El Cafetal

Indian Trail, United States

4.3

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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+1 704-684-1224
Address:
4409 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch
Bike Parking
No
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Good for Working
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Indian Trail) 02:33 Saturday, 30 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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20 reviews of El Cafetal

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Place rating: 5
Indian Trail, NC
Great Columbian food like my mother in law used to make, you will not be disappointed in anything you have there. From NJ and we are picky with our ethnic culinary spots, this place is very good!
Place rating: 2
Indian Trail, NC
Very disappointed with this place. Service was good but the food was pretty bad. We got the empanadas and I’d be extremely surprised if these things weren’t frozen before they fried them. The chicken empanada was flavorless and had nasty texture. The beef ones weren’t so bad. Still not very good though. Our main entrée was terrible. It was a rice dish with a combination of chicken, shrimp, steak, oysters & squid. My first impression was the smell and it just smelled old. Seafood that is not fresh has a very district smell and taste and this dish did not smell or taste good at all. The rest of the night, even after we went home, we still smelt it and it makes me nauseated just thinking about it. I hope we just ordered wrong or just caught them on a bad night because I really wanted to enjoy this place.
Place rating: 5
Matthews, NC
We love Sunday breakfast. And, this place is on the list. Nestled next to the Food Lion in Indian Trail, this place is warm and inviting. Very clean – a must for me. And the food was excellently prepared. Definitely on the list.
Place rating: 5
Matthews, NC
Great Colombian Food!
My husband is from Colombian so he’s pretty picky about his Colombian food and he loves it!
The waitresses are the sweetest people and the service is great! Can’t beat the prices! And they have natural juices!!!
Place rating: 4
Matthews, NC
Been here a few times. Sometimes the food is spot on and delicious and sometimes not so much. The apps are always good and so are the desserts.
Main dishes especially the steak is always leather like and very hard to digest. Chicken, soups and breakfast items have always been tasty. We’ve been here a few times and enjoy most of our meals. As a non Spanish speaker we try different stuff and some of it might simply not be the flavor and preparation we’re used to.
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Arroz con pollo. Flavorful veggies. So delicious! Great portion sizes, and the chicken was capital-​T tender. Our hostess for the evening was so very considerate and gracious.
The plantains served with our meal we’re awesome — caremelizaton so that the edges were crispy, with sweet and fluffy center. Enough alone to warrant a return trip.
The chimichurri served with our piping hot, crispy empanadas offered a cool and bright contrast. Can’t wait to come back!
Place rating: 4
Matthews, NC
Loved it! Sat at one of the 4 tables out in front of the store-​front restaurant. We had a view of to parking lot but that didn’t hinder our enjoyment of the crispy comp. plantains and dipping sauces.
The wait staff was great and the menu is full of local Columbian favorites. There also was a lunch menu with 6 different entrees for $ 5.99 each. My husband ordered off the regular menu and I had the rotisserie chicken, rice, & beans from the special $ 5.99 menu. Large portion’s and was delicious.
The dress is casual and I noted they are open for breakfast too. We will try that for sure!
Place rating: 4
Matthews, NC
The beans are probably the best thing ever, along with the pork skin i could just eat those.
The food is all really good, i am not so much of a fan of their plantain but its ok. If you want a big platter of meat get the parrillada el cafetal.
Place rating: 5
Lenoir, NC
Like others above. Line at LaUnica so decided to try. Wow, fantastic ! Can’t wait to go back and try some more!
Place rating: 5
Matthews, NC
Stopped by for a late breakfast. Excellent food and great service. Can’t wait to come back.
Place rating: 4
Hoschton, GA
Awesome food, and a lot of it. Our family of 3 ate for $ 30, and had enough leftovers for another meal. The empanadas were great; perhaps the best I’ve had in a long time. I also liked the chicken and rice, as well as the platter (wish I could remember the name).
Service was great; the only weak spot was the paella, which my brother-​in-​law ordered. It just didn’t taste fresh, but overall, the menu was great, We’ll be back.
Place rating: 5
Indian Trail, NC
Very good! Original! Plantain chips and dip upon arriving. My husband and I both had a steak plate with beans, rice, plantains, sauces! It was excellent. A little pricey but we will be back. Lunch specials during the week cost 5.99 and on weekends $ 7.99. Service was very good. I recommend!
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Woo that amazing place for breakfast, lunch…
For start before u order, fried plantains.
Attention very fast, an the food is great… Omg I love this place
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Went there with my wife 7 year old and 2 year old. Wow. Food was excellent and so was the service. The kids loved the fried plantain, they serve each table. My wife had Mojarra, I had the first Carne dish on the menu and the kids spilt an arrizo con pollo. The waitress was extremely friendly, especially with the kids. Price was right too. We will be back
Place rating: 4
Matthews, NC
Love the chicken Empanadas and the sauce that comes with it… overall the food is good… service could be better
Place rating: 5
South Park, Charlotte, NC
Great food, great service! Colombians have told us that this food is the most authentic in the area. We’ve been for breakfast, lunch & dinner — have been pleased every time.
Place rating: 5
Wingate, NC
I work nearby and have eaten there several times. The food is so fresh. Me and my coworkers really like the food. The owners are super nice and eager to serve great-​tasting meals. My favorite is the chimichanga lunch special. The guacamole tastes like it was made fresh. You can’t go wrong here.
Place rating: 2
Indian Trail, NC
Wasn’t very pleased but there isn’t much Colombian food around so I guess this will do.
Place rating: 3
Indian Trail, NC
Something completely new to us so not sure what to expect. I have to say it was good but a bit on the meaty side. If you’re looking for a well balanced meal you may want to hit the La Unica. Seeing how I have no idea what to order I asked the young lady to help me out and she did very much so. The problem, not hers or mine, the language barrier. Once we hit in the same page I was happy with my choices and will return.
Place rating: 4
Indian Trail, NC
I intended on going to LaUnica, but wasn’t thrilled with the food the last time. I saw this cute little Columbian place in the same parking lot and thought I would give it a try. Glad I did! The food was fresh, authentic, and the staff were all very pleasant. I tried the Empanads, and they were a nice spin on the kind I’m used to. Made with corn cake instead of the customary pastry shells or tortillas. Very good! I’ll definitely be back to try more items. Great place to go if you want «home cooked» Columbian food. Just what I was looking for.