Friendly service and great food! The restaurant is beautiful and we had a great lunch here. We're not familiar with the Colombian cuisine and our server took time to explain the dishes to us. We ordered a few dishes to share and they were all so good. Lots of flavors and textures. I especially enjoyed the fried fish and the patacones. read more

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Lovely little place, and the owner/chef is an exuberant and enthusiastic presence. You can tell he lives this food, and it comes through. We came with a party of nine, all staggered arrivals, and the hostess very, dry patiently accommodated our chaos. Server was on point, politely getting into conversation breaks to take our orders and keep things moving for us. Had a lovely cocktail, como in lomo. Sweet and well balanced. Food was amazeballs, unanimous opinion amongst the group. Rich, complex flavors with lots to enjoy, from ceviche to short ribs and everything in between. Special, special, oh my gid mention for the braised short ribs. So decadent, savory, and perfect cook. read more

Parche - Ceviche, the one with coconut milk - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing food, amazing ambiance. The ceviche was truly life changing. Trout with squid ink, mango puree, crispy salmon skin + plantains for dipping textures 10/10. The flavors were tropical like a ceviche should be, but still unique. Best ceviche I've ever had. I wish I was kidding but the waiter asked if we were done as I was scraping the plate, plantain in hand. I had to forfeit the remains. Crispy chicharrones were probably my favorite dish. They were paired with quite an acidic sauce and I think it really added depth to the meat. We both got into brussel sprouts from teleferic and therefore also have high expectations for them. And parche's did not disappoint whatsoever. Every single brussel sprout was evenly crispy and caramelized. The posta negra was a braised short rib with the most beautiful sauce combo -- some typical sweet meat sauce with yuca-coconut mash???? Hello??? Absolutely insane. Coming from somebody who doesn't even enjoy coconut. The meat was sooooo tender too oh my god For dessert, we got the oblea Santander which was like a layered cookie with dulce de leche, cherry jam, and cheese (we were feeling experimental). SO GOOD. The cheese was naturally sweet but still a bit savory, balancing the sweetness from the dulce de leche and jam. read more

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We got the chicharones pork belly appetizer (8/10, wish it was crispier), arepa (7/10 for me but my best friend rated an 8.5/10; there was an interesting aftertaste of some spice or herb that I couldn't quite place my finger on...), the crispy plantanos with beef (8.5/10; the shredded beef was so juicy and tender, and it came with 3 salsas), and for dessert we got the oblea (50000/10; wont go into too much detail because it's worth going into blind and having your own experience with it) Ambiance is great! -- cozy but not crowded feeling. Dim lighting. Wooden accents. Location: literally on broadway. Plenty of parking lots/street parking available. Staff: * chefs kiss * they're well versed with the components of each dish that was served, they are welcoming, and they are FAST. You will not be disappointed with this place. read more

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This is a high energy and festive place for dinner. The Colombian food is stunning. I went for a group dinner and they did a pre fix menu served family style. The ceviche served with plantain chips was amazing, rich with coconut milk, citrus and chili. The Colombian empanadas were to die for with chicken, potatoes and capers. According to my Colombian companion a common soup has the same ingredients. The mains were a braised short rib falling off the bone and a beautiful vegan coconut rice with a beautiful array of seasonal vegetables. For dessert more coconut in a few different ways, including as a flan and sorbet. The cocktails looked amazing and we had a lovely bottle of wine and the service was attentive from start to finish. I would highly recommend. read more

Vegan friendly restaurant near Fox Theater! 4 vegan options on the menu that were really unique and delicious, great service and so close to venue and hotel. Great cocktails too! read more

Parche - The brussel sprouts are a must! - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Metered street parking available but there is also the Broadway Grand Garage that is right around the corner. The decor was so much fun. I came with a group of friends and enjoyed the food and drink. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, entrees and desserts to have family style. Ceviche was great, Arepa was tasty, Frijolada Bowl was full of flavor to name a few. I wasn't a big fan of the breading and how the empanada was fried. The flan was very good and sampler of sorbets was refreshing. Fun drinks along with Columbian beer choices were great! read more

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I met a girlfriend here for a quiet brunch on a Saturday morning. We were greeted promptly and the place is pretty big and well decorated. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We went with a pancake and chicken combo, which from my recollection was very good! It came with an apricot compote or some other fruit compote, which was perfectly balanced . we also had a yucca and fried chicken or perhaps it was pork. That was also very flavorful. The star of the show for me is always a well prepared ceviche. It was a light white fish, thinly sliced with lime and some other flavors that complemented perfectly. I wanted to drink the leftover juice. I absolutely recommend coming here. I think it's a great space for a small group and I believe they have space to accommodate larger groups as well. read more

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Parche has been on my list to visit for awhile and the Restaurant Week menu was enticing. The space is lively and casual and the staff are all phenomenal. First off, my spouse ordered the gin and tonic and said it was the best gin he had EVER had. The Caribbean Salpicon was tasty and the Old Bay plantain chips were the perfect side. The Arroz Atollado was a nice veggie option. The Chicharron y Yucca was heavy on the potato and the textures between meat and potato were a bit too similar. The short ribs with the yucca mash completed my potato overdose. What I can is that the branzino looked fabulous on all the plates being served around us, and I will definitely give that a try next time. Definitely a good shareable experience. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Went here for dinner with a friend and was not impressed. We ordered the chicharrón de la Capital, the Santa Marta trout ceviche, and the sancocho. The ceviche was by far the best dish. The fish had a great texture and the flavors complimented each other well, although the flavors in the sauce were very weak and I had to practically drink it to get the effect. The chicharrón was quite tough, texture wise and had very minimal flavor that was not just fat. The dish comes with a charred orange that the waitress picks off your plate and uses their bare hands to squeeze over your food. I was very uncomfortable with this presentation and it happened very quickly and without warning. A massive frustration for me was when I called over a senior server (we were told that our regular server was new) and I told her that I was unsure whether the presentation was appropriate because I did not understand why a waiter (who regularly takes away plates that have already been eaten on at other tables) would pick something off of my plate with their bare hands and squeeze it over all of my food without asking. The senior server then began to get aggressive. "That's how it's done." Her tone was immediately combative. I then explained that it would not have been my preference. The waitress again remarked, "That's just what we do, that's how we're supposed to do it and what we recommend." I then explained that this could just be a note for the chef then that I am someone who doesn't like when other people touch my food, and also that the orange flavor does not fully come out because it's up to the waitress to squeeze at their discretion and I would have done it differently. The server then began to interrogate me as if my feeling were incorrect when I'd already conceded that this was now just feedback as opposed to a complaint. She said "But she didn't touch the inside of the orange, did she? She didn't do "X,Y,Z" she just did X?" As if she was trying to intimidate me into retracting how I felt because what the waitress did was fine and I'm being ridiculous. The words were delivered with aggression and accusation and it RUINED my mood and made me very upset for the rest of dinner. She continued to push back on what I said even after I again repeated calmly multiple times that she could maybe just share my feedback with the chef as a note from a customer. I tried to salvage the evening by thanking her and wishing her a good night to which she completely IGNORED me. The fish in the Sancocho was cooked well and the yucca fries were good but it was very basic. The rice was mushy and not special. The broth was overloaded with bonito flakes to the point where the fish smell was making me nauseous. I would not eat here again. The waitress made me MISERABLE, and the food is just fine. read more

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WOW! Definitely deserves a Michelin star simply because they elevate GLUTEN FREE dining. Most restaurants including fine dining offer some gluten free items on their menu but here's the catch, in order to be free of gluten, the dish needs to stripped of most elements making it lacking in its gluten filled counterpart which then makes the dish suffer and ultimately leaves you unsatisfied because it is incomplete. Parche because it is a dedicated gluten free kitchen knocks it out the park with their creative combinations, taste is not sacrificed! GLUTEN FREEDOM 5 STAR RATING! Hands down, this is one of the best dining experiences in my LIFETIME. Every single thing we ordered was outstanding, full of flavor and every single ingredient complemented each other. I can't wait to visit again and show off to my friends that GLUTEN FREE can be DELISH! Here's what we tried: Santa Marta ceviche-not your typical ceviche! we cleaned this plate and I found myself wanting to slurp up the extra sauce! This was our favorite of all the dishes ordered! Tenderloin carpaccio-melt in your mouth, every components complemented each other Chicharron crispetas-tender moist pork belly and OMG what the hell did I just put in my mouth...bunelos! How is that bread possible? No clue...just get in my belly! Epanadas-crispy on the outside, with flavorful insides! You really can't go wrong! Don't leave with without DESSERT! Oblea Santander-WTH! It's sweet&savory treat that I have NEVER encountered EVER! This is a must for people who don't have a sweet tooth because it is a perfect balance of sweetness and salty! ABSOLUTELY, AMAZING! What are you waiting for GO see for yourself!!! read more

The plantain was amazing I think I'd come just to eat that honestly. the ceviche was overall pretty good but not my favorite. The branzino was a lot of work to eat lol but the fashion broth with it was really good. Service was kind and amiance was funky upscale. Would come again to try some other things on the menu. read more

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OMG FINALLY! Went for my birthday dinner and was BLOWN AWAY! We order everything dairy free to try as we were eager to have leftovers! BOTH ceviche's were completely opposite and bursting with their own personalities and complexity.... NO LEFTOVERS THERE! Every dish after was like its own complex new world of new flavor layers! Wowza I cannot wait to come back to explore more! Highly recommended! read more

Really cute date night atmosphere. Our server was knowledgeable and very kind offering explanations of everything we ordered or had questions on. While the food presentation is excellent I wasn't blown away by the flavors. Everything was good but not great. read more

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This place took me by surprise. I was invited here, so I didn't know what to expect. Everything was delicious and service was excellent. I would definitely come back with family and friends. read more

been on my list forever and had the opportunity to go for lunch. Everything was really good, and the Colombian flavor profile of semi sweet/sour/spicy was really great with everything. You get a ton of food for the price, too! Drinks were also flavorful and strong, but did take a little while to come during the early lunch time. The restaurant itself is beautiful and very instagram worthy with flowers and posters everywhere. The vibes overall are very good here! read more

Such great service and delicious food! We went for lunch and it was not too crowded. I did hear this place gets crazy packed for dinner. It's a really pretty bar with great music and clean interior. Great for a fancy day or night out. All the food was really good, we had a big group so we tried almost everything on the menu and everything was really good. Cilantro is on almost every dish though haha Definitely recommend for good food and cocktails! read more

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Wow! This place is truly wonderful! I loved everything about this restaurant--the food, the service, and the ambiance. Chef Paul has elevated Colombian cuisine to a whole new level. He was also incredibly attentive, sharing with us how his roots inspired him to open this restaurant in honor of his mother. We loved hearing the story; it made our experience extra special. As for the food, the appetizers were divine, especially the yuccas--so soft and tender, which is quite rare to find in the Bay Area. The arroz atollado was absolutely mouthwatering. Even though I'm not usually into vegetarian dishes, this rice was simply exquisite. For dessert, the Oblea Santander was top-notch. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! Thank you, Chef Paul! :) read more

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Cocktails were delicious. Everything we ate was amazing. Empanadas, a ceviche type dish, short ribs and a dessert I can't explain. Highly recommend coming with a group and trying a lot of things. The entire menu is GF. read more

Overall, vibes were great. We came here just for a snack, so the full 5 stars are also somewhat due to the extremely enthusiastic couple we met at the bar next to us. But the brussel sprouts were bomb, apparently the chicken empanadas were dope, and the cocktails were fun and flirty. Also, full gluten free kitchen makes it a great place to go with gluten free friends, read more

Parche had been on my list for a long time and we finally ended up there with a couple friends for dinner. The owner came up to our table and told us how he came about the restaurant and explained the wall art to us. The restaurant has a very upbeat vibe and we had a lot of fun. The food and drinks were pretty amazing too. read more

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This was such a wonderful place! The atmosphere, the food, the service. The most amazing coconut flan I've ever had. GREAT!

Wonderful vibe and great music with attentive staff. Loved the cocktails menu and the Amaranta was delightful. We ordered several small plates including the chicharron and bistec del amzonas (which came barely warm) but other than the Santa Marta Ceviche dishes were not that impressive. read more

Parche - Santa Marta Ceviche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

A flawless restaurant. I've been here several times and love every single thing about it. The vibes are immaculate - the decor is so cute and they are always playing great music. The staff is friendly and attentive. I've never had a cocktail or dish here that I didn't enjoy from here. It's perfect for a date night or to grab drinks with the girlies. Love Parche! read more

Parche - Ceviche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

I recommend Parche as a happy hour destination - or for what seems like a very fun drag brunch - rather than what can develop as a pricey and not entirely satisfying dinner. The cocktails were a surprising disappointment, with one or two ingredients throwing the balance off entirely. I think the pricing is more fair and perhaps the less adventurous cocktails would be successful during happy hour. The food was good but certain dishes you expect to pack and deliver a punch did not, while portions quite scant. Service and management were excellent: just the right amount of attentive without disrupting date night. read more

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Amazing Columbian food to celebrate my wife's birthday. The service was on point and the ambiance was colorful and lively. I feared the parking in downtown Oakland especially since the restaurant was on Broadway, but there was a parking garage just around the corner. We definitely will come back back again. read more

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Came to Parche since we were in the area and would love to try something new. This place specializes Columbia cuisines in family styles. All dishes that I tried were super delicious and very fresh. The highlight dishes were the Santa Maria ceviche and the empanada. The Santa Maria ceviche was super fresh and very refreshing. The sauce was just on point. I kept the sauce to deep on other dishes (it was that good) The chicharrón, it was just ok. The pork's skin was a little hard to chew cuz some parts were very hard or chewy. Wished that it was the chicharrón texture, but the sauce was good. The empanada, one of the highlights! The empanadas were very hot and super savory, along with their jalapeños cream sauce.. it was a perfect match! The banuelos (cheese balls), it had a dense texture and very cheesy flavor profile. It's an either u love it or maybe not into it. It wasn't my favorite. Posta Negra, súper tender short ribs with yuca mash. It was addictive, very good! The cornbread dessert, it was ok very light but the cornbread was more on the drier side so the fruits, cream and jams were perfect combination. The chocolate tres leches was my favorite of the 2 dessert. It was very chocolatey so sharing was a good idea. Love its chocolate pudding/mousse. Overall, great place for their food and the whole restaurant felt very cozy. Love that the servers explained about each dishes. However, one down side is that our table server was very emotionless. Was ok at the beginning but toward the end.. there were not even a "Thank you" for coming or asking if we enjoyed the dinner. Does it worth the try? Yes! But hope to get a better server next time!! Then my experience will be perfect! read more

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Went here for my anniversary. The vibe is very cozy and the service was nice. Glad that we had a little conversation about dietary restrictions as most never make it a point to check up on that. Food was also really good. We got the empanadas which was great, especially with the aioli. The ceviche was also pretty good with those small roquito (?) peppers. For our large dish we got the Bazurto, which was a fine dish, I'd say I did enjoy the more flavorful small dishes more. Jackie was good at helping us navigate through the entire service and gave good advice on how much food to get. All interactions with everyone were very nice. Will certainly visit again to try the other dishes. read more

Parche - Bazurto Dish - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious food and a fun atmosphere. Had a great time trying lots of different dishes for a date night. Service was lovely, very friendly, attentive and informative when we had questions about different menu items. My favorite of the night was the empanadas, the one dish I didn't get a picture of, they were too good to wait to get a picture I guess! My sangria was wonderful as well. Overall I'd highly recommend Parche and would be happy to return! read more

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This place is an absolute joke lol besides it being way overpriced, this is not authentic lmao if you want real authentic colombian food, you can find something better in san jose, theres plenty of restaurants, even the food trucks serve much better food than this crap lol. an arepa the size of your palm with this weird sauce... $23 hahahaha. Also, the 2 buñuelos with chicharron for like another $20 something dollars.. you're better eating a calentado paisa at "La Fonda Colombiana" or an Arepa con todo at "Bakaniao" food stand. We left this restaurant hungry so we just got some tacos at a food stand. The only thing nice was the bar lol read more

Great spot for trying something a little different. The dishes were flavorful and well presented. Service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

First time trying Colombian food, and wow was I impressed! I don't get many chances to explore east bay's food spots, but this was such a great pick. Came by with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday, and while we had made a reservation, there were still plenty of open tables. We ordered the salmon salpicon, posta negra sando and arepa de chocolo with the chicken all to share. The short rib was tender with crispy yuca fries and a tasty spicy dipping sauce. The chicken together with the pancake was the perfect blend of sweet and salty. But my favorite was definitely the salmon. Super tangy and fresh, and the plantain chips to use to scoop it all up - amazing, a MUST GET. We had a couple cocktails too, and I forgot their names, but they were lovely. I would absolutely love to come back one day, it seems like they're pretty popular for happy hour! read more

Parche - Salmon salpicon - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Would definitely come here to celebrate special occasions! Came here after our civil ceremony because of the raving reviews. Service was great and attentive, and staff were kind. The environment was beautifully decorated. Need to come back for dinner because so many of the foods we wanted to try were on the dinner menu. - ensalada del Norte 10/10 loved the crispy chickpeas and sweety drops - tumaco ceviche 10/10 pls order this dish, so delicious! Cilantro based oil and coconut milk altered my brain chemistry lol - plantains with slow cooked beef 8/10 beef was OK but the plantains and toppings were good - chicharron y yuca 6/10 yuca + sauce was good but chicharron had that unpleasant porky taste / smell, y'all know what im talking about hopefully lol - posta negra sando 7/10 yuca fries and jalapeño cilantro sauce a hit but the beef was too sweet in the sandwich - frijolada paisa bowl 8/10 chicharron in this bowl was much better, crispy and not unpleasantly porky, just tasty! - cocktails amaranta 10/10 fruity and not too strong & sin lluvia 10/10 tasted like a tamarind candy from my childhood read more

Dinner at Parche was delightful: whimsical and fun. The dining area was comfortable and well-spaced. Patacones came crispy with three types of dips, served in a lovely blue enamel cup and plate. Tumaco, cerviche with rock cod in coconut milk broth was exceptional and very addictive with its side of plantain chips. Sanchocho Parce, deep fried branzino: golden and crispy, the only thing lacking was the accompanied dipping sauce which was somewhat weak and flavorless. However, dashi for dipping the fish into was mellow and tasty. Almojabana torta, avena soaked cornbread pudding presented on a palette of colors tasted flat: the cornbread was slightly dense and the combination of creme anglaise, sorbet and compote seemed to lack focus and texture contrast. Como Un Lulo, drink with two types of rum and lulo was citrusy, reminiscent of lime with scented sweetness, did not seem strong at first but packed a punch. The birthday special (served perched on elephant scone) was fun and otherworldly. It contained Campari, Vodka and soda, pomegranate seeds (?) and tasted like sweetened alcoholic soda. Service was excellent. read more

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Really enjoyed this eatery, the ambiance is unique and not too loud and the food is very good. Service is helpful and they provided us with some great suggestions. I'd certainly visit again sometime. Great for a date spot or just a casual to semi formal meetup. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've been here two or three times now it is a good spot always consistent good cocktails good ambience good service would definitely recommend. read more

This place was quite lively for a Thursday evening. There was an exuberant energy throughout the dining area and the staff was friendly. We sat at the bar, but the gentleman behind the bar didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu. I'm still not quite sure what I ordered. The flavor was good, but not memorable. One of my issues was that I wasn't clear on how to eat it. It was prepared with a lot of sauce, but there was only one sort of cracker to accompany the dish. Ultimately, I was left with a lot of sauce on my plate and nothing to go with it. The Brussel sprouts were good with a touch of sweetness. They were like no other Brussels I had tasted. My final thoughts are, if I was back in the area I would stop in for a cocktail and skip the food. read more

Parche - Beautiful dish, but I was left with all of this sauce at the end. - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow this place really blew me away! Incredible and unique cocktails. Dare I say some of the best cocktails I've ever had?! The manabana is amazing as well as the drink with lulo fruit Would absolutely come back for cocktails but I thought their food was just fine (creative and beautiful but the taste wasn't there for me) read more

Parche - Arepas (with the baby eggs) and plantains with blue crab - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Parche offered both excellent food and ambiance. The design of the restaurant is really cozy and chic. There are a lot of seating options, and different nooks of tables throughout the space. While the food was pricey, it was really delicious. We tried the Chicharrón de la Capital, Ribeye del Amazonas, and Arroz Atollado. The pork belly and ribeye were both juicy and rich. The vegetarian arroz atollado was creamy, flavorful, and well balanced. Highly recommend! read more

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This Uptown Colombian tapas restaurant has been open for well over the year, but it took the lure of their new Sunday drag brunch to get Jamie and me to come try it along with a longtime friend who lived nearby. What a smart idea to add some midday LGBTQ pizzazz to the neighborhood. Actually it represents the natural progression of the gay community here. The food also happened to be quite tasty and satisfying. We started with the $12 Patacones, hand-smashed crispy-crunchy plantains with three stimulating dipping sauces - aji sauce, onion marmalade, and papaya salsa (photo: https://yelp.to/-qFByKCInH). We then segued into the $24 trio of Empanada de Ajiaco, crispy-fried delights stuffed with shredded chicken & papa and corn & capers. It was accompanied by a fresh jalapeño-cilantro aioli for appropriate dipping (photo: https://yelp.to/_jjo9vwQbo). The $24 Ensalada del Norte with Grilled Shrimp arrived next, a winter green mix with soistice citrus, fennel, crispy chickpeas, and a plant-based crispy mozzarella drizzled with chimichurri vinaigrette (photo: https://yelp.to/dKaOOWNcPH). It was a refreshing change that transitioned nicely to the $28 Frijolada Paisa Bowl. This was a hearty mix of savory beef, juicy pork belly strips, red beans, arroz amarillo, fried egg, avocado, and plantain crisps (photo: https://yelp.to/nWsbGLyztc). This was what we were shoveling in our mouths as the drag performers sashayed around us. Cocktails swirled around us throughout our meal. The $14 Me-Mosa was an effervescent bubbly with guanabana liquor and passionfruit (photo: https://bit.ly/3HIMv2W). Not my favorite was the $14 Cococafito, a heavy-duty espresso with kalani coconut, ron colon 81, coffee liqueur, and sweet cream float (photo: https://bit.ly/3TSi1Bg). More satisfying was the $15 Bloody Mary, a housemade mix heavy on the tequila (photo: https://bit.ly/3vPBUko), and the $15 Fuera de Serie, a smooth blend of libelula joven tequila, campari. amontillado sherry, pink peppercorn syrup, and grapefruit juice (photo: https://bit.ly/3vKMOrM). The energetic drag show was simply fabulous with a trio of performers rotating showcase numbers and picking up dollar tips along the way. The restaurant will exchange $20 bills for individual dollar bills. The drag bunch happens every other Sunday at Parche, and it's well worth making an advance reservation on Resy to ensure you have a prime table for showtime. FOOD - 4.5 stars...really well executed Colombian specialties AMBIANCE - 5 stars...spacious with plenty of room for runway acrobatics SERVICE - 4.5 stars...efficient and affable ENTERTAINMENT - 5 stars...a drag show worthy of The Abbey (review: https://yelp.to/oYlJYSpUwp) TOTAL - 5 stars...excellent Latin cuisine with a simply fabulous show RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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