We are always on the hunt to find new Latin restaurants and discovered this one recently scrolling through Google Maps. The food was so incredibly good, and we are picky since my mother-in-law is Cuban (and a good cook!). I had arroz con pollo and it was delicious, and my spouse had the steak and thought it was great. It is definitely on our list of local favorites now. The service was also terrific and the waitress was super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It looks to be a fun place too (for crowds that would come later than us ... we had a super early dinner).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended! read more

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First time at this restaurant and we were are gladly surprised. The food is excellent. Love the maracuya margarita. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Fish soup - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a strip mall, small, quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Impeccable, beautifully adorned[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent. The food well prepared and savory. The dishes are hearty and the price point reasonable We are looking forward to our next visit! read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

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Great service and deliciosa comida! la comida la sirvieron muy rápido y nos hicieron sentir muy bien. Muy amable la mesera! read more

Food, drinks, service was awesome. We had the "parrillada", chicharron ceviche and arepitas. I recomend this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was served pretty quick and we felt very confortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Boasting a spartan interior with lively sountrak.. LC boasts its delish food choices and friendly vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Located in a small strip mall you need to look for it..we were greeted by a sweet young lady and we're seated. We ordered 2 shots of tequila and got the party started. I wanted their pork Chicheron I saw on Yelp and was not disappointed! We also got combo chicken and beef Arepas. For mains we ordered a beef Empanada and a nice Skirt Steak...we finished with Flan and were totally satiated! Great meal.. read more

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We decided to try this fairly new restaurant based on reviews we read. Unfortunately (for them), their location is in a very quiet, hidden strip mall. They have a large bar area to eat and/or drink at. We were seated and presented with corn cakes that were accompanied by a sautéed onion/peppers mixture. The cakes were fairly bland and dry, definitely needing the mixture on top. Jose was our server, very nice and helpful with recommendations for drinks and menu items. We ordered the beef Empanadas for an appetizer. My husband ordered the Churrasco and I had the Churrasco with seafood. The Empanadas were very good. A nice crunch on the pastry and well stuffed with shredded beef and potatoes. The Churrasco presentation was great with pork belly & chorizo on top, beans in the middle and the steak with rice, avocado, an egg and plantain on the bottom. The pork belly was dry and over cooked. The chorizo was very good. Beans were good with a nice sized ham piece mixed in. The plantain was bland, though nicely caramelized. Steak was perfectly medium, tender and well seasoned. My Churrasco with Seafood was very good. The seafood mixture was in a creamy sauce, so the steak would have been better separated and not sitting in the sauce. My steak was seasoned, tender and a great medium rare. I also enjoyed the beans & rice. The seafood was shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams, a nice size serving. The Chimichurri served with the steaks was delicious!! Overall good experience, prices on the high end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For a Friday night there were only 2 tables and 1 couple at the bar, but we wish them success![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I came here with my daughter, mother and cousin after dress shopping at davids bridal. It is located in a small shopping center and looked kind of iffy from the outside. However, the inside is beautiful. The service was impeccable and the food was tasty as well. A little pricey but big portions! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music and vibe of the place was nice as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely recommend. Just fyi they added the tip for a party of 4 and put large group. Just check the bill before tipping! read more

Came here with my wife the other day. Tired and hungry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Immediately got seated and got to enjoy some good soccer on the monitor by our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maria our waitress was awesome as well as the staff who were friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music in a lively, clean, colorful atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was incredibly good and impressively served with good portions (see photos). The bar offerings were great. My wife had a nice glass of merlot with her meal which was perfect. Dessert was home made creme brûlée that was out of this world along with a good cup of colombian coffee. Definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Chicken & rice/beans - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

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This evening we met Maria. What a doll. So helpful and professional. Appreciate that you educated us to speak Spanish. Joe as a retired NYPD DET. has so much knowledge to understand this beautifu language , unfortunately I do not. But still we communicated very well and we had an amazing evening!! read more

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Food is good. Been here twice and first time the chiccharon was perfectly crisp and cooked, second time seemed more stale and chewy. Drinks are great! Service was okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only thing I think could improve is the seating arrangement - the tables and seats are literally squeezed together back to back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My friend got closed in by another party behind us of which one of them was sitting side by side her, facing the other direction. Definitely uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If they took just one of the tables out it would make space all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She had to ask them to move and move the table to get out bc she was trapped in lol. The prices I think are pretty high, for what you're getting. The sides are like $7 each, even for plain rice. We had ordered an item that wasn't listed on the menu yet bc the waitress had informed us of it. Yummy - but wasn't advised it was a $30 app! For a few pieces of chiccharon, guacamole and tostones - seems pretty pricey. The skirt steak is amazing! But the waitress had informed us we could swap the original steak cut on one of the platters to skirt steak and didn't advise us it was $10 extra. Would've definitely appreciated being informed beforehand. Food was good but bc of the prices alone, probably wouldn't come here often. Not the best bang for your buck. read more

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My wife and I went there today for the first time a year ago and it was extraordinary. Everything we ordered was perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere felt like we were in another country.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We continue to go to La Chiva for dining in and take out. Their Colombian food is a special treat and always fresh. They cook their own everything and they don't use processed ingredients. I only have great things to say about their food and staff. read more

Love this place! My wife and friends who we have dinner with went to this very authentic Colombian restaurant last night. One of our friends is Colombian, and when we lived in Queens my wife and I woud go to the Columbian restaurants in Jackson Heights regularly. Not only was the food delicious, but the ambiance was exactly what we experienced in Queens. For those that haven't, the places are usually decorated like a small village, with balconies, artwork and memorabilia. The staff is always young and friendly, and there is loud music, which may or may not be a turn off for some. The music makes toy feel like dancing, and although a new place, the staff say there are plans for dancing once a week. We also saw the bar area was very open and fun, plenty of younger folks just hangin' and having drinks. Presentation was very nice and clean. We've been to 2 Colombian restaurants around here and this is our favorite so far. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Bandeja Tipica. This is what farmers would eat in the morning to fuel the day. Without the sangria! - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

A little out of the way, but great food and portion sizes. Drinks are strong! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun vibe and servers are sweet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I keep going back read more

Great spot! Food was authentic tasted amazing, waitresses were attentive, drinks were great. Enjoyed my meal read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]super loud. I liked the music but... too much. Owners kid was also playing some loud computer game. So not a great place for anyone with sensory issues.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were disappointed their beans all had pork... yes I know it's more authentic but not having a veg option in a restaurant that size is disappointing. The cassava was terrific, the rice flavorful. The tongue was perfect. Ceviche also good. Maduros yummy. No other cooked veg options. So if I'm in the mood for good Colombian food again I'll bring earplugs and leave the vegan at home :). read more

The food was so delicious! Large portions (definitely shareable) and the service was fantastic! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music playing in the background was great as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband loved his skirt steak as you can see in the pic. . The arroz paisa is a huge portion I could not finish it! My daughter had the garlic shrimp which was amazing. The chicharron with guacamole and tostones was also amazing. We will definitely be back! read more

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While I haven't been to the establishment in person but via delivery, the quality of the food was fresh and authentic. It's so hard to find a good Colombian restaurant but this place is it! I will definitely be dining in next time read more

Great food, & very nice, relaxed atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music and staff was very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A little expensive but worth it. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

The food was good but not for the price we paid. I went with my husband and 2 toddlers. There were no kids menu/food so we ordered 2 plates an appetizer and drinks. The dinner plates came with a lot of food and so did the appetizer and as stated before the food was good but $160 for what we got was too much. We were in shock they charged $12 for an avocado! The food did not come all together. We received the steak and 15 min later the rice and beans that came out with it. The other plate came later and it wasn't busy at all so not sure why the food came out separately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very lovely and the server was was nice too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If it wasn't for their prices, we would go back. read more

The service was fast and excellent. They were patient and kind and greeted you with a smile. The chicken soup was great, and so was the rice and beans. The portions are generous, we will definitely return read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Platter - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

Éramos 3 personas y al final de la cuenta nos cobraron 20% de tip por grupos grandes , le pregunté a la mesera y dijo después de 3 personas se considera un party grande , me parece un tobo read more

La Chiva is the perfect place to come to after the beach. I came here with a party of 10. No wait. We were attended quickly. Very sweet staff especially our waitress Maria. They have only been open for two months now. This will become our go to spot. This place deserves 10 stars. read more

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I enjoy supporting new establishments on Portion and especially at this location which can easily be missed. But don't miss La Chiva! Huge portions, nice staff a vibrant menu which has something for everyone. I had 1/2 chicken and wife the steak. Chorizo arepa confused me a bit because it was a grilled sausage with small corn thingy on side. Not what I have had in past. I'm by no means an arepa connoisseur. Tasted great though. No complaints. Welcome La Chiva! read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

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Horrible service waited over 15m and not even our drink order was taken the place wasn't busy with over 5 tables opened and with 3 waiters behind the counter not only that they helped the people that came in after us and cleaned the tables and did dishes . I work in the food industry so I would understand if they were busy but they weren't was excited to try the food since it was me and my husband's first time there very disappointed hopefully with us walking out this waiters learn how to pay more attention to the customers that they sit read more

Horrible service and horrible food . Rude waiters . Our waiter smelled like body odor and armpit

We took a chance and drove out to La Chiva. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our first impression when we walked in was it was a cute place with enough color to make the ambience enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a Sunday afternoon and we thought it would've been more crowded, but we were the only second table in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although pay attention to the small details of the decorations, there could have been better care taken with the renovations. For instance, the wall we sat next to had holes in it, and the sheet rock was not sealed properly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now I know the biggest thing about a restaurant is not necessarily the ambience but the food so getting to the food I will say what we had, which is the typical Colombian dish was a plentiful amount of food, but I've had better in other locations. I felt the meat was too dry. My wife and son did order frozen fruit drinks with milk and they definitely said they were middle of the pack when it comes to taste. We did like the little Arepas. They gave us as an appetizer and their empanadas were decent. Would we go back? Probably not, but not because of the food. What I did not like was they automatically added a 20% tip calling us a large table meanwhile, there were only three of us. And in addition to that the waiter had messed up our order my wife ordered two of the meals, I got one for her and one for me, but after sitting about eight minutes without her meal, we finally asked where her meal was, and she was told he only thought we ordered one of them. We did not complain and ask for hers to be made because the amount of food they give you in one order seem to be sufficient for us to eat so that negative ended up turning into a positive for us I would say if you're wanting to try a new location and are interested in eating some Colombian food try it and make your own opinion read more

We got the bandeja paisa entree and the appetizer with chicharron, guac, and tostones. It was delicious and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was surprised for a saturday night it was pretty empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is the best Colombian food in suffolk hands down. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]El restaurante muy bonito[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] pero tienen un empleada muy poco amable antipática y muy poco agradable para atender al cliente le preguntas sobre algún plato en específico y su contesta es horrible me sentí muy incomoda read more

I tried out this place for lunch. I had the Carne Asada. They were able to make it medium rare and whatever spices that they put on it was spot on. It was delicious. I will be back. read more

Food was great!.. very authentic Customer service can improve a bit [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the Ambiance seemed pretty chill nice place and very open so not squished when eating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My girlfriend and I got to try La Chiva out and we were not disappointed. The service was incredible. The waitress sat us immediately and took our drink order. She gave fantastic recommendations. The food came out quickly and had very generous portions. The food was very flavorful and delicious. Inside the restaurant was very comfortable with plenty of seats and colorful. We are looking forward to going back again to try everything on their menu. read more

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We really love this place. Been coming frequently since they opened, service and food is always so excellent. But I feel like I had to write this review because I feel like regarding prices, I will no longer be a customer here, which makes me very sad. Unfortunately, prices are way too high in my opinion, and I did notice that recently they have gone up even more. $40 for a salad with chicken is just not right. Like I mentioned, it is excellent delicious food, but in this economy, absolutely cannot be spending 40$ for a salad. I was shocked picking up my salad with chicken yesterday.. as I brought with me 40$ cash only, hoping to leave a tip with that as well, but it didn't even cover the food which came to $40.13. I'm so sorry because we really do love everything else about this place, but unless prices change, I will not be able to frequent this amazing spot anymore :( [[HIGHLIGHT]]also maybe for this reason it is usually not busy.... Maybe owners could do something about it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good luck... really wish it wasn't this way honestly ! Food is amazing. read more

The Maria Sangria is the best on Long Island. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They treat you like family here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food. Great drinks. Give your business to the local joint. Don't go to the chain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come here and have a GREAT time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ask for Maria. It's a 10/10!!!!! read more

Es un lindo lugar acogedor y familiar buena atención y servicio recomendable se les recomienda read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

This is a new restaurant and we love it! Clean place, wonderful staff and most importantly the food was delicious!! We recommend it 100% read more

La Chiva Restaurant - We ordered filled chicken breast and a skirt steak! Great portions and great flavor! - Colombian Near Me - Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

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Wife and I love this place, we order for pickup like once a week. Food's delicious, orders are ready quick! Not to mention portions are large, worth the price. read more