I love me some Colombian food and it was I was happy to stop by here. We have one in White Plains…read moreand I usually for bakery coffee and empanada run on a Sunday morning. I was here with my daughters after a full day at the aquarium.. we weren't really hungry but wanted to eat something before our drive home.. It was really busy when we got here(Saturday 3:30ish) there were no tables for us unless we waited 10min. We told her we could sit on the stools facing the street located on side wall bcuz we just wanted drinks and something to munch on. We ordered salchipapas and sweet plantain w smoothies (passion fruit and sourpsop) it was amazing! Smoothies on point. The wait staff was personable. The atmosphere is comfortable, clean, and just overall a good place to grab a yummy Spanish bite. Recommend

Be careful when paying here. After you place your card on the check tray, they take your receipt…read moreout of sight to add their own tip before processing the payment. This was my case, a gratuity had already been added to the receipt, but when they returned, they handed me the payment tablet with the tip screen open, making it appear as though I still needed to leave a tip. I didn't realize until later that I had tipped twice. If gratuity is being added, it should be clearly disclosed before asking customers to leave another tip. Transparency matters, and this experience left me feeling misled. Losing a customer over an extra $20 wasn't worth it. I won't be returning.

This one for me is a little confusing. The hours for the business say one thing, the locked door…read moresay something else. We saw this place just opened, had an early movie to go to. Planned for breakfast. They did let us in and we got breakfast. Main doors were locked, got in through a side door on the patio. Only people in the restaurant. Items in their digital menu were not available. Even with the language barrier we were able to order. What we wanted to get wasn't available after they checked with the kitchen. What we did order was pretty good..wasn't what I planned ordering. Really had hoped to get what I actually wanted. I guess I'm too nice, worth the try.

Don't be intimidated by new cuisine - this place is amazing. The people are incredibly friendly and…read morewill help your through the menu. It is 100% worth stumbling around a little to experience something new. Ask your server what they like, what they grew up on, what is popular - don't be afraid to tell them what you don't like. While it "looks" like a walk up service place, its a full service sit down restaurant - although casual. There is a place for a band/entertainment in the back but we went for lunch and it was quiet. Columbian food - hold onto your socks but it really is unique - don't think mexican food - its latin roots but lots of fun things. Don't miss the chicarones

Had a delicious breakfast (Desayuno americano) and coffee recently at La Antigua. Staff and service…read morewere friendly and fast. Hidden gem.

The empanadas are awesome! Great service I haven't eaten in…read morethe restaurant but the takeout for empanadas and arepas are excellent!

Food is great Service great…read moreAmbiance is good We go often Once we found our credit bill was less Than we thought The owner told us he never takes anything that doesn't belong to him We told our friends that had gone with us And they said when the charge had come it was less then they thought we thought that was terrific

I visited this restaurant while staying nearby at the Even hotel Norwalk. I ordered there fish…read moretacos to try because I was not familiar with this restaurant or it's food. The staff was friendly and helpful when I asked questions. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean however I did not eat there. When my order was ready I took it to go. When I saw my tacos I knew immediately that most likely I would not return. First, $15 for 2 fish tacos that had more avocado than fish was crazy to me. Especially, when the menu described my order as - taco de mar baja style fish tacos - Citrus Cabbage Relish and Chile Aiali were the listed ingredients but mine were full of Avocado which was not listed as an ingredient. I didn't want to try anything else after that.

I found this place after seeking out Colombian food in Norwalk for the first time. I originally…read moretried to go to La Orquidea Bakery but they have gone out of business. It is a very fun and funky place. Totally authentic. When I called I couldn't even get anyone to answer any questions for me in English, so I instantly thought "Damn, their food is going to be GOOD!". And it was. I went in on a Sunday morning and I was surprised that the dining room was about half full and they had about 5 servers between the bar and the dining room. The other section of the store seemed devoted to hot food for take out and Colombian imports. I had a delicious guanabana smoothie and an awesome breakfast consisting of one huge arepa, rice, eggs, and and decent sized, perfectly cooked steak on top of it all for 8 bucks. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that they seemed unconcerned with giving me service or getting me my check in a timely manner. This might just be a cultural thing, but I didn't like how I kept getting passed off from one server to the next. Still, well worth it for the authentic food and lively atmosphere.

I LOVE this restaurant. All of the daily soups are delicious - and I swear, magical if you are…read moresick. I'll take a big serving and have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - take a shower, get a good night's sleep, and the next day? Better! The empanadas are soooo good. The chicken is awesome with rice and beans. Always fresh avocado. Plus the staff is really nice, especially the woman I call "the super cute waitress." :)

Great remodel!! Great menu!! Service is amazing, still love the outdoor patio even though i miss…read morethe sand, that is the only thing i would bring back. There items are enhanced and better quality, and presented much better. Cant wait to go back.

I was passing by on Cinco de Mayo around lunch time and decided to pop in. I had been waiting for…read morethe renovations to finish so I was pretty excited. Sadly, just like the rest of the recent reviews I was quite disappointed by what I encountered. Everyone working was super friendly and attentive which was nice but I didn't recognize anyone working there. I didn't pay much attention to that but when the menu came it was greatly reduced and trying to be more "upscale". it felt odd as the main draw of Valencia for lunch was that it was fast, casual, affordable and delicious. I usually get the lunch combo that came with an aerpa, empanada, rice beans and ceviche but that wasn't on the menu that I saw. I ordered the street corn to start and got the bowl with a pernil arepa. The bowl was a large portion and everything was fresh. Taste wise things were pretty good but didn't blow me away. The pernil was only ok and that should have been the star of the show. I had to ask for aji and I was only given a small dish with some hot sauce as well. In the past your server would just hand over a bottle of aji and let you go to town. The food was decent, but not close to what I remember. The biggest let down was when the check came. I know things are expensive all over but lunch was $41 for some street corn, a jeujed up chipotle bowl and a coke. That seems wild. There was also a charge added for the kitchen which I get but it still feels odd to see additional service charges on an already expensive meal. As far as the renovations go it honestly didn't really seem like anything changed inside, maybe some fresh paint and tile? Unfortunately I will probably not return any time soon or even at all.

Delicious food!! Pancakes were perfectly fluffy, the El Paisano sandwich was amazing and we love…read morethat they serve breakfast all day! Service was top tier from when we entered - quick, efficient and helpful. We will absolutely be back!

Excellent service - come see Kelvin at the bar, he'll take good care of you. Ceviche Mixto was so…read morefresh and full of flavor! and the cancha (corn nuts) paired perfectly with the ice-cold Cusqueñas! I look forward to checking out their live entertainment on the weekends.

Delicious food! I always order the pulpo à la parrilla, causa, and fish lomo saltado. Best Peruvian…read morefood around Norwalk/ Stamford area. I'm Peruvian!

Went with a large group for a birthday. My entree was Parihuela…read moreSeafood soup. The broth and seafood were amazing and the portion size was great. All the entrees looked great and heard great things about all of them. Had Tostones on the side-3 of us tried them and said they were OK. Decor and service were very good.

We have been to Paella a few times but before I was a more avid Yelp reviewer. Haven't been back in…read moreawhile and was craving some authentic paella. This restaurant immediately came to my mind and we were off! Happy to report it is still what I remembered it to be- wonderful food, great drinks, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly service. I did not take photos of everything we got for the table. One of my favorite appetizers here is the codfish croquettes and they were melt in your mouth good- highly recommend these! We came for paella and went with the classic version..... it definitely hit the spot. The rice was perfectly cooked and crunchy in the right spots. Seafood was cooked beautifully and the spices with the chorizo made it all a balanced and delicious dish. So happy we were able to come back to Paella and we will be back (hopefully) more regularly!

I drive by the place all the time, as it's right down the street from my home and had to try it…read more BEAUTIFUL rustic decor. Exposed wood beams and wood floors. The walls are filled with amazing art to admire while you dine. The restaurant is very clean and it's one of the first things I notice when I sat down. Lots of appetizers/tapas to choose from separated into hot tapas and cold tapas. The Mejillones (mussels) were finger licking good!! We also got the oxtail empanadas. They did not meet my expectation but still good. Lots of paella options to choose from: meat, seafood, classic...etc. We ordered the classic paella and it was delicious!! Full of flavor. One waitress running the show, who I assume to be the owner and she was a pleasure to talk to and quick. There is a lot next door you can park at but it's small. However, the street it's located on has plenty of street parking.

The food is the BEST COLOMBIAN FOOD you will ever discover! My favorite here is, OH MY GOD there's…read moreso many things... the Arepa de choclo, Morcilla, Pandequeso, all of which are famous Colombian baked goods. If you haven't tried Colombian food, you will be sure to enjoy it I promise you this!!!!

I have been looking for Latin the empanadas that is made with the yuca. Found it . The cheese…read morebreads are my favorite , will try costilla rib soup $12