“This is my second time visiting & the staff is super friendly! My first visit I called day of to get a tres leches cake and everyone loved how it tasted. My second visit I tried more of their pastries & am definitely hooked! A gem of a place and will be visiting more.“
“Last night I was there and I bought the best empanadas I tasted in the United States in addition to some potato balls that for God's sake were so delicious! My heart burst with flavors! Thank you for cooking so good, I want to go back and try more things from the menu. I highly recommend this place. I loved that the lady who took care of us was confused when we asked for the flavor of the empanadas and gave them to us as a gift so that we can try another flavor.“
“Service was a bit curt today, but the food delivered as per usual! It was pretty busy since they closed off Venice for bikers and pedestrians so everyone was at Versailles. There was a line for the bathroom LOL. Got to try the oxtail stew which was super beefy and rich in flavor. Favorite dish is still the lechon asado. Pro tip: ask for a side of the garlic sauce with onions to enhance any dish you get!“
“Been coming here for over 40 years. I cannot find a Cuban restaurant in Los Angeles, where they make the empanizado the same as el Colmao. The service is awesome and food is great. I've been to Miami many times and neither can find an empanizado de palomillo like el colmao. I truly appreciate this restaurant and believe to be the staple of Cuban food in Los Angeles..“
“Went to the Burbank location at the Ramada Inn. No wait. We had the lechon asado (roasted pork) and oxtail. Both came out quickly, super delicious (but oxtail was juicer and better, more flavorful). Very reasonably priced and big portions. Ask for the salsas instead of bottled hot sauces. Hung out with the owner for a while. 5/5 will come back again“
“Please note my rating is based on having tried their chocolate Reese's peanut butter cup ONLY. It is probably one of the best cookies I've tried. It is soft baked and just sweet enough. Could be a little less sweet but can't complain if you take it with black coffee. You can see the actual Reese's cups. I don't know how they bake it that the Reese's cup doesn't burn or melt and gives you the best of two worlds. Chocolate and peanut butter. Ambiance: it has no seating area inside but has a few tables Al Fresco which is good for this type of place and size. 3 out of 5. Service: it is great and there is a young girl there that is always welcoming. 5 out of 5. Price: the cookie is on the pricey side at $5.84 including tax. For this price I wish it was a little bigger or for the same size make it cheaper. 2 out of 5. Parking: only street parking and usually around it you can find a spot. 3 out of 5.“
“Delicious, cheap Cuban food, the last business of what was once Little Havana. Close to Silverlake and Echo Park, but tucked away in much less curb-appealed HiFi. That means the prices are low and there's nothing trendy about it. But it also means less atmosphere than Tropical, say. Most customers are Spanish-speakers, and it's good to have some of the language when ordering. The coconut flan was especially delicious! Ropa Vieja and Medianoche too. Half a point off for the tv screen menu (can we just have it written down?) and the fluorescent lights, but otherwise, a perfect hidden gem.“
“One of my favorite place to get chicken in Los Angeles. Prompt and excellent service. Good location, has ample parking spaces but not sure during Friday night or weekends. But I do know that i get parking all the time during the middle of the day. I always order to go and call in ahead of time. Recommended their famouse half chicken sauce on the side and oxtail stew. Enough for two person.“
“The food was amazing- cooked right, flavorful, and filling. I’ll be back just based on the meal, but the real reason I’m leaving this review is the service I received. Felt like I had stepped into the living room of a family reunion. Happily greeted with smiles, given a bonus slice of mango halfway through my meal by who I assume must be one of the owners, and the outdoor patio area is cool too. This is the type of business I love to support.“
“Good tortas I tried the torta cubana its was big and delicious i definitely coming back to tried a different torta only reason i give them 4 stars is because their salsas aren't spicy they need to incorporate jalapeños or chiles toreados.“