Very friendly woman working behind the counter of this little place in Norwalk. I ordered the…read morechicharon arepa and a side of plantains. The arepa itself was very good, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It had a wonderful chewy texture that was tasty. The pork was a little too chewy for me, but overall it was pretty good. The plantains were good as well, not the best I've had, but fresh, starchy and slightly sweet.

La Colombina Burger is a new, hole-in-the wall type of storefront pumping out fantastic food. I was…read moreon the hunt for a smash burger and came across this place and ordered one. Wow, there's so much flavor in the Put Rings On It Burger, although it's hardly a SMASH burger as it's described on the menu and more akin to a regular style burger, but let me tell you, there's nothing regular about it. The star of the show for me was there Chicharron arepa. If you're a chicharron fanatic like me, this is a MUST try. It's meaty, salty, cheesy, crunchy--just about every thing you'll need to be a happy customer. It's definitely a diet killing, guilty pleasure type of eatery.

Be careful when paying here. After you place your card on the check tray, they take your receipt…read moreout of sight to add their own tip before processing the payment. This was my case, a gratuity had already been added to the receipt, but when they returned, they handed me the payment tablet with the tip screen open, making it appear as though I still needed to leave a tip. I didn't realize until later that I had tipped twice. If gratuity is being added, it should be clearly disclosed before asking customers to leave another tip. Transparency matters, and this experience left me feeling misled. Losing a customer over an extra $20 wasn't worth it. I won't be returning.

they charge you 3.00$ for a empty plate this is disgrace I would go here every weekend with my…read morefamily they lost a client forever! Check your bill because they charge you extra without you knowing Te cobran 3,00 $ por un plato vacío, esto es una vergüenza, iría aquí todos los fines de semana con mi familia, ¡perdieron a un cliente para siempre! Revicen sus recibos porque te cobran extra sin que lo sepas

This one for me is a little confusing. The hours for the business say one thing, the locked door…read moresay something else. We saw this place just opened, had an early movie to go to. Planned for breakfast. They did let us in and we got breakfast. Main doors were locked, got in through a side door on the patio. Only people in the restaurant. Items in their digital menu were not available. Even with the language barrier we were able to order. What we wanted to get wasn't available after they checked with the kitchen. What we did order was pretty good..wasn't what I planned ordering. Really had hoped to get what I actually wanted. I guess I'm too nice, worth the try.

I ordered food to go and when I picked it up and went home to eat it with my family, as I took a…read morebite off my empanada, I felt disgusted and uncomfortable. I spat something out and it was a tiny hard rock. Before I went to wash my mouth I felt sand. As I was looking at my empanada after, I found the other half of the rock I bit into. I then saw my tooth was chipped. I couldn't sleep that night from thinking how disgusting this situation was. I called Noches de Columbia when that happened and they only offered one empanada but my trust for them was lost. The second time I called they said how it was just a rock, basically implying that it was not a big deal. They didn't see why I was upset and didn't apologize. The owner got mad at me for being upset about this situation. Both times I've called they weren't professional and instead rude.

Food is great Service great…read moreAmbiance is good We go often Once we found our credit bill was less Than we thought The owner told us he never takes anything that doesn't belong to him We told our friends that had gone with us And they said when the charge had come it was less then they thought we thought that was terrific

I went there last night for the price I paid for the food that I ordered, which was one dish it was…read more$31 for such a small caution. It was more like a lunch special instead of dinner order. I will never go there again and I would not recommend it to anybody it's not worth the $31 that I paid for For for that platter was a small dish.

I found this place after seeking out Colombian food in Norwalk for the first time. I originally…read moretried to go to La Orquidea Bakery but they have gone out of business. It is a very fun and funky place. Totally authentic. When I called I couldn't even get anyone to answer any questions for me in English, so I instantly thought "Damn, their food is going to be GOOD!". And it was. I went in on a Sunday morning and I was surprised that the dining room was about half full and they had about 5 servers between the bar and the dining room. The other section of the store seemed devoted to hot food for take out and Colombian imports. I had a delicious guanabana smoothie and an awesome breakfast consisting of one huge arepa, rice, eggs, and and decent sized, perfectly cooked steak on top of it all for 8 bucks. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that they seemed unconcerned with giving me service or getting me my check in a timely manner. This might just be a cultural thing, but I didn't like how I kept getting passed off from one server to the next. Still, well worth it for the authentic food and lively atmosphere.

I LOVE this restaurant. All of the daily soups are delicious - and I swear, magical if you are…read moresick. I'll take a big serving and have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - take a shower, get a good night's sleep, and the next day? Better! The empanadas are soooo good. The chicken is awesome with rice and beans. Always fresh avocado. Plus the staff is really nice, especially the woman I call "the super cute waitress." :)

I was passing by on Cinco de Mayo around lunch time and decided to pop in. I had been waiting for…read morethe renovations to finish so I was pretty excited. Sadly, just like the rest of the recent reviews I was quite disappointed by what I encountered. Everyone working was super friendly and attentive which was nice but I didn't recognize anyone working there. I didn't pay much attention to that but when the menu came it was greatly reduced and trying to be more "upscale". it felt odd as the main draw of Valencia for lunch was that it was fast, casual, affordable and delicious. I usually get the lunch combo that came with an aerpa, empanada, rice beans and ceviche but that wasn't on the menu that I saw. I ordered the street corn to start and got the bowl with a pernil arepa. The bowl was a large portion and everything was fresh. Taste wise things were pretty good but didn't blow me away. The pernil was only ok and that should have been the star of the show. I had to ask for aji and I was only given a small dish with some hot sauce as well. In the past your server would just hand over a bottle of aji and let you go to town. The food was decent, but not close to what I remember. The biggest let down was when the check came. I know things are expensive all over but lunch was $41 for some street corn, a jeujed up chipotle bowl and a coke. That seems wild. There was also a charge added for the kitchen which I get but it still feels odd to see additional service charges on an already expensive meal. As far as the renovations go it honestly didn't really seem like anything changed inside, maybe some fresh paint and tile? Unfortunately I will probably not return any time soon or even at all.

I recently visited Valencia cocina formerly known as Valencia Luncheria, a Venezuelan restaurant,…read moreand had an amazing experience. I tried their arepas with anish chicken salad and ribs--something completely new for me--and the flavors were absolutely fantastic. The food was rich, unique, and truly memorable. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I would definitely love to visit again and explore more of their menu. Highly recommended if you're looking to try authentic Venezuelan cuisine!

Delicious food!! Pancakes were perfectly fluffy, the El Paisano sandwich was amazing and we love…read morethat they serve breakfast all day! Service was top tier from when we entered - quick, efficient and helpful. We will absolutely be back!

Excellent service - come see Kelvin at the bar, he'll take good care of you. Ceviche Mixto was so…read morefresh and full of flavor! and the cancha (corn nuts) paired perfectly with the ice-cold Cusqueñas! I look forward to checking out their live entertainment on the weekends.

Came in here late evening, so it was easy parking at the door…read more Great service here very friendly people. Seafood ceviche was good, the seafood are fresh (not overcooked like others) especially squid very fresh not rubbery We asked for Seafood fried rice it was good but salty for us. Loaded with squid mussels shrimp (missing crab .... wish they add it) Green sauce is good but prefer spicy, i guess they adjusted for people can't take the heat. Stir fried beef signature dish is best the fries absorbed all flavor, beef is juicy. ( I will just come back for this ) Seafood soup also yummy enough to share for 4. (Restroom is outside the restaurant)

Great service. Walked in and had a seat in 10 seconds. Took my order in under another minute. And…read morehad a drink in hand under 5. Gotta love it when you're on a quick work lunch. Got a custom Lomo with steak and shrimp. And a passionfruit mojito. Also delicious. I'll have to swing by and grab another lunch soon.

I drive by the place all the time, as it's right down the street from my home and had to try it…read more BEAUTIFUL rustic decor. Exposed wood beams and wood floors. The walls are filled with amazing art to admire while you dine. The restaurant is very clean and it's one of the first things I notice when I sat down. Lots of appetizers/tapas to choose from separated into hot tapas and cold tapas. The Mejillones (mussels) were finger licking good!! We also got the oxtail empanadas. They did not meet my expectation but still good. Lots of paella options to choose from: meat, seafood, classic...etc. We ordered the classic paella and it was delicious!! Full of flavor. One waitress running the show, who I assume to be the owner and she was a pleasure to talk to and quick. There is a lot next door you can park at but it's small. However, the street it's located on has plenty of street parking.

We have been to Paella a few times but before I was a more avid Yelp reviewer. Haven't been back in…read moreawhile and was craving some authentic paella. This restaurant immediately came to my mind and we were off! Happy to report it is still what I remembered it to be- wonderful food, great drinks, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly service. I did not take photos of everything we got for the table. One of my favorite appetizers here is the codfish croquettes and they were melt in your mouth good- highly recommend these! We came for paella and went with the classic version..... it definitely hit the spot. The rice was perfectly cooked and crunchy in the right spots. Seafood was cooked beautifully and the spices with the chorizo made it all a balanced and delicious dish. So happy we were able to come back to Paella and we will be back (hopefully) more regularly!

The food is the BEST COLOMBIAN FOOD you will ever discover! My favorite here is, OH MY GOD there's…read moreso many things... the Arepa de choclo, Morcilla, Pandequeso, all of which are famous Colombian baked goods. If you haven't tried Colombian food, you will be sure to enjoy it I promise you this!!!!

I have been looking for Latin the empanadas that is made with the yuca. Found it . The cheese…read morebreads are my favorite , will try costilla rib soup $12