4/5 Michael U. 3 years ago on Google
Although
most
Las
Vegas
residents’
idea
of
Latin
or
South
American
fare
begins
and
ends
with
the
nearest
Taco
shop,
a
closer
look
at
the
local
scene
shows
evidence
of
everything
from
Peruvian
to
Brazil
and
Argentina
while
Oiga,Mire,Vea
has
represented
Colombia
since
the
turn
of
the
century.
Located
at
2580
South
Decatur
Boulevard
since
2000,
not
far
from
West
Sahara
but
somewhat
hidden
inside
the
South
Sahara
Pavilion,
Oiga,Mire,Vea
bills
itself
as
the
“first
authentic
Colombian
restaurant
to
establish
in
Las
Vegas,”
and
from
the
moment
one
enters
it’s
mini-mart
foyer
hospitality
is
at
the
forefront.
Family
owned
and
operated,
with
COVID-19
precautions
finding
all
staff
masked
with
sanitizer
at-the-ready,
it
was
via
pre-order
that
two
large
bags
were
found
sealed
and
ready
to
go,
a
quick
perusal
of
the
landscape
finding
not
only
an
on-site
bakery
and
packaged
goods,
but
sizable
dining
room
more
than
adequate
for
social
distancing.
Not
an
especially
pretty
spot,
though
a
mural
in
the
main
room
suggests
lush
landscapes
and
gorgeous
architecture
back
home,
it
was
less
than
ten
minutes
later
that
eight
items
were
unpacked
for
sharing,
first
bites
of
a
Papa
Rellena
seeing
skin
break
crisp
to
fluffy
Rice,
Potatoes
and
mixed
Meat
within.
Offering
several
housemade
Condiments
with
the
fare,
vibrant
green
Chimichurri
slanted
more
towards
Garlic
than
heat
a
fine
addition
to
warm
Arepas
or
various
Proteins,
Pastel
de
Yucca
from
the
bakery
offer
tremendous
value
on
the
dollar
at
nearly
8oz
for
$3.49
while
those
looking
to
eschew
Rice
should
seek
out
Empandas
that
are
remarkably
rich
but
oilless
for
just
$1.49
each.
Onward
to
Entrees,
several
Social
Media
sources
suggesting
high
prices
in
comparison
to
what
is
served,
suffice
it
to
say
4oz
of
overcooked
Beef
smothered
in
Sauce
alongside
three
types
of
Carbs
did
not
justify
$13.99,
though
Colombia’s
traditional
Bandeja
Paisa
with
Steak,
Pork
Rinds,
Chorizo,
Sausage
and
sides
was
a
delicious
deal
for
just
three
dollars
more.
A
bit
underwhelmed
by
Arroz
con
Pollo,
the
dearth
of
Poultry
and
previously
frozen
Vegetables
doing
little
for
otherwise
enjoyable
Rice,
guests
expecting
a
Mexican
rendition
of
“Buñuelo”
will
possibly
be
disappointed
by
Oiga,Mire,Vea’s
more
savory
version
featuring
Cornmeal
plus
Cheese
and
a
texture
not
unlike
Brazilian
Pão
de
Queijo.