I had two hours to kill and randomly stumbled in here right when they opened (they open at 9AM). Serving authentic Colombian comfort food, breakfast, empanadas, and traditional pastries, this casual, cozy, and latino-owned restaurant is a pleasant surprise tucked neatly inside a valley strip mall. But don't let that deter you. Step inside and you'll be greeted with lovely service, good coffee, and Colombian favorites like arepas, buñuelos, empanadas, and Bandeja Paisa. I wasn't very hungry, but after a peek at their fresh baked goods behind the case, I quickly found a seat for myself where I could watch the tennis match on one of many TVs on the wall. Since I'm a sucker for guava, I ordered a bocadillo. It was layered with light cheese and a guava paste that wasn't overly sweet. There was also fresh guava juice and let's not forget the Colombian coffee that had some perk to it. The guava bocadilla had a made-from-scratch flavor, and so did the empanadas de carne. They were delicious and filling. The salsa was more liquid-like, but I couldn't slather enough of it on to my empanada de carne. It was so good, I ordered seconds despite my belly already feeling full. Locals slowly trickled in and before I knew it, the place was full. Every meal that came out - whether it was the banana leaf wrapped tamales that could feed a giant, or the three tier Bandeja Paisa and Montañera platters with arepas on top, each dish looked amazing. So did their lunch menu, which is served weekdays from 11am to 3pm for $14.99 and comes with soup and an entree. There's a quaint gift shop next door where you can buy nicknacks and small Colombian items. As a bookworm and fan of a good story, it was interesting to realize that this quaint little restaurant was named after the fictional town made famous by the Colombian author, Gabriel García Márquez's novel, "One Hundred Years of Solitude". As I sipped on my coffee, I was given time to reflect on my day and enjoyed a sense of solitude at my own table for one. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bocadillo (guava paste) & Cafe con Leche - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Macondo Kitchen is a perfect gem hidden in a shopping center in Van Nuys. They have an extensive menu but as it was mine and friends first time having Colombian food, we asked our waitress which was their most popular items. Our food arrived in a timely manner considering they were pretty full and the time we went. They were pretty busy with many people watching the World Cup games at their restaurant enjoying the ambiance. I ordered a Chicken Arepa (La Rubia) and my friend ordered La Misionera; everything was delicious!!! We got to try their empanadas and pandebono which were soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. Their appetizers had the perfect combo of crunch and flavor. The empanadas and pandebono were my favorite, I took some home to my family and grabbed a few more for the weekend :) read more

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I was searching for a Colombia. Restaurant in the valley .came here for the first tine .the food was pretty good and the girls are very nice ..is clean and the price was good read more

Macondo Kitchen - Calentado con chocolate - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Yesterday was my first time trying Colombian food. The restaurant is small but super cute! It's nice and quiet inside with some TV entertainment. The lady who was working at the front was very nice. She quickly got us menus and sat us. She provided waters and took our drink orders as we looked over the menu for our entrees. The service is amazing here. Lady was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Surprisingly I finished my entire plate of Arroz con pollo because usually I never am able to finish my food. The portions over here are gigantic and definitely worth the price if you're coming here to look for a hearty meal, big portions, good price, and less processed food. Please come here this place is absolutely delicious and I would definitely recommend to anybody living in Los Angeles or Pacoima area. I would most definitely come back here and order a different plate. My uncle got the "Bandeja campesina" plate and he said it could use a bit more flavoring and salt but that's just his preference. Overall, This is definitely a beautiful mom and top shop and I 100% support and recommend. read more

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I was searching for a Colombian restaurant and found this gem in Van Nuys. Located in a shopping center. There's plenty of parking available. When you walk inside, it offers a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered one of their most popular dishes. The dish was full of flavor and the portion size was just right. Overall it was a great experience. I would highly recommend it if you're searching for different flavors from the norm. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Great tasting dish. - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Everything is good here. I always over-order... For a hefty breakfast or brunch, get the Bandeja Campesina (lots of meat) which should be enough food by itself, or get some other stuff to go with it, like Sancocho de pollo (chicken soup), or some donuts or empanadas. Whatever you get. you can't go wrong, it's all good. The inside is spacious and large enough, never filled. Feels very inviting and homely. Great food, great service, and great feeling even after you're full. Just Great and worth coming to again and again. Must Try. read more

Lovely little place in an unexpected strip mall in the valley. Was honestly drawn to the name and had to try the food for breakfast. It was delicious. Had the arepa de queso, a pastelito de guayaba which was probably better than Porto's and a pan de elote. The elote was a lighter cornbread. Was hoping for a little sweeter. Husband had the eggs with carne which was delicious. My only complaint was the cafe con leche wasn't very brewed strongly and it came in a tiny cup. But would try the place again if we are in the area again. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Teeny coffee cup - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The food was amazingly good. We had the empanadas de carne so good and the bandeja paisa so affordable and a lot of food. The drinks are the best and natural. I love this place and the atmosphere was so cozy read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bandeja paisa!! The best and the cutest - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Food flavor: bandeja paisa campesina great flavor. Beans. Rice. Chorizo. Egg. Chicharrón. Carne asada. Aguacate/avocado. I usually order this one with a juice ( ideally Guanábana en leche/milk or water. Second option: Mora en leche. ). After that some almohabanas. The parking is bad . So I usually park next to the Gym which has plenty of space. Service : really good, always nice and food is hot and on point. Price : it is under $25 so everything is good and match price with quality Comment: don't expect the beans to taste like the beans from abuela Teresita or the bandeja paisa to taste like the one in Maru Rico, capital antioqueña o la ceja. This is a good place to have a good food made far way from Col. read more

Super rico, muy colombiano, servicio al cliente típico de los colombianos amables y respetuosos. Super recomiendo este lugar

Buena comida y buen servicio Lo malo que te cobran $3.50 por usar tarjeta para pagar. Y el menú no te informa, nomas te lo meten y ya ni modo. Quien anda cash estos días. Es un modo de sacarle más dinero a la gente. read more

The service was horrible. Not once did the server come check on us or asked if we needed a refill. Food was decent but overpriced in my opinion for the portion size. Back to the horrible service, it was to the point we had to get up and walk up and ask for the check. While paying, one of the waitresses asked if I had seen the food I left and I kindly said yes but that I didn't really like it. Our waitress that helped us decided to mock what I said as I was walking away after I had paid. I can happily say I will not be returning to this place. I get better service at McDonald's at a fraction of the price and save myself the smart remarks. read more

Friendly staff. Pricing is a little on the higher end base on whats being served. Always get sancocho de pescado. Great product. Definitely recommend it read more

Loved it!!! The meal was so good and authentic Colombian!!! Reminded me of the awesome Colombian restaurants back in NY!!! So happy that this place was referred to me, it didn't disappoint at all! Will definitely be coming again and again!!! read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bistec encebollado - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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The food and service was amazing. I travel from Palmdale it takes me about an hour drive. Totally worth it. Don't forget to check out their Souvenir store they have so many cute Colombian stuff, from home decor to snacks. Defiantly recommend it. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Menue - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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My favorite Colombian spot in the valley. I always get their beef empanadas. 10/10 I've also had their simple breakfast and their arepas are soooo good 10/10 They are always super friendly too. Definitely recommend this place read more

Happened upon this place, starving. Greeter and server very sweet, accommodating, small but cozy storefront, ordered the vegan plate - rice, beans plantains, guacamole. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was yummy. Highly recommend! read more

Everything about this place is worth a recommendation, the food is absolutely amazing, the natural juices are delicious, the service is great, super friendly people, also the staff make sure that they clean the tables right away when someone leaves, so it feels clean and comfortable, parking is easy! You should definitely go check! read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bandeja campesina - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

We really enjoyed the food and service. The restaurant is small but very inviting. We tried the empanadas, pandebonos, buñuelos, arepas, morcilla and filete de pescado en salsa. Everything was delicious. Service was great; they were attentive and quick to bring out appetizers and drinks. I will definitely visit next time we're in town. Their Colombian store next door has a variety of products as well! read more

My family and I go here often for breakfast The food is delicious and authentic, the service was great nice staff and the place has a very homey,welcoming feeling. I will definitely continue to come back ! read more

This place was amazing! We've eaten in a few Colombian places around the LA area but we really were impressed with their food and service. They also had a small colombian store where we bought additional products. 10/10! Thank you and please keep it up! read more

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Muy rica su comida y la atención excelente Andrea nos atendió súper bien recomendado

I absolutely loved the food - it was incredibly tasty, with a comforting, home-cooked feel. The place may be small, but it's spotless, has a cozy atmosphere. I really appreciated the option to buy Colombian pastries, chips, drinks, and more. While I'm not fond of the area, the amazing food and exceptional customer service definitely make it worth the visit. We tried the caldo de costilla, bandeja paisa, buñuelos, and chocolate, and everything was absolutely delicious! read more

The service was very good, everyone was lovely and helpful. The food looked beautiful but was very under seasoned. I really wanted to like it, but couldn't because it did not have the typical Colombian seasonings that one would expect. read more

Great find in mid-Valley. Tasty and fresh Colombian food! Bandeja campesina and sancocho cola de res were superb! Friendly service too! Highly recommended. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bandeja campesina - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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I have only had the empanada de carne here and it was for the most part good. I just felt like there needed to be more beef and that the ratio of meat to yucca was a bit lopsided. Other than that, this has been a nice quaint spot in a little strip mall in Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks that's filled with lots of good food options. The staff that I have encountered are really nice and you get the "small business" energy that really makes you want to support them. Parking is generally decent as there are spots here and there. But the strip mall where they are located at is a bit smaller than your usual so just be a bit patient. It's usually not an issue. The place seems to serve a lot of homey Colombian fare and I am pretty curious to try them. One of these days I'll do it when I break my diet haha. Learn a bit of spanish or bring a translator cause the staff I have encountered so far only seems to speak Spanish. More power to Macondo. read more

recently had the pleasure of trying the sancocho at Macondo, and I must say, it was a culinary journey back to Colombia. Each spoonful was a symphony of flavors, reminiscent of homemade comfort. The rich broth, tender meat, and hearty vegetables perfectly captured the essence of traditional Colombian cuisine. If you're looking for another authentic delight, I highly recommend the bandeja paisa. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

Macondo Kitchen - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Good food and service! Everything we ordered were delicious! The only complain I have is that I wish there were more beef in the Empanada and not so much potatoes. Aside from that, the Aji sauce was the bomb! I love it so much... I can drink a big bowl of that sauce! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! read more

Macondo Kitchen - Beef Empanada, Aji Sauce & Chicharones - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The other 5 star reviews must seriously be fake, BEWARE. This restaurant does not offer restrooms to their customers. They tell their customers to walk to Starbucks, which isn't necessarily down the street ! Secondly, their restaurant does not offer a menu with PRICES. So you're basically surprised at the end. If Mastro's Steakhouse offer pricing on this menu, so can this place. Smoothies are $6 each! Lastly, this food is not fresh. The caldo was inedible. The beef in the empanada tasted OLD and was thrown away. The ahi sauce/salsa is horrible, doesn't taste like authentic Colombian to me. NEVER AGAIN. read more

Macondo Kitchen - Proof this is not a fake review! Over 80 dollars with tip! Insane. - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

La atención súper excelente y la comida súper sabrosa. Los precios muy cómodos buen ambiente para acudir en familia read more

Haven't had Colombian food since being in Colombia in December, so was glad to run into this spot. Great menu with lots of classics. Wasn't extremely hungry, so I h a chicken empanada and their Peluda arepa - with shredded beef. Both were delicious. Had to acompany them with a Pony Malta! They had pandebono and buñuelos, so took some of those to go! There's also a sister store two doors down where you can find Colombian items. Will have to make it back when I'm more hungry to try the bandeja paisa. It looked delicious when the folks near me ordered it. read more

Bandeja paisa is great! We had buñuelos as well and loved it con cafe con leche recommend read more

Macondo Kitchen - Bandeja paisa - Colombian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

La mejor comida colombiana, soy de Venezuela y ha sido difícil conseguir un lugar que nos guste pero aquí probamos como 6 platos con mi familia quedamos encantados. El juego de Mora delicioso read more

This place is really good. I read some of the reviews regarding no prices, no restroom bla bla bla .... It is not expensive. You also have to take into consideration that produce itself is expensive. So this is just a sign of the times. I highly recommend eating here. Some items are low on salt, but some like it salty, some don't. Service is good. Friendly staff. I don't know if they speak English or not, there were some comments regarding that but hey, you're at a Colombian spot. I remember at Benihanas, the cooks didnt speak a word of English and no one cared. Overall, very happy with this place. Also, don't forget to check out the store one door over from them for all sorts of Colombian goodies. read more

First time here..... took over 1 hr to get our food. We ordered sancocho de cola and beef empanadas. Food was average, wait time too long with no AC. Service- only 1 server who happened to also be working the register. She did her best. When it was time to pay I had to get in line to pay because she was the only one working the front. read more

Really underrated restaurant, especially when you look at the Valley as a whole. Consistently great food, good variety and great service. This is a place that may initially seem foreign or unfamiliar to newcomers but it's really approachable food for people who are new to Colombian food. I've eaten at a few different Colombian restaurants over the past few months and this is my favorite. Even my kids loved it and they can be picky. We told them it was 'Encanto' food and they were willing to try it and they ended up reaching across the table to sample across plates. I will certainly be in more regularly and it's clean and inviting also, especially compared to a lot of other restaurants. Modestly but nicely decorated, new tables, clean. Unfortunately not the norm at a lot of restaurants in the area. Give it a try. read more

Amazing and authentic! Return visit required! Staff was amazing as well! You must check out La Tiendita too, it's just two shops down and filled with the best Colombian snacks and frozen arepas. read more

This place is a hidden gem if you like Colombian food. The rating is based on their food and service. I haven't eaten there, only to go. The place is small and can get pretty hot. It's a new family owned restaurant trying to make it. The food is authentic and most people call in to go orders. I highly recommend their food but not the restaurant itself. read more

Great for arepas and empanadas and we go here often to eat because my wife is from Colombia and the people who own this restaurant are also from Colombia and serve the Antioquian Paisa cuisine better than anyone else in Los Angeles. read more

God i finally found you guys today I never thought it was you guys now as am eating i can taste the real Colombian taste i highly recommend this place it has a different name but still the same flavor!!! Please don't disappear again!! read more