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    Pollos El Paisa - Carne Asada....

    Pollos El Paisa

    4.2(568 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    We ended up at Pollos El Paisa thanks to a recommendation from Pablo at La Finca, and WOW--what an…read moreexperience from start to finish! As soon as we walked in, the manager Stephan was right at the door ready to greet us. He already knew who we were and welcomed us like we were regulars. That kind of attentiveness is rare--you usually have to look for a manager, but here he was front and center, making sure everything was perfect from the start. The restaurant was busy (always a good sign!), but we were seated quickly and treated with such kindness and efficiency. The service overall was excellent--friendly, attentive, and just a great vibe all around. And the FOOD... absolutely incredible. I had the skirt steak with rice, beans, and salad--10/10, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My friend had the fish and loved it just as much. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. Between the amazing food and the outstanding service, this place is a gem. Huge thank you to Stephan and the entire team for making us feel so welcomed--we'll definitely be back!

    You know what, I must be buggin out because idk why I ever gave it 4 stars. From the food, to the…read moreservice and ambiance...everything here is top notch. Everyone is super friendly and the food NEVER MISSES. it is always on point. One of my favorite spots of all time, no matter what you order it's incredible.

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    Las Arepas de Mama

    Las Arepas de Mama

    3.2(33 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Came here because I was in the area and spotted this bakery. I've always loved Colombian bread, but…read moreusually go all the way out to Jackson Heights to go to Las Americas. As soon as I got inside, I was distracted by the decorations and colorful walls. There were also a ton of seats for customers to eat in. We came on a Saturday around noon. There was no line and the lady helped us immediately. I got pandebonos and buñuelos. Came out to exactly $3 for one of each. There's a lot of bread choices, cakes, and empanadas. Both were really good. I will definitely be coming back to try their empanadas and dining in too!

    Went here recently to get my usual and was very disappointed. I called in my order ahead of time so…read moreit would be ready when I arrived, but when I arrived I noticed there was a sign on the door "under new management". I knew something was wrong with the order because I should have been charged more. So I checked my order and they prepared the wrong dish for me (not what I ordered) so I asked if they could make the correction. They did without any issue but I couldn't help but notice they had to check the menu several times before preparing my order. Once I arrived home with my order I served my son and myself but we both noticed the difference in the quality of the food and the presentation: the beans were runny and my meat was overcooked (almost burned). The staff was friendly I will add but I will not continue going here.

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    Sabor A Colombia - Thin and flat steak

    Sabor A Colombia

    3.8(317 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    All I can say was food was amaxingggggg Drink were super on…read morepoint My steak and fish were prepared perfectly

    Come hungry... seriously. The portions at Sabor a Colombia are no joke! Most of our table ordered…read moresteak while one person went with chicken, and those steaks came out sizzling, which definitely made an entrance. If you're starving, go ahead and grab an appetizer. If you're just normally hungry, skip it because the entrées are more than enough. I had the steak with mushrooms and onions. The steak itself was cooked well, but I would've loved more mushrooms, and personally I think it would pair much better with rice and beans instead of French fries. The chicken options also felt a little limited compared to the long list of steak dishes. The appetizers could use some love too. Three empanadas on a plate and calling it an appetizer felt a little... phoned in. Give us a little flair! Service was a bit confusing because it seemed like everyone was helping every table, so we never really knew who our actual server was. We asked for the check because we had a show to get to, got an "okay," and then watched our server head over to another table first. Cue everyone checking their watches. The drinks were tasty, but I'm still on the fence about whether they were freshly made or not. Overall? It was a decent experience. The portions are generous, the steaks are the star of the menu, and there's definitely potential here. Would I rush back? Maybe not. Would I tell you not to go? Also no. This is one of those places where you'll have to grab a fork and decide for yourself.

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    Rincon Colombiano - Bandeja paisa for $23.... well worth it!  Had some leftovers for calentado.

    Rincon Colombiano

    4.5(17 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    My family and I attended a concert in the park nearby, and we were so grateful that the Rincón…read moreColombiano was still open around 9:40pm for a quick bite. When you walk in, there is a bar on your right with cute flowers hanging around the area, and lots of tables on the left side. We started off the meal by ordering beef empanadas which took about 15 min to get to us. They are a must to start off your meal. They were full of potato and meat and very flavorful. They were a good size. The food came about an hour after we sat down, around 10:40pm. I'm not sure if they usually take this long, or because a lot of people went there after the concert. We ordered the Picadita, which comes with tostones, chicharrón, steak, morcilla, and chorizo. The Frijolada came with rice and egg, beef, avocado, chorizo, bits of chicharrón. Both were delicious, no complaints. The meat was tender and not chewy at all. If I'm ever in the area, I would come back to the restaurant.

    Authentic Colombian food with great portions and such a welcoming vibe!…read more The chicken empanadas were AMAZING--definitely one of my favorite things we ordered. We had the Mini Paisa, and don't let the word "mini" fool you . The portion was HUGE! We ended up taking almost half of it home. They had salsa music playing, which added to the authentic, fun atmosphere. The restaurant was pretty empty when we went, so service was very quick, and everyone was extremely kind. There was a little bit of a language barrier--the staff didn't speak much English and I don't speak Spanish--but honestly, nothing Google Translate and sounding out the menu couldn't fix! We made it work with no problem. The margaritas were delicious . The sangria wasn't really for me, but I'd absolutely order another margarita. And my son LOVED the chocolate drink! Great food, BIG portions, quick service, kind staff, and an authentic Colombian experience. We left full, happy, and with plenty of leftovers!

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