We visited on a weekday morning around lunchtime and were glad they were still serving breakfast…read more The restaurant is somewhat small but the ambiance felt home-y and I liked that customers included regulars and those just checking out the place, like myself. Our waitress was nice and answered questions we had about different entrees. Given this is a Central American fare type of place, I stuck with a simple Latin breakfast:eggs, beans, plantains, sausage, and crema. It was very good but not spectacular. Overall, we were happy with the food and quality.

These are the BEST PUPUSAS OF MY LIFE!! Also the restaurant is so cute on the inside. The outside…read moreis not cute but definitely give it a chance! Also the salmon platter was delicious and the fruit drinks pineapple and melon was the best!

The inside of Aroma Cafe is very relaxing--a nice playlist of Colombian music playing alongside…read moreESPN on 24/7. The beautiful artwork featuring local women of color from Colombia adds a great cultural touch, and there's plenty of parking. I ordered the Papas Rellenas (picadillo-stuffed potato fritters), which were really big, dense, and satisfying for $5. I also got the bandeja paisa (with kidney beans, steak, fried egg, pork belly, etc.), knowing it would take about 20 minutes on a Monday at 10:45 a.m. That wait felt outrageous, though--only about 10 people were in a space that could easily hold 100. However, the pork belly and steak wasn't overcooked and very flavorful. Even the sausage bursted with flavor. The food was authentic and tasty, but the long wait is a dealbreaker for me unless I'm with a friend craving Latin food and have time to spare. I probably won't return on my own unless it's a weekend and I have time to kill.

Aroma Cafe may be the only option to bring a taste of Colombia to Virginia, but it comes with…read moreconsistently poor customer service and a lack of professionalism. I placed an online order for pickup, was charged in full, and was never notified of any issue. I drove almost an hour to pick up the order, only to be told upon arrival that my order was not ready and would not be fulfilled at all. This order was for an event I was attending, so I was left scrambling at the last minute while staff showed no acknowledgment or accountability for their mistake. I was never contacted, never proactively refunded, and had extreme difficulty reaching anyone. Phone calls went unanswered repeatedly. As a last resort, I commented on one of their Instagram posts and my comment was deleted. I posted again and still received no response. It wasn't until over a month later that someone finally shared an alternate phone number for a staff member. When the refund was finally processed, it was only partial about 65% of the total charge. I am still having to follow up to recover the remaining balance. To make matters worse, I was blocked from their Instagram page. At this point, this is no longer about the money. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. I am a reasonable person and understand that the food industry is complex but businesses do not have the right to charge customers, fail to deliver, avoid communication, and then silence them. This experience was not only disappointing, it was disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is one of the only places offering Colombian food in the area, which leaves customers with little choice. A quick look at reviews across platforms shows that customer service issues are a consistent pattern. I had previous less-than-great experiences ordering here, but this was the tipping point. This business seriously needs education and improvement in customer service. Customers deserve transparency, communication, and respect.

Easy to find. Great location across the street from LIDL. Busy location but we arrived just before…read more4pm. Staff greeted us warmly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We enjoyed our meals and got some beef empanadas to go. Overall the food, service and ambiance was very appealing. Next time I will get the pollo à la brasa.

Family meal #1 consist of whole chicken, 8 sauces, 2 sides, and 2 sodas. I opted for Yuka fries &…read morered bean and rice mix as my sides. Yuka fries were okay. They weren't crispy like I prefer my Yuka fries so that was a downside however they do not skip out on the portion for this side. Rice & red bean mix was okay as well. Pretty simple for this side. Whole chicken might be the star of the show! Chicken was extremely tender and quite literally fell off the bone! I like how this wasn't over seasoned to overpower the dish. The whole chicken ended up being 2 meals for 2 ppl so I think this could be shared for 2-4 people depending on the person of course. Now I am a sauce girl & unfortunately I was disappointed in the sauce that was paired. The white / yellow sauce didn't have much of a taste and not sure what this was suppose to be. The green sauce was a simple jalapeño sauce I believe. I'm used to this sauce to be more creamier however it was very simple and more liquid than creamy. Service was nice & there's indoor seating! Outdoor parking is a little limited.

Food: great. Service: great…read more Ambiance: great. Asado con chorellana was very good. Delicious.

I came in here yesterday for lunch. I had never had Bolivian food before, so I had to try it. I…read morehave had Mexican, Cuban, and Salvadoran, but never anything South American. I got the pique meal and a couple of sodas. The meal was served with llajua ( spicy Bolivian sauce, https://boliviancookbook.com/sauces/llajua-spicy-bolivian-salsa/) as an appetizer. The pique had roast steak, chopped beef hot dogs, hard-boiled eggs, red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served over french fries. The serving size was very large, so I took it home and had the other half for dinner. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and reasonably quick. The meal was brought out in about 15 minutes. The decor was interesting with Bolivian folk themes. There were about 20 or 30 people in the restaurant, which is a good sign. They seemed to be a regular crowd. The total came to about $30.00. No complaints. Keep up the good work. I found the receipt and updated the review. The pique was $19.95, the Refresco de Sangria soda was $3.50, and the fruit juice was $3.75, for a total of $27.20. There was a sales tax of 6% ($1.63), and a Fairfax County food and beverage tax of 4% ($1.09). There was a 15% service fee that I do not recall being disclosed ($4.08). The total was $34.00; I left a $6.00 tip. A $27.20 meal thus became a $40.00 meal. Are you serious? This is 25% in fees and taxes before the tip is even left. If you include a 20% tip, that would be 45% in fees, taxes, and tips on top of the cost of the meal. The restaurant should charge the full price instead of adding on a 15% non-optional fee. Fairfax County should know better than to charge a tax which can and does hurt restaurant sales.

I came to La Estancia for a family birthday celebration, and must say, they did an excellent job…read moreaccommodating a party of 17, including six children. The service was excellent and accommodating. I was impressed because I know large groups can be difficult to wait on, so was very pleased with the service and how quick they were to get our orders in and us served. We ordered a variety of appetizers, such as the the empanadas, calamari, and garlic shrimp. My favorite items were the empanadas and calamari, which were extra tasty with the accompanying sauces. We also ordered a variety of grilled meats, including the two large Parrillada meat platters and picanha . The accompanying sides we tried were the fries, cheese rice, fried yucca, and plantains. I really liked the plantains, but the cheese rice was not was I expected. It was more like grits than cheesy rice. The meats were cooked to how we requested it, and of course tastes especially good with the sauces. My favorite cuts were the strip steak, beef rib, and picanha. I didn't really care for the sweet breads, but that is a personal preference. Value wise, the Parrillada platters could easily feed 4 - 5 people, so we had plenty of leftovers. I would definitely recommend checking out La Estancia if you enjoy grilled meats!

Looking for a good steak in an unknown area, we were lucky to have found La Estancia; the pictures…read morewere enough to convince us. The service was 10/10. They were not very busy when we arrived but remained attentive during our entire visit. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. We got a parrillada mixta, which means mixed grilled meats. It was superb! My husband had a cup of coffee, which was also good. Usually, restaurants go for generic coffee, and it's always overcooked. This was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated, music is playing, and there is a bar. It would be a great hang-out spot.

This is chicken is so good French fries is good grape soda not bad there 4 soda I don't know likeread more

Love this place. It's the best Peruvian chicken in the Springfield plaza. The lunch special is…read morepretty good. Unlike a lot of other places, plantains and yuca are not included in the lunch special (which is probably how they keep their prices down) so I went with the rice and beans for a side. Y'all, I had two meals when I walked out. They also don't have chaufa rice which is another one of my favs but their regular rice is delicious and so is their beans. They also have aguas frescas. They have no online presence so I took some pics of the menu to help if you want to plan your order

Overdue review, but my mom and I have been coming here for years. The waitresses are always so warm…read moreand welcoming; it really feels like home. They usually have Bolivian folklore music playing, which is a nice vibe, but the real star is the food! Some people might say it's not the best, but honestly, after trying other spots, this is hands down one of the best in NOVA. Pro tip: come early in the morning for a fresh salteña. The sopa de maní is super rich and flavorful, and the charque was perfectly crispy and delicious. I had such a nice time here with my mom on our mother-daughter date, and as regulars, we'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

I figured I'd give this place a try since it's right next door -- big mistake. Every other table…read moregot the cute little courtesy bread while waiting for their food, but I guess I didn't make the VIP list. My drink showed up in a Styrofoam cup while everyone else had actual glasses -- classy, right? Then came the $18 "meal": a tough steak, hotdogs, and fries. And if you're thirsty? Don't even ask for water unless you plan to buy a bottle. For the price, the service, and the attitude, this spot's definitely not it. Definitely won't be going back. Also looking at the price on yelp and what I had to pay it seems sketch!

The chicken was okay, but it didn't really have the juiciness I was expecting. The fries were a bit…read moresoggy, which was disappointing, but the plantains were actually very good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, not bad, but there's room for improvement.

The service was great the food was great and it is reasonably priced I am definitely eating there…read moreagain