Restaurant Santafereno

Probably the last remaining truly authentic community restaurant in Brixton. All hearty Colombian classics cooked to perfection at very reasonable prices. A very convivial communal atmosphere at weekends when Colombian families come here for a Sunday treat. We have been coming here over the last 15 years and are particularly addicted to Bandeja Paisa Grande, Colombia’s best on one platter. Another favour is Caduleta de Mariscos, a delightful seafood stew. Huge portions, honest food. They do not add the ridiculous “discretionary tip” without asking like elsewhere, so please tip if you like the food.

This place is located in Brixton village where you can find all sort of things. Foods from any country but anyway the review is about the place. The food is very good. The spicy sauce as well and gives a slight kick. The main and best things about the place is the quantity. You can get 2 wines or 2 beers and a BBQ Picada for 18 pounds and the Picada is massive. Pork belly, fried plantains,chicken and grilled meat as well. The chorizo was amazing as well and it had chips, the things nearly were falling over the plate! Both quantity and quality. The drinks were nice as well. The mango smoothie was natural and flavorful. Nice staff. If you somehow have an empty stomach you can have dessert, brownies and other things like jelly and cheese... There's a large drinks menu and a breakfast one- soup, savouries and coffee etc. Definitely a have to go and must try; you might regret not coming here. Everything is homemade. If you want a great deal and probably the best out of the whole menu you should definitely try the T-BONE steak that comes with fries, salad and fried plantains once again. Probably a 4/5 stars place, the only downside- not just this one but most reasturants in the village haven't got a toilet oft heir own except a sink and you need to go through the village to some dirty toilets.

My go to when in Brixton..food is really good...always ask for the menu of the day as there is loads of choice and food is freshly made daily. Perfect if you have kids as they have soup, main course (meat, rice, beans or lentils, potato or chips and salad) and drink on the menu of the day and costs about 11 pounds, on weekends is more.. if you have one or two small children , it's enough for all of you..food is amazing and tastes amazing.

One of my favourite places in Brixton market. They offer a lunch menu which, for a fair price (I believe it was between £10-14), which includes a drink and a main course (Unsure about desserts, however). We got a sugar cane beverage along with a chicken-based dish, which were both on point. Furthermore, the ambience was amazing, as they were playing Latino hits, usually in the 'disco' vibe, which definitely was a plus. The only main downside is that it can get cramped easily.

Food was good, I asked to swap the rice and chips for a salad and the waiter said it was ok. When they served the food they brought rice and chips that I didn't even touch, pity waste of food, waitress said if I wanted salad instead I had to pay for it, this is very odd in other restaurants they would just swap it.