Great food! The Maracuya (Soursop) fruit juice was delicious! Great service, very friendly, she makes you feel at home and very welcome. Great Colombian Valentin music added to the hospitable atmosphere. Highly recommend it if you've ever been to Colombia, it's the closest thing to being there! read more

I've been here a few times now. Good people, good food. For first timers, you order at the counter and then grab a table. Last time we stopped in and had some fried plaintains, along with our usual yucca arepas. Mmmm. We also ordered a Venezuelan empanada, which was pretty delicious. All their salsas are good, but I totally dig their aji verde - it's so tasty, just the right blend of flavor and heat. The service has always been friendly, and I think the prices are fair for what you get. Also it's a cute little place, perfect to duck in off the busy street and grab a bite or three. read more

My wife and I cruised in today for lunch. We've been wanting to go for a while and finally had the time. My wife ordered the passion fruit juice, I should have matched her. I blew it. It was incredible. Then she ordered the, Beef Ribs Sancocho soup! It was lights out. One of the best soups I've ever had. Robust, fresh, bold flavors. It was an absolute pleasure. We also ordered the Bandeja Paisa which had everything from chorizo, to fried plantains, to red beans and rice. Honestly, this is one of the best restaurants in Olympia. I was astounded with how balanced and flavorful everything was. Usually you come away with something that was your favorite, this time. It was all so impressive. Can't wait to go back. Incredible people as well, a true asset to our community. read more

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The drinks and small plates were quite good. There were 2 large dinner plates either for sharing or for a large meal. The one with cheese, chicken, and fries was quite tasty, but the one with pork rinds was overcooked and was inedible. read more

Just didn't do it for us. A little awkward walking in and no obvious counter, take a menu and sit, order at the front, and no attempt to clarify as we grabbed a menu and took a seat. The arepa cachapa was waaaaay sweet like dessert, stuffed with mozzarella-like cheese. Bland, heavy, and sweet, couldn't finish it. The empanadas were okay, overfried. The cheese was tastier than the chicken mince. I'm glad we tried it, but wouldn't go back. All felt like a comfort food gut bomb. read more

Happened to be in olímpica for some personal business. Were starved and found this little Colombian place. Now I'm Colombian so I've had both good and authentic Colombian fare. De La Colombiana is strait "mid". Food: we ordered a good variety of food because the person with me hadn't had Colombian food before. Chorizo - not authentic. A bit odd texture and much larger than those I've eaten in bogota. Flavor was ok. We only had a couple bites and left the rest. Beef guacha empanadas: good flavor. Tho the dough was not completely done or puffy like it should be. Ajiaco & sancocho: both were good. Missing salt. Full w goodness of veggies. The sancocho had yucca and the ajiaco had potatoes. Served with the usual side of rice and avocado. Plantain "maduros": good but plain rains weren't fully ripe so they weren't as sweet or soft as usual. Service: I'm assuming the owner took our order. 4 times. She was so preoccupied w everything around her and not the people in front of her. Every time I tried to place my order she'd look to the left or right and talk to her crew, talk to a customer at a diff table or someone walking in but not focused on getting out order. So a little annoying as customer. Mango juice (water based) was good. Made from mango puree. You can add milk and sugar if you like. Ambiance: casual hole in the wall reminds me a lot of the local small restaurants in SA. Several authentic "campesina" outfits on the walls which. Rough back fond memories of dancing in the folclóricos as a kid. Might try again if I'm Olympia but wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious! We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Don De La Colombiana - Everything we ordered was delicious! We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Cute little spot downtown. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a little snack. Opted for the Empanadas Colombiana with beef and two juices--one mango, one soursop. The empanadas came with salsa. The salsa was pretty mild. The empanadas themselves were crispy and pretty tasty--just very small. The juices were good. Not sure if they use fresh fruits or not, but was nice to try something different since most places don't have soursop. The POS system rings things up weird, when you look at your receipt, the prices look different than what is on the menu--not sure how they have it set up, but can be a bit confusing. My order was voided and reprocessed because something wasn't applied correctly. They have a display case with Malta and other beverages; and cute decor. The lady at the counter was nice, and tried her best at explaining when we asked for further detail on menu items. Good place for a snack. read more

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Salchipapas and the fried plantains are very good. If you're gringo get out of your comfort zone and come here. From a fellow gringo

Great GF options. Very friendly. Locally family owners. We love this place! Wishing them may years of success. Let's go, Oly! Give them some support! read more

The food is heavy but delicious. The colombian empanadas were excellent, and we got a plate with a lot of different meats and everything was great. We also got the guava juice with water which was super refreshing on a hot summer day. read more

This place is 10/10. I was reading the other reviews and honestly it's a personal taste thing rather than the food not being good. The sauces for the empanadas are the way they should be mild and the variety is plentiful. Best authentic Colombian food. If you want something washed down do not come here. She cooks with her heart and we love coming here! Her attention and customer service are always good. Please be patient and kind when ordering when it's busy. read more

Don De La Colombiana - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

We ordered empanadas colombianas beef and cheese as an appetizer and they were good. The plate was good but not something I would order again. I'd definitely come back for empanadas and a soda or something small but I don't think I'd order a plate again. read more

Don De La Colombiana - Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

New restaurant next door to the Red Lion Inn where I'm staying with my kiddos. We conveniently walked over and enjoyed empanadas and a very large arepa with ham and cheese. The service was pleasant with Mari and Julia. Very spacious inside with plenty of seating and it's beautifully decorated and feels tropical. Oh, and the fresh guayaba juice (without sugar) was refreshing and satisfying. Please give this new business a try, they are 4 months old, and I will definitely make the trip back in a couple of weeks with my hubby. read more

Don De La Colombiana - One of each empanadas with meat - delicious!! - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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10/10 highly recommend!! My husband is Panamanian so we prefer the crunchy corn dough empanadas! I just came across this place today on doordash and I couldn't wait for the weekend to try it! Ordered 4 empanadas one for each of my family members to try and a sausage! Completely blown away by the perfection this restaurant provides!! Crispy flavourful dough, deliciously scrumptious filling. Can't wait to check out the actual restaurant and ordering more!! Thank you Don De La Colombiana!!! You're just what Oly was missing! See you soon! read more

Don De La Colombiana - Empanadas; beef, cheese, spinach! - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I thought the food was ok. The morcilla was delicious! The empanadas very dry! I asked what were the ingredients in the empanadas and the cook didn't know!! I also asked about the morcilla ingredients, and he didn't know either! Then I looked at the bill and I was charged $1.25 for tap water, no one told me there was a $1.25 for water... I tried suggesting about knowing the ingredients of the food you serve and I was told that he was helping the owner and therefore he didn't know! Now I am wondering if the owner knows... read more

I was so excited to find a Colombian restaurant and I ordered the beef soup which had a good flavor but just a tad bit too much salt for my liking. I ordered Yuka arepas and what she brought out looked like an undercooked Yuka quesadilla. It was definitely not an arepa and it was not fully cooked; the Yuka stuck to the paper and the cheese on top was not melted. I don't know if she thought I didn't know what an arepa was but it definitely was not that. Both items cost about $28, pretty pricey for what was given. I was just a tad bit disappointed but the soup wasn't bad, it had good flavor. read more

I genuinely don't understand the low reviews here. I love a food adventure and love to try new cuisines as a way to explore other cultures and food traditions. I was attending Olympia Pride and was looking for a nearby lunch spot and Yelp lead me to this gem - only a few blocks from Heritage Park. It is a small and cozy, hole in the wall place. The vibe is friendly, warm and inviting. They were bopping Marc Anthony on the oversized TV. I sat at the window bar. I ordered the beef and cheese Groucho Empanadas, sweet plantains and tequanos. I also ordered a lovely and refreshing passion fruit pulp smoothie and it was phenomenal on a hot day! The order came fast and hot from the proprietor, a really nice lady. My order came with three sauces: sour cream, salsa and verde. The verde was the best - but I'm a verde girl. The salsa consistency and flavors were well balanced. I don't like sour cream but this was different - not too sour or runny but truly creamy and yummy. The sweet plantans were perfect and seasoned well. Chewy like candy! The tequanos were awesome - fresh dough wrapped around cheese. You could taste the yeast and they were well proofed. They especially paired well with the sauces. The main event, the empanadas, were so good. Cheese and beef is always a winner and this combination with house-made, fresh dough was great. Some juice ran down my hand and I'm not mad at it! Everything was great! The passion fruit smoothie was a great chaser for the food. I seriously can't believe how good that smoothie was, man! This place is lovely. I believe in supporting small business, and this place is worth every cent. So, SO good! If I had one criticism it would be that the portions of sauces were too small - I want more verde! But honestly this place was great. The proprietor was so kind, the place was a vibe and the food was so yummy! 10/10. 5 stars!! read more

¡Excelenté! I am Colombian by birth and a native San Franciscan. My husband studied in Spain )so speaks fluent Spanish also) is from Chehalis, WA. This is the closest authentic Colombian food I've had in Washington state. I'm so glad they opened near my home in the South Capitol Neighborhood! We ordered Arepa, Empañada, and tostones. All perfect. Beautiful place with beautiful hostess and lovely food. Dine here! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

we came on Monday, for dinner, it made my whole day! im vegetarian and found many options. apparently the beef empanada is amazing! we loved the decor and music, and the empanadas and fresh tropical fruit juices were amazing. would be good to bring family here, as the vibe was great. read more

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The menu is $7.99 for one empanada and $8.99 for one corn cachapa. The cheese in my cachapa had the consistency of bubble gum so I left 95% of it behind. My guest ordered the empanada plate and left about 75% of it behind. $8.99 and $7.99 plus tax, what a waste. The sizes were equivalent to a small sandwich without anything else. The table top was quite dirty and had several small crumbs of food on it. The staff were pleasant and helpful. A plus for drinkers is they sell alcohol and apparently have a guitarist/entertainment later in the day/evening. read more

Amazing food! Authentic flavors reminding me of my trips to Colombia. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone living in Washington or passing through. read more

Oh yes indeed! I am constantly on the hunt for new delicious food tastes--and this one nails it! I ordered a big meal from Uber Eats tonight--enough for two dinners and one lunch for both of us. Yum--yum--now I am happy read more

They serve delicious crunchy Colombian empanadas, you should definitely ask for Aji and limes to get the right flavors and crunch. We also had the quesadilla with ham and cheese and it was delicious! read more

Nos atendieron como si fueramos familia y la comida estuvo muy rica. Definitivamente comeremos aquí cada vez que visitemos Olympia.

Nice Vibe. Good food. Gluten free options were good. Flimsy plastic utensils were disappointing. We thought we were going to a "real" restaurant for dinner, and so it was a lot more casual than anticipated - like a fast food place. It's nice to have another affordable place in Oly to eat, though. read more

I was dancing to the cumbia rhythm in my chair, eating memorable food and appreciating the authentic environment. There were arepa rellenos (similar to a quesadilla with dough made from the yuca plant), the empanadas (fried pockets of meat or cheese&spinach), the ajiaco (chicken soup), the tinto (coffee) the dessert made from maracuja fruit, the pan de bono (chewy bread rolls), the music, the yellow, blue and red national colors of the Colombian flag on the pollera colora traditonal dress, the hammock in the corner and the warm I felt from the smile from when I shared how good the food tasted and even more so, how I was grateful for how this whole experience. I was brought back to the rural Colombian planes, specifically the incredible community that is close to my heart. I loved the Spanish spoken and also communication went well for the English speaking people I ate lunch with. I will be back again and again, not only for the food, though for the genuine warmth and people. I highly recommend anyone and everyone coming to experience for themselves this restaurant. Thank you, muchisimas gracias, to Marli, Julia and all at Don de La Colombiana. read more

Don De La Colombiana - I didn't remember to take a picture of the food until we were almost done, though here is the ajiaco!! - Colombian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Google review I am absolutely outraged and I'm making sure that EVERYONE knows. I went to lunch with my friend who is blind and has a seeing eye dog. We were first asked to leave as they say they didn't see that the service dog had a harness showing he's a blind guide dog..... mind you, the harness was a hard bound harness that had a bright red notice stating BLIND GUIDE DOG! Next we were asked to move to a table in front of the door where it's cold and uncomfortable,, AFTER another couple was asked to move from that table to "accommodate" my friend and his service animal. By law THIS CAN'T HAPPEN!!! The lady was rude and did NOT believe he was blind, even questioning me if he really was. We made the choice to leave and not order there. We went out the door, my friend made a complaint to the non emergency police department, and the lady comes outside, to say that we need to understand her position and then asked us to move out of in front of the restaurant. I have never in my life been so angry at an establishment as I was here. It is a federal law to not discriminate or even ask why a person has a service dog. Not only did she ask my friend, but she all but called him a liar. I don't care how good the food may have been, I will NEVER support this establishment. read more

Amazing service and food! Love the history in the restaurant! The music while you eat and take in the atmosphere is just so good! It is almost like comfort food. They deep fried the plantains and that was my favorite part! They make juice from the fruit itself and that was amazing as well. You can choose to have your fruit drink made with water or milk. read more

Delicious appetizer type offerings but not any real main entrees. We went wanting a full meal but there wentn't a lot of choices other than chicken soup and empanadas. read more

I was an amazing service and amazing food, the place is looks so nice and clean, price are fair.

We went here with our friends from Columbia and basically tried a little bit of everything on the menu and there was nothing that left us disappointed. From the empanadas to the soup to the dessert drinks and flan! Everything was delicious! We'll definitely be going back. read more

Me encantan las empanadas, pero necesitan que tener ají por las empanadas como un restaurante tradicional por favor porque me gusta comerlos con ají. Pero las empanadas son buenas. Por favor tenga ají. read more

5 stars is relative to other relatively inexpensive counter-order restaurants. I had the Empanadas Colombiana and the Arepa de Yucca, both were delicious! read more