Don't you hate it when you are in an unfamiliar area and you are STARVING!!! Well thanks to Yelp, I was able to find a 4 star eatery in a couple minutes. using my yelp app. This is not the first time yelped helped me find a really good place to eat. The food was good and you get a lot of food for a really good price. The establishment is super tiny. It is more of a take out place as there are very few tables and chairs. My sister enjoyed it so much she went back two other times after we had gone . read more

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Hello this is my Second time here the first time I did not know that this place existed until My lady took me here for the first time I enjoy the empanadas and the pendebonos Very very delicious Will be returning more often thanks keep up the excellent work. read more

[Price:] Greater than $10; don't think I'll buy anything alone here, unless it's a meal with sides. [Quality:] Put simply. I didn't get sick and the sauces may be fresh and meats are possibly flame grilled. Not bad, but you're not left thinking the philosophy includes a basis of strong quality control. [Location:] Strip mall next to I-355. You can only leave going North, but you can easily find a place to turn back around. [What I've Had:] - SANDWICH DE POLLO (CHICKEN SANDWICH) 3 stars; Miscommunication issue, but I'm glad it was done. Pretty good sandwich with fresh veggies and the housemade garlic sauce, which ended up being the highlight. The chicken is cut up and not all one piece. - PLATANO MADURO FRITO (PLANTAIN CHIPS) 3 stars; Appetizing side dish, that has you feeling better than if you had fried potatoes (at least health wise, whether or not that feeling is backed by FACTS ... those things right?) - EMPANADAS 1 star; had (2) kinds: the beef and the veggie and potato. Tasted like they've been frozen and they were not crunchy or flaky. I'd have this some where else. read more

Colombian's Taste - Not homemade and crispier looking than actual - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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Reading the reviews for this restaurant, it is obvious to me that some customers expect Colombian cuisine to be similar to Mexican, Venezuelan or Salvadorian food. That is not the case. The food at Colombian Taste is delicious. The portions are very generous and the service is great. The location now is way better than the tiny place they had before. The food is authentic Colombian food prepared the way things are made in Colombia. That's what anyone should expect when visiting Colombian Taste. read more

This place really blew us away! It's a little hole in the wall we just saw and stopped by on a whim. The interior was packed with a mixed crowd when we went in on a Saturday evening. Quality ingredients and well seasoned. We will definitely be back! read more

Colombian's Taste - FEAST - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

Colombian Taste is a hidden gem! My dad brought home some empanadas from here one day and I knew I had to go check it out. It is a tiny place in a strip mall owned by 2 sisters from the same city in Colombia as my dad. Very good authentic Colombian food. They catered my wedding of 200 people and the food was delicious! They even made some of their dishes vegetarian style which is huge for me since my husband is a vegetarian! read more

Colombian's Taste is a hot new addition to the Itasca area. Previously a Cuban restaurant, the tiny hole in the wall serves up some authentic and delicious Colombian cuisine. New to Colombian food, I ventured out with some friends and tried a variety of different dishes. Each platter was exceptional, authentic, and made with organic ingredients. The prices are extremely reasonable and the portions are large. ::The sampling:: - Beef Passion Grilled skirt steak stuffed with cheese, bacon, mushrooms and onions served with white rice and tomatoes - Tostada Con Todo Deep fried plantain served with shredded beef, pork rinds, guacamole, hogao (Colombian style sauce). - Tamal Tolimense An inheritance form the Indian-Colombian culture. A corn cake filled with chicken, pork, beef, potatoes, rice, peas and egg. All wrapped in a banana leaf. - Empanadas de Carne The outer crust is made with precooked cornmeal. The filling is meat, potatoes seasoned with hogao (Colombian style sauce) - Empanada Vegetariana Filling with potatoes and hogao (Colombian style sauce) - Torta Negra Authentic chocolate cake The service was impeccable. The woman behind the counter was extremely friendly and accommodating. She explained (in detail) each of the dishes we were considering, and made recommendations. She provided complimentary Colombian coffee and chocolate cake. Yummmm. The one downfall is the size of the restaurant. Unless you're going with just another person or two, your best bet is carryout. There's a small bar that seats 3-4, a couple of tabes for 2, and one table for 4. If you're going with a large party, this wouldn't be an ideal spot. Overall - fantastic in every sense of the word. Venture out to Colombian's Taste and get your Colombian eats on! read more

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AWESOME!!! This is a place that would be HUUUUUUUUGE in Chicago, but it's in the NW burbs. The BEST Colombian food I've had in my life. Arroz con Pollo could use more chicken, but their green sauce iz amazing. And their yucca to dig for! read more

All I can say is, their meat empanadas... THE best. I've eaten here about three times and that is always my go to order, it never disappoints. I did try their tamal but it wasn't the best, i'll stick to what I like. read more

Food was really good. Nice to have a Columbian spot in the suburbs. I only wish that they had a larger space. They have about 3-4 tables but the service is great! I definitely can't want to go back. Especially for the empanadas. read more

Colombian's Taste - This platter is so filling I barely made a dent in it. - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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The food is always great, it's nice not have to go Downton for Columbians food. We have been here many time.

What to do after watching a movie at 9:30 in the morning, it's a Sunday, and your starving because you didn't want to eat popcorn or nachos all early? Yelp something to eat-----DUH! Went here with hubby the other day. Didn't want to go to a chain place (and there are tons in the vicinity). Saw the other reviews and the interesting looking pics so decided to give this place a try. Like others noted--this place is small, smaller than tiny, space is premium. They appear to do a lot of take out and catering/large order type of business. They have uber yummy fresh fruit juices/smoothies. We tried the passion fruit and guanabana---both were excellent. Then we opted for some steamed yuca and garlic as well as the picada. The yuca was super tasty and flavorful. The picada had us in meat heaven. A big ol' tray of meats was super yummy. I definitely want to go back and try some empanadas as well as some of their other dishes. Our first intro to Columbian food was definitely a thumbs up kind of experience!!! read more

What a great little place. It's a BYOB establishment that has no problem accommodating those that prefer a nice beer or wine with dinner. It's located on the corner of Lake and 53 in a strip mall. Unless you are looking for it, you will probably drive past it and never know it was there. There are only 6 tables at most, so don't be surprised if there is no seating. I have had dinner there a couple of times and the food is consistently good. Service is also good. The woman who is the owner also waits all the tables herself. Other family members can be seen operating the kitchen. Last Sunday we came here with friends for breakfast. It was really more like bread rolls and coffee. The bread was awesome! Like out of this world fresh and awesome. We all know that Colombians take their coffee seriously, so in like fashion they do not disappoint here. The coffee really is delicious. For dinner expect to pay $30 to $45 per couple. read more

I wanted to like this place especially since they made it bigger the atmosphere was ok but the food was lacking the empanadas weren't fresh we noticed they were under a lamp but the lamp wasn't on so they were just sitting there and u could tell the wait staff seemed lost and disorganized we weren't offered plates to eat the appetizers and never got our water super loud couldn't hear my spouse or daughter talking to me the descriptions of food are also vague just wasn't worth the time or money read more

It is almost like hidden gem kind of place. Very small but gets busy and only few tables so beware to wait. Food was really good. Had empanada beef, chicken and veggie...all of them were good. Also has bandeja plate...very plentiful just like how it should be served. All around it was good food and good eats. read more

Colombian's Taste - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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I give this place a solid 3.5 stars. It's a cozy little spot in a strip mall, with seating for maybe 10 to 1w people. You can tell the food is Hine made quality, made from scratch. We stared with an order of mini chicken empanadas. You could tell they were freshly made. The green sauce on the table enhanced the flavor. For my entree I had the beef passion it's steak with onions and cheese. I wish there was more cheese. The Steak came with a side of rice and fresh sliced avocado and tomatoes. I wish the food had a bit more flavor, but otherwise an ok meal. read more

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Very small place but delicious food. I'm definitely coming back and recommend that you give it a try. Incredibly authentic Colombian food!! read more

This place was delicious! I loved it. The pandebono -- get that! It's cheesy bread made with yucca and corn flour. Absolutely yummy and warm. Also, I got the special. For $7.95, I got rice, beans, chicharron, patacon (flattened plantain), and an agua de panela con limon (Colombian lemonade). The combination of foods on the plate sort of reminded me of food from Nicaragua. We always have some plantains and some rice/beans and some type of meat. In this case it was the chicharron which is fried pork rind. They make it themselves--it was very flavorful! I loved everything...and the sauce provided (green sauce which I don't remember the name to). The agua de panela was very delicious with the food! Overall, had a great experience...service was great! To go, I had more of the pandebono and the arepa con queso (SO GOOD!!). I want to go back. Check this place out! read more

Wow, now I actually WANT to visit Columbia! Came here for dinner last night with my wife. When I saw the inside I didn't know what to expect because it was kind of cramped. Felt like I was in somebody's living room. Goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. Had the "taste" plate (truthfully, I don't remember the name of the dish). It had a bunch of stuff on it that was very tasty. The skirt steak was awesome with the little green hot sauce they brought out. The chorizo had a nice level of spice and flavor and was cooked perfectly. The rice and beans and fried egg was excellent too. read more

Colombian's Taste - Steak Plate - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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All these good reviews !! Lol I went to eat with my wife last wednesday may 2nd and we both order the same thing wich was the bandeja paisa colombian taste the only good thing was the beans and rice because the rest was awful couldnt chew on non of the meats and the worst part about this is that the waiter or cashier who ever she is was very very rude she had an attitude the whole time and she gave me dirty looks everytime i asked her for something she seemed pretty pissed off. My wife and Iare never going back !!!! read more

This small restaurant makes you feel like you're in Colombia! From the wall decorations to the passionate owner, you'll have experienced Colombian hospitality and food. I went with one other and ordered the Picada, an empanada, fried dough, and a blended fruit juice. The picada was our main course and ordered 2 servings and it was pretty good! All sorts of meats are on there with some tomatoes and rice flour bread. I liked the flavor profiles of the meat but they were a bit tough to chew. Not sure if it's supposed to be like that, but tasty nonetheless. I really appreciate that there are a lot of sides here that cost a dollar or so because I was able to try out a variety of Colombian dishes. We came near closing time so some of the things ran out, but it's a good way to enrich your palette on budget! Also, the owner recommended us what she described to be a kiwi-like fruit juice. It was pretty good, however, I felt like there were a bit too much foam left from the blender. All in all, this was a unique experience for me and it was priced nicely. Hope to be back to try the rice plate dishes! read more

Colombian's Taste - Picada - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

If I could give it a 10, I would!! I ate here with my co workers before we left Chicago and The food was so good I drove back from Kansas City, Missouri to have it again. BRING a wheel chair, you're gonna need to be rolled out haha. Thanks for the great experience 5 stars read more

This is really good place. Love the empanadas taste really authentic. I had the tamal which i never had Colombia tamal before. For me the dough was really soft not firm like a Mexican tamal. But the meat was really good. I think the tamal añso had rice which made it seem like a softer texture as well. read more

If you are looking for a family orientated restaurant with good Colombian food. This is the place to go. We ordered a picada for 5 people and the amount of food that they serve was very generous. The arepa, empanadas and shakes were delicious. The wait staff were kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this place. A nice restaurant to visit in 2023! read more

Fantastic authentic Colombian food, very tasteful and family owned. Only gripe is they are a bit short staffed in the kitchen and can take longer than expected definitely call Atleast an hour in advance but worth the wait! read more

This is an amazing place. It's a hole in wall, but the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food, well, if there was nothing else, the food alone would be worth the five stars! I had Bandeja Paisa, Arepas Rellenos and Beef Empanadas. The food was really good - the Empanadas were truly memorable. They've earned a loyal customer! read more

We were excited to find a Colombian place that wasn't it the city and decided to place a large order for my husband's birthday. Unfortunately we were extremely let down (by the food). We ordered the picada, bandeja piasa, beans and empanadas. All of the food was bland and the meat was chewy/dry. We gave a 2-star review because the staff was really nice and the portion sizes were more than expected. With all of the positive reviews maybe it was just a off day, but we just wish the food would have been better for our visit. We'll just continue to head to the city for our Colombian food. read more

In town for business and trying out different tastes. Glad I did try out this one. It's small, so if it's busy, seating will not be available. I wanted to try a bit of everything, so I went with the Colombian's Taste and a Colombian coffee. Wow, lots of flavor. The owner was very helpful and even brought out a warm bread with honey. Very good as well. read more

Stopped here based on all he great reviews. I was not disappointed. Tried the arepa con carne. It was delicious and very reasonably priced for a steak dish. Also had the taste of Columbia which was a lot of food, enough for two people. read more

Colombian's Taste - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

Got the steak sandwich with potatoes. Steak was just perfect. Not over done and with flavor. Great little spot

This place is DELICIOUS!! The fried sweet plantains were perfect, the beef empanadas were cooked to perfection, and our meals were perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for real, authentic Colombian food!!!! This place has limited space though, so get there early! read more

Colombian's Taste - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

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Very convenient location right off 355 (Lake exit). Friendly and pleasant staff. Authentic Colombian dishes and quite a nice variety. The empanadas and chorizo con arepas are good ways to grab a quick lunch. Or go BIG and order the bandeja Colombian's Taste. Pretty much a staple for anyone who really enjoys not just Colombian cuisine, but food in general. Top it off with bunuelos or pandebonos and a cold Postobon, and the next thing you know you are back in Colombia. ITASCA, please continue to support one of your local businesses. It really is a hidden jewel for your taste buds. And everyone else, stop on by and give it a try. There is something for everyone, I really believe it. read more

Little hole I in the wall with maybe 10 seats. Food is amazing. I had the tamal tolomese which was great and amazing with the green sauce. read more

Colombian's Taste - Tamal tolmese. - Colombian Near Me - Itasca, Illinois

Tiny place and unassuming, but the food and service was awesome. We split the Mixto Plato and Beef Empanadas...amazing!!! We ended up getting more empanadas to go. Definitely would recommend! read more

06/08/22: Saw the review they might be closed, but their website was still up so I took a chance and ordered. They are still open! Got a chicken empanada (most excellent), the Sandwich Hawaiano (very good) with Papa Criolla (these little potatoes are addictive) and an Arepa Rellena with Carne Desmechada. Amazing. Definitely going back. So many things on the menu look good. read more

I ordered the Bandeja Colombian's Taste to go, but it was missing the Colombian sausage, and corn cake, which I was very disappointed about because I was really looking forward to trying that sausage, and didn't realize it was missing till I got home. I think they gave me the Paisa version instead. It came with a chimichurri sauce which went well with the steak. The plantain was a bit plain, could have used more salt. The beans were also a bit bland to me. For almost $16 I was left disappointed with this main dish and wouldn't get it again. I also ordered the bunuelo, arepa with cheese and Agua de Panela with Lemon. Loved the bunuelo, could have ate a dozen of these! The Agua de Panela was also very refreshing. The arepa left me dissapointed, it was stale, almost like it was premade and they just threw it on a grill to warm up cause it had an almost grill burned taste. I would go back for the bunuelos, agua de panela, and I would try their empanadas and other sides that caught my eye. Hopefully my next visit will be more successful! read more

I can't believe I didn't have a review for Columbian's taste since its been here for 2 years now. My mom works right down the plaza so whenever I visit, I try and check this place out. The menu isn't extensive but I'd rather choose a dish from a category of 10 vs 100. This place is a small mom and pop shop and is doing fairly well. I got a sandwich the last time I was here with their potatoes. The sandwich was by no means small and the potatoes were like our potatoes but much starchier. They're delicious (especially when you dip it in their homemade salsa). I have also tried their mini empanadas and I can't recommend them enough! They're fully homemade and you can taste it! The outside is absolutely delicious and makes the whole dish!! I ask for an extra large salsa and go to town and these. I do have to warn, the salsa is HOT but if you like spicy, it'll definitely hit the spot! read more

Good taste. Amazing chicharon love the piña postabon. Dope customer service. They also have this lil pink sauce that tastes amazing.

Being as this was my first time trying Columbian food, I have no frame of reference here, Donny. I mean, I'm obviously still going to let you know what I think, but it may be way off base is all. I came here with a friend and immediately got hit with a random stank upon walking in the door. I don't know if it's some sort of stinky Columbian food I'm unaware of, or it's the place, but it had me a little worried. The food and the owners make up for the stank, but still. The restaurant itself, if you can call it that, is TINY. Like TEEEEEEENY TIIIIIIIIIIINY. It has a small bar with 3 or 4 rickety bar stools, a couple of 2 top tables, and one 4 top table. I would plan on ordering out since you may or may not have a place to sit. I got the Bandeja Colombian's Taste so I can try a little of everything. It comes with a huge heaping platter-full of white rice (good if you mix it with the beans), beans (kind of plain unless mixed with the aforementioned rice), a fried plantain (HOLY COW YUM), grilled skirt steak (if there is a Heaven, they will serve this there...especially with the homemade hot sauce they give you), pork rinds (good and really porky and nothing like the fried to a crisp air most gringas get in bagged pork rinds), Colombian sausage (again, see also: Heaven's menu), a fried egg (meh, too leaky for me), a corn cake (much like what I imagine the elvish bread to taste like...very plain and dense) and a slice of avocado (wish there was more...I love fresh avocado). Point is, the food is great and fresh and they certainly don't skimp on the portions. It wasn't badly priced either. I hope they last. Being tucked away in this random, surrounded by construction strip mall can't be good for business, but they seem to be doing well despite these issues. Owners are ridiculously nice, food is great, and it's cheap. I'll be back for more of that steak and chorizo...I can guarantee that. read more

When you go searching for restaurants in the suburbs you are often overwhelmed with the endless sucession of chain eateries that fill the search engines we peer at occasionally. So when you stumble on something that completely blowns the mold away, you leap! Such is Colombian's Taste. A few words of caution: don't show up with 15 of your best friends, because they only seat 14 and that's wall to wall. If you need ambiance, not here; you make your own or try down the block. And don't think about late night feeds, cause they close at 8PM. But if you want to try authentic, house-made Colombian cusine, get in here! Our small group tasted 4 different entrees, passed the mini empanadas-beef and potato goodness wrapped in corn flower and deep fried. Served with a green salsa-like elixer with some gentle heat in it, they are quite amazing. The Beef Passion was very tasty; the Arroz con Polla, mild and in need of the green sauce, but authentic because this is a cusine that doesn't slam you with hot sauces. We sampled the Tamal Tolimense, described as a Indian-Colombian dish with potatoes, beef, egg, rice , chicken, pork rolled in a corn flower torta. Unique! The least adventurous of us settled for a checken sandwich- a cross between a Cuban and a panini. Reported as good. Desert was Arroz con Leche; rice pudding with coconut and cinamon. Ending with Colombian coffee, was just the thing. Portions are good sized but thankfully not killer, and for you celiacs: this place is just about totally gluten free! Only the sandwiches and Torta Negra contain wheat! You absolutely must try the Pandebono! Baked in the back and filled with cheesy, chewy flavor. Take some home! In fact, bring a bottle of wine and try everything! I doubt you will be disppointed. read more