This place needs an updated review, so here I am!…read more Service, amazing. Food, great. I got the mini bandeja paisa, my wife got some chicken cutlet with plantains and my baby girl got the cheeseburger with fries. They had 2 different sauces; one's some mayo type sauce and the other, their home made jalapeno sauce. That jalapeno sauce was some of the best sauces, period, that I've ever had - it had a nice kick, but not too spicy, a hint of sweetness, but more tangy and flavorful... So good that we bought their big bottle ($15). 2 days later and we are halfway done. :( My baby girl was making a huge mess with her PEZ candy and they were dropping all over, but the lady who took care of us, was extremely patient and understood our frustration. She was graceful towards us! Everywhere I look, and I don't mean to offend anyone but, too many "American" restaurants that serve the same or very similar dishes and there isn't much around that offers distinctive cuisine, but this place is different and I was glad that we ended going there, especially after going to a very disappointing restaurant the night before. If y'all read this, go check this place out and make sure to try out their jalapeno sauce!

My wife and I went to Los Arrieros Restaurant located at 428 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611 for…read moreour wedding anniversary in the early evening. We had never been there before and we wanted to try their Colombian cuisine. We were greeted by one of the owners as we entered. We found out that it is a family owned business. We knew that they had not received their liquor license and brought a bottle of wine. We are amazed by the number of choices on the menu. I had the red snapper meal. Normally it is fried. I asked if it could be steamed and the owner said, "Of course". My wife ordered the country platter which comes in three sizes. She ordered the small one and was stuffed. I took some of my meal home. Later the other owner came to the table to visit. Both the husband and wife are so friendly. We will continue to patronize Los Arrieros Restaurant! Next time we go for lunch. Very affordable!!!

"A hidden emerald in Reading"…read more Drove through Reading, PA with some locals and told them we should check it out. They had never been here before. The service is great. We were a party of 4plus 1 child w dairy allergy. They were able to accommodate. We thought it was just a cafe but in the back they had more seating. The server was friendly, My only complaint I didn't find the chairs too comfortable. I ordered Pollo con Arepa, buñuelos, pan de bono Sorry I didnt take photos, phone battery died. The food was great. Next time Im in Reading This will be my must stop here. The 4yo never had jugo the mora before and he loved it, We ordered 2 more to go with some buñuelos. If you never had Colombian food. Try "jugo de mora" (blackberry juice) Buñuelos (similar to donuts but less sugar more cheese) Arepas (typical Colombian tortilla) Bandeja Paisa (if your really hungry)

Absolutamente delicioso y el servicio de primera. La patrona nos hizo un servicio de café y te para…read moreun evento y nos dieron una atención muy agradable.

Food was amazing, my first time having mofongo and the meats were both cooked/seasoned to…read moreperfection. On top of that, they also provide a few sauces: brown beef gravy, green chimichurri-like sauce, yellow mostly sweet honey mustard, Italian dressing for the salad. Was ~40 for this whole platter but was lot of meat and very well cooked! Took one star away because it was kind of hard to communicate my order over the phone. After I thought we confirmed it, realized they left out my tres leches but glad we checked before finalizing the order. The cashier lady was very kind in fixing it right away and also explaining what was all in the platter.

The restaurant is brightly decorated and very clean. Plenty of seating & the staff are friendly and…read moreattentive. This was my first time - really wanted to try the mofongo. I ordered the original pork mofongo with a side salad. The monfongo was seasoned well but was missing the crunch of the pork rinds. My partner ordered the white rice & beans with chicken wings. He enjoyed the beans & rice - unfortunately the wings were bland & you could taste the overused oil.

I have been here 2 twice now and will keep coming back. I was running a bit low on money one day…read moreand went to dunkin donuts thinking they still had medium coffee for 2 dollars, and if was almost 4 dollars, so I thought about it and I figure if im gonna pay that I may swell check out that café around the corner.. we'll im glad I did . The coffee is more reasonably priced at like 200-225 for a regular and 250 or so for a large and it taste 10 times better. The coffee is delicious. Won't ever go back to that dunkin donuts for my morning or mid day cup of coffee as long as this place is opened. Coffee has a rich Columbian taste made by actual columbians , too. Not that generic Columbian coffee you get with Maxwell or folders either. This stuff is gourmet.

Cafe de Colombia is a hidden gem within reading pa. This quant restaurant immediately immerses you…read moreinto the Colombian culture from the moment you open the door. As you walk in you'll likely be greeted by the front counter associate or any of them making their way around to clean, or even just having a quick chat with some of the regulars. The colors are warm and vibrant. Just such a welcoming feeling, Hector lavoe played on the screen my entire visit iykyk and If you don't be sure to look into the artist he is a legend. The food was sooo delish! They have a daily special that allows you one meat choice, and two sides. Which only comes out to a little less than $11.00. If you're in the area be sure to check them out!

This spot is right along the Schuylkill River trail. I was nervous about wandering into Reading and…read moreskeptical of how good a random spot with 3 reviews on Yelp could be. This is THE BEST casual Hispanic food I have had in the states. You can't compare it to higher end Spanish restaurants like Graces. The tortillas taste like the corn is freshly ground, the meat is all SO flavorful. I would recommend anything - pupusas, tacos, burritos, gorditas. Just a heads up, none of the people who work here speak English.

The food was really fresh, generous portions and amazing prices. Located right next to fairgrounds…read moretheater which was perfect after a movie. I would highly recommend. Our waiter also provided excellent service.

We're here probably about every other week, if not every week, & the food here never fails. The…read morepupusa loca is massive & worth it if you love them & the service is always sharp. Food truck definitely has better tacos than a lot of the taquerias nearby. Parking isn't an issue & believe me, nobody is worried about robbing you in that area - people can care less truthfully speaking. GET AUTHENTICITY HEREEEEEE

Oh. My. Goodness. When I say this meal was life-changing, I'm not being dramatic…read more I was in Reading for work travel, and not super familiar with the food offerings in the area. I did a quick DoorDash search and came across this place. I've been wanting to try birria tacos after the recent surge in popularity (thanks, TikTok), so this seemed like a great opportunity to do so. I ordered the birria tacos with a side of rice. The delivery came super quickly and the food was still piping hot when it arrived. And my life was quickly changed. These tacos are INSANE. A super crispy corn tortilla filled with the most flavorful beef I have ever had. It's a complex flavor profile - sort of spicy, sort of sour, savory, salty, bright, DELICIOUS. And when you dip it in the consommé, which is provided complimentary on the side? Nirvana. I was absolutely stuffed, but I couldn't stop eating until I had totally cleaned my plate. The rice was also fluffy and tasty. I have tried to make my own birria tacos since this, but just can't replicate it. I'll definitely be eating here again as soon as I'm back in town.

Time to pull a quick 180. My last review praised this little Latin American/Caribbean joint because…read moreit was bold enough to say our town was over inundated by taco jawns. Also colloquially known as taquerías. And now I find myself just LOVING the P. Rosel for its tacos. Yes, we have a million kajillion taco shops in like a three mile radius. But they are all so freakin' good! I don't think having a million places that can dish out a top notch taco is necessarily a bad thing. I guess it gets kinda boring and redundant after awhile, but when you're craving a taco, it ends up being a blessing. Now, I know these tacos are authentic, because they are served with stuff that I would never expect to be served with a taco. Like, a side of cucumber slices? And sliced radishes? Also, we have legit Mexican cheese here. Queso fresco. No pepper Jack here. I think that's what most Americans put on their homemade tacos. Some sort of cheddar. Pepper Jack if they're feisty. That's about as exotic as they go when it comes to cheese. Ok, ok, they sometimes use feta. "Oh hey, I made a Greek salad! It's a mix of Romaine lettuce and fried chicken, croutons, and FETA CHEESE! TOTALLY GREEK!" In addition to a little taco sampler, I had snag some fajitas. Chicken was on the dry side, but I liked that they gave me a nice side of lettuce and pico de gallo. No sour cream, unfortunately. I'm serious about this - if you can find a Mexican place that serves a complimentary side of sour cream with fajitas or basically any entree, CHERISH THEM. Sour cream, as we we all know, as gone the way of guacamole. It's now a "premium" side that will cost you sometimes $1 or more. I'm pretty sure 10 years ago, restaurants were GIVING out sour cream because that shit sits in those commercial fridges so long, they NEED to give it away before it goes bad. But now we have to spend that stimulus money on those upsells that were once not a privilege, but a right. The last dish I got was the Molcajete Ranchero. I thought I knew what "Ranchero" meant until this stage in my life. It apparently doesn't have anything to do with ranch dressing. This is one of their specialty dishes. Or maybe they just have amazing SEO. But when I Googled "Molcajete Ranchero," Paraiso Rosel was the first hit. Sadly, I think they screwed up my order. On their website, the description says it's grilled nopal with a bunch of other stuff. What is nopal, you ask? Well, it's cactus leaves, duh. I feel like the cactus leaves would have added a whole other dimension. HAHAH, who am I kidding. I'm just complaining about the lack of something that I probably wouldn't have liked anyway. I'm complaining that something wasn't there, but if it was there, I'd complain about it because I would have thought the texture was "icky' or something. Now I know why restaurant owners pull their hair out when they read these reviews. Alright, so my final take. Would I order from here again? I mean, probably? As mentioned before, we just have so many really great Mexican restaurants. And for real for real, I want to try them all. So it takes a helluva lot for me to re-order from a place when in the back of my mind I want to try a new place. Like, my time on this earth is limited, you know? I have high blood pressure. I drink too much. There's people still walking around without masks. I could croak any minute. Now listen, if I lived within walking distance of this place, I'd go three times per week, easy. But a man's gotta live. I may never be back, but this was a meal I'll never forget (even if I never got to experience grilled cactus leaves).

Authentic Salvadorian and Latin American cuisine. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Had…read morePapusa and a Guatemalan Breakfast. Both were perfectly prepared. The Guatemalan breakfast included 2 arepas, Avocado, ripe fried plantains, Guatemalan sour cream, Queso Blanco (white cheese), refried beans, and a couple of eggs prepared in the style of your choice. The refried beans were smokey, and the Queso Blanco was super fresh. Don't miss on an authentic Central American meal! You can't get that everywhere.

Since the first time ordering take out was good. This time I brought my teen children with. Once…read moreagain the same waiter helped us out. My daughter got the Beef tacos. They were good and filling. My son got the chicken quesadilla with cheese fries. Again it was really good . I didn't know what to get so I told her I was STARVING and let her pick for me. When the Stewed chicken with beans and rice came out. The colors, flavors and amount were great!!! All was washed down with Horchatas and 1 Coke w/real sugar in the glass bottle. If you've never had that. Get it!! With the 8 day wait to return.

First time here, certainly not last! My friend and I made plans the day prior for brunch, and I…read morerecommended we try some desayuno Dominicana. She was more than eager to sway from the typical breakfast joints, and I'd had a hankering for Mangu con Los Tres Golpes, so I turned to Yelp for advice. I've wanted to visit this spot for a bit now, so I was happy to find it was on the menu! I locked my bike up to a pole out front, and luckily the window granted clear view, so I could keep an eye the entire meal. (No matter where I'm at my anxiety is always a bit high when I can't see her ) I was pleasantly surprised upon entering the establishment. It's just an open square with a very clean feel and plenty of chairs and tables. The waitress welcomed us immediately to the front counter, and I ordered for my friend and I since she wasn't accustomed to the cuisine. But she is very happy to know about it's existence now. And for the remainder of the meal our waitress was extremely attentive and helpful. She even offered a bag for my to go container when she realized I was putting it in my backpack for the ride home. Yay for no greasy leaks. I'm a proud Italian, but Dominican salami might be a little higher in my preferences. (Don't tell my PopPop). I obviously don't know exactly good from bad Dominican food, but I absolutely loved the texture of the mangu, the fried cheese, and the salami! The egg was cooked perfectly as well. For $8 you can't beat the portions. It's definitely on the greasier side (considering the butter and the frying aspect), but after leg day and a bike ride over, it's well worth it. Psh worth it even without the exercise! I (and I'm sure my friend) will definitely be back soon. Also they have free parking out back! The only negative I guess would be that our circular table swiveled around.. but I'm like 7, so I kind of enjoyed it.

Friendly service and decent food, but the place is absolutely dead and has a weird office-like…read moreenvironment. Not as cosy as the name or food implies. Talked with one of the staff and it doesn't seem like this location is long for this world, despite decades in the community. It never recovered from Covid and never pivoted. It's a shame.