2295 Broadway, Oakland, USA

$$$ ・ Colombian,Contemporary

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

A festival atmosphere, advertised by a lively playlist of Latin music and colorful décor, may draw you in off the street, but the charming service and soulful, satisfying cooking seal the deal. Alongside an assortment of ceviches and empanadas, the menu proudly announces its Colombian bona fides with dishes like patacones (smashed fried plantains) and arepas, but isn’t shy about departing from tradition. The cooking embraces the country’s multicultural influences, including African and Lebanese, spotted in items like a labneh dipping sauce served with cheese-filled yuca buñuelos, or a leche de tigre with tahini. This isn’t a spot for a quiet, pensive night out, but if the volume is elevated, so too is the sense of fun.

Reservation number

tel:+1 510-922-9687

Website

https://www.parcheoak.com/

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