Came here on a Sat night. Our table was total 6 of us. We asked for separate checks at the beginning when we started ordering. The server didn't say a word until we paid. She said because it's 6 people so they charge the tips upfront. Ok. We thought it was 15-18%, but NO, they CHARGED 20% up front for each of our ticket. Be careful about the tips here, I feel like they just scammed us. Because it was scan menus and it didn't mention anything on that menu so how we supposed to know. read more

The BEST Columbian food Denver has to offer. Very authentic environment and homey atmosphere. Super friendly staff! Good eats!!!!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. The food is so yummy and flavorful and the service is always exceptional. I also highly recommend any of their juices or drinks. Though it is not anywhere near my neighborhood, I definitely make the drive down as often as I can. read more

My son is from Colombia and whenever we travel we seek out Colombian restaurants. He is 2 years in the IS at the age of 15 and loved this place. Great drinks, food and a lovely staff. This place according to him is best he has had in the US. read more

Our parents are from Bogota, so when we moved to Denver, we searched for a Colombian place for some authentic cuisine for nostalgia purposes. We found La Chiva, which serves recipes from Bogota, and we're so pleased with it! We've been going since they opened the South Broadway spot and even joined them to watch a World Cup match this past Summer. It's owned by a really nice family and all their staff are very sweet. The food is delicious too! Our omnivore friends have ordered beautiful cuts of steak and they say the chorizo is great. We stick with the vegetarian meals, so the Arepa Andina and the Bandeja Montañera. We've also had their yuca and salad appetizers, which are great. Don't forget to wash everything down with a shot of aguardiente :) read more

Greg for La Chiva catered our party last evening....and omg it was fantastic! Everyone especially liked the empanadas!!!!! Can't wait to have La Chiva cater our next party!!! 5 star food!!! read more

If you are looking for authentic Colombian food, you will not be disappointed with this restaurant!! The soups are incredible- they really taste like home to me and warmed my soul. The meats and appetizers were also fresh and yummy. Lastly, I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed our fruit juices- we slurped them down almost immediately. Great service, music, and food- what more could you want?! read more

Was walking S.broadway and saw this place. Had empanadas too start. Beef chipotle were my favs. Had a couple of Dadobiers wife had a Colombianazo. Both were great. Shared la Chiva picada. Great service Can't way to come back. read more

Glad to see ls Chiva is back! But needs to improve service, went last weekend during a busy time so got in the waiting list, sadly they never called to let us know the table was ready. Also, the owner was rude when we inquired about a different table, and the waiter (the guy with the bleach blond hair) ignored our request for some utensils had to ask several times. We understand they were overwhelmed but if you want customers to support your business this type of service is unacceptable. read more

I went to La Chiva with my friend from Columbia. It was outstanding and we were both impressed! She loved the ajiaco and I thought the bandeja montenara was among the best I've had. Authentic Colombian food, nice atmosphere and very friendly service. The place was hopping with a lot of people filing in on an early-Saturday night so people in Denver definitely know about this place! Highly recommended for authentic Colombian food in Denver! read more

Wonderful, authentic Colombian food. Good service. A little loud due to its small size

I loved this restaurant. The food and service are amazing. They have a variety of options that go from delicious empanadas to bandeja montañera, and natural juices. The ambience is perfect, not too loud, not too quiet. The portions are perfect for one person, but if you feel that it's too much you can take it home. I will definitely come back! read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Denver! Delicious, serving authentic Colombian cuisine (try the fried yuca!) The decor is cosy and lively, and the staff are always amazing. Their homemade ice tea is absolutely incredible. read more

Very friendly staff. Amazing food. I didn't realize they close between lunch and dinner at 2pm. My knucklehead rolls in around 1:40. They never mentioned it or made me feel stressed. Very good place with great people read more

We stopped by but they were closed. The hours listed said they should be open. I'm hoping they aren't closed for good. Looking for a good Columbian restaurant close by. read more

Walked in with friend on a Saturday night without a reservation (website doesn't say anything about taking reservations). Seated at a two top. We ordered wine and appetizers from a female waitperson and as soon as she walked away, a male server walked up to the table and rudely asked that we order our entrees right then as the kitchen was very busy. My friend and I were taken aback as the restaurant wasn't completely full. Empanadas came and they were delicious. Entrees were very good. During our meal servers broke several glasses and a shard of glass hit my friend's foot. My final analysis: Food is very good but we felt rushed by rude server. I'm not sure if I'll ever return. read more

Very friendly staff, but the food is not that great while the prices are very high. The white rice had no flavor and the meat was hard.

Absolutely a hidden gem! Very small, but everything was great. I went with a friend from Columbia and he said all the food was very authentic. Decently priced and everyone who worked there was very sweet. Would recommend and will most likely go back! read more

Excellent customer service, staff was attentive and welcoming. Had passion fruit juice and arepa stuffed with chicken. Authentic, simple, and delicious. Location is in walking distance of rows of shopping and bars. Decor was delicate and representative of all great things Colombia. Highly recommend to check out. read more

You have to give props when they're due. This place was one of the most satisfying meals I've ever had. Very meat heavy - but hey, I knew what I was ordering. The owner was super friendly too. I knew I should quit eating but just couldn't. Only thing is... they charge for each coffee refill so keep that in mind. Otherwise - superb place. read more

This place was so good! My husband, daughter and I went for dinner tonight and it was delicious! We decided to check this place out because I'm gluten-free. We're so glad we did and we'll definitely be back! read more

Finally went to the store front and I'm so glad I did. I ordered yucca fries (obviously), and sweet plantains to go. The owner and head chef made my order just a few minutes before I got there and it was deliciously warm. The next time I go I will ask for extra cilantro mint sauce. The restaurant inside is beautiful and they play fantastic Colombian music. I can't wait to go back. read more

We were actually walking to a different restaurant when we passed La Chiva and decided to check it out. The food is amazing! We definitely made the right decision. My husband had mango con leche to drink - WOW - a must try. I had a chicken and rice dish that was very good, but my husband had a dish with pork belly, fried pork rib, chorizo, fried plantains, arepas, red beans and rice and plantain. Amazing! Great new addition to the neighborhood. read more

Finally, a Colombian spot. Super friendly staff. Just a heads up, food seems to be cooked to order, so it takes a minute. They have Colombian beverages and juices. Score. My son and I split chicken and chicken jalapeño empanadas, fried yucca, and a picada. All good. My personal taste buds wished the chicken jalapeno empanadas and the aji be spicier. They were still great though. The salsa rosada had a nice flavor. My son's favorite was the sausage. My personal fave is chicharron so I would've loved to have seen a strip (more?) of that!! I think the ribs on the picada was my fave during that visit. Yum. Comfort food all day. I would love to see some breads on the menu like buñuelos and pandebono, but realize that's more AM fare. This will be a staple for my son and me. read more

Really incredible food! We got a ton of food to go while enjoying a couple drinks on Sunday. The mango margarita was tasty and so was the mojito we got. We ordered empanadas, the 2 person sampler, and skirt steak. All was amazing and we had a crazy amount of food. The service was good too, friendly and attentive. We will definitely return! read more

I first fell in love with their empanadas when they had a food truck. My plan was to go to their restaurant and fill up on the empanadas but their menu was too enticing to pass up. I had fried yuca for the first time. They were delicious with the dipping sauce. I highly recommend these for customers with kids who like French fries. We also ordered Arepa with mozzarella as a side. Sobrebarriga Criolla was tender and flavorful. The tropical juices were very fresh. On our way out we saw several other dishes that looked very good. One that stood out was tamales. The service here is wonderful. We asked lots of questions and never did we feel embarrassed. It felt like you were coming to a friend's home to eat. So don't hesitate to visit if you know nothing about Colombian cooking because they will take care of you. My only regret is that I didn't place an extra order of empanadas to take home. read more

Legit Colombian food in cool part of Broadway. Great selection of empanadas and arroz dishes. Super-friendly staff and quick service. Not expensive either. read more

I am only giving this place a bad review based on the lady that was taking our order. The food was amazing and 5 stars for sure, however the lady serving us (kinda short, with black hair, wearing an adidas shirt on 6/30) first off she rushed us to order our food saying, "what do you want you need to hurry the kitchen is closing soon" right before we were going to leave more people can in though??? Secondly, my baby was just grabbing one of their menus that was LAMINATED, and started saying "I need that right now or he's going to damage it" like really!?!? He's 7mon! Chill out. Lastly, she was charging extra on an order, and didn't even have the courtesy to ask "do you need the check split" and we spend at least almost 15 min for her to figure out what she did wrong. ‍ SHE gets the one star review solely. She was terrible and so was her customer service!! read more

We were on our way to the airport and found this place! The food is great and service was awesome as well. We had the Ajiaco, the Arepa Andina and the patacones! Very satisfied with the food! Should definitely stop by if you need a little taste of Colombia. read more

My Wife and I dropped in last night and had a great time learning about Columbian food and culture. Manager lived in Columbia from a very young age. Food was very fresh and tasty. Would recommend to family and friends. read more

Food is always very good! I usually order the empanadas or the arepas!! The service is EXCELLENT!!

Delicious food, attentive and friendly service, brought our toddler and newborn and accommodated us well. Highly recommend their juices - they're more like smoothies. read more

Best coffee I've ever had! And the leña frita with the chipotle sauce is perfect. Also great atmosphere and friendly and prompt service. Love this place! read more

I just grabbed a takeout order for lunch and it was delicious. I had the Lomita sandwich which came with yucca fries. It was delicious! I believe this is also what Elizabeth the 2 star reviewer had, and it had tons of flavor! There was a tangy sauce on the sandwich, nice toasted bread and a good serving of meat. The fries were SOOOO good and I loved the two different sauces drizzled over them. The space is very cute and I will definitely come back with my husband for dinner and drinks. read more

Excellent Columbian food and delicious cocktails. Definitely worth a visit and many return trips.

Incredible Colombian food! Very modern and worth every penny! Look out for the specials!

Food was delicious. It's very easy to over order as everything on the menu looks amazing. Good cocktails and a nice house red.

Though the timings were till 10 we went there at 9:30 and were offered take out. What a disappointment.

After several recommendations from various Colombians in Denver, I finally stopped by this restaurant on Sunday. I've been to Colombia twice before and wanted to get a taste of authentic Colombian food for the first time in Colorado. I arrived a few minutes past 5pm and so did the people who were in line and ordered ahead of me. When it was time for me to order, the woman at the register advised that they closed at 5 and they would not have the ability to serve me since it is closed. Granted it was a few minutes passed 5pm - but this was not the same case for the party of two who ordered just before me. I then explained to her that I took a cab just to visit their restaurant. She gave in and took my order. What was disappointing to see, was the large party that arrived after me that was seated at a table. I really tried to give this restaurant a try but consistency is key. It was awkward for me having to stand for a long period of time for take out like an idiot against the wall.. an idiot who ordered over $26 worth of food. Not to mention a taxi ride for $10 each way. After placing the order I wasn't acknowledged until she gave me the food to go which took a while - well over 30 minutes. The food was ok. I didn't like this experience and I don't think that I'll be back to this restaurant. read more

Ran into them at a food truck gathering... ordered a chicken, beef and shrimp empanada, per thier recommendation, they were delicious. I'm craving them as I type! read more