El Paisa - Long Beach

We waited for about 45 minutes for our drink order. The food came about an hour and a half after we sat down and we were there for about 3 hours total. The music was beautiful but way too loud so we were sitting there without really being able to have a decent conversation. It seems as if the kitchen doesn’t really have a good system down. I’ve been to other great Colombian places with impeccable service. I would not go back.

Just moved to Long Beach so this is the First time visiting this restaurant and The food is amazing. My go to Columbia dish is Bandeja Campesina. If ever in Long Beach and want a taste of Colombia, you must try El Paisa.

I'm glad to have found this place in LB. Was feeling bummed when El Bambuco closed down. Been there twice. The first time I got the Bandeja Paisa. Good stuff all the way. The second time it was a patacón, a flat, fried plantain shell with stuff on top. I had ordered it with some beef. They messed up a bit and gave it to me chicken. I was short on time so I just ate it; they did offer to fix it but I was short on time. Together with my patacón I got a sweet corn arepa topped with cheese. It was awesome. Parking is in the back of the property besides the laundromat that is next door. Failing that, there's plenty of street parking. The neighborhood looks a little dicey, so lock up your cars and don't leave anything of value there.

I love their food, as many other authentic ColOmbian people had stated here, only us can tell when our food actually tastes like back home. As others said, the place is not at an ideal location and there’s not enough parking, the waiting is long but during the pandemic, you just order, they give you and estimated pickup time and, the waiting is more than worth the good and authentic the food tastes. Prices are not bad compared to other Colombian restaurants in L.A. and although I still have yet to try most of their menu, what I’ve tried so far had been delicious. IDK how could anyone ever give a bad rating on the taste of the best Colombian food inL.A.! Update: Last time we went here, the dish portions were greatly reduced, I was happy because plates were huge, now IDK if I would come for an entry plate or just for an appetizer.

Over 20 years since I came in at EL PAISA MARISCOS RESTAURANT. Fresh and Tasty. Sincerely Jesus Banda's honest reviews.