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Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

Latin American Restaurant$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Ranked #7 for empanadas in 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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bandeja paisa
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good for dates
cazuela de frijoles
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desserts
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good for a quick meal
breakfast food
good service
arroz con pollo
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Bryant BalatbatApril 20, 2015
Make 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, 2017
Excelente lugar!!!! Food is delicious, great atmosphere and service. Colombian flavor at your fingers in UES.
Nancy HernándezJanuary 6, 2013
Finally, 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.
Kira RochaMay 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Love this place, ajiago soup is amazing, enpanadas and pandebonos are great. Very cute atmosphere
Julie MorseJune 11, 2016
The 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 VargasApril 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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!
Allison EspositoJanuary 4, 2014
Tons of gluten free pastries here. This place also has the only arepas I know of on the UES.
Angela StevensonOctober 7, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Delicious empanadas, try the ajiaco ;) and caldo de papa for breakfast! and all the arepas con carne!! Great ambiance and latin music. Good service .
Nikki 🌺October 21, 2012
White 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.
Melissa  TFebruary 24, 2013
The ajiaco was excellent and the service was great! Finally good Colombian food in Manhattan.
Jorge FimbresNovember 16, 2016
Add chicken for 6 usd on the cranberry and goat cheese salad. The vinaigrette is great.
Ben GaspariniOctober 6, 2016
First time trying ajiaco and it was great. Also don't order the small empanadas they are too good for such a tiny portion. ;)
ThomJanuary 8, 2020
Take the Cazuela De Frijoles as main, which goes perfect with a cool Columbia beer!
ᴡ RusanJuly 16, 2011
Great 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.
Tash ConcepcionMarch 22, 2014
Really great arroz con pollo. Guava pastries are also really fresh and tasty.
Alex D-PSeptember 12, 2018
Great gluten free menu, delicious soups, corn bread and empenada!
Luis BuitragoFebruary 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best Ajiaco soup in Manhattan.
Mine TanerSeptember 12, 2013
Had lunch here. Smiley faces, delicious foods, lower prices!! Wonderfull!👌👍
Moises EskinaziMay 16, 2016
The cheese empanadas and the ajiaco are delicious
lynda bauerSeptember 8, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The staff are very helpful and will share best selects with you if you ask. .y photos are all suggestions and sublime.
Tabitha xxMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.
Christina TorresMarch 22, 2012
Try the agua de panela with lemon over ice, it's great & kind of like a Colombian lemonade :)
Jessie CatanaOctober 10, 2014
Arepa rellena de carne is very good!
Kate FlynnSeptember 25, 2012
The chocolate mousse cake is to die for and not too heavy- just right
Tabitha xxMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.
Parejapaisa ParejapaisaFebruary 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I felt right at home!
Chris GOctober 4, 2023
Terrible 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!!!!
Leonardo VieiraMay 29, 2012
Great coffee! Unfourtunatelly we've been here after lunch. Food seemed to be good.
PatrickNovember 9, 2014
The Cazuela de Frijoles is great.
Alejandro VegaMay 30, 2011
Been here 25+ times
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
Richard RevillaJune 26, 2016
Great Colombian dishes and Aguila to wash it down. Very small cafe with tight seating. The staff is wonderful.
Dione DApril 25, 2012
The macaroons are to die for. Fresh, interesting flavors!
Stephanie MoyersJanuary 4, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Amazing naturally Gluten Free options!
Spanish Rob VFebruary 16, 2020
The 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.
Rachel CSeptember 28, 2013
Great selection if gluten free deserts!
Angela DawnDecember 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Most of the brunch menu is gluten free!
Michelle Olaya-MárquezSeptember 6, 2018
Ajiaco, bandeja paisa, guacamole, french fries!
Christle ArriolaFebruary 6, 2014
The tres leches is amazing
Eugenio MontesSeptember 25, 2011
La bandeja paisa is the best meal u could ever have! ! Try it! !
Lupe Chacon-FlorezNovember 8, 2014
Great location front of a park.
Allison EspositoMarch 21, 2014
Broccoli and cheese empanadas all day, every day.
Maria C. Marquez-HassApril 2, 2016
Fresh 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.
LuisJune 5, 2015
Empanadas are awesome
Sam GebhardAugust 4, 2011
Beef empanadas are delicious and the ajiaco is even better.
James H.March 17, 2012
Great double espresso with a shot of whipped cream. :)
Sam LevyDecember 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Arepas and coffee
Nicolas VargasMarch 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great, authentic Ajiaco!!!
Dohn SolisMay 24, 2013
Beyond 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
NaImah HoldmanSeptember 27, 2015
They've got this chicken soup (its second under the soup section) it is DELICIOUS! So authentic and the serve enough food to fill you :)
Amanda ScottNovember 6, 2013
Delicious sangria!

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