Reviews for Colada Shop in Potomac, MD
This venue is Adorable! No surprise this little gem is a female-owned fast casual operation, with uplifting colors, scrumptious... bites and the most friendly, accommodating staff! I am obsessed with the Frozen Pina Colada and the Guava Frozé. I have been ahandful of times now, both with friends and on occasion I have stopped by and sat out back alone (with a Piña colada, ofcourse! ??) to regain composure in the midst of a busy work day. The back Terrace is a slice of serenity. Do yourself a favorand stop in ASAP- I recommend weekdays, as weekends can get crowded! However, anytime is a great time! Read more
My Cuban sandwich was delicious. The supervisor Alejandro and cashier Oliver were very hospitable. The decor is beautiful. Also... outdoor seating with cute lights. Pictured is half my sandwich. I took one bite and didn’t stop until I ate the entire half. Read more
Awful customer service, the cashiers here do not know how to treat people right. Each time I come here they are extremely rude.... I haven’t tried their food, it does look rather unappetizing. However, their piña coladas are good, albeit overpriced. Theone star is for the piña colada. Read more
As a Cuban expatriate living in Maryland, sometimes I long for some of the most iconic foods of my country, easy to find in... South Florida, but pretty rare in my zone. The ones I miss the most are those that are really the kind you get at cafes andcafeterias, like Cuban coffee "coladas" (expresso) or "cafe con leche"(Cuban versión of a latte), with perhaps a side of"croquetas" (ham, chicken or codfish croquettes) or a guava pastry. These are not dishes that you typically would make at home!And there is of course the Cuban sandwich, which as of late has found a Millennial audience, and many imitators. Well, all ofthis, and more you can find at Colada Shop, located in the Cabin John area. The shop is bright, simply decorated, with warm woodtones and splashes of color. There is a small lovely patio in the back, semi-shared with the Thai restaurant next door, Sisters.The service was warm and very friendly (thank you Lily!) and everyone makes you feel at home. The menu is very focused on Cubanfast casual food, and a nice cozy coffee bar. I had the Colada, Shop cubano sandwich, and it was a delicious interpretation of aclassical Miami Cuban sandwich; roasted pork shoulder, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles, but with some subtle tweaks (thebread was softer, and there was a savory mystery sauce in there, too) that elevated the sandwich. I also had the house-madefried plantain chips; these were fine but I always quip about the "modern" touch of slicing the plantains with the skin on(traditional ones are made with peeled plantains). They also have alcoholic drinks such as Mojito, and other fine beverages andcocktails, which was a pleasant surprise. They have their own versions of "batidos", the Cuban smoothies. There are other ColadaShop locations in Metro DC. Overall a great experience that I recommend to all of my fellow friends. Read more
The croquetas were ok, empanadas were excellent. Unfortunately the Cuban sandwich was anything but a Cuban sandwich. I... specifically asked when I ordered if it was authentic Cuban and they said yes. When I called to let them know I didn’t get theCuban sandwich but something else, they said they are “modern” Cuban so put their own twist. I can appreciate that, butshould be disclosed when asked. Too many claim to make Cuban sandwiches and very few actually know how to make them. If youdon’t know Cuban food, you may never know the difference. Think we will stick to empanadas because we’re not sure we arewilling to risk ordering the others things on the menu. Wish they were a 5 out of 5, since I live two blocks away, but time willtell. But something as simple as using turkey vs ham totally change the sandwich. Read more
Nice. We were a large group so our server is a little confused about who should get what and sometimes items are missing. It... takes sometime to let kitchen and serving staff adapt to each other. The food is really comforting. I had Guava Pastelito, SweetPlantain Torrejas, Chorizo & Chickpea, and Cortadito. Will definitely go again and again and again. Sorry to have to honestlytake away one star for service as there is no half star option, but I am sure it will get better. Read more
A nice tasty selection of cocktails and Cuban sandwiches make this and the outdoor seating a great combo for the summer. Had... the croquettes which were very good and some nice sandwiches. An ideal option in Cabin John which is getting a lot of greatplaces to eat. Read more
The spinach and cheese empanadas were amazing and the Hotel Nacional was delicious. The vibe is very cute. Can’t wait to go... back! Read more