Andes Cafe

The place looks super clean and cozy, and the cashier was really nice. The menu had me excited — lots of tasty-looking options. I ordered the lomo saltado, and while it looked amazing, the meat was unfortunately pretty dry and lacking flavor. There were way more fries than meat, and the portion of meat itself left a lot to be desired. The rice, though, was the real winner — soaked up all the juice and tasted great. Then again, if I wanted rice, I could make that at home and save the money. What threw me off was the extra charge for sauces. Kinda feels like penny pinching when you don’t even get one with your meal, especially when the meat could’ve really used it. Overall, not a bad spot and I’d give it another shot, but for now it’s a solid 3 stars. Verdict: ⭐️⭐️1/2

I went here to experience some tasty South American cuisine, but my wife and I were disappointed. We ordered Sausage and Potato Cake (Llapingachos), which is a traditional Ecuadorian dish of potato patties stuffed with cheese. What we were served was a sad version of it, with hardly any trace of cheese in the potato patty. The plate had just one small potato patty, four small pieces of sausage, and two fried eggs, as you can see in the photo of the plate before we ate. Costing $15, the value of this serving was underwhelming.

Delicious. I had to choose my food quickly, from all the places in The Post and, with no disrespect to the other places, I'm glad I grabbed my meal from Andes. I got the chicken dish with the salad and fries (and some herb-based dipping sauce) and it was absolutely delicious. I took it to go, but I waited at the venue for them to prepare it and it was a cute little place with good music.

Located in a very big food court called The Post. I was surprised by the flavors and the pork dish was tender. Definitely worth a try is you are looking for Latin food.

I went with my family hoping to try Ecuadorian food. The customer service was okay, but the beef and potato empanadas was cold on the inside. The corn Patties w cheese (arepitas) are nothing like authentic arepas, super hard and hard to chew, the smashed green plantain (tostones) were very greasy. We ordered roasted pork leg (hornado) but the pork did not have flavor. It was not what we expected 😓. The only thing I liked was the stir fry- beef (lomo saltado) from Peru and the chicha morada. In addition, we had a reservation for 9pm but we didn't have time to eat in peace since they closed at 10 pm and at 9:45 pm they were already in a hurry saving everything and giving us the bill.

The food was underwhelming and the staff were SO rude. This location is next to about 20 other options that are actually worth the money.

It was my first time at the POST food hall and I walked around to see all of the options. Andes Cafe stood out to me as the most unique cuisine/ menu offered. The staff was nice enough to take my order even though it was near closing time. I ordered the steak and fries and passion fruit cheesecake. I am not much of a meat eater so it’s hard for me to say the steak was my favorite but I did enjoy the side salad and the bed of French fries. The French fries were fried to golden perfection and the salad was nicely assembled with thinly sliced onions and a chimichurri type of dressing. I would go back here again just to have another serving of their fries. I can do without the steak, even though it was still a pretty good addition. Would definitely pass on the passion fruit cheesecake. At $8 a piece I couldn’t help but feel, I was eating an overpriced piece of store bought cheesecake under the guise of supposedly “fancy” plating. I’ll still be open to trying this place out again. I’d be interested to explore their ceviche bar next time. And for sure get an order of fries.

A hidden gem in Post Houston - well worth the visit. A mix of different South American cuisines. The steak has been well seasoned and perfect tenderness every time we have ordered. Today I had the mixed ceviche and it was unique (with white corn and seaweed) but really one of the best ceviches I’ve had! The owner is super sweet - gave my son a few cookies which made his day.

If you haven't eaten here yet then run. I love this place from all of its locations. Food moved fast and everything was ready in the minutes. The lomo saltado has my heart. The flavors are all there in every single way. Been to Peru, had this in Peru, and it's better here. Period. When I lived in St. Louis I found a place with delicious lomo saltado but it was close to $50. This one is close to $20. My three year old thought it was so delicious. Tables inside the restaurant and bar seating as well as out in the regular post area. I love the empanadas here too.

Located inside The Post, the arepa caught our attention and that's exactly what we ordered. We also added a chicken skewer. The lady working was nice and helpful and provided us with a wait time which was accurate. The food had great flavors and there was a slight crunch which we enjoyed. There is plenty of inside seating available as it's a giant food hall with pretty much everything you could wanna sample. Check them out

If you visit The Post Houston, please don't miss this food place. The word Andees is exciting and shows how deeply its meaning relates to the Chef's struggle and hard work. Let me introduce you to Mr David, who is extremely humble and makes efforts to show respect to his clients. Of course, his cooking says it all. The Andes are the continuous mountain range that starts in Alaska, passes through California, and then descends into the sea to South Venezuela. You must try every dish at this restaurant, and if you like seafood, you will love it even more. We highly recommend this cute, delicious cafe inside The Post in Houston. Actually, we went back and tried a few new things. Again, service was very personal and out of this world. A very sweet lady helped us at the counter; her smile was magical. It was my birthday dinner so it was awesome. Thank you. David, you are an awesome chef and very hard-working person.

I'd say this was some of the best Spanish food I've had in a very long time! I loved this place overall. Initially, the guy who took my order took a very long time to notice me when I walked up to the counter. I thought I got his attention at least twice but it took a few minutes for him to come over. After I ordered, I walked around the Post until I was notified that it was ready. It was moderately priced but so so so delicious. I ordered the coconut shrimp curry with empanadas. I also loved the decor inside, with native figures and the tile art on the walls. It was so beautiful. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here! I can't wait to come back!

The Tacu Tacu is an amazing dish, and you need to try it NOW. The rice is light and fluffy, perfectly cooked. The savoriness of the seared beef and pan sauce is balanced well by the acidity from the tomatoes and the kick from the onions (roasted so they're just the right amount of tanginess, not too much and not too little). The Chicha Morada drink gives off beetroot and floral notes which are a great palette cleanser for the savory and acidic bits in the dish. This has me wanting more in the days to come.

My husband and I went to The Post Market food hall to have some dinner. He chose to try Peruvian food. As ceviche lovers and Peruvian food lovers we couldn't wait to try Andes Cafe. We wanted ceviche of course, but I also wanted Leche de Tigre, so we asked more fish in the ceviche mixto instead of shrimp, and instead of the shrimp some crispy calamari. Staff is great, they gave us exactly as we ordered with no hesitation whatsoever. Service is quick also. Decor of the place is very authentic to Peru. The ceviche looked great, fresh fish, camote, canchitas, choclo, fried crunchy calamari, fresh onion and cilantro. The leche de Tigre had the perfect acidity, and spice to it, next time I would order more leche in my ceviche. I recommend Andes Cafe.

The food has good flavor. Ambiance needs attention, they can do better with making clients feel better.

ThI Andes Cafe is situated at the back corner of POST Houston. It specializes in South American flavors including cuisines from Argentina, Venezuela, Peru and more! The store front has an inviting neon sign boasting the Andes mountains in the background. The restaurant has a few small tables inside or you can order at the front counter and come back to pick up your food when ready if you are sitting at one of the larger tables in the open dining area of POST. The cachapa or sweet corn pancake is one of my go-tos at The Andes Cafe. The combination of sweet and savory is so satisfying. Eat it as an appetizer with friends or as your entire meal! Very cheesy and tasty. My other favorite is the coconut shrimp curry (which I did not order on my most recent trip). Very flavorful with fresh shrimp and sweet plantains! It's a hefty serving which makes the $16 price tag much more palatable. Enjoy the fast-paced, hustle and bustle of the vibrant POST Houston with these flavors from South America!

This spot is located in the POST. We tried the ceviche mixto. It took a little while for it to be ready. The seafood was quite tasty and tender. My least favorite part of the dish was the calamari - it wasn't crispy, and I didn't like the breading. Everything else was yummy. On the pricey side for the amount

We used to love this place. We went there Saturday and the food was terrible. The Lomo Saltdo tasted old and dry same for the rotisserie chicken. We also had the ceviche and it little to no flavor and the fish was not fresh. That was our last time going there.

They have a variety of international foods. After watching the Food Network Channel and intermittently fasting, I was craving Peruvian food but ended up getting Coconut Shrimp Curry from Ecuador, my husband ordered the Lomo Saltado Peruvian dish and the Sweet & Savory Corn pancake from Venezuela as an appetizer. We shared all the dishes. I was thoroughly pleased with my choice. This restaurant is located at The Post downtown and has limited seating which we were able to sit at however you could go throughout the food court and find plenty of tables to dine at. I especially liked the plantains shrimp and rice and the sauce accompanied with it. The corn pancake did have too much chewy cheese but the texture of the cake was delicious. Our food came out pretty fast. We sat at a dirty table for a while and had to ask twice to have the dishes picked up. They only had one lady taking your order at the counter and serving. But it's a pretty small place seating for 11.

I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to post a review on Andes Cafe because I love the place! I should start by mentioning I'm allergic to corn so I have not been able to try all the dishes but when I do come by they are extremely helpful with modifications to my ceviche. I've actually had the majority of the main dishes/appetizers/sides on the menu! I really appreciate how small the menu is because I think that's what makes all the dishes so good. My favorites are fish ceviche, mixed ceviche, the churrasco, and the coconut shrimp. The restaurant is very small but cute and the staff is very friendly. I love that the menu has a diverse cuisine from different South American countries so you get to try a little of everything. I recommend a visit when you are at POST HTX

Very aggressive server. She got offended when i asked about whats inside the food i was ordering and how they prepare. Maybe health department should pay a visit. I dont think their kitchen meets standards. Shame on them. Think twice before you go there.

Really a hidden gem. Harder to get to but worth the trek. The food is extremely authentic and true to the South American countries the recipes come from. Everything is fresh, very nice atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff is really friendly. You will feel you are in South America you just don't need a Passport. Get ready to explore some basic to exotic new things. The waiters will help you decide. From fish to pork, i am sure someone posted the menu... check it out. Come here, you will be glad you did and will add it to your regular be

Used to love this place until today. The owner told us we weren't allowed to sit there when we have another shops food even though we were going to get 3 plates from Andes. Made us feel uncomfortable and decide to spend money else where which is very rude there was no single patrons in that restaurant but us trying to sit and enjoy their food there. Sadly I don't recommend anymore.

Located inside POST Houston, Andes Cafe stands out for its South American inspired dishes and raw bar. Every eatery inside of POST operates on an above average cost by a couple of dollars, so be aware. With that said, the quality of Andes was on par to what I expected. The food was well cooked. The eggs I added to my entree were fried perfectly. I very much enjoyed my meal. My dining partner enjoyed his as well. No complaints here!

Wonderful food. Tasty, unique, beautifully cooked and presented. Very friendly staff and a super meal altogether.

Andes Cafe was delicious and certainly made me feel as though I was in South America. The prices are a little high and with plentiful other options, if you're willing to pay, this is a great spot for some South American flavors!

Customer service 100%. I called to ask if they could send me a menu so I could review in advance. Delores went above and beyond. We haven't even eaten at the restaurant yet and I'm already a huge fan. Unfortunately, there was an event scheduled when we arrived so we weren't able to actually eat there. But I still wanted to shout out the excellent customer service.

Food and service were great. I had the lomo saltado which was very flavorful! I also had the chicha and it was perfectly balanced. Hope to be back again to try other dishes.

Andean food has always eluded me... UNTIL NOW! & I've got to say, my taste buds loved it! I tried their Post HTX location. For being a hustlin-n-bustlin new site, the crew at Andes' had it down. This spot had the smallest wait time - and it was NOT for lack of flavor in their food. Trust me. They had their processes down and they produced fantastic food. I know - hard to believe! Empanadas Colombianas | Three tasty Colombian versions of empanadas filled with meat and potatoes all wrapped in a crunchy - fried shell of an empanada. It comes with some flavorful lightly citrus/tomato based sauce (?) that adds very milk flavor to the empanadas and somewhat doesn't stick well - even if you pour it in. I'd recommend a sauce that has a thicker consistency if possible. The weak sauce left the empanadas slightly dry, but nonetheless - it was still a great experience - 5.8/10 Cachapa with Pork | Fantasic! This cormeal-based pancake-like dish caught my eye when it passed me as I entered the store. With a strong handcrafted cheese, it all merges beautifully together (especially with the pork + sauce) to act as what I believe to be an Andean pork bun / bao bun! Mouthwatering even just to think of it! Highly recommend trying something new and exploring this dish. 7.7/10

Peruvian food is amazing but, the only consistent place I've experienced isn't in Houston. I've been to about 3 different places more than a handful of times at each and the chicken hits at times and then is dry and too salty other times. So, this place is good but it just depends.

I had the pork belly sandwhich and it was absolutely phenomenal. Every part of it came together beautifully. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned with flaky salt. It was a little pricy, but well worth it!

The food was amazing! They made a new fan out of me and my friend. I will be returning again when I'm around the area and looking for something fresh and delicious!

Estuve allí hace una semana , mi esposa pidió un ceviche el cual estaba delicioso, yo pedí un chaufa el cual es un plato del Perú , pero me digerían que lo que ellos tenían era Chaulafan el cual es un plato de Ecuador. La verdad como yo soy de Ecuador me alegre y ordené el Chaulafan, pero la verdad solo fue una mala imitación de Chaulafan . Casi se me olvida , pedí un poquito de picante o ají como nosotros le llamamos y me cobraron por darme un poco de ají o salsa picante. A mi parecer el Ají normalmente se pone en cada mesa , es como el la salsa de tomate o mayonesa que está en toda mesa de restaurante o A1 en los restaurantes Americanos . No me quedaron ganas de regresar.

We wanted to try this place, she said the cook wasn't there and we'd have to wait awhile. What a bummer too, we came all the way from Amarillo to try.

Can't go wrong getting something from here. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. This is the Lomo Saltado. It's juicy and tender and the fries are nicely seasoned. I've also had their Coconut Shrimp Curry which I recommend. Mango juice, plantains, and empanadas are also good. (Although the empanadas aren't the style I prefer). I'll keep coming back to try their other dishes.

Located inside the Post Market. Plenty of parking. Super nice staff! Did not know what to order. The woman who took our order spent time to explain each dish that we showed interest in. This place has the best South American food. Mouthwatering tasty and super delicious! Highly recommend! Plenty of seating for dining indoors.

I went to Houston to look for Bolivian food. This restaurant has food from various South American countries and it does have a few Bolivian dishes on the menu. We had the Pique Macho as an appetizer. It was my first time eating the dish so I can't verify its authenticity but I can say that it tasted delicious. I love the combination of the fries, sausage and meats but the real star was the juice that comes with it. I tasted vinegar and other goodness and I loved dipping the food to pack it with flavor. The empanadas were also very good but I wouldn't say they stood out. The ceviche mixto was on the pricier side so I did appreciate that it was something that came with plenty to share with our group of 4. The drinks were fresh. We enjoyed the natural fruit juices of mango and soursop with milk. The Chicha Morada was also a hit! The service was quick as the place is very small. I think it may have 14 places to sit total. It's located in the Post which is a big Food Hall in a building that used to be a post office. There are many other places and varieties of foods to choose from so you can eat here and then get a dessert like ice cream. To help you digest your food another fun thing you can do is go to the rooftop and walk around in the greenery. Even though this place may look small, it's well worth a stop!

Took 35 minutes to get the food. Ridiculous! For the price of the food, they need to be more efficient.

As a fan of the restaurant's East End location, I was happy to read that Andes Cafe is now located inside my weekly rotation, Bravery Chef Hall. Chef David happened to be there on our recent visit and sold us on the sudado de pescado (Peruvian seafood stew), which was on the "secret menu." It's around $20, but keep in mind it's a generous portion of perfectly cooked seafood in a savory sauce and served with rice (two of us happily shared this dish along with a few other sides). For now, it's officially my new favorite dish at Bravery Chef Hall. Looking forward to trying their sudado de vegetales (their 100% vegan stew), along with a few cebiches that I've been missing from their original location.

DELICIOUS South American food at Post Market is something different for lunch, and we loved it!! We got an order of Arepas con Queso, which are coarse white corn meal disks sprinkled with white cheese - and served with crema on the side. 3 to an order is great for sharing - well, better get 6. They are very good. Coconut shrimp curry is served with white rice, a pickled onion and tomato slaw and fried plantains. The curry is light and flavorful, pairing beautifully with the fluffy white rice. The curry doesn't overwhelm the sweetness of the shrimp - this is a great dish and we will definitely get it again! Get an Inca Cola to drink - like a fruity cream soda. Super yum and exotic 5 get on your llama and bring your mama stars!!

I used to live this place! But now...... not so much. The empanadas are pure garbage. And I would have ordered more but the lady taking my order couldn't get off her phone to take my order. It's sad to see a place go downhill so fast. They were spectacular when they were off navigation. Now I say don't waste your time. They don't care.

Excelente comida, atención; es un 10/10 recomendadisimo el encocado de camarones también

Food is good but for the price and the amount they charge can't recommend it pahdnahs. Also asked for salsa which should obviously come with the fried rice and they charge for that too. Too much for a cowboy to cotton too mis amigos

We casually came across this place while visiting the Post and were so surprised at how good it is!! Since moving to Houston I've been on the hunt for good Venezuelan food and I finally found the best cachapas! ( believe me, I've tried other places and have been mostly disappointed). We came all the way to the post just for this. Another delicious menu item is the Andes Fries (I would have taken a picture but we were so excited to eat them that I didn't have time). The location is very cute and quaint, and decorated with South American flavor. The staff is the absolute best, very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place next time you're there!

Friendly service and overall good food. The corn cakes were pretty bland but everything else was seasoned perfectly.

This was my first time trying this place! The server was friendly and he recommended me to try the ceviche embrujado "haunted" because it was "filling." I decided to give it a shot since it was my first time. It costed 25$. I was informed it would take 15-20 mins which is no big deal, since it was semi busy. I started to notice people were being served their foods before me which was odd considering I ordered before them but I brushed it off. After 30+ mins I decided to ask the server, if my food was gonna come out anytime soon. It felt like they forgot my order. He informed me that it should be coming out soon so the only thing I could do was wait. I finally got my food, which was very disappointing. The ceviche embrujado consisted of mahi-mahi, razor clams, black clams, sea urchin, lupini beans, okinawa potato, aji limo, panther's milk. My plate was missing razor clams and sea urchins! At that time, I didn't notice I was missing parts of my meal because it was my first time so I assumed the portion size was this small. I didn't notice until I compared my picture to the ones they posted on their website. I would think if they took 30+ mins to make my meal, I would think they'd get it right? Unfortunately due to this bad experience, I had to leave a low review.

Wow the food was amazing! We got an array of different foods including tostones, yuca and encebollado. Everything tasted so great, there are many options not just from Ecuador. Definitely a good place to check out. The chifles were also amazing and the green sauce was so tasty and tangy.

My husband took me here to celebrate my birthday on 10/14 and the food was delicious! We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. Each dish was fresh and flavorful. We enjoyed pairing our ceviche with the plantain chips available for purchase.

Man o man o man o man...I'm not talking about Oman the country and I'm not talking about Maná the Spanish rock group, so listen carefully to the disclaimer I will make Best burger I have had, hands down, was the Hamburgeusa | COL. The restaurant: This place is nestled in the east side off of Navigation and pretty hard to spot but when you do find it you will have found a diamond in the rough. The decor is very pleasing with lots of tables for a cafe and when I arrived there were plenty of tables to spare. Lots of choices and nice stop during Houston restaurant week. They offer many drinks, smoothies which is a nice added benefit.

Residing within POST, Andes Cafe offers multiple peruvian dishes. I had the fish ceviche which was plated well but did not include any other sides or chips.

Food sucks. I'm from the Andes and this is stain on our culture. Over priced and bland.

Went with my husband this past weekend to Andes Cafe and was not disappointed. Specifically went to try out the ceviche bar and it was delicious! Everything was so fresh and flavorful! The ceviche had just the right combinations of different fish, octopus, calamari, etc. prepared perfectly. We loved the Leche de Tigre, so flavorful and spicy. The staff were friendly and nice.

Absolutely loved Andes Cafe! A hidden gem!!We were personally served by Chef David he carefully explained the dishes and made great recommendations. The flavors and presentation were outstanding. Can't wait to go back.

We tried the Fish Ceviche and were pleasantly surprised to find out it tasted just like the delicious ceviche we ate almost daily while visiting Peru and Ecuador. We will definitely be back again!

Went to POST on a Saturday and Andes stood out because their interior design looked nice. I'm a big fan of their ceviche and lomo saltado. Also went back and got a reservation at their ceviche bar. Wow -- super innovative ceviche flavors and friendly conversation with the Chef who trained in Lima at one of the top ceviche restaurants. Authentic flavors with a modern twist!!!

Papa a La Huancaina absolutely divine and the ceviche was delish too, with Peruvian corn. Authentic and delish and really great staff too! If I lived local I'd be there regularly. Ceviche Mixto

The ce vi che !!! All the seafood is so fresh and the flavors are to DIE for. I'm drooling right now