Cute little coffee shop serving up delicious Colombian drinks and treats. I ordered a Pastel de…read moreGuava and a hot latte with cinnamon powder. The latte was a perfect blend of coffee and frothy milk, sprinkled with cinnamon powder. The pastel de guava paired well with my latte. The bread was warm and soft, and the center was filled with the slightly sweet guava. I stopped in for an afternoon coffee. With it being my first time in, I walked in about 10 minutes to close. I try not to do drop in so close to closing time so I asked if it was okay that I order. The staff were welcoming and friendly and I didn't feel rushed at all. The cafe has a nice selection of pasteles & breads, offering both savory and sweet options. It's a small cafe but a very cozy place to enjoy a coffee and a snack. With so many different choices, I cannot wait to go back.

Very solid Colombian Cafe. Not a lot of places you can find guanabana juice (my favorite), and…read moreseveral other juices that you could find at any restaurant in Colombia but are hard to find here. I think it's actually the only place in Denver with Huevos Pericos! It's a cute little storefont, and the employees are very nice. There's also naturally a lot of gluten free options because Colombian menus aren't as gluten heavy. (I'm not sure that it would be free of cross contaminates though).

We had a wonderful evening at La Chiva! The food and drinks were both delicious, and everything we…read moretried was full of flavor. There were four of us, so we shared several different dishes, which was the perfect way to experience the menu. Every single plate was a hit! We chose to sit on the back patio, and it couldn't have been a more perfect evening. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it easy to linger over great food, drinks, and conversation. If you're looking for authentic Colombian food, tasty cocktails, and a great patio vibe, La Chiva is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

Delicious Colombian with a Cuban flare. Either way, go there! Authentic food, feels like you are…read morenot in Denver. Ambiance was like a vacation without leaving the town. Not overly loud. Music good sound level. Staff was very attentive and friendly. FYI closed on Monday and check the open times. Saturday opened at noon. Not a problem because there is a lot to see antique wise if you get there early. Had the empanada appetizer and got 5 different ones. Arepa Andina is super flavorful. Pabellon La Chiva was enough to feed two people unless you are very hungry.

If you're looking for a vegan option, Quiero Arepas has one...and it's delicious! They're located…read moreinside Avanti & their service is pretty quick. "La original" is their vegan arepa. My photo doesn't do it justice. It's packed with black beans, caramelized plantains, and lots of avocado. It was hearty & very satisfying. There's plenty of seating, both indoor & outdoor. Avanti is definitely a good place to check out if you're hanging out with friends & you're the only vegan in the group.

Seriously stunning meal from this spot! We got the Pabellon arepa, and it was one of the best…read morethings we ate on our trip! The combination of the stewed beef with the sweetness of the plantains was amazing, and it was clearly made with quality ingredients and lots of care. We'd gotten the arepa to split as an afternoon snack, but it was stuffed generously and quite large, so it was more filling than I'd expected. If I lived in Denver, I'd be back here constantly!

l love their food!! I am really excited to know that they open a restaurant in the North area of…read moreColorado!!! A wish come true!! I could eat their arepas everyday!!!

Their truck has been parked outside of my work for a long time. My coworkers and I finally ordered…read morea variety of items and they were all amazing. Not a bad thing all around. Highly recommend.

In the area of Louisiana Avenue and S. Broadway? Stop in at Maria's empanadas! I am never going to…read moredrive by this corner without stopping by for some delicious empanadas! They are so fresh, flaky, delicious and I cannot live without them! I also grabbed a caffeine free watermelon mint juice. It is so refreshing! Indoor and outdoor seating and free parking!

You can see the delicious looking empanadas from the window display. All types of empanadas…read more Bacon cheese. Chorizo sweet pork , egg and cheese. The list goes on. They also have cookies on display. Chocolate and vanilla.

This is a review for happy hour! It's from 3-6 at the bar and 3-5 at the tables. We sat on the…read morecovered little patio and it was great. Service was good and there are a solid selection of items happy hour menu. We tried the wings (yum!), the guac, the croquetas (interesting?), the tostadas (delicious but small). The happy hour frozen cocktail was a tasty blue concoction presented beautifully. And of course, had to finish with the churros. It wasn't a busy evening so they kindly allowed us to hang out at the table and linger after closing our check. Coming here is always great!

Fried nigiri appetizer was pretty good. It was fried rice on the bottom, and creamy meat on top…read more Bottom didn't have much flavor, so the top carried there. Wagyu tartare was also good, but you need to make sure you're including some bread in every bite, otherwise you'll blow your head with mustard. Horchata was delicious. Food took a while. I know it was dinner rush, but I feel like similar establishments don't take as long.

the location is outside of my typical area, but i was curious to try the empanadas…read more the restaurant was clean and quiet, there is plenty of seating and ample parking. the empanadas - i had one each of the chicken and beef. they were finger-burning hot, even after 15 minutes of letting them sit to cool, but i was so excited to try them, so i had to dig in regardless of the burn they were pretty greasy & small. the beef was really good. the chicken was stuffed with a tiny trace of chicken and i dunno what else, maybe masa, but they are definitely mostly filled with the other ingredient and way too little chicken, so it was hard to judge the taste and texture of the chicken. the corn "shell" was nothing to write home about. so-so. it was reasonably priced, but the portions were teeny. the salsa provided was a cucumber-ish relish or similar, refreshing and not spicy at all. it was just ok, or may be a better accompaniment with a different dish. i may go again, to try a few of their dishes & if we go back, i will certainly update my review

Lo positivo: El servicio. Lo negativo: La comida. Ordenamos…read moreun sancocho gallina y una cazuela de mariscos; nos sirvieron suela de zapato y mariscos baratos de Walmart con tres trozos de imitación de carne de cangrejo. $65 dólares tirados a la basura. El manager, aunque muy amable, no hizo absolutamente nada para arreglar en algo tan terrible experiencia. Lamentable! The positive: The service. The negative: The food. We ordered a chicken sancocho and a seafood casserole; we were served shoe leather and cheap Walmart seafood with three pieces of imitation crab meat. $65 thrown in the trash. The manager, although very friendly, did absolutely nothing to make up for such a terrible experience. Disappointing!

This place is the real deal for Venezuelan food. I had the $16.50 lunch combo special which…read moreincluded a carnitas empanada, three cheese sticks /tequeños appetizers and a beverage. The empanada was huge--one was plenty for me. A friend ordered two and could only finish one! We also shared the Yucca Root with cheese and fresh avocado appetizer. Everything was simply made and very delicious, especially with one or more of the sauces provided in plastic bottles for the table. The service was prompt and friendly. The ambience is strictly plain, but the outdoor tables with umbrellas would be great on a nice warm day. I'll be back!

As a person who passionately write reviews on Yelp, finding a restaurant many call a hidden gem is…read morea prideful moment. Last Sunday (on the day many were getting ready for their Super Bowl gatherings), I was busy running some errands in Sunnyside neighborhood. All of a sudden, the thought of eating to entertain my 70% empty stomach hit me, I searched for the word "empanada" as I wanted some finger food and this restaurant came up in my search. Upon finding out that it was about 5-10 minutes away from where I was, it was a no brainer to me. This is a Venezuelan restaurant with almost 5-star review. Not knowing much about Venezuelan cuisine, my first thought was that they might have similar dishes as the surrounding South American countries like Columbia do. But most of all, I was so eager to try their empanadas. I've had Argentinian, El Salvadorian, Columbian and Nicaraguan versions of empanadas in the past. I wondered how different Venezuelan ones would be... I was warmly greeted by a young lady upfront upon arrival. This is a small/family style restaurant. The number of tables is very limited but you can sit outside as long as the weather permits. There was a large table of 7-9 people having a birthday party. I think I hit the place during the peak lunch time. Their empanadas are priced at $8 range. This was a bit pricey to me at the first glance but since I didn't know what kind of portion size they'd be made in, I thought I'd give them a try. I got me Reina Pediada, Sweet Domino and Fish. The total came to $27 with some change. Yup, you usually don't pay this much for a few to several empanadas but hey, like I said, I decided not to judge at that point. The young lady who took my order impressed me with some careful attention to detail. I placed my sunglasses at the ordering counter where the space was very limited. She had to move them just a little when she placed the credit card receipt for me to sign it. "I worked in the optics before." is what she said when she gently placed my sunglasses a little to the side in a very careful way. What a kind/considerate gesture that was! This kind of minor and yet incredible care didn't escape my notice. Thank you!!! When my food was ready, the same young lady handed me my bag. It was quite heavy. As soon as I got to my car, I opened it and there they were; my beautiful empanadas were large and dense/heavy!! They appeared to be all deep-fried so I wonder if Venezuelan style empanadas are all that way? Not sure. Anyway, I was on my way to a job duty so I had to eat quickly. I started to take a bite out of each one and ohhh yes, they were dense with a lot of fillings inside. Although I must frankly say that I like the flaky baked kind of empanadas more, these Venezuelan ones were equally impressive. Yes, this was a surprise find. I will definitely stop by here when I'm in the neighborhood for sure.

I met three girlfriends for one of our quarterly get togethers. (We don't all live here.)…read more First of all it's this cute refurb house. It's blue! The inside decor is beautiful including the bar which has this amazing wall. Our server was lovely! The mojito was off the charts. Of course the mojito is a Cuban favorite. Love the plantains. My Camarones Al Coco was sublime!!! No desert too full to try. Maybe next time

Last time I came to Cuba Cuba was during the pandemic where everything was carry out so I'm glad I…read moregot to experience the dine in ambiance because the interior design is definitely a vibe and the server was very accommodating and knowledgeable about menu items. It's nice to get to experience diverse restaurants in Denver. Although this was Cuban food, there was a lot of other Latin inspirations on the menu as well. I got the old Cuban with less simple syrup. At first I thought it was too citrusy as I don't like sweet/sour drinks but after the first sip the prosecco and orange bitters paired so well together and it was refreshing. I also got the steak sandwich with chimichurri on the side. The shoestring fries are fun. It's all on the pricey end but it was a lot of food leftover so it's worth the price!

Authentic and absolutely delicious! These were hands down the best empanadas I've ever had…read more Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. Highly recommend!

It was the second of our five stops as part of our Downtown Denver Food Tour, and it was amazing…read more The Empanadas were flaky, flavorful, and so delicious. The chimichurri sauce added so much to the taste. This Argentinian Empanadas restaurant was started by two brothers who didn't see their homeland empanadas in Denver so started their own just when Covid hit and survived, a testament to how good they are. The place is not very big with less than a dozen tables, but it seems the bulk of their business is to-go anyway.