Excellent Colombian food and very nice people. Authentic Colombian food. Easy to order in quick to…read morereceive Neil.

Amazing food popped in there because jarochita was full but this place is a gem but i got blown…read moreaway by the bandeja de paisa just an amazing and delicious meal.

Service is quick and food is delicious. The chicken is always so good here. The Picada is huge,…read moregood enough to share. This is one of the best Colombian places you can find in the dmv. The empanadas and arepas are really good too!

We finally made it to Ritchie's! This is a little spot located off a super busy road, but in my…read moreopinion still easy to miss. It was super busy inside when I picked up my take out (I'd say they are definitely understaffed) and I felt for the one guy taking in person orders, phone orders, and waiting and bussing tables. With that said, the food was overall wonderful. I highly recommend the ropa vieja and the chicken or beef empanadas. SO good. We'd probably skip the Sobra Barriga a la Criolla (we'd prefer more sauce/flavor and I don't think the meat was actually flank steak, it appeared to be brisket). Well definitely return!

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.

Very cute and cozy express coffee shop. Emphasis on express as there is very limited seating and…read morethey have a barista that prepares specialty drinks and a very small selection of pastries and ready made sandwiches. I tried the beef pies (Carimañolas) and cheese flatbread (arepa). The cheese flatbread was overwhelmingly salty but the beef pies were delicious! Sorry no pics, I ordered both to go. Definitely wouldn't mind getting more beef pies again and trying their lattes.

Aroma Express was... an experience. I ordered a cappuccino and a spinach and feta muffin. The…read morecappuccino was fine -- not terrible, not amazing (I've definitely had better). One thing to note: if you're dining in, you must tell the barista or you'll automatically get everything in to-go packaging. Now, let's talk about the muffin. It was so salty I briefly questioned my life choices. The texture was spongy, and despite being heated, it somehow arrived on my plate cold and emotionally unprepared. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, and I wouldn't recommend it -- unless you're in the mood for mild disappointment with a side of sodium.

Bad service . Nasty dry food. Over priced. No good manners. I don't know how stay in business.read more

Needs better customer service and honor your prices that you display I felt taken advantage of.read more

A small business that deserves all the support and attention. Initially stumbled upon this location…read morea year ago when I was shopping at Clarksburg Premium Outlets and it made such a lasting impression that I finally was able to come back for round two. They specialize in Colombian street food, particularly empanadas and hot dogs. Service is quick and they make everything to order. They have a couple of tables and chairs in front of their set-up to enjoy the food. The perro caliente is the star of their menu; I've never had anything like it before coming here. In addition to your standard hot dog, they add mozzarella cheese and onions topped with pineapple sauce, mayoketchup, garlic mayo, and crushed potato chips. The combination sounds wild but the flavors cohesively come together for a delicious bite. I don't even like hot dogs but I was sold in the unique sweet and savory combination of sauces + the incorporation of potato chips. As for the empanada, you can't go wrong with any of their offerings. I've had both the chicken and beef and they were both so tasty. They fry them on the spot and the shell has the perfect crisp with every bite. It comes with a dipping sauce which I believe is one of their mayo sauces which definitely elevates the empanadas. They also offer frozen empanadas that you could take home! I wish I lived closer to enjoy their offerings on the regular. In the meantime, patiently awaiting the opportunity to come back and hopefully bring back a load of frozen empanadas!

Awesome empanadas and hot dogs. The best food truck at…read moreClarksburg Outlet! We stop by this place every time we visit the outlet.

This place is located at the Village of Leesburg and it's not a stand alone restaurant. When you…read morewalk it there is a full bar with televisions. Then there are different places you can order from with different food. We had the Arepas and they were amazing. Service can be a bit slow if the area is busy, but the arepas are fantastic. Must try!

This place has gone down hill so badly ! The customer service is the worst ever . Asked the bar…read moretender if we could get some help opening an umbrella so we could eat outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (3/22/2026)! The bartender said sure and never sent anybody to open the umbrella or to even check on our table the whole time we were there . The young lady who brought us our food seemed extremely confused. When we asked to have the umbrella open outside for us to eat this young lady said .... " You have to go into the bar and ask somebody ." She didn't bother to ask her co workers for us. So I asked the bartender said he would take care of it right away and did absolutely nada ! The food has really gone down hill! The Colombian restaurants in Queens, Ny or anywhere else are so superior to this place !

My friend and I wanted to try a few spots in here so we started at Platos fuertes. We got the…read morestrawberry marg pitcher. It was delicious a little dangerously delicious if you know what I mean. The calamari was a little overcooked for me. Next we went to Mosaico and let me tell you that Perro Caraqueño was GAS!! I hate mustard and I couldn't imagine this hot dog not having it. 10000/10 I wish I would have gotten two but this was the warm up for dinner. We ate in the dining area on one of the couches. I love how you can get food from a couple different spots & lounge together.

I mean I can post pictures of the exterior and interior of La Cosecha market, but I can also post…read morepictures of alpacas who visit the market! This is a great venue that hosts businesses that range from arepa shops to bars to a community space. Honestly have fallen in love with how vibrant the space is. The food is unique in the sense that you can go beyond traditional Mexican food and try Venezuelan and El Salvadoran cuisines. If you're ever in DC, check this spot out!

I am so glad that the other bar I was planning on visiting was closed for a private event, because…read moreI probably would not have stumbled upon this wonderful bar/restaurant. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a "random" building, so it might be a bit difficult to find unless you are in the know. Although there were not many folks during my visit, the restaurant gives off a very strong Colombian flare. I originally stopped by to get a drink, but I ended up trying the caserito, which was sort of a combo meal. This meal included a delicious soup, a beer filet, beans, rice, and a small salad. It was quite the meal for only $14 bucks. I do not remember the name of the bean-based soup, but it was out of this world delicious. For $14 bucks, I thought the portions were quite generous. The service was pretty good. Since the bartender/waitress did not speak much English, dining here gave me the perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish. I definitely hope to return in the near future to try more items off of the menu and maaaaybe sing karaoke.

I finally had a chance to come here. Today, I work up an appetite, so I'm here for a late lunch. I…read morebasically inhale my food. The food was flavorsome. Definitely recommend the chicharrones. Service was on point. My waitress made me feel welcome. She was polite and attentive. The only problem that you may encounter is parking. The restaurant doesn't have parking. You just have to find parking on the side of the street or a small public parking behind the restaurant.

Delicious crispy pastelitos. I ordered three mix-n-match pastelitos with shredded chicken, ground…read morebeef & potatoes, and sweet plantains & cheese. Shredded chicken was all right (a bit dry, in my opinion), but ground beef and sweet plaintains were great. The beef one is my favorite by far -- very juicy and flavorful! The sweet plaintains one was pretty unique, both sweet and savory. The texture of the pastry was crispy, and the accompanying cilantro lime sauce complemented the pastelitos well. Only con is that they take a pretty long time to make (maybe 20 minutes?), but the vendor makes everything, including the pastry dough, from scratch, so I can't complain about the fresh quality. Next time, I'll try their empanadas, which look delicious. Great friendly service.

Great addition to the relocated Southwest DC Farmers Market (now at the southern end of the wharf)…read more Arepas were made to order and even after walking home they were hot, fresh, and DELICIOUS!! These are probably the best Arepas I've had in the DMV!