I love sorpresa most of the time! They serve Colombian style food. They always have a good selection of food and it is always usually fresh, I think there was only one time where it wasn't, it really depends on the time of day. They have the buffet style food display where you can pick your own plate. They do not speak english, but they are not stupid and are able to interpret with hand movements or google translate. They have $5 plates and $8 plates. They also have delicious empanadas for $2 and a small section of assorted colombian pastries. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick eat-in or to go plate! read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Chicharron and salmon - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

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Simply amazing. Line out the door at 0400hrs on a weekday with loads of construction workers being quickly served by the friendliest, helpful, courteous staff. The food has to be eaten to understand how astounding it tastes while being simply home made. Vibes like a cafeteria in the 50's with Abuella and her friends at it in the kitchen all day. read more

Great spot to go for a cheap bite to eat Love their options and their food is fresh quick and always consistent Will be coming back and some of the best empanadas I've ever had. Great quality chicken and pork aswell Small hole in the wall read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Visited La Sorpresa today for baked goods and a plate for lunch, cafeteria-syulr. Baked goods were fresh. I loved the churros. The plate I ordered had white rice and beans, chicharrones, and I added a sausage on the side. Very filling. They do update the menu frequently. Staff doesn't really speak English, but they were fast and prompt. Although there is a lot of seating in the bakery, La Sorpresa to me feels more like a grab and go spot, especially when it is located on a busy main street. I'd definitely go back for another quick bite! read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Chicharron, Arroz, Kielbasa, y Beef Empanada - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Came by yesterday evening as part of a long walk. We got the special, which was carne asada, rice and salad for $13, and split it between the two of us. It was plenty of food so very cost-effective. More importantly, it was fresh, tasty, and healthy. We also got a chicken empanada which was also delicious. We ate in, so got our food on proper plates, rather than styrofoam. It is a nice relaxed atosphre with friendly and helpful staff. read more

Fantastic Colombia Bakery! We stopped by mid-day for pick up some beef empanadas. We walked out with different pastries, beans and sweets. There is plenty of seating and options for take out or dine in. read more

Wonderful Empanadas! Great food and reasonably priced. Also tried the pork and the cake and both were excellent. The spicy sauce is the best. read more

What time do you open? Answer: I don't know,, Anyway, so so chicken, pre cooked, dry, nothing special, Empanada not bad, decent salsa sauce. No napkins unless you ask, they are behind the counter. read more

Your tres leches cake is to die for. The problem is that when I order it a day in advance over the phone, it is not ready when I arrive and the staff seems mystified. If you could step up your game in that department the experience would be perfect, and I would be happy to come back and give 5 stars. read more

I enjoy coming here for years but lately the younger girl that works in the evenings on Wednesdays is kind of rude and tends to not want to make anything so she just says they don't have it... the morning shift is great they always go out their way and have stuff ready or make it. Also a customer stepped on a roach mid ordering... not the biggest deal but definitely something to will keep in mind. read more

I've been on an empanada kick lately so I came in to try theirs based on other reviews. They were good, but I definitely like the ones at caprichos antioquenos restaurant & bakery better. Their dough is lighter and fluffier. These were a little dried out/over cooked. They also charge for hot sauce which I found to be a turn off. Like getting fries and being charged for ketchup m. read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Delicious empanadas! I also loved that they had Huy Fong's Sriracha on the tables and very strong rooster decor. See photos. There was only one customer in line ahead of us when we arrived for a late lunch around 2:30 pm. Aside from the roosters, there is not a ton of atmosphere inside, but the food is delicious and the service friendly. They also have a nice patio with plenty of outdoor seating. There is some lot parking and also street parking. Aside from the empanadas they also serve chorizo, pastries and baked goods as well as a variety of sodas, beer and wine and delicious fresh fruit juice. The passion fruit one was delicious! read more

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I get the same thing every time I come here, and have been coming here for years. The food is amazing- always fresh. I get the white rice with an order of chicken & have them put the chicken broth on the rice- best plate in there & it's healthy. You can taste the freshness. It's also a great portion for the money, it's cheap to eat there & you can even eat inside. Also the passion fruit & other juices are sooo good! They also have little desserts, an ice cream cooler with a wide variety of tasty ice cream & even have a huge drink selection. Pretty hard to find something you DON'T like here. I sometimes come early in the morning around 4:30/5 when they open after working third shift at my job overnight. I came one morning last week & asked for my order- the white rice with the chicken. The girls looked at each other and kept looking at me as if I was talking crazy. They told me they didn't know what white rice was so I said it in Spanish and they didn't know either. They kept looking at each other confused then started smirking and laughing. How are you Spanish and I say white rice in Spanish and you have no idea what I'm talking about. And I've come in here multiple times and never had a problem. The girls working early in the morning and extremely rude & I always tip 5$ or more every time I come in and will no longer be doing that due to this ignorant situation. I also came here on a Friday after work at 9:30 pm all the food was gone and they were even throwing some away. I said you guys don't close til 11 they said sorry we're closed now. On Friday at 9:30 when they close at 11... bad business. Tried to get in contact with a manager or owner but no one speaks English or doesn't answer the phone. I tried looking online & even on Facebook & messaged them through Facebook & didn't ever get a response. The people that own and work at this establishment clearly do not care about their clients and customers. The food is good which is the only reason I'll be back but I won't ever tip or be friendly with these people again. Very sad. read more

Come in and enjoy the best Colombian fast food around!!!! All the food and bread is freshly made every day. read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Deli best Colombian empanadas!!! - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

My go-to for Colombian food. Everything I've ever tried here has always been really good. Fast and friendly customer service always. Definite bang for your buck here. read more

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It was ok. The food sits in trays, amd you choose it , then they plate it for you. Friendly staff. Obviously the food is not freshly cooked within the minute so it can be lacking moisture to some degree. read more

Don't buy food from this place! They gave me an empanada with plastic in it! That is so unacceptable. You don't know what else could of been in another customers food that they could of swallowed! Don't come here please for your own health. read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - A piece of plastic in my empanada! - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Order it through door dash have missing items contact them and they never answered but what I did received it was good

La Sorpresa was indeed a surprisingly good and inexpensive lunch experience. We had four of their empanadas with a passion fruit aguas frescas and a diet soda for just $11.25. The beef empanadas were particularly crisp and satisfying, with generous portions of well-seasoned beef. The passion fruit (known as maracuyá in Colombia) aguas frescas was delicious, not overly sweet as these Latin American drinks can be, and the tangy flavor provides a nice contrast to the palate as you enjoy the fried empanadas. They do have beer and wine available as well, as well as a other savory dishes and a full assortment of bakery sweets. read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

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Honestly, most won't venture here because oooo it's in CF. If you do... get everything. But deff get the empanadas. AND ASK FOR THE SAUCE!!! read more

Remember the days when they first opened next to gas station on Broad st.? Welp those days are gone! Went there to get coffee; DONT DO IT! So gross! Decided to get one of my favs, the arepa de choclo, cold cold cold....yes you can get it heated but who wants that heated in microwave? Was absolutely disappointed and grossed out. Will not be returning. read more

Best Empanadas! Great price and authentic! Worth trying out! My family loved them! Will definitely come back!

My wife and I think this place is great. Very good prices and the empanadas are very good, a big hit in our household. We've also tried the rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, taquitos and tequeños (I think those are the right names) all of which are very good as well. Definitely recommend for a quick food stop. read more

The last few times I have been, I've noticed that the quality of the empanadas are going downhill. The filling for both beef and chicken empanadas are flavorless and not juicy. Quality and consistency is important to keep customers happy and coming back. I might still go when I am in the area, but I am not making a special trip anymore to get empanadas, it's not that good. I will try Empanadas de mi Tierra one of these days to compare and see if those are better... read more

Oh man. I don't care who you are, but you need to come here and try the beef empanadas

I have stopped at this location twice and have to say I am not impressed at all. This place is clean, safe and the parking is excellent and convenient but each time I have been here I have received the least appetizing empanadas. They are hard fried to the extreme and lack in texture and flavor. I have had better luck heating microwaved empanadas from the grocery store. I was really hoping this place would be a consistent stop for me as I pass it a few times a month but both orders I've received were barely mediocre. However, I have not tried the pastries or the breads, only the empanadas and rice. Maybe it's the time of day that I stop by? I have been there after 7pm each time. read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Chicken empanada and rice. - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Best Colombian food in the east coast. Empanadas make you want to question your grandmothers cooking. The beef is as beautifully tender and the rice and beans are . If you don't come here while you are in Central Falls you are a fool! read more

I love the empanadas here! They have been around forever which is always a good sign. Friendly and prompt service.

My go-to place for empanadas! Beef & chicken are both great, make sure to ask for the sauce!

one of my coworkers brought in empanadas from here, with salsa and omg i was hooked!!! I decided to go to this place myself ( been at least once a week since) and every time I go in there i always feel like the girls aren't very friendly or welcoming ( only reason i gave 4 stars) not only that but i feel as if Im bothering them. ( not sure if its a language barrier issue but one of the girls who took me spoke very good english) anyway I over look the "blah" customer service because the 15 min ride to get those empanadas are worth it!!! read more

The best empanadas. Stop in. Buñelos are also amazing. I like the chicken and beef. The corn-intensive quality of those empanada exteriors is incredible. For a snack, breakfast or lunch: la Sorpresa is the way to go. read more

Best Colombian food. Every clean and fast service. Empanadas made fresh both chicken and beef.

International food and Colombian bakery. Open at 5am I usually buy my breakfast and also pack my lunch to go. The best empanadas!!!

Really excellent and extremely affordable Colombian food. If you happen to be in the area, you really should swing by for the empanadas and chicharron. Now. read more

I only get empanadas and buñuelos here but these 2 items are delicious and my boys find them to be the best empanadas around!

The fried "empanadas" we're spectacular. Nice cornmeal base dough with tasty beef or shredded chicken filling. They were warm and served with a poco de gallo type hot sauce to dip in. Easy to eat handful of heaven. I definitely will make a special trip to get these warm tasty treats. read more

This place is a great place for a quick stop for lunch. I usually get an order of empanadas, chicherones and platanos. The service is quick and the prices are reasonable. I recently ordered a half platter of chicharones, which they chopped into cubes for me to bring to a party. They are delicious but not great for the cholesterol read more

La Sorpresa Bakery - Colombian Near Me - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Good food. Good service. Definitely recommended for a quick bite or snack

I used to be bananas about their empanadas back in the day when they were still adjoined with Cumberland Farms .. after they moved down the street and their prices went up I visited less and less frequently. During one of of those less frequent visits , about a year and a half ago, I found a hair in my empanadas , blehhh , they replaced it but still .. that was my last visit. read more

Not impressed at all and will definitely not return. The service was friendly. I had the chicken stew with yellow rice. The ratio of a heaping (filled the entire plate) portion of rice with what seemed to be cooked frozen vegetables mixed in with only a half of a stewed chicken breast was not my idea of a proportionate meal. Flavoring was somewhat that of tomato based sofrito with carrots and potatoes...average. I also had a fried corn tortilla with fried pork in the middle...very oily, especially when you press the center. The beef empanada was made with a corn based tortilla which gave it a good flavor. The orange Fanta soda was terrific!! read more