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!

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.

Ate at La Finca and was really impressed. I ordered the bandeja paisa and it was incredible…read moreflavorful, filling, and cooked perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their Colombian dishes. The portions were generous and everything tasted authentic. I'll definitely be back.

Came back to this place because the food was soooooo good…read more This time around I got the picada and it was 100% enough for 2 ppl ... If you notice in the picture it's a little bit of everything. The patacones ( fried plantain) O M G , so good We also got empanadas and they didn't fail. I love coming here because it is like stepping into Colombia !! The waitresses are soooo sweet and nice Ok this night they had a live singer so the music was poppin'... And the crowd was great .

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.

OMG!! You must try this place!! This was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST small restaurant. The oxtail was melt…read morein your mouth perfect. Juicy, fall off the bone! The rice was so good, soft, fluffy and flavorful. The fried plantains were perfectly cooked with a tasty, caramelized outer coating and sweet on the inside. I WILL BE BACK!! Best oxtail this side of the country.

THE OXTAILS!!!!!!!!! I have nothing more to say! Service was okay, nothing stood out! But the…read moreoxtails!!!!!!!! 100000/10

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).

Excellent place. I still have to try many other entrées, but so far; great!…read more Easy menu, good flavors, great ambiance and easy free parking lot.

My husband and I saw this place on InKind so we came to check it out. The menu looked amazing. I…read morecannot have gluten, so I asked the cashier what food did not have gluten & he told me that all of the food they served has gluten. I was surprised because usually ceviche does not have gluten. There were other items on the list that would shock me if they had gluten. If you cannot have gluten, this is not a place for you according to the staff, which was so disappointing.

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!

This little place is delightful. The staff is really friendly. The rapes are fantastic. I had the…read moreveggie my brother had El Pastor. I cannot stop thinking about his coconut lemonade, which I gotta say when he ordered it I kind of thought but was fabulous. We did a side of chips and salsa and a side of plantains plantains were good. The salsa was good. Chips were slightly stale. No big deal. We are both looking forward to our next visit.

Tucked right in the heart of downtown Golden, this cozy little spot is easy to miss--but absolutely…read moreworth finding. The space itself is quite small, with just a few indoor tables and some seating out front to people watch. What really stood out was the warm, welcoming staff. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh and hot. We tried the beef super arepa and the pork pupusa--both were packed with flavor and seriously satisfying. The only miss for us was the coconut lemonade, which leaned more bitter than refreshing. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, that works in its favor--everything feels intentional and well-executed. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to, especially to work our way through the rest of the menu.

I've had my eye on Maria Empanada for a while and finally got to try their savory empanadas and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Sweet BBQ Pork and the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese based on staff recommendations. I'm a big fan of savory breakfast kolaches, so the bacon one was right up my alley. Both were delicious, but what really stood out was the pastry itself which was just done really well. I've also had their banana Nutella empanada before, and that one truly knocked my socks off (I've got a major sweet tooth). Between the savory and sweet options, it's a spot I'll definitely keep coming back to.

It was very nice to visit this eatery. The products were very hot, fresh and tasted good. We…read moreenjoyed a visit to the stanley marketplace.This morning. Good service. A little on the pricey side but worth it.