My friends invited me to try La Chiva with them for the weekend. It's easy to miss and the space is somewhat small, but there is street parking available, as well as parking in the back. The service was good, though there were only two staff members working (both cooking and serving), so I can imagine that the service might slow down when it gets busy. The menu is extensive. I ordered the classic bandeja paisa, while my friends chose a picada and a bandeja la chiva. The portions are huge, so even though the prices may seem high, you definitely get your money’s worth with all the food. We also shared some appetizers (empanadas and arepa de choclo). I found everything to be incredibly tasty, a...
I discovered this restaurant while driving down Beach and had been waiting for indoor dining to open. It's a small place with around seven tables, but the food was absolutely worth the wait. The portions were generous and the flavors were outstanding. You can tell how good the food is right from the start, especially with the rice and beans—they were spot on! The chicharrón was just incredible. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're looking to explore more Latin American cuisine. As a Central American, I truly appreciated it!
First, the parking situation is somewhat inconvenient. The parking lot is behind the building and can only be reached through an alley. After parking, you need to walk around to the front entrance of the restaurant. Although there is a back door, it seems to lead straight into the kitchen, so it’s not suitable for customer use. This means you have to walk all the way around past either Taco Bell or the bank. While this isn’t the restaurant’s fault, I didn’t find it very convenient.
Food was great, large portion and delicious. Very nice hostess. Place was not hard to find but parking was hard to get to. We parked in the back, had to get through a dark alley. We came late so the place was empty and we got our food fast. The empanadawas delicious and worth trying, both chicken and pork.
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Although lunch is somewhat pricey, I can't really go for the cheaper alternatives at Taco Bell, which is almost next door. The lengua a la criolla (tongue) was absolutely delicious and could have easily served two—I must have just been really hungry!
Stopped here for breakfast before heading to catch a flight. Absolutely delicious! People here are all sweet. Great experience for a quick authentic meal. Thank you. :
First time visiting. The food was delicious and the service excellent. We tried the chicken and beef empanadas, shrimp ceviche, and the Bandeja La Chiva.
We keep returning! The food is delicious, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Stop by—you won’t regret it!
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The food quality didn't live up to the price. I ordered a takeout meal, and it was utterly disappointing.
Best South American food without having to drive miles to get there.
