Dulce Vida Latin Bistro
Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
"Beef empanadas are delicious and the ajiaco is even better."(8 Tips)
"La bandeja paisa is the best meal u could ever have!"(4 Tips)
"Also, the beef empanadas are delicious and definitely worth a try."(14 Tips)
"The Arepa with shredded meat and extra avocado was great and tasty."(7 Tips)
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Bryant BalatbatApril 20, 2015Make sure you order something with chicharron. If you need lots of protein, the Bandeja Paisa does not disappoint. The small is more than enough. Try the one of the juices, (I suggest the guanabana).
Leonardo De AlencarNovember 25, 2017Excelente lugar!!!! Food is delicious, great atmosphere and service. Colombian flavor at your fingers in UES.
Nancy HernándezJanuary 6, 2013Finally, Colombian cuisine in Manhattan! Their coffee and empanadas are great and I love that they play vallenato music. But their arepa with pollo desmechado and buñuelos are disappointing.
Love this place, ajiago soup is amazing, enpanadas and pandebonos are great. Very cute atmosphere- Delicious, authentic Colombian food in the UES! The juices are amazing; try the Guayaba juice. Also, the beef empanadas are delicious and definitely worth a try. Looking forward to eating here again!
Jorge FimbresNovember 16, 2016Add chicken for 6 usd on the cranberry and goat cheese salad. The vinaigrette is great.
Ben GaspariniOctober 6, 2016First time trying ajiaco and it was great. Also don't order the small empanadas they are too good for such a tiny portion. ;)
Delicious empanadas, try the ajiaco ;) and caldo de papa for breakfast! and all the arepas con carne!! Great ambiance and latin music. Good service .
Allison EspositoJanuary 4, 2014Tons of gluten free pastries here. This place also has the only arepas I know of on the UES.- Julie MorseJune 11, 2016The Arepa with shredded meat and extra avocado was great and tasty. Real Colombian food, they even have traditional Colombian beverages. It's cozy and nice for q casual dinner.
Nikki 🌺October 21, 2012White arepa with mozz cheese was pretty good! But not the same white cheese they use in Venezuela :/ excellent coffee too. Nice gem on the UES.
- ThomJanuary 8, 2020Take the Cazuela De Frijoles as main, which goes perfect with a cool Columbia beer!
ᴡ RusanJuly 16, 2011Great coffee. And don't get me started on food. This is my breakfast place, and just had lunch for first time - empanada and sancocho soup. Ridiculously delicious.
Good enough if you don't want to go to Jackson heights. But they ALWAYS forget a part of the order and it takes such a long time to prepare your take-out.
Tash ConcepcionMarch 22, 2014Really great arroz con pollo. Guava pastries are also really fresh and tasty.
Melissa TFebruary 24, 2013The ajiaco was excellent and the service was great! Finally good Colombian food in Manhattan.
Mine TanerSeptember 12, 2013Had lunch here. Smiley faces, delicious foods, lower prices!! Wonderfull!👌👍
They have much more food than what is on the menu just ask of what you want and they'll make it, this place is amazing
The staff are very helpful and will share best selects with you if you ask. .y photos are all suggestions and sublime.
Christina TorresMarch 22, 2012Try the agua de panela with lemon over ice, it's great & kind of like a Colombian lemonade :)- Chris GOctober 4, 2023Terrible food and worse staff. Empty restaurant! The owner then had the audacity to complain my daughter sleeping in her stroller took up to much space in the EMPTY RESTAURANT. AVOID! TERRIBLE!!!!
- The food is good enough if you don't want to venture to Jackson heights. But they ALWAYS forget part of an order and they take forever to prepare everything.
Spanish Rob VFebruary 16, 2020The ropa vieja was the worst ever. Dry, bland and without beans. No black beans, only red and it was an extra $7.50. You’d be an idiot to eat here.
Leonardo VieiraMay 29, 2012Great coffee! Unfourtunatelly we've been here after lunch. Food seemed to be good.
Richard RevillaJune 26, 2016Great Colombian dishes and Aguila to wash it down. Very small cafe with tight seating. The staff is wonderful.
Dohn SolisMay 24, 2013Beyond horrible svce.Told them 5X I'm allergic to onions and they said they'd make the food without.After 30 mins they changed their minds.Won't be giving them my $ nor will I recommend them to anyone
Maria C. Marquez-HassApril 2, 2016Fresh Colombian coffee and pastries. Authentic Colombian dishes and bites. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Great selection of gluten free dishes and desserts.
NaImah HoldmanSeptember 27, 2015They've got this chicken soup (its second under the soup section) it is DELICIOUS! So authentic and the serve enough food to fill you :)
- Nick MMay 27, 2013When I've been here, the food always feels like its home cooked. Try the waiter recommended Bandeja Paisa for an interesting mix of flavor or the ropa vieja for a safe bet
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Dulce Vida Latin Bistro
1219 Lexington Ave (Btwn 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY 10028
United States
New York, NY 10028
United States
Upper East Side only Colombian Restaurant as Featured in the New York Times and NY Daily News
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wed–Fri
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 535-2424
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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