A quaint little homely Colombian restaurant in the heart of Holloway Nags Head's market with decor…read moresimilar to an old English cafe with bright orange painted walls which added a nice charm to it. Both the staff there were very humble and accommodating, working non stop to dish up delicious plates of Columbian food at portions big enough to feed two and all at affordable prices. At the front of the counter were a lovely selection of starters containing many unusual and delicious looking Colombian street foods. I say unusual but that is because I have not seen many of these delicacies in London before. Chorizo on cornbread This was okay. I think the cornbread let it down a bit being quite dry and bland but the chorizo itself made it worthwhile. Made from grounded meat and spices the texture was very moist and creamy, tasting much like processed meat. But I liked it and the heat built up after each bite making it quite spicy. Beef empanadas Very different to a lot of the Spanish versions I've had as the filling was more fluffy due to the addition of mash potato in it too instead of being very meaty. It was very flavourful, comforting, with the beef giving it the oomph of flavour it needed. The soft texture was a lovely contrast to the crispy cornmeal fried batter too which sadly started to become slightly hard and chewy from being left out too long and then reheated. But for the cheap prices they're charging, I am not complaining. Papas Rellanas (stuffed potatoes) These were definitely the highlight of our meal. Fried potato balls made of mash potatoes stuffed with rice, beef and onions. It starts off being crispy before you break the thin fried outer shell and reach into the lovely generous soft fluffy filling. It was seasoned perfectly with mild spices, adding complexity and depth to the ground beef and sweet onions. Comfort food at its best Pollo a la plancha A delicious plate of wholesome food. For someone who doesn't like chicken breast I was so surprised at how much I loved this dish. It was obvious that the chicken was marinated for long hours to give out the lovely mild savoury spices against its natural sweet flavours with a lovely hint of smokiness as a result of being beautifully grilled. It was succulent and tender too. It came with a lovely side of braised red beans, cooked till fluffy and soft and seasoned perfectly. Salad helped reduce the stodginess as well and adding some crunch to the dish and a lovely juicy plantain for some sweetness. All accompanied with fluffy rice and a runny fried egg. Bandeja Paisa A gigantic platter of food consisting of fried pork belly, two grilled beef, grilled chorizo, a fried egg, fried bread, stewed pinto beans, plantain, a slice of avocado and salad. It was delicious and every part of it. The pork belly was delicious. Being fried you have a lovely contrast of the crispy outside and the soft tender inside with good fatty boys melting in your mouth. Beef were beautifully marinated, smoky and although required a bit of teeth work they were very enjoyable to bite through its rich flavours. Chorizo were lovely with its sweet spices and meaty texture. Everything else was great too, either all fresh or cooked perfectly. For £12 it was a bargain especially when it fed the both of us and we even had some leftover to takeaway. I think I found a hidden gem as I have been trying to find more information on them on the internet but there is minimal information about them. Yet the place was packed the whole time we we were there and staff were ever so accommodating. It's not a place for a first date though as the market it is in (Holloway Nags Head) can be a a bit rough sometimes and the restaurant itself is quite run down with poor paint job. However for a bit of change to the usual and for authentic Colombian food and cheap budget eats, I highly recommend this place and I will be back soon.

Fancy taking a holiday but don't have the money? Come here for your injection of Columbian culture…read moreand cuisine. A bit like a private social club this place can be intimidating but seriously, everyone is welcome. You can enjoy the amazing tasty treats on offer, I had a chicken and potato pattie that was awesome, as well as a whole load of Columbian food that you can take home yourself and cook. They hold Salsa lessons here and have amazing "Old Boys" singing to all the families sat around. This is a cultural hub for the local Latin American community and is just fantastic!

Best Salsa bar in London. If you are looking for real Salsa and Latin music, this place is probably…read morethe best in London. Its not fancy, but feels like a real Latin American Salsa bar. Lots of drinks, Colombian street food also available. Great people and great Salsa!

This place is happening! The food is tasty, fresh and of excellent value. The staff are brilliant…read morehosts and its lovely to sit outside with a cold Pacifico (Mexican) beer in the sunshine. I want to take everyone I know to La Cabana this summer.

Wow! What a gem…read more Great service. Delicious food. Best Peruvian food in London! Highly recommended

Great was the food and service very welcoming will recommend this restaurant completelyread more

I LOVE the food here! Tapas menu is fantastic for sharing and the lunch special is 8 quid for a…read moredrink, massive bowl of nachos with your choice of protein and burrito. I have requested the burrito open faced and they are happy to oblige. Every time I have been here service has been impeccable, always look forward to being in Gravesend to eat here.

Went there tonight for my birthday celebration. 1. Lost our…read morebooking. 2. Five of us squeezed onto a ridiculously small table. 3. 25 minutes wait for drinks after ordering them. 4. Further, 25 minutes wait for tapas starters. 5. One of which was wrong and took 20 further minutes to prepare a prawn cocktail. 6. Supervisor denied any accountability towards our complaints. Quite simply, not interested. 7. Food quite simply not worth the wait. My only suggestion is go elsewhere.

Since moving to London we have missed Latin American food immensely so when we found this nearby we…read morehad to stop. I won't lie, I was initially turned off by the outside look and we were first in the restaurant (empty restaurants are never a good sign); however, my original trepidation was immediately laid to rest when our waitress came. She was friendly and walked us through all our menu questions and provided some helpful suggestions and very quickly the restaurant filled up. The arepas were fantastic, cheese on top was melted perfection, and the tamales were bursting with flavor and the was moist and delicious. I would highly recommend a stop here, just make sure to bring cash.

Donde Carlos, what can I say...? Great place with a little shop downstairs for those Latin American…read moregoods you're missing! The service is friendly, and feels genuine, and the ambiance is almost as if you were in Colombia! There's usually some Spanish football on the TV which adds to the authenticity of the restaurant. It's always full of Colombians, and other spanish speakers, which could be a little daunting for some, but it's evidence that they do a good job with the food! The empanadas taste great, and of course come with the great spicy salsa verde, super tasty. I ALWAYS go for the Bandeja Paisa, and I'm satisfied every time! The meat is good, although it can be a little over cooked at times, but not often. The rice, arepa, egg, beans and plantain are always cooked perfectly (I think they've had a lot of practice)!! The drinks choices are great, you can even order a Refajo (recommended) which is kinda like beer with Irn-Bru. Tastes great with all the meat on a Bandeja Paisa! They also have some great juices which you can have with milk or water. I usually get the Maracuja with water... refreshing! To say the prices for food are reasonable is a real understatement. £12 for Bandeja Paisa of this quality is awesome! If you're ever in Shepherds Bush, check this place out. Be warned, they close unusually early on Sundays, around 7pm.

I had an absolutely outstanding meal here tonight…read more Latino America is a recent addition to the restaurant scene here in Hove. It is in fact the first Argentinian restaurant in East Sussex, something I only found out today! We only happened to go here because we tried to go to Makara next door but it was fully booked, so we thought we might as well give Latino America a go. I'd never had Argentinian food before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect, but upon looking at the menu there is a lot of choice, especially when it comes to meat! I noticed there was a good selection of vegetarian food on offer too, not your bog standard 'mushrooms with mushrooms' that veggies usually get fobbed off with! We had a starter of Chipa Correntino - cheese rolls made with cassava flour with a Stilton sauce. Oh my! They were absolutely delicious - not too heavy for a starter and the Stilton sauce was delicate and not too over powering. Perfect for sharing. For the main I was going to go for a burger or a steak roll, but Scott liked the look of the Argentine meat experience to share, which was a selection of prime Argentine steak cuts: Cuadril-(Rump), Bife de chorizo (Sirloin), Ojo de bife (Rib Eye) and Lomo (fillet) with a side of rice. Our waiter recommended that we ordered the trio of sauces (Chimchurri, Provenzal and Criolla) to accompany the steak at a further £5. I'm going to be honest here and say my eyes LIT UP when the food came over. Even more so when I finally tucked in! Our waiter recommended that we eat the fillet steak first as it was the highest quality steak and best eaten hot. I am partial to a fillet steak every now and again but this one was melt in the mouth. I didn't it to end! All of the steaks were fantastic and the chimchurri sauce complemented the steaks perfectly. I absolutely would not hesitate to eat here again - and seeing as I live a 2 minute walk away I will 100% be back!

I wanted to go to Makara. Makara is my new favorite place…read more But Makara was full. I was gutted. This place is just a few doors down. Honestly, I thought it would just sell fajitas and tacos and stuff. I was well up for some of that. So we decided to go in. Then as we entered, the waiters and waitresses looked beautiful and the subtlety of the lighting suggested, "This is going to cost you". In my head I sighed. I was right, it did end up costing me. But... it was well worth the money. Sophie and I shared an Argentine Meat Platter, with rice and some a selection of sauces (Chimchurri, Provenzal and Criolla). The meat platter consists of four different types of steak, rump, rib eye, sirloin and fillet. I couldn't tell you what was in the sauces, but I can tell you that every single one complimented the meat. One was meaty, one was salsa-ry and the other was oily. We ate everything. I have never eaten better steak. I want to go back. I now have two new favorite places to eat that are only a few doors away from eachother.

It's not a critically-acclaimed restaurant for nothing. This is Latin-American cuisine at its…read morefinest. The flavors are the closest to the authentic Latin creations I grew up eating, yet also manage to add their own unique and delicious twists to make them pop even more. The ingredients are carefully selected, paired well, and cooked to perfection to make every dish unforgettable. For my first run, I tried the Seared Braised Beef with julienned crispy potatoes, which reminds me of the Lomo Saltado we do in California. The beef is tender and succulent, salty & flavorful, and topped with sliced roasted veggies. The crispy potatoes are amazing, too, but I wish there had been more. This is also the first restaurant I've been to in London that serves fried yuca (cassava) since I moved here... and that was more than 4 years ago. If you're hungry, get this as your side. Brownie points to them for using truffle oil to give them that little extra flair. The drinks don't disappoint, either. Their cocktails are utilizing "better" versions of Latin spirits (think Fair Quinoa Vodka), which means they're slightly pricier but also offer a more varied experience. The wine list is also plentiful, so pick your poison. Given the lively nature of its environment, it's definitely a restaurant for the social experience. However, reservations in advance are strongly recommended, whether you're coming alone or in a group. The ONLY downside I could find about this place was their complete lack of alternative milks. So, if you want something other than dairy to go with your tea or coffee, you're out of luck. In my case, I ended up opting for their Espressini cocktail with Fair Trade Coffee Liqueur instead. I know. What a sacrifice.

Amazing experience. The service was awesome, and the food was some of the best we have ever had…read more Our favorite was the Cochinita pibil and the grilled chimichurri prawns. Our favorite dessert was the pumpkin flan. We may pass on the califlower and the churros next time. My drink was fabulous. Overall, had a great time, the staff were chatty and even kept the kitchen open for us to have dessert. The inside is modern, trendy, and clean. Highly, highly recommend if you're in town or live in London.

If you enjoy meat than welcome to paradise. It's only open on weekends but is well worth your time…read more We got a little bit of everything and thoroughly enjoyed!

From the owner: Guido’s Grill in Camberwell is not another steakhouse. We bring genuine Latin American parrilla to…read moreyour plate, cooking over real charcoal so every cut carries a smoky, caramelised edge you only get from open flame. Our seasoning is honest and precise which means the meat leads and the extras support. Portions are generous and chosen for texture and flavour rather than looks. Our recipes come from family tables not trend boards. Sauces, marinades and sides are crafted to balance the steak, to finish rather than hide the flavours. That homestyle approach makes each meal comforting and bold at once. We focus on craft and consistency. Every steak is selected for eating not pretending. We train the team to respect timing, temperature and technique so the experience is repeatable night after night. Service is warm and unpretentious. Guido’s is a neighbourhood place where neighbours talk, laugh and eat well. Finally, value at Guido’s is rooted in skill not shortcuts. You pay for real fire, real cuts and real flavour. That combination of authenticity, care and community is why locals come back and why visitors remember us long after they leave.

Delicious food and authentic vibes! Would definitely go back. In fact I already did - a few days…read moreafter my first visit!

Everything from cachapas to papellon, and for an excellent price too! Delicious and authentic…read moreVenezuelan food - would highly recommend!