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Address: 323 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (240) 261-4325
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Reviews
Andres Zapata
This place is the only Colombian spot in the area and people are stuck and have no other options. This place needs to focus on either food or convenience store. They can’t do both, with 2 females running the place and one cook.
The food was ok the rice was hard this tells me it was microwaved or old as maybe 5 hours or longer. The arepas were not fully cooked and actually tasted like straight dough. The prices are insane like if I was eating at the Empire State Building. I’m sorry management but I would not recommend this place to anyone else wanting to try Colombian food. Very disappointed.
… moreThe food was ok the rice was hard this tells me it was microwaved or old as maybe 5 hours or longer. The arepas were not fully cooked and actually tasted like straight dough. The prices are insane like if I was eating at the Empire State Building. I’m sorry management but I would not recommend this place to anyone else wanting to try Colombian food. Very disappointed.
diana castellon
I’m so disappointed with the order of tostones, I think they call them patacones
First of all it was overpriced three medium sized tostones cost four dollars They were not fresh. They were old and just totally horrible. They were frozen tostones And may have been sitting in their freezer for over a year
The food is usually good. This time the customer service also gets a negative As the Taking the order had Attitude irritated
I I support small businesses and Latin American businesses, but they do need to improve customer service
… moreFirst of all it was overpriced three medium sized tostones cost four dollars They were not fresh. They were old and just totally horrible. They were frozen tostones And may have been sitting in their freezer for over a year
The food is usually good. This time the customer service also gets a negative As the Taking the order had Attitude irritated
I I support small businesses and Latin American businesses, but they do need to improve customer service
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Poor customer service—staff very unpleasant, unprofessional, rude and unwelcoming. The food looks good in pictures, but the taste was very plain with no flavor. Very disappointing experience and would not return.
… moreIván Maertens Aramayo
We got there at 7 pm. (1 hour before close) I asked before ordering if the kitchen was still open. Their reply was that the kitchen is open until 8 pm. (Wednesday night)
THE FOOD: I ordered the Bandeja Paisa with carne asada. It comes with white rice, chorizo, 2 pieces of platano maduro, a cut of skirt steak, a cut of chicharron, one egg, and frijoles (beans).
THE SERVICE: You pay when you order at the counter, and then you find a seat. The lady who took the order (she seemed to be the one in charge) lacked a little professionalism. To add, when we were done eating (7:55 pm), I went to order some arepas to go. It was another woman who said to me that the kitchen was closed. It made perfect sense since it was 5 minutes before they closed. But again, the interaction with her was less than par.
THE MARKET: Yes! They have a Colombian market inside! It’s filled with typical brands you would find in Colombia as well as toys and trinkets. The market itself takes up about two-thirds of the restaurant. As you can imagine, that left very little space for indoor seating. (By the way, no outdoor seating)
The food and the market helped give it an additional star from the 3 that are based on the service.
… moreTHE FOOD: I ordered the Bandeja Paisa with carne asada. It comes with white rice, chorizo, 2 pieces of platano maduro, a cut of skirt steak, a cut of chicharron, one egg, and frijoles (beans).
THE SERVICE: You pay when you order at the counter, and then you find a seat. The lady who took the order (she seemed to be the one in charge) lacked a little professionalism. To add, when we were done eating (7:55 pm), I went to order some arepas to go. It was another woman who said to me that the kitchen was closed. It made perfect sense since it was 5 minutes before they closed. But again, the interaction with her was less than par.
THE MARKET: Yes! They have a Colombian market inside! It’s filled with typical brands you would find in Colombia as well as toys and trinkets. The market itself takes up about two-thirds of the restaurant. As you can imagine, that left very little space for indoor seating. (By the way, no outdoor seating)
The food and the market helped give it an additional star from the 3 that are based on the service.
Jessica Gomez
I used to go there because it was the closet place to get Colombian food. I ordered 24 empanadas and took them to a get together, I regret not checking them when I got them but the empanadas were hard and burnt. The worst empanadas I have ever had. So sad because I love supporting small local businesses.
… moreVanessa Lugo
I think the only thing I liked from this place was the arepa with chicken and cheese the other ones I had were arepa with butter, this one was hard and tasted funny, the other one I had was one with an egg inside, it was hard as a rock, and my friend had the bandeja paisa she shared her meat with me and it wasn’t as good. I usually don’t give bad reviews but this one was not a good experience, also the cashiers are not very friendly. Or maybe they where in a bad mood that day. Also theirs one in downtown Silver Spring and that is way better.
… moreMiHo Gu
Love the empanadas here.
Never had a problem before because I usually order and pick up in store. However I called ahead a few weeks ago and asked for 12 empanadas for take out. The person helping me over the phone had told me that she needs payment first before she can do that for me which I thought was very odd. Never had I called a restaurant or a eatery and paid in advance over the phone. I was driving and on my way there and could not pull out my credit card and told her that. She said then she cannot take my order. Very disappointing customer service experience.
… moreNever had a problem before because I usually order and pick up in store. However I called ahead a few weeks ago and asked for 12 empanadas for take out. The person helping me over the phone had told me that she needs payment first before she can do that for me which I thought was very odd. Never had I called a restaurant or a eatery and paid in advance over the phone. I was driving and on my way there and could not pull out my credit card and told her that. She said then she cannot take my order. Very disappointing customer service experience.
Celestina Agyekum
Stumbled on this place by mistake and glad I did. The service was great as the lady who only spoke Spanish ran to get the only who was bilingual. When the other lady came she was patient and answered all my questions and helped me order some typical Colombian breakfast/food. Because I barely come to that side of Gaithersburg, I got more than enough. Photos below. I also got the strawberry and mango yogurt and they were both so so good! And the other best part os the freshly squeezed orange juice. They have the machine and I saw with my own eyes them squeezing the juice from the oranges. Tasted so so good! What I ordered is called Colombian breakfast on the menu.
Oh and they have a mini grocery store inside the restaurant too! How neat! I will return!
… moreOh and they have a mini grocery store inside the restaurant too! How neat! I will return!
Michael Becerra
Food 10 stars
Service Neg 8 stars
Rude and oblivious while customers are standing to wait for them to finish chatting behind the counter.
Also; I had my service dog with me (in his Sherpa carrier) , but they felt the need to ask to see his ID card. FYI this is illegal in Maryland.
I mentioned this to the staff because I love their food and my family is Colombian, not to be a Karen lol. They brushed it off even after I mentioned the illegal part! I suggested informing the owner but I doubt that will happen so hopefully the owner reads this.
Also the baked goods aren’t baked until noon, so if you expect fresh, warm bread with your breakfast it’s not likely.
Overall this location made me sad. Colombians are some of the genuinely nicest people around, I hope other customers have better impressions than I did.
… moreService Neg 8 stars
Rude and oblivious while customers are standing to wait for them to finish chatting behind the counter.
Also; I had my service dog with me (in his Sherpa carrier) , but they felt the need to ask to see his ID card. FYI this is illegal in Maryland.
I mentioned this to the staff because I love their food and my family is Colombian, not to be a Karen lol. They brushed it off even after I mentioned the illegal part! I suggested informing the owner but I doubt that will happen so hopefully the owner reads this.
Also the baked goods aren’t baked until noon, so if you expect fresh, warm bread with your breakfast it’s not likely.
Overall this location made me sad. Colombians are some of the genuinely nicest people around, I hope other customers have better impressions than I did.
Moe Taylor
Authentic Colombian food with excellent flavor. I ate the tamale for 2 days it was so good, the adjacent store has several items from home. Love it! Seating, ehh but It’s not them rather the people that come, eat and get out. It’s not a sit for hours type restaurant
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