Sadly it has been years since i have had traditional food from my culture/blood. Sabor Colombiano…read moreallowed me to introduce my gf to typical and favored Colombian cuisine. The wait staff was so polite and professional. The empenadas could stand alone as en entree on their own. They were better than what my abuelita made. The exterior was perfectly crispy and the interior was dichotomous with the exterior and the filling was so flavorful and drizzling aji was game changer. I should have ordered 3 orders of the empanadas. I am also a huge fan of morcilla and their morcilla did not disappoint in the least nor did the yucca frita. I got the Plata Montanero/Bandeja Paisa and it reminded me of Bogota so much. Such a nostalgic meal for me and Sabor Colombiano prepared it perfectly. My gf got the Chuleta Vallecaucana and she loved it. We also ordered a couple fruit drinks that were so vibrant and flavorful. I wish there was at least one Colombian restaurant up here in Oregon. I guess we will have to find a reason to head down south when I am craving food of my people. The service was perfect and my only gripe was that the musician's speaker was way too loud but the servers allowed us to move to the farthest table which did help matters. Thank you again to the chefs at Sabor Colombiano for helping me introduce proper and authentic Colombian food to my gf.

Better than average! 3.5 stars!…read more Bistec a caballo - $20.99 This plate had sauteed steak in tomato and onion sauce served with rice, sweet plantain, pinto beans, and salad. I enjoyed some lengua en salsa from my friend's plate. The yucca here is good, too. We asked for hot sauce because everything that night needed some salt (and that's okay!) - our server provided an aji verde salsa, but it was more like a chimichurri because it didn't add much spice. My Colombian friends let me know that this was potentially insulting. There's a decent-sized parking lot, it was free on the Friday night that I went. It looks like there's normally an attendant. Seating is in a large covered outdoor area. I hear this is a fantastic environment for watching Colombian fubol matches. NOTE: this place is listed as "ORIGEN 57" on some maps apps.

This place has been on my hit list for a while, and it did not disappoint. I will return to this…read moreplace. We got the 2 lunch special plates: Chicken, Chicarron, and the loaded Yucca fries. WOW. The fries alone could have been lunch. The yucca was perfectly fried, and they did not skimp on the toppings. WORTH every penny and calorie. The Chicarron was perfectly crispy-fied. Plantano was perfect. Pickled onions were beautifully tart. This could have fed 2 people. Parking. Street and paid lots. The lot next to the Quarter KBbq place is a great deal ($5 all day before 3pm) We came for lunch, and happened upon a World Cup match. Seating is comprised of solid wooden tables and high backed benches;I felt like I was in church as everyone sat facing the same direction, all eyes up on the screen. LOCALS- PRO-TIP. Make A Day Of It. Go to a Kspa in the morning, come here for lunch/ happy hour.

Ok this isn't a totally realistic review because I ate here in a large group, right after the…read moreMexico-England World Cup game and Mexico lost. The restaurant was pretty dirty and the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. I had to beg a restaurant across the street to use their restroom. But, the food we ordered was mostly really good and the service was very friendly and accommodating. We even had a birthday cake with us and they offered to put it in their fridge for us and didn't charge us any extra for cake plates. We had a large group so we ordered some drinks and the giant sampler platters. Everything on them was really good except the chicken wings and pork belly were a little dry and nothing special. Pretty meh. But I loved everything else. The other thing that I don't personally love is that they have a have DJ playing music and talking as well as large tvs playing sports, so the restaurant is really loud. Like you can't hear the person right next to you. If that's your vibe, then check it out but I felt really overstimulated by the time we were done and couldn't wait to get out of there. I'm glad I got to try Escala but I don't know that I'd seek this place out again, unless it just happened to be convenient. Parking sucks in this area and there are so many amazing restaurants in K-town. I'd rather keep exploring.

Amazing. Nice mom n pop shop. Quickly ordered empanadas, almojabanas, and yuca fritas. Tasted super…read morefresh at an affordable price. Highly recommend. And we got the raspberry and mango juice. So freaking good. They also were playing the Mexico v South Korea game when we arrived.

Comida hecha con amor. La bandeja paisa venia bien cargadita y el calentao estaba sabroso 10/10read more

I LOVE DAMA. If I could give this place more than five stars, I absolutely would. I've been coming…read morehere for the past six years, and it has truly become my favorite restaurant. From the exceptional food and drinks to the warm hospitality and beautiful location, every visit is a wonderful experience. the service is always welcoming and attentive. I've recommended DAMA to so many friends over the years, and it has become a favorite for them as well. It's rare to find a restaurant that maintains such a high standard year after year, but DAMA does exactly that. I truly love this place and can't recommend it enough. I have several favorite dishes and celebrated many birthdays here. Thank you for six incredible years--I look forward to many more.

Was brought here by a friend as they knew I was a foodie and wanted to show me their favorite tapas…read morespot Downtown in the Fashion Distric for an early birthday celebration. Cute building with lovely patio seating: from the trailing hanging pothos plants, Spanish tiles, to relaxing latin-house music the vibes were welcoming. I'm not much of a drinker though, when asked if I wanted to make my pina colada a "float" I thought incorrectly about ice cream. It was graciously explained that you take an additional shot of rum and float it on top of the drink or mix in to make it extra boozy. The pina colada is top notch they hollow out a real pineapple to make the drink and it's the size of your face! The watermelon cocktail was delicious and there is also a mezcal option. Tasted like if a watermelon aqua Fresca was combined with a margarita, there is a hint of salt that brings out the fruit sweetness. We special ordered a bunch of different proteins and vegetables at half portions to make a feast: Aguachile- Light refreshing starter, kanpachi perfectly marinated and great for the summer heat. Crispy potato- Phenomenally done fingerling potatoes. Whipped beans- Carnitas on top made this dish. Fried chicken tacos- Found the chicken slightly on the dry side, if there was a creamy/thicker sauce would be even better... nothing wrong with flavor, good mild heat. I did enjoy the fresh shredded cabbage and carrots, reminded me of bahn mi. Empanadas- Loved the acidity of the sauce that cut through the fattiness of the ground meat. Light shell. Crispy Squash flower- Delicate crunch, like an angelic version of a jalapeno popper. Lamb chops- Definition of "treat-yourself" luxurious meat lollipops. Celery salad- Simple dish but the lemon flavor and tartness really helped break up the richness of other dishes. Churros- Light crunch and small, petite dessert. The thin caramel sauce is addicting. Fine dining, for those special occasions or if you just want to splurge for a morale boost highly recommend this restaurant. Valet parking or park across the street or around the corner in a lot for $5-10.

I was searching for a Colombia. Restaurant in the valley .came here for the first tine .the food…read morewas pretty good and the girls are very nice ..is clean and the price was good

Macondo Kitchen is a perfect gem hidden in a shopping center in Van Nuys. They have an extensive…read moremenu but as it was mine and friends first time having Colombian food, we asked our waitress which was their most popular items. Our food arrived in a timely manner considering they were pretty full and the time we went. They were pretty busy with many people watching the World Cup games at their restaurant enjoying the ambiance. I ordered a Chicken Arepa (La Rubia) and my friend ordered La Misionera; everything was delicious!!! We got to try their empanadas and pandebono which were soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. Their appetizers had the perfect combo of crunch and flavor. The empanadas and pandebono were my favorite, I took some home to my family and grabbed a few more for the weekend :)

I loved this place! I came here to get some work done and have a late lunch, and it was so nice!…read moreThe place was very homey. I had a breakfast burrito and their chicken and beef empanadas. Made very well and fast too! My server Juliana was very kind and accommodating to me. Kudos to her!! Will come here again!!!

It's unfortunate this is the only option around this area. The food is good but the customer…read moreservice lacks. For a family restaurant they don't mind letting a bunch of guys get drunk and curse loudly in this small restaurant. When you go to check out they will avoid you to finish their DoorDash orders. The cashier with the red hair bumped by 2 year old out of the way to hand the driver his order. When I said excuse you my daughter is right there she just laughed and gave me my receipt.

Some of the best Colombian food I've had outside of Colombia. Everything is fresh and delicious -…read morethe bunuelos are maybe the best I've ever had.

Such good Chicharrones and empanadas. It's the best Colombian food anywhere around. The food truck…read moreor the restaurant.

Friendly staff, good music and AMAZING AREPAS!!! They are starting but it was sooo good, I'm coming…read moreback. I love the LA LEGENDARIA AND LA ESPECIAL. Delicious FOOD!!

Great food finally something new I highly recommend fresh ingredients and lots of flavor there new…read moreand doing a great job