A quaint little homely Colombian restaurant in the heart of Holloway Nags Head's market with decor…read moresimilar to an old English cafe with bright orange painted walls which added a nice charm to it. Both the staff there were very humble and accommodating, working non stop to dish up delicious plates of Columbian food at portions big enough to feed two and all at affordable prices. At the front of the counter were a lovely selection of starters containing many unusual and delicious looking Colombian street foods. I say unusual but that is because I have not seen many of these delicacies in London before. Chorizo on cornbread This was okay. I think the cornbread let it down a bit being quite dry and bland but the chorizo itself made it worthwhile. Made from grounded meat and spices the texture was very moist and creamy, tasting much like processed meat. But I liked it and the heat built up after each bite making it quite spicy. Beef empanadas Very different to a lot of the Spanish versions I've had as the filling was more fluffy due to the addition of mash potato in it too instead of being very meaty. It was very flavourful, comforting, with the beef giving it the oomph of flavour it needed. The soft texture was a lovely contrast to the crispy cornmeal fried batter too which sadly started to become slightly hard and chewy from being left out too long and then reheated. But for the cheap prices they're charging, I am not complaining. Papas Rellanas (stuffed potatoes) These were definitely the highlight of our meal. Fried potato balls made of mash potatoes stuffed with rice, beef and onions. It starts off being crispy before you break the thin fried outer shell and reach into the lovely generous soft fluffy filling. It was seasoned perfectly with mild spices, adding complexity and depth to the ground beef and sweet onions. Comfort food at its best Pollo a la plancha A delicious plate of wholesome food. For someone who doesn't like chicken breast I was so surprised at how much I loved this dish. It was obvious that the chicken was marinated for long hours to give out the lovely mild savoury spices against its natural sweet flavours with a lovely hint of smokiness as a result of being beautifully grilled. It was succulent and tender too. It came with a lovely side of braised red beans, cooked till fluffy and soft and seasoned perfectly. Salad helped reduce the stodginess as well and adding some crunch to the dish and a lovely juicy plantain for some sweetness. All accompanied with fluffy rice and a runny fried egg. Bandeja Paisa A gigantic platter of food consisting of fried pork belly, two grilled beef, grilled chorizo, a fried egg, fried bread, stewed pinto beans, plantain, a slice of avocado and salad. It was delicious and every part of it. The pork belly was delicious. Being fried you have a lovely contrast of the crispy outside and the soft tender inside with good fatty boys melting in your mouth. Beef were beautifully marinated, smoky and although required a bit of teeth work they were very enjoyable to bite through its rich flavours. Chorizo were lovely with its sweet spices and meaty texture. Everything else was great too, either all fresh or cooked perfectly. For £12 it was a bargain especially when it fed the both of us and we even had some leftover to takeaway. I think I found a hidden gem as I have been trying to find more information on them on the internet but there is minimal information about them. Yet the place was packed the whole time we we were there and staff were ever so accommodating. It's not a place for a first date though as the market it is in (Holloway Nags Head) can be a a bit rough sometimes and the restaurant itself is quite run down with poor paint job. However for a bit of change to the usual and for authentic Colombian food and cheap budget eats, I highly recommend this place and I will be back soon.

El Rincon Quiteño is a charming, family-run Ecuadorian cafe with wonderful service and tasty…read moreauthentic cuisine. I got the salteña and the pork knuckle soup, which were both delish. The server ran the place and was extremely friendly and welcoming--even offering me a traditional drink (though I didn't love it TBH...). The decor is stylish, but the prices are remarkably affordable. Overall a fun place to eat.

Authentic, personable service and cheap food, oh this is my kind of place. The sweet cosy cafe that…read moreis El Rincon Quiteno has been a stalwart on Holloway Road for over a decade. The reason they have been around so long, is because they are fantastic. They have a mixed selection of cultural foods from England, Spain, Portugal, Italy and South America. You can mix and match the items in your meal so you can have exactly what you want. Best of all the prices are so reasonable. I paid £4 for a full English breakfast. That is good business in my book. Love this place.

We had dinner at La Fonda on Saturday. The food was good, the portions were massive but prices were…read morelow. The music was lively but not over loud and decor intersting. At the back there is an open garden but it was too cold to try it. There were a few fellow diners and a large group celebrating a birthday so the place was busy and interesting, worth while if there are a few of you as yoru can share diiferent things. The only down side was our friend was a vegetarian so the choice of Colombian main courses was limited but she order numerous side dishes and was very happy. The menu is very bias to large chunks of meat. Location next to a busy road but we didn't notice that once inside. We will go again as we had a good time.

Wow! What a gem…read more Great service. Delicious food. Best Peruvian food in London! Highly recommended

Great was the food and service very welcoming will recommend this restaurant completelyread more

Fantastic Colombian food, and Latinamerican food cooked to a perfect taste, I ll have to…read morecongratulate the chef as he reached the best flavours from his food. I had a massive traditional BANDEJA PAISA, full in taste and my mouth was watering as saw the waiter passing with a great variety of dishes, not expensive, well served, perfectly prepared, magnificent presentation. All the starst to this restaurant a place not to be forgotten.

Fancy taking a holiday but don't have the money? Come here for your injection of Columbian culture…read moreand cuisine. A bit like a private social club this place can be intimidating but seriously, everyone is welcome. You can enjoy the amazing tasty treats on offer, I had a chicken and potato pattie that was awesome, as well as a whole load of Columbian food that you can take home yourself and cook. They hold Salsa lessons here and have amazing "Old Boys" singing to all the families sat around. This is a cultural hub for the local Latin American community and is just fantastic!

Best Salsa bar in London. If you are looking for real Salsa and Latin music, this place is probably…read morethe best in London. Its not fancy, but feels like a real Latin American Salsa bar. Lots of drinks, Colombian street food also available. Great people and great Salsa!

WORST STEAK EVER. NEW OWNERS! AVOID!!! I'm a local and I've…read morebeen going to Comedor Grill since they opened in Upper St years ago. I haven't been there in a while thought, so Today when a friend suggested to go for steaks without a doubt in my mind I said we are going to Comedor Grill! LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE NEW OWNERS BECAUSE THE RESTAURANT IS NOW CALLED, COMEDOR!! Had a look online they new owners are still using the same fb page that Comedor Grill used to have, the same website and still quoting trip advisor reviews from years ago when it used to be amazing! They have changed the name! Now it's called COMEDOR!! So forget all about the awards they won in the past and all of the reviews they had through the years, that belongs to the previous owners!! They have changed the whole staff! It feels like being in an Indian restaurant The whole thing didn't feel right, I was very apprehensive, so before I ordered I asked where the chef is from the manager said he's from kazakhstan?? Big RED flag!! I HAD THE WORST STEAK EVER it WASNT COOKED PROPERLY!! TASTELESS FLAVOURLESS it was a total waste of time and money! Totally avoid this restaurant! Before I left I asked the manager (Indian man) -thiss not an Argentinian restaurant anymore right? and he replied -yes it's. I said -it's not, the flavour ain't there! to what he replied -you haven't tried anything. I thought to myself -I had the freaking steak and empanada you moron. If you like me wanna come back to what once was in my opinion the best Argentinian steak house in London, forget about it! this place is a total let down! By the way I'm Argentinian!! I know the Argentinian steak taste and flavour, won't be fooled! What really annoy me is that they are calling that rubbish quality food Argentinian, even wetherspoons steak are better than this! You have been warned! AVOID!!

This place is a real steakhouse - excellent taste, cut, and quality of all meat dishes on offer…read more Also if you like steak tartare their take on it is absolutely phenomenal. It's topped with gherkins, and comes with a quail egg to pour on top after mixing. Really impressive presentation and consistently good plating on all occasions I've dined there. Sides are also very good, the asparagus has one of the better Hollandaise sauces I've tasted. The chips are thick cut and served hot and fresh. The sautéed spinach was great, as was the mozzarella salad. As for which cut of meat to order? I've tried almost all of them, and they're all outstanding. I would say that the asado is my favorite. Their asado is prepared sous vide, and is more like delicious rib meat than a traditional steak - if you like that sort of thing damn is it ever delicious. The bartender is very skilled, and you can tell he takes a lot of pride in his work when you request that a drink to be prepared a specific way, and it exceeds your expectations every time. Both the mojito and margarita were great. I would have liked to see the beers they have listed on the menu, but that's not a big deal. Dine here and you will not be disappointed, will be great for a romantic night out, or dinner with a group of friends. Probably not the best place to bring kids. On Monday night all of their steaks are half off, so that's pretty awesome. 10/10! Will eat here again very, very soon!

I LOVE the food here! Tapas menu is fantastic for sharing and the lunch special is 8 quid for a…read moredrink, massive bowl of nachos with your choice of protein and burrito. I have requested the burrito open faced and they are happy to oblige. Every time I have been here service has been impeccable, always look forward to being in Gravesend to eat here.

Went there tonight for my birthday celebration. 1. Lost our…read morebooking. 2. Five of us squeezed onto a ridiculously small table. 3. 25 minutes wait for drinks after ordering them. 4. Further, 25 minutes wait for tapas starters. 5. One of which was wrong and took 20 further minutes to prepare a prawn cocktail. 6. Supervisor denied any accountability towards our complaints. Quite simply, not interested. 7. Food quite simply not worth the wait. My only suggestion is go elsewhere.

Everything we ordered was so amazing, we ordered more plus extra sauces and were full and happy for…read moretwo days! Beautiful to sit out on the water and the service was lovely too. Highly recommend and will always eat here when I visit.

What a dream come true to have arrived in London and found the perfect brunch spot for our family…read moreof 3. Even our 8-yr-old will have fond memories of sitting by the canal and eating his first arepa. Friendly staff and beautiful views. And many gluten free options too! I would eat hear weekly if I lived in the UK!