Tierra
(215) 324-6086
4535 N 5th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19140
40.0205
-75.1339
Neighborhoods: Hunting Park, North Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Tierra
The Owner
Tierra
Owner
The only Colombian restaurant and night club you need to visit in the city. The restaurant is open 7 days a week and the night club is open Thursday thru Saturday. Come see what the excitement is all about.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Once inside, pass the bar with the Spanish-style overhang, through horseshoe-shaped doorways, into rooms with gentle lighting and tables for two or ten. The jukebox offers today's Latin hits. The all-day menu is split into Colombian and Cuban selections. Chicken, pork, beef and seafood entrees are served with rice, beans, sweet or green plantains, cassava or potatoes. Don't leave without a piece of the sweet las tres leches (three-milk cake) or flan de leche.
User Reviews
Anonymous
August 21, 2008
My husband probably would give Tierra Colombiana four stars, but he's not writing this review. I factor ambiance into a rating and there isn't a great deal of that at Tierra.. It's a very large restaurant with a number of rooms, all of them bustling with the chatter of casually clad diners. Many speak Spanish and the noise can get a bit overwhelming. This is not a restaurant for quiet dining. Portions are more than ample and prices are very reasonable. The menu is very extensive and the food is good, not great. The octopus salad, however, is excellent. Just off the Roosevelt Boulevard, Tierra Colombiana isn't in the greatest neighborhood in Philadelphia, but certainly is far from what I'd call dangerous. There's free parking across the street in a lot in front of a chain drugstore.
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hbronsky
September 30, 2007
This is an excellent place to get good, affordable and, most importantly, authentic Latin food. The menu draws from a variety of Latin cuisines, mainly Columbian, Cuban and Puerto Rican. The Argentinian-style steak was delicious. My boyfriend is Cuban, so we were particularly pleased with the quality of the croquetas: tasty and traditional. He was also especially happy that they had batidos, as they are rare back home in California. The portions are large, giving ample opportunity for an at-home sequel if you aren't compelled to eat until its gone. The service was fair; a little slow, but pleasant. Nothing to inhibit enjoyment. Don't let the bad neighborhood deter you from visiting. The bus goes right to the restaurant and the activity of the place and the ample lighting are comforting. Just don't get lost.
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nacazo
August 07, 2007
I just ordered the fish. They gave me good bread, tasty salad, rice, black beans, plantains. The fish was very tasty (baked). Next time I'll tell them to hold the butter and the salt a little. The fresh juices are excellent (i had fresh squeezed orange). Parking is tough. ++++++++ I went again, soup and meat. Soup was outstanding flavor. One minus was that the flowers had passsed their expiration date and were a little smelly. Nothing to diminish the flavor of the food but a little annoying.
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Know Before You Go:
Service is friendly, but on occasion a language barrier can interfere with getting all food items delivered properly. Speaking in Spanish is appreciated.
The Extras:
The upstairs nightclub is open 8pm-2am, Thursday through Saturday. Caliente!
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dancing, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Permitted at Bar
Message from Tierra
The only Colombian restaurant and night club you need to visit in the city. The restaurant is open 7 days a week and the night club is open Thursday thru Saturday. Come see what the excitement is all about.
