If you have not been to Selva, you are missing out on some delicious food! I highly recommend to have a reservation - this place gets packed. We had to wait about 30 min for a table but it was absolutely worth it. It was super busy night and service was great. Guy behind bar came out to get our order for drinks and food! All dishes came out in about good amount of time. We ordered: Patacon Con Hogao: Just get this dish! Delicious! Peruvian Scallops: Wow! Absolutely delicious. The flavors, sauce, presentation - beautifully done. Pork Belly: Ok, if you like pork belly in general, this is the dish to try. It was made to its perfection. Arroz Chaufa Mushroom: This rice dish was amazing. Flavors, aromas, spices, and mushroom - it a must dish to try. All the dishes we ordered were cooked to its perfection and everything tasted delicious. I highly recommend this place and I will be coming soon to try other things on their menu. read more

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The food and service were absolutely fantastic! We hat two delicious margaritas, along with their skirt streak, papas, y mushroom croquetas. I can't wait to come back for another date night. read more

We came here on a Sunday night around 6pm. It wasn't too busy. We ordered our appetizer and entrees. After 1/2 hour of waiting for the food, one of the entrees came out between the 4 of us. We shared that one. Then 20 minutes later another entree came out, not mine though. I was starving and hadn't planned on making the dinner an all evening event. Then after an hour the last two entrees and the appetizer came out. The server who was really nice said there was only one cook working. I can't imagine the wait times if the restaurant actually filled up that night. There were only about 4-6 tables sat while we were there. Food was good though. read more

A Top 101 LA County restaurant. Went for my Moms Birthday to mixed reviews. The good: The sides/appetizers are by far the best items on the menu. Colombian street food taken to the next level! Highly recommend the bunelos that were the best I've ever eaten (And I travel to Colombia monthly. Over 150 trips in the past decade). Go during their Happy Hour with friends/family and order 1 of each to taste the variety. The bad: The kitchen refused to cook the steak Medium Well. Unfortunately, Colombians always burn their steaks and burgers. It's something that's accepted and done at 90% of their restaurants. I just assumed we wouldn't have an issue at a Colombian restaurant. My mom always orders Well done and I tried to explain to the server that since we were there for her birthday to ask the chef to overcook it. We ended up boxing it to go and cooking it to her liking the next day. I'm familiar with fine dining etiquette and Chef standards as I've worked at a 5 Diamond dining establishment previously. Just disappointed that the main courses weren't more varied. I'd go back but only for the Test Kitchen events or Happy Hour. And probably not with any Colombian over the age of 40 that prefers overcooked meat. read more

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Food: Three-stars Service: Five-stars Atmosphere: Five-stars A restaurant in Long Beach that felt like a hidden gem. The dining area had a dark wooden tone that added to the overall ambiance. The entrance led to an amazing displayed bar with screened televisions on top. However, Selva has limited parking on the side, and during busy hours, it can be a challenge to find a spot. Additionally, getting in and out of the parking lot can be a bit tricky due to the rush of traffic on Anaheim St. I suggest finding street parking, even if it means to drive a block or two over. The service at the restaurant was fantastic, and while we ordered more than what is listed below, some of our orders never came out. It was unclear whether it was due to them being out of stock or if they just never made it to our table. Regardless, I appreciated that the kitchen didn't rush our order when we notified our server that we did not receive all of our meals. Instead, they took the items off our order, which was a thoughtful gesture. What I ordered: RAFAJO COLOMBIANO (cerveza and Colombian soda) - Ordered a pitcher. This is a mix of Pale Ale and Inka Cola. Cultural and delicious! PORK BELLY CHICHARRON (Niman Ranch pork belly) - I have mixed feelings about this order. The pictures online looked way tastier than what was presented. The texture of the pork was good, but I expected more. I think I overhyped myself for this. GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (​charred octopus, grilled seasonal veggies, red chummi aioli, yucca strips) - I would SKIP this appetizer. The presentation was pretty. However, for the price and the size of the tentacle, it wasn't worth it. We sliced this baby octopus arm into six pieces, and it came to be the size of a dime, so sad for a sharing plate. SPICY SMOKED POLLO (full) - I'm glad that the chicken was not as a whole but rather chopped into multiple pieces, which made it easier to munch. This was my FAVORITE dish of all. Definitely, order it if it's available. Also, make sure to ask for their spicy green sauce, which pairs well with the chicken. The other three standard sauces are also good with the chicken. YUCCA FRIES (cumin, garlic, cilantro) - Crunchy and a good side order for a group. RIBEYE (24 oz Bone-In) - This item was their Daily Special. We do not regret ordering this. HOWEVER, the menu on the wall DID NOT state that it was Bone-In. There is an extra two or three ounces lost when you consider the weight of the bone. OBLEA (Wafer pancake with caramel) - Thank you for the free dessert. We were here to celebrate my friend finishing grad school. We felt the appreciation for this special dessert. read more

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The waitstaff are sweet, the prices aren't outrageous, it's unpretentious, and it's good to have Colombian in the area. But come on: this isn't even top 101 in Long Beach, let alone Los Angeles (as the LA Times considers it). Drinks menu was limited. Food was greasy. Pork belly was tough, as it didn't come out warm enough. Braised greens were over-vinegared. Corn arepa was just a slab of cheese circles, fried in an exxon tanker of oil. By far the best (in fact, only) successful dish was the smashed plantains, and the sauces were good too. read more

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Selva was recommended to me by a friend who lives in Long Beach and this place deserves all the praise. The service, food, and overall vibe was exceptional - we made a reservation (highly recommend doing so) and ordered the market ceviche, Peruvian scallops, arroz chaufa, pork belly chicharron, patacón con hogao, and oblea for dessert. Everything tasted amazing and their cocktails are well-made / strong, my personal favorites were the Peruvian scallops and the arroz chaufa. I'm definitely planning to come back and try their other menu items. read more

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First: great vibe,the minute you walk in! Pop in happy hour in the bar. Glad we had our reservation, because it was packed. Our waitress Nancy was great. Second: maybe it should've been first? Was amazing. We did a series of smaller plates ( courses) for four. Nancy and great recommendations if we were in between dishes. The octopus was amazing. Oh, wait the cocktails ..... well you should go taste how delicious they are for yourself! read more

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After my 5th visit to Selva, I can safely say that this restaurant is IN THE ROTATION! Delicious, consistent, has the vibes, love it. Heavy hitters: The sauces that come on the side - my fav being the chimichurri. I always ask for more. - Mushroom Croquettes - a perfect little bite of sweet, spicy, truffle-y, savory. Note: it really is a tiny little bite - Peruvian Scallop Crudo - Refreshing, tangy and a burst of flavor. - Pork Belly Chicharron - Perfectly cooked, crispy but also melts in your mouth? - Arroz Chaufa - I wasn't expecting too much from a fried rice, but this fried rice is IT. So much flavor packed into this dish. - Sweet Plantains - I get this every single time and could also be part dessert and you get so much of it. I just really love plantains. - Ceviche (specifically the daily special salmon ceviche) that comes with plantain chips - The best sharing appetizer. The plantain chips (which you can also order as a side) are the perfect vehicle for the ceviche. Everything else: ALL have been wonderful. There hasn't been a dish here that I haven't liked, especially since all the dishes have so much flavor. There is also a daily specials menu (protein or type of ceviche) that is great. Cocktails are all excellent here. My favorites being the la frambuesa and pisco mel. They pair well with all of the food and feel like a vacation. Service here is 10000/10. Everyone is wonderful and knowledgeable. It is a decently sized restaurant (for Long Beach), we have sat at the bar, in the bar area, and the main dining area. I do recommend a reservation 'cause it can get busy on the weekends, week days are easy for walk ins. There is a small parking lot on the side/back if not it's street parking and we have always been able to find some with a little bit of patience. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to try Columbian food. read more

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This place was fantastic for a cocktail and appetizers with a girlfriend! Their drinks were strong and delicious. The food was amazing and fresh. Great ambience. Highly recommend! read more

Went here for my birthday last weekend! Food was outstanding. Drinks were too tier. Everything was a damn delicious. read more

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food and service is spectacular. Totally different. Our new favorite. The rib eye is unbelievable! Reservations are recommended. give it a try. read more

I went on a Sunday, which was my first mistake because the menu seems more limited. Then this is what happened: 1. Ordered a sandwich, which came before absolutely anything else. Taste was good but didn't have a lot of pork. It forcibly served as a shared appetizer because it was serve so early compared to the other dishes. We then decided to sort of share the dishes around as they came. 2. Some time later the scallops came. They were divine. 100% recommend those. 3. Bandeja paisa finally came next. It was $98.. which is a complete robbery.. but it claimed to serve one to two people so i gave it a shot. Huge mistake. Flavor was ok at best but the portions are NOT worth that price. 4. Tamal de pollo came out around the same time as the bandeja. Unfortunately, that dish was disappointing too -- not because of the price, but because of the taste. The masa taste was so unique none of the Colombians at the table liked it. I took a quick bite to taste and raved about the chicken in the tamal. My ONE bite was the only one with a piece of chicken!!! I am at a loss. I hate leaving bad reviews. I'd rather not say anything but that price was craaaaaazy! And the more I think about it the dumber I feel. Ambience is really nice though? But definitely never going back read more

I had the wings and mushroom croquettes they were delicious. Took me a minute to determine if I liked the flavor profile because it was new to me. Traditional margaritas were excellent. Had 2 and that was perfect. It's is a little pricey for some budgets read more

We were only two but wanted to sample lots of dishes on the menu. It was difficult to choose so we ordered a lot more than we could eat with the plan to have lots of leftovers. Everything was so good, we finished every single plate. The waiter was helpful guiding us through the menu and helping us making choices. One thing I really liked was that the whole menu is gluten free except for a few dishes. We started with the Peruvian scallop crudo. It had a lot of flavor and was marinated well, with a bit of lemony flavor. Then we got the sea scallop arepas, those were also amazing. The arepas gave it a nice texture too. They had a seasonal special which was a smoked oxtail soup. It did not disappoint. The meat was very tender and just fell off the bone. There is some rice, onion and avocado in the soup as well. Great dish and not heavy at all. We also got chuzos which are meat skewers. The meat was cooked to a medium, and was very tender and good quality, well seasoned. The smoked pollo was juicy and the skin was very crispy which gave it a nice consistency. We finished with the lamb chaufa. The lamb had smokey flavor which was quite unique delicious. However, I thought there could have been more meat in the dish. I also thought the rice lacked flavor. This left me a bit disappointed. Overall, the food was excellent except for the chaufa, and the service was great. It's rare to be pleased with so many dishes, I will definitely be back. read more

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We came on a Saturday night and luckily we got a table. Cute and quaint place. Chill ambiance. Staff was super friendly and accomodating. Food was delicious and fresh! read more

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I took my mom on a wheelchair and they were very helpful. I was happy I found Colombian cerveza. I ordered the Pan-seared Pork and it was delicious. I think it was today's special so not sure if they have it everyday. It's kind of like "Chuleta de Cerdo" for Spanish speakers. Had a club colombia beer and Lulo juice. It was delicious, better than the first time I visited Thai place. First time I did review the juice because it was too watery and too sweet and it was better for sure this time around. Parker the server was excellent! Only thing they didn't have Colombian empanadas read more

Selva - Bandeja Paisa with chimichurri, ají and Peruvian sauce - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Selva Never Disappoints! Selva never disappoints me! I tried the new chef special--the artichoke--and it was my first time ever having one. It turned into a fun little adventure, haha. The waiter joked, "You still need to eat the heart," and I was like, "Ohhh!" We laughed--it was a great moment! I also had my usuals: the mushroom croquettes (so good!), the chuzos (beef skewers), and the ceviche. To drink, I had the Amor mocktail--oh my gawd, everything was absolutely delicious, as always. Selva never fails me. Yes, it's on the pricey side, so come prepared with some cash or your credit card--but honestly, it's totally worth it. The place is always clean, the vibe is beautiful, the music is on point, they have TVs if you want to catch something, and the staff is super attentive at all times. I love this place and highly recommend it! read more

Came here spontaneously with my husband and this place took me by surprise. Were weren't craving anything and not too sure where to eat. This place feels like a hole in the wall and a surprise back patio. Didn't do reservations so we had bar or patio options. It was nice and private outside and the servers were very attentive!!! An advertised Columbia. Food fare. They also have some familiar Peruvian dishes. Cocktails are amazing and you can taste that the bar tender is attentive to their cocktails. Ordered the salve old fashion- love the complex flavor of smoke and aguardiente. Seasonal cocktail with guava. Forgot the name but is so fruity and easy to drink Fernet by night -layers of spice sweetness and holiday goodness Food: Mushroom Croquettes- comes with prosciutto, Croquette ball mushroom salsa base I think. Perfect bite with savory and texture. Good idea for an amuse boche. Pork belly chicharrones. Amazing smoked pork and fried braised to perfection. Goes very well with their condiments. Recommend this for pork lovers Yellowtail ceviche with fried plantain chips, fresh and excellent sauce with the ceviche. Fresh fried plantain and also goes well with the condiments Soup of the day( forgot the name) kind of reminds me of the Peruvian rice soup but thinner and with all kinds of meat flavors. Feels like comfort food at home served in clay pot served with arepas and rice. Smoked pollo- since we dined in the patio we notice a smoker and really want to try their smoked meats. Smoked and crispy paired with their Colombian fried green plantains and side of pickled onion n and a salsa Grilled red snapper paired with with arepas and rice. Nicely flavored snapper and squeezed on grilled lime. Light and flavorful. Dessert Seasonal holiday coconut panacotta with figs Live the flavor, silky panacotta with chocolate crisps and spiced cream and figs. Must try for the season! I am not going to minus a star for this critique but one of my panacotta bite had something small rubbery clump in it. My guess is gelatin that may have not been mixed all the way or something rubbery gummy dropped in? It kinda interrupted the overall silky texture of the panacotta. I informed the waitress and she was so kind to take it off the bill. Excellent and attentive service. For sure will come back and try other things and of course have their cocktails!!! read more

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Eat out a lot for work and pleasure. This is right at the top. Elite. Excellent vibe cool people working.

Okay I loved this place ! I'm Colombian so I can back it up. It's a twist of authentic Colombian food and add a modern/trendy spin. I definitely recommend and can't wait to bring my family to try ! read more

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What a delightful meal. The Colomian cook is top notch. We had the chicken with patacones and rice with beans. The servers were very attentive and knowledgeable. We will return. read more

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Came for a free comedy night and was pleasantly surprised with a very good time! They had themed cocktails that were delicious.

Great food, love the ambience and the service is top notch. Came in with my best friend and probably had one of their larger plates. Has a portion of all that Colombian good has to offer. I can't recall the name of the plate however it has carne, platanos fritos, a fried egg, chorizo, avocado, and reboya roja. Couldn't have ask for a more delicious plates We sat at the bar and the girl at the bar was extremely kind, and always checking in on us. Definitely recommend this gem in the heart of LB. read more

Selva - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Needed a spot for brunch and thought a change from the typical eggs/bacon/avocado brunch might be refreshing. Enter Selva! You still get some brunchy vibes with the heartiness but they deliver them through some real unique flavors! But first and foremost - you MUST get the scallops. You, your friends/family, and taste buds will thank you for doing so. These scallops have an explosion of flavor that just parties in your mouth. 10/10 would highly recommend. Other things we ordered: - selva benedict: 8/10 yum! not too salty and eggs cooked perfectly. - yuccas chorreadas: 8.5/10! this was so very rich with the cheese, and those pork belly pieces are delicious. I would definitely recommend sharing this dish - it definitely gets real heavy and filling! - side of colombian chorizo: 9.5/10!! so freakin' good. - sweet plantains: 9/10 for a great value - huge portion! perfectly sweet and savory with the butter and smoked salt. Service is super friendly and lots of parking available (street and I think there's a small lot in the back). I would definitely come back in the future! read more

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The food, bursting with deep flavors that stay with you long after the meal is finished. The cocktails, just the right amount of everything so expertly crafted! The ambiance, lively, homey, so Long Beach. It's the place we go to when we're too tired and just want to be fed in every way. Can't wait to go tomorrow! read more

Awesome Colombian restaurant located along a pretty busy street in Long Beach. Super friendly service with a great cocktail menu. Came here for brunch. The brunch menu offers a lot of delicious Colombian favorites and I love that it's not overwhelming. The vibe was super chill and when I came in and sat at the bar, I really did feel like I was on vacation somewhere. The cocktails may have played a part in that. I came here with a small group. We ordered a Colombian hotdog, the Selva Bandeja, and some buñuelos. The platter was pretty large and great for sharing. It comes with a lot of delicious Colombian stuff like plantains, steak, eggs (the way you want it), arepa, chorizo, rice and beans. The Colombian hotdog reminded me more of a bratwurst I would get in Wisconsin than a hotdog at say a Costco or something. Very delicious and great texture with crumbled chips on top. The buñuelas were like beignets served with jam and a delicious cinnamon-y sauce. I thought the food here was super well, prepared and very beautifully presented. I am not very familiar with Colombian food in general, but had a grand old time eating through this. The cocktails were excellent. The Batida was yummy and reminded me of a pain killer. My favorite tiki drink. The Colombian punch was also delicious and tropical. Tasted like it used fresh fruit. Overall, we really enjoyed this place. Definitely would come back. Good quality food, something different and at a reasonable price . read more

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Selva was within walking distance to where we were staying and the menu looked really appealing so we decided to dine here while we were in the Long Beach area. We got here early which is what I'd recommend if you don't have a reservation because it got super busy later on as we were finishing up. Everything we ordered was fantastic! Despite being so busy all our dishes were really well executed with fabulous presentation. The proteins we had were so full flavored and tender, the arroz chaufa was crafted to perfection, and the salad was crisp, cool and refreshing. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by for some delicious food here. You won't regret it. Details: (From the website) Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 4pm - 9pm Friday, 4pm - 10pm Saturday, 10am - 2pm; 4pm-10pm Sunday, 10am - 2pm; 4pm - 9pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Happy hour all day Wednesday, Thurs- Sun 4-6 for selected bites and sips Reservations available online Open since Feb 2022 Chef Chef Carlos Jurado is a native of Cali, Colombia read more

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This place was on my list and I finally tried it is so great!!! Food , drinks , service and ambiance 100% Recommend. read more

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This restaurant has some special you can feel ambiance Colombian style but also has American style, food is delicious it's combination like two cultures definitely delicious and service was very good nice people around. read more

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After reading an article reviewing Selva on KPCC/LAist, I added them to my list of restaurants to check out. We stopped by Selva on a Saturday night after placing a reservation on Yelp! We were fortunate to find street parking near by though the restaurant does have a small parking lot. The restaurant was lively and crowded and a bit loud. We were immediately greeted by friendly staff upon entry and then shown to our table. After being seated, we looked through the menu trying to locate the dishes lauded in the article--NONE were available. When I inquired about the dishes described in the then 2 week old article, our server was a bit dismissive saying specials come and go and that those specific dishes were not being offered at the moment (nor did he know when they'd be back). Utterly deflated, we chose other dishes from the standard menu; the pork belly chicharron, braised collard greens, chorizo fried rice, ceviche, and papas bravas. We also got some aqua frescas. The pork belly was delicious and crispy and fatty. The rest of the food was decent but nothing spectacular. The fried rice didn't have much flavor and we couldn't taste the chorizo, all the flavor came from a white sauce (which isn't typical for fried rice). The braised greens were well cooked but again lacked flavor unless you got a bit of pork in your bite. The papas bravas came with a nice sauce and a squid ink cracker-thing which both tasted good but the potato's themselves just seemed to be steamed--no flavor. My friends like the ceviche but I thought it was very salty. All in all, we all agreed we likely wouldn't make a return visit. Overall I think our experience was tainted by the article. I'm still not sure whose fault it was--the journalist for making specialty dishes seem like regular menu items or the restaurant for presenting special dishes as everyday items--either way expectations were not met and that colored our experience. read more

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Service was exceptional. The food and drinks were good! AMBIANCE: Noise level is average. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual ORDERED: - Peruvian Scallop Crudo - Patacon con Hogao - Farm Green Salad - Skirt Steak and Corn Arepas SERVICE: Service was exceptional! PRICE: ~ $50pp Food: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Venue: 4/5 stars read more

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Another great find on Yelp! My husband and I walked in with our toddler and were greeted by such warm and friendly staff. Holly, the manager was incredibly nice and accommodating. I highly recommend making a reservation. We did not have one and there was a wait. The food was excellent, all of it...and we tried a lot. The yucca fries were so crispy and they had a light and fresh dipping sauce. The cheese arepas was light, buttery, and right amount of salt. The pork belly chicarrón was amazing with just the right amount of smokey flavor and incredible crisp to it. The plantains were tender and sweet. The chicken wangs were one of the best of had with slight smokiness and a flavorful sauce. Lastly, the coconut panna cotta had just the right amount of sweetness and creaminesses and the perfect way to end our amazing meal. Selva is a must try and we will definitely be back! read more

Selva - Coconut panna cotta - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such a cute spot for happy hour or dinner! I met up with a few coworkers for happy hour. We had a variety of different drinks and everything we tried was really good. The tapas are pretty small so I would recommend ordering 1 plate for 2 people. They also have a dinner menu. Great spot for sharing! read more

We had a wonderful time hosting our friends and clients at selva we ordered half of the menu and the guys had several of their special old fashioned. My favorite was the grilled octopus. Mmmm. And yes this spot unpretentious, which we love! read more

Selva was amazing. Our server was very nice and gregarious. He gave us some great recommendations and we decided to eat tapas style with a bunch of small plates. The scallops and arepas may have been my favorite. The wings were pretty amazing too. They had such smoky flavor with a bit of a spicy kick. I will need to come back and try the whole smoked chicken for sure. That, and some of the sides like the plantains and the beans and rice would be wonderful. read more

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Great service! The happy hour is amazing, great drinks and even better food. Arepas are small but so so delicious Yucca fries bomb And of course selva burger read more

Selva - The Inca Collins (left) The Bev (right) - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Selva is a great little place. The food is delish...our group of 3 shared: - mushroom croquettes - long beach mushroom fried rice - farm salad - whole chicken And then we had the waffle dessert. Every item was spectacular; loved the spice on the chicken, the dressing on the salad. Wish the salad was a little bigger, I thought it was a little too light for the large portion. The fried rice was good, but would have loved the mushrooms to be a bit more crispy. Chicken was perfectly crispy and seasoned. I thought it was delicious. I do wish their "market price" items had some better value. The 3 scallop/arepa combo was quoted at $38, which just seemed a little much. The dessert I would have skipped, didn't love the waffle with compote/whipped cream. All in all though, great experience and a great place for date night. Great to have a Colombian place in the LBC and an easy way to make reservations through the Yelp app. I'd come back for sure! read more

Very cute interior and nice wait staff. We made a reservation and were seated almost immediately. If you plan on coming, I'd say get there 10 mins early in order to navigate parking. The attached parking is a bit strangely shaped and small so it might be easier for some to park near by and walk to the restaurant. Not in the photos are the yuca fries and 2 drinks (Jamaica-rita and Fernet About Last Night ) which were very good. You could definitely taste the alcohol in the drinks but wasn't overwhelming at all. When we initially got dishes for our first appetizer it did come dirty with a tiny piece of food stuck on to it. However they did give us another clean plate immediately. Ceviche was wonderfully fresh and full of flavor from citrus and coconut milk. The plantain chips sadly kept on breaking anytime I tried to scoop up even the smallest amount of fish. Chicken was also very tender and tasted like it was freshly roasted. They had two restroom which were clean. Overall I would recommend going here, especially because they seem to change their menu every so often so it would be nice to see what new and interesting items they offer. read more

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Delicious! We had so much fun here -- the scallops were fantastic, and we loved the presentation! You can get margarita pitchers for a group and highly recommend the hibiscus one! Service was wonderful too! read more

Selva - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California