El Parche Colombiano
Colombian restaurant · Victory Heights
11740 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
Highlights
Authentic Colombian cuisine with flavorful empanadas
Authentic Colombian cuisine with flavorful empanadas
"Everything on the menu is gluten-free, except postre de maracuya and Pony Malta, a non-alcoholic beverage from Colombia. That makes El Parche a great place for anyone to eat, regardless of gluten sensitivity. The bandeja paisa is reminiscent of a full English breakfast with fried eggs, tenderly cooked pinto beans, shredded beef carne molida, chorizo, arepas, and tajadas maduras (fried sweet plantains). Super-crispy golden-brown empanadas, made with corn dough, are filled with potatoes and cheese or a choice of meats. For dessert, El Parche’s coffee flan tastes like a dense, rich tiramisu." - Eater Staff
"Rather than supplying your next party with a sack of chips, invest in dozens of El Parche Colombiano’s miniature empanadas. They’re the only thing worthy of ordering on repeat from this Pinehurst spot’s roof. Crisp corn shells crack open like a locket to reveal molten white cheese or tangy shredded beef and mashed potato. And despite simmering in hot oil for several minutes, there’s nary a lick of grease. Can’t say that about a bag of Lay’s." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, carlo mantuano
"Rather than supplying your next party with a sack of chips, invest in dozens of El Parche Colombiano’s miniature empanadas. They’re the only thing worthy of ordering on repeat from this Pinehurst spot’s roof. Crisp corn shells crack open like a locket to reveal molten white cheese or tangy shredded beef and mashed potato. And despite simmering in hot oil for several minutes, there’s nary a lick of grease. Can’t say that about a bag of Lay’s. If you find yourself up north in need of a quiet, sit-down brunch that involves a decent steak and some fried eggs, El Parche Colombiano can be that lifeline. Otherwise, just stick to the empanadas. That's the real selling point of El Parche Colombiano." - Aimee Rizzo
"This Colombian restaurant up in the Northgate area has an all-day menu of lovingly crafted comfort food. Among the items on the brunch side of things are the bandeja paisa, with grilled skirt steak, chicharron, chorizo, sweet plantains, and an egg. And the empanadas, made with shatteringly crisp fried corn dough, are also supremely satisfying." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Sophie Grossman, Eater Staff
"El Parche Colombiano is Seattle’s only Colombian restaurant. Plantain lovers will find everything from a patacon (twice-fried plantain) burger to a massive fried plantain dish topped with sauteed vegetables and slices of avocados. Craving an arepa for breakfast? You can stop by for the huevos pericos con arepa, a hearty plate of eggs, diced tomatoes and sauteed onions served with warm Colombian arepas. You can dine inside the colorful interior decorated with soccer memorabilia, or order takeout and delivery." - Elizabeth Delgado
