This place went out of business (no surprise) there is a new restaurant there. Although I haven't…read moregone to the new place I did call and they speak English.

Delicious Taste of Colombia in Rialto - La Paisita is a Gem!…read more I'm so excited that La Paisita just opened in the Rialto area because it is absolutely AMAZING. I ordered the bandeja paisa, arepa con queso, and empanadas de carne, and every single dish was incredibly delicious. The bandeja paisa was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented -- flavorful meats, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. You can tell everything is made with care and authenticity. The arepa con queso was warm, soft, and packed with cheesy goodness. And the empanadas de carne? Crispy on the outside, savory and perfectly seasoned on the inside. Honestly, some of the best I've had. I also tried their maracuyá (passion fruit) juice, and when I say they give you a HUGE cup -- I mean humongous! It was refreshing, perfectly sweet and tangy, and the portion size alone makes it worth it. Another standout was their version of pico de gallo -- fresh, vibrant, and so flavorful. It complemented everything beautifully. The ambiance is super cute and welcoming. The design makes it feel cozy yet lively -- a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal with family or friends. On top of that, the customer service was very pleasant and attentive. They really make you feel appreciated as a guest. Portions are generous, presentation is on point, flavors are authentic -- La Paisita is definitely a must-try if you're in the Rialto area. I will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommend!

Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

Colombian empanadas are my fav type of empanadas!! I don't care for olives, raisins, or sweet…read morefilling often common in other types. The corn dough for these empanadas makes it extra tasty for me. Their arepas are amazing and I'm sure their hearty bandeja paisa is just as scrumptious. Catch the Biikho food truck just on the weekends by Target off the 91.

I hah a big order if empanadas! My first time trying them and they were delicious!!! It was really…read moreeasy to make the order over the phone, José was very helpful when taking it! Food quality was great, definitely will come back!!

I've been coming to Donde Adela for years, and over time I've sadly noticed the quality of the food…read morego down while the prices continue to go up. We ordered takeout today, and the buñuelos were undercooked inside..doughy, crumbly, and not fully cooked through. They're definitely not supposed to be like that. What made it more disappointing is that they're about $6 each. At that price, I expect much better quality. We also ordered a bandeja paisa. The carne asada was tough and lacked flavor, and the beans honestly tasted canned and bland. Again, I could overlook some of this if the food were reasonably priced, but this plate is over $30. On a positive note, the patacón con todo was good, chorizo had flavor and the jugo de lulo en agua was good and refreshing. Overall, the experience was just okay. It's disappointing to see a place I used to enjoy lose some of its quality over the years. Unfortunately, for the price, I'll probably go elsewhere for Colombian food in the future

We were on our way to AZ and we stopped here for dinner. The food is wonderful. The customer…read moreservice was excellent! The pisco sour was very good. My favorite thing was the cup of soup you get while you wait for your food- SO DELICIOUS!!! Almost as good as my grandma's soup. We all enjoyed it very much

My first visit to this Peruvian restaurant that my friends raved about. We got here early so there…read morewas no wait and was allowed to pick our own seats. There was upbeat Peruvian music playing in the background. After getting seated, they immediately served each person a complimentary cup of Aguadito soup which was absolutely delicious! I was hungry so I forgot to take a picture and finished it quickly!! You can order a larger serving of this chicken and cilantro soup if you wanted more. We came on a Wednesday and they actually have their taco specials on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so we decided to take advantage of the taco deal and order a couple to try. My friend specifically told us we order empanadas so we ordered both the Columbian and the Peruvian empanadas to try. I really enjoyed every bite and would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

Amazing food, we ordered the cubano. Such great service and such kind owners. Will be coming back.read more

As a U.S.-born Cuban, I'm pretty picky when it comes to Cuban food because I grew up with it. I was…read moreexcited to find Calle Ocho! The empanadas were delicious, and the Cuban coffee was spot on. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. It's a great little spot to grab a cafecito and a quick bite. Friendly service, great flavors, and I'll definitely be back!

I can't believe it's been 16 years since I posted a review. It's still the same Tito's I've been…read moregoing to all these years. Still love their beef and chicken empanadas and still personally prefer their chicken. The chimichurri sauce is so good I bought a whole jar this time for $9.99 to bring home and put on everything. Also got the chicken wings but they're kind of tiny and I won't be getting them again. Their Milanesa sandwich is still good as always. Portions are big so a small size is more than enough. Sharing photos of their market too so you can get an idea of what they have.

I lived in south El Monte pretty much my whole life. Titos…read morehas been a staple. Evertytime I go down to Monte I have to pick some TITOS

The atmosphere and decor is lovely. The service was on…read morepoint, helpful. The food was very delicious! We will definitely be back for their drinks and food AND the music

Had a very nice dinner here with a work group. It was early in the week and early in the evening,…read moreso the place was pretty empty. It is a very nice venue with a pretty patio. They had a mojito happy hour with other options as well, so we had a few cocktails in the bar and then move to the table. Everyone seemed to like what they got, and I definitely enjoyed my seared tune. A really nice spot for a date, or really anything.

I get giddy when I find little treasures such as this. I had originally bookmarked this little…read moremarket because of their empanadas, but I found so much more. The market is small and cramped and packed to the gills with Latin American and Spanish goods. They have good looking produce, a nice big butchery, multiple freezers and refrigerators filled with specialty items that will make your brain work on overtime. The way the deli works for buying their prepared food is different from some. You must first place your order at the back counter. You will receive an itemized ticket which you must take up front to the cashier. Then, you return to the back to show your proof of purchase receipt and then you get your food, bagged and ready. The total wait for us was about 10 - 15 minutes, not bad. I get it, why they have to do it this way, but it is time consuming and inconvenient at best. We did get some empanadas. They are fried, not baked, so have an extra good crunch with every bite. There are two ground beef fillings, i.e. two different recipes. Three were the wonderful filling that has green olives (my favorite), and one that was described as spicy beef (that really was not all that spicy). Both were delicious, and their dough was flaky. This could easily become one of my favorite destinations for a reliable empanada. Besides the deli empanadas, there was a nice selection of empanada disc's (round pastry wrappers) in the freezer section if you are inclined to make and stuff them yourself, and frozen empanadas made by Goya in yet another freezer. I also convinced myself I needed to buy two tamales. One Guatemalan, the other Peruvian. These are sold frozen and are ordered at the deli counter. Haven't tried them yet, but I am excited because they are not so easy to find. Other products that caught my eye included a fascinating collection of sausages, chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), Spanish linguiça, Spanish chorizo, smoked meats (Corte's brand), smoked herring, quail eggs, and other imported delicacies. Perhaps I will not need to drive all the way to La Española in Harbor City anymore for Spanish imports? They sell a very comprehensive list of Goya brand products and prepared foods. I grabbed a bag of ready to eat sweet plantains from the freezer as well. All so tempting. By the time I had perused the whole store and was headed to the cashier, my guard was completely down. There it was... freshly baked goods critically placed next to the cashier so you can't miss them. Soft crust baguettes and rolls in baskets, and small, sweet pastries and cookies in their bakery case. There were several pastries that looked very special, some featuring custard or quince filling. We, of course, had to buy some. I have already tested the one filled with the quince and topped with finely grated coconut. It was outstanding, not very sweet. The dough was lightly brushed with egg yolk for a rich, beautiful finish. These were super fresh and very tender. The baked goods are delivered fresh from an Argentinian bakery in Burbank. This is a great find! Not your usual small neighborhood grocery. I am very excited to return.

Small Latin specialty market, with many products you can't find even in the larger Latin themed…read moregrocery stores. Nice meat selections, and a few fresh baked items like empanadas. Parking is easy in the shopping center's lot. We specifically stopped in to buy a premium Argentinean butter that my wife was looking for. The young woman working at the cash register had an off-putting attitude when we asked about it and said that they were out of stock. We continued shopping and upon check out, an older gentleman (the owner, I believe) said that they did have it and went to the back and brought several out to my wife. Happiness was restored! They also had the Goya brand olives which we love, but other larger stores are no longer carrying. We also picked up some thin sliced Jamon Serrano for our next wine tasting charcuterie board. Overall, a nice little market, not too close to us, but if we lived nearby, I'm sure we'd visit regularly.

Food was amazing leagues above the rest thanks for amazing birthday food…read more Customer service was kind and offered sauce and clean tables too

The cashier was rude . Attitude was not welcoming or friendly what SO ever …read more My friend got the beef fried rice and we got panko fries , empanada trio, wontons and stuffed avacado. 60 dollars worth of food . As you pay your requested to pay tip which for the service I was expecting , you pay like everyone else . They do not bring out your food to you . Don't know if it's this location in particular but wasn't a fan of the service . Food was interesting but would never do indoor dining again there .

First time trying Colombian food and it was a great experience. The empanadas were one of the best…read moreI've had. The other dish I got was good too, can't remember the name, but it hit. You can see the pics. I'd come back here again.

My friend is from Colombia and recommended this spot! I was excited because I've never tried…read moreColombian food before and it was only 20 mins away from me. Parking is kinda weird. You park in the back and then walk around to enter through the front off Beach Blvd. Very small inside but authentic feel. Really cool maps and artwork of Colombia on the walls. We started with the beef empanadas and an arepita (mini arepa) with chorizo. Both were delicious and had me looking forward to my main plate. I got the bandeja paisa which I believe is one of the most traditional dishes in Colombia. It came with all kinds of stuff - steak, chorizo, pork belly, plantains, egg, avocado, arepita, rice and beans. Everything was amazing! All of the flavors combined together very well and good thing I was hungry because it was a ton of food. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the server forgot to put in my friend's food. However, she was very apologetic and gave us a fresh juice on the house. I'll definitely be back to try some of the seafood dishes!