La Tiendita Colombian Restaurant
| Address: | 456 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA |
| Phone: | +1 480-898-5546 |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–8PM 9AM–8PM 10AM–6PM |
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Patricia Randolph
As a native Colombian I would say that this restaurant is very good. Their Bandeja Paisa is absolutely delicious, even though it is a dish you can only have once every blue moon, but still super yummy! Their Sancocho (a Colombian soup) is also very good, but unfortunately they dont serve it every day. I think my favorite dish is their roasted chicken (my husband, born and raised in the USA, calls it "Pollito") is my absolute favorite. I know that it sounds trivial to just eat roasted chicken at a Colombian restaurant, but their flavor just takes me back to Colombia. Dont forget, if you go, to drink a Colombiana (cola champagne soda), a Manzana Postobon (apple soda), or even the Pony Malta (kind of a non-alcoholic sweet beer - I know it sounds weird, but it is very good), or one of the juices from fruit Ive only seen in Colombia. Also, if you want to take home some stuff to make at home, they have a little store (or Tiendita) where you can purchase Colombian food to try at home (with instructions in English on the box). I really light La Tiendita and I only hope lots of success so that they only get bigger.
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Alex Flores
Place is filled with Columbian pride. Yellow, blue, and red fill the room. Waiter was attentive and had a cheerful demeanor. Answered questions with no hesitation. Knowledgeable of the menu. The empanada was ok, there wasnt much meat in it but the traditional flavors were there. Never had an arepa like theirs before, not sure if its a regional thing, either way it was still delicious. I had the Bistec a Caballo, the flank steak was cooked well, the tomato and onion sauce was delightful, the plantains were crispy, salad was traditional just how I like it with just oil, vinegar, and probably a dash of lime and salt, and the white rice was delicious. They have a little columbian grocer attached the to the restaurant, products a bit pricey, but sometimes you have to pay an extra dollar or two for the real stuff. All in all, good hospitality and great food. Will be coming back again!
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Yazmin Quimbaya
Nuestra experiencia en La Tiendita Cafe, Hoy no fue muy buena. Esta no es la primera vez que comemos en este lugar, pero Hoy el Arroz estaba Salado y masudo, el Pollo estaba frio, al igual que las empanadas. No tenian Agua de horchata y otros sabores que generalmente tienen. Esperamos que puedan corregir estas discrepancias para servir mejor a la clientela que tienen. Gracias.
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Ray A
This is a very great place if you want to have a quick lunch. They only have one lunch special on the menu and its chicken with rice with a salad. I ordered the passion fruit drink as recommended. The owners name is German and he explain all the different foods. After watching a novela I wanted to try a Colombian arepa. I had the cheese one and I know I wanted to take leftovers, but that was impossible. I would highly recommend this establishment. Also recommended is calling ahead and trying a whole rotisserie chicken meal for 11.99. The chicken is marinated and delicious.
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Andy L
In an old part of Mesa, dont let the area fool you. This is as unique as youll get here in the valley of the sun. Authentic Colombian food and drinks abound. One of the best cappuccinos Ive ever had. So good that I had to try the fruit drinks. Which led to the "peruvian style" chicken and pan. Im ashamed Ive never tried this food before. Delicious.
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David Dawson
We got the 2 house specialties. Bandeja painea and arroz con pollo. Both were tasty. The Arroz con pollo was served with fries and salad. The salad was mostly lettuce and tomato. The fries felt like a weird side. Would have preferred beans. The bandeja painea was good.. but different. We also got the Empenada and Arepa both were very good.
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Adam Black
Wow, Columbian food is fantastic! I had the quarter roasted chicken, 1 chicken and 1 beef empenada, and coffee. All fantastic. The owner told me they marinate the chicken. And it works so very well. They have a bright atmosphere and friendly staff. Well worth a trip. Best value for food Ive had in Mesa!
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Thomas Gustafson
Authentic food, very tasty. Could use more selection. Comida muy autentica, muy sabrosa, pero puede ofrecer mas variedad.
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Salvador Sanchez
Muy bueno el restaurante. La comida excelente y la atención super.. El dueño Germán nos atendió y fue muy amable.
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Dallas Maddox
Amazing authentic food. Took my girlfriends who are both from Columbia and they LOVED the food. Very impressed and so fun to try something new. Super sweet waitress who made an exception on getting lunch out for us early. Make sure to brush up on your basic Spanish!
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Randall Denton
This place was a bit slow on a weekday night but I think it must just be cause its a Wednesday night and they close soon, cause the food was really good and the owner came over, thanked me personally and shook my hand after dinner. I will definitely be back.
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mila U
Great place, excellent food!! La comida es exelente, maravillosa atención, y los precios razonables... Me encanta!
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Rene Arango
Perfecto lugar de encuentro y exquisitos platos colombianos,su decoración muy apropiada,buenos productos
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Samantha Husenovski
I love their food! So delicious and the portions of the entres were great. The empanadas were just smaller than I am used to but are yummy and I just wish they had more baked goods like deditos de queso and pan de yucca
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Marcela Pardo
Jorge, la Bandeja Paisa ya la tenemos en nuestro menu diario para cuando quiera venir a disfrutarla.
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Leidy Linton
I found out about Mi Tiendita Cafe 4 days a go and I couldnt be happier, I am from Cali Colombia and going to this restaurant makes me feel like I am in Cali! Love the food and the people are great!
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Michael Carpenter
My wife is from Bogota, and this place really brings her back home. I enjoy the food as well, and it is also great because they have the store so we always enjoy Colombian food from home as well.
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Camille Murphy
I went to this restaurant for lunch with family. The food was made to order and good. I had the chicken lunch special. Overall excellent service and tasty food. I will definitely go back.
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Eduardo Borge
Best place to eat Authentic Colombian food, and the friendly and exceptional service makes this place feel like home. I come here every time I come to Phoenix, its a tradition.
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Greg Powers
Ive been to Colombia several times. When I go here its like eating in Colombia. Authentic and very good. I have been here several times and look forward to my next visit.
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Andi Li
Liked it a lot. It couldve been 5 starts but I believe the menu was skimpy. No so many dishes to choose from. Nonetheless, I appreciate the fact that I tried this place.
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L. P.M
Jugo de lulo riquisimo. Soy Ecuatoriana nosotros lo llamamos naranjilla.
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Stacey Gabrielle Corominas
Really good place to eat! Love their bandeja paisa. But I feel like they close sooner than they say they do online :( but overall, its a great place to eat.
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Sandra Rocero
Es muy rica la comida y la atención es muy buena exelente
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necronomecron79
Been going to this place since my wife introduced it 3 years ago, the chicken is fabulous. My wife is from Barranquilla and feels it is a taste of home.
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Krystal Wiley
Great food and super friendly staff however, they rarely ever have bunuelos ready to eat which is the main reason we go to Colombian restaurants.
