Tasty food, large portions, reasonable price, and quick, friendly service. Not a fancy place but…read morebetter than most fast food

This is a hidden gem in this obscure shopping center and an area I don't normally drive through. I…read morewas using the Yelp surprise me feature and decided why not! I enjoyed how crispy the fries were and you need to ask for whatever that green sauce they have is! The sauce had a little kick, but made the food so much better. I was not a big fan of the beans, I rather have them less watery but everything else was great. I will be checking this place out again in the future.

Wonderfully husband and wife duo who have a small and cute boutique cafe!…read more Food is great quality, fresh, and great price. Breakfast all day! Our server was great and had great suggestions!

Papusas are hard to mess up. There are a ton that have ok papusas. Rosita's papusas are probably…read morethe best I've ever EVER EVER had. Every layer of the pupusas from the papusa to the curtido, to the red sauce to the spicy sauce is solid by themselves, but put everything together and it is a party. We don't go enough because we don't live near there. But when we go we eat and order to go so we can freeze them and eat them when we want a good papusa. I haven't tried anything else because I'm hooked on the papusas, but the place smells amazing! Also, the service is great!

Visited on a Wednesday morning, the restaurant was pretty quiet with only 2 tables occupied…read more They have a nice selection of Colombian pastries readily available, we didn't try any but they all looked delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the cute ambiance inside, we were not expecting that al all. Service was nice and attentive, we waited about 15-20 min for our food. We ordered 2 Colombian breakfasts, they were both delicious! The coffee was pretty good too! Will definitely be back to try more things. Minus one star because there was a water leak in the middle of the dining area but the staff didn't seem to mind it at all. That was a bit concerning.

The inside of Aroma Cafe is very relaxing--a nice playlist of Colombian music playing alongside…read moreESPN on 24/7. The beautiful artwork featuring local women of color from Colombia adds a great cultural touch, and there's plenty of parking. I ordered the Papas Rellenas (picadillo-stuffed potato fritters), which were really big, dense, and satisfying for $5. I also got the bandeja paisa (with kidney beans, steak, fried egg, pork belly, etc.), knowing it would take about 20 minutes on a Monday at 10:45 a.m. That wait felt outrageous, though--only about 10 people were in a space that could easily hold 100. However, the pork belly and steak wasn't overcooked and very flavorful. Even the sausage bursted with flavor. The food was authentic and tasty, but the long wait is a dealbreaker for me unless I'm with a friend craving Latin food and have time to spare. I probably won't return on my own unless it's a weekend and I have time to kill.

Easy to find. Great location across the street from LIDL. Busy location but we arrived just before…read more4pm. Staff greeted us warmly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We enjoyed our meals and got some beef empanadas to go. Overall the food, service and ambiance was very appealing. Next time I will get the pollo à la brasa.

Family meal #1 consist of whole chicken, 8 sauces, 2 sides, and 2 sodas. I opted for Yuka fries &…read morered bean and rice mix as my sides. Yuka fries were okay. They weren't crispy like I prefer my Yuka fries so that was a downside however they do not skip out on the portion for this side. Rice & red bean mix was okay as well. Pretty simple for this side. Whole chicken might be the star of the show! Chicken was extremely tender and quite literally fell off the bone! I like how this wasn't over seasoned to overpower the dish. The whole chicken ended up being 2 meals for 2 ppl so I think this could be shared for 2-4 people depending on the person of course. Now I am a sauce girl & unfortunately I was disappointed in the sauce that was paired. The white / yellow sauce didn't have much of a taste and not sure what this was suppose to be. The green sauce was a simple jalapeño sauce I believe. I'm used to this sauce to be more creamier however it was very simple and more liquid than creamy. Service was nice & there's indoor seating! Outdoor parking is a little limited.

Food: great. Service: great…read more Ambiance: great. Asado con chorellana was very good. Delicious.

Beef saltena is the absolute best. Must get. Cheese empanada was cold, yet sweet, but don't bother.read more

1 Star is too much -- Very disappointing experience…read more We were really excited to try this restaurant because we were hoping for an authentic Argentinian dining experience. Unfortunately, it was nothing like what we expected, and the food was extremely disappointing. Then I found out the owner is Bolivian not even Argentinian. The chimichurri was red and had a very different taste than what we expected. The green hot sauce was basically like eating raw jalapeño--extremely overpowering. The mashed potatoes were watery and very salty, and the broccoli was literally sitting in so much water that almost half of the bowl was full of it. The rice tasted like microwave rice, and the French fries were just ordinary fries. The biggest disappointment was the meat. It was extremely fatty, chewy, and had almost no flavor. The chicken was overcooked and tasted like leftovers that had been reheated. For an Argentinian restaurant, the quality and preparation of the meat should be one of the highlights, but unfortunately, it was the complete opposite. Honestly, we could barely eat our food and ended up leaving most of it. What made the experience even worse was that, despite barely being able to eat the food, we were still charged half of the meal. The total bill was over $85, and that included $5 for a small cup of what tasted like microwave rice. Just in case the food looks half-empty in the pictures, we did put some of the food onto our plates to try it. Unfortunately, we couldn't eat it, so that's why some of the containers look partially empty. As someone who was genuinely looking forward to trying Argentinian food, this experience was incredibly disappointing. In my opinion, this restaurant does not represent the quality or flavors that people expect from Argentinian cuisine. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant, and I would not return.

I came to La Estancia for a family birthday celebration, and must say, they did an excellent job…read moreaccommodating a party of 17, including six children. The service was excellent and accommodating. I was impressed because I know large groups can be difficult to wait on, so was very pleased with the service and how quick they were to get our orders in and us served. We ordered a variety of appetizers, such as the the empanadas, calamari, and garlic shrimp. My favorite items were the empanadas and calamari, which were extra tasty with the accompanying sauces. We also ordered a variety of grilled meats, including the two large Parrillada meat platters and picanha . The accompanying sides we tried were the fries, cheese rice, fried yucca, and plantains. I really liked the plantains, but the cheese rice was not was I expected. It was more like grits than cheesy rice. The meats were cooked to how we requested it, and of course tastes especially good with the sauces. My favorite cuts were the strip steak, beef rib, and picanha. I didn't really care for the sweet breads, but that is a personal preference. Value wise, the Parrillada platters could easily feed 4 - 5 people, so we had plenty of leftovers. I would definitely recommend checking out La Estancia if you enjoy grilled meats!

Overdue review, but my mom and I have been coming here for years. The waitresses are always so warm…read moreand welcoming; it really feels like home. They usually have Bolivian folklore music playing, which is a nice vibe, but the real star is the food! Some people might say it's not the best, but honestly, after trying other spots, this is hands down one of the best in NOVA. Pro tip: come early in the morning for a fresh salteña. The sopa de maní is super rich and flavorful, and the charque was perfectly crispy and delicious. I had such a nice time here with my mom on our mother-daughter date, and as regulars, we'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

I figured I'd give this place a try since it's right next door -- big mistake. Every other table…read moregot the cute little courtesy bread while waiting for their food, but I guess I didn't make the VIP list. My drink showed up in a Styrofoam cup while everyone else had actual glasses -- classy, right? Then came the $18 "meal": a tough steak, hotdogs, and fries. And if you're thirsty? Don't even ask for water unless you plan to buy a bottle. For the price, the service, and the attitude, this spot's definitely not it. Definitely won't be going back. Also looking at the price on yelp and what I had to pay it seems sketch!

The service was great the food was great and it is reasonably priced I am definitely eating there…read moreagain

Hey, My man picked up food near by our hotel and brought it…read moreback to us! The sauce was good. The chicken was just ok. Not too much flavor or seasoning. The rice was good, veggies were plain Jane. Plantain was good. The carne asada SUCKEDDDDD!!!

This is a popular local place to eat south-of-the-border food. The kitchen does a good job. I…read morecannot speak to authenticity, but the food is very good and service is fast and friendly. Parking is a breeze in the large lot, and the oudoor seating is comfortable and appreciated. I think, however, that the stand-out piece is the delicious and ample margarita served in a strikingly beautiful glass.

This is the most delicious food. We always Uber Eats it. Taquitos and Papusas are our go-tos. Queso…read moreis spectacular.

Flavor! Value! Chicken!!…read more We got takeout from Jacalito and were blown away. The amount of food, the quality of the food, and the price are all beyond what we expected. Plantains perfectly fried! Juicy chicken with crispy skin! It's our new go-to take our spot.

I'm still working on trying out several of their menu items, so I can only speak to their Peruvian…read morechicken, nachos, and yucca. I get the Peruvian chicken with yuca 95% of the time. I am never disappointed with this order (personally speaking). The nachos didn't match the photos on the wall. I thought I'd have fewer nachos (with ground beef) , like a light meal like I wanted. It came out like a meal for 2 lol. Super heavy. I wished there was a bit more salt in it, but it was still good.