La Churreria Bakery is such a great spot for breakfast. I tried the Desayuno con carne and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Flavorful, filling, and tasted homemade. Definitely a breakfast I'll be going back for. The coffee was a standout for me. It's strong in the best way and tastes way better than the coffee you usually get at most restaurants. If you actually enjoy good coffee, this place will not disappoint. They also have a huge selection of sweet breads, and it's honestly hard to choose because everything looks so good. I personally prefer the Guayaba Y Queso. Perfect place to grab something sweet to go with your coffee or to take home for later. Really great food, great coffee, and a spot I'll definitely be visiting again.

I went to this place to eat is no the same the empanadas was very hurt to eat was no fresh the…read morejuice also was no good to sour . I tell call the lady for refound they don't care I paid 14 dollar for nothing I will not come back

Came here as a recommendation after dealing with some car issues, We were seated right away on a…read moreWednesday for lunch. We shared a plate of their revueltas pupusas and a Yuca con chicharron plate. The dishes came out hot and fresh in under 10 minutes. Sides included a huge container of their cabbage slaw as well as a bottle the tomato dipping and hot sauces. Overall, we had a great experience. The staff were friendly and the space definitely gives family owned vibes. Would love to come again to support their lovely establishment and more of their fairly priced quality food!

True hole in the wall spot and absolutely fantastic. I got two tacos and a papusa and everything…read morewas spectacular. Literally no complaints, authentic, cheap, and delicious.

Whoops! This is an overdue review from December…read more Xela Pan Cafe is a Guatemalan restaurant/bakery/convenience store on Buford Hwy in Doraville. Just a quick warning that, depending on which employee helps customers, there may be a slight issue with their understanding of English. They absolutely speak and understand Spanish. Xela Pan Cafe is in a small strip mall that is next to the strip mall where Kung Fu Tea is located. There is limited parking in front of the storefronts. This small business is made up of a restaurant, a bakery and a convenience store all run by the same employees. The convenience store sells a lot of seemingly random items, just about all in glass display cases. I noticed a lot of things to help with digestion and upset stomach, and hoped that this wasn't an indication of their food (Thankfully, it turned out that it wasn't!). The bakery items were in a separate area of display cases, but customers are free to self-serve themselves by using a tray to place whatever they choose, using either tongs or disposable gloves (I can't remember which they use) to take the items out of the cases. R and I came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning just before 9 am. There is an order counter, but that's for customers who are ordering items to go. Once the employees found out that we were going to eat breakfast inside the restaurant, we were told to seat ourselves and an employee would be by soon with menus. The restaurant area contains mostly booths, with some tables and chairs in an area between the order counter, convenience store and bakery areas. A very helpful and knowledgeable server came by our table, bringing a couple of glasses of water and menus. For a small restaurant, there were many items on the menu. We both ordered the scrambled eggs, rice, black beans, plantains and cheese. We didn't wait very long, in spite of other customers lined up at the counter to order takeout meals. The scrambled eggs with tomato and onion in them tasted a little bland, but I dressed it up with some bottled red hot sauce that was on the table. The plain tasting white rice, which had peas, carrots and corn in it, was pressed into a heart shape. The black beans in its watery sauce were very good. The plantains were cooked to a perfect firmness, and had a perfectly matching natural sweetness to them. The small block of slightly salty cheese also had a nice firmness to it. The price for each meal was very reasonable. Overall, this was a good dining experience.

This is probably the best Guatemalan food inside the perimeter of Atlanta. When you walk in, they…read morehave a lot of typical Guatemalan things hanging up, and the menu has many of the typical dishes you would find in Guatemala. There are certain things they make better than others. For instance, the chuchitos are pretty good! The Pepian that I ordered didn't really taste like Pepian, but more like a guisado. It was still pretty good, it just wasn't Pepian haha ! They have traditional drinks and they even have pan francés! The Guatemalan snacks they have are very convenient when you have antojos! I would say the service is pretty friendly and the ambiance is pretty authentic! We have been here several times and will definitely return!

Cute standalone café with décor that matches well with the dining experience. The restaurant was…read moreclean, lively, and well organized. Ordering is simple; you can order at the counter or use one of the kiosks. Once your food is ready, they bring it directly to your table. I also appreciated the self-serve stations for sauces, water, utensils, and to-go boxes. I'm usually not the biggest fan of Cuban cuisine, but was in the area and decided to give it a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. Everything I ordered was better than expected. I went with the Combination Sampler, which is great if you want a little taste of everything. It came with a chicken empanada, papa rellena, fried yuca, ham croquettes, sweet plantains, and tostones. Overall, everything was prepared nicely. The only item I wasn't crazy about was the chicken empanada, which tasted a little plain and dry on its own. However, once paired with the sauces, it was much better. Speaking of sauces, they offer plenty of options at the sauce station. My favorite was the creamy cilantro sauce, which paired well with almost everything. They also had ketchup and mayo; perfect for dipping the crispy yuca fries. Along with a spicy sauce that definitely brought the heat. My go-to Cuban dish is usually a Cuban sandwich, but I didn't get a chance to try theirs this visit. Based on the rest of the meal, though, I'd definitely come back for it next time.

This adorable restaurant is tucked into a busy plaza. But you step inside and are better with…read moretropical island. Sounds and smells or Cuba welcome you in immediately. I was greeted with a smile and placed an order for an empanada combo. I tried beef, cheese and chicken empanadas. The beef was my favorite. But the others were delicious and my family loved them. The sweet plantains were perfectly cooked. I wished I'd ordered more. The place is just so cute! They have a full variety of Cuban coffee and other sandwiches that I'll be back to try.

This restaurant is in shockingly poor condition. The moment we walked in, we were hit with a strong…read moremoldy smell that was so overwhelming we turned around and left immediately. We were there on Saturday with small children and never even stayed long enough to order food because the odor was that bad. I used to visit this restaurant years ago and had already noticed signs of decline, but this latest visit made it clear that the conditions have become significantly worse. The bathrooms were dirty, with broken fixtures and obvious signs of neglect. The entire place looks outdated and poorly maintained, as if renovations and upkeep have been ignored for years. The strong smell of mold throughout the building was alarming and made us question the overall condition of the property. It is difficult to understand how a restaurant can operate while allowing customers to be exposed to such an unpleasant and toxic environment. It's disappointing because we love colombian food. Sadly, it now appears that providing clean, safe, and quality facilities is not a priority. We left immediately and chose not to eat there. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially families with young children.

I love how comfortable this place is. In a way the food reflects that. In my opinion, it tastes…read morebetter than La Abuelita, the less affordable option down Buford Highway. I also just prefer the arepas here.

Stopped by on a Saturday morning & sat outside. The place is a bit small but they have both indoor…read more& outdoor seating. I tried the shrimp mofongo with garlic sauce & it was SO good. Tasted just like it does in PR. It takes a little longer to come out because it has to be made. But if you want something quick, they have a buffet style option that you can pick & choose from that also was really good. They have events on the weekends here with music. They are doggy friendly if you sit in the patio area! So that's a big plus. No dogs allowed inside but you can sit with them in the outdoor area.

Small place but filled with great food and servers. You can order at the buffet setup or from the…read moremenu. Go early before they run out. We were too late to try the ox tails.

As soon as you walk in, the smell of fresh baked pastries will fill your nose, then you will be…read moretempted to eat everything. Please scroll though for all of the tantalizing pastries. The server also informed me that there are empanadas for sale. They play music in the background to add to the festiveness. There is ample seating if you are thinking about sitting down for coffee and doing a little work on your digital device. I would highly recommend this place.

When this place is good, its great! And today was a great day! They have all your Colombian…read morepanaderia favorites (and more!). I came by today (my second time here) and the pan de queso was fresh and had just come out of the oven along with some sweet empanadas. I came for some empanadas de carne, buñuelos, milhojas, and some pan de boño, of course. When I saw the pan de queso coming out hot, I decided to go all out and order some of those too. With that said, the buñelos today were much fresher than the last time I had them, and so were the empanadas! The pan de queso was still warm while I was eating it and so good! I ordered an empanada con arequipe and somehow I ended up with an empanada chambray (guayaba and a cream cheese), which was actually a great mishap because it was amazingggggg and is officially my new favorite item from here! The pan de boño was surprisingly a little hard like it had been sitting. The rest of the food was so fresh! The man who's always there said the milhojas were just restocked, but after eating everything I came home and put my slice in the fridge. The last time I was here was at the end of the night and I wouldn't recommend coming then as things certainly weren't as fresh as they were this second time around. This is a no frills type of place that sits at the end of a large shopping plaza. The staff is always super friendly and helpful and the parking is plenty. Ven y disfruta!

If you're looking for authentic Colombian cuisine this is your spot. My husband and I dropped in…read morefor lunch and the restaurant staff was polite and attentive. Our food was brought out pretty quick and OMG was it delicious! It can accommodate families with small children, a solo lunch date and even a date night. The ambiance was nice and the music reminded me of home.

The environment is great. Service is great. The food is awesome. Good experience recommendread more