El Peñol 3 in Brookline. Very nice ambiance. Really beautiful. Clean, comfortable, nicely…read moredecorated. Doesn't have that rough Spanish restaurant vibe you sometimes get in Chelsea or East Boston. Much more upscale. People like that. The servers were very nice. Helpful, attentive, really great. Now, the runner who brought the food didn't seem to be in the best mood. That's alright. It happens. Prices were decent. The menu offers a lot, from full Colombian appetizers to full meals. Even has a kids section. My son ordered chicken wings and French fries. The chicken wings were delicious, juicy, perfectly done. For appetizers we had fried cheese with pineapple sauce and fried plantain with shrimp in a criollo sauce. Delicious, really fantastic. My wife ordered the sancocho de res, and she totally enjoyed it. I ordered a mixed plate with white rice, beans, tostones, onions, peppers, beef, and shrimp. Absolutely incredible. The tres leches was also terrific. Very well done. But then a group of six rowdy individuals came in. Completely destroyed the nice, chill mood. Total disaster. They were animals, folks. Total animals. Loud, obnoxious, so bad that a table of people actually decided to move completely outside just to get away from them. That's how disruptive they were. At that point, an employee should have stepped in and said, "We're glad you're enjoying yourselves, but there are others here trying to enjoy their meals too." It was out of control. Overall, a strong 4.6 stars.

" Traditional Colombian Food " This establishment is…read morelocated near my home . It's a traditional Colombian restaurant. It's a bit upscale and pricey . Not an authentic vibe more like a trendy vibe . Full bar inside as well . Music is loud . The food is good . The empanadas are made fresh as you order . That's the cool aspect about this place . (Usually at other places they leave the empanadas out). The service is not bad either . On a rainy day nothing like " soupa de Reís " at this place . Parking is limited to street metered, as they have no parking lot .

I'm not a Boston native, but this dining experience definitely made me want to move here…read more My family and I visited Capricho to celebrate my graduation after stumbling upon it the night before while having dinner across the street. We're so glad we decided to come back for such a special occasion. The atmosphere: Capricho has a charming and cozy dining room that creates an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. It's the kind of place that feels perfect for celebrating special moments with loved ones. The food: We were welcomed with complimentary plantain chips served alongside a light, fresh dipping sauce, which was a great start to the meal. My table opted for the prix fixe menu, which allowed us to sample a variety of dishes. For starters, we ordered the Papas Rellenas and Yucca Croquettes. Both were light, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their accompanying sauces. We also added the Charred Octopus, which was incredibly tender, not chewy at all, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I chose the Steak Frites, served with brussels sprouts and fries. I'm usually not a fan of brussels sprouts, but these were crispy, airy, and perfectly seasoned. The steak was cooked well, and while I enjoyed the dish overall, I do wish the fries had been cooked a bit longer, as they were slightly underdone for my preference. For dessert, I tried the Dulce de Maracuyá, a panna cotta-style dessert featuring mango and passionfruit flavors. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated, and the bright, fruity notes provided a refreshing end to the meal. The service: The service was fantastic. Everyone was warm and welcoming, and our server brought such great energy and personality to the experience. The hospitality felt genuinely personal and made our celebration even more memorable.

My husband and I saw this place open up and were very excited to see a new Colombian place near us…read more The service is amazing and everyone was so friendly. We had overall a great experience, the chorizo appetizer was by far our favorite and my husband (who is Colombian) said it tasted just like home. My only critique is that I wish they would lean more into the Colombian taste profile with some of their menu items (like the steaks). Theres a lot of American restaurants and pubs in the area and this would definitely stand out more!

Ordered take out: -…read moreMini bandeja: Loved the rice and beans (I know it's the most basic part of the plate but if a place can't master these, they lose me). Carne was dry. Chicharron was great. - Arepa: looks like a tortilla, so not the typical thick arepas I'm used to. So felt like I paid $8 just for a tortilla and small block of cheese - Tostones con guacamole: I prefer my tostones to be crispier, but they had great taste. - Cazuela de Mariscos: Great flavor. I put it on top of rice and enjoyed it with the other food, otherwise too heavy/dense on it's own. I didn't enjoy the mussels (I love mussels). They were too gritty.

" From Colombia with Love " For a moment I was…read moretransported in time to my aunt Mimi's house in Colombia. Where I spent many wonderful summer vacations as a child . We tried a little of everything on the menu . The smoothies our a must . Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was kind. Overall warm and welcoming. (For a moment I could feel myself eating at my aunts house in Colombia , it was that warm and welcoming of an environment ). The name of the restaurant " Con Sabor a Colombia " is the most favorable name for this establishment. Which translates to ; Food with flavor of Colombia. Parking is difficult but manageable. The prices are a bargain for the quality, portion size , experience and freshness.

Service very welcoming and friendly Food was incredible…read moregood! We had fried fish and ribeye I'll def be back.

Great food. Having diner and drinks what a delight. Good prices. The plates were generousread more

Visited on a Sunday morning, and although it was packed, tables turned over quickly and there…read morealways seemed to be a place to sit and eat. My boyfriend and I got what felt like a feast for around $20: two types of cheese bread, an arepa, plantains, rice and beans, steak, eggs, and a large coffee. Everything was delicious, and the service was friendly, welcoming, and prompt. We only wish we had discovered this place sooner--we'll definitely be back!

Awesome spot for authentic Colombian food. Their empanadas were amazing and everything is baked…read morefresh, so definitely come early in the morning if possible.

This was the last place I remember enjoying a meal so much that I wish I could go back again and…read moreagain. It was back in 2022 and the last time my sister brother and I were together to enjoy a meal out with our mother as a family. I am craving those Nachos and the carefully prepared fish with Julian vegetables and the amazing sweet and sour lemony sauce.

Parking is very limited, there's only street parking. We went for $1 oysters and we called ahead…read moreand they said they had plenty. When we arrived (we live down the street so we were there in 13 mins). We ordered 1 dozen and they said there's only 7 left... so we just took the rest. The ouster was good, clean and no dirt. The burger and fries was good but the Arepa Avocado Lover was very one dimensional. It was just a cheesy mess. The drinks were good and strong. Lastly, the empanadas were delicious! The server was kind of attentive. We sat in the bar area and there was only one other couple at the bar, and she paid more attention to them. Not sure if they probably knew each other? But she was really nice and helpful throughout the experience

" This place makes me smile " The name for this place is…read moreappropriate. Everything you could possibly crave as a Colombian is on this menu . I absolutely was in heaven . It's far from home but near our friend's home we visited. . I seen the name and hoped it lived up too it . It absolutely positively did . We ordered a little of everything on the menu . The food tasted fresh and delicious. We ordered for a party of 6x adults. The cost is reasonable for the quality and portion size . The vibe is welcome. The staff is super friendly. No worries about parking , lots all around.

No baño in este restaurante! This place has sit down tables but the man there said no baños. I was…read morefloored. I asked in Spanish and English but he was clear there are no bathrooms. I do not recommend any restaurant without a bathroom.

Authentic Colombian, easy parking, impeccably clean and soooo well decorated inside. We love this…read moreplace.

You order simple food like empanadas and it takes almost an hour to get. But it's the only place to…read moreget this type of food.. would pay more for delivery else where