Delicious Colombian baked goods. Their pan de bono is amazing! You can get an assortment of breads…read moreand desserts for a reasonable price. They also have seating and regular dining food. Service is always pleasant and helpful.

We went here for Valentine's Day!! the service was superb, the food was delicious and the portions…read morewere large. The atmosphere was really nice with two tv's, one with music and the other just playing. The have the most delicious homemade tacos & salsa, all so very good!! The staff is so very attentive, and caring and the pricing is reasonable and well worth it!!! A great place to eat for any occassion!! We will be going back!!!

First time going today and I am amazed! The food was phenomenal. My husband had the Bandeja Paisa…read moreand I got the Mama Juana bowl Everything was so so amazing I could eat the rice plain it was so flavorful! The meat melts in your mouth. The service was awesome very sweet and attentive. I pray this restaurant continues to prosper and grow because their restaurant deserves to be slam packed! My husband and i will definitely be back soon!! they do a GREAT JOB!

Very nice staff The food was authentic…read more The place was clean and festive We would return to try other menu items

Yummy ymymum I turned all my food into spaghetti yum yum yum very good food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

I love "Mary's Arepas" food, they are normally at the Soda City Market on the Saturdays. Check them…read moreout on FB to follow weekly locations. Arepa's are a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Columbian times, and is notable in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela. I had the chicken Arepa with onions, tomatoes sauce and its was Delish!!!! Everything is so fresh and seasoned well. I would order two, you will want a extra to take home for sure. Price is reasonable for portion size. Professional and good yum yum!! Be patient because most of the time there is a line. I literally follow them on social media for their weekly location!

This is the worst empanda i've EVER had. They were super hard and you can tell they were old. I…read moreordered the veggie empanda and it came out quickly. Food was NOT hot at all..When I took a bite I could barley chew on how hard it was. It was mushy and gross. the pico de gallo tasted like straight vinegar. If you want to waste your money come here.

We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

I have recently discovered Colombian food thanks to Sachas Cafe, and I must say, this place is…read moretops. The portions are huge, the food is fresh, the service is friendly, and everything was delicious. It's the standard food you would find in a Colombian establishment, but very high quality. Also, their sauce is wonderful. I'll definitely be coming back. Many many times!

I know this is likely a chafing dish kind of restaurant. I should have assumed that before I came…read morein. This meal was DRY! The corn cake was dry. The chicken was dry. I had to really smother it in one of their sauces. The ambience is nice. The music is nice and at a comfortable volume. Service is responsive. I'd eat here again, but only to try something different and give them a chance to redeem themselves. Don't not try this place. Just don't order anything with shredded chicken or their corn cakes (arrepa) If I had a suggestion it would be to have a "tasting day" to get some outside people, non Dominicans, to give them feedback.

Finally tried the whole fried fish, and it was perfect ... so tasty and juicy, with perfect…read moreseasoning! The skin was incredibly crispy without being greasy. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and even better food! I'll definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

Los Paisas - Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte…read more New York strip, added shrimp - comes with rice, beans, yucca. Chimichurri. Enjoyed their food so much, I brought home chuleta de cerdo (pork) plate - with a piece of their amazing Chorizo, a chicken empanada and beef empanada and platanos maduros! I broke open the piece of pork so that you could see inside, so tender and juicy very flavorful with a beautiful crispy crust on it. It is my absolute favorite number one Colombian restaurant in the area, the owners and the staff are such good people. It was packed to the gills yesterday! Really loved the table in front of me that was full of family celebrating a birthday. It is always a treat to eat in! Cannot beat the prices for the portions and the quality. Always consistent.

I ordered on DoorDash so I can't speak to their customer service but the food was great! I ordered…read morePabellon Criollo full of flavor. I'll definitely be ordering again.

Knew this was a fairly new establishment, but saw a couple of good reviews. We were out and…read moredecided to give it a try. The server took a while to come to us even though we were the only customers in there. There was a language barrier. We ordered from the South American menu because we already love Kimchi and Korean Garden for Korean food. It took probably 30 mins for our appetizer to come out. Our waters came out a few mins before that. A gentleman who came in after us and had special requests got his food first although he did order Korean and according to some reviews there are 2 kitchens back there? When our food came out my sirloin was like beef jerky and had no seasoning. My husband ordered shrimp and it looked like the small shrimp you purchase from the freezer section of a grocery store. He said it was good, but was basically shrimp scampi. Nothing special. The bill came to $55. The server never came to our table except to bring our appetizer, initial water, and food. We will not be back.

Que más podría contar or avisar de la comida y el ambiente de esta panadería/restaurante…read more Divino? Me encanta? Perfecto? I have always enjoyed visiting Greenville and it's fantastic Colombian restaurants. El Carriel has over and over exceeded my expectations for well over 5 years now. The food is as authentic as it gets. The portions are HUGE. The servers are tan amable. The panadería has yet to disappoint me with their selection. Must try are buñuelos, as well as pan de bono. The arroz con pollo is great. The almuerzo Colombiano is authentic and full of sabor autentico. The weekend pollo asado is like walking into a kokorico in the 1980's Bogota. The selection of jugos is next level. The coolers and products are always on point in their diversity and relevance. Absolutely worth a visit and some light grocery shopping, even if it's for a little mekateo and some authentic ingredients shopping..

Fantastic Colombian food. Fast service and the best mural of Cali on the wall. Empanadas de…read morecambray were Warm and delicious.

Food muy mala. Service: el peor que atención tan mala. La…read moremesera super mal educada persona que te tira los platos en la mesa. Ambiente muy malo, nada comparado con un restaurante paisa con ambiente colombiano. Muy mala experiencia en general.

First of all, this place is amazing. I've had the pleasure of eating here 4 times now as it is…read moreover an hour from my house, but each time it's as good and better than the last. The service is always stellar despite a small language barrier, the people always talk to you and are even considerate of my small Spanish speaking ability. And the restaurant has a truly Colombian feel, small and intimate very similar to the restaurants I frequent in Barranquilla and Santa Marta. Truly thankful I found this place and look forward to eating here again very soon.