I took a few Colombian friends to this place and we all really liked it…read more The food was super fresh and very tasty. The empanadas were really good and the fried fish was very good. Even the rice was really good. My friend had the picada and said it was very good. The owner was very friendly.

Hidden Treasure…read more Monserrate Columbian Cuisine is inside the Crossroads Mall, so it can be easy to miss, but it is worth the hunt. We each had the Patacones: crispy green plantains with tomato and onion sauce, cheese, and choice of protein (we each chose chicken) and the Empanadas Colombianas: fried corn empanadas filled with choice of protein, lentils, cheese, or spinach cheese. The plantains were crisp and the protein was incredibly flavorful. However, it was the empanada and the accompanying sauce which captured our hearts. The empanada shell was so crisp, contrasted with the ooey, gooey melted cheese, perfectly complimented by the green sauce. Although I like my food a little spicy, the green sauce was made the traditional way. They do have a spicier sauce, if you ask. We will definitely return-- the food was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly. Make a trip to Monserrate Columbian Cuisine--it is worth the search.

Loved going here! The food was amazing and prices were decent. Got a bandeja paisa which was tons…read moreof food. There was nothing not tasty there. Service was good and the place felt like a community. Parking was easy in the strip mall parking lot. This is my favorite South American food that I've found in the Seattle area. Family friendly

I am from Colombia, and this is the nearest restaurant from my home and it's actually the only…read moreColombian restaurant in north Seattle. I always order the bandeja paisa or churrasco because it's one of the best plates. I've had the Ajiaco and tbh it taste nothing similar as real ajiaco. So if you want to come I highly recommend the ajiaco and the churrasco!! The service it's ok, not the best, but it's ok! Ambiance is really Colombian tho!

The food and the service were exceptional! The chef was very helpful in explaining the different…read moresauces and dishes with just enough detail. The Canoas de Platanos stands out - very unique and delicious. I want to go back tomorrow!

Small and intimate. I love their guava sparkling beverage, which paired nicely w/ my fusion bowl…read more though, I was not too happy w/ the price for what we got. It seems a bit overpriced. It took awhile to order and for the food to arrive, but appreciate the chef for checking in to see how we're doing during our meal.

What a relief that this place simply re-located from its old spot in UW, instead of shuttering its…read moredoors! It would be such a disservice to the community here if it were to disappear! Anyways, we stopped here for a quick bite, since it has a very unique Venezuelan arepas that you cannot find anywhere else in the city. We got the sifrina and the Seattle arepas, and the portions were ridiculously generous. The shredded beef and the cheese filled up the fluffy yet crispy arepa shell, which was a delight to eat. It also has a row of different sauces to try on the table we sat down, which made the whole experience more fun. Trying out chipotle sauce and comparing it to garlic habanero sauce was just added an additional layer of fun to eating it in the restaurant. The service was quick and helped us answer how they were prepared. You couldn't ask for more at a place like this. The vibes in the restaurant also definitely improved, since the last location. Much cleaner and more spacious. With the ample parking spots nearby too, it should be easy to access this location from now on. At any rate, amazing Venezuelan arepas place. I'd recommend if you were hankering for a good Latin American food place. Or if you needed some hangover curing greasy food!

It's been long I had good Arepa. I tried a place in Factoria mall in Bellevue but that was pretty…read moreaverage. I discovered Arepa several years back in Raleigh in NCSU campus and always felt that's the best Arepa I ever had. But then comes this place which absolutely set the bar even higher. Their Arepas are really good - given I just tried a black bean Arepa - no meat. I loved it. I also enjoyed their sauces and it is just fun to experiment with different sauces and enjoying the flavors. I won't be surprised if all their sauces were housemade. My friend got Chicken Empanadas and this was first time he was having Venezuelian food - he really liked it. We also tried Flan - it was okay. You probably don't want to try lot of desserts here. Ambience is pretty good here. Loved the dining area.

We had a wonderful Sunday brunch here. Amazing flavors with the perfect balance of sweet and…read moresavory. Service was excellent. Questions were answered and special attention to accommodate allergies. I had the Victoria Plato, no cheese. The me sauce was delicious. One friend had the empanadas which she enjoyed. Another had the waffles. Definitely need to go back for dinner to try more items.

Took my family to Mojito a little over a week ago for my son in laws birthday…read more it was a group of 4 adults and 3 children. We selected this restaurant at his request and our desire to have the little ones be familiar with different foods and cultures. I don't have the words to express how wonderful everything was. I could go on about taste, ambiance and the like but the key and all you need to know is the absolute involvement of management and all staff to work on making your experience as pleasurable as they can make it. I suppose I do not need to say the words but here they are... We recommend this place highly and encourage you to try it. PS. The Mojitos are killer specially with their house rum

If you're ever in Seattle and need a quick but delicious bite to eat, you have to stop at Un Bien!…read more Me and my husband visited the city for 4 days and this sandwich was the best thing we ate hands down! We had the Caribbean roast. The bread, the meat, the onions omg all of it was amazing!

Delicious sandwiches. Each sandwich was loaded with onions. The bread does get pretty soggy so it's…read morebest to eat it fresh. Not a lot of dining space but we got there early so we were able to get a table. They have corn on their menu but unfortunately they haven't been serving it in a while

How have I been sleeping on this place??…read more Just got back from an awesome Friday night at Lenox, highly recommend. Food: We were thrilled with everything, including the beef empanada they sent out just because. Mofongo: prawns with mashed plantain and a broth to die for Pollo al Carbon: chicken with the right amount of smokiness and sauce Coco Greens: hands down some of the best greens and potlikker we've ever had Tostones - couldn't stop eating these Red Beans and Rice - perfectly cooked Service: outstanding from the host to our server Marcus to all the staff. It's friendly, comfortable and fun Ambience: Most of the tables turned over during our 6:15pm dinner but we were never rushed and while the restaurant was full, it never felt too crowded or loud. All ages were there on a Friday night from families to millennials to older couples out on a date. Fun to see such good food uniting everyone. We will definitely be back!

I was extremely excited to try this restaurant with my partner but the food was not good at all…read more The food is insured by Cuban and Puerto Rican/Nuyurican dishes. I have had my fair share of visits to NY but clearly need to trying the PR food there and also need to prioritize going straight to PR as well. Ive had the food in Cuba and this was nothing close to that so, let move on. We had the Pollo al Carbon, Coco Greens and Hushpuppies. For drinks we had the Rhude Boy and Sandia. The Pollo al Carbon was not good at all. The chicken was smoked (dry) and the sauce underneath it taste like nothing. The veggies and potatoes were good though! The Hushpuppies tasted more like cinnamon and were simply not good. The Coco Greens tasted like kelp and coconut milk. Service was also decent! Our server was kind and friendly despite us returning the first thing that came out, the Hushpuppies. The drinks were made and sat for about 5mins after the bartender made them while our server was stocking silverware. Despite the food being nasty and the drinks taking some time to be served, I appreciated that they included gratuity for the sake of supporting staff. Overall, I liked the drinks but truly could've lived without the food.

This is a small store in a shared building space, although they do have some patio seating in front…read moreto increase their dining availability. Parking spaces are very limited in the lot, but street curb parking is available as well. Worker was very accommodating in answering our questions and promptly preparing our food. Very much enjoyed a mushroom and a spinach empanada ($7 each) with my wife. i would guess 2 to 3 would serve as a meal for one person. They do offer other items that are not empanadas on their menu, but not sure why you would stray from something so good that's not commonly available elsewhere.

I thought these Argentine-style Empanadas tasted amazing, especially the Chorizo which was…read moreliterally dripping in flavor. The garlicky oily dipping sauce added even more flavor to the savory empanadas and gave me dragon breath all day but it was so worth it! There is a good amount of seating here. I love the futbol decor and airiness of the place. There is some lot parking out front and street parking is also an option and where I found parking. The only downside to my experience coming here recently is how they forgot to include my ham & cheese empanada in the to go box that was nicely packaged and sealed so I couldn't check to see if it was there until I unpacked my order and found that it was not there. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of calling them to get a refund for it or drive back for it. Also, I don't feel like giving them one less star right now on this review because of it. I'm considering it this time as a natural human error and donation to this nice small business. Hopefully, they will be more careful and efficient my next visit because their product was very tasty and I do want go back there again soon to try more.