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.

Excellent place! This is located in a "food hall" not in a closed restaurant but the service is…read moreamazing, the food is excellent... I felt like I was back in Colombia!! The taste of EVERYTHING is delicious. The owner of the restaurant is such a kind person, it was my birthday and him and the staff sang happy birthday to me with a Colombian hat and the cake we bought to celebrate. Definitely a place to visit. I would say that it is one of the best in the DMV!!

This place is not, what it use to be. I just went for lunch, the quality of the food and service…read morehas really diminished. The food was reheated, dry and or refried and the quality is just not there anymore. On top of that half of what I ordered was unavailable. It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass on The Colombian Place for now, and recommend other Colombians not waste their time or money.

Simply delicious! Authentic Colombian food....I am an empanada snob. Having grown up sampling these…read moredelectable treats from cultures all across the globe, I am familiar with different varieties and styles. At our catered event, the team came prepared in their food truck to feed an army. Polite and solicitous, each item in every order was cooked to golden brown perfection. We sipped on Colombian sodas, tried out their tostones and enjoyed the empanadas. Whether traditional gluten-free corn masa, or fluffy fortified flour, every empanada was perfectly filled and expertly prepared. No raw soft spots, split casings or burns and char! The service was outstanding and food was delicious. A+

The Best Empandas I've had the pleasure of trying! The chicken ones amazing but the spinach ones…read morethey had I tried I was in heaven! Highly recommend! Got to try them at barley naked while working at tge oktoberfest and can't wait to catch them again!

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!

Tasty food, good portions, it does get really crowded on weekends, but that's expected…read more Will comeback again.

First time to a Peruvian Resturant with an extensive menu. Prior to this I've only been to Peruvian…read morechicken resturants. We got 1. ceviche de pescado, 7. Lomo saltado, 1/4 pollo a la brasa with yuca frita and everything was good. I kinda wish we tried the beef hearts, but maybe next time!

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!

Arepa Zone appears to be a mostly pick up/delivery restaurant; however, there is seating, though…read morelimited. There were 3 tables that could sit 4 at each. It appeared to be pretty busy, but we still got food relatively quickly! I ordered a Pork Pabellón Bowl, while my boyfriend ordered a Beef Pabellón Bowl. It was a very nice portion with a good amount of meat. Pork was okay. It was a bit dry, but with the sauce it was very tasty though a bit salt. The plantains really balanced out the meal with their sweetness. I wouldn't say there is anything too special about the beans but they were creamy with some chew. My boyfriend's beef bowl had sauce on it and peppers. He didn't have to add sauce like me. Employees were very nice and gave us a free slice of ham bread. Very good for the price!

Delish food. Strong, hot coffee. This place gets busy. Best to order ahead and pick up upon…read morearrival. Great gem in Fairfax.

This is not a restaurant at all. It's a divey bar. They don't serve food at all unless you get…read morethere at certain time. At least that's what I was told when I went there to eat supposedly authentic Colombian food and was told when I asked if they served food. Was not friendly or welcomed. I guess I you want to drink alcohol might be ok but not a friendly restaurant atmosphere at all.

The first time I was there was this summer when Colombia was playing..we were looking for a spot to…read morehave Colombian food & cocktails.. it was clean had good music but not enough waiters in the middle of the afternoon.We asked for few fix drinks and didn't have a bartender. The waitress had to go behind the bar to mix the drinks and looked like she was struggling. We did had one drink each & had some appetizers I have to say I was a little disappointed not to mention the price for a drink was crazy expensive on the other hand we order empanadas & a platter of chícharon and it was really good.

All I need to say is "fried snapper." It is SO good. That's pretty much the only reason I go. When…read morethey don't have the fish, I literally get up and leave. The other dishes I used to eat on the menu were removed, but as long as the snapper remains an option, that's all they need. One thing that seems to be different than before is being able to choose the snapper size that you wanted. If having the options between 2 sizes like before still exist then great, but it hasn't been an option for the past 3-4 times that I've gone.

Laura our server was good. Last night was a busy night with a large party and we were there for a…read morework dinner. Food was good! The ambiance had a cute little vibe with music.

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.