el humero

my friends and i had a perfect dinner tonight and enjoyed the full columbia bbq! we ordered the share meal includes all kinds of bbq. each item is tasty, and the chef makes meat so tender. meat didn't event get stuck in my teeth! i love it!

i love el humero, my partner and i have been going since it opened and have recommended it to everyone for a few reasons:
1. great bbq, especially the steak options
2. good prices

we go frequently and tonight was another night to go and we noticed that price for the punta de anca had increased from $22 - $29 a total increase in the mains for us both of $14. i still had a great meal however, i will hesitate to go and recommend yo people going forward with the massive increase in prices.

great food and great location, it was great to talk with the chefs themselves about the food and where it came from, we'll definitely be coming back again

such grill, much food. happy atmosphere, empty plates, would recommend. try the pork belly, ribs and beef. also a great assortment of sauces and sides (the flatbreads) on offer!

amazing food and vibe! we have been here a few times and it never disappoints. from the steak to the short ribs, absolutely amazing and full of flavour. abit difficult to get a seat as they never used to take reservations but that’s the only negative. service is also great!

been here a few times& never disappointed. they are always busy, so best if you book first. great bustling atmosphere & service with tasty food , massive portions - you wont leave not full!

they have a great score here, was in the mood for bbq so i gave this place a try.

service is a good standard. ambience is nice and well suited to the place.

we had the pinchos - skewers (chicken), empanadas and picada el humero with the morcilla exchanged for more chorizo, aioli, fries and tajadas with a glass of sangria.

they are running a special at the moment for a tomahawk steak which i really wanted but i thought we would do the tour and sharing thing this time.
was a little disappointed to find they were out of yuca croquettes and patacon but we did turn up towards the end of service but only because there were no other bookings available.

everything came out quite fast, my favourite being the empanadas with its spicy sauce. the rest was a bit hit and miss, the pinchos was nice, it was like a simple and tasty dish. the picada el humero was a divided story, the fries, tajadas and aioli were great but the meats, not so much. the carne empalada was pink in the middle but it was on the dry side, the chorizo didn't seem to have to any fat in it and it was completely dry, it was really hard to eat. the humero pork was its own antithesis of itself, it was falling apart, it was a pulled pork but again completely dry in taste when eating it. we tried to drown all the meats in all of the sauces to help get it down. the sangria was nice.

i do like this place but i would love it if they worked on these on things and turned them around.

i love their cassava chips! steak cooked to perfection. especially love their beef knuckle! you get reasonable amount of food for the price, including salad and chips as side. it was very busy when we went here for dinner, so make sure you book to avoid a long wait!

great food, excellent portion sizes for price. head chef is very friendly and food is top quality. i can understand why there is a big queue on saturdays! would come here again.

great colombian ambience, understanding and friendly staff. we didn't have a booking but they let us sit by the bar to eat from there. we got their costillas - short ribs and chicharron with arepa and boy, it was one of the best tasting beef ribs i have tried. it was so tender and succulent with smoky flavour. it is truly a must try.

gorgeous, glorious meat. the 900g beast of a cut was succulent, smoky, tender, and so tasty! the spuds were so soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, well-seasoned and perfectly accompanied the meat. we also had empanadas, which were bursting full of meat, wrapped in a light, crispy pastry, and came with a bold, fresh salsa that definitely had a nice kick of spice. i loved the tomahawk, it’s an absolute must-try, but it was only available in october. i hope they bring it back! the meat mains come with a salad, one sauce, and a side. i think the guacamole is a bit bland, but the ‘salsa de tamarindo’ sauce is amazing - sour and spicy. as for the sides, baby potatoes are just boiled potatoes, arepa tastes a bit like cardboard, but holy goodness - yuca! it’s wedges outta this world! crispy on the outside but somehow soft and chewy on the inside! i wish i could have a whole box of the stuff, sit at home and eat it all day. anyway, everybody goes on about the short ribs ... it’s okay. it’s soft and melts away from the bones even with a fork, but to be honest, i find it not-so-amazing, flavour-wise, without the sauce (tamarind sauce). but with the sauce, i love it 😂😋👌🏻

el humero is the best south american food i have in new zealand ever it was my first time but it will be not my last for sure amazing food,beautiful location and great staff.

went to el humero with friends several times. foods are really delicious and we enjoy watching the staffs to prepare our foods. friendly staffs and warm environment. recommended to couple of my friends and it was very good feedback from all of them. thumb up!!!

went here with couple of friends and the food and the smell of the meat cooking was super pleasant. having an open kitchen to see the chefs cook and watch them cook was amazing. recommended to anyone and everyone. gotta boom fast if you want a spot :)

every time i come here it's always a great experience. they staff are prompt, polite and friendly, the food is always extremely delicious and fast! the ambience is warm and relaxed, even though they're full 90% of the time you never feel rushed or uncomfortable. great place all around - keep up the great work guys!