Cafe Sazon

4704 Columbia Pike, Arlington - 22204
112 reviews
South American Coffee & Tea
(703) 566-1686

Man, I had really high hopes for this place. My spouse decided to treat me, his mother and sister in law to brunch along with 3 other family members. We called the day before for a reservation because of Mother's day. Well... after we placed our order, it took 20 minutes to get drinks, and over an hour to get our food. We waited patiently but every single other person got their orders before us and even people coming in placing to go orders were getting theirs first. Then we overheard one of the women admitted they forgot about us. Well that sucked. Ultimately my mother in law was almost late to work because after an hour and a half we had only just gotten our food. The food was okay, but I'd sooner go to any other spot. Maybe they should have just stayed a bakery?I'm disappointed because he chose this spot after seeing it featured on WETA and to be honest it really did look promising. Won't be back.

Lovely little place with a very sweet and welcoming host. They serve that Mexican Coke and the queso were so good I took all the ones they had left to go. Also the decor was nice and the TV plays Latin songs ir Futbol!

Really good food and a great value. Service is terrific, very nice people.

Loved my meal. I loved how fresh everything tasted. I got bean pupusas and the vegetarian sampler platter. I wish there was an option to have bean AND cheese pupusas (I did not see it on Uber eats menu). I would like to get it again.

High quality comfort food that just hits every time. Filling, rich, and has that special homemade feeling of care. Cool, calm, and pleasant environment, at least for lunch. Menu selection is expansive and service is very helpful. Only criticism is that they were a bit too expensive than your common Mexican restaurant (yes I realize this isn’t Mexican, just a simple comparison). Would still love to come back!

This place is soooooo good! I ordered the sampler and a chicken pupusa. You can hear the chefs making the tortillas and pupusas in the back, so you know it’s authentic (and good)! Fried plantains and fried yucca ✨chef’s kiss✨I went on a Friday night and there were only 3-4 people in the dining area. This place is too good to not be busy every night!!

Very good. Had Guatemalan steak and it was delicious ? ?

Café Sazón is an institution, a staple, a second home! The owner is just as incredible as the baked goods, coffee, and empanadas. Located off of Columbia Pike, this cafe offers a wide selection of bakery sweets and breads, sandwiches, delicious main course items like carne asada, pupusas, Bolivian cuisine favorites, and delicious smoothies and shakes. Ample seating inside, ample parking out front, and friendly service make this cafe the regular meeting spot for our Arlington Dem Latino Caucus meetings. It is the one place we can always agree on!

Café Sazón is an institution, a staple, a second home! The owner is just as incredible as the baked goods, coffee, and empanadas. Located off of Columbia Pike, this cafe offers a wide selection of bakery sweets and breads, sandwiches, delicious main course items like carne asada, pupusas, Bolivian cuisine favorites, and delicious smoothies and shakes. Ample seating inside, ample parking out front, and friendly service make this cafe the regular meeting spot for our Arlington Dem Latino Caucus meetings. It is the one place we can always agree on!

Great breakfast items and welcoming staff.