Anh Dobes
Excellent excellent food! This is my second time coming here . I got the Cazuelita La Toxic, Passionfruit juice & arepas appetizer… I like the vibes, the atmosphere and even though it was very busy, Carlos was very attentive server and service was great! Thank you , Carlos!
… moreKeyz Pina
Presentation was traditional looking. My husband a Colombian native enjoyed his meal. We traveled 2.5 hours to come try out Colombian restaurants. The music was good, the environment was welcoming. Do not come hangry they have a lovely pace just like in Colombia… where you wait for a nice home cooked meal. Do not expect fast food service. All in all if we were closer to this restaurant I’m pretty sure it would be a weekly lunch spot for us.
… moreNicolas Rojas
Service: Beware, especially large groups. 20% service charge is already included but when I went to close out, the server didn’t even mention that OR give me a receipt, she simply told me the total and handed me a tip screen.. The price seemed very high so I asked for a receipt and it showed the gratuity (20% service charge) and my 18% tip, AND a “kitchen appreciation fee”. (We call this “double dipping” in the restaurant industry and it’s disrespectful). I asked if I could adjust the tip and she told me no. She finally gave me my tip back after I explained that a 40% gratuity is not justifiable. She mentioned that the “gratuity that I’m used to is not how it works there”. She also ended up charging me for other guests’ food even after she and I agreed on what I was paying for. They also charged me 7.80 for a beer that is listed as 6.99 on the menu.
Food: my morcilla and yucca was delicious, and my dad ordered the Lengua En Salsa. They brought out a sobrebarriga en salsa instead and when we asked about it the server claimed it was indeed lengua. My dad finally convinced her to take it back (it was obviously not lengua) and they then brought out the correct dish 15 minutes later. I had already long finished my meal by then
Our group had a good time but the severe lack of trust that I saw left a sour taste and I’ll never go back. If I can’t expect accurate orders and prices, OR honest service, then they shouldn’t expect returning customers.
… moreEl Salsero Sanchez (Salsero)
Our recent dining experience, shared with a colleague, involved three distinct dishes: the Bandeja Paisa, Picada, and Empanada de Carne.
While the experience was not entirely optimal, certain aspects warrant commendation. The empanadas, for instance, were executed exceptionally well, exhibiting a desirable crispness and a flavorful beef filling. Regarding the Bandeja Paisa, the beans and rice were prepared to a high standard, offering a delicious and flavorful component. However, the blood sausage and certain meat cuts within the Bandeja Paisa were served at a suboptimal temperature. Furthermore, the chicharrón presented in this dish was notably greasy, lacking the desired meat content and crispy texture. The Picada, conversely, offered a more favorable experience, particularly with its chicharrón, potatoes, and yucca. The meat cuts in the Picada were also demonstrably superior to those found in the Bandeja Paisa.
… moreThe Praxeum – Parkour x MMA (www.thepraxeum.com)
When I went to Colombia 10 years ago, I fell in love with their food. At the time, i couldn’t find any Colombian restaurants in San Jose that sold one of my favorites… mondongo. I recently had a craving for it and found this place has it. Pretty good too! Has a lot of fun other dishes I want to try! I really liked their drinks!
… moreJose Perez
What a great place to eat. The food is very good. The restaurant is in a very small place. It is hard to see from the main street. A lot of parking but feels very tight. The food is amazing. The service is very great too. I did feel that it was a bit pricey but the atmosphere, food and service was very exceptional. Highly recommend this place!
… moreMonica
This is my second time being here and it’s never a disappointment.
Authentic columbian food for sure. Love coming here. You get your food out quick but the service can be alittle slow.
I got the arroz con pollo which was amazing along with empanadas de pollo. The portion sizes are pretty big so you’ll have some to go.
… moreBeasteastbay
Great food!!!!!! I will say this, great atmosphere, great food and I love the club music playing In the restaurant. I ordered the Bistec a caballo plate, It comes with Steak, rice, egg, plantain, onions and avocado. I really like the flavors and the steak was cooked perfectly, very tender. The empanadas were delicious. My buddies ordered the Mojarra frita dinner, it comes with Fried tilapia, rice, plantain and tomatoes. We all really enjoyed the food and service. The waitress was very kind and made sure we got everything we needed. Definitely will be back!!!
… moreFabiana P.
We got invited to this restaurant by a Colombian friend. I was surprised how delicious the colombian food it’s! The service is great, the food fresh, like home made. Very clean with a colombian touch because of the decorations. I had a great lunch in here. I recommend it 100% !
… moreNoemi G
When we came back from Colombia, we were looking for a place to get the delicious food. We found it here and more! The food is delicious and fresh. The restaurant is very clean, authentic, and makes you feel like you are in Colombia.
Staff is very welcoming and kind. Hellen was lovely and had great customer service.
Highly recommend when you visit San Jose. It’s a staple.
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