Being Cuban and from Miami, it was difficult finding an authentic Spanish restaurant. That is until I went to Tierra Colombiana! The food is delicious. The portions are large and there is a large variety on the menu. The serve is great. The only downfall is the location. Wish they had a place like this in the city.
Review Source:Don't let the area scare you off, because If you did you probably missed out on some of the best Latin food around.
Beautiful rich Latin decor with colors mixing and matching makes you feel like you want to run with the bulls. (not sure if Colombians run with the bulls ) Even though this is a Colombian restaurant mixed with Cuban and Dominican cultures, it gives you that fresh feel with the music playing in the back. A wonderful and traditional combinations of cultures under one roof. Â These guys are also a club with the second floor being the hot spot. Dancing and more dancing your little feet can handle. My wife loves this , seeing I look like a guy with 2 left feet compared to her, my little Salsa / Bachata queen.
Now lets dive into the food, this delicious, flavor upon flavors dancing around all over your taste buds like kids hitting a piñata.
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               ***  Appetizers from Columbia ***
The appetizers my wife and I shared were Empanadas, which are pastry shells that have a filling to them. Â Our choices we went with were (pollo, and cangrejo 2 each )1 of them being chicken (pollo) and a the other being crab (cangrejo). I must say these were fantastic, my wife and I both agreed on the crab filled empanada. For an added bonus I decided to go with a Pastelilo (2 each). This is a different pastry type shell filled with a spicy ground meat. Delicious, I Â love all things spicy, my wife couldn't finish it but no worries I had her back.
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                ***  Main courses from Cuba ***
Our main course, my wife went with Soup de Pollo, basically a fresh chicken soup. Big bowl of shredded chicken with vegetables, with some noodles added and a broth that smelled heavenly.
Myself I went with the Montuno. This was a plate filler that included a trio of deliciously prepared items: Â
1st~ The pork, to me swine its divine, this roasted pork was nothing but tender. Melted in your mouth, the flavors that was they made this with is indescribable. Simply put was a rush of pure bliss.
2nd~ The Tamale, now every country has their own version of a tamale. This was a little dry being this was a Cuban version on both inside and outside. Still was good though. In my humble opinion I have had almost every Latino version of a Tamale, the best being from Guatemala.
3rd~ Black rice and beans is something I never had before. Â Pretty good, I am used to other versions of rice in brown, or a saffron blend. Still made for an interesting yet tasty meal.
The garnishes of plantains, and a Cassava which is a yucca plant with a dipping tarter really put me over the edge . All were delicious, down to the presentation of it was simply marvelous.
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          *** Dessert from all 3 countries combined ***
The dessert was a Tostada Francesca, wow talk about amazing. Thick homemade french toast with powdered sugar stuffed with a sweet cream cheese. Like this dish couldn't get any better they also added for a bonus fresh berries, and plantains.
A great cultured environment, with a friendly bilingual staff. Clean , comfortable settings and the best part this and every meal you will not break the bank. I will give props to my wife for suggesting this place, myself I had a whole different idea on a meal. Â
Go in there and enjoy , let me know how you made out.
A great Spanish eatery spot in the Feltonville section of the city that serves Columbian and Cuban food. It's a little different then what I would usually go for on the norm. I love the atmosphere and the great customer service I received. Also, the food was great too. I ordered the Arroz Con Pollo Colombiana and the Tres Leches, which was so yummy. The only issue I have with this place is the neighborhood it resides in, which is not such a great neighborhood....especially at night. I recommend coming here during the daytime hours, which seems better for me because I'm more comfortable. This is why I'm only giving it 3 stars. I think this restaurant should be in the heart of Downtown Philly with all the other nice fancy restaurants. Overall, I like this place and I definitely recommend it if your in the mood for something different.
Review Source:This place is the bomb. Every dish they have ever served me is excellent. My favorite hands down is the Mofongo. They provide generous and good quality servings. The food is consistently excellent.
My only complaint the neighborhood at night is not a good area. Â I prefer to come during day light hours. I love the food but safety first.
Love love love!!!! Everytime I go here, I never have a bad experience and always leave completely full and satisfied. Service is amazing. Water is always constantly full and someone is always around checking up on you and seeing if you need anything. Parking is amazing bc you can park at the RiteAid lot right across the street.
My husband and I always tend to order the same thing when we come. I love sweet plaintains, so to start, I order sweet plaintains stuffed with ground beef and cheese. Mmmm, it's heaven. It's sweet and salty combined into one. Definately give it a try. Then for dinner, I get Masas de Cerdo off of the cuban specialties section. It comes with rice, cassava, cuban tamales, sweet plantains, beans, and roasted pork chunks. So full of flavor and tons of stuff on the plate so you never get tired of eating it! And I also add on a skirt steak. I never ever finish my meal, but I order it bc I like to bring it to lunch the next day. Make sure you get the hot sauce that they have (I believe it's homemade). My husband and I basically live by this hot sauce when we come here.
Check this place out!!! You will not be dissapointed. :-)
I finally made it over here and this spot is definitely a diamond in the rough. The doorway was jam packed, I thought we were gonna have to wait a while but it was really just the bar. There was actually plenty of open seating despite there being so many people in there. I liked the community vibe. Aside from the bar there's the main dining area and what looks like a "chamber" added on. The additon was pretty nice... definitely an oasis for this area. The bathroom also looked the part. Our server was pleasant, but I've been slippin con mi espanol. Luckily, my guest was able to handle the convo. I like to flex a little language skill now and then. For whatever reason, I zoned out this time.
I wanted to compare this spot to Mixto. I've been gettin the same thing over there everytime (Bandeja Tipica x4) and I finally got tired of it last time so I was gonna try something different. I was really tempted to get it again... or Bandeja Paisa? Instead I went with pernil, mofongo de cerdo, and a couple of caipirinhas. The pernil was RIGHT! I've read that people said it was dry at both restaurants... well I'm glad it didn't happen to me. Unfortunately, my mofongo was kinda dry and that was something I was really looking forward to, but the chicharrones that came with it were the best cuts I've ever had. For the first time in a long time, I actually got food to go. I just couldn't hang given the portions. I jammed on that platter twice the next day.
And I was surprised they hit us with an 18% gratuity. Eh, whatever. As far as which place is better, it's a matter of preference. You can probably find some salsa dancers at TC, but at Mixto you can find some Riverdancers. jeje
I'm curious about the mamas in the club tho...
The fresh hot Cuban bread won me over from the start!
I would give it 4 stars but the guacamole was pretty bad.... it needed salt, cilantro, onion, and lime. I know they specialize in Columbian & Cuban, not Mexican, but if you're going to offer it, make it good! Esp for $7!
Anyway...
My black bean soup and Cuban sandwich were both good, and my boyfriend said his  Ropa Vieja was "good." (I think it's probably the best he's had in the Mid-Atlantic... he has Cuban heritage so he's pretty critical when it comes to this dish & at any other place he usually says it's "ok.")
I would go back, we'll see if he wants to.
We love this place. normally go on a saturday night between 5:30 and 7 and it is ALWAYS crowed! We have had several item from the menu. If you get a typical plate that comes with eggs and you are not a fan of sunny side up eggs let your waiter know that you want your eggs well done. The table bread they serve is so buttery and good. They have good drinks and great soups. They also have a kid friendly menu. They do have a "cuban" sandwhich which they should leave to the cubans though!
Review Source:Best Colombian, Cuban, Argentina food! Trust me you should try churasco Argentino very delicious, I came every Sunday around 10:30pm after work with bunch of my friends and it never disappoint me.
Great food, great service, and best taste.
I like their hot sauce, some kind like chopped habanero pepper with lemon juice.
Fantastic food! Â Moved up here from Miami where I was born and raised. Â So had pretty high hope to eat some authentic "cuban" food. Â While not exactly Cuban, it was close enough. Â Nothing fancy, just down home cooking. Â Some Philly restaurants do fancy things to Cuban food but I didn't want the tricks. Â This place made me homesick.
The table had  tostones and boy were my dining mates impressed (having never eaten them before).  The croquettes were great too.  I had the Ropa Vieja- Riquisimo!  I will say it was not fine dining but for the money it was spot on.
Topped it all off with a wonderful cup of cafe con leche. Â I died and went to heaven!
I started with an amazing passion fruit mojito which set my expectations high. I ordered the ropa vieja and my friend had the stuffed chicken from the Dominican menu. Both were absolutely delicious. Nothing was too salty but had plenty of the right spices and seasoning. I recommend both dishes
Review Source:I came here for dinner a couple weeks ago when visiting my family in Philly and OH EM GEE I was impressed!!!!!!!!!
We started off with some empanadas (ground beef & potato) and maduro relleno (stuffed plantain). Â IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! My main course was the bandeja paisa. Â I have to say it was ONE of the BEST bandeja paisas I've ever had!! Â Everything was so full of flavor and tasted fresh. Â
According to my brother and sister they said had I been there a few months back I probably wouldn't have enjoyed my food as much. Â They said some changes had been made to their food. Â Whatever the change was, It was for the better!! Â I cant wait to travel back to Philadelphia and go definitely go back!!!! Â =D
IM GETTING HUNGRY JUST WRITING THIS...lol  =/
Very, Very good, authentic Latin America Food. I ordered a Red Snapper with Plantains and Potatoes, yellow rice and black beans. Very, very good. Also, I have to say... I ordered the best Margarita I have ever drank in my life. Hands down. If I lived in Philly, I would eat here at least once a week. Very good food and great service.
Review Source:Let me just point out the obvious....this place serves Colombian food AND Cuban food. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but strange if you're not expecting it. Â This is the ONLY Colombian/Cuban restuarant in like 100 miles. It's literally the closest Colombian restuarant to Trenton, NJ. Which is a very sad fact bc I'm originally from a land up north where Colombians own a restaurant on every block.
I'm EXTREMELY happy I came here bc their food was scrumptious. I had the Montuno, which had a little bit of everything...and thanks to my awful hangover, I hate every grain of rice. Â It was moist roast pork, soft moro perfectly season with garlic and cilantro, yuca and a tamal for those with a hefty hangover. They also serve great drinks and the food arrives to the table quickly.
Best part? That once you're done eating 1,000 calories of fried pork, you can hit the club upstairs and burn it all off! I thought the upstairs club was going to be cheesy and smell of fried onions...boy was I wrong! The place resembles a small Coco bongos and DJ is great. Bottle service is also super cheap at $100 bottles of Grey  goose. I will definitely be returning.
Oh did I mention that they offer free parking across the street in Rite Aid that is monitored by restaurant security...yea. Bring your dancing shoes.
My first Colombian dinning experience was slightly disappointing.
It's so tough to judge food you're so unfamiliar with. Therefore, my rating is solely based on my initial impression on the quality of the food.
I ordered the Masa de cerdo (cubes of pork with cassava, Cuban tamale, plantains and black rice). The plantains were tasty. Tamale was plain tasting to me. Rice was okay. The pork were very dry and non-tender to say the least.
Appetizers: Shrimp empanada was good but didn't blow me away.
Drinks: Passion fruit mojito was delicious. Margarita was just okay but very generous size.
Overall, very interesting place in a very sketchy neighborhood. Watch out where you park your car. You might not see it again if you're not careful.
The Columbian tamale served at Tierra Colombiana is serious business. It is a heaping hunk of glorious masa(corn-based dough) infused with meat, potatoes, and peppers. It is served with a rocking, fresh salsa. It doesn't matter if you can't locate it on the menu. Order it.
Wash your tamale down with a guayabana shake. Do it! Obey! That's what you came to Yelp for, right? So that I could tell you what to order!
The tres leches cake is delicious.
First, mega props to the expertly bilingual waitstaff who will be able to answer any questions (and then offer some advice) in either Spanish or English...or Spanglish if you're somewhere in between.
Second, the oatmeal isn't served fat, thick 'Merican style, but it's awkwardly delicious. It's sweet enough that you'd swear some condensed milk were mixed in as the oats simmered in a cream sauce. The berries adorning the oats are fresh, fat and juicy. The acidity of the Mandarin oranges parsed the sweetness, leaving a bowl of creamy, smooth oatmeal.
Third, the Tres Leches was a quintessential cake without any American frills. Doused in condensed milk, the cake was super moist, slightly sweet and topped with a bright red cherry for a splash of color.
The two times I have been here, I've had great times with good company. There's a nightclub upstairs, so it isn't unusual to see people dancing in their chairs while chewing on bistec. I've sat here for dinner for over two hours, being loud and obnoxious with the people I was with. I never once felt rushed.
However, I don't really remember being blown away by food in particular. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty. The things I do remember is the moistness of the arepa and the banging taste of empanada. I do think the steaks (Argentinian and Colombian) was on the dry side. This might just be how it's supposed to be, but I've had better on the West Coast.
The neighborhood might seem rough, especially with the fluorescent lighting behind barred windows, but I frequent this area, and it's fine. You are allowed to park in the outskirts of the Rite Aid parking lot. There's a lot of foot traffic and police around. But that's being overcautious. While waiting for my friends, I was looking through the menu, and I had a very friendly gentleman give me suggestions.
The service isn't on point, but it's friendly. The food is definitely worth another try.
OK So I've been to Tierra Colombiana before but never to eat the food. I recently went in with my family to celebrate our brothers birthday. The dining area is a little tight but it's manageable for the most part. The food is delicious! We had some cheese empanadas and aranias (Grated fried plantain that resemble "spiders") The empanadas were really good so good in fact that we ordered more to supplement what we initially ordered. We all got something different for our entree and all in all the food was good you can't go wrong with the basic Hispanic food staples.
Now service on the other hand was hit or miss. I understand that they can be busy but they weren't when we got there. There were two other large parties there in different stages of their dinners. The waiter kind of came and went when he felt like it and we found ourselves without things for periods of time. Now on top of that I will warn you that they charge gratuity no matter how big your party, no matter how much you order, no matter how good or bad the service is.
Good thing though is that after you stuff your face with food you can head upstairs and dance it off just make sure you do your research on what specific things are happening that night because you'll end up how my family did watching some random girl doing a dance of possession on the dance floor by herself.
Tierra Colombiana isn't on the bottom of my list but it certainly isn't on the top. The food is good the service is OK and the atmosphere is alright. If you're hungering for some flavorful food to pick up on your way home for movie night this is your place but if you have a large amount of time to kill and have patience this could be your place.
I plan on going back and giving it another shot there are many reasons for one bad night but if history repeats itself I will then stick to take out.
This was my first visit to Tierra Columbiana in probably 10 years. There were so many great things I remembered about this restaurant, and I wanted to bring my husband to experience. I was thrilled that the place hadn't changed one bit.
We were greeted warmly at the door (in Spanish- thank you high school!) upon entering and were promptly seated. Right away, we were brought water and some delicious, warm toasted bread to get us started. We had plenty of time to look over the drink menus before our server came over, which I always appreciate. I hate when they come over as soon as you're seated, as if you magically know their wine list/drink menu by heart. But I digress. So we ordered some margaritas (when in Rome, right?) and they were HUGE! The flavor was very authentic and they definitely did not skimp on the tequila.
We ordered a few empanadas to share as an appetizer: beef, shrimp and crab. Each had it's own unique flavor and was really great. I especially liked the beef empanada. It had a great cumin scent and the shell to filling ratio was spot-on.
I'd read many reviews suggesting the seafood paella for two, so that was what we tried. I loved how much seafood you really got, especially for only $34. 2 small lobster tails, 2 legs, 2 claws, and a slew of mussels, clams, squid and shrimp. It was a little salty for my husband's taste, and I found it to be slightly salty too- not enough to make it inedible. I actually found it to be quite delicious. I would guess that it isn't like this all the time, because I'm sure it's hard to judge how salty the seafood itself will be, as this varies (especially with clams). The portion was huge too. We were both stuffed and still had plenty to take home.
For dessert, we ordered 2 slices of tres leches cake to take home. It was very good, but slightly too sweet for me. I'm not sure if it was because of the icing or the overuse of condensed milk, but it was still pretty darn good as tres leches in Philadelphia goes.
The service here is incredible. Servers make sure you have drinks and hot food, while bussers run all over the place refilling your water glasses, pre-bussing, and generally making sure you're having a great time. This place isn't in once of the best neighborhoods, but after 5 minutes inside the restaurant you completely forget about what's outside. It's definitely worth the trip. One more thing- the safest parking is in the Rite Aid parking lot across the street.
Seafood paella was very good, flavorful, and full of seafood. The rice was done just right! Everyone was provided shellfish crackers without having to be asked, which was nice service. Fried chicken was super crispy like it should be. Plantains were sweet and tender. Nothing was left on the plate!
The guacamole appetizer was good with plantain chips, but needed more salt. Â I tend to favor less salty food, so it must've really needed salt for me to say that.
Overall, service was quick, warm, and consistent. The place was pretty spacious, so it could accommodate our bigger group, which was a plus!
Friday was my first time at Tierra Colombiana and I really enjoyed it. I went with 5 other friends. It was pretty busy so we were glad we'd made a reservation. I ordered the shrimp and rice, others had chicken and rice; tilapia, shredded beef dish and salads. I can only comment on my own meal which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was very tasty and the portion was large enough that I have  had 2 additional meals from the left overs. They did not skimp on the shrimp - plenty to go around.
The fried plantains were loved by all as were the guava milkshakes. Yummy! Â Two people had the cerviche (seafood) which they said was too overwhelmed with cilantro to be good. Â Only one person had space for desert and ordered the cake submerged in various sweet milks/cream? She loved it. Service was super friendly and attentive.
All round thumbs up for an authentic, mostly tasty meal in a restaurant with a great ambiance. I'd love to go back and try other dishes - did I mention that the menu is vast and comprises many different types of Latin cuisines?
Super authentic latin dining experience. Sometimes it's awkward if you're not fluent in Spanish.
The food is great! Portions are huge and at average prices. They have great tasting milkshakes also.
The atmosphere is cool with dim lighting and Latin music.
Sometimes our waiter/waitress gets very busy or "disappears" for a while.
We've been here a few times and never had a bad experience. It's a very cultural place.
This is the place to be if you want a great mix of Latin-South American and Caribbean food. I've been here a number of times, and I always want to go back the next day for lunch or dinner. In recent years, the restaurant was taken over by Philadelphia's Mixto group. That really hasn't changed the food or atmosphere, though.
I've had the chicken and rice (Arroz con Pollo, Cuban style), the roast pork, ropa vieja (braised/stewed beef), and plenty of side dishes-- platanos maduros, mofongo, red bean soup, etc. They were all very good, though a little on the heavy & salty side at times. Also, you can't beat the drinks- caipirinha, mojitos of all kinds, and so many more classic Caribbean cocktails.
The decor is somewhat out of date for a restaurant with food this good, but this feels like a family style place, so it fits a bit. There are issues with parking, as some spaces are reserved in a parking lot across the street, and there is limited street parking. I just take the 47 bus when I can.
Tierra Colombiana is a great place that any lover of Latin food and drink should try. While it has its weak points, and is in a less than favorable neighborhood, it shouldn't be discounted or forgotten.
Best meal I've had in years! Â You cannot go wrong with this spot. Â I ordered the bistec encebollado with tostones (my favorite) and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Â The staff is very friendly, courteous and helpful. Â
This place also doubles up as a salsa club on Thursday, Friday & Saturdays. Â While I haven't been to dance yet, I can't imagine that it will be a disappointment considering everything I've seen thus far.
Cuban, Colombian, and Dominican favorites from the same people who own Mixto in Center City -- this is some high-end barrio food, folks.
The place starts off with great details: grilled bread at the table, Colombian coffee with milk, chimichurri hot sauce for everyone with heat on the front of the tongue before it moves to your throat. My ropa vieja wasn't too spicy but still red and flavorful, and the sizzling-plate bistec was impossibly tender.
The price points are kind of high -- $13 for basics, $40 for multi-protein entrees -- but consider that most meals come with a choice of rice, a choice of beans, and a choice of plantains/cassava/fries. Even if it takes you a second sitting at home to finish, you won't just eat TC's food, you'll demolish it.
(There's also an attached club, if you're interested in getting your Latin swerve on.)
I was craving Puerto Rican food so my Puerto Rican papi (aka my best friend's dad who adopted me) took me and the fam here. Â So I know....this is not exactly a Puerto Rican restaurant, but papi reassured me they served puerto rican cuisine--- "It's all Latin, It's all Latin" he said. Â And he's right...they had all the Puerto Rican staples :-)
Tierra hooked me uuuppppp.....I got the pernil (roasted pork shoulder), rice and beans, and plantains--D-Licious! Â Filling as all hell, so a doggie bag was a must! Â OH--and that bread they serve....crazy addictive. Â You won't find your typical rolls here--instead they serve mini garlic bread pieces-nniiicceeee....but very easy to fill up on just these-careful!
The service was super friendly, and I got to practice my gringo Spanish without feeling like a complete dork.
I will definitely be back. Â Can't wait to try other things on the menu and the salsa club upstairs!
What can I say? I have eaten at many Latin places (including places in Latin countries) and this place has the BEST FOOD EVER!
I go there at least twice a month because the food is great the drinks are great and everything is priced reasonably.
Don't let the fact that its in North Philly stop you. No, you wont get shot and you can park in the Rite Aid parking lot across the street if you are paranoid about your car being stolen. haha. on to the food...
Everything comes with a side of rice, pork-free beans, and either sweet or crispy plantains. The crispy plantains come with a garlic sauce that i could drink-its soo good, and the sweet ones taste like a fried banana. The bistec de pollo (chicken breast with peppers and onions) is delicious and the shrimp salad is good as well.
Other things I recommend are the shrimp empanadas (shrimp patties), bistec encebollado (top round with onions) and the ensalada de pulpo (octopus salad/ceviche).
Keep in mind this place owns the Philadelphia restaurant MIXTO but is half the price of it. The only downside is the service is slow so be patient-the food is worth every penny.
Ok I know my review is going to go against the grain. But having lived in a place where latin food (Cuban, Colombian, Peruvian, Venezuelan, etc) is the staple, Tierra Colombian comes up short in so many ways.
They offer Colombian and Cuban cuisine. It may well be the "best Colombian and Cuban food you will find in Philadelphia," but that doesn't mean it is good.
The beef dishes were tough and tasteless. The fish was overcooked and dry. The Churrasco...PLEASE! And worst of all, the pork had no flavor at all!
In Miami this place would be a definite pass it by. Although the desserts were fairly good across the board. Try nearby El Balconcito, or Sazon on Spring Garden, for latin food done better. But I'm still in search of good Cuban in Philly. Forward any suggestions.
I haven't been to the nightclub portion of this place, but if the crowd is right I've no doubt the place can be a blast! And yes, the neighborhood is a bit dodgy-but don't let that be the reason you don't go.
After much salivating I got my butt to this place to finally try their meal. First it's in a shady area but if you are just going to eat and peace out, then the area doesn't really affect anything.
Cool thing is that you can park in the rite aid lot across the street, that's a sense of safety that your vehicle is okay at least while you eat. They have guards in the lot who are there more or less to make sure stray people don't park there...they'll tow you with the quickness I'm sure.
I did make reservations 3days prior BUT for some reason when I got there, there was some miscommunication AS IF I never made reservations. It turned out okay because my party as accommodated nonetheless rather quickly. But I can't help but wonder what happened to my reservation despite the fact that I call even the morning off to confirm?
The place is def best for groups, it just has that atmosphere. The food is relatively inexpensive for the portion you get and everything was delicious. For a party we really just ordered 1 of the appetizer platters because the party trickled in but if everyone is there..I would recommend 1-2 of the appetizer platters because it has a lot included.
Drinks, I had the Caprihina. Just one cause I had another place to be and I needed to be sober to get there safely. My friend had one of their fresh juices.
I had the broiled snapper which was very good. Rarely do I eat fish that's cooked/grilled/broiled that has much flavor it of itself. Usually they pour some sauce on it to give it flavor. But the snapper here was just flavorful. My meal came with plantain and this huge ass side salad that looked like a meal itself.
Just for future reference, if u are not going to eat the salad, ask them NOT to bring it because it was just wasted and now thinking bad, I felt bad. Don't waste food.
The only downside was that the waiter was a bit slow for the party. He had other customers but sometimes it took him too long to come back. We needed water refills and that took a while. Overall tho, they were gracious.
I would recommend this place to others. I def wanna go back to try their brunch menu, dessert menu & other things.
oh they have a club upstairs that starts pumping music around 9pm
A bunch of friends and I recently threw a large birthday party here (15+ people), and they were super accommodating and attentive. It was my first meal here and will definitely not be my last.
Food here was awesome. We tried several salads, the paella, several steak and chicken entrees, and we were all raving about it at the end of the night. I didn't have one thing that wasn't delicious. The best part of the meal was the tres leches cake. They brought out a whole pan for our party. I'd go back just for that cake alone.
Damn! Â One word to describe this place. Â Damn good, damn cheap and Damn! Where are we?
Location is not the best but this place is a gem. Â I cruised by for dinner one night with la familia. Getting there wasn't bad from center city. Â Took Roosevelt boulevard there, and it was basically 'sorta' right off the highway. Â The neighborhood looks a little rough, especially at night. But lemme tell you, there were people in there that looked like they were straight off Wisteria Lane. Â So don't let a little hood scare ya. Â Hood is a relative term anyway!
The place is huge, you can't miss it at night since it has a border of neon lighting on top of the roof. Â Getting inside you notice tons of tables, two sides to the place. Â Great for large groups. Â We got seated quickly, which was tops. Â
From then on, service was sorta slow. Â But I gave them some slack, since the place was hopping. Â
The menu was extensive to say the least. Â There is a section for Cuban and Colombian food. Â Good description of the dishes. Â We ordered to start: crab empanada (deepfried dough filled with crab meat), Plantain stuffed with mozzarella cheese and Mofongo with shrimp (crushed fried green plantains with garlic). Â These were excellent. Â The mofongo was one of the best I've had before. Â The appetizers are large, so share and pace yourself.
Our meal: Masa de cerdo (cubes of pork with cassava, Cuban tamale, plantains and black rice). Â The pork was very tender, delicious, but on the saltier side. Â The overall dish was excellent but the rice was the best part. Â I think I finished the rice before the rest. Â It's sorta like the Jamaican rice and peas my mom makes.
The rest of the meals were, a whole fish fried and garnished with veggies and avocado.  Also garlic shrimp with plantains  and rice. Â
The food was so good, and so much, it was insane. Â A few times in the meal I said I was full, but ended up finishing it since it was that good.
To top it off, I had a Cafe con leche and flan. Â I am a big lover and critic of flan, and this was a little lacking. Â But hey, I was already full and so it wasn't anything.
There is a dance club, upstairs and so things can get a bit loud on certain nights. Â On the bright side, you can eat and then go dance it off.
The whole vibe of the place is a social, loud, gastronomic delight. Â Many returns are in store for the future!
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