Ordered take out: -…read moreMini bandeja: Loved the rice and beans (I know it's the most basic part of the plate but if a place can't master these, they lose me). Carne was dry. Chicharron was great. - Arepa: looks like a tortilla, so not the typical thick arepas I'm used to. So felt like I paid $8 just for a tortilla and small block of cheese - Tostones con guacamole: I prefer my tostones to be crispier, but they had great taste. - Cazuela de Mariscos: Great flavor. I put it on top of rice and enjoyed it with the other food, otherwise too heavy/dense on it's own. I didn't enjoy the mussels (I love mussels). They were too gritty.

" From Colombia with Love " For a moment I was…read moretransported in time to my aunt Mimi's house in Colombia. Where I spent many wonderful summer vacations as a child . We tried a little of everything on the menu . The smoothies our a must . Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was kind. Overall warm and welcoming. (For a moment I could feel myself eating at my aunts house in Colombia , it was that warm and welcoming of an environment ). The name of the restaurant " Con Sabor a Colombia " is the most favorable name for this establishment. Which translates to ; Food with flavor of Colombia. Parking is difficult but manageable. The prices are a bargain for the quality, portion size , experience and freshness.

Driving around East Boston found this Gem!! The waitress greeted us and sat us down recognized we…read moreneed a menu in English , Provided us information on the food and the country of Colombia where she is from. Was very pleasant!! The food was amazing and fresh and came out "hot off the presses" We had the meat empanada's and chicken with plaintans, rice & beans and a fresh salad. Very Clean establishment. Will go again soon.

Delicious Colombian cuisine and friendly staff made for a wonderful dining experience! The food was…read more flavorful, and the service was attentive and welcoming. It's clear the staff knows many of the regulars, adding to the cozy atmosphere. We went during lunchtime on a weekday and the place was relatively packed with customers. Street parking can be a bit tricky during peak hours, but worth the effort. Overall, a great spot which I would love to visit again.

" food is delicious, fresh and reasonably priced " The…read morefood here is tasty and at times delicious. It's Colombian fast food or street food . Wait time is not bad at all . Staff is friendly. The prices are reasonable. The portion sizes are generous. On this day I had take out , empanadas de carne and soupa de reis. I have also tried allot of other things on the menu it's consistently good . We have been coming here for years . Parking is not an issue . They have a parking lot . The service is friendly and attentive. The vibe is so welcoming and warm .

Parking is very scarce, but they make up for it with friendly service and great food. My boyfriend…read moreand I both ordered the sancocho de rés and it did not disappoint. It was so flavorful and the beef was fork tender. The soup comes with perfectly cooked white rice, fried sweet plantain (not greasy at all), and a small garden salad with tiny mandarin slices which gave it a nice flavorful touch. I love the Latin ambiance. I highly recommend El Peñol 2 for delicious authentic Colombian Cuisine.

It was surprising and kind of sad that there were so few customers on a weekend afternoon at this…read moreplace. Our wait person could not have been more attentive, and the food was utterly authentic and each bite delicious. Sharing is the game for my lunch companion who brought me here. I ordered seafood tacos and the flavors bounced off my tongue as my eyes rolled back. My friend ordered ? Quesidillas that had warm tortillas delivered to encased her chicken, fresh microgreens, fresco cheese, orange rice with corn and peas appearing, and the most memorable black beans ever. Really, ever. They were looser than normal, almost soupy, flavored with cumin and I WISH I KNEW WHAT! Shout it from the rooftops: run to this place!

Great food & ABSOLUTELY MEDIOCRE service. We asked for our…read moregroup of 5 to have a table where there were 2 tables open ( one of 6 & one of 4). The waitress blatantly said "no" we proceeded to watch them allow 2 groups that came in after us to the tables.... One group offered some of us to sit at their table as it was for 6 the wait staff QUICKLY dismembered the table from a 6 top to a 4 top. Attaching the waitress that blatantly said no to our face and allowed 2 groups that came in after us to take tables! And not offering to get us other drinks as she served on other tables.Thank you for not even remotely accommodating! And the plot thickens.... The bartender openly said to my friends ordering 6 margaritas before we openly sat at an "unopened table" that she only put lime juice in them. We paid $80 for lime juice???! Good luck to anyone who goes here! Oh my friends reported this encounter to the manager Kevin. He told us " he would make it up to us next time" who would want to come back with shit service

" No flavor ; and didn't taste fresh " The food here had no…read moreflavor , bland . It also tasted heated up . Not fresh at all ; very disappointed. It's also pricey for the quality . The service is not good either ; delay in service . It's like they attend you then forget about you ; yikes . You have to hall down the waiter . Not fun at all . The vibe is welcoming.

Food was Fantastic!!! Was my first time here... I let the waitress choose my meal and she nailed…read moreit.... not sure how to say it in Spanish but it was steak, chicharrón, beans and rice with a fried egg on top whoa !!!!! It's nap time! ..... the place looks very inviting inside and it also turns into a club at night.... Might have to pull up to the club one evening.... The staff was very friendly

Awesome spot for authentic Colombian food. Their empanadas were amazing and everything is baked…read morefresh, so definitely come early in the morning if possible.

Very casual place that's cash only. The beef empanadas are amazing! And cheap. I felt like I was…read moreback in Colombia.

Love their food! Lovely service, always so friendly and welcoming. I do take out and the Empanadas…read moreand Plato montañero are sooo good! Riquisimo!

" Good Hispanic food and cheap " The food here is good …read more It's Hispanic cuisine in general although it's called " Cafe Colombia ". The service is upbeat and friendly. The vibe is welcoming. The food is cheap for the portion size as well . Definitely will return when in the area.

Great customer service and excellent breakfast highly recommend! The aesthetics was 10/10 super…read morebeautiful.

The food was good, and the waitress was really friendly, but at the end when we were gonna pay the…read moreprice of my item was $24.99 but on the receipt it was $33.99 and i asked why because i wouldn't mind if it was a couple $ change but it was $10, they said it was a mistake on the menu and i told the waiter to go ask to get it with the price i saw, cuz i was not going to pay $33.99 for a simple meal and the manager kept saying no to honor it. So what type of menager just watches u from far seeing you disappointed instead of coming to check in when you see your costumer was not happy with that, and when we left she turned around and didnt even say anything to us, super unprofessional.

Stopped in on a trip to Harvard on our way through Somerville. The food was incredible from start…read moreto finish, if you are looking for amazing Columbian food, this is the place to go. The waitress/shop runner was incredible, offering us many different suggestions for food, and the atmosphere was awesome! Everyone made you feel very welcome and it felt like you were in someone's dining room.

The Columbian Empanadas here are amazing. If you're in the area, come try it. The Columbian…read moreempanadas area from other cultures because it's stuff with meat and potato, which is a nice touch.

Absolutely delicious! Everything my family of 7 ordered was amazing. Staff was friendly and…read moreaccommodating, felt like I was eating at my grandmothers house! Highly recommend! Will be frequenting this place often!

Great little Eastie neighborhood place. Friendly service, excellent coffee, comfy neighborhood…read morevibes near Maverick Square. Came over on the MBTA ferry, walked the harborwalk and had coffee and a snack. A perfect morning.