Gerardo Reyes

This place has been able to be get a full immersion cultural experience. I got there for the food and I was greatly impressed. Affordable, well presented and with the right amount of service for being welcomed and not overwhelmed. There’re more content in the place to make it even more inviting. I won’t tide you with descriptions; but the “La linterna” posters are a full Art show on them selves and there’s a wall of art for sale of emerging artist and a roll up screen for film screenings. My photos are not the best; but it’s what I got to show a friend a pandebono waffle and their logo. I can’t wait to go back!

Emma Rodriguez

Incredible food and service. Happy hour margaritas were really great, we tried all the flavors and they were all amazing. Especially the guayaba and pineapple ones. Vanessa was our server and took great care of us, we loved our experience, will definitely be back soon!

Lou Polo

The arepa burger was so good , bursting with flavor !! Love the lentil soup and skirt steak as well!! Amazing place . Clean and cozy . And they play cool cumbia music and slow techno. Fire

+1

Crystal Redfern

Went here for brunch and so glad we did. The food was really fresh and delicious. They gave a $25 brunch meal that includes a coffee, entree, and cocktail. Cool vibe. Service was a little slow but very friendly.

P M

I recently tried Colombian cuisine for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. Their mushroom empanadas, plantains, and beans were all standouts. The flavors were rich and vibrant, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to try something new.

+5

Jamie Oh

Came in for a quick lunch and ended up loving this place! This place is such a local gem. It was my first time trying colombian food and I was haply that I came in. Absolutely gorgeous decor and stellar service. The food was really good too. The guava & cheese empanada was my favorite.

Djamel Kadi

Just had to write about Palenque in Brooklyn - this place is a gem! Walked in one day craving something hearty and found myself in this super chill Colombian spot. The vibe? Totally laid-back and friendly, like you're just hanging out at a friend's kitchen. Now, the empanadas here are legit the best I've had. Crispy on the outside, and the inside? Oh man, so flavorful and delicious. And the arepas, wow, they're like fluffy, tasty clouds of goodness. You can really tell they care about using fresh, organic stuff. Every time I go, it's like a mini escape to Colombia. The staff always greets you with a smile, and it's just such a warm, welcoming place. Seriously, if you're around Brooklyn and want some awesome Colombian food, hit up Palenque. You won't regret it!

Edgar

Let me tell you, folks, this Colombian restaurant is tremendous, it's huge, it's beautiful. The food is fantastic, really, really tremendous. I had the best empanadas I've ever had in my life, believe me. The guava & Columbian cheese flavors were just amazing, really terrific. And the ajiaco soup, oh boy, the soup was perfection, just incredible. The service was also top-notch, the staff was very friendly and attentive. The decor of the restaurant was also very nice, very elegant, very classy, just like me. Let me tell you, this restaurant is a real gem, it's a hidden treasure in the heart of New York City. I highly recommend it to everyone, it's really, really tremendous. I give it five stars, folks, five big beautiful stars. And let me tell you, no one knows restaurants better than me, believe me.

+3

Rotem Sivan

Wow, so good. Great strong coffee, homemade arepas with a lot of love and care. Really great spot, we loved it. Chill vibes and prices are great. The empanadas are also epic, home made and so fresh. Definitely cured the hangover. The fiancée seems to complete full sentences after the breakfast here. Which is usually a plus.

+3

Cameron Weeks

We shared the mini arepas and spicy braised chicken thighs for dinner and both were pretty good. I prefer arepas a little thicker so they are more moist but the hogao, beans, and cheese was nice on top. We also had a couple of drinks (mojito & margarita) that were tasty. Overall had a decent meal here!

Brolicko Diaz

I was better off going to a Colombian bakery for REAL Colombian food... Skirt steak was tasteless all the way to the chimichurri sauce. Cilantro rice that accompanied rib soup was hard like it was in fridge and improperly heated in microwave. Cute place to hang but not to eat.

Joey Felipe

The food is gluten free. And they already charge a service fee of 20%. Most of the food was missing flavor, the best part of the meal was the drinks. The place looks nice but other than that, I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are going on diet or want gluten free options.

Leslie De La Rosa

This is a tough one to write because, as Colombians, we always want to support our own and see our culture represented well. However, I have to be honest: my recent visit was a major disappointment. The Food: Where was the "Sazón" I came in craving a caldo de costilla, a dish that is supposed to be the ultimate comfort food—the kind that warms your soul. What I received was essentially flavorless water. There was no trace of garlic, no onion, and absolutely no "love" or depth to the broth. It felt like they just boiled a piece of meat and called it a day. To make matters worse, the white rice served with it was clearly not fresh. In a Colombian kitchen, rice is sacred; serving old rice is a huge "no-no." The service from our waitress was completely lacking in hospitality. There was no warmth, no checking in—just a cold, indifferent attitude that made us feel like an inconvenience. Ironically, the cleaning lady was the highlight of the staff. She was kinder and more attentive to the environment than our actual server was to her guests. On a positive note, the cappuccinos were actually very good. They were well-made and hit the mark, but you don't go to a Colombian restaurant just for the coffee foam.