Mouthwatering Colombian in Houston

Mi Pueblito

★★★★☆ 4 (369) • $$

"I organized a group outing to Mi Pueblito. They had always given us separate checks. I admit. We were a bunch of folks, maybe 18. I was surprised when they told me only four checks per table. So we ordered by groups. The 20 percent tip was included. I understand giving separate checks can be a hassle but they've done it before. They carry a tiny machine where you can easily pay individually. The shrimps in the shrimp cocktail are tiny ones. They're served on top of an avocado with a pink sauce and served with crackers. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. My passion fruit drink was good; however $4.50 is pricey. The drink is made from a small frozen bag of pulp which you can purchase in a package. It shouldn't be more than $3.50. Unfortunately I won't be taking my Internations group there any longer. Paying individually isn't allowed any more."

Palma de Cera

★★★★☆ 4.3 (260) • $$

"Our company in west Houston orders catered lunches for our employees from this restaurant on occasion. The food is SOOOO good. And the fact that they can maintain food quality with mass production is very impressive. The chicken & mushroom sauce especially is do die for! My only complaint is that they don't have any locations inside Houston, otherwise I'd be eating here all the time! But it's 17 miles from my house in Westchase"

Mi Recuerdo Colombian & Mexican Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (195) • $$

"Found this place on Yelp and I thought about trying out something new as we wait for my kiddo's swim meet to resume. This place is only about 10 mins away so we thought we'd give it a shot. As we are parking, I checked-in and the app said first time check-ins get a free can of soda. So, it thought, sweet!We walk in and we're greeting by a timid young man who can't speak English at all (I'm always mistaken to be Hispanic because of my looks!). He immediately walked over to our table and gave out menus. Shortly after, he came back with a notepad presumably asking for our order. I said "water" in English and at first he wasn't quite sure what I was saying so my hubs a switch very limited Spanish language knowledge translated for me.He came back with 4 glasses of water and another lady that can at least speak some English. I showed the lady the Yelp freebie and her first response was "No". I asked why they had a Yelp sticker by their front door and why they're not honoring what they had set up for first time yelpers who are checking in. She looked super confused and told me to "hold on just a minute". Anyway, we went ahead and took our orders. I got the grilled pork chop dish with fried green plantain. Hubby got the dish with fried pork and fired sweet plantain. One kiddo got the beef enchilada meal and the other got the chicken quesadilla.As for the flavors, I have one word... WOW! This is our first time trying out Colombian food and it's DELISH!! Also, I'm Asian and the first thing I criticize is rice and how it's cooked. My first time trying out their rice and I'm hooked. I don't know how they flavor it and I'm going to have to look online to see how I can (maybe) recreate their rice! Overall, it was a pleasant experience! Oh, and going back to that free drink.... Well, the lady handed over their work phone and had me speak to the manager. I'm glad he's able to explain the "free" soda! Hopefully, the lady will know next time when another yelper comes in the door to show the free soda perk for first time check-ins."

Latino Bites Express

★★★★☆ 4.2 (125) • $

"I stopped by Latino Bites Express for dinner on a Tuesday. This casual restaurant is located in a nondescript, small shopping center so parking won't be an issue. It's a relatively small restaurant with three or four tables so it seems like even though you can dine in, it's more of a grab-and-go type spot. Latino Bites Express brings together dishes from several Latin countries including Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, Argentina, etc. You order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. We ordered quite the feast so I got to sample a bunch of items off of their menu. This included their Latin burger which comes with avocado (always a plus) and a side of waffle fries. Beyond that, we also tried their quesadilla with beef which you can order with your choice of protein and two sizes. I also had an arepa with pork, an order of tequenos, and a bunch of sides including their elote, tostones, fries, and yucca fries. They also provide you with an assortment of sauces with the green one being mild and the rest hiking up the spice level. All of this was washed down with a watermelon agua fresca. All-around, the food was fantastic and great value for the price. The cashier was also super nice and friendly. I love the variety that their menu provides and I'll definitely be back to feast again!Added bonus: both a Yelp check-in deal and a Yelp deal are offered...choose wisely!"

Gran Colombia Restaurante

★★★★☆ 3.6 (165) • $$

"Lunch specials are very good. Today, I ordered lentil soup special. Also, ordered beef empanada & guanabana drink. You can customize your drink. Eat a small breakfast to enjoy this delicious lunch. Plenty of parking available. Once you finish lunch, server will let you know the final bill. There is plenty of seating so you don't need to worry when to to stop by. Music makes you want to dance even on a workday!"

Dodo's Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (100)

"#ThankYouThursdayThanks Dodo's for having hand sanitizer, blocking off some seats, and having plexi glass between you and the customers. The beans and rice and chicken were delicious. I wish you had a less expensive lunch special. The quarter chicken with sides is $9. The outdoor seating was relaxing with a breeze coming through. The lunch special comes with chicken, three sides and a soda. I also chose boiled red potatoes and small arepas. I chose a Colombiana soda but paid $1.30 for it. Dodo's is a casual place where you order at the counter. While you get your order fairly fast and considered fast food, it's fresh."

La Olla Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (126) • $$

"Taking great care of me as soon as I walked in. Very busy , so it must be good right... Yes Good music too Next time I'll try the empanada de meat"

La Olla Restaurant - Katy

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93)

"How am I now just reviewing this place? I've been to so many Colombian restaurants in houston and this by far is my favorite. My favorite dish is the bandeja paisa; you truly cannot go wrong with that plate. I usually order take out and they are super fast. Also, I love how friendly they are. 5/5"

Marines Empanadas Delicias Colombianas

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (128) • $

Tasty Arepa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (79) • $

"Pretty tasty arepas and empanadas for a decent price! This is a food truck located right on Washington, in the parking lot near Heart! The bf decided to pick up some dinner for us one night and decided on an assortment of empanadas and 2 arepas! We got a cheese empanada, some potatoes and beef, and some potatoes and pulled pork. They were crispy, filled with lots of filling that was seasoned well, and fairly large! They come with 2 different sauces that add to the flavors! The two arepas we got were the Blondie (Catira) - shredded chicken with Gouda cheese! They came out hot, crispy exterior and delicious filling! I ate them cold when the bf brought them home and they were still good - can't wait to try them again fresh! He loves this place and we got a good amount of food for the price!"

Mono's Colombian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (72) • $$

"Really enjoyed both of them. Tasty portions. Well marinated. Would order again particularly the Carne asada. The sides could have been tastier which is why I didn't give it 4 stars. But the meats are great"

La Casa Del Mofongo

★★★★☆ 3.6 (85)

"Not as authentic as I expected. I was looking for Puerto rican food and this place is more of a Dominican/Colombian and PRican FUSION. Flavors weren't really defined. Food took a while to come out and was OK. Service was slow, the place isn't welcoming."

Colombian Cuisine Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (73)

Roasti Pollo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (49)

La Olla Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (56)

Paisa's Twin - Westheimer

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (77) • $

"Great for a late-night meal, snack, or drink!The Pandeja Paisa is enough to share for two people. It contains a grilled steak, pork belly, pork sausage, black sausage, fried egg, rice salad, fried ripe plantain, rice, red beans, avocado, and corn patty. I thought it was so-so since the meat did not have a lot of flavor to me, but I've been told this is one of the best in Southwest Houston. We also ordered the Salchipapas as an appetizer which had sausage (hot dogs) with french fries, ketchup, mayo, but next time I would like to order the Poderoso which has pork sausage, sausage, and pork belly in it. The restaurant was clean, nicely decorated, and service was attentive the night I dined in. There is also a bar to enjoy a little night cap!"

Paisa's Twin - Richmond

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (86) • $$

"Food has always been good and service is fast. Authentic Colombian food. The staff is always friendly and I've never been disappointed when I've ordered food from them. Give them a try I think you will like it !"

Pan Rico

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"Old school Colombian spot! The rice and beans definitely is the key for me after working all day. Good spot very traditional and got lots of goodies on side ready to go !!! This place definitely needs more love and traffic food is very good !!!"

Parrilla Colombiana

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48) • $

"Great food and service! We went for brunch and ordered several things to try. We will be back when in town!"

Las Caleñas Colombian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (42)

"I absolutely love my experience at Las Caleñas. This is a family owned and operated restaurant. And the food is delicious. My lunch date recommended we eat here and i have no regrets. My meal was a great value and it was delicious. Pro tip: They have a fruity smoothie menu that you can't go wrong with. Staff: Super friendly & bilingual ( because I can't speak spanish) Parking: plenty of parking in front and side of the building."

La Cazuela

★★★★☆ 4.2 (25) • $$

Paisas Twins

★★★★☆ 3.6 (31)

"Stopped by late last night for a bite to eat. We ordered a Empanada, Bandeja Paisa and the Choripan. Everything was nice and hot and was cooked exceptionally well! Chimichuri sauce was good and gave the steak a nice flavor. I really liked that you didn't have to order at the truck. You can take a seat at one of the tables and one of the waitresses comes to you to place your order. I was really impressed with how smooth they run this truck. If you're on this side of town I'd highly recommend checking this place out!"

Don Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22)

"Owner is friendly and food is delicious! Go early b/c otherwise they will run out of the regular pan de bono, as I had to get the round one. Still delicious! I only had these items from the bakery portion of the menu but I would highly recommend !"

Made in Medellin - Katy

★★★★☆ 3.7 (28)

"Score!!! Random drive and look over in a strip center and said.... Omgosh.. we have to stop!! Friends and family are or have been to Columbia and rave about everything ... especially the cuisine.Very nice, hip and welcoming interior... Friendly Staff, colorful menu and while we stuck to our Keto diet and missed out on the carb sides and sweet beautiful desserts.. everything we enjoyed was flavorful and memorable!"

Rancho La Cumbre

★★★★☆ 3.8 (22)

"Food was hot and fresh. I went at lunch and was to take advantage of the lunch special and I added an empanada. Great value for $9. Wait staff is very nice. They actually came to the table. You can also order from the counter if you need to. The inside is looks pretty decent look like the they might have music on weekend with a stage."

La Central Panaderia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"Everything I tried was delicious! Amazing service as well. They had 30 empanadas ready for us on short notice."

Paisas Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (14)

Paisas Truck Colombian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (16)

"Great service and food! This is now one of my go to places for Colombian food. The place was clean and inviting. I ordered the fried snapper, with a chicharron on the side. The previous week I had the Paisa plate. I have so many paisa plates all over Houston and to me this is the best one in the area."

Medallo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (11)

"Authentic Colombian street food. This plocation is so great if you don't want to make the drive out to highway 6 to the rest of Colombian trucks. Address is on Fry & Saums 2116 Fry Rd. I had the burger and it was so tasty and fresh. Their sauces are really good. My mom had the hot dog and she loved it! They had a great set up and music. They're open until 11pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekends. I totally recommend this place! The service was incredible!"

Las Delicias Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (14)

"I've been here twice now and can definitely say this food is as good as it gets! They serve up all kinds of classic Colombian treats for breakfast and lunch. So far, I've tried: Pan de Bono - deliciously cheesyBunuelos - more subtle cheese flavor, but my Cali friend says they're really authentic. Lechona - holy mother of all that is tasty! This stuff is legit! Lechona is roasted suckling pig that is stuffed and spiced with all kinds of goodness. They serve it here every other Saturday (except during the holiday season). Get it! It's delish. Huevos Perricos Breakfast - super duper filling breakfast. Eggs scrambled with tomato and green onion have a great flavor. And the Plantains were fried to crispy perfection. And like every Colombian would expect, you get a side of rice, too, which works nicely with the huevos. Empanadas - I tried a sweet one filled with Guayaba paste and cheese. Suuuper good, try it!And last, but certainly not least, the Pony Malta - this is the only place I've ever seen carry this soda. I don't typically drink soda, but for this I'd change up my rules. It's delicious, and if you ever see it anywhere, try it!The lady who runs the place is from Bogota and knows her way around the kitchen. I can't wait to get back here."

Made in Medellin Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (10)

"I moved from NYC to Houston (Queens to be more specific). I was having a hard time finding a Colombian restaurant with the authentic flavors I love, and grew up with in my beloved Medellin. Yes, there are some Colombian restaurants in Houston, BUT when it comes to the flavors, quality and attention (yep, service is a really big deal for me!) they failed miserably.... You miss one of these key ingredients in a Colombian restaurant, and in my book is wayyyyy below my Colombian restaurant standards. Oh and don't even mention the coffee! Gosh if I go to a Colombian restaurant, I want my cafe con leche to taste like real Colombian cafe con leche and not from a Keurig (that's NOT how you make Colombia coffee) at a Colombian restaurant, period! Well knowing how great the Houstonian gastronomy is, I was not going to give up and visited a few Colombian restaurants, that were disappointing. UNTIL one day, Made in Medellin came up on my Instagram feed and something told me to check it out. I finally made it to Made in Medellin, and OMGosh .... My heart smiled when I saw the cargamantos looking soooo delicious on the plate and the delicious bandeja Paisa .... Not to be dramatic (ok yes, I am dramatic) but I felt my heart smiled! I KNEW they were freshly made and not from a "yuge" can! Let's not ignore the chicharrón... aka the piece of meat I don't feel guilty cheating with LOL! The mondongo is yummy, with very generous amount of mondongo in it. Have I mention how delicious their beef empanadas are? Oh and their own branded ground coffee .... Well you better hold my cerveza and brew me some fresh ground coffee! By the way don't forget to take home a pack of 10 large arepas! These babies can be warmed up anytime of the day and have them with breakfast or whateveeerrr! They are sooooo delicious too! So yes, I highly recommend Made in Medellin. Thank you Carlos and your brother for maintaining the authenticity of our Colombian food"

Colombian House Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

Sabor y Sazon Colombian

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Stumbled upon this place and it was like finding water in the desert!! After lots of traveling, I was happy to find delicious affordable dishes that tasted home-cooked. I had the sopa de costilla de res which came with rice and an arepa. My boyfriend ordered a pan de bono which he said tasted like ones he's eaten in Colombia. Definitely stop in if you're in the area!¡Me topé con este lugar y fue como encontrar agua en el desierto! Después de viajar mucho, me alegre a encontrar platos deliciosos y barratos que sabían caseros. Tuve la sopa de costilla de res que venía con arroz y arepa. Mi novio pidió un pan de bono que, según el sabía a los que había comido en Colombia. ¡Definitivamente pasa si estás en el area!"

Colombian Empanadas

★★★☆☆ 3 (8)

"This place is so delicious not only do they make empanadas, buñuelos, pan de queso, all fresh everyday. But they also have plates of food. From breakfast to lunch and dinner. Coming here is like getting a little taste of Colombian food. I love this place since I moved into the area and visit it frequently. Family ran business. But you can tell they know their customers and are happy people."

Roasti Pollo

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (11)

"Having been to the 1st location off Eldridge, I was so excited to see a 2nd location in Katy. The fresh roasted chicken and the sides are A+, just as good as the original location.I've only ordered the full family meal to-go which comes with a whole chicken with arepas and 3 sides:Chicken: juicy, tender, fresh, spiced to perfectionArepas: crispy and great with the sauce providedRice & Beans: all in one container, excellent! Fried Yucca: my favorite side, I get 2 orders! The green sauce is very very good! I use it with the chicken, as well.Will be back!!"