What it's actually like
Overwhelmingly positive (56/65 five-star reviews) with strong consensus around authentic Colombian-American breakfast cuisine and signature corn pancakes. The venue is celebrated for its nostalgic diner charm, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. Recurring complaints center on inconsistent service speed during peak hours and occasional quality inconsistencies with Colombian specialties; a small subset of one-star reviewers cite bland food and poor value, though these are outliers in the aggregate sentiment.
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Diners keep mentioning
corn pancakes with cotija cheesePaisa Bowlhuevos pericosempanadasColombian hot chocolate
Ambiance
cozy neighborhood diner
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
brunch, family, date night
Reservations
direct
Wait reality — Service can be slow during busy weekend brunch hours (particularly Sundays), with waits of 15-30+ minutes reported by some reviewers. Arrive early or come on weekdays for faster service. Parking is available in a rear lot due to ongoing construction.
Derived from 65 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Alcoholic Drinks
Colombian Refajo (One liter)$16.50
A Refreshing Beer Drink!
Mimosas$8.50
Sake Bloody Mary$9.25
Beverages - Cold
Colombian Lemonadevegetarianvegan$3.75
Ice Teavegetarianvegan$3.50
Tropical Fresh Brewed
Milkvegetarian$3.25
Skim or Whole
Orange Juicevegetarianvegan$3.95
Sodavegetarianvegan$2.95
Coke Products
Tropical Juicesvegetarianvegan$3.99
Guava, Guanabana, Mango, Papaya-Pineapple
Beverages - Hot
Café Lattevegetarian$5.50
Espresso with a Generous Amount of Steamed Milk
Café Mochavegetarian$5.95
Chocolate Sauce, Espresso, Steamed Milk & Whipped Cream
Cappuccinovegetarian$4.75
Half Espresso & Half Steamed Milk
Chocolate Colombianovegan$4.95
Rich, vegan Colombian chocolate. With Milk $5.95
Colombian Supremo Coffeevegetarianvegan$3.95
Bottomless Maria's House Blend
Extra Shot of Espressovegetarianvegan$3.50
Lightly Roasted Gourmet Espresso
Flavored Cappuccinovegetarian$5.25
Choice of Almond, Vanilla, Caramel, or Hazelnut flavoring
Flavored Lattevegetarian$5.75
Choice of Almond, Vanilla, Caramel, or Hazelnut flavoring
Hot Teavegetarianvegan$3.50
Black Tea, Green Tea, or Herbal Tea
Traditional Espressovegetarianvegan$3.95
Lightly Roasted Gourmet Espresso
Breakfast - Served All Day
Cachapas Venezolanasvegetarian$6.50
Corn Pancakes (one or two). With Cotija Cheese (Add $2.75)
Fausto's Chocolate Chip Pancakesvegetarian$5.75
One or Two
French Toastvegetarian$9.25
Two Western Slices
Fruit Pancakesvegetarian$5.75
One or Two. Choice of Blueberry, Mango, Banana, Raspberry, Pineapple or Strawberry with Maria's Homemade Syrup. (.95 per extra flavor)
Giovanni's Breakfast Wrapvegetarian$12.50
Egg, Rice, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers & Cheddar Cheese wrapped in a tortilla with vegetarian Sausage. Served with homemade Salsa
Hot Oatmeal with Toastvegetarian$8.50
With Raisins or Wild Rice (Add $2.75)
Juan's Breakfast Sandwich$12.50
One Egg with Cheese & choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage. Served on a Croissant with a side of American Fries
Maria's Colombian Huevos Pericosvegetarian$15.50
Three Scrambled Eggs with Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions, White Onions, Special Seasoning & topped with Cheddar Cheese. Served with Homemade Salsa and Tortilla
Pablo's Omeletvegetarian$15.50
Three Egg Omelet with White Rice, Refried Beans, Grilled Onion, Cheddar Cheese & Tomato. Served with Tortilla and Homemade Salsa
Pancakesvegetarian$4.50
One or Two
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwichvegetarian$9.25
Served with Apple Chips
Penélope's Rip Plantain Pancakesvegetarian$5.99
One or Two. With Cotija Cheese (Add $2.75)
Raisin & Walnut Pancakevegetarian$5.75
One or Two
Three Egg Cheese Omeletvegetarian$11.50
Pick 2: Mozzarella, American, Cheddar, or Swiss. Extras: Cheese or Vegetable Add 0.99 (each). Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Chorizo Add 4.25 (each)
Three Egg Veggie Omeletvegetarian$12.50
Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers. Extras: Cheese or Vegetable Add 0.99 (each). Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Chorizo Add 4.25 (each)
Two Eggs & Toastvegetarian$6.95
Two Eggs, Toast & American Friesvegetarian$9.95
Two Eggs, Toast & Bacon$13.95
Or Sausage or Ham
Wild Rice Pancakesvegetarian$5.75
One or Two
Build Your Own Burger
Double 1/3 Pound Burger$14.75
All Burgers served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips. Extras: American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Add 0.99. Bacon Add $4.25
Single 1/3 Pound Burger$10.75
All Burgers served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips. Extras: American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Add 0.99. Bacon Add $4.25
South African Burger$17.50
1/3 Pound Burger with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Onion, & a Slice of Grilled Pineapple or Mango. All Burgers served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Classic Sandwiches - All Day
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato (BLT)$14.99
All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Chicken Salad$14.99
All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Classic Club$14.99
Chicken Breast with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese & Mayonnaise. Served on a Sesame Bun. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Grilled Cheese American & Swiss Cheesevegetarian$14.99
Three slices of Gourmet Bread. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Tuna Salad$14.99
All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Colombian & Regional Specialities - Served All Day
Arepas a la Venezolana - Colombiana$15.95
Deep-fried chorizo, grilled onions, and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of black or pinto beans and aji Colombiano
Arepas a la Venezolana - Paisa$15.95
Filled with real chicharron (pork). Served with a side of black or pinto beans and aji Colombiano
Arepas a la Venezolana - Pelua$15.95
Beef, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of black or pinto beans and aji Colombiano
Arepas a la Venezolana - Reina Pepiada$15.95
Chicken and avocado. Served with a side of black or pinto beans and aji Colombiano
Arepas Rellenas (Chicken or beef)$9.50
2 small arepas
Arepas Rellenas (Plain or cheese)vegetarian$4.99
2 small arepas
Calentao con Huevos$17.95
Colombian breakfast. Rice mixed with pinto beans. Served with an egg, Colombian chorizo link, arepa and aji Colombiano
Chocolate Colombianovegan$4.95
Rich, vegan Colombian chocolate. With Milk $5.95
Chorizo Paisa (Pork or chicken)$8.50
Two links of our house-recipe Colombian sausage
Emilia's Empanadas$11.99
Three savory pastries stuffed with beef and potatoes
Hamburguesa Paisa$15.50
Our single 1/3-pound burger. Served in an arepa with a fried egg, grilled onions, cheddar cheese on a bed of ripe plantains (tajadas)
Paisa Bowl (Bandeja Paisa)$20.95
A classic, layered dish, starting with rice. Topped with pinto beans, beef, an egg, avocado, Colombian chorizo link, chicharron, and arepa
Pandequeso (Pan de Bono)vegetarian$4.99
Colombian cheese bread, baked fresh in-house
Patacones con Ajivegetarianvegan$8.50
Fried green plantains
Tajadas Madurasvegetarianvegan$8.50
Ripe plantains
Desserts
Coffee Cakevegetarian$5.50
Homemade
Colombian Flanvegetarian$5.50
Homemade
Corn Breadvegetarian$5.50
Homemade
Guava Turnovervegetarian$5.50
Homemade
Ice Cream (Vanilla)vegetarian$5.50
Homemade
Lunch - 11:00 am Until Close
Black Beansvegetarianvegan$5.95
Chili$5.95
Frijoles (Pinto Beans)vegetarianvegan$5.95
Salad of the Day (Monday to Friday)vegetarian$11.25
With Maria's Special House Dressing. Add Chicken $5.25
Soup of the Day (Monday to Friday)$5.95
On The Side
Bacon$6.95
Four Strips
Colombian Cheese Bread Pandequesovegetarian$4.99
Cup of White Ricevegetarianvegan$4.25
English Muffinvegetarian$3.75
Ham$6.95
Homemade American Friesvegetarianvegan$4.25
Homemade Colombian Sausage Chorizo$8.50
Homemade Salsa or Aji Colombianovegetarianvegan$2.95
One Eggvegetarian$2.50
Peanut Buttervegetarianvegan$1.25
Raisin Bran Muffinvegetarian$4.99
Homemade
Refried Beansvegetarianvegan$4.25
Sausage$6.95
Three Links or Three Patties
Sour Creamvegetarian$1.25
Steak (4 oz)$9.25
Toastvegetarian$3.75
Tortillavegetarian$1.99
Corn or Flour
Vegetarian Sausage Pattiesvegetarian$6.95
Three
Tortilla Specialties
Burritos$16.95
Chicken, Beef, Beans or Huevos Pericos
Cheese Quesadillavegetarian$13.95
Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese. Served with Homemade Salsa
Fajitas$18.50
Chicken or Beef. Served with Homemade Salsa and a Small Cup of Beans with Rice
Maria's Special Quesadilla$17.75
Grilled Quesadilla with Green Pepper, Onion, Tomato, & Cheese with your choice of Beef, Chicken, or Black Beans. Served with Homemade Salsa
Vegetarian Sandwiches - All Day
Avocado, Cream Cheese & Onionvegetarian$14.99
Fresh Avocado, Raw Onions & Cream Cheese. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Eggplant Grillvegetarian$14.99
Lemon Marinated Eggplant, with Garlic Sprouts, Swiss Cheese & Mayonnaise. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Vegetarian Patty (Vegan)vegan$14.99
Grilled Vegetarian Patty with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Veggie Grillvegetarian$14.99
Grilled Sandwich with Egg, Green Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Mushroom, Swiss cheese & Mayonnaise. All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips
Wine List
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi (California)vegetarianvegan
Merlot, Robert Mondavi (California)vegetarianvegan
Moscato, Robert Mondavi (California)vegetarianvegan
Pinot Grigio, Robert Mondavi (California)vegetarianvegan
White Zinfandel, Robert Mondavi (California)vegetarianvegan
Find it
Address
1113 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-870-9842