1000 stars!!…read more Absolutely amazing every single time!! Now, they have the cutest desserts in jars too. Food is always great Staff is lovely and helpful Great menu Clean restrooms (important) Plenty of parking!!!

I've been to Salento twice now, so I feel like I got a good sense of what they have to offer…read more I started with the carne empanadas, which came with complimentary chimichurri and hot sauce. They were crispy on the outside, warm on the inside, and filled with flavorful meat. The sauces paired perfectly with them and made an already great appetizer even better. For my entrée, I ordered the Bandeja Paisa, and it did not disappoint. The meats were the star of the plate. Everything was juicy, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just enough without being overpowering. The steak was surprisingly tender despite being well done, with just the right amount of fat. The sausage had a great snap, the egg was perfectly jammy, and the chicharrón was absolutely incredible--crispy, crunchy, and easily one of the best I've had. I didn't try the sweet plantains since I'm not a fan and they couldn't be substituted. The arepa was good, although nothing particularly memorable. The only parts of the meal I wasn't impressed with were the rice, which was a bit too salty for my taste, and the beans, which lacked flavor and were underwhelming. For dessert, I tried both the tiramisu and the chocolate cake. The tiramisu was just okay--it wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out, and I wouldn't order it again. The chocolate cake, however, was outstanding. It was incredibly moist, rich without being overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, Salento does an amazing job with their meats, and that's what I'd recommend most. While a couple of the sides and one dessert didn't quite hit the mark for me, the empanadas, Bandeja Paisa, chicharrón, and chocolate cake were all excellent. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The environment is pretty nice and quiet.

Wow, we had AMAZING food here. The staff was inviting and…read morekind. It may take a few minutes longer to get your food, but it is more than worth the wait. Obviously good chefs that care about quality. We can't wait to come back.

I have been craving empanadas for two weeks and finally had a moment. Googled what was near by and…read moredecided to give this place a try. The empanadas were cooked very well but lacked the most important part, flavor. And then I wasn't even given any sauce! Craving unsatisfied Next I saw they had arepas on the menu and item I've been on the hunt for good ones in Jax. Seems I can only find good ones in Orlando and further south. My arepa was so dry and hard and also flavor less I could barely bite it and I couldn't chew it up to save my life. The beef inside well cooked but lacking again the most important part. Other than HOLY SALT! Also ordered bbq wings for my husband basic with soggy fries that tasted like they were microwaved. Unsatisfied, still hungry, wasted money, now I'm sad.

Having expectations is possibly the worst scenario when thinking of a review. I came here thinking…read morethis was a nice bakery dedicated to bread, instead I found a bodega/tienda with lots of items. I am glad they serve breakfast and lunch, and that there are grocery items, but I only came here for "baked" goods. I ordered basic Colombian items, pan de bono, pan de yuca, buñuelo. They weren't amazing. On the other hand, if you like empanadas, or want lunch, this place may be the spot for you.

Passed by this sweet spot and ordered Colombian bread with butter and the sugar was just right as…read moreit was spread evenly on top. Very nice customer service and they also accept cash here. It is very chill in here as locals seem to enjoy their breakfast while having coffee.

I must say finding REALLY good Hispanic food in this part of town felt like finding a winning…read morelottery ticket in a gas station parking lot. I'm from Miami where good Latin food is basically on every corner fighting for your attention so my expectations were HIGH. I decided to gamble on DoorDash and stumbled across this Colombian spot. Dear Jesus what have I been missing? First, I ordered the tostones with chicharrón and let me tell you those pork pieces were crunching louder than my knees getting out of bed in the morning. Absolutely amazing. Then came the breakfast plate with rice and beans, scrambled eggs, and steak. That steak was so good I almost stood up in my hotel room and started singing romantic Spanish ballads to the container. At this point, I'm not even ashamed to admit I'm probably ordering from this same place again tomorrow and maybe the next day too while I'm here working. The delivery driver is about to know me by first name. 100% recommended. Whoever is cooking back there deserves a raise and possibly a vacation.

Service was a 10/10, everything was very mildly seasoned, which i appreciate, chocoflan did not…read moretaste fresh, almost tasted like it came from a box, not a fan of it. The guac with chicharrones and tostones was my favorite out of everything, crispy chicharron, crispy tostones and a very creamy guac that was to die for! They also gave us some house sauces that i loved. Ambiance was also making me feel like i was actually in Colombia! The delicias plate was a smaller portion of the bandeja paisa and it was perfect without being too much. Loved it!

Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Absolutely delicious- everything is so fresh…read more Our server was Vicki, a delightful person- she was friendly and very attentive. Atmosphere- clean modern and comfortable.

Oohhhhh my gosh, these were so good! I have driven by so many times and thought oh I need to stop…read morein, finally was in the area and hungry. it's a cool vibe inside, plants , art, felt very downtown city....I loved the projector art that danced and changed on top of the paintings, just thought that was the coolest thing and could have sat there watching that forever! Now for the arepas we got a chicken one and a beef, then shared, let me say both were incredible! The corn cakes were thin and cooked perfectly and held up to the massive amounts of filling stuffed inside. So flavorful the chicken salad with avocado delicious, the beef with cheese and sweet plantains, so many flavors and textures, one bite and you just wanted more! We destroyed these, no leftovers, so good! oh definitely get some of the cilantro sauce too! loved it , can't wait to visit again!

Came back when I was in town for work and it's still just as good! The staff is always so friendly…read moreand the food always hits the spot. I got the pabellon arepa and taqueños to go and there was a very short wait (they make the arepas fresh!), but it was so good. I also enjoyed house made mango juice which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking is a bit tight, but there's more parking within walking distance. All in all, a very authentic, local spot.

Anthony our waiter was attentive and helpful with explaining the dishes…read more Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back

Great service and dinner experience here. Didn't have reservations on a Saturday evening but was…read moreseated fairly quickly. My bf and I shared the Salento combination and it was definitely enough for two and we had leftovers! The chimichurri sauce and habanero sauce was very good and paired well with the meat. Meat combination was cooked pretty well and I loved the charred flavor. We also shared the sweet plantain with cheese and guava appetizer which was very delicious. Our server was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back to try other dishes!

Service was great during our visit. We sat and listened to music while deciding on what to order…read more We all order, and dinner arrived quite quickly. The homemade style meals need improvement. The food lacks freshness and flavor.

One word....WOW!!! How is this place not packed??? Small restaurant in an unassuming shopping strip…read moreon the Westside of Jacksonville and boy do I wish we discovered it sooner!!! Authentic, delicious and the restaurant is clean and Leonardo was incredibly hospitable and attentive! We ordered the queso and beef empanadas to start and then a pan de bono (cheese bread) and we inhaled all of it. We shared the Bandeja Paisa and all of it was EXCEPTIONAL (we just don't care for the plain arepa lol)! Our favorite was definitely the chicharron. We nearly ate everything as it was all cooked and seasoned perfectly. The two sauces they provided added even more flavor...yum yum yum!!! Highly recommend this restaurant!

The staff is always kind whenever we have gone here, whether it be through the quick service…read morecounter, or dining in the restaurant. The vibes were lowkey but still lovely on the day we went, there was even a staff member singing karaoke. Food was pretty good! It was my first time trying the monfongo & the appetizer platter & I would be option to trying other items on their menu next time.

I picked up a catering order from here and service was friendly. But I was a little disappointed in…read morethe things I ordered. Pastelilo de guayaba barely had guava in it...it was just empty pastries basically. They were not enjoyable. Empanadas were ok, the taste was fine but honestly not that very impressive. Rellenas de papa were fine as well. Maybe I need to come and sit down for a meal because the catering wasn't super impressive unfortunately.

The food was so good and fresh! The place is clean and you have outside seating. We ended ordering…read moreto go. It is a food truck just letting you know. We got pollo con tajadas, tacos and enchiladas! Everything reminded me of home specially the tacos. A good place to stop by and eat some delicious food.

This is some of the best tacos I've ever had and the BALEADAS .....this place!!!!!! JUST, WOW!!!read more