Caribbean rum honey chicken, Jamaican fried dumpling and fried sweet plantain
Authentic Dominican & Puerto Rican Cuisine

Taste the Caribbean,
Feel Like Home

Experience authentic Dominican flavors made with love. Every bite is like grandma's cooking—from our famous mofongo to slow-roasted pernil that melts in your mouth.

Locally Owned Since 2020
Made Fresh Daily
Family Recipes
CUSTOMER FAVORITES

Signature Dishes You'll Love

Taste the flavors that keep our customers coming back. Every dish is made from scratch with authentic recipes passed down through generations.

Caribbean rum honey chicken, Jamaican fried dumpling and fried sweet plantain
#1 Best Seller

Mofongo de Camarones

Crispy fried plantains mashed with garlic and olive oil, topped with succulent shrimp in savory creole sauce. A Puerto Rican classic that's simply irresistible.

Traditional Costa Rican Caribbean dish, with rice and beans, salad, banana and shrimp
Chef's Special

Chicharron de Pollo

Crispy Dominican-style fried chicken chunks, marinated with authentic island spices. Golden, crunchy, and bursting with flavor in every bite.

A view of a plate of curry goat.
Must Try

Bistec Encebollado

Tender steak smothered in perfectly caramelized onions, seasoned with authentic Dominican spices. Served with rice, beans, and sweet plantains.

Jamacan dishes aid out
A plate of jerk chicken, roasted plantains and black beans and rice
A plate with cooked plantains, slices of avocado, and sautéed vegetables, including red and green peppers, on a wooden table.
Since
2020
OUR STORY

Authentic Caribbean Flavors, Made With Love

Founded in 2020, Caffe Colao brings the rich culinary traditions of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to your table. Every dish tells a story—of family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and recipes passed down through generations.

Our kitchen is filled with the same love and care your grandmother put into her cooking. We use authentic ingredients, traditional techniques, and a whole lot of passion to create meals that don't just feed you—they embrace you.

Traditional Recipes

Authentic family recipes from the Caribbean

Fresh Daily

Prepared fresh every day with quality ingredients

Family Owned

Run by people who care about your experience

Warm Service

Friendly staff who treat you like family

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Come Experience Caribbean Hospitality

Join us for a meal that feels like home. Whether you're dining in or taking out, we're here to serve you with a smile and food that warms your heart.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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(804) 728-1534

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Find Us

8901 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23229

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Fresh Daily
Authentic Recipes
Family Owned