I recently visited and unfortunately it wasn't a great experience for me. I ordered the parrilla for two, which was actually enough food for about three people, so the portion size was good. However, the food itself was disappointing. Nothing tasted fresh and it felt like it had been reheated. The drinks were definitely the highlight, the coconut lemonade and the mint lemonade were both really good. The service was okey, but the place also didn't look very clean or well maintained, which affected my overall impression. Overall, I wouldn't come back. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Parrillada - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

The food is very good, but the service could be improved. The staff working in the café area are quite young, and at times they come across as impolite or lacking in customer service skills. On the other hand, the employees in the dining area they provide excellent, friendly service. I believe the owners could benefit from providing better customer service training to the café staff so that every guest can enjoy a positive and welcoming experience from start to finish. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The skirt steak was perfectly prepared and perfectly flavored. I'd never had a tomato based ceviche before but it was delicious. The shrimp was perfect, not rubbery or underdone. The location is in a strip mall tucked away off of 301 in Riverview so it's a bit easy to miss but you have to give this place a try. The staff is super friendly and when I told them I was practicing my Spanish they communicated to me only in Spanish and were patient. They cared about my dietary restrictions and took it seriously. I will be returning. read more

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Food was full of flavor. The chicken was fried to perfection and the breading had a great flavor to it. Save room for ice cream and the bakery. One of the best dinners we've had in a while. read more

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This place has some great food. It is a little hidden gem. The food came out quickly, fresh, and the waitress was friendly. It's a relaxing vibe. They have a variety of food on their menu. read more

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This place is the definition of hit or miss. It is run by mostly teenagers; therefore, the service is pretty awful. I just watched a woman walk up to the counter and say she has been waiting at her table for her and her friends' credit cards back for 20 minutes. The one adult in here does not speak English, and they are all struggling to keep up with the Door Dash drivers, carry outs and restaurant patrons. My food is usually messed up when I get it. read more

The mint lemonade is fabulous!! Very close to how the do it in the Middle East!! The service was great with everyone working as a team. I couldn't tell who our real server was we had some many different people helping us. The food and bakery were fantastic. Everyone enjoyed their food and the portions were good sized. No complaints here! read more

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We had such a wonderful experience and meal! Our server was kind and helpful. We had the Cali Two, Calentado Caliaji, and an order of Colombian Empanadas. Everything was super delicious, loved the rice and beans, potatoes, and especially the steak! We had a peaceful meal, nice music, and we were seated right away and it wasn't busy! read more

The food was excellent and the service was prompt and friendly. It was my first time having dinner there and I will absolutely be back.

I ordered the Camarones Al AJillo Cali bowl and it was so good. I definitely prefer this over chipotle bowls or any of the other fast food style places. The food was very flavorful and the portion was decent. I will definitely return here to try other things! read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Camarones Al AJillo Cali bowl - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

When i tell you this is a hidden gem! I passed this place every day on the way to work and one day decided to come in and see. I thought it was a grab and go restaurant but to my surprise its a sit down family restaurant! The waitress and host staff were incredibly sweet and informative. My waitress gave so many recommendations, i didnt know where to start. We ordered the seafood paella and arroz con pollo with regular lemonade and coconut lemonade. Now, i am not a coconut fan whatsoever but i kept getting sips of my fiances lemonade because it was heaven in a cup. The flavors were so good, i got another one to go! My lemonade was refreshing and light but the coconut is the way to go. Our food took about 20ish minutes to arrive but it was completely worth it. All i saw from my servers hands was steam as she walked to us. The arroz con pollo was the best ive ever had. Incredibly flavorful and the steamed spinach was a smart touch. My husband adored his seafood paella and said the flavors blended nicely. Ive been back 4 times already and this meal is a must have! read more

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Had dinner here with my family, with 2 kids. Friendly, hospitable atmosphere. Our server was attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. The kid's meal was just right, they finished most of it and were full. I had the dish with the picaña. It came out perfectly cooked (med-rare to my liking) and seasoned nicely, with chimichurri and with the 2 sides and salad. 2 1" slices of picaña with the cap! I finished mine, but the portions of the other orders were big enough for a doggy bag to take home. Will be back again! read more

The food came late. It was cold. The servers are young and they make us weight. The order is always messy. I a shot with my family four times. Unfortunately, last one was it. The tostones were not the ones, but the and was . I will never go I will never back there with my family. read more

I had high hopes for this spot. I loved the ambiance and feel of the restaurant. I have been craving Paella since returning from my travels from Spain. The Paella was solid I would give it a 4. Wasn't as authentic as I would like but it was very good. The plantains were yummy and give it a 5 star. I bought some drinks there two for one deal with there happy hour. I got the mango margarita and lime Margarita. It honestly tasted like syrup. Disliked the margarita and I give it a one star. Service was a little slow but very friendly staff. Overall I give a three star review. It's a solid place to eat but not looking to go out of my way to eat here again. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Paella - Family - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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The Huevono sandwich is the best invention I've ever seen done with Colombian food. Growing up pan de Bonos were just eaten by them selves, but here they cater to the American way with this invention. My family loves this sandwich. Specially my half Colombian kids. The cheese chosen for this is so different t and perfectly paired. My husband likes their Cuban bread sandwich rendition a little better than the one we get at our favorite Puerto Rican place, because of that cheese. Don't come here looking for non-Colombian food. This is the place for authentic Colombian eats! Next review I will post a photo. I eat too fast when food is good. read more

The reason I'm not leaving this business any stars is due to their shady tactics when charging. The menu says one price but when I reviewed my receipt & compared it to the menu it was different. They blamed it on "fees the bank charges for paying with a card" We didn't even pay with a credit card. They should state that on the menu not deceive us and then bill what they want. We don't care about paying as we spent nearly $70 on breakfast for a family or 3 but they need to have an honest menu. The only time I've ever paid a credit card fee at a business is when spending less than $5 or $10 and there is always a sign advising you previous to buying. Here are my pictures for proof. Be ware read more

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this used to be one of our favorite place to go, unfortunately they are not honoring their menu prices, they up $0.50 to $1.00 on most items and charging extra for creamer on top of already overpriced items, when questioned the staff with a very nasty attitude, they informed me that the prices change in THE REGISTER, but menus have not being updated, this is not told at the time on ordering, she was upset that I questioned her and that, that is what I had to pay. I asked for scramble eggs when I told them how they prepared them, she got defensive and said with butter, I told her it didn't taste like butter it tasted more like lard with I didn't like, she responded, again with a nasty attitude, well I guess I have to take it of your check ( I only had a bite) poor attitude, bad food and horrible customer service is not acceptable, good customer service will always prevail read more

Great food, friendly service,nice ambiance! Feel very comfortable there, big booths and TVs,,, read more

The food was delicious! The service excellent! We had a great experience and look forward to more visits in the future. read more

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This is one of the more progressive Colombian restaurants in Tampa, in my opinion. Many Colombian spots don't feel like they need to try. They're all carbon copies of each other. Cali Aji has got a very complete menu with all the classic, traditional dishes. But, they're also got offerings like their bowls, which might not be a traditional Colombia dish, but the ingredients make it taste genuine. I like the idea of mixing things up a bit. Their bakery is on-point. I like their little shop area, too. Nice stuff available. Everyone was very friendly. I got to strike up a combo with the owner who happened to be hanging out by the bakery counter one day. Nice people overall. Once inside, the place feels like a Colombian restaurant, through and through. Glad to have them ridiculously close by read more

On vacation and my folks took us to this place for dinner. Omg!! This place was beyond amazing!! The food, the service, all of it amazing! The portion size is huge, the flavors of the dishes were delicious. The ambiance is so nice too, the decor and the Spanish music playing. I plan to go back one more time before we leave. It was one of the best meals we've had out here! read more

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This place is so good! It's an unsuspecting little place but the food is great and the bakery items are even better. I've had the arepas, empanadas, queso pan, and probably half of everything that's in their display case and it's all good. The store itself is kind of split into two areas, the restaurant and the bakery. We usually order to go but the restaurant area itself is cute and cozy and has space to sit and work on a laptop. read more

Found this cozy place by chance. Driving around to see what's around my soon to be neighborhood. The food was really good. It was made fresh to order so it took some time. However, the wait was not a big deal due to the great service of our waitress. She let us know from the get go how things were looking in terms of waiting time for food. We appreciated her honesty and always making sure we were updated and good. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Mini Tequenos with Pineapple Sauce (30pcs) - Catering - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Hometown Hispanic flair. Love the food! The Breakfast Cuban sandwiches are great! Service was great but English is a second language(not a problem for me). Great selection of to-go items and a nice clean area to sit and eat. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Bakery - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I was really looking forward to trying this little restaurant, sometimes the best places are those you find off the beaten path. We started with the empanadas. They were crisp outside, a little thick and needed a bit more filling for balance. The dinners were colorful and looked great. The challenge is the flavor. The chicken was tender, it was just flavorless. Everything was very bland and we both kept commenting about how the meal would be good if only the food wasn't so bland It was 90 minutes before closing, maybe that had something to do with the taste of the food. I am going to find and try an alternate Latin restaurant. I have a craving for the amazing flavors I know exist. On a possitive note the staff was friendly and the location was clean. read more

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Can't believe I've missed this gem of a place 5 min from home! Located right off 301 in a small shopping plaza Cali Aji is a sit down/take out style restaurant. There's a take out counter immediately upon walk in but an option to be seated. We elected to sit down because of the smooth Jazz playing and the atmosphere seemed relaxing. We were greeted immediately by a friendly and upbeat waitress. We started off with the sangria which is a 2 for 1 happy hour deal (all day, which is kind of silly but I'm about if) which ended up being $16 total for 2. The sangria was extremely good, better than expected, and reminded me of my time in Portugal. For food we ordered the mofongo with churrasco and the ropa vieja. The mofongo with churrasco and garlic sauce was out of this world delicious. The mofongo was cooked perfectly with little chicharron bits in it and it came with a lot of churrasco, I'd give it a 8.510! The ropa vieja was also fantastic, just a bit on the salty side for me. The accompaniments of spinach in garlic butter, rice, black beans, and sweet plantains were all perfect, if give it a 8/10! Would def love to come back to try some other dishes. read more

I'm partial to most Latin foods. At Cali Aji I discovered my latest obsession : Pan de Bono. While I truly enjoyed my entree especially the fried egg on top (it was takeout and I replated at home in pic) I absolutely loved the baked cheesy goodness that is a Pan de Bono. Now anytime in feeling under the weather as a treat my husband makes his way to Cali Aji for some comfort food to cheer me. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Lomo de Cerdo Apanado Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

This was our first time here, and we fell in love. They have three restaurants in one, we ate in and our server Maria was awesome. We had the fried pork loin, yellow rice, veggies, skirt steak, with shrimp and mushroom sauce, yucca fries and tostones, and white rice. You must squeeze your lime over the pork loin and it will be out of this world delicious. The virgin piña colada was soooo good, we had two glasses. Also order your skirt steak medium cooked, and that will prevent it from being chewy. Everything was delicious. We will be back! read more

1st time impression *** buyer be aware there is a 4% pre tax surcharge to use anything other than cash** note this surcharge isn't posted or noticed on the menu they just spring it on you when you get the bill. 1. Same owner as Cali Viejo in Brandon 2. They have Columbian Rotisserie but also have several other non-Colombian options available such as the San Antonio Burger truck. So you get 3 different menus to look thru. Staff friendly and attentive Food was good. I like a little more seasoning but there was nothing truly lacking. Rotisserie Chicken was juicy and not dry. Whole $12.99 Fried Yucca with white cheese slices $6 Chicharrón con arepa $5 the chicharrón was plain nothing like the Riverview Fresh Market or Latinos in terms of flavor. Rice and beans bowl (side) $6 nicely done Cafe con leche small $3 strong and not bitter Espresso $2.50 strong and not bitter Water bottle $2 Nestle Pure The complaint. I get the receipt and notice none of the prices matched what the menu said by small bits of change. 13.52 for the chicken that said 12.99. When I asked the waiter is when I'm told oh because you are paying with a card it's a 4% surcharge BEFORE tax to use anything but cash. My genuine question stands....Since when do you pay a surcharge at a sit down restaurant to use non cash payment and have ZERO signage or notice on the menu regarding the fee. Why is it before tax? Why am I paying tax on the surcharge? We opted to pay cash and leave the waiter a better tip. But that is a huge issue for me. There is no reason to charge me this fee. Additionally why are you charging sales taxes on this surcharge fee when overall this is a cost of doing business. I am not actually certain how to feel about this especially since it's not notified by anyone including the waiters until you question your bill. Staff said they have told the owner how customers are upset about this and they have done nothing. This is more upsetting because I'm sure other patrons have taken it out on the staff and reduced their tips. Overall I was having a nice time until the bill came and ruined my mood. Inflation and pricing is already too high for these extra surprises. read more

Amazing atmosphere, especially when they have live performers Everyone is so nice and attentive! The food is just amazing! My family and I go as much as we can and enjoy the food as a home cooked meal away from home! 10/10 recommend all day every day read more

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The food is decent, but the prices are noticeably higher compared to other restaurants. For instance, I was charged nearly $10 for an arepa de choco with cheese, whereas I've paid only $5 for the same dish elsewhere. The thought that I paid $5 dollars extra for a slice cheese to be added it's mind blowing. I didn't realize it until I saw the bill. Considering that it's not in the best neighborhood they should really consider their prices, or at least have similar prices to other Colombian restaurants. read more

Made the mistake of ordering beef fajitas My friend couldn't chew the meat...Honestly this was the worst example of fajitas I have ever attempted to eat.. I live next door and find them convenient But for the price and quality I'm going elsewhere It's marginal at best...if I want crap I'll go to Taco Bell read more

What a neighborhood gem! There seems to be a good mix of Latin dishes at this venue. Friendly, attentive, and quick service was a pleasant surprise. The dining area is tastefully decorated with a fun collection of whimsical framed artwork. I had the Vajella Paesa Bowl with Palomilla steak, chicharrones, and sausage. The only thing I was not fond of was the fried yucca patty, which was too dry for my liking. Other than that, the hot sauce reminded me of Goya hot sauce and they also had a creamy garlic sauce that was delicious! The vanilla tres leches had a nice flavor, but I would have preferred more cake than frosting. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - The dining area. - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Outstanding! Great food, fantastic coffee, pastries to die for... Cali Aji offers a great selection of Cuban and Columbian food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner that will tantalize your pallet! read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Worthy of national fame! Do not let its location dissuade you from visiting this gem of a restaurant and bakery! You will find everyone eager to please you and explain any of the menu items that are unfamiliar. We sampled a number of items and each was incredible! read more

The pan de bono and coffee here is very delicious. The employees are great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Pan de Bono - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

A friend of mine told me that I need to give this place a shot. He was right. I have been here twice now and love it. So far I have tried the Chicharron Con Tostones it was great had a nice crispy outside. I had the Ropa Vieja it was so full of flavor. I also had the Churrasco it was also very good. I got one of each of the pastries in the bakery they were all good. read more

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Fantastic breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The bacon egg and cheese was amazing! Greasy but soul satisfying. My son loves the guava pastries. Friendly staff. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I have driven passed this place maybe a thousand tomes by now and never noticed it was there. Today i found it, because my Dashing took me to them. While i waited for the clients order. I decided to buy some pastries for the end of my shift n bring home for my mom. I love their huge selections. The madam behind the counter was welcoming. Greeted me in Spanish n so did i back to her. We stayed in Spanish for the rest of our interaction and i like it that way. I an Puertorican after all. I recognized everything in the glass, our cultures share similar culinary recipes. Picked 2 tornillos and 2 pastelillos de guava queso n coconut. I ate the hell outa mine when i got home lol on my way out, i noticed they had a restaurant side. I will definitely come back for their lunch menu in the future. We have a Colombian place down the street where i live but it's always freaking full to capacity. I would gladly drive from Valrico to this place no problem. I been dashing down here anyways. Food pays itself, literally feels door dash is buying me food n snacks. Lol best way to bribe me to do stuff. read more

Cali Aji Latin Kitchen and Bakery - Outside - Latin American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Food is amazing and service is the best. Oletis kept our party of nine happy! They all loved the food and the service. We will return again and again. Jan T read more