Empanadas Colombianas Luis Panes

Cute unassuming Colombian restaurant in Tacoma. Staff were amiable and welcoming. They helped answering some of our questions and suggesting a few favorite dishes. We love all the food but if I have to pick top dishes, I would say empanadas and bandeja paisa. The empanadas were well-fried and the filling was flavorful. The sauces on the side added extra layer of flavor. With bandeja paisa, we cleaned the plate. It’s that good! Everything from the steak, pork belly, to sausage and plantain, each element had their own flavor. When combined together in a plate, they were match made in heaven! They also played latin music when we were there, creating that nice ambiance. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here. Would definitely recommend this place! Can’t wait to go back!

Cool decorations with bright color. Nice staff. Food is not bad although the beef is a bit too chewy. Interesting place to try out.

Ordered thru Ubereats App. Plantains bananas, Beef Empanadas. It was delicious. The sauces that come with the empanadas were good too. I liked the darker green spicier sauce. I look forward to trying the other choices of empanadas!

Was super excited to come eat here since I had not eaten Colombian food in a long time, I grew up eating arepas my whole life. However The arepa “special” we ordered was an abomination, it was dry, broke apart, the beef inside didn’t taste good. The owner was upset when I told him that I didn’t like it and said oh well you have to pay for it. I was not going to pay for something of which I took 2 bites and instantly lost my appetite. Awful service too. I would just not order the arepas and if you dislike any other item on the menu good luck to you

Empanadas are fantastic! Atmosphere is authentic - with Columbian folk music in the air and football on the TV.