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    Macondo Kitchen

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Great tasting dish.
    Sal R.

    I was searching for a Colombian restaurant and found this gem in Van Nuys. Located in a shopping center. There's plenty of parking available. When you walk inside, it offers a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered one of their most popular dishes. The dish was full of flavor and the portion size was just right. Overall it was a great experience. I would highly recommend it if you're searching for different flavors from the norm.

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    Johanna S.

    Lovely little place in an unexpected strip mall in the valley. Was honestly drawn to the name and had to try the food for breakfast. It was delicious. Had the arepa de queso, a pastelito de guayaba which was probably better than Porto's and a pan de elote. The elote was a lighter cornbread. Was hoping for a little sweeter. Husband had the eggs with carne which was delicious. My only complaint was the cafe con leche wasn't very brewed strongly and it came in a tiny cup. But would try the place again if we are in the area again.

    Bandeja paisa!! The best and the cutest
    Gladis M.

    The food was amazingly good. We had the empanadas de carne so good and the bandeja paisa so affordable and a lot of food. The drinks are the best and natural. I love this place and the atmosphere was so cozy

    Menue

    The food and service was amazing. I travel from Palmdale it takes me about an hour drive. Totally worth it. Don't forget to check out their Souvenir store they have so many cute Colombian stuff, from home decor to snacks. Defiantly recommend it.

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    Dilenia A.

    Loved it!!! The meal was so good and authentic Colombian!!! Reminded me of the awesome Colombian restaurants back in NY!!! So happy that this place was referred to me, it didn't disappoint at all! Will definitely be coming again and again!!!

    Bandeja campesina

    Everything about this place is worth a recommendation, the food is absolutely amazing, the natural juices are delicious, the service is great, super friendly people, also the staff make sure that they clean the tables right away when someone leaves, so it feels clean and comfortable, parking is easy! You should definitely go check!

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious. Authentic Colombian food and great quality service and they do have a Colombian store

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    3 years ago

    Family owned restaurant. Awesome and friendly service. Food is awesome empanadas and great prices..

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    2 years ago

    the empanadas were good and the sauce that came with it. the plato paida was delicious. Everything was well portioned.

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    3 years ago

    Best beef empanadas and their juices are delicious as well! Will definitely come back!

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    4 years ago

    Expensive, not very tasty. No bathrooms and no prices displayed. Make sure you bring enough money.

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    2 years ago

    I went for breakfast with my family and all the food was delicious they really taste like Colombian food awesome

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    Best Colombian food in Los Angeles. The Bandeja Paisa is my favorite dish but the empanadas are amazing

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    Amazing Colombian spot. Got the bandeja paisa, la reina arepa, and empanadas and it was all amazing!

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    4 years ago

    Very good arepas. Local place that needs more love. I recommend going here for lunch and ordering some arepas and a empanada

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    4 years ago

    You pay for what you eat because honestly the food here is really good, great quality and flavor!

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    3 years ago

    Love the genuine warmth I'm received with every time I come in! The food is a delicious blend of past and present!

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    4 years ago

    Great quality Colombian food! The beef empanadas are my favorite! And the buñuelos are amazing 100% recommended.

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    3 years ago

    Really nice place, with a great selection of food. The owner was super nice and understanding. The food was delicious and filling.

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    Delicious authentic Colombian food. I strongly recommend the Bandeja Paisa and the arepas!

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    I used to live in Florida and ever since I moved back to California I've been craving an authentic…read moreColombian hotdog. Vivi's definitely delivered!!!! The sauce was on point (which is the most important part duh) and prices were very reasonable. They have a wide menu selection, I'll be back for sure to try their empanadas arepas & the bfast plate. Lots of seating inside and out. They're located in the same food court as Elno coffee fyi ! Yvonne was so sweet and helpful, she really cared about making sure we had an excellent experience. Thank u Yvonne!!! :)

    I love South American food. Peruvian... delicious. Argentinean... delicious. I've even been to…read moreBolivia and loved the food we had there. So it's with a sad heart that I write this mediocre review. My Mom and I each got their Arepa Rellena and found them to be kinda.... blah. Not bad, just bland. Each was served with a side of salsa that looked a lot like pico de gallo and another that was guacamole. The salsas were amazing!! Both had a spicey punch and the guacamole was good enough that I would have drunk it straight if I'd had a cup or two. So it was a little frustrating to look at this spectacular salsa and realize that without it the arepa was more task than joy. Why not serve the arepa with the salsa already mixed in? Or marinate the meat in the salsa? And each arepa was over $10. It was packed generously and I was more full than I expected once I was done, but I couldn't help thinking that for that price I could have had 6 al pastor street tacos and been far more full and FAR more satisfied. Maybe their Bulldogs, Columbian hotdogs, would have blown my mind but after a first impression like this, it's going to be a long time before I ever find out.

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    Wow! If I lived in the area this would be my 'Go to' place for a 'meat' dinner!…read moreVery tasty! Atmosphere is inviting! Staff is very accommodating! This was a great place for our cousins get together. I definately will be back!

    I'm going to emphasize that this is an Argentinian spot! Just a fun fact if you're thinking about…read moregoing. Before you go, I recommend browsing through the menu in advance. Figure out what you want to try before going because the menu is intimidating. There's a lot to try out depending on the time of day AND they have daily specials. I have 6 photos full of items that they offer and that is not enough to capture everything they offer. This place has definitely been around a while. Everything is a bit run down due to wear and tear. It kind of gives the place a rustic charm that also works as a small local market. Now I've read some reviews about service here, but I had a very bad experience. It was slow and we often felt ignored. Had to hail down some waiters to get served. Maybe it's because we came for lunch so there weren't as many employees on the floor? Not sure, but that's the only reason for flagging this rating as a 4 star. Food was great and unique. I tried their daily special and realized that I would love to imitate some of their cooking methods. Soup was not what I had expected, but the idea behind the food was there.

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