Excellent Colombian food and very nice people. Authentic Colombian food. Easy to order in quick to…read morereceive Neil.

Amazing food popped in there because jarochita was full but this place is a gem but i got blown…read moreaway by the bandeja de paisa just an amazing and delicious meal.

I am so glad that the other bar I was planning on visiting was closed for a private event, because…read moreI probably would not have stumbled upon this wonderful bar/restaurant. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a "random" building, so it might be a bit difficult to find unless you are in the know. Although there were not many folks during my visit, the restaurant gives off a very strong Colombian flare. I originally stopped by to get a drink, but I ended up trying the caserito, which was sort of a combo meal. This meal included a delicious soup, a beer filet, beans, rice, and a small salad. It was quite the meal for only $14 bucks. I do not remember the name of the bean-based soup, but it was out of this world delicious. For $14 bucks, I thought the portions were quite generous. The service was pretty good. Since the bartender/waitress did not speak much English, dining here gave me the perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish. I definitely hope to return in the near future to try more items off of the menu and maaaaybe sing karaoke.

I finally had a chance to come here. Today, I work up an appetite, so I'm here for a late lunch. I…read morebasically inhale my food. The food was flavorsome. Definitely recommend the chicharrones. Service was on point. My waitress made me feel welcome. She was polite and attentive. The only problem that you may encounter is parking. The restaurant doesn't have parking. You just have to find parking on the side of the street or a small public parking behind the restaurant.

The inside of Aroma Cafe is very relaxing--a nice playlist of Colombian music playing alongside…read moreESPN on 24/7. The beautiful artwork featuring local women of color from Colombia adds a great cultural touch, and there's plenty of parking. I ordered the Papas Rellenas (picadillo-stuffed potato fritters), which were really big, dense, and satisfying for $5. I also got the bandeja paisa (with kidney beans, steak, fried egg, pork belly, etc.), knowing it would take about 20 minutes on a Monday at 10:45 a.m. That wait felt outrageous, though--only about 10 people were in a space that could easily hold 100. However, the pork belly and steak wasn't overcooked and very flavorful. Even the sausage bursted with flavor. The food was authentic and tasty, but the long wait is a dealbreaker for me unless I'm with a friend craving Latin food and have time to spare. I probably won't return on my own unless it's a weekend and I have time to kill.

Aroma Cafe may be the only option to bring a taste of Colombia to Virginia, but it comes with…read moreconsistently poor customer service and a lack of professionalism. I placed an online order for pickup, was charged in full, and was never notified of any issue. I drove almost an hour to pick up the order, only to be told upon arrival that my order was not ready and would not be fulfilled at all. This order was for an event I was attending, so I was left scrambling at the last minute while staff showed no acknowledgment or accountability for their mistake. I was never contacted, never proactively refunded, and had extreme difficulty reaching anyone. Phone calls went unanswered repeatedly. As a last resort, I commented on one of their Instagram posts and my comment was deleted. I posted again and still received no response. It wasn't until over a month later that someone finally shared an alternate phone number for a staff member. When the refund was finally processed, it was only partial about 65% of the total charge. I am still having to follow up to recover the remaining balance. To make matters worse, I was blocked from their Instagram page. At this point, this is no longer about the money. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. I am a reasonable person and understand that the food industry is complex but businesses do not have the right to charge customers, fail to deliver, avoid communication, and then silence them. This experience was not only disappointing, it was disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is one of the only places offering Colombian food in the area, which leaves customers with little choice. A quick look at reviews across platforms shows that customer service issues are a consistent pattern. I had previous less-than-great experiences ordering here, but this was the tipping point. This business seriously needs education and improvement in customer service. Customers deserve transparency, communication, and respect.

Simply delicious! Authentic Colombian food....I am an empanada snob. Having grown up sampling these…read moredelectable treats from cultures all across the globe, I am familiar with different varieties and styles. At our catered event, the team came prepared in their food truck to feed an army. Polite and solicitous, each item in every order was cooked to golden brown perfection. We sipped on Colombian sodas, tried out their tostones and enjoyed the empanadas. Whether traditional gluten-free corn masa, or fluffy fortified flour, every empanada was perfectly filled and expertly prepared. No raw soft spots, split casings or burns and char! The service was outstanding and food was delicious. A+

The Best Empandas I've had the pleasure of trying! The chicken ones amazing but the spinach ones…read morethey had I tried I was in heaven! Highly recommend! Got to try them at barley naked while working at tge oktoberfest and can't wait to catch them again!

The chicken was okay, but it didn't really have the juiciness I was expecting. The fries were a bit…read moresoggy, which was disappointing, but the plantains were actually very good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, not bad, but there's room for improvement.

The service was great the food was great and it is reasonably priced I am definitely eating there…read moreagain

I been wanting to check this place out for a while. I finally found time to visit. I ordered arepas…read moreand bandeja paisa. The bandeja paisa was delicious, The arepas were a little dry. It could be that I ordered the wrong kind of arepa. Overall is not a bad place to eat.

This was very delicious the chicharron was very crispy. I highly recommend this place. They has so…read moremany options. I wanted to try the guac and chicharron it looked so good but I got full with 2 Arepas. The service was good and staff was attentive.

Bad service . Nasty dry food. Over priced. No good manners. I don't know how stay in business.read more

Needs better customer service and honor your prices that you display I felt taken advantage of.read more