Marlyn V.
Yelp
Cafe Tinto looks like it has the perfect making for a Colombian crossover for Americans. The place stands out with a nice storefront and a friendly chalkboard sign outside welcoming you in. Once inside the shop itself is small and made for people to either pick up to go or for a quick bite on a stool.
As for what we ordered, I was happy to see they had empandas, pan de bonos, deditos de queso y arepas! All the makings of a healthy Colombian breakfast platter. My husband and I had just come from having lunch down the street but picked up a few things for breakfast the next day. We got a meat and cheese empanada - I would personally always go with the meat in a Colombian place, they are way better. We also picked up a dedito de queso - which is similar to a cheese stuffed crossaint. The dough was good, but the inside was SO SALTY! Thankfully I was eating it with a cup of sweetened coffee the next day, otherwise it would've been too much.
My biggest disappointment was the pan con queso - it is a giant loaf of bread with cheese. Usually it has cheese inside and the dough is very soft and almost milky tasting, and this one was not. It lacked some love, or butter and definitely cheese.
Prices are very inexpensive and well worth taking your chances on trying some items. Parking is pretty terrible in the area, but if drive downt he block, you will certainly find something. Overall, I would absolutely come back and try some other baked goods.