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    4.1 (64 reviews)

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    Paisa de la Olla
    Dexter V.

    Small restaurant located within the mall. But don't let the small size fool you. Absolutely delicious food, with all the flavors of Colombia expressed in a meal that is quickly ready. It's a solid choice for those moments when at the mall and the hunger bear strikes. Tip of the day: get the paisa de la olla!

    Perro Callejero y un Pony Malta  Loaded hot dog combo with a side of Colombian soda
    Vivian D.

    Located in the Brea mall to the right of Macys! I definitely recommend this little restaurant. My Colombian boyfriend said that this is a piece of home. The Perro Callejero is absolutely delicious. A loaded hotdog paired with excellent sauces and crispy chips. Each bite is filled with flavors. They also have many types of Colombian sodas and natural juices. Our favorites are the Pony Malta! Definitely get an arepa as well. Simply delicious. The service is so nice and friendly. We will definitely be back to try more items!

    What a real Bandeja paisa should look like and taste like
    Ana G.

    I was in San Diego and quite literally had the best Colombian food and thought I'd try this spot here in Brea. I was sadly disappointed- the arepa was hard as a hockey puck and when I told them he said they are made in the morning - um that's unacceptable! My plantains were not properly fried, the chicharron lacked flavor. This was not worth $20 - the food was incredibly underwhelming and the service was subpar. I guess I shouldn't expect too much from mall food but then again I shouldn't expect to pay almost $90 for three plates and a tip for no service.

    Perros Colombianos and Arepa Bites (with Manzana and Panela con limón)
    Rod L.

    We drove out from Downey because we LOVE Colombian hot dogs. There are other Colombian restaurants around, but it's more rare to find the street food they sell here. My husband and I both got perros and shared the arepa bites. 10/10 recommend! The staff was very friendly and were happy to answer people's questions that weren't sure about menu items. The inside of the place is really well-designed. It is next to the food court, but it it's own little restaurant with its own seating. Next time, I want to try their buñuelos and a bigger plate, maybe the bandeja or an arepa. Can't wait to be back!

    hotdog
    Julian T.

    My girlfriend and I tried this place today, we ordered 2 hotdogs ( $11.99 each hotdog!) even though the place was empty they took a very long time to bring the food, and then surprise! taste completely bland, food messy and horrible.

    Arepa Bites
    Shivali S.

    This colorfully decorated quick service restaurant in Brea mall was worthy of a stop! The arepa bites were so tasty. Will definitely be back to try more things from the menu

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    Gerry O.

    I went to the Brea Mall with my wife and found this Colombia restaurant near the food court. Since my wife is Colombian we wanted to try it. First, the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated with contemporary wall art. The restaurant was not crowded despite being a little small, perhaps 6 tables. You walk to the counter to order your food and the counter person was extremely helpful and friendly in explaining the menu. I ordered the Arepa loca with a side order of beans. The dish was an arepa cut in half and inside was a mixture of corn, lettuce, cheese, shredded chicken and chorizo. The beans were kidney beans. My dish was served in a takeout container and overall well seasoned. My wife's dish was a boquiabierta, a sort of taco served with an arepa and filled with shredded beef, lettuce, and cheese. Both plates were fresh and well seasoned and came with a half dozen salsa...very uniquely different. I enjoyed the overall experience but I definitely would like to try different menu items.

    Papaslokas
    Carl C.

    I tried this item, Papaslokas. It was super filling and delicious . Want to enjoy some Colombian food, go here. And you go shopping in the Brea Mall as well .

    Boquiabierta with sausage and chicken
    Matthew M.

    Nothing in the food court really stood out to me today so I came in here. The place was very clean and the lady at the front counter was very helpful with ordering and with how to pronounce the menu. I had a boquiabierta with sausage and chicken and the house sauce, a creamy garlic-type deal. It was very fresh, obviously made to order, but didn't take too long to come out. I would come back to try the rest of the menu.

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    The food is delicious, the service is great! Totally recommend. The arepas are fresh, the flavors are very good,

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    Service was warm and inviting, all around amazing. The arepa bites, sauces cheese, so good! Will def be coming back.

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    5.0(56 reviews)
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    I eat here at least once a week now, and that's saying a lot because there are some bomb ass food…read moretrucks outside of Target. Tonight I ordered a Beef Arepas with a side of fries - the fries are always amazing. I'm an uncultured American so this was the 1st time I've had an Arepas. The shell's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the shredded beef's tender and delicious. I'm sad it took me until I was 50 to try one of these. I still can't figure out what's in the green sauce but I really like it. And they gave me a another sauce today, I jabe no idea what it is, but I'll ask for more next time. As much as I love Mexican food, after eating here about 8 times now I think I might go see if I can find a Colombian female to marry because this food is damn good.

    Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

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    4.4(5.1k reviews)
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    Had a great time at cha Chas bar! Jose took amazing care of me--super friendly, attentive, and made…read morethe whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

    We went on a Monday evening, and it was fairly busy, still they said the wait wasn't long. The bar…read morewas wide open though so we opted just to sit there. The bartender acknowledged us right away and brought us menus. They had the hockey playoffs on the TV which was great cause we've been tuning in lately too! My fiancé decided on the house margarita and said it was delicious. Even though it was a "small" (they also come in "large") it was a very reasonably sized marg. She said it was pretty strong, so props for that haha. We stuck to the appetizer menu and went with a steak quesadilla and a shrimp ceviche. The Quesadilla was amazing: tons of queso, poblano chilis, and the steak was so juicy. You could really taste every ingredient in this thing. If we go back, I would definitely order it again. The ceviche was my fiancé's favorite, tasty shrimp, peppers, and avocado in a bomb orange/lime juice. I had to stop her from straight up slurping it up like a soup. She was a big fan, and she orders ceviche often. This was our first visit to Cha Cha's and we really enjoyed it. We've seen it a bunch of times while in downtown Brea, so we thought we'd give it a try, and I guess we've been missing out! The ambience was nice: not too loud, strong drinks, long menu, friendly staff, sports on the tv, and I was shocked when I saw the bill, very reasonably priced. We'll be back, for sure!

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    4.9(61 reviews)
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    Wilmer and his team at Wezzarepas are so incredible! We had them cater both our cocktail hour and…read morelate night snack at our wedding back in October, and it was definitely a hit! The empanadas, arepas de choclo, and mastiff dog were so delicious that even those having Colombian food for the first time kept talking about them! Growing up around Colombian food, they do an amazing job along with amazing service. Wilmer helped make the planning process so smooth and showed great flexibility. He even took the time to visit the venue to finalize the details and set up. He was incredibly responsive in communication, flexible with our requests, and his team was amazing with all of our guests. Outside of making and serving the amazing food, they went above and beyond in creating beautiful custom menus for our special day, and made it easy for our guests to order. Whether you are thinking of stopping by to try out the delicious food or need someone to cater your event, don't hesitate to reach out to Wezzarepas! I would recommend 10 out of 10 times and would work with them again for planning an event.

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    4.5(519 reviews)
    17.4 mi
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    Selva was a great dinner experience! I came in for date…read morenight with my boyfriend and we loved everything. My family is Colombian so I was happy to see that they had refrajo on the drink menu. ( it's Colombian beer mixed with Colombian soda - it's amazing!) We ordered the arepas with chicharron, steak, and ceviche. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. The butter that came with the steak has sooo much flavor, I put that on everything. Our server Jake ( I believe that was his name) was super friendly and informative. Overall great experience, and will be back.

    Selva has a very cool vibe you can feel upon entering, with its checkered floor, teal bar chairs,…read moredark wood, and alternative rock playing in the background. It also smells like amazing meat which is a huge plus for me. We didn't have reservations so had to sit in the bar area which did include high top booths thankfully. It was our first time and happened to dine during one of their collab nights. We were disappointed at first because we were craving Colombian food. But the limited menu looked promising so we gave it a go. It turned out that everything was delicious. The spare rib was fall off the bone tender and had great smoky flavor. The beans were surprisingly tasty too. (I always find beans an unnecessary and bland accompaniment). I absolutely loved the brisket stir fry. The flavors blended well and it had a nice kick. The meat was so tender and I appreciated the meat to noodle ratio. The chicken inside the empanada was deliciously smoky but not overly so and the crust was the right consistency and crisp. It came with 3 sauces which were good but would have like a more spicier option. I tried two cocktails that were in the collab menu. The black old fashioned was too strong for me. I definitely preferred the buffalo soldier which was tasty and refreshing. My favorite dessert was the Natilla. It was like a flan mousse and so good. The toasted coconut flakes added a nice texture. The oblea was fun to eat. That cream and jam were a great combo. Overall a worthwhile experience. I hope to come back to try their regular menu items.

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    Are you ready to eat a hefty and hearty meal? La Fonda Antioquena is one of few Columbian…read morerestaurants in LA. I've been here a few times since I tag along with my Columbian friend for brunch here. This place is not for vegetarians. So, keep on driving or skip reading this if you are. The empanadas here are delicious. My favorite type of empanadas. Made with a crunchy, fried corn dough filled with meat. Served with encurtido, it's a Columbian salsa type but little spice. What I had recently here is sanchocho. This soup reminds me of a caldo de res but with oxtail, plantain, yucca. It also has potato and corn. Very hearty and comforting. It's served with a side of white rice on the side and arepa. If you every come here for breakfast, you'll be fed like a champion. Try the bandeja paiso.. Take your gout pills first. It's a meat fest. Serving of fried pork belly (crispy chitarrones), grilled steak (churrasco). It's served with rice, beans, egg, plantains, arepas, Comes with heart healthy avocado and a tomato for good health. You might have a hard time standing up after this meal. The service here is always good. Well especially because my friend is a regular.

    Vinimos de visita, este lugar hace an.~os era bueno, lastimosamente la comida horrorosa sin sabor,…read morela forma de servir los platos nada q ver, se quita el hambre de ver la presentacion de la comida y del restaurante sucio, el ban~o sin papel higienico. Las empanadas las cambiaron no saben a empanadas. La atencion muy pobre. Lo siento no pierdan su dinero ni tiempo. Para completar me salio un pedazo de limon bajo el arroz

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    4.8(14 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Empanadas Gourmet has amazing empanadas!! When I tell you how buttery, flaky, and crunchy the crust…read moreis I am not lying. When I take that first bite it's like a beautiful medley of flavors, heat, and textures all dancing together. I get the original recipe which is beef. They have a few currants only the beef that gives you a mild sweet surprise. They are my absolute favorite flavor. My sons love the steak and peppers, and the chicken. I haven't tried the shrimp or vegan one yet. They have around 10 different types. The service is wonderful. It's a family that sells them at Farmers Markets. They are at different Farmers markets each day. They go to the same ones each week. Also, make sure to get their home made green hot sauce. Ask for extra. They give tiny cups that aren't full and you are going to want it for every bite you take. Guaranteed to wake up your senses. Enjoy!!

    I had the opportunity to check this food stand out since they are at the UC Irvine campus all week!…read moreI'm happy to see them here considering how crazy the rain has been. The clerk working the store was very friendly and offered me a sample as soon as I walked up. My concern was whether it would be crunchy-hard, since I've had empanadas in the past that were hard. I'm not a fan of hard foods (looking at you banh mi) - but the clerk noted they were all soft and the sample proved that. I ordered a Mushroom ($4), Chicken ($4) and Beef Steak ($5) - each empanada was perfectly portioned, slightly crunchy/golden brown on the outside, but soft and doughy on the inside, with generous fillings. These taste similar to the chalupas you can get at Taco Bell (just better quality). The mushroom was probably my favorite one - with chunks of mushroom in a nice, cheesy blend. Each bite was perfect - and the melted cheese texture also complimented the meatless option. The quality of the chicken filling wasn't the best - it reminded me of a Hot Pocket - was forgettable as the bits were dry and flavorless. The beef steak option was great - full of chunks of beef steak, onions, tomatoes and some sort of salsa sauce inside. It made each bite full of flavor and delicious. The clerk gave me two containers of the green sauce - which is the perfect compliment to the empanadas - not too spicy, mild but with just enough of a kick to it. Be sure to ask for these instead of jalapenos. The food stand took cash and had a sign that indicated they accept credit cards as well. Prices are reasonable for the quality, portion size and fillings of the food.

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