“My family and I have always been going to this restaurant although managements has always changed. Food is great. This time that I went to eat there the waitress that helped us sat us at our table and asked if we were ready to order I asked her for coffee and she told me to get up and serve my self which I didn’t mind to do it. After a while there were more customers that had order also coffee and the all were served the proper in a way as it should. Mean while I was drinking my cup coffee in a foam cup and was not offered to be served in a regular mug. The problem that if it was take out I’d accept that but mind you I was dining in. That point is that every customer should be treated the right way and equally and quality service. I always tip the waitresses/waiters at restaurant acknowledging the work and effort they put in. This time around I felt that this woman did not deserve tips for the quality of service that I have received at this time was not acceptable.“
“When we went to this restaurant a few weeks ago, it had the name Makondo, not Pantojarse.The environment in Makondo was welcoming and warm, with a mural of los cafeteros that immediately lets you know you're in Colombia. There is a take-away area at the front where you can purchase breads, arepas, and other easily portable foods, in addition to the tables and seating area in the back of the restaurant. We opted to dine-in for breakfast and try a variety of plates: calentado, arepa con chicharron, morcilla, and bunuelos. The calentado transported me back to Medellin and, honestly, it kept me full for the entire day. The morchilla, arepas, and chicharrones were cooked to perfection and we were provided with a variety of sauces to add an extra boost of flavor. Absolutely everything was delicious and the prices are incredibly reasonable when compared with the other breakfast restaurants in the area. The service was very friendly and attentive. Most of the clients spoke Spanish, including us, but we did hear them speaking English with a few tables that morning. This restaurant is a little piece of Colombia in White Plains and brings some much needed diversity (and flavor!) to the regular breakfast scene in this city.“
“I've been coming here for close to 10 years and the food is always spot on. Their soups of the day are my favorite thing on the menu! I usually order the small bandeja completo. It's definitely a hole in the wall but thats part of its appeal! I recently called in to see what soup they would be serving and she very kindly went through each day of the week!I did speak in Spanish to them.I highly recommend stopping by if you're ever craving Columbian food.“
“I adore this business because it's convenient to park, has amazing food, and—most importantly—excellent customer service. Stephanie took our order today, and she provided excellent customer service. If I could give her more than five stars, I would.“
“Good little restaurant/Bar that wife and I tried on a Sunday's early evening, Place have about 5 tables and bar area with 3 screens to watch games (I assume,) waitress was polite and friendly when she took our order and not more that 10 people at that time. Food: we start with a beef empanada ( I was a little skeptical because sometimes other places use ground beef, but to my surprise here they use chucks of tender beef,) that was pretty good; Then we both order "Bandeja Paisa" (signature Colombian dish that brings a steak with sweet plantains, a sausage, fried pork, white rice, a wedge of avocado, all this topped with a fried egg and beans on the side.) was a good choice, everything was tasty. I just not rate a perfect 5 only because ceiling fans are just on top of us and cooled the dishes off very quickly, overall was a good experience and will give a try with some Peruvian dishes that we saw on the menu.“
“I came here on a whim and it was delicious, great service and the food had so much flavor. The dishes were huge and affordable. We ordered the beef Sancocho, bandeja paisa and a arepa con queso. My only complain is I prefer the queso fresco on my arepa not regular mozzarella. The portions were big enough for two people. Beans were tasty and the soup tasted like my own homemade soup.“
“Las palabras de nuestro camarero, mientras describía las ofertas especiales y otras ofertas, hicieron que mi esposa pusiera una cara de amor al imaginar las cosas deliciosas de Colombia. la decoración no es especial, pero las pinturas en las paredes y el servicio y la comida hacen de la cafetería un ambiente cálido y acogedor de la cultura colombiana. Comenzó con una rica sopa caliente de pollo y verduras. el olor era tan atractivo como la apariencia de esos trozos de zanahorias y patatas. Tuve el filete de pollo con salsa de champiñones, con deliciosos frijoles rojos y arroz. Mi esposa añadió el pescado, que estaba igualmente delicioso. El cafetero y panadería es un ganador entre los restaurantes latinos de White Plains, de los cuales hay muchos para elegir.“
“Went with a couple of my boys to celebrate one of their birthdays and the experience was phenomenal. Food was great, environment was awesome and specially the guy Alejandro. Dude was always checking on us and making sure we was having a great experience. He gave us the correct orders and picked up our plates. Great service and for sure i'll be returning.“
“My son loves empanadas, and somehow we found this restaurant last summer. Whenever my son has a craving, we go and pick up a few. They are by far the best empanadas our family has ever had, especially the guava and cheese! Last night, I had a couple of hours to kill while my son was at practice, so I decided to go for dinner. The place was completely packed, but they were able to seat me and what followed was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! The presentation was beautiful and the service was absolutely exceptional! I very highly recommend this adorable restaurant if you’re craving authentic Colombian food!“
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“Excellent homemade bread and Colombian coffee. I recommend them apart from the fact that the hours are for workers who get up early since it opens from 6 in the morning, convenient for all those who get up early to have coffee and arepas. And the ripiao parakeet“
“I got the chicken empanadas and at first I was really happy with them! The potato inside was incredibly tender and the empanada shell (?) was perfectly crispy, the salsa was also very good! Unfortunately, I wasn’t a huge fan of the chicken inside. The 2 I got both had a lot of weird fatty pieces that ultimately turned me off despite the initially great flavor. Pro-tip, definitely know your order in Spanish before going in! When I was there, the nice young lady who took my order didn’t seem to speak english so a customer helped me out :)“
“Came here with my parents. The music was good. The server was pleasant and the food was amazing. I have nothing negative to say about this place. I totally recommend this to everyone. The food was flavorful and the plates were large. Talk about a lot of food, I couldn’t believe it. The price was even better. I will continue to go here and I’m found out you can order to go! I will definitely be doing that as well.“
“My go to for delicious Colombian comfort food. Very nondescript dining area belies the huge portions and amazing food served here. Suprema de Pollo is my favorite and enough for two meals. Bandeja Paisa is solid as well. Their red sangria is one of the best (and strongest) I’ve had.“
“Happen to be in White Plains and decided to try the Colombian house for breakfast. It did not disappoint. The staff was very welcoming, even though we were there when they literally opened the doors. Their bread was warm and while it took a moment to get our food, I’m guessing it’s because they hadn’t even had a chance to warm the pots yet!, it was beautiful enough to want to linger. The food was flavorful, so I’m definitely going to have to come back for dinner and drinks!“