This morning I visited Maize and Wheat and was very happy that I did. I got the Chicharrona Arepa, and it was totally excellent. I thought it was a good size and had plenty of filling. The fried pork belly was crispy in some spots and soft and chewy in others, just like it's supposed to be. There was lots of mozzarella and every once in a while you got a bite of sweet plantains. It was really delicious. The coconut limeade was so good - a bit creamy and sweet and the perfect balance between lime and coconut. Also got the guayaba empanada, which I thought was a little small, actually. But it was a delicious combination of sweet guava and salty mozzarella within the fried dough. Definitely will be back to try some of the desserts, as they all sounded amazing. Clean and bright inside, plenty of seating, service was quick.

What doesn't go well at Maize and Wheat?! This review is so long overdue. This is one of those places that becomes a regular place to visit....it's like an extension of my kitchen table. They are always welcoming! The fresh fruit juices are healthy. The arepas are delicious. Even as a coffee snob as it's my religion ;) I am so pleased to be able to get good coffee. We are crunchy type people so always having that as an option and dinner wins over and over in my book! I'm a kind sharing person.... but I'm not sharing my yucca fries. I'm smacking your hand! You can't go wrong. Oh. Soups! On a cold day after we took care of our horses.....it so hits the spot. Love!!!!

First time guests, we will return. You will order at the counter before you are seated. Our host was kind and walked us through the menu options. Food is delicious. We tried two soups. The Cesar salad for fiber. Guayaba Flour empanada. And the Lulo tropical juice. The Ajiaco Soup is going to be my new go to for chicken soup on a cold day. Delivered with a side of Avocado, white rice and a coffee creamer. Served at a hot hot hot temperature which I enjoyed very much. The plantain soup was tasty and hearty had a stew like quality. The guayaba empanadas was the perfect dessert like treat. Sweet, the flavor Reminded a bit of a crab Rangoon. The star of our meal was the Lulo tropical juice. I had never tried this exotic fruit and I'm so glad I did. Tasted very fresh and not artificial. The dinning room is clean and welcoming. I like the colorful window shutter wall booths. Seems like a family run operation in a great way. We will return.

I was out running errands in the area and needed something light to hold me over until my friend's birthday lunch this afternoon. I decided to take a quick peek at the menu to see if they had any empanadas to hold me over and they did. I was quite surprised after walking in as it was bigger than I imagined. There's ample booths and tables and they even have a bar! I walked up to the cashier and ordered my chicken empanada, which came out to $4.74. Not bad! She gave me a number with a stand to wait until my order was ready. Since I was getting this to go, I decided to sit in a booth and wait until it was ready. I got a chance to look around and admire all the bright colors and all the things that represented Colombia. The other patrons at the tables were all enjoying their food and conversations and overall, the vibe seemed really positive. It's the little things like this that I enjoy about smaller restaurants. After a short while, my order was brought to me and off I went. The first bite was good! It was still hot but you could really taste the freshness of the corn as well as the other ingredients. It came with some sort of sauce (I'm guessing it's a hot sauce of some sort). I dipped my empanada in there to try it and it wasn't bad but def. has a kick. I was really hoping for a bit more flavor with the chicken but nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. This place has everything from breakfast to dinner, a bar with happy hours throughout the week, and an abundance of juices, salads, and dessert. I definitely want to come back and check out the rest of what this place has to offer.

Had the bandeja paisa, an empanada and tres leches cake. All of it was super delicious!! The only thing I didn't eat was the fried egg as it was a bit too greasy for me. Will definitely go back again next time I'm in the area!

Stopped by Maize and Wheat over the weekend and got a veggie arepa. It was delicious! It came with plantains, carrots, mushrooms, and other veggies it packed a lot of flavor. My son enjoyed their white rice and plantains. Which is always a win with a toddler! My sis ate the churrasco and she said it was good.

I drive past this place all the time and finally made a stop in. I was in the mood for an empanada. I ordered both the chicken and cheese empanada. Other empanadas were great!! I would order either again but the cheese surpassed the chicken. I also ordered the Grilled Beef Arepa which I also really enjoyed and would order again. The price was great! I love when my husband and I can eat for under 50 dollars. I feel like it's hard to find these days. We got two arepas, four empanadas, a fountain drink and a side of plantains and spent less than 50 dollars. The staff was also very helpful and helped us decide what to get. Usually, I take their advice but today I had to listen to my cravings. He recommended the Columbia arepa which has sausage in it and the bandeja pasta. This is the perfect place for a casual, fast and inexpensive meal. We would come back especially for cheese empanadas.

So good I posted it twice. They killed it. The capers and cream and avocado. Perfect. My toddler loved it too.

Great food and friendly service! I came here with my partner recently and it was very cold, windy, and lightly snowy night. I got the ajiaco soup and it was perfect to warm me up. Between the rich soup, the chicken and potatoes inside, and the rice on the side that I added, I was sooooo full by the time we got done. The capers were a nice touch to round out the flavors. My partner got the bandeja paisa. The plate came loaded so high with rice, beans (I don't know what kind, but they weren't the kind of red beans or black beans we've had before at other Latin American restaurants), plantains, a fried egg, and so much meat! It was definitely big enough for two people to share without getting anything else. The fried pork was a bit on the chewy side, but I liked the flavor of the ground beef and the Colombian sausage. For drinks, I got a passion fruit juice and my partner got a guava juice. The passion fruit was okay, but I was expecting it to be a bit more sweet. The guava juice was amazing and I'll get that next time! It wasn't very busy inside with diners since it was a Monday night, but they were pretty busy the whole time with people picking up to go orders. I would come back again! It's nice to have another Latin American food option in the rotation!

Super yummy Colombian restaurant in Brentwood. I love the beef empanadas, both the flour and the corn! On my most recent visit, I got the Bandeja Paisa, which to me, is like a big combination plate that comes with white rice, red beans, fried belly pork, ground beef, a fried egg, sweet plantains, an arepa, and avocado! I subbed the sausage for shredded chicken. Nom! They offer side sauces, and I am not 100% sure what's in them (one is tomato based) but they are delish!