This was a good but somewhat interesting visit! For our first time, the food was pretty good. We tried a couple different plates and they were all pretty flavorful. Our server was pretty absent, however. I never got a water refill and we were charged for a soda that my table hadn't ordered. I'm not sure if this is typical for the restaurant, but all three of our orders were placed on one tab. We all have Venmo so it's not a big deal, but it was a bit interesting. I had higher hopes for this spot, but it was still good nonetheless. read more

It was very busy on a Sunday for breakfast. Good took quite a long time to arrive but it was delicious. We parked across the street otherwise street parking only. read more

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Maria's is such a great place. I went for the first time a few weeks ago and am so excited to go back. The place is a little hard to find, because it is inside of another building (front door is currently locked). If you follow the signs though it's pretty simple. The cafe is cute and very cozy. Feels like a childhood memory of going to breakfast with my grandma. Service is very prompt and attentive! The menu is so large and varied. They have all day breakfast, many Columbian dishes, and lots of vegetarian options. I got Giovanni's Breakfast Wrap and it was so good. Love that it comes with vegetarian sausage without an up-charge! It also lasted me two meals, which was awesome. I am so excited to go back and try more of the menu! So much to choose from!! read more

Maria's Café - Giovanni's Breakfast Wrap - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Maria's corn pancakes win all of the awards for good reason! You have to add the cotija cheese, too! They are incredible. Today I also tried the chorizo arepa sandwich which was very tasty. It fell apart, but tasted just as good with a fork(: The service is usually a bit slow as they have only 1-2 waitstaff for the front room. I go expecting a slower brunch moment. I crave the pancake and highly recommend! read more

Maria's Café - Chorizo arepa - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I think the differences between the dishes listed in the main menu and the ones listed under "Colombian & Regional Specialties" were pretty vast, because everything within the latter category was a hit while most of what I had within the former were okay or simply had moments of highlights instead of consistent highlights. To start off, the chocolate Colombiano had very rich milk which definitely enhanced the experience in my opinion, because it did not taste watery at all like how a lot of hot chocolate would. Both the paisa bowl and the calentao con huevos were very similar, with one major difference as that the paisa bowl had chincharron. One couldn't go wrong with either one, because both contained a lot of food. The rice and pinto beans themselves tasted very good already, so to complement them with an egg and the ají sauce was a big plus. The paisa bowl had avocado as well in addition to the chincharron, so I think between the two, the paisa bowl would be a better choice. The arepas rellenas and empanadas were both huge hits! Flavors were on point and the amount wasn't overwhelming. One also has to dip the empanadas in the ají sauce because it would completely change the culinary experience in a very positive way. Outside the "Colombian & Regional Specialties Menu" I ordered the corn pancakes and blueberry pancakes. Both were great, and I could taste the sweet corn element in the corn pancakes. They just didn't have highlights beyond good. The huevos pericos was merely okay because the scrambled eggs were a bit sloppily made and it wasn't clear what the single piece of tortilla was for, because it definitely wasn't enough for the eggs offered. Another observation I made was that it seemed to have cheddar cheese on top of the eggs, and I am not certain if that's an accurate representation of Colombian cuisine. I could be wrong here, though. Overall, I still think this establishment is a modest gem of a place for a good brunch, especially on the weekend. One will need to follow signs in order to find the place, but the signs were pretty clear. What used to be a parking lot for the spot seemed to be under gentrification efforts building apartments, so I ended up having to park on the street when I visited in late November. read more

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Very much enjoyed our Sunday brunch at Maria's Cafe. Since we were trying to fit a lot into one day of sightseeing, I called and made a reservation. Service from my initial call for a reservation through to the end of the meal was welcoming. After figuring out how to get into the cafe (learning how Minneapolis manages access to buildings when much of the year is quite cold), we enjoyed the sunshine streaming in the windows and piping hot coffee. As one who is always on a quest to find the perfect corn pancakes, I had to try a Cachapas Venezolanas (with syrup). Instead of being made with cornmeal, it had kernels of corn within a seemingly typical pancake batter--the center was a bit soft. Our server helpfully noted that two pancakes might lead to a bit leftover, but one pancake might want to be paired with something. One pancake and an egg add-on was perfect for me! Another diner enjoyed the Penelope's Ripe Plantain pancakes (also with an egg). A third diner enjoyed Maria's Colombian Huevos Pericos--terrific blue-corn tortillas! And the fourth diner enjoyed a special, which came with two eggs, beans, potatoes, sausage, and a yuca cake. read more

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We came here for brunch. Did not disappoint. Hands down the best corn pancakes I've ever had. Service was fast. All of the recommendations the server suggested were so good and flavorful. We came at closing and didn't feel rushed. Street parking was just fine to find. The construction nearby can throw you off because of the building layout but still a gem. Would recommend! read more

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I love Maria's Café. My favorite drink is the Colombian chocolate and lemonade. I like the black tortillas (it remains me Guatemala). The service is really good, a lot of staff can speak Spanish. The environment is really nice, the only issue could be the location (it is a little hard to find the place). But I really recommend it. read more

Maria's Café - Breakfast - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Terrible service, food is plain and terrible , they sold me old dried up meat and yet when I ask for a refund they say only 50 percent cause I "took a few bites " if you're gonna charge $20 a plate the least you can do is have the food fresh , if not accommodate, which the lady who claimed is the owner is not willing to do (would be zero stars if it was an option read more

Maria's Café - Compared to the pics I seen and this is what I got ? And I can't get a refund cause I took a few bites ? $20 plate btw - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing corn pancakes (cachapas)! I get this every time I go. And they are better with the cotija cheese. I don't love the other pancakes I've tried. This time, I tried a ripe plantain pancake too, and though it was ok, I wouldn't order it again. I also tried the pandequeso, which is similar to a Brazilian cheese bread but in a donut ring shape. It was fine, but I prefer the Brazilian version. My friend loved her Colombian Huevos Pericos - a seasoned scrambled eggs dish. There are also a lot of standard breakfast offerings - eggs and meats and toast. read more

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The food was so fresh, so hearty, and so flavorful. The ambiance is so inviting and welcoming and lively. The service was attentive and quick. I will eat here again. read more

Maria's Café - Calentao con Huevos (recommend if you're hungry) and Chocolate Colombiano (no milk if youre a real one) - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Met up here with fellow Yelper Phillip N for a little after-holiday breakfast. This space is very unassuming in a little strip mall. You do have to wind through the interior, so don't get put off by not being able to enter through the door nearest the parking lot. Service was quick. They have wild rice and plaintain pancakes here. I didn't try either, but will definitely come back for them! Had a chocolate chip banana pancake and they have fresh papaya and guava juice hete. Delicious. Very reasonably priced, will be back again! read more

Came to have breakfast here for a Saturday brunch & was sat right away! The space is big with a lot of seating. We were welcomed with live music during our time. The service was overall okay. Not too fast or too slow with the order time but they did leave us coffee free until the food came. The menu was bigger than I thought with various American breakfast options. The one pager of Colombian style breakfast is what we came for & was not disappointed by the options! We got platains, empanadas, & a Colombian breakfast plate. The portions felt small but it filled the two of us. It was a wonderful experience & reminded me of the breakfasts I had in Colombia while visiting there. read more

I was really excited to try this Colombian restaurant and support a local business, but unfortunately I left disappointed. The place itself feels a bit run down, though it was crowded when I visited, which gave me hope. I ordered Maria's Breakfast (Number 7), which included huevos pericos. As Colombian, I have to say these were not authentic huevos pericos. The eggs were overly seasoned and ended up soggy, which also made the arepas on the side lose their crispness. Also huevos pericos don't need cheese, especially not cheddar. The salsa on the side also tasted more Mexican than Colombian. While I imagine some of the specialties on the menu might be better, this particular dish was a letdown. And for the price, it simply did not feel worth it. I truly wanted to enjoy this experience, but it did not capture the authentic Colombian flavors I was hoping for. read more

Decent Columbian breakfast spot in Minneapolis. Came in early and was seated in a minute. The service was attentive and nice. The ambience is very much like an old school diner bar and enjoyed the quiet morning. Ordered the Huevos Pericos and thought it was good. Might be a bit overcooked considering how dry the eggs were but not enough to say it was bad. Overall, rating well because the service and ambience was good. read more

Maria's Café - Huevos Pericos - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Maria's cafe is a true gem of the Ventura neighborhood. The corn pancake is my go to. So good! They also have fresh juices like mango and guava. Today I went with a friend for breakfast and had the corn pancake, bacon, 2 eggs fried hard, and a cup of mango juice. Everything was excellent! The service is good and the place is clean and well lit with plenty of windows. Can't wait to go back! read more

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It took 2 hours for our food we didn't even get it and it wasn't that busy we came in and waited there was people who came after us and they got their food before us read more

Este restaurante no sirve llegué 11 30 I la comida no llegaba tuve que salir xq me moría de hambre le pregunto al mesero alas 12 40 si ya está la comida me dice que recién la van a cocinar imagínese que forma de atender ni siquiera se disculpa x la tardanza así tenía q esperar una hora más me salí. De hay la atención es pésima read more

I came here for brunch with some friends. I heard the cachapas were amazing and wanted to see for myself. We got there around 10am and it wasn't super busy. Didn't need to wait to be seated. The ambiance sort of reminds me of a breakroom in an office, but that's not why I was there. The cachapas were amazing. Served with butter and cotija on the side which is extra. They have a lot of variety on the menu however when I come back I'll definitely be getting the cachapas again. read more

Rating solely on the food itself. We came to Minneapolis for a staff retreat and my coworkers decided to eat here and bring me back some corn pancakes. When I say this has got to be one of the best pancakes I've EVER had in my life, I meant it. Think of it as a very rich cornbread but in pancake form. The flavors were intense and I inhaled the huge pancake in two seconds! It came with Cotija cheese and maple syrup. You have to add both as the cheese cuts the sweetness of the corn and the maple syrup and provides a umami taste. It was hot, fresh, and I am a corn lover and it made my whole day! The corn was so juicy that every time I took a bite, juices came out. I'm home now in Florida and when I tell you that I'm still dreaming about those corn pancakes, I am! I wish we had them here and next time I'm in Minneapolis again, you bet I'm going to go there and order a huge stack of them pancakes! read more

Maria's Café - The best corn pancakes that I ever had. - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've had this place on my list for awhile. Finally checked it out this a.m. Met my friend for lunch for our endless tour around the cities to find different places. Entrance is very odd. There are three doors basically to access the restaurant, but all closed- you have to walk through the buildings main entrance to finally get in. Restaurant is much bigger than it looks from the outside. Food ordered: Columbian breakfast- fried egg, pinto beans and rice, chorizo link and an arepa. The arepa was very dry. The beans and rice were good and th red sauce was amazing. Ordered some strawberry pancakes to go which were okay. Nothing to write home about. My friend said her breakfast was good. A little pricey for breakfast, but glad we tried it. read more

Honestly a gem! I went on a Saturday and it was a sit yourself situation but the servers were friendly. I had the Colombian plate and it was a mix of beans, rice, eggs and a protein. It also came with a little salsa and the meal was very filling and homey (I honestly could just do the rice and beans alone). There was live music the day I went, which was also fun. Definitely a spot I would return to! read more

Went here for Mother's Day for their brunch. The place is really big in the vibrant lake street area of midtown. They have three rooms for seating and one of the rooms had some live music too. It was really busy but we had a reservation and we were seated right away. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful. They have the standard brunch items plus some Columbian regional specialities being served. The kids ordered mango and strawberry pancakes. We also ordered some eggs and French toast as well as Calentao con Huevos, Paisa Bowl (Bandeja Paisa), Empanadas and Pandequeso (Columbian cheese bread). The food took a while to come but when it arrived, it didn't disappoint. The Columbian dishes were the highlight. The pancakes with the fruit mixed into the batter were also a hit. The French toast was ok. Nothing special. The Columbian cheese bread was a little dry. Everything else tasted very good. We really enjoyed the empanadas. The mimosa was very good as well. You could tell it was made with fresh orange juice. The service, the food, the ambience all made you feel like you are in your aunts kitchen (the nice aunt, not the one that causes a scene at Thanksgiving). Will be visiting them again. read more

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I hadn't been there in yrs and hate to say that I was disappointed with today's meal service. It went downhill, the Bandera dish was bland and my meat over cooked. I got it to go so by the time we got home it was a frustrating moment. read more

Well. I hate having to write a bad review but our experience here on Sunday November 2nd 2025 was unacceptable. It started normal, pleasant even, but after the checks were paid and we were finishing our drinks, we were told by a staff member that "there's a lot of people, can you please stand at the counter to pay?" We explained that we already paid and were just finishing up, the staff member said "oh okay sorry" and left. A couple minutes later, our server came and said "we have a lot of people waiting and we need the table" okay- understood and we started heading out. As we were going through the dining area there were MULTIPLE empty tables and at front? No line. Not a single soul waiting. I just cannot believe this happened to us. read more

So glad this place was recommended to me! The vibe was great and. the food was delicious. I truly thought I was eating inside someone's home, that's how welcoming and comfortable it was! My friend and I went for brunch on a Saturday morning. There was no wait to be seated but we did have a significant wait to get our food. We both ordered the Saturday special which was beans, chorizo, two eggs, an arepa and smashed plantains. The flavors were yummy but probably could have used a bit more salt. The staff was friendly and I will absolutely be going back. read more

Maria's Café - Saturday special - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My friend and I had breakfast at Maria's Café on a Saturday morning when we were visiting Minneapolis, and I loved our breakfast there. It's nice inside - we sat at the diner-like bar, because I love a diner-like bar! The service was great. We both had their Calentao con Huevos (Columbian breakfast - rice mixed with pinto beans, served with an egg, Colombian chorizo link, an arepa, and aji colombiano), which was absolutely delicious. The only thing I didn't love about the experience was the espresso I ordered, which I thought was weirdly gritty? But I loved that breakfast plate, the atmosphere, and the service! I would definitely return for that Calentao con Huevos! read more

Maria's is a cute little establishment on Lake Street serving Colombian cuisine. We had to use a side door that led through a deserted hallway, which gave a poor first impression. However, once we were in the dining area, it was better than we had imagined. We especially liked the vibrant colors and the myriad of photographs on the wall that we assume told the story of the restaurant's founders. Service was pleasant, and our food arrived quickly. The food was okay; we were not too crazy about the Chicharron or the chorizo link. The menu had plenty of options, so there's probably something for everyone. read more

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Their food is pretty decent but this is my second time at this restaurant. The breakfast potatoes was first diced up and today was horrible they just sliced the potatoes up however and they were burnt as well and they tax for literally everything sauce is an extra almost three dollars. That's pretty insane. You would think the sauce would come with your food. But other than that it's ok for a family owned restaurant. read more

Yum! This place is amazing! Food is so good, service is friendly, and there's plenty of parking. Coffee is delicious too! I got the chorizo arepa, the salsa was so good! The corn pancake is a must have! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great lattes, great service! The server took extra time to interact with the kids at the table and was extremely friendly towards them. The food was unique, but something I didn't especially enjoy. The corn pancakes were good... at first. The outer part of the pancake was cooked great, but the center had batter that was still uncooked and mushy. read more

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I love this place!! The fresh fruit pancakes!! I had the raspberry it was perfect! Light fluffy and filled the plate- so delicious! The beef arepa was also excellent- the slow cooked shredded beef had excellent flavor and was tucked into an incredibly light corn arepas with fresh avocado and house made salsa Definitely with the drive! read more

Maria's Café - Raspberry pancake - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow... How did I not find this sooner? Met with three State Senators and my Dad. It is a restaurant with a lot of space. Very tasty options including corn pancakes which are like corn bread meet pancake with lots of butter! Dad got a strawberry pancake which he made everyone sample. We also got corn pancakes as well as a traditional veggie omelet with wheat toast. All good choices. read more

Maria's Café - Strawberry Pancake - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Maria's is such a gem. Delicious breakfast. Amazing coffee. And they have really good weekend specials. Live music on Sunday mornings around 11am! read more

Maria's Café - Cachapa and Maria's Colombian Huevos - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

ambiance: super close to the city but still felt like a quaint neighborhood find. We were able to be seated right away which was surprising for a Saturday morning brunch. The staff was super friendly and attentive and we never saw the bottom of our coffee cups! food: my friend is the worlds #1 wild rice fan and she highly recommended this place for the wild rice pancakes which didn't disappoint along with the blueberry pancakes. We also ordered a variety of arepas but they were not as flavorful as we had hoped. They didn't come with a side of salsa but I definitely would recommend ordering some if you decide to try them! Overall, I would definitely come back if I was in the area! read more

Maria's Café - Chicken Arepas - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My girlfriend and I went for brunch on our way out of town. We got the blueberry pancakes, which were absolutely great. I got the burrito, very authentic. Great shredded beef that was tender and had good flavor. Their homemade salsa is to die for, great flavor with a little kick that sits on the tongue and goes away after a minute. My girlfriend got the two eggs and bacon, however they were a little bland. Coffee was really good. Our only negative experience is that there was a person hanging around and going to every table asking for money while everyone was eating and the staff didn't bother to do anything about it. He was probably for a good 15-20 minute before letting himself out after no one gave him money. read more

Such a cute little cafe with some pretty bomb food! We got a whole mess of things but the stand out were the pancakes which were absolutely delectable and buttery a 100% would go back just for those! read more

Maria's Café - Veggie sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my first encounter with Columbian cuisine and holy moly this place was incredible! I got the paisa bowl and ripe plantains. Seriously so freaking good! Amazing service as well! Definitely recommend read more

Maria's Café - Paisa bowl - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A very cute and quaint ambiance for this lovely Colombian restaurant! The service was friendly and efficient as well. The food was good, I got the vegetarian breakfast burrito (I ate it so quickly I forgot to take a picture!) and shared a corn pancake with my friends at our table - both were very delicious! I would highly recommend the corn pancake with cotija sprinkled on top, it is delightful! read more

Great spot for brunch - such wide variety of choices. Accommodating to my wife in a wheelchair. Cheerful and prompt service. Can't wait to come back! read more