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| - Must begin this review with full disclosure: it is owned and operated by one of my best friend's Dad & Uncle. Mom usually cooks. Even if I didn't know and love the family, I'd love this place.
Very pleased to see that Yelpers agree with me, and have nailed the "Mom & Pop" storefront vibe. The fact that it turns into a great spot to salsa on weekend nights (till 5AM) is a bonus. Last night I had stopped for a nightcap @ Mario S.'s nearby bar & my friend Diana called to say "come dancing!"
Food here is authentic Colombian, cooked to order and rich with depth of flavor, pride in culture and tradition: just downright feel good. They have fruit flavored shakes and sodas from Colombia. Other products adorn the front room (think smaller, Colombian Rocco's)
Either version of the plantains are addictive (patacones, or platonos maduros) the Arepas are deliciously authentic, and empanadas (including vegetarian!) are amongst the best I've had. The Bunelos look like orancini but are filled with cheese, puffy balls of love I tell ya! Basic dishes from Arroz con pollo to Ensaladas de Frutas (fruit & cheese salad served in half a pineapple) and specialties from chicken, beef, fish and sides round out the something for everyone hearty fare. Portions are plentiful and prices are very reasonable.
This is comfort food and it shows: soups include oxtail, tripe, hen and chicken, Pescado (fish) is on Friday (they have a special of the day @ 7.95 generous portions, usually include rice, salad, platanos or Arepas) Sandwich combos include fries and soda.
Do you like tripe for breakfast? Done! Though I love the Huevos Pericos con Arepa (eggs w onion tomato & mozzarella stuffed arepa) or Desayuno Paisa: (eggs w onions, tomatoes, rice & beans w a mozz arepa = hangover food) There really is a choice for any craving here. Having traveled extensively throughout South & Latin America (and Puerto Rico, DR etc) I can see why folks gravitate toward this down home spot. Once you take your first bite...you are no longer in a Strip Mall @ Sahara & Decatur!
I like to go for a late dinner on a Saturday & eat family style (UYE is coming) in the back room; walls are covered with paintings for sale by local artists. After a delicious meal, a beer or my favorite: Cristal = Colombian licorice liqueur (almost like a less syrupy Sambucca) the tables move to the side, the lights dim & Salsa rules the floor and the speakers. You can still sit at a table, order food and have water, soda or drinks, but I suggest you get up and dance the night away at one of the truly special hidden gems in town.
You can check out the full menu online. If you happen to be in the area, stop in. Or, come to TBA UYE, places like this are few and far between and worthy of Yelp love.
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