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    La Chiva

    4.2 (334 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bandeja Montanera
    Elmer H.

    The atmosphere is very welcoming . It is beautifully decor . Staff are very sweet . The food tastes amazing ! And the drinks are very refreshing

    Carolyn P.

    Absolutely delicious Colombian food on S Broadway! Great drink selection, imported beers and cocktail options. Homey and cozy interior and a patio during warmer months

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    Molly W.

    Really great experience at La chiva! Saturday night and 7pm and there were a bunch of open tables. Perfect for walk ins. It's a big place too! The service was awesome-- loved the staff that helped us. We had a lovely conversation with a woman who moved here a couple years ago from Cali, Colombia. I went to Colombia about 5 years ago and felt that the food was super authentic, exactly what I had when I was there! We split 3 things between the 2 of us and it was more than enough with leftovers. We ordered the papacon with chorizo-- the sauce is spicy if you're sensitive! I probably wouldn't get this again just because we had chorizo in our other dish ( SO GOOD) and there are so many others apps. We also got the papacones montados with shredded pork & chicharron. I love the savory plantains !! And the chicharron literally melts in your mouth. You get 2 of each. Lastly, we got the Bandeja Montanera main dish. This is a classic Colombian dish where you get a little bit of everything. Shy of the sampler platter, this is what I would recommend to anyone trying Colombian food for the first time! There's literally 9 things on your plate. And don't forget to get a drink (or two)! Only reason I docked a star is because of the environment-- it was sooo hot. Maybe it was just me because I was in a sweater but I was warm.

    Katie A.

    Such a fun cute spot to try some Colombian flavors! Lots of seating and two adorable patios! Some cocktails and beers, appetizers and main dishes. Happy hour menu too! We had platters to serve our party of 7 and got to taste all the different meats sausages plantains and other things.

    Limonada Cartagenera
    Nikki J.

    Absolutely delicious!! It was quite empty on a Tuesday night, but better for us as service was quick. The portions are great. The pabellon was perfect, lightly seasoned and shredded. And the limonada was so refreshing. The picada was pretty good too, though some of the items weren't seasoned as well but the sauce gave it some flavor.

    Gina K.

    So freaking cute and delicious!!!! I had never had Colombian food until eating at La Chiva. I went with friends and one is Colombian. She said it is the most authentic she has found in Denver. A lot of the dishes were similar to Costa Rican and Cuban food I have had before. The empanadas, plantains, and shredded beef were amazing!!! I would come back and eat my weight in those three items. I highly recommend experiencing Columbia food at La Chiva.

    Picada for 2
    Kate M.

    First time visiting La Chiva, I live right down the street and am so happy we stopped in. Everything was delicious! Generous portion sizes and amazing food. Staff was very friendly and attentive, and I love the ambiance inside the restaurant. Got the empanadas and the sampler for 2. Can't wait to come back and try something else!

    Flan dessert.  Great texture and yummy flavor
    Sheryl S.

    We headed to La Chiva on a recommendation of a friend. Needed a change of pace from the ho-hum suburban chains. What a unique place. La Chiva hit the mark. Our waiter was very friendly and super helpful. Our meal started with a cocktail, my dinner companion ventured out and tried the mango margarita which was lovely, I just needed wine. Now for dinner. Our friend suggested the sampler platter La Chiva Picada which included a generous assortment of Columbian items including plantains, chicken, potatos, rellena and 2 tasty dipping sauces. Next we ordered the Bistec and the Piscado. I LOVED the fish... a flaky fillet swimming in a creamy coconut broth. The steak was nice served with rice and patacones. Finally, the desserts were calling.... we order the flan the the guava bread pudding. They were delicious. La Chiva was such a fun change of pace. Great place to go with a group that likes to share. Only down side is the mandatory tip.

    La Chiva Picada
    Tiara Q.

    The empanadas and atmosphere are great! The sampler was a lot of carbs: yucca, plantain 2 ways, potatoes, arepa with the meats. It was a bit dry and bland. The chipotle beef and cheese were our favorite empanadas. The cocktails were good too. The service was a little slow but the food came fast.

    La Chiva Picada and two Arepas
    Megan H.

    Shared dinner here with a friend tonight. We each ordered an empanada as an appetizer. Mine was beef and was really good. We shared the La Chiva Picada (serves 2). I wouldn't order that again. The best part of the plate was the sweet plantains and maybe the yucca. We used all the sauces and could have used more because a lot of it was dry (aoli helped!) or greasy (salsa helped!). Our server was very attentive and the decor and ambience is excellent. I will come back to try something more up my alley like the Pabellon La Chiva or carne asada! The perfect sample patter, Colombian chorizo, yuca, Sweet and savory plantains, rellena, papa criolla, chicken, Chicharron, arepa and salad

    Beef empanada
    Kevin W.

    This was a great find! I love latin American cuisine and La Chiva did not disappoint. This cute restaurant is located along Broadway, and what may look like a small establishment, is a restaurant that makes you feel like you're in Colombia. The decor, music and staff are friendly. The seating itself is plentiful, and actually is a two story establishment. I do have to say that they seem understaffed, though friendly, they took a while to get our orders and get the food out. The empanada is one of my favorites here in Denver, I love the corn based shell and the beef is packed with flavor. This gets a solid 5 out of 5. It is pricey for the small portion but it is worth it! The arepa is good but nothing special. My girlfriend opted for more of the vegetarian filling which included avocado, rice, beans and cheese. It's filling and huge but flavor wise lacking. We are not fans of many latin style cheeses due to the eraser/rubbery texture. I opted for the bandeja Montanera which gave me a plate filled with grilled and fried meats. The patacones tasted great and went well with the meats. My favorite was the pork, it was succulent and juicy. Overall it gets a 4 out of 5. Like the arepa, it was also lacking in seasoning. Overall great experience, though some of the dishes can use a little more seasoning, it was a great find!

    Patio
    Joy Q.

    Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 4/5 Food - 3/5 Drink - 5/5 This place is so unique. With Colombian music playing and fairy lights, its patio has a lot of charm. We made a reservation and we're seated on time. Service was really friendly and got everyone's drink order immediately. I had Mojito and it was awesome. For entree, I shared the La Chiva Picada for two. Waited 30+ minutes for the dish and it was underwhelming. The sauce was delicious but the meat (the fried chicarron and chicken were very dry. I liked the fried yuca and rellena Colombiana (a stuffed sausage. very unique and delicious)

    Inside
    Pamela M.

    Really cute place inside. I love super ethnic restaurants and trying new food/drinks so this was right up my alley. The server was super friendly, gave me the wrong drink, but I didn't really care haha. I just drank it anyway. His energy was too good for me to get bothered by it. We shared the platter, they have it for 2 or for 1 and the 1 was enough for two if you just want some snacks. They were saying they were out of some meats, like chicken. I don't know how you run out of chicken...? And said we could get more of something else to replace it. But, when the platter came, I don't really think we got extra of anything. I didn't love the arepas, they were just the bready part of an arepa, nothing in it. I also didn't like how they made the yuca, it was oddly stringy. There must be a way to rid of the stringy bits, I've never even known yuca could be stringy in all the times I've had it. The sausages were good, though. So, good & bad with this platter food. I was hoping for more and to like the restaurant more.

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    The food was amazing! will eat here again! I really loved the sancocho de pollo And empanada de carne y chipotle.

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