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Orange County - Donde Adela Colombian restaurant
7.0

Donde Adela Colombian

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    good

Food: Flavorful delight in large portions

Regardless of the lack of dish variety, the overall impression of the food at Donde Adela could disarm any critic. The taste aspect was often found to be delightful and tantalizing, while the ingredients were always described as fresh. Offering its guests generous portions, the restaurant draws you in with the promise of leftovers from an officially described ordinary experience. However, the value response was merely lukewarm, with an occasional note on high prices.

  • Large Portions

    Huge, generous portions ensuring leftovers, enhancing the dining experience.

  • Okay Value

    Fair pricing and portion size mentioned, but some note high prices.

  • Bad Variety

    Rotating menu items prevent consistent experience for repeat visits.

Top 3 dishes at Donde Adela Colombian

  1. 1

    Empanada 🏆

    Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned; empanadas are highly recommended.

    Empanada dish
  2. 2

    Bandeja Paisa

    Huge plate with delicious, perfectly cooked variety of components; very filling.

    Bandeja Paisa dish
  3. 3

    Frijoles en Cazuela

    Bean soup with chorizo, plantains, avocado, a hit among customers.

    Frijoles en Cazuela dish

Vibe: Disruptive ambiance for dates

The ambiance of this Colombian gem certainly wouldn’t win it any awards. Customers verbalizing their excitement during a game created a disruption, making the possibility of an intimate date feel remote. How to choose a drink, in this sea of ordinary choices, could be the biggest decision you would have to make on such a night.

  • Okay Drinks

    Services and food good, but drinks menu could offer more.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Loud noises disrupted the experience, with screaming customers during a game.

Perks: Parking problems and rowdy noise

The perks sways aren’t of much help to Donde Adela either. The shouting during a game was one thing, but the rushed order placements certainly made the overall experience uncomfortable. Add to that the long waits due to its small size, making large group visits a nightmare. Parking may be okay, but finding it in a strip mall could be a task in itself.

  • Okay For Kids

    Casual and clean, with very pleasant servers for family dining.

  • Bad Service

    Slow service and rude staff reactions negatively impact customer satisfaction.