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El Rancho De Lalo

Restaurant Colombian restaurant

One of the Top rated Colombian restaurants in London


Address

1 Buckner Rd, Brixton Hill, London SW2 5BY, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7759 226156

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (853 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) service (14) delicious (13) restaurant (12) Colombian (12) staff (8) nice (7) recommend (6) soup (6) main (6)
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  • 4/5 Alberto R. 1 year ago on Google • 56 reviews
    This place was on my list for a while. After hearing so many things about this place I took the decision to find out myself. Getting there is easy, just head up to Brixton and find the restaurant next to McDonald’s. I have to say. I’ve been to many other Colombian restaurants and this one is by far one of the few Colombian restaurants I will recommend you to go. The service was always on point, waitress was always around making sure that I was having a good experience (at least in my experience). He explained the menu very clear and that’s something important. The food is good, trust me you will be fine with one plate. Now my only concern and this is me being picky, they have some plates that I will probably have in other restaurants rather than this one. I will highly recommend you to get always the “meal of the day” soup + main course + drink. You will not be disappointed and trust me, you will leave that place happy. On the other side if you are looking for “a la carta” some of those plates are way better in other restaurants, once again this is me being picky. Overall, this restaurant is definitely a good place to share with your friends and family. Service is good, food is good and the place is comfortable. Well done El Rancho de Lalo!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fabrizio O. 7 months ago on Google • 717 reviews
    Grilled meat is perfectly seasoned, empanada tasted fresh. On the other hand, patacones and arepa were cold and flavourless. £20 for el rancharito main is slightly more expensive than expected in this area, though sides are included. Fast service. Unclear whether gratuity can be added when you pay by card (no service charge applied by default), better bring cash just in case.

  • 4/5 A Girls Gotta E. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant ! You can tell the food was honest. The empanadas and sugarcane drink are a must ! I loved the sausage. The steak and pork belly were a bit over cooked but the flavours were there !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitri C. 9 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    This is by far my absolute favorite place to eat in London! The food is authentic and delicious and the service was amazing. We got a Bandeja Paísa and a Chuleta de Pollo, and it felt like I was at home! My arepa and arequipe were delicious as well! I would recommend this place hands down. The music and decor were also incredible, and it is not far from the Brixton tube station as well. If I'm ever in London again, I will definetely be returning!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxanne B. 9 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    This Colombian restaurant is a crowd pleaser. I have always had a good experience when I have been here. The service is good, they have both Spanish and English speaking staff. Every day there is a special menu, which gives you an option of a soup, main and drink for a great price. Small to large meals for all different size palettes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Var 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Had the set lunch. It was really delicious. The soup was amazing as well. The only downside was one of the waitress kept speaking to us in Spanish knowing well that we didn't speak the language.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mara M. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Delicious lunch! We absolutely loved having lunch at this restaurant. From starters, to mains and to desserts everything tasted really good and fresh. It’s an explosion of flavours very well combined. The drinks are also very nice and the desserts also delicious. Portions of the mains are huge, if we knew it before, we would probably have ordered only one main as it was too much food and we ended up bringing some of the meat home. The staff is very friendly, there’s lots of staff members, and the service is incredibly fast. I don’t remember of being served as fast as in this restaurant and the food arrived very fast too. The only negative side is that there are no updated information about this restaurant on google, they don’t have an website and the prices are very different then anything I’ve found online. The prices are a bit on the higher side, we’ve paid £84 pounds for 2 people. The only thing that I wasn’t very happy about it is that on the receipt it says “gratuity not included”, but they will add a 10% of the bill that they will write on the receipt. I didn’t feel that this is the way that should be done, because it should either be on the receipt or not there at all and the costumer would give whatever they feel that would be fair. You can see on the receipt how it looks like. The owner is very nice and kind, came to say goodbye at the door, we felt very welcome. We’ll certainly be back as we loved the experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing. The service is excellent 10 out of 10 and the food is delicious, the presentation and the portion size incredible. Definitely coming back again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason C. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first time in El Rancho De Lalo new venue, just wow many congratulations on your new wonderful looking restaurant, with a larger seating area clean well laid out we did not have to wait long despite being very busy, your food as always tastes absolutely amazing 😋 your staff were truly professional throughout our meal food arrived quickly and hot will definitely be back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Violetta N. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been here twice.Recommended by Colombian friend.First time we really liked our food, waitress forgot about our starters, which on other hand turned ok coz main's portion were generous. Second time dishes look nice however meat was overcooked and tough. Didn't enjoyed. At both occasions we had notice that spanish speaking customer were getting more attentive service then others. Which left us with a bitter taste. Probably won't be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elif B. 1 year ago on Google
    Why so good 🤤🤤🤤 I absolutely love this place. Big and superbly tasty portions. Lovely staff. The only downside is you might need to wait to get a table at the weekends but who’s to blame, I can’t complain at all. Worth every minute 🥹
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elle A. 5 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    The food is absolutely spot on! Highly recommend every single dish in here, personal fav are the empanadas 🤤 super quick service which actually surprised me, was a busy lunch time when we went and still got served our food possibly faster than a drive through. Staff lovely and friendly

  • 5/5 Cristina C. 2 months ago on Google • 100 reviews New
    Delicious food with great service, nice hearty vegetarian option too. The plantain was top

  • 5/5 Brad H. 9 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Come hungry and leave happy, huge portion sizes of delicious Colombian food. Everything was delicious, all the meat cooked very well. Nice locals atmosphere with families having birthday parties at the weekend and a wholesome lively vibe.

  • 4/5 Sha 1 month ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    The food was nice, but the chicharron and the beef steak tasted plain, and should have more flavour. But everything else on the plate tasted yummy. Especially the sausage. The empanada was good. The rice pudding dessert was amazing! The portion was perfect and filled me up.

  • 5/5 Ale P. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Love this place. They've got a value meal for lunch, with a nice meaty soup, a main, and a drink. Real authentic Colombian food. Everything feels fresh and honest. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Estefany M. 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Authentic Colombian cuisine, I had the menu of the day including Sancocho soup and a big plate with steak with rice, frijoles and salad, which was delicious and my partner had bistec a caballo also really good, also empanadas as a starter. The staff super friendly and attentive always making sure we had a good experience.

  • 5/5 Drew F. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place is amazing! Delicious food, affordable prices, friendly staff, and the service is the fastest I have ever seen. Literally the second you finish your starter they are bringing your main. The soup is exceptionally delicious 🤤 I wish it had more meat and stuff in it, then i would definitely take an extra portion to go.

  • 5/5 tareq s. 7 months ago on Google
    I had breakfast at El Rancho de Lalo and I must say I was impressed! The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for starting the day with a good meal. I especially enjoyed the arepas and the huevos , which were simply delicious. The prices are also very reasonable, considering the quality of the food and the portion sizes. If you're looking for a tasty and authentic Colombian breakfast in Brixton, I highly recommend El Rancho de Lalo!

  • 5/5 Juan Pablo Fonseca Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place with the authentic Colombian flavour. Excellent quality and service. Very recommended. All starters, mains and drinks are very tasty.

  • 4/5 Jonathan L. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is really interesting, very delicious food, good attention, it is a comfortable place, good service from the waiter, Andrés, I think his iname is, although the negative point is its price, prices are a bit high for a normal amount of food from another Latin restaurant in London where the price is perhaps cheaper but it is totally recommended to eat a delicious Colombian food

  • 5/5 Chris E. 1 year ago on Google
    Followed the high rating to this place for my first meal in London. I arrived at midday to a nearly empty restaurant but it wasn’t long before people started packing it in. My Columbian friend back home recommended my menu choices and I wasn’t disappointed. A highlight was the fried banana and beans. The dessert was surprisingly nice too! I had: 1x FRIJOLES CON CHICHARRÓN 2x LULO 1x AREQUIPE CON QUESO Highly recommended :)

  • 5/5 Oli O. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh yes! This is the spot to bring your Colombian friends for that authentic feel for sure!!! All your favourites on the menu, highly recommend the arepas and the steak here!! Completely brought my Colombian partner home for the evening. The staff are fab, the music is great and we will definitely be making this our go to spot when we visit London.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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