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.

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

Deliciosa la comida! Riquísima ! Muy amable los trabajadores y el manager nos entregó la comida…read more.... Valió la pena

We visited on a weekday morning around lunchtime and were glad they were still serving breakfast…read more The restaurant is somewhat small but the ambiance felt home-y and I liked that customers included regulars and those just checking out the place, like myself. Our waitress was nice and answered questions we had about different entrees. Given this is a Central American fare type of place, I stuck with a simple Latin breakfast:eggs, beans, plantains, sausage, and crema. It was very good but not spectacular. Overall, we were happy with the food and quality.

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.

Aroma Cafe may be the only option to bring a taste of Colombia to Virginia, but it comes with…read moreconsistently poor customer service and a lack of professionalism. I placed an online order for pickup, was charged in full, and was never notified of any issue. I drove almost an hour to pick up the order, only to be told upon arrival that my order was not ready and would not be fulfilled at all. This order was for an event I was attending, so I was left scrambling at the last minute while staff showed no acknowledgment or accountability for their mistake. I was never contacted, never proactively refunded, and had extreme difficulty reaching anyone. Phone calls went unanswered repeatedly. As a last resort, I commented on one of their Instagram posts and my comment was deleted. I posted again and still received no response. It wasn't until over a month later that someone finally shared an alternate phone number for a staff member. When the refund was finally processed, it was only partial about 65% of the total charge. I am still having to follow up to recover the remaining balance. To make matters worse, I was blocked from their Instagram page. At this point, this is no longer about the money. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. I am a reasonable person and understand that the food industry is complex but businesses do not have the right to charge customers, fail to deliver, avoid communication, and then silence them. This experience was not only disappointing, it was disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is one of the only places offering Colombian food in the area, which leaves customers with little choice. A quick look at reviews across platforms shows that customer service issues are a consistent pattern. I had previous less-than-great experiences ordering here, but this was the tipping point. This business seriously needs education and improvement in customer service. Customers deserve transparency, communication, and respect.

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.

Friendly service, solid food, perfect temperature, beautiful presentation, neighborhood restaurant…read morefeel. I'm extremely picky with Peruvian Chicken, so I ventured outside that vein for CocoRico as this is not on most Peruvian menus around here, and it seems that I made the right choice. I'll be back to explore more of the menu another day.

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

I came in here yesterday for lunch. I had never had Bolivian food before, so I had to try it. I…read morehave had Mexican, Cuban, and Salvadoran, but never anything South American. I got the pique meal and a couple of sodas. The meal was served with llajua ( spicy Bolivian sauce, https://boliviancookbook.com/sauces/llajua-spicy-bolivian-salsa/) as an appetizer. The pique had roast steak, chopped beef hot dogs, hard-boiled eggs, red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served over french fries. The serving size was very large, so I took it home and had the other half for dinner. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and reasonably quick. The meal was brought out in about 15 minutes. The decor was interesting with Bolivian folk themes. There were about 20 or 30 people in the restaurant, which is a good sign. They seemed to be a regular crowd. The total came to about $30.00. No complaints. Keep up the good work. I found the receipt and updated the review. The pique was $19.95, the Refresco de Sangria soda was $3.50, and the fruit juice was $3.75, for a total of $27.20. There was a sales tax of 6% ($1.63), and a Fairfax County food and beverage tax of 4% ($1.09). There was a 15% service fee that I do not recall being disclosed ($4.08). The total was $34.00; I left a $6.00 tip. A $27.20 meal thus became a $40.00 meal. Are you serious? This is 25% in fees and taxes before the tip is even left. If you include a 20% tip, that would be 45% in fees, taxes, and tips on top of the cost of the meal. The restaurant should charge the full price instead of adding on a 15% non-optional fee. Fairfax County should know better than to charge a tax which can and does hurt restaurant sales.

Great Service!! I really liked the ambiance it was very cozy, Sangria was amazing and Food was…read moredelicious!!

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!

This restaurant is absolutely amazing, so clean and the food smells amazing as you go in. Dilcia…read morewaited on me and my family wanted a big to-go order. They had one last Peruvian chicken and my daughter and her boyfriend were so happy. Everything was seasoned perfectly and fresh. We had the Peruvian chicken, fried plantain, saltenas, tacos and desserts. It was all wonderful and we highly recommend everyone to eat at this lovely place

The chicken was okay, but it didn't really have the juiciness I was expecting. The fries were a bit…read moresoggy, which was disappointing, but the plantains were actually very good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, not bad, but there's room for improvement.

We really like their Salvadorean House Specialties. The food is good, most of the time. Every once…read morein awhile the salsa hasn't been our favorite. The service is always good. If you go early it's a quit setting. It gets loud around 7PM.

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.