A raucous, salsa-filled Colombian archway in Elephant & Castle hiding London's best Dominican fried chicken.
Ordering Strategy
Most people are here for the Dominican fried chicken (Pica Pollo), even though it is a Colombian restaurant. Portions are massive—the smallest chicken portion can feed a very hungry person or be shared.
What to order
Pica Pollo
A Dominican obsession described as 'KFC amped up,' featuring chicken with a batter that splutters into 'dark brown curlicues' and served with 'bofes' (lung jerky) and tostones.
Bandeja Paisa
A hearty Colombian staple that is executed with 'extra-ordinary detail.'
Ajiaco
A Bogotá soup and 'deep cut' on the menu that relies on the unique taste of guascas, a leafy herb vital to Colombian cuisine.
Empanadas
Corn-dough pastries described as 'singing of corn' and filled with slow-cooked strands of beef.
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Top critic: Jonathan Nunn (90%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
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Agreement 9 pts
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Coverage 6 pts
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Public Signal 11 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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3 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (419 reviews)
Good to know
Located in a railway arch. The music is very loud (salsa/Latin), making it a high-energy community hub rather than a quiet dining spot. Note: There was a taco spot in Brixton also named La Barra (referenced in some older data) which is a different, unrelated business.
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