Casa Vieja

I love Casa Vieja. This place might be the most truly genuine Columbian restaurant in the city. The tostones are a standout - perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're a must-try for anyone who loves a great appetizer. The mini bandeja is another highlight, offering a delightful variety of flavors and textures that make it perfect for sharing or indulging solo. And let's not forget the empanadas - each bite is packed with savory filling and encased in a wonderfully flaky crust.Service is generally quick and I've never had to wait too long for our food. The interior can get crowded in a hurry, so you might have to wait for a table, but I assure you, the wait will be worth it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Staff is really good at telling you what's what. They make good recommendations. But I will tell you to be adventurous with your palate while you're here. It's all good. Holler if you want some company.

Company birthday lunch is a time to explore new options! Here is our experience:Ambiance: upon walking in we were trying to get seated but sent us back to join a table since there was 6 in our group. It was a little inefficient but we understood. The place is open but minimal space due to tables within elbow length of each other.Service: was basic, nothing out of the ordinary but nothing terrible.Food: was wonderful! Lots of flavor and great portionsOverall this place was decent and would come here again!

We rolled in here ready mmmkay?! And it was worth it!! A. Little bit of a line and I see why! The empanadas are not be missed! Hubby got the mini bandeja paisa but why when the full is maybe 2.00 more? To punish him for this unwise choice I helped myself to much of his food. I ordered a meat sampler plate that didn't have eggs or beans but gave me a sample of beef, chicken, two sausages and a rib. I am a huge fan of the blood sausage although I don't like the name. It was very dark and spicy not with heat but with flavor. I want to eat here all the time !!! but even a devoted carnivore realizes this place is meant for a tasty treat and should be followed by fasting or juicing. I'm pretty sure we went for banh mi or tacos later but ? No judgement please. Know better and do better! And come here. Start with a fresh juice to ease the guilt. I had the blackberry and it was epic!

The food was really good. Portion is huge. It did take a while to get seated. We went during lunch time so maybe it was during the prime time where everyone else is getting lunch. Our server was attentive and great once we got seated. Would come back and try other dishes.

the food is great. the service is quick and friendly. it's super busy but the vibe is authentic. even though i speak english, they treated me like i was one of them. love this place. been here so many times i can't count. the food is absolutely amazing. you must try.

Prices are the best, food is good and staff very welcoming, During the week special you get a free tinto (coffee ), I recommend this place

We wanted to try a Colombian restaurant that we hadn't been to yet, so we ended up at Casa Vieja in Doraville, GA. We loved the food!The parking lot holds a lot of cars, however, a lot of the small businesses here, including Casa Vieja, are very popular and busy, so it may get packed. We showed up at the restaurant a few minutes before 3 pm today (Sunday), and there were a lot of people waiting for tables to open up. Waiting areas are both inside and outside in a covered area. Even at this early time on Sunday, all of the tables were occupied. I noticed that customers here generally ate, then left without staying/lingering at their tables after finishing their meals. This restaurant doesn't allow open tables to stay unoccupied for very long, and the employees clean up very quickly after customers leave, and they turn the tables quickly for the next customers. Except for the booths against the windows, employees can move tables and chairs around to accommodate large groups.Upon being seated, we were given menus that had a whole lot of items. I wasn't listening to R as he ordered when our server came back, but I ordered exactly what he ordered: Bistec Encebollado (grilled steak with sautéed tomatoes and onions), which came with rice and salad, and our choice of fried sweet plantains, fried green plantains, cassava or French fries. This time around, we both ordered the fried sweet plantains.The food came out quickly and smelling so good! The steak had been cut/pounded thin, and it was covered by the sautéed tomatoes and onions to the point that it looked like an orange/reddish colored pile of onion stew on top of the meat. The only things that I could complain about this meal was that the meat was well done (but still tender), and the sautéed tomatoes and onions were slightly salty. I loved that the salad didn't include onions, but it did included crunchy shredded lettuce, large slices of sweet tomato and avocado. I kicked up the heat level a bit by squeezing a good amount of a red chili pepper sauce (homemade, I believe) from a bottle, and it was perfect. The plantains provided a sweet last bite to my meal. Portions were generous, and this meal was filling.Menus, with both English and Spanish descriptions, are provided to customers. The service was great! Our server was quick and efficient, and came by multiple times during our meal to check on us and to see if we wanted any refills.This was definitely a great find for us, and we will be back.

If you're looking for an authentic Colombian dining experience, look no further! This Colombian restaurant truly transports you to the heart of Colombia the moment you step inside. The food is incredible, reminding me of the delicious plates my grandmother used to prepare for us lovingly. Every bite feels like home, filled with rich flavors and comforting memories.The service is nothing short of excellent. The staff is warm and friendly, making you feel like family from the start. But what really sets this place apart is that, unlike many other restaurants, they have managed to keep their prices reasonable, making it the first Colombian spot in the Atlanta area that hasn't hiked their prices to the roof.Thank you so much for your wonderful service, your kindness, and, most importantly, for the homemade, heartfelt cooking. It truly feels like a piece of Colombia right here in Atlanta!

HAIR IN FOOD WITH BAD ATTITUDE I have been coming here for some years now my father too also almost 10 years. However today wasn't just a bad experience I will never eat here again. I traveled over an hour to have my BIRTHDAY LUNCH with my dad and all was going well UNTIL I FOUND A HAIR IN MY FRIED YUCCA THAT WAS SUPER LONG AND INSIDE THE ACTUAL FOOD ,I PULLED IT OUT SLOWLY IN FRONT OF MY DAD. When I called over a waitress to explain what I had found in the food she immediately got defensive and said that this long white looking blonde hair couldn't have been from the kitchen and maybe it was MINES ?!?!?!? then she left to speak with someone else about it supposedly and that's where it all went left. Some dude I think his name was Alex with super tight clothes on walked up with an AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE asking if I had a problem. I explained that I found hair in my food and he immediately started speaking over me saying " No one in the kitchen has this hair IT MUST BE YOURS " to which I pointed out I have hot pink hair which was not at all what I found in my food . HE CONTINUED TO ACCUSE ME AND SAY I WILL TAKE IT OFF YOUR BILL (which I never asked for ) BUT ITS DEFINITELY YOUR HAIR AND KEPT REPEATING IT WHILE WALKING AWAY FROM ME to the point where I had to say you are not going to keep accusing me that's not my hair !. I completely lost my appetite at that point and asked to speak to a manager. The lady manager NaNa? Came over to try and smooth things over but when I told her my main issue wasn't just the hair found in my food but the aggressive and rude attitude that her waiter came at me with and accusing me. She apologized and said that we must have misunderstood him that he's been an employee of 10 years and just defending him,. Also she stated that what he meant was there's lots of hair from customers on the table that may have somehow gotten in my food , which is just ridiculous at this point because THE HAIR I FOUND WAS FRIED INTO THE FOOD . In conclusion the young man Alex kept talking mess in the corner to his co-workers and boss to the point other waitresses came up and started asking questions about what was going on.IN THE END THEY GAVE ME A NEW ORDER OF FRIED YUCCA AND KEPT STATING WE MISUNDERSTOOD THEM and I left without eating my food I will never return here because if you have any issue they will blame you and even if the waiters or waitresses are rude they will cover them and defend them as if you are the problem.Good Food TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ...

5/5 food, 5/5 service, 5/5 price. We started with some empanadas and mango juice and you could already tell how fresh and fulfilling the food would be. I got one of the chicharrones dishes and my friend got the chicken lunch special. We got flan for desert and it was like if a perfect angel was a food and you could eat it. Our waitress was very professional and the other wait staff were so eager and nice when checking on us! I will be dreaming about this food for the rest of my life. No, even afterwards, I hope this is on the menu when I go to heaven.