I love the food here, it's always a treat going to try something new. The atmosphere reminds me of…read moreColombia. It was a little wait on Friday night but the drinks made up for it.

I've been to this Colombian restaurant chain many times over the years, including locations in New…read moreJersey, Port Chester, and this review is specifically for the Nanuet location. Over the years, I've noticed that both the food quality and service have been inconsistent. There have been visits where I left very satisfied with both the staff and the food. However, there have also been occasions when unexpected charges appeared on the final bill, which was disappointing. On this most recent visit, the food was good overall, I'd describe it as average and fair for the price. The restaurant was busy, though not completely full, since they were showing the Brazil vs. Norway soccer match. They definitely have the setup and atmosphere for soccer fans, especially with the World Cup excitement. One downside involved our drinks. We ordered a Passion Fruit Margarita and a Passion Fruit Caipirinha. Since they looked almost identical, we weren't sure which was which when they arrived. The drinks were dropped off by the manager, not our waitress, and he walked away immediately. When we called him back to ask which drink was which, he replied in a slightly ironic tone, "Which one do you think it is?" We explained that was exactly why we were asking as we could not identify. He then said one had sugar on the rim and the other had salt. Unless you're a bartender or taste each drink, that's not immediately obvious. It wasn't a major issue, but I was surprised by the response. A simple, courteous answer would have been appreciated. There was another interaction that left a similar impression. We asked our waitress approximately how long the food would take because we were considering ordering an appetizer if the wait was long. Her response was simply, "I don't know, and I can't tell you how long." While I understand exact times aren't always possible, a more helpful response would have gone a long way. I would have gladly given this place one more star if those service interactions hadn't happened. The food was decent, but the customer service made the experience less enjoyable. I'm not sure whether I'll choose this location again, especially considering it isn't an inexpensive restaurant. I hope they can improve the level of hospitality because the food and for this World Cup season the soccer atmosphere certainly have potential.

I can say this right off the bat: this spot has only gotten better. I stop in randomly, at all…read moredifferent times, and no matter how long it's been, Fabio never misses. This time I came in with my parents after my wife kept raving about the Dominican chimi and the grilled chicken. We came specifically to try those and, as usual, left completely satisfied. I ordered the chimi and the picadera again, and once more we were blown away. The picadera was stacked with tostones, grilled chicken, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried ham. Everything was hot, seasoned well, and cooked exactly the way it should be. The chimi was excellent from the first bite to the last, and the mayo-ketchup tied all the flavors together perfectly. Honestly, just look at the food. I don't know why I even need to keep explaining it. Stop reading the reviews and go eat. Yes, it's that good. Yes, you get real value for your money. And yes, you will walk away full. You're welcome. 5/5 stars.

A New Restaurant in New City. We were going to sit down around the corner only to find out that…read moreShen is a takeout-only restaurant. I quickly consulted The Yelp and found this nice sit-down place, so we came on over and enjoyed a restaurant to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. (I won't lie - "Ixchel Bakery" caught my eye first for the name alone - but I haven't checked that out yet; we were there for lunch, not dessert.) What caught me first is that the logo sign inside is exactly what Yelp events want. I told them about potentially hosting Yelp events in the future... Anyway, the menu is straight Dominican Republic, and I enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences to my local Honduran restaurant. Some very authentic dishes on the menu here, lovingly and authenticly prepared. We started with a pair of empanadas for appetizer, the res and the pollo y queso. I'm an empanada snob but these have a nice balance of ingredients and flavors, good size for the price. While the mondongo intrigued me, I went with the equally intriguing Yaroa, a Dominican street food with meat and cheese on a bed of green plantains (or fries, if you prefer), topped with ketchup and white sauce. I'm not a ketchup person, but I wanted the dish exactly as it comes, and that's good because it tasted excellent as it came. And it arrived right as we finished the empanadas. The staff were very friendly, but a bit focused on kitchen operations; I did have to flag someone down at one point for a water refill. So that is the one imperfection in an otherwise wonderful experience, and not worth docking a star over. I would absolutely come back here again. The owner was talking potential redecoration, I was talking about trying other dishes - so there are convenient excuses moving forward. :)

This is a local hidden gem to me. Only locals know about…read morethis spot . I drive by this place again and again as it looks like any regular deli. You can sit down and eat. This is a hole in the wall deli , very small sits about 16 people .its not a fancy spot to dine. Regular deli fare . Now this is why this is a hidden gem to me. They have latin American food . Home cooked food .i did not know that. Why is this a secret man..I only found out from one of the local shops around there ,when I asked they guy "we're is a place that has home cooking around here?" He pointed me to this place..much traffic. It's always packed with families and the locals.it is a busy place at lunch time . Dig this ,for about 8 bucks you can have a little of everything .they are very generous with the portions . Raul is so generous that when I ordered a soup. "I said wow that soup was good Raul " "He said you want more at no extra cost" This is the service you would get at your moms house.almost as if you are family. He does the same with his Juices..you pay 2 Dollars and you get free refills. Really good family business serving this community in Rockland . I guess the secret is out .there is good Latin American grub at this deli ..

Great homemade chicken soup. Service was great. I will keep checking on their soup for cold days.read more

Made a visit to this new restaurant in Spring Valley, NY called Colombia Tropical. This restaurant…read moreis located where the old El Bandido Mexican restaurant used to be. This restaurant is located on route 59 close to a central area; with its own parking. So if you are a Latin food lover this place could be for you. I went on the weekend, and for a new place there was a lot of people present. I tried the beef empanadas which comes with dipping sauces which bring them to life. I also had a guanabana soursop drink which was nice and cold, if there is an option for more creamy and sweet I would opt for that since it is cold weather. I also had the Salteado mixta with white rice and fried plantain. This dish has beef, shrimp, and chicken and sweet pepper strips. All foods were hot, the Salteado came out on a hot dish which kept the temperature. Overall the place was nice and clean, I sat in at the bar area as seating was easier for one person. I would come back as there are many good options to try. The food was good.

I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Located right on the…read moremain drag with a large parking lot, this a very convenient spot to grab dinner or lunch. The place is nicely decorated and has a very cool vibe. To start we had the Mini Empanadas and the Guacamole con Chicharron, both were scrumptious and the portions were more than enough for 4 of us to share. My son and I had the Churssasco, which was cooked to perfection and accompanied with Rice and plantains (Platanos Maduros). We also ordered sides of bean and Papas Fritas (which reminded my wife of the fries her grandmother used to make). My wife got the Arepa de Pollo, which was exquisite. My nephew ordered the Arroz con Pollo, which was great and such a large portion. My son and nephew split the flan between them, they are still talking about how delicious it was. The service was just perfect, the staff were attentive and friendly. The owner even came out to introduce himself and check on us. It was such an all around great experience, I can't wait to go back.

I came here because i was looking for food from Quisqueya la Bella... wow, what a gold mine. They…read morehave a buffet I think from noon to 3pm for $7 all u can eat to take out and $9 to go and the food is delicious and fresh. Def recommend the spot. They have about four kinds of meets, maduros, yuka and Teo types of rice put along with red beans. The chinola juice is good as well although a little too strong for me but that doesn't stop me from getting it every time though. In addition you get to make your own salad as well.

Order 1 small goat and yellow rice and 1 medium goat and yellow rice. After she made the small she…read moresaid "same thing?" I said yes, and then I proceeded to drive home and open the bag to find she gave me a small goat and yellow rice, and entire medium plate of just rice. Then when I called back nobody knew what I was talking about even though I was there less than an hour ago.

Peter isn't lying; the pants are tight, but so is the food. I've only had the traditional fare…read more(papusas are huge and cheap, guacamole has eggs in it) but they also serve some strange (for the location) stuff like chicken parmesan. I suggest sticking to the comidas authenticas. LOL. Don't sleep on the salchipapas. Yeah, it's just hot dogs and french fries, but it's guaranteed the best damned hot dogs and french fries you will EVER have. Service staff is exceptionally nice and attentive, even with the language barrier. This place bleeds cool and delicious in the left ventricle of Rockland. Don't be foolish. Eat here. Now.

Siempre vengo y no sé porque la mujer que me atendió me dio uno servicio tan mal. No nos dijo…read moregracias ni nos saludó ni sonrió pero una actitud tan mala que no sé porque uno puede atender la gente así. Yo como cliente estoy pagando para una experiencia buena y me puso en mal humor.

Came here cause they make fresh Churrrooooosssssss but I don't know if it's all day or if they make…read morea batch and that's it... but they make fresh churrooosss and that's all that matters to me Lolol

Great price for the best sweet bread . Really good Guatemalan food…read more Great service. You can order and eat there. Portions are reasonable.. the ambiance is calm, perfect for comfort food

The food is amazing and super flavorful. There's plenty of seating inside, the service is great,…read moreand the whole place has a really relaxing vibe.

Amazing spot…read more Always enjoy their chicken, empanadas and champero rice. Also, their horchatas was excellent.

This is a newer restaurant in the Spring Valley, Rockland County NY area. This is a Colombian…read morerestaurant, so if you're into Colombian or Latin cuisine it is definitely worth a visit. I have been here on different occasions to get some fresh Colombian cheese bread in which they have 2 types; both delicious. In this visit I had gotten 2-3 to try the food. The service has been good, staff is very attentive to guest. The location is convenient as there is a large parking. The dining space is nice and clean , but not very large. Overall there were some awesome flavor notes in the meal. I would go again and recommend to give a try