The inside of Aroma Cafe is very relaxing--a nice playlist of Colombian music playing alongside…read moreESPN on 24/7. The beautiful artwork featuring local women of color from Colombia adds a great cultural touch, and there's plenty of parking. I ordered the Papas Rellenas (picadillo-stuffed potato fritters), which were really big, dense, and satisfying for $5. I also got the bandeja paisa (with kidney beans, steak, fried egg, pork belly, etc.), knowing it would take about 20 minutes on a Monday at 10:45 a.m. That wait felt outrageous, though--only about 10 people were in a space that could easily hold 100. However, the pork belly and steak wasn't overcooked and very flavorful. Even the sausage bursted with flavor. The food was authentic and tasty, but the long wait is a dealbreaker for me unless I'm with a friend craving Latin food and have time to spare. I probably won't return on my own unless it's a weekend and I have time to kill.

Aroma Cafe may be the only option to bring a taste of Colombia to Virginia, but it comes with…read moreconsistently poor customer service and a lack of professionalism. I placed an online order for pickup, was charged in full, and was never notified of any issue. I drove almost an hour to pick up the order, only to be told upon arrival that my order was not ready and would not be fulfilled at all. This order was for an event I was attending, so I was left scrambling at the last minute while staff showed no acknowledgment or accountability for their mistake. I was never contacted, never proactively refunded, and had extreme difficulty reaching anyone. Phone calls went unanswered repeatedly. As a last resort, I commented on one of their Instagram posts and my comment was deleted. I posted again and still received no response. It wasn't until over a month later that someone finally shared an alternate phone number for a staff member. When the refund was finally processed, it was only partial about 65% of the total charge. I am still having to follow up to recover the remaining balance. To make matters worse, I was blocked from their Instagram page. At this point, this is no longer about the money. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. I am a reasonable person and understand that the food industry is complex but businesses do not have the right to charge customers, fail to deliver, avoid communication, and then silence them. This experience was not only disappointing, it was disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is one of the only places offering Colombian food in the area, which leaves customers with little choice. A quick look at reviews across platforms shows that customer service issues are a consistent pattern. I had previous less-than-great experiences ordering here, but this was the tipping point. This business seriously needs education and improvement in customer service. Customers deserve transparency, communication, and respect.

Simply delicious! Authentic Colombian food....I am an empanada snob. Having grown up sampling these…read moredelectable treats from cultures all across the globe, I am familiar with different varieties and styles. At our catered event, the team came prepared in their food truck to feed an army. Polite and solicitous, each item in every order was cooked to golden brown perfection. We sipped on Colombian sodas, tried out their tostones and enjoyed the empanadas. Whether traditional gluten-free corn masa, or fluffy fortified flour, every empanada was perfectly filled and expertly prepared. No raw soft spots, split casings or burns and char! The service was outstanding and food was delicious. A+

The Best Empandas I've had the pleasure of trying! The chicken ones amazing but the spinach ones…read morethey had I tried I was in heaven! Highly recommend! Got to try them at barley naked while working at tge oktoberfest and can't wait to catch them again!

This place has gone down hill so badly ! The customer service is the worst ever . Asked the bar…read moretender if we could get some help opening an umbrella so we could eat outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (3/22/2026)! The bartender said sure and never sent anybody to open the umbrella or to even check on our table the whole time we were there . The young lady who brought us our food seemed extremely confused. When we asked to have the umbrella open outside for us to eat this young lady said .... " You have to go into the bar and ask somebody ." She didn't bother to ask her co workers for us. So I asked the bartender said he would take care of it right away and did absolutely nada ! The food has really gone down hill! The Colombian restaurants in Queens, Ny or anywhere else are so superior to this place !

This place is not, what it use to be. I just went for lunch, the quality of the food and service…read morehas really diminished. The food was reheated, dry and or refried and the quality is just not there anymore. On top of that half of what I ordered was unavailable. It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass on The Colombian Place for now, and recommend other Colombians not waste their time or money.

Sweet staff and delicious food with a lively cafe feel. We stopped in for some empanadas for my…read morepicky eater of a middle schooler who was begging for them. Looked so tasty we bought some coffees and lemonades. Then came back the next day to have a full dinner there, complete with steak, yuca cakes, and pork belly. Absolutely amazing. Have stopped in many times since when we have been back home in Midlo.

Service was great. The staff were very nice and friendly. They were very approachable. My server…read moreSalome was very personable and took good care of our group. The ambiance was very casual, relaxed with Latino songs playing in the background. Jugo en leche guanabana was sweet, tangy, and refreshing. I liked it! Bandeja paisa serving size was huge. It had grilled steak, pork belly, sausage, rice, beans, small corn cake, egg, avocado, and sweet plantain. It was good. Pan de bono was also very nice! Lovely sweet bread.

Excellent Colombian food and very nice people. Authentic Colombian food. Easy to order in quick to…read morereceive Neil.

Amazing food popped in there because jarochita was full but this place is a gem but i got blown…read moreaway by the bandeja de paisa just an amazing and delicious meal.

Clean, beautiful, great service! I haven't had the pleasure of a sit-down meal, but I stopped in…read morefor an empanada and some yums from the dessert counter. It was so delicious! My son loved his chocolate cake and empanada, and they even let us try a strawberries and cream dish for free! Everything was wonderful! I need to go back for that strawberries and cream! Such a simple, delightful pleasure! Can't wait to try the pandebonos and entrees! I understand they also have nightlife to checkout --karaoke, Latin dance, depending on the night.

I was the sole customer for my first 15 minutes of my visit and I got the most elite service:) the…read moreserver... who may have been the owner was very pleasant and engaged in conversation with me immediately. We talked through the menu and while my food was being prepared, I walked around admiring the beautiful decor and colors. Ten minutes later, out was my food. The flavors were incredible! I had so much, I was excited to have some for dinner later.

Food is great but the language barrier is real. There was easily 7-8 people working and no one knew…read moreEnglish. I asked for something 4 times and they kept getting it wrong and then overcharged me for the food. I was soo tired of going back and forth I didn't even push for my refund. If you don't know Spanish I'd steer clear or pack your patience. I wouldn't recommend... too much of a headache communicating.

My husband and I got the chance to finally check out this restaurant as one of our dates to start…read morethe day with. We have been driving past this place for who knows how long. It is pretty close to the Asian market, Lotte. Plenty of seats to choose from. Staffs were super friendly and made sure that we were taken care of. The menu provides a lot of options and I can already tell that we'll be coming back here to try their lunch. We came here for a brunch date instead of a later date. I got their Mocha coffee and my husband got their Latte coffee. BOTH were delicious! I don't remember the order that we hand (since 2 months have passed) but I know the food came out pretty quick and def had their presentation of the dish. The food was delicious and we both enjoyed our dishes very much. Parking is pretty tight there but worth it. You won't regret trying this place!

Laura our server was good. Last night was a busy night with a large party and we were there for a…read morework dinner. Food was good! The ambiance had a cute little vibe with music.

I want to like this place. I'm sure the food is good. But we didn't make it long enough to try our…read morefood. We made reservations for 7 p.m. Our waitress took our drink order 30 mins later. By 8:00 p.m., only 2 of us had drinks. My drink didn't come until a full hour and 15 minutes after we sat down and 45 mins after I put in the order. By this point, we gave up. They did bring us our ceviche order, which tasted great. But it felt pointless. I was over it and ready to go have dinner somewhere else. All said - after an hour and a half, we got 1 ceviche, 4 drinks and 2 cokes for $95 and a new reservation at a different restaurant. Not sure I'll go back. There are just too many other good options in the DC area to accept something like that.

Brightly lit dining area with soft jazz that was at just the right volume. The restaurant is…read morebrightly lit and I felt like I was in a Venezuelan cafe. The food was delicious. We got a sampling of Arepas and I liked all of them except the cheese-filled one. The paella was yummy. The owners stopped by our table and we chatted with them for awhile. Our service was great.

We stopped by on our way to Dulles for a trip. It's a decent sized casual establishment. Greeted by…read morea guy who also served us. The service was good, as was the food. Here's the take on the items we ordered. The Cachapa was middle of the road. The maize was a little thin, the cheese was generous, and the overall size was about right for the price. The empanadas we nice and crispy on the outside and the meat was seasoned well. The yuccas were much denser that we usually have. My wife didn't love them, but I did. We had a sip of the ponche crema they were selling by the bottle for the holiday. It was decent, but not exceptional. Overall a solid choice for those seeking Venezuelan cuisine in NoVa!