La Ruana Paisa

Their soups for the day on Sunday were hen soup and Mondongo I tried both and they lacked flavor they tastes very bland. They both came with a completer if rice and salad on the side and the rice had absolutely no flavor what so ever. The place is clean and nicely decorated to fit the Colombian style mood but the staff seemed very Zombie like and robotic leaving desire to service. There are way too many other restaurant around the area for them to be working their business this way and serving tasteless food. Try it yourself but I am not recommending it.

Mal servicio, siempre pido con mi esposo comida para que nos traigan a casa, mandan todo menos picante, la primera vez nos dijeron que estaban muy ocupados y que no podían mandar (se lo pasamos porque entendemos) la segunda vez nos dijeron que tenemos que pedir picante, y la tercera vez su excusa más ridícula fue decir que no tienen picante pero sí para las mesas, no sabían que otra excusa decir para no mandar, no es la primera ni segunda ni tercera vez que pedimos, son muchas veces que hemos pedido comida de ese lugar pero siempre nos han dado excusas para no mandar picante, hasta donde yo sé siempre mandan sin tener la necesidad de pedir pero esto fue demasiado para nosotros, a la próxima digan que no quieren mandar y que están guardando para sus clientes de mesa. Quedan muy mal y pierden clientes !!

The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was decent. I was there on a Tuesday night so the place was pretty empty. Anyway, I had a good time there for except the end, when I got the bill. I was overcharged by about $ 9. I know the items I ordered and their price and the 8.75% sales tax. Which at the end didn’t add up to what they billed me. Anyway, I had 2 friends with me and didn’t want to make a fuss of the bill so I quietly paid it, but I won’t be going back. Also, I can see with behavior like this why the place was empty.

Came here with my mother the other day. The first thing that annoyed me was the incredibly loud singer that was performing around 5pm. I don’t mind some loud music but my God was her mic too loud. I first ordered the camarones al ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce) and my mom got something else. It took about an hour to get our plates. My excitement to eat quickly went away once I put the shrimp in my mouth and tasted how burnt it was. I didn’t know you could burn sauce. So I asked for the shrimp ceviche instead and it was good, except there was waaaaay too much sauce compared to the amount of shrimp I got. Didn’t want it to go to waste so I mixed it with rice. They were understaffed that day but if I had to choose again I’d pick a different spot.

This restaurant has outdoor appeal, it seems like a traditional Colombian look. It was inviting so I came in, first thing a saw was a list of the specials, from which I ordered a mango juice and a mini Bandeja. The juice was made from frozen concentrate and tastes awful. Bad start already, then the dish came and things got worst! The dish was cold like they just microwaved everything and threw on my table. I had to send it back to get warmed up, and at this time instead serving fresh food they just put a few more minutes in the microwave. Before I left I told the server about the dish and she seemed indifferent about the situation and unapologetic.

Horrible. I had fish. the worst possible fish ive ever had. Never again. The fish taste like egg which im sure is not a great thing. Im disappointed. Im colombian and i love authentic colombian food. No bueno!

Great food, there are a lot of different Columbian dishes here worth trying. Glad we found this spot in Jackson heights. $ 40 for dinner for two with a lot if the dishes.

I came in for a late dinner. The service was friendly and prompt. The chicken and fried plantains were just the thing. I would definitely come back for more

The worst place to eat. We waited for 45 minutes for an order for 4 people. After asking the waitress a few times about the order she said «I already put the order and im waiting for it». After waiting for so long she came and said that they didnt have what we have ordered. Crazy. Never again.
El peor sitio para comer. Esperamos por 45 minutos y despues de esperar tanto tiempo nos dijeron que no tenian lo que habiamos ordenado. Increible nunca mas volveremos. Q verguenza de sitio. La mesera tampoco ayudo mucho que digamos.

I think what really makes this place nice is the décor, prices and service.
I ordered ¼ chicken with beans and rice for $ 5. I ordered a side of plantains for about $ 3 and an avocado salad for $ 5 (big enough for three people to share).
My server was really attentive. Brought limes and hot sauce for my table without me asking. On the Friday night my friends and I went there was a live singer.
My biggest problem with this place is how loud the music is played. You have to yell even though the person is right next to you. Also, the white meat chicken was a little bit on the dry side. (Yes I know white meat is dry but I am talking extra dry)
All in all, three people ate for $ 35(not including tip) and we had leftovers.
They also give these yummy coconut candies with the bill.

My gf and I visited this place on a whim after another restaurant in the area had too long of a wait. We liked the atmosphere, but we didn’t understand why the food (everything) was so over-​fried e.g. even an entire fish of red snapper had been completely dehydrated by deep frying. My skirt stake was so-​so, at best. Take home message: overpriced for the neighborhood and given the quality of what they serve.

The WORST place I’ve ever been to! We were a group of 8 people and we waited for nearly an hour and forty minutes and we didn’t get any food. We keep asking the manager and the workers if our food was ready, but they just didn’t care. Then we noticed they were to busy preparing food for delivery instead of taking care of the customers. I wish I could give them zero stars… Whatever you do, avoid this gastronomical disaster!

This one star is for the food because if it wasn’t for that, this place would get zero stars. First of all, when my bf and I arrived, they were not very welcoming or attentive at all, and later realized why (they closed at 11pm and we arrived around 10pm). If I had known they closed at 11pm, I would have never stepped in because I really don’t want to be serviced by unprofessional ppl who do their job with an attitude. So my bf ordered a steak and I had shrimp in garlic sauce, which were both delish, but we had to wait and stare at the food because the waitress didn’t bring us our utensils beforehand. On top of that, WE DIDN’T EVEN GET A GLASS OF WATER! I just couldn’t believe how this place is still opened?! Funny thing, they just recently renovated and expanded this restaurant, however what they really need is different management and staff because this is the worst service I have ever experienced. To add one last thing, they already charged me for the service they didn’t provide. I can definitely find many other places where I can get great food and excellent service together and I shouldn’t have to sacrifice one for the other.

For reading 3 reviews this is what happens to me…
At first i approached the place and saw there was nobody and it was small. Not that it mattered but i guess its a wake up call, there was no turning back once i was in. I tried the place out and ok the service wasnt bad BUT guess what, my entraña came out cold which i asked for medium well but I got RARE!!! They shouldve just taken it out of the package and put it on my plate. The yuca was undercooked, the rice and beans seemed to have been cooked in the morning and salad was full of water. Ok i asked for the check and to top it off i looked down and saw they CHARGE FOR THE SERVICE. I dont recommend this place.

Stopped in here with a Colombian friend for dessert. There’s something really enchanting about Jackson Heights once you leave Roosevelt avenue. The décor of the restaurant is nice — dark wood, Colombian memorabilia, and a very calm/​café like ambiance. Now this is a nice Colombian restaurant for Colombians not the yuppie transplants — but everyone is welcome of course!
We ordered flan and coffee. The flan was home made, Mmm, it was cut into a square of the pan, sweet, creamy, and not too syruppy, and you already know Colombian coffee is the bomb!

How could noone have reviewed this place yet. The food is amazing. The place is decorated so cute. I always get the steamed plaintains yummy. Service is nice. This has become my place when i want columbian and now that i have moved one block a way life has gotten a whole lot tastier