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.

It is difficult to find a Colombian place near Reston, Herndon, Sterling area. I found this one! I…read morehave been there only two times so far. I found my favorite, Chicharron con patacones, Delicious! The place is nice and clean. The service very good and the food was great! I will go back for sure.

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!!

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.

Looking for a good steak in an unknown area, we were lucky to have found La Estancia; the pictures…read morewere enough to convince us. The service was 10/10. They were not very busy when we arrived but remained attentive during our entire visit. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. We got a parrillada mixta, which means mixed grilled meats. It was superb! My husband had a cup of coffee, which was also good. Usually, restaurants go for generic coffee, and it's always overcooked. This was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated, music is playing, and there is a bar. It would be a great hang-out spot.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Arepas Pues is a great casual spot in Downtown Silver Spring for Colombian and Venezuelan street…read morefood. Everything feels homemade in the best way that tastes comforting and flavorful! I got the Bandeja Paisa con Carne Asada, and it was SO good! The portion was big and the carne asada was delicious! If you're craving reasonably priced, authentic, hispanic comfort food, I'd definitely recommend giving Arepas Pues a try!

If you've arrived at this place, then you're in the right space! The food is a wonderful…read morecombination of Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian cuisine. I ordered the Ajiaco, a homemade chicken soup with large chunks of chicken, corn, and other veggies. Flavorful, but not salty. The tostones with steak and guacamole on top was excellent, the bottom is a crispy plantain mashed down flat. They place the steak and guac and then drape it with this sauce. It was large enough for two people. I really enjoyed this; flavorful and filling. The steak was tender. You can sit in or take your food to go. The staff is very nice and will explain what the dishes are like if you're not familiar. They have so many things to explore outside of arepas. I look forward to coming back soon!

Really cozy restaurant with yummy, flavorful food and drink. Relaxed, friendly service.read more

Introduction: For my…read moreScrapbook series, I didn't have anything still in business or that I hadn't already reviewed for 2013. I lived in a basement room in Del Ray Alexandria Apr. 2013-Apr. 2014. I'll have 2 representing 2014 during that time period and the next room in house I lived at later in 2014. Experience at Cafe Sazon: I had been to Cafe Sazon twice, 2014 & 2021. Friday, January 24, 2014 was a 1st date. She was from Columbia (no not the country, but the one in Maryland), and we had a pretty nice time. Food was solid here. Various South American foods. I got empanada and some rice platter with a meat. Overall, I was pretty impressed with the food. The staff was cordial enough but not great. The seating is various cafe style seating. Sad side note, the very next day there was a shooting at Columbia Mall; my date was from Columbia. This was ominous considering I just had date with her. Incidentally, a 2nd date never happened. My 2nd experience here by amazing coincidence was on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. My friend was taking me to DCA airport for a vacation to Chicago & Wisconsin. I treated her to Cafe Sazon for taking me to the airport as it was good option more or less on the way to the airport. I got some carne asada, potato, egg, & plantains. All were very good. My friend was impressed. They were a little slow as I remember we had some time but still I did need to catch my flight. If I was back over here, I'd consider enjoying their great food again.

Needed some tequeños to get me through a rough day and am glad to have found this place. Friendly…read moreand fast service at reasonable prices, and the food was delicious. Also tried the patacones and a chicken arepa, those and the accompanying sauces all great. Arepa nicely crisped and to-go wrapping kept it hot until I was home and settled. There is a market with a selection of groceries (dry goods, refrigerated, and frozen) and beer. Looking forward to returning!

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