We come here for the classic skirt steak which is soft and juice 5/5. Further we order fish fliet with garlic 4/5, grill chicken 2/5 very dry and rubbery. Chicken noodle soup 3/5. Sides are a let down with small portion & nothing special. Overall is a fair experience. read more

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We had the Christmas luncheon at the restaurant. I like this restaurant because it's not too noisy or too dark with very good food. Everyone enjoyed the food and service. read more

Villa De Colombia - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Craving a taste of Colombia without leaving New Jersey? Colombian food embodies a sense of delightful magic that'll have your taste buds tingling at the first bite. This South American cuisine is woven from a rich blend of cultural influences reflecting the heritage of the indigenous and the Spanish. Some common favorites are bandeja paisa, chicharró (fried pork belly), black beans, rice, plantains, avocado, and an arepa. Located in the heart of Hackensack on Mercer Street, this establishment has been at the former site of OG of Colombia since 1990, where my partner, our friends and I decided for lunch. Just ask any local, and they'll tell you that Villa de Colombia is one of the best and most authentic BYOB restaurants for Latin cuisine in Bergen County. The reservation was easily made by calling into the restaurant for a party of 5. Upon entering as first-timers, we were greeted by the staff and got a table right away in their comfortable, clean, and cozy-vibe interior at their main dining room. The menu features authentic Colombian cuisine. But as evidence of the ever-expanding community, they have integrated other Latin American and Spanish recipes--something for everyone. As an appetizer, I decided on the beef empanada. For the main meal, we opted for Pechuga De Pollo En Salsa De Champiñones, Tamal Colombiano, Quesadilla Mixta, and Quesadilla Colombiana. Complimentary warm arepitas with hot sauce started our meal. The food was served hot, well prepared, full of flavor, tasty, and delicious. The quality and amount of food one gets for the price is unbeatable. The service was professional, friendly, and not rushed, and our server was Esteban. This was a real treat where all the boxes were checked, which we can recommend. read more

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The service was great incredibly welcoming the waitress spoke Spanish and English. The food came quick and the portions are like I've never seen before. We got paella marinera and o swear that was enough food to feed a family. I also got the tres mosqueteros, the best churrasco I've had in my life. Great setting as well very clean and organized, loved it. read more

Villa De Colombia - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I been going to this place for years the food was good I don't understand what is service fee 4.99 + they charge you 15 % tip upfront on two people I believe we should tip service people but should be our choice so on $60 food order the bill is 84 read more

Service was great But pork rings/Chicharon the skin was soft not crispy at all . They was one of the best place to eat chicharon read more

Delicious! Love love loved it all, from the staff to the place and to the food! The prices were very good. If I'm around the area I am definitely coming back! read more

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If you are searching for great Colombian food then you'll love this place. They have delicious good. We ordered chicken wings with fries for my son, my daughter had quesadillas (she asked isn't that Mexican not Colombian- good question), I had shrimp in wine sauce and my husband steak. Anyways, not sure about the authenticity but the food was good. We went with friends and they are regular customers. Only drawback of this spot, service was slow. Inside was beautiful and they had cute set-up towards the back. It showcased life of Colombian. I would definitely go back. read more

Great service and food. Baby Churrasco and Bandeja Paisa recommended. Cafe con leche/Late also really good. The outdoor space looks really nice and there enough tables. The place has a cozy atmosphere to spend time at anytime of a meal. Noticed people arriving with their own bottle/s of wine. BYOB, I'd say is a plus. read more

Villa De Colombia - Menu - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Excellent as always! They opened a lovely patio area that is covered however the weather has been very bad so we decided to stay inside and good thing because it was a monsoon. I was most looking forward to having an app of Morcilla, blood sausage which they make fairy good here but our waiter said they did not have. He saw Howell sad that made me and he said he would ask the kitchen and he came out with the amazing news that they had some. I scarfed it down so quick I couldn't even take a picture but it was quite possibly the most delicious one I've had there today. For an entrée I had the Punta de Anca, cap steak, which came with a side, I chose the fried cassava. I was shocked when I received not one, but TWO thick, juicy and perfectly executed medium rare steaks. My mom got the Plato de Frijoles, a plate of rice with a fried pork strip, a small pot of beans and a side of plantains. She was raving how wonderful it was and I stole a piece to confirm it. We were way too full to even consider dessert. This place has been a staple for visits for years as they have always been very kind and attentive with amazing food. Oh yeah, it's also BYOB! read more

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We loved this place. The service was top notch, food was yummy and the dessert was perfect. Our steaks were cooked exactly the way we asked for them. read more

I go here regularly for the delicious, high quality food and efficient service. The ambiance is OK, but it's often colder than I'd like. While the food may come out hot, it cools off quickly because of the lower temperature, but I make do. If you're in Hackensack looking for good food at reasonable prices, Villa de Colombia is worth a visit. read more

I came here for the lunch special which was only $10.5!! I ordered the Bandeja Paisa - it was a huge portion but the beef was quite dry. The interior is nicely decorated and clean and the lunch deals are pretty worth it!! read more

Villa De Colombia - Lunch special - Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Great food, service, and ambience. We highly recommend it and will be back. Outdoor dining and music entertainment makes this place very special. read more

Villa De Colombia - Steak - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Service is always good. Food never disappoints and the staff is very friendly. I have never had a bad meal her. Husband enjoys the variety of cerviche. I love the empanadas. read more

Amazing Colombian food, great and fast service and a nice ambiance for 1 person or 15 people! read more

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I have been coming here for years. Enjoyed the authentic dishes, but was not overly impressed with the quality of the meats. This last visit the steaks were really very good! And the sausages were always good. They upped their game and i want to say I appreciate it! read more

El servicio estuvo genial, muy atento el mesero. El ambiente es acogedor y tranquilo. La comida fresca, deliciosa y muy bien presentada. Los baños limpios y tiene música pero es buenísima de escuchar. read more

Villa De Colombia - Calentado con carne asada, chicharrón y arepa - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Wow I was very impressed. Food was very flavorful and fresh. Decent sized place and very clean. All employees vert polite. Wife had the churrasco A.K.A skirt steak which was delicious. I had churrasco salteado which is sliced skirt steak with pepper, onions and mushrooms. My son also had skirt steak. We also had chicharron (fried pork) a little fatty but good. read more

Villa De Colombia - Skirt steak - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Great spot and honestly I like it better than Noches. I believe this is my second time Coming to this spot, first time was with my colleagues for a Christmas dinner but I wasn't active at Yelp. The service was good, food was good, the cassava fries were a little too greasy for my taste but my dad liked it so that's what matters. We ordered salmon with vegetables, delicious! Great ambience, wasn't too crowded and man those arepas with butter won my heart! I love that they have parking spots available, and they did not require any reservation, the wait time wasn't long, we only waited for 10min and that was it. We will definitely be back! read more

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Good place and good friendly staff definitely worth visiting and enjoying Colombian food. Pricing is decent. Foods very flavorful. read more

I was definitely shocked by how flavorless the food was. It didn't taste bad, but it had such vibrant colors that I expected the taste to match. read more

Probably 4th or 5th time here. Very reliable. Covid outdoor seating was decent though it's getting chilly out. Ceviche mixto was good as always but a misunderstanding of serving an entree portion when I ordered the appetizer. Was handled well but to make sure next time to notify after eating it. read more

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Food is good-very big menu-lots of choices of food.I always sit at the bar which is always a mistake..once you order it very hard to get the attention of the bar maids.. It gets kinda loud at times.. read more

My first time eating Columbian cuisine and the experience is really enjoyable. We ordered everything family style because we were a party of 7 and we all wanted to try everything. We had roast pork, skirt steak, lobster paella, seafood soup, sausages, blood sausages, calamari, salad and few more dishes. Everything was delicious. BYOB! So bring a few bottles of reds to enjoy with your meal! Excellent! read more

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I've been craving to come back to this place for over a year and I'm back. As you can see by the picture, the food is great. I'll be back sooner than later. Highly recommend coming here. read more

Villa De Colombia - As you can see the food is as good as the pictures! - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

This is my 7th or 8th time to Villa de Colombia and have to say, left with a bad taste in my mouth. My wife and I stopped in for lunch after a morning at Hackensack Hospital. We ordered our food, morcilla was sold out so disappointment #1. We ordered our food and our waiter, super nice. After co pays, gas, a few other expenses, I still had $120 cash. We got our leftovers wrapped and the waiter brought us 2 desserts we didn't order. I asked for the bill and it was $112 cash or $115 cc. I'm like shit, have to use my card cause not enough for tip. I hand him my card and he returns. The bill was $98 plus 15% tip for a total of $112. So I was charged $10 for dessert I did not order, charged a gratuity without my knowledge and had the cash for the whole bill. Now the server in the end, screwed himself out of $8 additional tip for his deception. Next time, if I go back, I refuse dessert and will only pay the gratuity charged, no extra. read more

Ordered takeout and 15 minutes later it was ready for pickup! Their Paisa Churrasco is our family's favorite! The skirt steak is just so tender & delicious! If you're hungry, this is the perfect meal! read more

Villa De Colombia - "Paisa Churrasco", skirt steak, sweet plantains, egg, rice, beans, fried pork strip & roll - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Hanging in Jersey and stopped in to grab some food before I hit the studio. Ordered food to go while having some drinks with some industry friends because the vibe was nice. Low key restaurant with lots of class, the people there are very nice. Hospitality is amazing, the place has authentic pieces from the country of Colombia. The dish was great, definitely recommend dining here. read more

Villa De Colombia - Very good.. - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

This place although not with the most inviting or hospitable staff, has very delicious food. We ordered tostón de yuca, camarones al ajillo, churrasco, and bandeja paisa. The tostones were extremely delicious and a must have! They came with some type of white sauce and artichoke dip. The churrasco came a little bit cold and medium-well not medium as I had asked but it was great. The restaurant decor was a bit sad and not warm. The frijoles were the best we have ever tasted. -good restaurant when you want tasty and fast service. read more

I tried their mondongo (tripe soup) on a Saturday, with a side of buñuelos, and everything was delicious. Their staff was friendly and attentive. They have an extensive menu so I will definitely be coming back! read more

Man, I started this review SO LONG AGO, and I still crave your food. Like. All. The. Time. So I'm here to complete it. We came here for breakfast and I had the Paisa Churrasco, and it was so good. Like I wish I could have an endless supply of your chicharron's. All the time. Crispy, porky, golden nuggets of love. read more

I've been ordering from Villa de Columbia for at least nine years now. Coming highly recommended from a good friend/co-worker, we ordered dinner there at work one night and I was hooked. I've eaten there. Ordered take out. Had food delivered. No matter how I get the goods, there is only one thing that can be said - this food is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! The food is slightly expensive. However, it is worth it because they give you enough food that it is comparable to the price. It's like ordered a dish that serves two. If you order the Bandeja Paisa, I must warn you - you better be hungry or ready to share with someone or store it as left overs. There is crazy food for that dish. Oh, and their empanadas are the best I have ever had. Needless to say, I am a huge fan of this place. I recommend the Villa de Columbia to anyone that loves Columbian food. read more

Villa De Colombia - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

This place was amazing! The wait staff was so on point. The food was great. We started with a chicharrón and shrimp ceviche. Very well seasoned and fresh. My husband had the salmon special and I had the churrasco. The baby had the salchipapa (hot dogs and French fries) she loved it. All and all I was full and got to bring food home!! Definitely, my go to spot now! read more

Villa De Colombia - Salmon special - Colombian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Loved the yucca de tostones. This is an absolute must! The tamale was also awesome; it comes with rice, avocado, and tomatoes. The seafood stew was good. It had plenty of seafood and cooked perfectly. It's a HUGE portion. I wasn't a fan of the ceviche and the avocado salad was boring. The steak with rice, eggs, pork, avocado was okay. The steak is thin and though we ordered it to be cooked medium it came out well done. The pork was good but also overcooked. You can never go wrong with rice and beans, which were delicious. And don't overlook the hot oil they have on the table; it's a great addition! The desserts are frozen. I know this because the inside of our small tres leches and delicious mango cake were frozen in the center. They added 15% tip to our party of 4 so be mindful to look at your check..we added a couple more dollars. There's a small free parking lot next door. read more

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I was in the mood for some Colombian food with my wife and kids so we googled some places. We decided to give this place a shot over a certain similar Colombian chain place(hint hint). Food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa. I'm not gonna lie it was very good, but the steak could have been a bit bigger for price being paid. The one thing that surprised me was that they didn't have Pan de Bono. They had the cheese bread ring which is a pan de Bono but ring form. It was good, but small(still delicious though). My wife ordered the bandeja paisa with chicken. Her portion of the grilled chicken was huge. My kids got fries with the grilled chicken strips, however, the grilled chicken strips was just grilled chicken cut up into smaller pieces. They also had little arepa appetizers and it wasn't my cup of tea. They were pretty burnt. Just recommend that they make sure they are sending out quality food and nothing burnt. All in all, yes I'd go back to try something else. Oh btw they're beef empanadas were so good that we ordered more to go before leaving. read more

Came for a late breakfast on a Tuesday. I didn't feel like waiting long, so I just ordered some of the stuff they had on the heat lamp. I got an empanada, papa rellena, bunelo, yuca frita, and chorizo (which came with a small arepa). The food was pretty good, but I've had better food for less money. It's nice that it has it's own parking lot though. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants food is always great Never had to send back a meal Owner and staff very friendly Would highly recommend it read more

This restaurant was on my list of places to try for a while. I really wanted to love it, but the food was just average. Everything we ordered was good and fresh, but nothing to brag about. The food was fairly bland and lacked a 'wow factor' that would make me crave another meal. The ambiance was nice and the service was good. (Note that a 15% tip was automatically included on the bill.) I might give it another try if I'm in the area again. read more

They really do need more English-speaking servers Spanish English is very important when you go out to dinner in a Spanish restaurant they share a lot of restaurants in Hackensack with other Colombian restaurants and they do have their waiters and waitresses trained English in Spanish, which is nice read more