Sadly it has been years since i have had traditional food from my culture/blood. Sabor Colombiano…read moreallowed me to introduce my gf to typical and favored Colombian cuisine. The wait staff was so polite and professional. The empenadas could stand alone as en entree on their own. They were better than what my abuelita made. The exterior was perfectly crispy and the interior was dichotomous with the exterior and the filling was so flavorful and drizzling aji was game changer. I should have ordered 3 orders of the empanadas. I am also a huge fan of morcilla and their morcilla did not disappoint in the least nor did the yucca frita. I got the Plata Montanero/Bandeja Paisa and it reminded me of Bogota so much. Such a nostalgic meal for me and Sabor Colombiano prepared it perfectly. My gf got the Chuleta Vallecaucana and she loved it. We also ordered a couple fruit drinks that were so vibrant and flavorful. I wish there was at least one Colombian restaurant up here in Oregon. I guess we will have to find a reason to head down south when I am craving food of my people. The service was perfect and my only gripe was that the musician's speaker was way too loud but the servers allowed us to move to the farthest table which did help matters. Thank you again to the chefs at Sabor Colombiano for helping me introduce proper and authentic Colombian food to my gf.

Better than average! 3.5 stars!…read more Bistec a caballo - $20.99 This plate had sauteed steak in tomato and onion sauce served with rice, sweet plantain, pinto beans, and salad. I enjoyed some lengua en salsa from my friend's plate. The yucca here is good, too. We asked for hot sauce because everything that night needed some salt (and that's okay!) - our server provided an aji verde salsa, but it was more like a chimichurri because it didn't add much spice. My Colombian friends let me know that this was potentially insulting. There's a decent-sized parking lot, it was free on the Friday night that I went. It looks like there's normally an attendant. Seating is in a large covered outdoor area. I hear this is a fantastic environment for watching Colombian fubol matches. NOTE: this place is listed as "ORIGEN 57" on some maps apps.

Service and food, 5 Star! Great variety and very tasty…read more Staff is professional and efficient

Review is based on my reservation at Escala for 4 people on Thursday, Jun 18th, 2026 at 4:00 PM…read more I had made my reservation on the 1st of June in anticipation of the World Cup match between South Korea and Mexico. Knowing that the vibe is always great there, I was looking forward to watching the game there with friends. On the day of the game, I got the following message: Due to the high demand of the Mexico vs Korea game, we are limiting our earlier reservations to a duration of two hours in order for us to accommodate our later reservations. If you agree, please reply to this email, otherwise your reservation will not be confirmed. Thank you in advance for your understanding, Escala Team I had reservations at 4PM, the game started at 6PM. I did not appreciate this last minute change to my reservation. It was extremely inconvenient. I had to scramble to find a place where I could hangout and watch the game. I was very disappointed by this poor display of customer service. Just thought you should know this.

Amazing. Nice mom n pop shop. Quickly ordered empanadas, almojabanas, and yuca fritas. Tasted super…read morefresh at an affordable price. Highly recommend. And we got the raspberry and mango juice. So freaking good. They also were playing the Mexico v South Korea game when we arrived.

Comida hecha con amor. La bandeja paisa venia bien cargadita y el calentao estaba sabroso 10/10read more

We just had their arepa de chicharron con queso at the the Latina Fest and it was delicious! We are…read morelooking forward to their brick and mortar location.

I just came back from Colombia and the arepas from this truck are better than the arepas over…read morethere. The salchipapa is really good too, they add pineapple

I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

Macondo Kitchen is a perfect gem hidden in a shopping center in Van Nuys. They have an extensive…read moremenu but as it was mine and friends first time having Colombian food, we asked our waitress which was their most popular items. Our food arrived in a timely manner considering they were pretty full and the time we went. They were pretty busy with many people watching the World Cup games at their restaurant enjoying the ambiance. I ordered a Chicken Arepa (La Rubia) and my friend ordered La Misionera; everything was delicious!!! We got to try their empanadas and pandebono which were soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. Their appetizers had the perfect combo of crunch and flavor. The empanadas and pandebono were my favorite, I took some home to my family and grabbed a few more for the weekend :)

I was searching for a Colombian restaurant and found this gem in Van Nuys. Located in a shopping…read morecenter. There's plenty of parking available. When you walk inside, it offers a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered one of their most popular dishes. The dish was full of flavor and the portion size was just right. Overall it was a great experience. I would highly recommend it if you're searching for different flavors from the norm.

We came here on a Friday night and the place had a steady trickle of people…read more We got the spinach empanada, vegan plate and the bandeja paisa, which is a standard Colombian plate. The vegan plate had black beans, white rice, plantains, and a side salad. The bandeja paisa had beans, a fried egg, chicharron, steak, rice, plantain, and chorizo. The meat was perfectly grilled but the chicharron was a little tough but still good. The vegan plate had much flavor -- the beans were tasty and the rice fresh. They were very generous with the plantains. The complimentary tortilla chips and salsa were so fresh and delicious. The spinach empanada was a little tough - it was crispy but there was less spinach than I would have expected and the cheese in it wasn't really melted either. Overall the food was very fresh and delicious. Parking can be tricky bc their lot fits only 3 cars. We parked a couple blocks in the neighborhood. Front of the store parking also seems limited. Service was kind and efficient. Food came out in less than 5-10 minutes. Place is well decorated and has nice seemingly traditional decor inside.

Sorry forgot to take pictures of our food. We always start with some beef empanadas. This is what…read morewe ordered: La Bandeja Paisa, carne asada plate, and pork chop plate. All delicious! The waitress was nice and attentive. Place started off empty, but as always people filled up the place shortly after.

Some of the best Colombian food I've had outside of Colombia. Everything is fresh and delicious -…read morethe bunuelos are maybe the best I've ever had.

Such good Chicharrones and empanadas. It's the best Colombian food anywhere around. The food truck…read moreor the restaurant.