The atmosphere is very welcoming . It is beautifully decor . Staff are very sweet . The food tastes amazing ! And the drinks are very refreshing read more

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My friend was in town with his father for some difficult medical tests at National Jewish. The stress of the tests and the concerns over memory problems had understandably been making his dad anxious. So, we decided to take him for a relaxing evening for some "home cooking;" his dad is from Colombia. I'd driven by this place for years, always thought it was cute, but never had been in to try it out. Well, the inside is even cuter than the curbside! We were quickly greeted and shown to a table. It was around 8 on a Friday night. The service was just what my friend's dad needed, joking around in Spanish and answering random questions that an older person might have when seeing food they grew up with and hadn't seen in a while... and, then, the food. I'm not familiar with Colombian cuisine, so I wanted to try something traditional. The presentation was sizable and I really like color on a plate. Then, it was flavorful and filling?! YUM. We walked out of the experience laughing and purely delighted at having had a great night in sharing a unique experience. Strongly suggest folks swinging through, when you're in the neighborhood... or, give yourself a special occasion and make a trip! read more

La Chiva - The native Colombian in sheer joy! - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Wowww! They seated us in the back of the room to the right and it was so cute! Service was great. We got the sancocho, pabellon, and patacones. It was a little bit of everything and I was in heaven! I'm a soup girl and had previously had home made sancocho and loved it. I was really excited to see this on the menu, especially for a cold night! The patacones were delicious as well, especially with the chicharron. Would definitely come back again! I would love to try one of their platters. read more

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Absolutely delicious Colombian food on S Broadway! Great drink selection, imported beers and cocktail options. Homey and cozy interior and a patio during warmer months read more

La Chiva - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I came here craving my favorite Colombian dish from when I lived there, and was disappointed. I got the Bandeja Montanera (I loved getting this in Colombia), but the beans just didn't taste the amazing way they tasted in Colombia. Maybe I should go back and try some of the other dishes, but the beans in Colombia are so good and I was really hoping to get some of that flavor here! The restaurant is in this beautiful house. A really lovely setting. And the service was good, everyone was really nice! read more

Had lunch here on a Sunday and it was fine. Nothing blew us away, so probably wouldn't come back, but it was decent food in a cute atmosphere. Shared the la Chiva picada platter and it was pretty good. More meat heavy than we had expected, but everything was good quality. read more

La Chiva - La Chiva picada - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really great experience at La chiva! Saturday night and 7pm and there were a bunch of open tables. Perfect for walk ins. It's a big place too! The service was awesome-- loved the staff that helped us. We had a lovely conversation with a woman who moved here a couple years ago from Cali, Colombia. I went to Colombia about 5 years ago and felt that the food was super authentic, exactly what I had when I was there! We split 3 things between the 2 of us and it was more than enough with leftovers. We ordered the papacon with chorizo-- the sauce is spicy if you're sensitive! I probably wouldn't get this again just because we had chorizo in our other dish ( SO GOOD) and there are so many others apps. We also got the papacones montados with shredded pork & chicharron. I love the savory plantains !! And the chicharron literally melts in your mouth. You get 2 of each. Lastly, we got the Bandeja Montanera main dish. This is a classic Colombian dish where you get a little bit of everything. Shy of the sampler platter, this is what I would recommend to anyone trying Colombian food for the first time! There's literally 9 things on your plate. And don't forget to get a drink (or two)! Only reason I docked a star is because of the environment-- it was sooo hot. Maybe it was just me because I was in a sweater but I was warm. read more

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Such a fun cute spot to try some Colombian flavors! Lots of seating and two adorable patios! Some cocktails and beers, appetizers and main dishes. Happy hour menu too! We had platters to serve our party of 7 and got to taste all the different meats sausages plantains and other things. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! It was quite empty on a Tuesday night, but better for us as service was quick. The portions are great. The pabellon was perfect, lightly seasoned and shredded. And the limonada was so refreshing. The picada was pretty good too, though some of the items weren't seasoned as well but the sauce gave it some flavor. read more

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So freaking cute and delicious!!!! I had never had Colombian food until eating at La Chiva. I went with friends and one is Colombian. She said it is the most authentic she has found in Denver. A lot of the dishes were similar to Costa Rican and Cuban food I have had before. The empanadas, plantains, and shredded beef were amazing!!! I would come back and eat my weight in those three items. I highly recommend experiencing Columbia food at La Chiva. read more

La Chiva - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We headed to La Chiva on a recommendation of a friend. Needed a change of pace from the ho-hum suburban chains. What a unique place. La Chiva hit the mark. Our waiter was very friendly and super helpful. Our meal started with a cocktail, my dinner companion ventured out and tried the mango margarita which was lovely, I just needed wine. Now for dinner. Our friend suggested the sampler platter La Chiva Picada which included a generous assortment of Columbian items including plantains, chicken, potatos, rellena and 2 tasty dipping sauces. Next we ordered the Bistec and the Piscado. I LOVED the fish... a flaky fillet swimming in a creamy coconut broth. The steak was nice served with rice and patacones. Finally, the desserts were calling.... we order the flan the the guava bread pudding. They were delicious. La Chiva was such a fun change of pace. Great place to go with a group that likes to share. Only down side is the mandatory tip. read more

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Shared dinner here with a friend tonight. We each ordered an empanada as an appetizer. Mine was beef and was really good. We shared the La Chiva Picada (serves 2). I wouldn't order that again. The best part of the plate was the sweet plantains and maybe the yucca. We used all the sauces and could have used more because a lot of it was dry (aoli helped!) or greasy (salsa helped!). Our server was very attentive and the decor and ambience is excellent. I will come back to try something more up my alley like the Pabellon La Chiva or carne asada! The perfect sample patter, Colombian chorizo, yuca, Sweet and savory plantains, rellena, papa criolla, chicken, Chicharron, arepa and salad read more

La Chiva - La Chiva Picada and two Arepas - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time visiting La Chiva, I live right down the street and am so happy we stopped in. Everything was delicious! Generous portion sizes and amazing food. Staff was very friendly and attentive, and I love the ambiance inside the restaurant. Got the empanadas and the sampler for 2. Can't wait to come back and try something else! read more

La Chiva - Picada for 2 - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was a great find! I love latin American cuisine and La Chiva did not disappoint. This cute restaurant is located along Broadway, and what may look like a small establishment, is a restaurant that makes you feel like you're in Colombia. The decor, music and staff are friendly. The seating itself is plentiful, and actually is a two story establishment. I do have to say that they seem understaffed, though friendly, they took a while to get our orders and get the food out. The empanada is one of my favorites here in Denver, I love the corn based shell and the beef is packed with flavor. This gets a solid 5 out of 5. It is pricey for the small portion but it is worth it! The arepa is good but nothing special. My girlfriend opted for more of the vegetarian filling which included avocado, rice, beans and cheese. It's filling and huge but flavor wise lacking. We are not fans of many latin style cheeses due to the eraser/rubbery texture. I opted for the bandeja Montanera which gave me a plate filled with grilled and fried meats. The patacones tasted great and went well with the meats. My favorite was the pork, it was succulent and juicy. Overall it gets a 4 out of 5. Like the arepa, it was also lacking in seasoning. Overall great experience, though some of the dishes can use a little more seasoning, it was a great find! read more

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The empanadas and atmosphere are great! The sampler was a lot of carbs: yucca, plantain 2 ways, potatoes, arepa with the meats. It was a bit dry and bland. The chipotle beef and cheese were our favorite empanadas. The cocktails were good too. The service was a little slow but the food came fast. read more

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We had a great lunch at this super cool Colombian restaurant. Great atmosphere and vibe. I had the Bandeja Montanera for a main dish and loved every bit of it. Super nice staff and a fun place to hang out. We will be back! read more

The food was amazing! will eat here again! I really loved the sancocho de pollo And empanada de carne y chipotle.

Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 4/5 Food - 3/5 Drink - 5/5 This place is so unique. With Colombian music playing and fairy lights, its patio has a lot of charm. We made a reservation and we're seated on time. Service was really friendly and got everyone's drink order immediately. I had Mojito and it was awesome. For entree, I shared the La Chiva Picada for two. Waited 30+ minutes for the dish and it was underwhelming. The sauce was delicious but the meat (the fried chicarron and chicken were very dry. I liked the fried yuca and rellena Colombiana (a stuffed sausage. very unique and delicious) read more

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Really cute place inside. I love super ethnic restaurants and trying new food/drinks so this was right up my alley. The server was super friendly, gave me the wrong drink, but I didn't really care haha. I just drank it anyway. His energy was too good for me to get bothered by it. We shared the platter, they have it for 2 or for 1 and the 1 was enough for two if you just want some snacks. They were saying they were out of some meats, like chicken. I don't know how you run out of chicken...? And said we could get more of something else to replace it. But, when the platter came, I don't really think we got extra of anything. I didn't love the arepas, they were just the bready part of an arepa, nothing in it. I also didn't like how they made the yuca, it was oddly stringy. There must be a way to rid of the stringy bits, I've never even known yuca could be stringy in all the times I've had it. The sausages were good, though. So, good & bad with this platter food. I was hoping for more and to like the restaurant more. read more

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The building itself is so cute very nicely decorated, too bad the food is just awful. No flavor whatsoever very bland..

Absolutely outstanding! I've eaten at a handful local and chain places and this ultimately is my new fav place now. The atmosphere is very family friendly, they take great care of their. Customers and absolutely everything we ate was sooo good!!! We ended up ordering five servings of the empanadas and that was our kids fav part of the place along with some kind of coconut drink. I got the vegetarian plate and it wasn't greasy but was sooo tasty. My kids also get the beef arepa and enjoyed it. They food was all delicious to point my family will be there again to enjoy. I would love to see how it is in the summer as they do have a great patio to enjoy. read more

This is the real deal! If you are craving Colombian food. The sancocho is delicious and the sampler platter is just right to Introduce someone to the delicacies of Colombian food. Must try! read more

Really wanted to like this place. The steak was super tough and dry and the rice with chicken super dry and crunchy like the bottom of the pot was incorporated a little too much. The lack of Latin restaurants sets the bar low in Colorado. These dishes disappoint and would not cut it anywhere else with a rich population of Latin Americans. On the plus side, the arepa with pork was flavorful and tender. The empanadas will be enjoyed at home. Don't be surprised about the 18% surcharge which they call a servicing fee. 3% goes to staff tips and the rest is to offset operational costs. That put me off completely. Raise your prices, and remove the surcharge. The service is quick and pleasant. Let's hope it was an off day for the cook and our experience improves next time around, but I doubt I'll be back. read more

La Chiva - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Met friends for lunch on a Sunday. We were seated right away in a quiet area. I ordered the special soup the Santandereano which was delicious. There was rice, avocado, and a nice salsa next to a large bowl of a meat/vege soup. The meat was very tender add the broth flavorful. There was quite a bit of pork belly, and potatoes along with some pieces of beef. Others in our group ordered different things, and while I didn't get the name of what they ordered, they were very happy too! Nice to find a Colombian restaurant where many of the patrons seemed to be from that area. read more

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First timers at La Chiva and so happy to have found them. Beware, they still have signage at their old location - which of course we saw and headed there, lol. We realized we should have followed Apple maps a tad closer. No worries, as they are just a short walk down the street and across. We sat at the table, which is our go to. This usually always guarantees great service, but this time, most of the action and service happened at the tables. I'm not sure the bar is used often, but even that aside, we were able to flag down a few folks as needed and get our needs met. Excited to have Columbian food - La Chiva didn't disappoint. We ordered mixed empanadas (of course) and the weekend special (meatballs). Can I just say - WOW. Very flavorful, well cooked and not too spicy. My man has a beer and I enjoyed the Mango Tango. Super fun visit. read more

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Our second time here and I'm so impressed not only with the food but the people who are so gracious and happy! Yes, they seem happy to be at work. This says a lot about a place, and I want to acknowledge that strong positive culture. The food is amazing! We ordered the appetizer empanadas again and got one of each. I think I could live on these! I got the fish soup which was not only beautiful but also delicious and hot! What can possibly be wrong with flaky fish in a coconut and yum soup?! With a flower in top!? Say yes to the fish! My husband ordered the sampler (this is not what it is called but I can't remember) for one and everything I ate was delicious. I am not a fan of blood sausage but it is one of my husband's favorites. He ate the leftovers for breakfast. We use visiting my son in south Denver as an excuse to go here and "wait for the traffic to die down" wink wink. Thank you!! read more

La Chiva - Margarita - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great little find on Broadway. Read the menu beforehand, and think through what you may want as the wait staff's English is light, but they are super friendly and the service is generally good. The empanadas are a must, consider trying all five fillings. I am looking forward to returning and trying some other items I was eyeing. read more

La Chiva - Empanadas - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The main reason for 3 stars: paying on the Toast app was deceitful. This is the main reason I likely won't be back honestly. I knew there was an 18% auto service charge, which is fine. It was even on the paper receipt. But the toast app receipt didn't show it and gave the option for tip on the total without service charge. So we assumed it wasn't included there, and we tipped. But it was actually ON TOP of the total inclusive of service charge (which was not a line item and not included in the total in the app). Ultimately we paid almost 40% in tip. Hopefully someone is happy, but this seemed so wrong to me. Ok everything else: The setting: awesome, colorful, great spot. They did an excellent job with the inside. The food: it was ok. The veggie plate was ok for me but nothing outstanding. The appetizer empanada was my favorite - super fresh and flavorful. The sweet plantains were yummy, and the potatoes were buttery smooth. Otherwise, the arepa, fried plantains, rice, and beans were all meh. My friend enjoyed most of the meat items, especially the chicken leg (it had a crispy skin). The service was friendly and slow, as expected in a Latin spot. Ultimately I'd have recommended this spot, but the way the bill was handled left a negative taste in my mouth. read more

La Chiva - Inside - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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After our order was taken, our waitress did not return to check on us. We had to ask another staff member for drinks and napkins. Overall, the service felt inattentive read more

The flan was really good, not too sweet. Vegetarian platter is big, but the fried plantains were too dry. Overall a good meal. Service here is great. read more

La Chiva - Flan - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I rarely write reviews for local restaurants, saving that tradition for when we travel. La Chiva has me breaking that rule. We walked in and immediately felt transported. The patio felt 1000s of miles from urban Denver. The jugos were so fresh and what was that magical ice they used??? The kids had arepas which were stuffed to the brim with delicious meat/veggies. The Chiva picada was great too. All in all, we will definitely be back and you should too! read more

Great service. Food (calentado) was delicious. I know the arepas con queso are delicious too. Years ago, when they were in another location (crossing the street),I didn't like their juices cuz they had too much water and few flavor so I never ever came back until yesterday. I went with my family yesterday, and the juices were delicious (that means they improved) my brohters ordered Picada, and they also gave it 5 stars. The restaurant decoration is pretty, and it is clean. I do recommend this place. I'm so glad there is a Colombian place in Denver and for sure, I will be stopping by more often. read more

La Chiva - Calentado con jugi de mora en leche - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went last weekend and the drinks were very good. Service was slow, and we had to ask for things multiple times. However, they have a very good ambiance and it is a very cute shop. For a beverage, I tried agua de panela fria and it was so good! I definitely want to have it again. I got the empanadas as an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious! For my main entree I got Sobrebarriga Criolla, which was dry. Overall, will definitely come back again to try another dish. You will need to find street parking but it was easy for me to find on a Sunday. They previously were located on the opposite side of the street so make sure to go to the new location. There was a sign posted on the door of the old restaurant but know that they are open if you don't see this! Just look across the street! read more

La Chiva - Empanadas - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicioso! I'm Colombian and I've been craving colombian food for a while. The service was super fast and the restaurant interior decorations made me feel back home. I definitely recommend the chicharrones! Freshly made and sooo good! The bandeja was perfect! I wished they had additional menu items, but will be going back for sure. read more

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Delicious Colombian food. Everything is so tasty from the arepas with chicharon (other proteins available) to the sweet plantains (savory also available). The empanadas come five to an order and you can't go wrong with beef, chicken or jalapeño beef or chicken. The dipping sauce is perfect with herbs (chimichurri possibly) The limonada Cartagena is a blended juice drink with lime & pineapple juices and coconut syrup. Sweet but not overly so. The staff is friendly and takeout has been our go to since COVID started La Chiva is now in a bigger space on the east side of Broadway just across from their original location. read more

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This is probably the WORST restaurant experience I've ever had! We came in around 3pm, and the man at the front was so rude. He told us it would be over 20 minutes for a table. We decided to wait and were seated maybe 10 min later. We flagged down a girl to take our order. We waited a really long time just to get our waters. 20 minutes AFTER we were seated ,that same nasty man came over and said he would take our order. Who in their right mind would sit at a table for 20 min before even being acknowledged?!? We had driven over 30 minutes to eat here, and what a disappointment it was! The food was mediocre at best, nothing special about this place! Will never, EVER, come back and I'll make sure everyone knows how nasty they are here. I don't need this place, this place needs customers! Ugh read more

La Chiva - Rude person at restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My Colombian wife really enjoyed the sancocho here, and generally thinks this is a great spot for more regional soup and stew based dishes. I got the bandeja montañera , which unfortunately we both agreed was quite bland and dry and just not enjoyable at all. read more

In the words of my husband "everything about this place screams legit". He right AF! Your experience begins on bustling Broadway, a charming exterior lures you down a pathway to an entry transporting you to South America with the warmest welcome. We came on a Saturday afternoon with no reservation and were seated immediately, not to imply it was empty in any way. Service was attentive but not rushed. Food was authentic and flavorful. Drinks were refreshing and tasty. Husband had and was gushing over his entree, the Bandeja Montanera, a traditional Colombian dish of red beans, white rice, chorizo, sweet plantains, patacon, arepa, chicharron, carne molida(ground beef) & avocado, with fried egg I had the Arroz con Pollo* (GF) mixed yellow rice, shredded chicken breast, green peas, carrots, sweet peppers, corn, served with 2 sides that I chose yuca and arepas. Delicious!!! If you're looking for authentic Colombian food in Denver, stop here, you won't regret it! read more

La Chiva - a red building with a tree in front of it - Colombian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The hubs and I came here with a friend to finally give it a try. The location moved to across the street and the new spot honestly felt like we were in South America with the decor and vibe. First, the staff was so incredibly kind and worked very well together. Hands down that was the best part of our experience and that's saying a lot because we loved the food. We started with a variety of empanadas, Patacones Montados and palitos de queso (cheese sticks). The appetizers were an excellent start to the meal. The cheese sticks were wrapped in an almost bread like dough and were soooo good. I ordered the arroz con pollo for my main and didn't even eat it because I was stuffed from the apps. It made an absolutely excellent lunch the next day. We are already planning our next trip back. Everything was so good. read more

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We have been going to la Chiva for years and the service is pretty hit or miss. I love Colombian food and there aren't a lot of options in Denver. The moved across the street in Colfax to a bigger location. It's really cute and has a full bar. I called a few days prior to pick up a to-order - 4 orders (20) of empanadas and arepas with queso for Christmas Eve. When we went to pick them up they had only made one order (5 empanadas). What should have been a 15 minute trip ended up taking over 45. We waited for the order to be made and added a few extra items. We sat at the bar and waited. Our waitress disappeared for a while and we had to flag her down to pay for the order since they also only charged us for 5 empanadas. Hopefully it is just the Christmas rush, but I hope the service improves. read more