El Cafetal Colombian Restaurant is a hidden gem of excellent and authentic Colombian food. My wife…read moreand I visited them recently, and the service impressed us. I ordered Bandeja Paisa, which comes with carne asada, red beans, chorizo, pork belly, egg, sweet plantains, and a small corn cake. It was a flavor ride in each bite. My wife ordered the carne asada, which was flavorful and well-seasoned. It came with a chimichurri sauce that made the dish come alive. Everybody raves about the authenticity and flavor of the food. Empanadas, tamales, and fried plantains stand out in particular. People also favored guava juice and unique drinks such as tamarillo and maracuya juices. Portions are large; platters can be shared. The place is warm, well-organized, and inviting, which makes me feel at home. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, providing a great dining experience. It is an unpretentious place, but the food and service at El Cafetal are great. If you are craving some authentic Colombian flavors, look no further. Definitely back soon!

I ate at their location in the warehouse food hall in downtown Boise and really loved it. I got the…read moreshredded beef on smashed plantain and that would have been enough. I also got a sort of rice and pork fritter. Delicious. The wait time on the food was a little long is all I'd say.

What a hidden gem! My new go to spot in Boise! Authentic,…read morehand made, great atmosphere and the food is *chefs kiss* Will be my spot every time I fly out here.

Food- bland. Steak tasted like unseasoned ground beef but in the plus side, the $3 taco was really…read morereally loaded with the beef stuff. Maybe take one to go and make 3 separate tacos and season it more and put in better salsa and add guac. That was my suggestion but hubby said nah. Service - nothing stood out. Kinda slow. Sorry. Ambiance- nothing uplifting or changed from prior restaurant. Still need to finish the paint job. Sorry Maybe cuz it's new and they need to work things out.

We selected Roots of Mexico to cater a party in our home for 20+ people. I can not say enough good…read morethings about Cindy and Roots of Mexico. First of all, she was extremely responsive and accommodating in the planning phases of the event. On the event day, she was prompt and absolutely delightful to work with. And the food was absolutely superb! We had so many compliments, everybody loved it. I will definitely be using her the next chance I get!

Amazing food , can't get more authentic than this! The flavors are very unique and I feel like I…read moreget transported to Mexico with Cindy's food . Great service and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

El Cafetal is serving up bold, authentic Colombian flavor made with soul, spice, and serious…read moretradition. From street-style snacks to slow-cooked classics, every dish tells a story. Family-owned and community-loved, El Cafetal brings comfort and culture to every plate. The Carne Asada plate was fabulous with the green salad and a plain arepa (corn cake). The 3 Carne-stuffed Arepas were very tasty. Sauces make the meal even better. Same two ladies who own the El Cafetal on Garrity in Nampa are the owners at this Warehouse restaurant. Slightly smaller menu at this new location. Co-owners Adriana Scarpetta and Triny Silva, both from Cali, Colombia, dreamed for years of opening their own restaurant. They opened doors at the Boise International Market in January 2015, but eight months later a fire blamed on arson gutted the international market's building and displaced all the businesses that had opened there. Adriana and Triny operated out of a food truck until they were able to obtain the financing to re-open. Reopened in April 2017 at their Nampa location. Now they are back in Boise and still in Nampa.

This is one of my favorite places to stop and get pupusas! Always get the chicharrones and the…read morejalapeño and cheese.

We've been so excited to try this place- we love Pupusas and we were so excited this was so close…read moreto home. It's a small little local spot, and they were busy when we went on a Wednesday around noon. The service was amazing. So sweet, friendly and attentive. She made great recommendations and was so great about mentioning portions (so we made mindful choices), they even made a special order quesadilla for my son (who is allergic to corn). Let me just say, everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. We tried the chicken, bean and cheese pupusa, the pork bean and cheese pupusa, and the bean and cheese pupusa, and their slaw is sooooo good and adds that fresh element, also, definitely try their picante sauce, so good- and my son had a chicken and cheese flour quesadilla. For dessert we ordered the churros, and those were delicious too. It seems to be a local favorite and I can see why. We can't wait to go back.

Superb dining experience when visiting the Downtown Boise Farmer's Market!…read more Spectacular taste to my Pad Thai selection, perfectly cooked, and incredibly delicious seasonings and spices. Heaping portion, friendly service, and good pricing. This was a great midday stop, so happy that I found this place at the Market!

I was at Art in the Park, helping in a booth, directly across from these guys and had the…read moreopportunity to eat there three times!! Because the dishes they offered were all gluten free, I was instantly attracted. I had the Tumeric Chicken, which comes with a side salad and sits on top of curried rice. I tried the Spicy Basil Beef, which comes with jasmine rice. Lastly, I tried the Pad Thai Classic. All three were incredibly delicious! I really look forward to when they have a sit down restaurant but for now, follow them on Instagram (@limeandacoconut), so you know where they will be and can try them out. Super friendly staff and mad cooking skills.

YUM! They moved to two new location just up the street…read morethat has a little more space and I'm very excited for them. Not as have a tendency to be overly greasy, but not here. They are traditional and delicious. They're always efficient and great customer service, freshly made and hot and never disappoint. Additionally, they are extremely reasonable on pricing. Their tortas are a bit spendy but I always get the empanada. They're not overly filling but they're plenty for me. The ham and cheese one is surprisingly tasty and I think it's like six bucks. Very good price for a quick lunch highly recommend.

Small place with lots of choices for empanadas. I ordered 3, the gaucho, the cheeseburger and the…read morelinguica and cheese. My colleagues each ordered 2. When they called us for the food, there was 2 plates of 2 and 1 with 3. Naturally I got the 3 and the first one I bit into was linguica. Perfect. However the next 2 were both wrong. They mixed them up on the kitchen so I got 2 I didn't want and my colleague got 2 he didn't want. He ate mine but I didn't want his so we had to buy 2 more. Wasn't a great experience They were good once I got the right ones, but not the best system for keeping them straight

Start with the good news: the food is tasty, served hot, and in generous servings. The ambiance is…read morebright and spacious, if a bit noisy. BUT-- the service is ridiculously poor. After we (finally) had our order taken, the food showed up, and then everyone disappeared. Nobody at all in "the front of the house." When we finally STOOD UP and went to find the waitress, she had to be reminded we'd ordered drinks. A few minutes later, she put the two drinks on the table, with one straw. And disappeared again. Eventually, after asking TWICE for the check and take-home boxes, we put on our coats and stood. Another waitress brought boxes, when we stopped her. Several minutes later, we went to the desk. Still no check. We left a guess at how much we owed on the counter, and headed home. THESE PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RUN A RESTAURANT.

This place is AMAZING! We bought a little bit of everything and brought it home to share. Whoever…read morethe chef is, knows how to fry food perfectly. Everything is so light and crispy. It was one of those meals you didn't feel ill or heaviness after eating. The chicken is perfectly tender and juicy, and reminded me of rotisserie. We had the pechuga, chicken empanada, yucca, chicharron (which also was boxed with a sausage and some sort of bread type?), and rice. Everything was so delicious, even the sauces and salsa were amazing! We had some sort of apple preserve and dipped the bread with it and it tasted similar to an apple pie. It was such a great experience. Hubby brought the food home so I personally didn't see the inside nor outside. I definitely recommend Berracos. We will be returning customers!