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.

Just got in town...wandering around for a lunch spot and saw Columbia House...quickly checked…read more"Yelp" of course...and based on reviews it was a go. Besides almost every table full at 1:15 lunch...including the back room and it is a large restaurant. We were seated without a wait. Took longer to navigate the huge menu. Hubby and I just wanted a light lunch. He ordered the chicken wings and I ordered the "fish" sandwich w/o cheese. Unfortunately, I was served the chicken sandwich not the requested fish sandwich. It still came with avacado, onions, tomato and lettuce. (No cheese as requested). Once I took a bite I realized I had the wrong sandwich. I was disappointed. Waiter apologized and offered to switch it up...I can see he felt bad and we were not quite sure where we both messed up...could have been me? Him? Not a big deal...I just kept it and enjoyed. Chicken was slighty dry (cheese would have fixed the dryness) but seasoned perfectly. It was a large sandwich with two layers of thin grilled chicken. I would split it next time. I like the way it was served...wrapped in a paper. I requested un-seasoned fries and my request was honored. It was all a generous portion. The restaurant is high energy, food around us all looked delicious and fresh, cocktails looked really good...I wanted to taste the cappuccino martini next to us...tempting to order one. Service was timely, friendly and efficient. Noise level a tad high however it was easy enough to carry on a conversation. Overall, I understand the reason this place was so busy...definately a solid fun place...wish it were on my neighborhood as I enjoy exploring different dishes. Thumbs up for sure.

Fun, authentic and mostly delicious Colombian food. Bakery too! :)…read more Very friendly service. Large, very comfortable room. I wish they had fresh juices (not just fake OJ called "fresh") that's the only part that does not feel truly Colombian.

Small restaurant with a few tables to dine in. Delicious food. Street parking available. The BEST…read moreChicharrón around if you ask me. They have a great $13 special as well.

The food is always sensational , everytime I order it's fresh off the grill . The restaurant is…read morealways extremely clean. This is my go to favorite local spot for sure

BEST chicken quesadilla I've ever had to date. Fresh mozzarella and crunchy! I would definitely…read morecome back again.

We come here for the classic skirt steak which is soft and juice 5/5. Further we order fish fliet…read morewith garlic 4/5, grill chicken 2/5 very dry and rubbery. Chicken noodle soup 3/5. Sides are a let down with small portion & nothing special. Overall is a fair experience.

Food was horrible, never again. It was picked up, and…read moreservice mediocre. Ambience very quiet.

Bandeja Paisa had steak, chorizo, chicharron, plaintain, rice, egg, and beans but was missing the…read moremost important thing - THE AREPA! You can't serve a bandeja without an arepa. Also the service was slow, the empanadas had zero meat and full of potato. Even though the ambient was nice and food was okay, i found it overpriced. The juices were good.

The food was just ok. For an ethnic eatery the food was bland. Everything needed help (except the…read moreguacamole). Whether it was the empanadas (no flavor from the crust or filling), tostones (needed salt or garlic salt), and steak (cooked perfectly but needed flavor). I promise you my tastebuds were/are intact. The staff are pleasant but can disappear not out of rudeness but due to demand. Early evening the restaurant is cozy and perfect for family dinning or date night. The bathroom is clean and well lit. If you like loud, go later on in the evening for watching sports matches.

Happy Birthday to me. I was blessed to have been treated by my babies to eat lunch at my favorite…read morespot. I love this restaurant! where do I buy stocks.? lol wonderful service, great atmosphere, food is delicious!!!!

Since this place opened few months back, I see it all the time during my commute. Finally got a…read morechance to walk in on Saturday morning. Very pretty restaurant, with lots of colors and decorations inside. I was surprised to see their gigantic menu that has so many different kinds of items including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, arepas, papas, ensaladas, patacons, antojos, bakery, desserts and juices. I order couple of beef empanadas and flan to go. The lady packed up my items right away, super quick service. Beef empanadas were filled with beef and potatoes, with delicious green and spicy mayo sauce on the side. I was blown away by the flan. Such creamy taste yet it was dense. Like other flans it wasn't over baked, so it still had light yellow color instead of dark brown on top. My first visit was great. I am going to stop by again to try the other items in the menu.

Really great food, 8/10. Food was freshly prepared and cooked, the little sauce containers were SO…read moreGOOD, definitely made fresh and from scratch. You can tell nothing was frozen or microwaved, everything was made with care. My only complaint is how long it took to make the food. About 30min wait. But hey, that means they're actually cooking the food, right? I would happily eat here again and recommend to anybody. A big plate of fresh hot food for $20? Worth.