La Brasa, a casual Colombian restaurant in Lake Ronkonkoma, offers diners an inexpensive menu with a variety of dishes including empanadas, classic rotisserie chicken and chorizo. Among the many positive online reviews for La Brasa, the hot dogs are a highly recommended signature menu item. Not your average hot dog, the La Brasa dogs are topped with cheese, bacon, potato chips, pineapple and chorizo. The La Brasa dogs are larger than the traditional hot dog and served on a large toasted roll. La Brasa is a full-service restaurant. Take out is available.
Gallo Tropical of Patchogue is a casual, full-service restaurant that offers diners a variety of Colombian cuisine. The Bustamente family-- a family with a rich Colombian history that influences the restaurant's culture and food--owns and operates Gallo Tropical of Patchogue. Many online reviewers recommend the mountain platter, gyro de pollo asado and charrasco. In addition to Columbian fare, Gallo Tropical offers traditional Mexican cuisine. Take out is available.
Just a short 15-minute drive from Ronkonkoma, Mi Tierrita Restaurant is a casual, full-service restaurant that offers hearty traditional Colombian food. Most reviewers note that the portions at Mi Tierrita Restaurant are large enough for two to share. Favorites among online reviewers include the arepa con queso, parilla, picada, tongue in tomato sauce, bandeja tipica and shrimp style ceviche. Take out is available.
La Pequeña Colombia has been in business for over 25 years serving Colombian and Spanish fare. Favorites among diners include planto montanero, chorizo, arepas and entrana. According to online reviewers, portions are large enough for two to share and priced reasonably. The atmosphere at La Pequeña Colombia is relaxed and casual. Friday and Saturday nights feature live music from Rene Rene.
