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| - Basis for my starred ratings (which skews heavily to the food or drink):
1 star: Never again.
2 stars: Poor food, poor experience, extraordinary measures in order for me to come back.
3 stars: Average, nothing really special, nothing particularly bad.
4 stars: Very good, would definitely return.
5 stars: A favorite, one of the best.
This is going to be a rarity. I've had my fair share of Latin and Caribbean cuisine, but this is only my second time having Colombian. I only ordered one thing - the bandeja paisa. Based on this small sample size and one dish, I'm giving a 5-star review.
I'll start with the two minor hiccups. For a drink I ordered Pony Malta. It is not as good as Malta Goya. And it was a little warm. Also, when I arrived, they were low on rice and had ot make a new batch - no problem. I waited 20 minutes and my dish came, the rice was even just a little overcooked, but it was fine.
Now for the good. Great size plate, good value. The plantains were good, as was the sausage and the beef. Came with one arepa, also very good. The absolute best part of the plate - the beans. These were, in my experience, some of the best beans that I have ever had. When comparing Latin cuisine, comparing the different versions of beans adn rice is a good starting point, and these beans were superlative. Perfect texture, great seasoning. Also excellent - the chicharron. I twas thick and chewy with perfectly crisped skin with deep porky flavor. These two things made the meal, mostly the beans.
So there you have it. An excellent Colombian joint. My buddy who lived in Medellin for 3 years also approved.
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