Macondo Colombian Fusion

This place is a hidden gem in Alameda! I can’t believe I haven’t been here before. A Colombian friend of mines recommended that I come here for authentic Colombian food. It’s a super cute grab and go restaurant, and they make everything fresh daily. The owner is Colombian and from Bogota, and brings traditional recipes to Alameda. There are benches if you want to sit inside or outside after your food is prepared. We went for dinner and tried the empanadas, arepas, and bunelos. It was my first time remembering having arepas so delicious. The arepas are fusion with different flavors. We had pulled pork, quesabirria, and banh mi. The banh mi was super unique and tasted like a banh mi with a jalapeño. Their pork is so soft and flavorful. It was like lechon. Buenlos were fresh and their cheese was melting as a took a bite. Empanadas are traditional with a spicy sauce and lots of flavors to choose from. We had lechona, beef, and mushroom. Their fruit juices were also fresh. I loved the mango! The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Excellent customer service from when you order to when your food is ready! When we were there, they had so many customers come in and out, you can tell this spot is a local favorite. We will surely be back again and again.

Delicious food, the cheese arepas are my favorite with the chicken empanadas, and today I tried the panabonos, oh my, exquisite, the Colombian coffee is my favorite, the service is very good, very friendly, the place is very clean, I 100% recommend this place.😍😍😍

This place will leave you speechless asking for more! Fresh Chicken, Fresh Beef, spices on everything was superb. Started off with the Arepa’s: Colombianisimo: pulled brisket w/ hogao cooked to perfection in between a masa formed pocket with cheese and house sauce.(this was the favorite) Birria Arepa: slow cooked beef w/ pickled carrots. The beef was some of the best Birria meat I have ever tasted! Empanadas: Chicken/Beef were both good but I would choose the chicken because of the sauce that it was paired with.(game changers) Dessert: Arepa de cholco con queso, I wish I had someone making these on call. Like nothing I’ve had before and will be returning for more Authentic Colombian food here in the Bay Area is very hard to find but look no further this gem is a must try. The only thing this place needs but doesn’t is a small bar style seating or a couple tables(4 max)

I love that there’s an empanadas place in Alameda now. Unfortunately I didn’t get to try them this time. I got the Alegria Combo which is two arepas, salad, and a drink. Got the banh mi and pulled pork bbq arepas. Both were super delicious. I definitely have to come back to try the empanadas.

The arepas are simply outstanding, and the empanadas are absolutely irresistible! On top of the incredible food, the customer service is top-notch—friendly and welcoming from start to finish. This place is a true hidden gem that I can't recommend enough. As a frequent visitor, I’m always excited to come back for more. If you're looking for authentic Colombian flavors, Macondo is the place to be!

Today I visited Macondo. I greeted the rude lady at the restaurant with great enthusiasm, who I assume is also the owner. Her food is not representative of the Colombian palate either. The food is low quality and the empanadas are too greasy and tasteless. Finally, when I said goodbye, the lady didn't answer me and ignored everything. It was honestly a very bad experience. The chicken pie had potato on it, which is never served like that in Colombia.

As a Colombian, I can confidently say, after taking a bite out of the Colombianisima and the guava plantains, I was back home in my grandmothers, my mothers, and my tias kitchen ALL at once 🥹 I will forever come here now. The best Colombian comforts foods I have ever had in the bay. Add plantain and cheese to your Colombianisima. Get the guanábana juice, AND to finish it off… I died and came back more colombiana after the Arepa De Choclo I had… with cheese and condensed milk, yeah, I said it condensed milk. It ain’t a real thing without the condensed milk. Ikyky. Staff was awesome! Wish the had tables! Please don’t come here, I want this to be my home away from home food spot! 😊😁 Please enjoy this amazing arepa video!

I've been to Macondo a few times, and have loved the food every time. We decided to do a bulk order for my daughter's 2nd birthday, as the hand-held nature of the food and delicious flavors seemed like it would be a fun and easy option. Constanza (who I believe is the owner) was very accommodating and easy to work with. We ordered an array of baked and fried empanadas, several different arepas, and salad. I love that the vegetarian options still have a ton of texture and flavor. One of our guests stated that it was the best toddler party food they had every eaten :) The party was a few days ago, and I've already been back for some more empanadas! My favorites: - baked beef+potato empanada - fried birria empanada - bahn mi arepa - colombianisima arepa - Macondo salad

This place is a hidden gem in Alameda! I can't believe I haven't been here before. A Colombian friend of mines recommended that I come here for authentic Colombian food. It's a super cute grab and go restaurant, and they make everything fresh daily. The owner is Colombian and from Bogota, and brings traditional recipes to Alameda. There are benches if you want to sit inside or outside after your food is prepared. We went for dinner and tried the empanadas, arepas, and bunelos. It was my first time remembering having arepas so delicious. The arepas are fusion with different flavors. We had pulled pork, quesabirria, and banh mi. The banh mi was super unique and tasted like a banh mi with a jalapeño. Their pork is so soft and flavorful. It was like lechon. Buenlos were fresh and their cheese was melting as a took a bite. Empanadas are traditional with a spicy sauce and lots of flavors to choose from. We had lechona, beef, and mushroom. Their fruit juices were also fresh. I loved the mango! The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Excellent customer service from when you order to when your food is ready! When we were there, they had so many customers come in and out, you can tell this spot is a local favorite. We will surely be back again and again.

Macondo Columbian Fusion! Excited for a new dining experience in Alameda. Was planning to eat at Macondo but realized when we arrived it's a take out restaurant. Ok, so we will go home to eat. The menu had some yummy selections and what we thought were samples of the empanadas in the case looked huge and we were excited! We ordered a mushroom, birria and lechora empanada, a banh mi arepa, Macondo salad and beet salad. We didn't look into the stapled bag until we got home. Missing the beet salad. Darn it. We were feeding three people and wanted to sample a little of everything. Why are the empanadas not the size of the ones we saw in the case -- or were those not empanadas? And we also realized some empanadas are baked and some are fried-- but we weren't given a choice in our order and all appeared to be fried. Barring those questions and discrepancies, the food was tasty but not as exciting as I was hoping. But I think I need to go back to understand what I really ordered. And try them again.

Sometimes "fusion" is just "too creative " for me. But here at Macondo, the combination of flavors is a nice balance. They mix in a little bit of other flavors just to enhance the traditional arepas. I just wished the arepas were slightly crispier. They probably were when they were made. That is a challenge with take out only places. We walked down the block to the benches and the arepas were starting to crumble. Nonetheless, delightful! I enjoyed the quesabirria arepa and its pickles. The sweet choclo was very cheesy. Not fusion. Once again delightful. The beef empanada, not fusion, was crispy.

Not the empanada that I'm used to, but it was tasty. Cute location very convenient. I love a good one hand snack!

This is a very late review, so my apologies! I stopped by to order the banh mi arepa and farmers arepa. The banh mi arepa has yummy juicy brisket (meat). I unfortunately can't really handle spicy stuff like the jalapeno though I know that's a common ingredient in banh mi. It also contained carrots. I thought this was an interesting and unique item since I haven't often seen fusion cuisine arepas. As for the farmers arepa, it was also pretty good, it's more on the sweet side because of the plantains. I do wish they had more vegetarian options, especially ones that have plant-based meats, to be more comparable to the meat-containing arepa options.

Empanadas was authentic but not impress with the rest. Take out only! So if you're planning to dine in, this place is not recommended.

In my opinion, Macondo is currently the best spot on Webster to grab a quick bite on the go. The arepas are fresh and delicious and you can see the labor of love that goes into the cooking process by literally looking into the open kitchen while your meal is prepared to order. As soon as I enter the cozy shop, I feel like I'm transported into an abuelita's house in the campos outside of Bogotá. If you've never had arepas, they are a universal crowd-pleaser: a base of sweet corn tortilla filled with cheese, meat, and or veggies. Crispy, chewy, warm, savory, and best of all... portable!

Cut and pasted from their website: "Macondo is a fictional town described in Gabriel García Márquez's novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude." "The yellow butterflies of our logo appear in the novel "Cien años de Soledad" (Hundred Years of Solitude)." Quality/Quantity - The quality of the food is 5 stars. The quantity is 4 stars. Pulled Pork BBQ Arepa - One of their best sellers and it did not fail. Perfect blend of pork and cabbage, etc. Quesabirria Arepa - This was good also, but needed way more sauce. At minimum, two sauces. I know this is fusion, but I am used to dipping birrias. Also, the pickled carrots were a very nice touch and with good flavors. Mushroom Empanada - My daughter's and mine's favorite, especially with their sauce. Chicken Empanada - Our least favorite. But again, the sauce is/was amazing! I can put this sauce on everything. Both empanadas were good, just too small. Am I being greedy? These are baked? Tasted and looked deep fried. Simple menu done well. Atmosphere - Even with GPS, it is not easy to find. It might have been me, or the rain, or a busy Webster street? But once I parked, I found the place easily by walking. If the city allows, can I suggest bigger and more signage? Very small take out business. Simple, nice decor, see pictures. Street parking, metered right in front, and free residential parking around the corner. Small display, but missing signage. I would/might have liked to try a few items, if I had known what they were. I might have made a few impulse purchases...? See pictures. Small open kitchen. Bench seating inside and outside for waiting. It was raining today, so I chose to stay indoors. Service - Good. I shared that I was a first time customer and asked for suggestions. She answered the question, but it was not a suggestive sell, so I asked for a few more minutes to read and study the entire menu. Price - $27, I was worried it was not enough food after I saw the size of the empanadas. But because we are light eaters, it was just enough. FYI - Pricing on your website is outdated, please update or take off the prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022. Why did it take me so long to discover you?

I have never had Arepas before, so I never knew what I was missing out on until today. On the other hand, my partner has tried Arepas a few times before, but ultimately, Macondo's Arepas has topped all the other Arepas he has tried. Guess I got pretty lucky landing Macondo as my introduction to Colombian food! I came across Macondo randomly when searching up for a place to eat around Alameda. We came on a Friday night, around 7PM, to find out that it's a made-to-order and takeout only. Inside is basically just a counter for taking orders, some cute decor, and a few chairs laid out for customers waiting on their orders. I probably should have researched this part a little better, but oh well, didn't mind too much! Parking was fairly easy to find if you turn off from the main street, Webster. I visited the area last week as well and parking is relatively easy to find. We asked the lady manning the counter what her favorites were, and she suggested Quesabirria, Banh Mi, Pull Pork, and Venezuelan Arepas. I believe she also mentioned the Mushroom Empanada, which was perfect because I knew I wanted that! I ended up choosing the combo that comes with 1 Arepas, 1 Empanada, 1 salad, and a drink. I went with the Venezuelan Arepas and she informed me that that particular one comes at room temperature. Also, the Mushroom Empanada, the Macondo Salad and Blackberry fruit juice. My partner opted for the 2 Arepas combo that comes with a side and drink. As the kitchen seemed to be only handled by the counterperson and 1 other in the back, it took ~10 mins for our order to be ready. We ended up taking our order home to enjoy and throughout the whole way, we can smell how mouthwateringly delicious it was, haha. My blackberry drink was pretty sweet, but tasted like real juiced blackberry. Thicker in consistency than normal store-bought juice. It was pretty good, but I think I liked my partner's mango juice more, haha. The Macondo Salad was pretty decent in size for a side! It's tangy, fresh, and had a variety of texture to the bites. I'd definitely get that salad again the next time I go for a combo. Next, my Mushroom Empanada! I may be biased because I love mushrooms and this was a yummy empanada. Crispy on the outside, but flavorful and hot on the inside. There's quite a few variety of veggies mixed in, but they all blend well together! Lastly, the Venezuelan Arepas! I can only describe this as something similar to a pita pocket, but the outer layer is a bit gritty (like an English Muffin) and has a bit of chewiness to it. The inside was stuffed with chicken breast, finely stuffed cilantro, and supposedly some avocado, but I'm not sure I got much avocado in mine. I'd imagine it being a really good mix though if more was added. The chicken breast wasn't particularly dry, but not particularly moist either, it was good. The cilantro added a bit of a refreshing aspect to it. Everything combined together was great. My partner's Arepas was much more flavorful and juicy! Maybe I didn't get the best option for me, but I enjoyed it! Next time, I think I'll try the Banh Mi or Maite. I was a bit skeptical about the Banh Mi, but it seems to be a pretty popular menu item amongst the Yelpers. Service is informative and friendly! Definitely coming back for sure!

We had the hawaiian, lechon and beef empanadas. They were all delicious and the side sauces were stellar. Service was attentive and helpful when deciding what to get. It's a small space but they have an outside bench and seating for 4 inside.

Estaban buenisimas las empanadas fritas, muy bien servicio, tambien tienen jugos naturales .

Small and unassuming, blink and you'll miss it hole in the wall but it punches way above its weight! Judy, or Julie, was sweet and delightful, and my order was ready in about 5 minutes. This is mainly a takeout place, but it was neat and clean inside. I had the banh mi arepa and cheese bread. Both were absolutely wonderful, with the arepa being an absolute standout! There are so many more items that I want to try next time. Three thumbs up!

Food is delicious! Definitely recommend all of their empanadas and Arepas! Their agua de maracuya is also so good!!!

Amazing food! Tried 3 different types of arepas and 3 different empanadas and they were fantastic! Everyone was happy and we can't wait to go back to try the other varieties. The combo special of empanada, arepa, salad and a fruit drink was a great bargain with so much for the price ($16 or $17 I think?) Only downside is you need to take it to go. You might end up wolfing it down on the bench outside because you can't wait to tear into it.

What a cute little place!! The arepas were absolutely delicious; soft little crispy corn buns that envelope delicious cheese and meat. I've been to authentic Colombian restaurants in Miami and in Bogota and Cartagena (and I'm going back this summer to Colombia again) and this food is absolutely spectacularly authentic and delicious. Got the Banh Mi Arepa and a Cheese Arepa and I'll be back every week for more - such a great local small business and incredible decor inside. Highly recommended!

It's been hard to find Colombian food in the Bay but if you're looking for an arepa for some comfort food then this is your new go to spot!

Macondo Columbian Fusion opened in the to be Greek Meze space that never opened. just take out available, no dine in. a bench outside available for (s)eating. Macondo is a La Cocina alum. offerings: breakfast/lunch & dinner arepas, empanadas, salads, sides, sauces. drill: either call in or order in person. food ready in minutes. eats: quesabirria arepa (8) with consumme -arepa looks the Columbian version of a Med. pita pocket. it can be a versatile vessel for many different kinds of stuffings. -filled with a generous portion of tender, moist, juicy strands of braised birra mixed with cheese, pickled red onions, carrots, and cilantro. by itself it's deliz. with beef consumme added, this elevates this arepa to another unami level. degrees beyond the usual taco version. mushroom empanada (3.5) come with sauce -unlike other Latin versions, these are moist inside and soft on outside not an hard shell. -center has sauteed mushrooms & carmelized onions which are liquefied, juicy, not solidified semi-chewy. the orange sauce amplifies the unami sensation, not smothering it. sweet corn cake (comped) -owner was so nice to give me one as she thought i walked here. (i didn't) -delicate soft cake that goes well by itself or with any leftover sauces/consumme. 4.5 stars great value. unique usuage of arepas/empanandas to dispense food. take outs: -haven't ate arepas in quite awhile since discovering them decades ago in the mission, s.f. -there's parking somewhere around the block or across the street. -March is women history month...

Looking for a new place with great food in Alameda? Macondo is your next stop! They opened recently, so definitely try this place soon! Staff and Service: - There aren't any tables here, so it is a place to order and eat elsewhere - I think the person who helped us is the owner - such a nice woman. She allowed us to try the juice before ordering, and we ended up ordering two! Food and Drinks: - Passion fruit juice: tart juice packed with a lot of flavor. - Quesabirria Arepa: My, oh my. This was so tasty! Comes with a small cup of consome, and comes with a ton of flavor. There are some shredded carrots that come on top of the super flavorful meat / cheese mixture. I will definitely be ordering many of these next time I visit. - Banh Mi Arepa: the toppings made it taste like a banh mi (pickled carrots, jalapeños, etc.); however, the meat was not that of a banh mi. That being said; the brisket was still tasty! I did get some fatty pieces I couldn't eat, but the flavor was good. - Beef Empanada: I do wish this was larger in size - was quite small (about three small bites). The flavor was good though. - Beet Salad: average beet salad - comes dressed already (couldn't really tell what the dressing was). Miscellaneous: - Parking is pretty tough on Webster, especially Saturday afternoons close to the hours of the farmers market. - A bench and two chairs are available inside to sit on while waiting for your food - Food is made fresh to order, so expect to wait a little bit (nothing absurd)

Very tasty. For the longest time this was an abandoned place that was a Greek place I think. Once I saw the place back alone with colour and life, it was interesting to see Colombian in Alameda. I like it. Rare and savoury. Before seeing the menu I knew arepas more or less had to be there. I then notice the title says fusion so I was ready to see what was in store. I went for the banh mi and pulled pork arepas. Baked plantain. The place is very small. Only benches for the wait time and it does get crowded. Wait time was okay and worth it as my food was delicious. Got my order to go and the packaging was very well wrapped. Prices are reasonable. The smell was so good that I was already tasting the flavour mid air. I would have preferred my different arepas in different smaller boxes but it's fine. The banh mi was a little less with flavour but was my mothers favourite and the pulled pork was nice, savoury, sweet, and very warm. The garnishes with the cabbage and veggies bring it to a new level. I must say that it's upsetting that the sauces cost a bit but they have several to enjoy. Empanadas and some drinks are on the menu as well. Place seems clean and you can see your food being prepared wide open. Recommend. Closest BART station is downtown Oakland or Lake Merritt AC Transit buses 20, 51A, O, 96, and 78 go by here easily.

Cheaper than a plane ticket to Columbia! AND GLUTEN FREE! Arepas and empanadas filled with a multitude of deliciousness, from fusion inspired Bahn Mi to traditional flavors. The beef is so flavorful and tender, the empanadas are light and seasoned perfectly! Bonus, they carry Colombian single origin coffee too!

This place is so lovely! The food is delicious. While I am a total meat-atarian my favorites are the mushroom empanada and the veggie arepa. Both have such wonderful flavors. The quesabirria arepa, banh mi arepa, chicken empanada, and beef empanada are all delish too. Don't forget to order some aoli it's a great dipping sauce. The interior is adorable, you can tell someone has put a lot of thought into how it looks. Clean, bright, and beautiful.

I wanted to give a great review for this lovely restaurant and its owners. The empanadas, juices, and arepas are a taste of heaven and very authentically Colombian. I am Colombian myself and I confirm they do a perfect job with their food and flavors. I highly recommend the beef empanada with the ají sauce and also the passionfruit/Maracuya and Lulo juices. :)

Esta cocina es una delicia, muy bien presentada muy sabrosa con grandes salsas. I have known Colombian cuisine when I was younger , this is fun and first rate!

Las mejores empanadas, viva Colombia Carajo!!!! If you're looking for the best Colombian restaurant in the SF Bay Area, look no further... Macondo Colombian Fusion Food!!! Simply spectacular...

It's been 24 hours since I had the Chicken Empanadas with the Colombiania Erepa "pulled pork", and it's burned into my brain now. I was completely ready to be disappointed with watered down Latino fare for the Yoga people out there. Instead, I found my new go to place for when your palate has the need for something unique. My advice is to get the sauces as well. They add a whole other level of taste! Do go now!

This review is late...my bad! Okay people its time to review this place. Let talk about this place. Listen, I've been traveling my tooshie all over CA to get Colombian food! San Francisco, San Jose even Los Angeles. This is just a small place to grab your food and go. It's not a sit down restaurant. All the food that I have tried from here has been delicious! -The chicken empanadas w/ the aji salsa -The colombian beans -Bunuelos -Passionfruit juice -Blackberry juice -Lulo juice -Plain arepas -Precio arepa Everything i listed is like having colombian food from home (bogota). I love this place and will continue to go here!

We got 4 arepas - Mexican, Columbian, veggie, birria - and they were great! Lady behind the register was helpful with our choices. Small space is immaculately clean. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Today I visited Macondo. I greeted the rude lady at the restaurant with great enthusiasm, who I assume is also the owner. Her food is not representative of the Colombian palate either. The food is low quality and the empanadas are too greasy and tasteless. Finally, when I said goodbye, the lady didn't answer me and ignored everything. It was honestly a very bad experience. The chicken pie had potato on it, which is never served like that in Colombia.

I'm not very familiar with Colombian cuisine, but Macondo is amazing. I tried their banh mi arepa and it was exactly what I'd hoped: hot, fresh, flavorful, and just the right amount of messy. I'll be back, and often.

I was very impressed with the food and service at Macondo. The aborrajados were my favorite! Also had the pulled pork arepa and it was delicious. I need to go back and try more of their menu items, and also get more aborrajados.

Delicious! The macondo salad is amazing. Farmers arepa and ban mi are my favorites. If you haven't eaten here you need to try it!

Great food, kind people, good location. I had the pandebono, beef empanada, farmer's empanada, and mango juice - would recommend all. Definitely worth if you're thinking of trying!

Loved this place. Great prices and great food. All the arepas had really good flavor, the salad was really fresh and I loved that it had corn in it. I wish that there was seating, but for the price of the items I don't mind.

Banh mi arepas is so good I hope everyone has a chance to have one with their fruity drinks

My husband picked up food to-go, our first time trying this place out! We love arepas and are so happy one finally opened up nearby. It's located on webster street, right next to where my husband gets his haircut so it's super convenient for him to order food, get a hair cut, and the food should be ready for pick up. He said the staff were friendly and the food was quick, as it is mainly a counter and you can't really sit down and eat. We ordered: - Macondo salad: super vinegar-y! I'd say it's more of a side salad and one order came in what looked like a 24 oz container so it's super worth it! - Veggie arepa: was ok, needed something else to tie in the ingredients... maybe more sauce? - Farmer's arepa: very good! Might've tasted even better with a salsa, though. - Maite arepa: this one was our favorite out of the savory arepas! - Chocolo arepa: very yummy! Would taste great with a spiced hot chocolate or Mexican mocha- it's neither sweet nor savory... it's just right! - Beef empanada: I always like Colombian empanadas because their wrap is normally more textured, similar to their arepas. Also very good. Next time, I'll try the popular banh mi arepa and the more simple cheese arepa. Very excited Macondo has opened near us! We'll be regulars.

Macondo Colombian Fusion is the ideal restaurant for many different occasions. I think food is a way to express love and share with others, I love being able to bring a taste of Colombia in the Bay Area anywhere I go. It's hard to describe each ingredient because they're characterized by the richness in diversity but one think I can tell it's all their options are made with amazing freshest ingredients. Here's a picture of the "Quesabirria Arepa" -- Cheesy Birria with pickled red onion, Carrots, Cilantro and Consommé. There's different options for breakfast , lunch or dinner. They also have empanadas, salads and NATURAL juice!! Please do to yourself a flavor and stop by to try out this amazing food, the problem it's that after you try it you'll want to go all the time.

Great Colombian food in Alameda Really good empanadas and arepas - the traditional one is my favorite

I have wanted to try this place since hearing about it. We split 3 arepas between myself and my wife--the veggie, the bahn mi, and the quesabirria. Veggie was not bad, veggies had a nice grilled flavor. The bahn mi was my favorite, the brisket was delicious, although on a whole, it did not remind me of a bahn mi whatsoever. I liked the quesabirria the least--plenty of meat, but it just tasted boring. I swear the cheese on it tastes like swiss, which surprised me. Overall, it was okay, but it will probably be awhile before I come back. One arepa felt like not enough food, but two is a bit much (heavy on the cornmeal cakes), and on the expensive side, as two of the meat ones would set you back $16 before tax/tip. Maybe it would be nice if they offered an arepa + empanada combo. Nice folks anyways, so I don't feel right giving a poor review, but I can't do more than 3/5.

I visited Macondo for the first time yesterday with a friend. We didn't realize that there was no seating, but we sat on the bench outside to eat. The baked plantain was delicious! It was topped with a tomato sauce and cheese. I had never had plantains cooked that way. I would go back just for the baked plantains. But I would also go back just for the empanadas. They were the best I had ever had. They offered a generous portion of beet salad and it was good. I liked the chicken arepas but it wasn't my favorite dish. But I think that just a taste preference and not a reflection on the food. They cooked everything to order so the food came out hot and fresh. The only note I can offer is that it took a very long time to get our food during lunch. So,you might want to try to order ahead if your time is limited.

Super yummy! Checked this place out today and had the quesabirria. The corn cakes were light and filled with a generous portion of shredded beef, gooey cheese and some shredded veggies. Comes with consommé on the side for more juicy-ness, but you really don't need it cause this arepa is already super moist. Get plenty of napkins, this one's a bit messy. I definitely recommend it and will be coming back. Good customer service, definitely a to go place, parking in the area is better than on Park street. The wait wasn't long, but I think you can call in your order if you're in a rush. Check it out!!

Farmers arepa was incredible! I've been wanting to try this spot and it did not disappoint, I'll definitely be back soon.

The food here is DELICIOUS!!!! I ordered through Grubhub so I don't have experience with the service. Food was plentiful. The empanada had a perfect dough to filling ratio. Definite ordering again!

There are few places I would eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Macondo is one of them (even if they're hours are limited). I just had their Alameda Restaurant Week prix fixe order: chicken empanada, birria arepa, a plantain fritter (not seen on their current menu) and a drink (soursop juice). Everything was made fresh to order (took about 20 minutes) and tasted phenomenal! I'm extremely satisfied/full but craving to eat this again for dinner. While you wait, the European market next door is worth a visit to kill the time. Just do yourself a favor and try this place out! You won't be disappointed.

Just really good arepas! I I only wish there was room to eat inside. Especially liked the veggie arepa

It's great to have more variety here in Alameda. The arepas and empanadas are great. The salad and drinks are also unique. The prices for the combos are just right. I wish parking around Webster is easier. They do make the arepas and empanadas fresh but it also means a longer wait time. It is a give and take for the service and freshness.

Really delicious arepas! I tried the veggie and the maite (chicken and mushroom). Both had the right balance of flavors to go with the corn wrap. The veggie had well cooked zucchini and caramelized onion. The maite had a generous filling of savory chicken. They somehow keep the corn wrap moist and it holds the ingredients together well. The person who answered the phone and took my order was very nice and they were friendly and prompt at pickup. Excited to go back! One suggestion is to consider a takeout package that doesn't include plastic (paper would be great as it is compostable).

All the food I ordered today was delicious. My family and I shared the Perico (breakfast) arepa, frijoles and a sampler of the mushroom, chicken and beef empanadas. I loved the arepa and I appreciate they give the option for fried or baked empanadas. I'll definitely go back to try their combos.

We order three different arepas and empanadas! They were so tasty and filling. Would deff order from this place again.

I got the Farmers arepa. It was a delicious blend of salty and sweet. So glad I discovered this place. They have only been open a month, but already many different types of areapas to choose from. I'm also Colombian so I can vet it was authentic