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    Sabor A Colombia Restaurant - Seafood fish dish.

    Sabor A Colombia Restaurant

    3.5(86 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Came here for cinco de mayo for a frozen margarita and dinner. Veronica served us beautifully…read moredespite being super busy, Oscar, please give her a raise. Delish good and drinks!

    DO NOT EAT HERE I am absolutely appalled by how our group…read morewas treated, especially on what was supposed to be a joyful Mother's Day celebration. We were there to enjoy Mother's Day dinner with family and friends, which made this entire experience even more upsetting and disappointing. Manager BRENDA made the reckless decision to squeeze 9 people into a table clearly meant for 8. As a direct result, there was barely enough room for the server to maneuver, and a full glass was accidentally knocked over onto my friend's son's head. He was drenched, covered in broken glass, and understandably shaken. What happened next was even more disturbing than the accident itself. Rather than taking responsibility for her poor judgment in overcrowding our table, BRENDA openly stated that she would place the blame on the server. Stating that "she will have the server pay for our dinner out of his check." BRENDA never once came over to check on my friend's son, despite knowing that he had glass in his hair and was soaked from head to toe. Not a single word of concern. No apology. No compassion. When I calmly explained that this situation stemmed from her decision to seat too many people at an undersized table, BRENDA became defensive, raised her voice, and spoke to me in an incredibly rude and confrontational manner. She created a scene in the middle of the restaurant and somehow managed to make us feel as though this was our fault. Accidents happen. What is unacceptable is a manager who refuses to accept accountability, throws her own staff under the bus, ignores the well-being of a child, and treats paying customers with hostility and disrespect. The server was clearly doing his best under impossible circumstances. The real issue was BRENDA poor decision-making and disgraceful handling of the aftermath. To have a child soaked with a drink and covered in broken glass during what was meant to be a special Mother's Day dinner turned what should have been a warm family celebration into one of the most upsetting dining experiences we have ever had. Until this establishment addresses its management and customer service standards, I will strongly advise others to dine elsewhere.

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    Pollos El Paisa - Carne Asada....

    Pollos El Paisa

    4.2(564 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    We ended up at Pollos El Paisa thanks to a recommendation from Pablo at La Finca, and WOW--what an…read moreexperience from start to finish! As soon as we walked in, the manager Stephan was right at the door ready to greet us. He already knew who we were and welcomed us like we were regulars. That kind of attentiveness is rare--you usually have to look for a manager, but here he was front and center, making sure everything was perfect from the start. The restaurant was busy (always a good sign!), but we were seated quickly and treated with such kindness and efficiency. The service overall was excellent--friendly, attentive, and just a great vibe all around. And the FOOD... absolutely incredible. I had the skirt steak with rice, beans, and salad--10/10, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My friend had the fish and loved it just as much. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. Between the amazing food and the outstanding service, this place is a gem. Huge thank you to Stephan and the entire team for making us feel so welcomed--we'll definitely be back!

    I walked in today and was welcomed extremely warmly. Sitting next to my table was a party that each…read moreordered a seafood soup-looking dish. I asked the server what it was because how amazing it smelled, and he said it was the mixed seafood in lobster sauce. I ordered that and it came. There was squid, shrimp, mussel and clam in the soup. It came with rice and fries as well. It was the most tender squid and clam I ever had in my life. I highly recommend it. We were there for quite a bit and no one rushed us. It's an extremely friendly establishment. I highly recommend it to anyone.

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    Las Arepas de Mama - Prices on point & portions are amazing!

    Las Arepas de Mama

    3.2(33 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came here because I was in the area and spotted this bakery. I've always loved Colombian bread, but…read moreusually go all the way out to Jackson Heights to go to Las Americas. As soon as I got inside, I was distracted by the decorations and colorful walls. There were also a ton of seats for customers to eat in. We came on a Saturday around noon. There was no line and the lady helped us immediately. I got pandebonos and buñuelos. Came out to exactly $3 for one of each. There's a lot of bread choices, cakes, and empanadas. Both were really good. I will definitely be coming back to try their empanadas and dining in too!

    Went here recently to get my usual and was very disappointed. I called in my order ahead of time so…read moreit would be ready when I arrived, but when I arrived I noticed there was a sign on the door "under new management". I knew something was wrong with the order because I should have been charged more. So I checked my order and they prepared the wrong dish for me (not what I ordered) so I asked if they could make the correction. They did without any issue but I couldn't help but notice they had to check the menu several times before preparing my order. Once I arrived home with my order I served my son and myself but we both noticed the difference in the quality of the food and the presentation: the beans were runny and my meat was overcooked (almost burned). The staff was friendly I will add but I will not continue going here.

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    Sabor A Colombia - Thin and flat steak

    Sabor A Colombia

    3.8(311 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I have visited that place several times and have always been very satisfied with both the food and…read morethe service. Everything--the atmosphere is wonderful.

    Had an amazing experience at Sabor a Colombia Restaurant & Bar. The place is beautiful, very clean,…read moreand the decoration is absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance felt warm, lively, and welcoming. You can really see the attention to detail in everything, from the dining area to the presentation of the food and plates. The service was excellent. Even though the restaurant was busy, every employee had a smile on their face and made us feel welcome. You can tell there is great management behind this place because the team works together very professionally and everything runs smoothly. The food was outstanding. Every dish was full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. The sangria was amazing, and the live singer created a perfect atmosphere for the night. I truly enjoyed the entire experience. I have been in hospitality management for more than 26 years, and I can honestly say this place is being handled the right way. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chef's name, but compliments to the chef for doing such an incredible job. I'm really glad we decided to come here and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Keep doing what you are doing -- it's working.

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    La Choza Del Gordo - Bandeja Paisa (Asada - Molida)

    La Choza Del Gordo

    3.7(65 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    We pass by here a lot so Sunday 04/27/26 we stopped in ! It's a nice vibe we were greeted by a…read morefriendly server who showed us to a table ! He brought us a tablet with the menu nice lots of choices just scroll and tap! There was a piña colada brought to me with a little Hennessy bottle on top but the server Katherine quickly realized I probably didn't order that lol So we started with 2 piña colada's 1 virgin with whipped cream and one regular with rum! Both delicious! Then nachos de carne which had chunks of beef in it with the delicious combination of cheese beans and everything else ! For our main dish we both had skirt steak with rice and red beans we ordered a side of maduro ( sweet plantain) the steak was very tender and everything was seasoned well loved it! We didn't get dessert too stuffed but we will be back! This is a lively place with a sports bar vibe (lots of screens ) as well as family friendly but NOT loud or rowdy. They have an area in front for parking and also on the street ( metered on weekdays) if u enjoy columbian food this is a safe bet any day!

    Local neighborhood gem for Colombian food. I've been getting take here and never had an issue. The…read morebest is the bandeja paisa. I wanted sewers and saw they had a mixed platter for $20. Was extremely disappointed to see it was only one sewer with the different meats on the sewer. I was at least anticipating two sewers as street vendors charge $5 per sewer. The menu was not descriptive so I took the risk but would not order that again. Not worth it.

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