We watched Encanto and really wanted to try Arepas con Queso like in the movie. The arepas are so…read moregood! They are $9 for 5z We ordered during the week and picked up on Saturday. It is homemade food and she packed it frozen to fry at home! The arepas are so cheesy (no regrets even i'm lactose intolerant) and easy to cook at home. Make sure to use non-stick pan for it!

Amazing can't wait to go back. Service was on point! The plane is wonderful and food even betterread more

Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

Colombian empanadas are my fav type of empanadas!! I don't care for olives, raisins, or sweet…read morefilling often common in other types. The corn dough for these empanadas makes it extra tasty for me. Their arepas are amazing and I'm sure their hearty bandeja paisa is just as scrumptious. Catch the Biikho food truck just on the weekends by Target off the 91.

Selva was a great dinner experience! I came in for date…read morenight with my boyfriend and we loved everything. My family is Colombian so I was happy to see that they had refrajo on the drink menu. ( it's Colombian beer mixed with Colombian soda - it's amazing!) We ordered the arepas with chicharron, steak, and ceviche. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. The butter that came with the steak has sooo much flavor, I put that on everything. Our server Jake ( I believe that was his name) was super friendly and informative. Overall great experience, and will be back.

Arrived at 7pm tonight with a party of 2, without a reservation. The hostess tells us they're…read morecompletely booked for the night, but offers to put us on the waitlist just in case there's a cancellation, but can't guarantee we'll be seated. Ok, completely understandable, we wait at the bar for a bit. While waiting, I get curious and decide to check the online reservations, and see that there are actually a bunch of time slots open (7:00, 7:30, 8:00, etc etc). I reserve for 7:30 and let the hostess know, and she says "oh ok, I was going to give you that table anyway." A little weird that we were told they were completely booked? But ok, at least she was nice about it and we're happy to have a table. We sit down and the server tells us they're out of a few different things, including the chicken we want. Ok, fine, we settle on 4 plates that they still have available. 2 of the plates arrive pretty quickly and are pretty good. But at some point a large group comes in and the restaurant gets busier, and the rest of the food doesn't arrive. We finish the first 2 plates (including an entire whole fish, which took a while to eat), they clear the plates away, and we keep waiting for a long time after that. They eventually come check on us and ask if we need anything else, and I said we're still waiting for the other 2 items. They come back and tell us that those items somehow got put in out of order (?) and ended up behind the large group that came in after us (Clearly the order had just gotten lost). Eventually, we finally get the rest of our food, even though it's been like an hour since we ordered and we're not even hungry anymore. I thought they would at least offer to comp something as an apology for the insane wait (as most restaurants would), but no, they still charge us for everything. On top of everything else, as we're leaving, I walk past the large group that came in after us, and see that they're eating SEVERAL plates of the chicken that we were told they were out of before that group even arrived. I can understand honest mistakes or delays on a busy night. But never in my life has a restaurant made me feel so lied to and gaslit at every turn, whether it be about reservation availability, what dishes they were out of, or what happened to our order. And then not take accountability for anything. A truly one-of-a-kind bizarre experience. It's a shame because the food was actually pretty decent (and the only reason I'm giving more than 1 star). But it wasn't exceptional enough to make up for the service, or to give me any reason to come back.

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

This place has tasty and authentic food. The empanadas were fire and service was great. They have…read moregreat music, ambiance and authentic treats of all kinds.

I'm so sad, I've live in Long Beach all my life and always wanted to try this place since it was…read moreclose to home. I didn't realize how huge inside was, don't let the corner door fool you. It was beautiful inside, I was excited to try their food. We went for Happy hours, their margaritas was buy one get one free. For the price it was good amount. When we got seated it was just the two of us and another couple. The server took our orders right away. Ordered the chicken, beef and shrimp empanadas and shrimp ceviche. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! At this point it was just the two of us and the server. Waited roughly 45 minutes for our food because it looks like the server decided to take a lunch while we wait for our food. The server did not check on us or apologize to us that it was taking a while for the food to come out until she saw the frustration on our face and inform us the food is almost ready! 45 minutes later, she brought out the empanadas and I received two chicken and one shrimp... it was OK with the help of the sauces that was given. The shrimp ceviche was actually good, the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Here's the thing, the menu does not have prices on it and when we received the bill, the ceviche was $22! For the amount and for what it was, it was not worth it. The whole experience was horrible.

Delicious pesca mojarra!…read more Good food! Our kids loved their meals. Quaint interior and television. Service was fast and nice.

This place leaves much to be desired, first off the rice seamed old and hard, the soup ordered had…read morebarely any taste. Order a juice of maracuya with no sugar, asked for Splenda none available. My friend also had rice that was hard, she order juice of guanábana and it tasted like water. Paid with CC, no receipt to sign. Will not return.

If you're looking for the BEST Colombian food in Los Angeles, stop scrolling and go to Encanto!…read moreThis place is a true hidden gem inspired by the magic of the Disney movie, and yes, it's just as colorful and full of heart. We started with some small bites that were honestly not that small (portions are generous and full of flavor!), then moved on to their most popular dishes. The Bandeja Paisa? A 10/10. The Cazuela? Perfect for a hangover. And the Picada? A family recipe straight from Doña Claudia, the owner's mom. You can taste the love. What made the visit even more special? Latin superstar Daniel Mondragón stopped by and gifted a signed guitar to the owner. It was a moment of pure magic! The ambiance, the service (shout out to Claudia!), the music, the food, everything makes this spot unforgettable. Add Encanto to your bucket list and thank me later.

Enjoyed desert with my mom and aunt as we walked passed here on Mother's Day. What caught our…read moreattention was the outside of the restaurant, looks very welcoming and neat. The gentleman immediately greeted us and was very attentive and suggested one of the desserts, they were nice and light, very good too.

Decent spot. My order was ready in about 20 minutes, and the customer service was fine. The food…read moreitself was okay, but for the slightly elevated prices, I expected a bit more. Portion sizes were on the smaller side, and the ingredients didn't feel particularly special. The seasoning was underwhelming, and I found the lack of spice options disappointing--it just didn't hit the mark for me. The burger I had was a bit of a letdown, with conflicting flavors. It was crunchy in some spots, soggy in others, and oddly sweet, which didn't quite come together. Still, I'm curious to try the empanadas next time and see if they redeem the experience

Ordered the burger, and the sauces on the side so that I could sample them all separately. Wow,…read moredelicious. Everything was cooked perfectly, what a sandwich. The French fries were amazing as well. The burger was fresh, I loved every single sauce. We will be back soon for sure. The place is clean and well maintained. Gorgeous place. I don't think you could walk out of this establishment without smiling; even after having the worst day. These lovely folks are the nicest, warmest people. They greeted me with the warmest smiles and they were happy to chat and answer questions about the menu. The restaurant is gorgeous, and I'm grateful to have been a part of this experience. Now we have a new favorite burger place! A very special thank you to the owners, it was a great afternoon.