It's all in the family at the Flying Chicken restaurant. Using recipes that the owner, a native Colombian, credits to his grandmother, this no-frills eatery welcomes everyone— from Colombian cuisine neophytes to natives—looking to taste a piece of his home.

Offering reasonable prices and a massive menu, there's more than meets the eye at Flying Chicken—which is important to remember, as a walk up to the restaurant may convince you otherwise. Leave your heels at home: The dining room suffers from peeling, peach-color walls, plastic tables and tacky chandeliers—a far cry from fine dining. Larger groups, however, will rejoice upon seeing the sizeable dining area and multitude of tables. A small TV hangs from the ceiling and captures the complete attention of employees, so be prepared for slow service.

Start out with a drink from the small but serviceable bar, with $4 beers, $5 tequila shots and $5 glasses of wine. Pair your beverage with a bite from the appetizer menu, like the cheese corn cake for a measly $3, or the beef or chicken empanada for only $1.20. The entree menu ups the ante price-wise—meals average between $10-$15—and includes a large selection of seafood, steak, traditional Colombian fare and, of course, chicken.

Bring in the family to share the pollo entero, which gives your hungry bunch a whole chicken served up with your choice of fried potatoes or sweet plantains. For a really voracious appetite, try the picada colombiana, a signature Colombian dish of pork, sausage, spare ribs, plantain, cassava, potatoes and corn cake. Satisfy your sweet tooth with flan or figs and cheese.

Centerstage Reviewer: Eve Ardell