This place is worth the trip. If you're American, you'll be happy with the direct translations…read moreexplaining the basic dishes. Prices and value are sooooo good, the language differences aren't problematic as all here speak English. But don't expect basic to mean lacking flavors or quality. Sure, many items couldn't be more straightforward, and even then, technique translates into superiority. They fry fish and chicken really well, but it is the thinly pounded pork and beef steaks that rise above most. Can you eat a pound of your chosen animal? If not, and like with the 'typical' Columbia platter, you will be going home with clipboard-sized leftover pieces that reheat nicely. Platters come with rice, tostones, potato (boiled, then baked?), achiote onions and other sides...salads come with most of the entrees. Their sausages are amazing and different. The marinated steak is also rather unique... and don't forget the PORK HARMONICA - a pork belly they score in a crisscross pattern, then deep fry! The 'typical' has all the meats on one plate! Their empanadas are $1.25 (?) and are made from corn masa, not wheat flour...they are well sized, and the corn is a moister and better starch medium to highlight the beef or chicken fillings. But the food, as great as it is, almost pales compared to the HOT SAUCE... a combination of onion, garlic and herbs in a heated yet controlled flavor, kicked slightly by tomato acidity. It ramps up fast, but peaks out quickly and doesn't shoot into exponential spice or eat unevenly. On the 1-to-10 heat scale, I'll give it a solid 5... not for the beginners, but it has more flavor than heat, as a profile. It is obscenely good, and since I hiccup when it reaches too high a spice level, this is perfectly edgy. I can put a little on, taste the flavors more than the heat, and rely on the basic starch items to buffer the experience. And if Columbia national soccer/football team is playing that day, you won't be able to touch the joint unless you're there an hour early.

Ordered two empanadas de carne today. Warmed them up at home and the empanadas were filled with…read morepotato. Not even a shred of meat in either empanada. Such disappointment how restaurants are taking shortcuts and ripping their customers off. This place is a miss!

We've been here a few times for dinner. There were five of us and we ordered.: two Carne Asada,…read morebistec encebollado, Camarones al Ajillo appetizer and a dinner entree. The carne was cooked only one way since they are thinly cut. It was good and could have used a little more salt. Even though the carne was thin, it was easy to cut and soft to chew. The shrimp in garlic sauce was very good. The garlic sauce was tasty and delicious when added to the white rice and plantains.

We stopped on Easter Sunday for breakfast. It was low key and music was playing very low. I had…read morecoffee and a carrot/orange juice. I enjoyed the juice more than the coffee. The coffee was too strong. Also they offered whole milk or almond milk. There was no half and half or other choices. For my main entrée I order the grilled chicken breast with rice and beans (calentado) which is a typical Columbian dish. It was good and filling. Also ordered a pastry bread made of yuca. It was delicious. The attention was fast and the food was served promptly.

This unassuming Columbian bakery/cafe has the best pandebono in the area!!! Highly recommend! Every…read moretime I'm in the area, I usually grab 4-5 pandebono to go lol but they do have indoor seating. I haven't gotten much else from here aside from their beef empanadas and chicharron, but those are good too!

The best kept secret in Dover!…read more My boyfriend and I came here by chance when we were in Dover craving yuca fries, and since then, we've been hooked! We even came here to eat two days in a row once hahah Prices can't be beat, food is high quality deliciousness, and employees are extremely nice. You really get more bang for your buck when you order Bandeja Paisa, Especial de Bandeja, or the Calentado Paisa. They're all a little different but they each come with a variation of your choice of meat (grilled beef, chicken, pork, or chicarron) with rice, beans, egg, and corn patty in addition to whatever makes each dish different. For example: Bandeja Paisa includes grilled beef, chorizo, AND chicharron; Especial de Bandeja includes maduros and a beverage. Those options are all between $9-$12.50 AND the portions are huge!!! Sometimes when we don't want to get a huge platter like the ones listed above, we'll even opt for ordering multiple sides to make our own "platters" lol. I've ordered sides of yuca fries, chorizo, rice, and the Caldo de Costilla (beef rib broth - $4 under the breakfast menu) and be SUPER full at a super cheap price! ALSO! They have the best pink sauce and hot sauce ever. I don't know what it is about it, but it's just sooo good and flavorful. The pink sauce is very garlicy and the hot sauce has a nice kick and a slight vinegar-y taste. Mmm. I can't rave enough about this place. It's a tiny restaurant though so tables are limited (especially with COVID-19 social distancing in place), but if you have a chance to dine in, do it! They also offer take-out. Highly recommend!

Altoque is Spanish for "not cheap." My Colombian coworker brought us here on his recommendation and…read moresaid the arepas are best. We walk in, and the first thing I note is there's no English spoken here, which is honestly not unexpected in Dover. At least the menu is translated. In fairness, everyone else was ordering so I got rushed. While everyone else got arepas, I chose the Hawaiian patacon (plaintain) dish. Price for all dishes was around $15 + tax, which seems high for the size of the arepas but was about right for the patacon. The dish was delicious, the plaintains well fried to hold up the ample portions. As others around the table said, the fries here are nothing special and I agree, which is part of why I picked a dish that didn't include them. Everyone else was getting a drink so I was pressured into guanabana. I prefer tamarind normally, but fresh-mixed guanabana wasn't bad; I just wish I had a way to tell them not to put ice in mine. (At least we're talking 6 cubes and not 30.) Main problem: Very long wait for our food, at least a half hour from our order to when it appeared. Takeouts were getting prepared and sent out as we sat and waited, and our lunch break took over 90 minutes when all was said and done. On a work day. So you will want to call ahead here, not eat in. Not to mention that it's a fairly small interior - it can fit some tables, but our group of 6 took up at least half the capacity. In the end, to cut the wait short, my friendly coworker had to go up and pay for us instead of having the waitperson come by. She's clearly overworked, taking orders from front to back, bringing food from front to back, and managing the whole process. This isn't a bad place if you want to take out dinner, or a lunch that will have leftovers for dinner. But there is comparable food in Dover that's at least this good, portions at least this big, prices lower, waits shorter, and even with more room to sit. So relative to others in the town, I'm capping it at 3 stars.

First time at any restaurant I go for the basics, which here was arroz con pollo, which included…read morehalf an avocado sliced and arepas, a baseline meal I've had maybe 50x. This version, topped with cilantro and sprinkled with your choice of sauces, was super. Cost = $10.50, which is an incredible deal if you add an appetizer and share the sumptuous portion.

We made our way to Dover and came to this little gem for lunch. Our waitress was excellent and very…read moreattentive. The establishment was clean and service was fast. We ordered a picadera sampler with rice and beans and everything was delicious. My only complaint is that the morcilla was cold and flavorless. I will definitely come back.

Great rotisserie chicken! Better than Costco (for sure), and it's worth the splurge. The sauces go…read moresooo well with the chicken and it's also super juicy and well seasoned. I wish I lived closer to this spot - it's a great grab and go dinner for the family on nights where cooking feels like too much. Ty for reading :3

Tge chicken is incredible. Just great & consistency is the best part. The pork cracklings are to…read moredie for. Rhe potatoes are a bit bland but fixable. I enjoy their soup very much because its very healthy and full of vitamins . That soup on the menu is called consomé de menudencias or chicken soup. It features a rich chicken broth with pieces or giblets and the traditional taste of Colombian home-style seasoning. So good and so healthy. Only negative is the prices are getting out of hand. Pro tip: perfect hangover meal

A cute little Colombian bakery located in a plaza across the street from Fitness factory. The staff…read morewere friendly. My dad and I stopped by to get pan de Bono. My dad raved about this bread he ate when he went to Colombia many years ago. It's made with cassava starch, egg and cheese. Each one costed $1.75. It was flavorful; slightly sweet and soft. It was different. I wouldn't mind buying it again. The bakery had other pastries and savories as well. There were a few tables for dining.

They say they are open until 8 PM, but both times I went at about quarter of they were mopping the…read morefloor and they said they closed the cash register. It's very annoying when you just want to pick something up quickly.

I Like coffee & Really Like La Sierra Cafe Con Leche for its Amazing full bodied flavor and…read moreexceptionally creamy taste. It's out of this world Great coffee. Freshly roasted with fresh milk that has been heated just right its a marriage of deliciousness that cannot be beat. They also serve Colombian empanadas, breads, pastries, egg platters, killer chorizo, and alot more. All of which pair perfectly with this fantastic coffee. I'm a big fan of the apple turnovers but its all very good. There is street parking out in front and a side parking lot as well. Service is not the best but luckily for them this coffee could sell itself. Recommend you give it a try.

Love them. Always friendly service, and bilingual, I try my best in Spanish, but she understands…read moreme :) their chorizo is always so good. Coffee is full bodied, they will steam the milk or cream if you prefer. They have a case full of bakery items.. you can easily get things to go or stay awhile. Locals sit on steps, stand outside, or sit inside... its a comfortable and friendly place. Did I mention the coffee? Don't pass them up if you are in the area, its very good.

First time visiting with co-workers for lunch. A decent "hole-in the-wall" Colombian restaurant…read more Pros: I tried the "Typical Colombian" under their breakfast menu, which included steak, rice and beans, corn pie, and scrambled eggs. Not bad for $9! Their portions are big! But I'm not complaining because I always love taking leftovers home to enjoy for another meal. I had asked for water and the waitress brought me a bottled water. I thought she was going to charge me for it, but she didn't! (Not sure if she forgot, or of they give out bottled waters for free, but I'm not complaining). Food came out pretty fast, especially since we were on our lunch time crunch. Cons: Street parking is not always easy, not sure if they have a lot in the back. Also, my steak was a little too dry. Overall, a restaurant I would recommend and revisit in the future!

Great food and service price was great for the amount of food. Will definitely try again.read more

June 2026. Last night was our first time at El Marino and everything we had was delicious. There…read morewere four of us and we shared four entrees and an appetizer. The ceviche and fish stew were absolutely amazing. five stars for food and service. Decor is very basic but clean and nice so 4 stars for that.

Came here for the lunch special on the weekday. Came with a soup, a drink, and a giant entree! We…read moreordered the green spaghetti with fried fish, and a lomo saltado. I would say they are pretty solid options, and the portion sizes were big. I wouldn't come here if you were in a rush though as our orders took a while for it to come out. Very spacious store, with plenty of parking in the back. I would say it's definitely worth it for their lunch price.