La Parrilla Colombian Restaurant Opens Edgewater Location
Popular Northwest Side Restaurant Brings Traditional Colombian Dishes to Edgewater
La Parrilla Latin Food, a beloved Colombian restaurant on the Northwest Side, has opened its second location in Edgewater at 5940 N. Broadway. The couple-owned restaurant, David Mata Diaz and Carolina Correa, has brought a wide menu of traditional Colombian dishes to the new location, including empanadas, buñuelos, and arepas.
A Mix of Traditional Colombian and Venezuelan Dishes
The Edgewater location boasts a diverse menu, featuring traditional Colombian dishes such as chorizo, grilled sirloin, and sweet plantains, as well as a few Venezuelan dishes like tequeños and cachapas, in honor of Mata Diaz’s Venezuelan heritage.
Attractive Storefront and Modern Interior
The Broadway storefront is spacious, with two rooms connected in the middle. The interior is modern and comfortable, with ample seating for dine-in customers. The space also offers potential for private events and could even be expanded into coffee and breakfast service in the future.
Try the Bandeja Paisa for First-Timers
For those trying Colombian food for the first time, Mata Diaz recommends the Bandeja Paisa, a sampling of grilled sirloin, rice, beans, a fried egg, pork rinds, avocado, arepa, chorizo, and sweet plantain. He suggests it’s best shared between two people.
Hours of Operation
La Parrilla is open from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays, and noon-10 p.m. on Saturdays.
Conclusion
La Parrilla Latin Food has brought its delicious and authentic Colombian cuisine to Edgewater, providing a new option for customers in the area. The restaurant’s unique blend of traditional Colombian and Venezuelan dishes, combined with its attractive storefront and modern interior, make it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
FAQs
Q: What types of dishes can I expect to find on the menu at La Parrilla Latin Food?
A: La Parrilla offers a wide range of traditional Colombian dishes, including empanadas, buñuelos, and arepas, as well as a few Venezuelan dishes like tequeños and cachapas.
Q: Is La Parrilla suitable for first-time trying Colombian food?
A: Yes, the restaurant has a variety of dishes and recommendations for first-timers, including the Bandeja Paisa, which is a sampling of Colombian cuisine.
Q: Is there private event space available at La Parrilla Latin Food?
A: Yes, the Edgewater location has a private event space that can be used for parties and events.
Q: Are there plans for breakfast service or coffee in the future?
A: The restaurant has considered expanding into coffee and breakfast service in the future, using the existing space.
