Zona Vip
Zona Vip
Picada
Platano Frito (Fried Plantains)
El plato se llama La Picada. Muy sabroso.
Arepa with Chorizo
Drinks and desserts
a plate of food with meat, rice, and a fried egg
I think this is Bandeja Paisa: beans, ground beef, blood sausage, pork belly w/ zesty citrus seasoning, plantains, fried egg, & an arepa
Mazorca Desgranada - Corn off the cob with chicken and bacon
Lengua y arroz con salsa - Muy bueno!
menu
bbq ribs, ribs, food
Mango and Lulo Natural Fruit Juices
Empanadas
Bandeja Paisa
menu
Bisteck a Caballo Steak
Ajiaco Santafereño
Frijolada - pieces of pork belly and chorizo on top of delicious pinto beans and plantains; fresh avo on top.
V.I.P Hamburger
Empanadas
Fried fish with tostones
Bandeja Paisa
Robert O.
Jun 16, 2024
Great, fresh food. Friendly, fast service. A good place to bring your family. Good atmosphere. Buena gente, buena comida, un buen lugar.
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Amy D.
Jun 4, 2023
Holy smokes don't judge a book by its cover. Pull in, park, and go in this little hidden gem. Great customer service, tasty menu, plenty of seating, and space to move around.The inside was bright and fun colors booths and tables. 2 restrooms. Limited parking, but very roomy on the inside.The food most important part yummmWe did a little sample of almost everything and shared totally recommend this to get a taste of everything Yuca frita and let me tell you this puts French fries to shame the crunchy outside and soft goodness on the inside don't skip this and order it as a side. 1 side was a small bowl but plenty for the 2 of us who went.My favorite dish bisteck a Cavallo wow just wow 10/10 then steak took me back to my childhood when my dad would take skirt steaks and Grill then on an old charcoal grill. The sauce on top is a blend of tomatoes, onions, and spices. Bonus tip dip your yuca fritas in this sauce. Sooo good. Empanada was huge and stuffed with meat. The chicken was my favorite but both were really good. The meat is very tender and the outside is really soft great textures together.Arepa is not my thing so I did not try this. But I can tell you my husband loved it and ate both. Full of flavor great size, and also stuffed with meats.Mora was a nice refreshing blackberry juice and it was so good.
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Judith G.
Apr 29, 2024
I tried this restaurant one evening after work, wanting to sample some of the unique and authentic offerings on their menu. It wasn't that crowded, so there were spaces right in front of the restaurant. Inside it was an explosion of color, and fun to walk into, and the restaurant seemed true to its nature -- very street cred fast-food-like. However, even though I had called in my order in advance it took a while for them to acknowledge me and give me my food -- my impression as they rushed by me was that they had more important things to tend to. Once I got home with my food, I did enjoy many of the dishes. The plantains were cooked well, the Mozora Desgranda Hawaiana was intriguing -- it was corn concoction with multiple ingredients in a flavorful white sauce, and I loved the Mora (Columbian blackberry juice) -- it had just the right amount of sweetening to it. I was disappointed in the Bistec a Caballo, as it seemed dry and tough. Overall, an interesting experience to try, and a good introduction to Columbian street food, with some real hits here and a few misses.
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Trew Q.
May 31, 2023
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!!!
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Brandon C.
Mar 7, 2021
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.
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Cody K.
Oct 8, 2021
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.
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Alex R.
Jan 23, 2025
Typically I don't like reviewing places, this has to be said. I came in here with the expectation of getting a good comfort food. The rice was good, the salad was exceptional, the plátano frito was on point, the drink was great. Had a little discrepancy with the grilled chicken, chicken wasn't cooked enough. This is where the service came in and killed it. I told the waiter about it and without hesitation he took my plate and walked away in disappointment. I on the other-hand was not even fazed. He returned with a new plate and to my amazement, I cut into the chicken, took a bite, RAW. Again. I set aside the chicken and ate everything else. Definitely disappointed, but we all have an off day. I went in about 45 minutes before they close so I'll just leave the fault to that. Although my plate wasn't what I was expecting, the ambient of the place was comfy and since I went in a bit later at night it was very calm and empty. I, myself won't be visiting this place again but try your luck and see for yourself. Your experience may be different from mine.
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Laura D.
Aug 6, 2024
Food is delicious!Service lovely, Definitely try la bandeja paisa.And recommend trying natural juices.The ambiance is welcoming.
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Rafael P.
Aug 30, 2024
This place has good empanadas, but to be honest the guy at the front was real stingy. I ordered to go and once I left with the bags I had no napkins nor any utensils. I returned and asked for napkins and he literally gave me like 3 napkins. If you order soup to go you have to literally ask for a spoon, otherwise he might think you're going to cup your hand into the hot liquid to consume it.
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Annia A.
Aug 6, 2024
The people there were very nice even when there were a few with language barriers. The food and drinks tasted very good, but the menu in person had way less options then what was shown on yelp so be prepared for that. There were already quite a few people there, but more continued coming in and the atmosphere was pleasant.
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