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!

My friend was in town with his father for some difficult medical tests at National Jewish. The…read morestress of the tests and the concerns over memory problems had understandably been making his dad anxious. So, we decided to take him for a relaxing evening for some "home cooking;" his dad is from Colombia. I'd driven by this place for years, always thought it was cute, but never had been in to try it out. Well, the inside is even cuter than the curbside! We were quickly greeted and shown to a table. It was around 8 on a Friday night. The service was just what my friend's dad needed, joking around in Spanish and answering random questions that an older person might have when seeing food they grew up with and hadn't seen in a while... and, then, the food. I'm not familiar with Colombian cuisine, so I wanted to try something traditional. The presentation was sizable and I really like color on a plate. Then, it was flavorful and filling?! YUM. We walked out of the experience laughing and purely delighted at having had a great night in sharing a unique experience. Strongly suggest folks swinging through, when you're in the neighborhood... or, give yourself a special occasion and make a trip!

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.

I had the Pabellon arepa while visiting Colorado. The arepa was delicious, exceptional service and…read morecleanliness. Food was made to order and was ready quick. Highly recommended when visiting or when in the area.

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.

marias empanadas has amazing presentation, speed, and to top it off the best empanadas I've ever…read morehad. 1,000/10. definitely will be coming back w friends!

Great vibes, we stopped by during a World Cup match and they had TV's out ready to go. There's a…read moreWorld Cup menu too, get their specials! I didn't have anything as I was waiting to get dinner a little later but my friend wanted to order an empanada they didn't yet have ready so he got a different one instead. We sat down to watch the game and after he finished his empanada, they brought out the original one he asked for at no charge bc it was finally ready. It was soooo sweet and completely unnecessary, they just went above and beyond bc they wanted to. I recommend this place wholeheartedly and the vibes are great for World Cup matches. Just a bunch of good people all around here - staff and patrons

My son took me here and it was tasty and a nice atmosphere. We enjoyed a meal that was a taste…read moretreat. Great kale salad. Spicy jerk chicken and the coconut rice was rich and tasty I had to take it home for leftovers. I'd come back. Loved the plants and the people celebrating.

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.

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!

A great golden triangle dinner date stop!…read more If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Cuba Cuba yet, I highly recommend. I enjoyed a dinner here a few weeks ago and I still think about it. The menu is no fuss, to the ignorant it may be confusing but if you go in with a curious heart, ready to ask the staff questions, you're in for a treat. Based on our servers recommendation, I got the Puerco Frito, and WOW. Every bite was light and flavorful. I've been told that you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items, and based on what I tried, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you are lucky, they'll seat you in this massive room with one wall that's just windows, which makes for an even more relaxing dining experience. Give this place a try!