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    Zona Vip

    4.5 (152 reviews)
    ModerateColombian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    El plato se llama La Picada.  Muy sabroso.
    Robert O.

    Great, fresh food. Friendly, fast service. A good place to bring your family. Good atmosphere. Buena gente, buena comida, un buen lugar.

    Arepa with Chorizo
    Brandon C.

    I can't believe this place has been in business for the past 5 years and I just found it today. It's safe to say I'll be finding excuses to come to this side of town. Hands down the best Columbian food in Cincinnati! The Exterior: Nothing special but the inside is bursting with culture and good vibes - typical of amazing ethnic restaurants in my experience. The Juice: Wow! Extremely fresh and refreshing without being too sweet. They were out of passion fruit so we got mango (highly recommend) and lulo which we learned is a Columbian fruit that's somewhat similar to pineapple. We found it also had a slight apple flavor to it. The Corn: BURSTING with flavor. Hard to put into words since I've never had anything like this but I highly recommend it. Fried Plantains: I've been looking for good plantains in Cincy for years and I finally found them!! I would seriously drive out of my way just to get an order of these. They had the perfect flavor and were soft in the middle and a slightly crispy on the outside. AMAZING. Arepa: Best Arepa I've had in a while. Very flavorful and the chorizo was an interesting ingredient. Good mix of cheese and sauce. Would definitely get again. I also got an empanada but it was eaten too fast to properly review . It was a nice little snack. Conclusion: You NEED to come here. I loved everything about this place and can't wait to come back; ideally for dine in to get the full experience.

    Cody K.

    This is a tough review because the food was 4.5-5* in both our opinions. She wanted me to give a 4* review but after our waiter said "you will give me a tip?" After he had been watching the soccer game along with a cook the entire time I was irritated but I still left him 15%. As I told him it's in credit not cash The food was delicious but the same as a higher end places $ wise. She got their signature dish (and ate it all but the beans) and it was $16.50 (see picture). I got the chicken soup that had a little corn and potatoes and ate it all and it was $14.50. They were out of beef empanada ($2) so we tried the chicken and cheese. The chicken was great and the cheese one was lacking.... cheese. I had been here 5ish years ago and the portions were bigger, prices better, and the service was better (even though kids served me drinks). I'm sad that a place so humble is now so lazy to watch soccer instead of guests and serve prices so high that their restaurant is empty.

    Lengua y arroz con salsa - Muy bueno!
    Daniel K.

    ¡Este restaurante tiene la mejor comida Colombiana! And for those of us who don't speak Spanish - no translation necessary when you sit down to enjoy Zona VIP's Colombian Street food- A cautionary word - don't expect white tablecloth service and servers in tuxedos where "Street Food" is the main fare - that being said - I loved this place. What could be described as quaint, family oriented and a decor typical of most Hispanic cultures - the food is definitely amazing! I had the beef tongue - not something you normally see on the menu - it was hearty, very tasty and reminiscent of mom's Sunday afternoon pot roast. Served alongside with fried plantains, salsa and a healthy scoop of rice - you might ask for their hot salsa - very slight heat Scoville scale-wise but definitely elevated the dish. A final word - while the menu offerings seem a little pricey - it is well worth the expense for this incredibly tasty food. You will not be disappointed! Just price out a hotel and plane tickets to Bogota and their prices will seem reasonable - definitely worth a return visit -

    Bandeja Paisa
    Daniel D.

    This place is a gem, excellent every single time! Typical Colombian food at its best and the best empanadas you can find in Cincinnati. The Ajiaco and Bandeja Paisa are their flagship and I couldn't be happier. Everything on the menu is fresh and made from scratch. They do catering as well and is fantastic. You can buy frozen empanadas and put on the grill or air fryer, is delicious!! Owner and staff are alway friendly and place is spotless. 100% recommended.

    Drinks and desserts
    Trew Q.

    Must try!!! So perfect. This should be all over Cincinnati!! Great food, fun atmosphere, awesome people! I had Chorizo Arepa, Jamón and Queso Arepa, Fried Yuca the flan and the tres leches cake (lol fat kid moment), and an awesome passion fruit juice to wash it down. So good, I would get the chorizo arepa again, and will def try more stuff here!!!

    Fried fish with tostones
    Antoinette W.

    Their food is done on point, fresh and amazing flavor. I felt transported to Colombia with each bite. They just need to put more care on their place as a restaurant and may be put something outside, so people can see that they are there and that their food is authentic and fresh.

    Arepa e Huevos

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    Very good food. Service was excellent . The ambiance was great. Definitely recommend coming here to get food, atmosphere was great .

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    We love this place! Awesome empanadas! My wife loves the arroz con pollo and I love the Bandeja paisa!

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    the service is horrible. we waited for an hour and 30 min for our food and it never came!

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    Great Colombian food! My friend from Cali thoroughly enjoyed it!! Arroz Con Pollo was delicious

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    Great place for authentic Colombian food! My wife is from Colombia and she loves this place. Highly recommend!

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    By far some of the best empanadas in the tri state! I haven't had a meal I haven't liked on the menu

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    My husband and I came here for dinner and absolutely loved the ambiance and relaxed pace, you're…read morenever rushed. We started with the empanadas and devoured them immediately. They come with three different sauces, all delicious. For our mains, I had the veal and short rib ravioli (so good, but very rich), and my husband had the short rib with gnocchi. Both portions were generous, and his short rib was incredibly tender. There is bread service, but it comes out with the meal; the butter was amazing, though I wish the bread itself matched the rest of the food in terms of quality. Every staff member we interacted with was warm and attentive, checking on us multiple times. Plan to be here for about two hours, as they truly let you enjoy your meal at your own pace. Overall, a great dining experience!

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