Mi Bella Colombia

Came here to try out the Colombian food. Got to say that…read morethis place is actually pretty good. The young lady that assisted us was super helpful ... The food was delicious ... we got a bandeja paisa, Colombias signature dish. Love the feel of the place ; the vibe was very Colombia and the decor is awesome

I love LCPX cafe so I decided to try the sister restaurant La Pequeña Colombia that is located…read moreright next door. We ordered the tostones de carne y pollo and these were so tasty. Loaded with meats and topping such a good appetizer for sharing! The bandeja paisa was good but I wish the meats were a bit more flavorful. The flan wasn't bad but it did not need the added sprinkles. The fresh juices are amazing I really enjoyed the mango and would definitely order this again! Overall not a bad experience I just enjoy the unique modern dishes that LCPX cafe offers more than what's offered here. I went with two other people and we shared the app and main entree and still had leftover food so the portions are HUGE!

Jan 2023: Baked goods made in-house daily

Feb 2023: A delicious steak soup (Sancocho Carne) to go @ $6.00-- a meal in itself

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Columbia Restaurant

4.0(4.5k reviews)

8.4 mi•Ybor City

We had a wonderful dining experience at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City today (September 4th…read morearound 4:00 p.m.). Our waitress, Luisa, was absolutely fantastic, attentive, and welcoming. We ordered the legendary 1905 Salad, a classic Cuban sandwich, and iced tea--everything was fresh, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The beautiful, historic atmosphere is always a treat, but it's the top-notch service from staff like Luisa that truly makes a visit memorable. We will definitely be back and will be asking for her section!

Birthday lunch w my friend Traci. The restaurant is beautiful. Kelsey was our server. Fabulous and…read morevery personable. ten plus! . Food was excellent!.

A dining room

Crab bites (appetizer)

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Gem of the ocean cocktail. Yes!

Restaurante La Hacienda

3.8(31 reviews)

5.6 mi

The guayaba chicharron is one of the most incredible pastries I have ever had. That alone would be…read moreworth five stars but the incredible coffee, great staff, and every other food item I had was also high level. This is going to be a go to stop for me in Tampa. It should be one for you too!

Restaurant was full but stay away from the fried fish, it was days old, we got sick and it's the…read moremost expensive plate on their menu.

Live music, family-friendly

Tequeños

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Entrance

La Cabana Restaurant

3.9(175 reviews)

5.2 mi•West Tampa

Everything about this eatery has been well planned and prepared…read more From appetizing tostones to the combination platters to dessert. Food? DELISH! Service? Fantastic Ambiance: great setting

Came here for lunch bc my husband got a $10 off for his birthday month…read more He ordered the 1/2 chicken with rice and beans and plantains. The chicken here is unfortunately dry and not seasoned too well. The best part was probably the beans and rice. I still think of the aijiaco too which it was just too hot for me to order on a scorching August day. (Colombian chicken stew). I'll probably be back in the winter for that Aijiaco, but the chicken we will pass. Service was okay this time, and ambiance is quite nice in here.

Salteado mixto

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Antojitos Latin Cravings

3.9(131 reviews)

5.4 mi•West Tampa

My husband and I wanted breakfast this morning, so we decided to stop by and dine in. I had…read morescrambled eggs, a beef patty, and Cuban toast. My husband had steak with extra onions, plantains, eggs and rice with red beans. The food was so delicious, and plentiful. We will definitely be back soon. :-)

We come here maybe one or twice a year especially when I'm feeling cold and want some hearty…read moreColombian soup/stew. I can tell I've become a creature of habit. I still love the sancocho de res(Beef stew) here. The prices are still pretty decent considering how much everything cost now. They have two sizes, small and large and the small is def more than enough($8). I love leftovers, but never seem to finish these kind of leftovers. It comes with white rice, beans, and plantains. We also ordered the sancocho de gallina(chicken). The chicken has bones. The beef in my soup is tender and no bones and no fat so pretty effortless. We also ordered a small lechona. It really is just a bunch of rice and some shredded pork and the skin. No big deal and not a repeat. I wish we didn't order it because that was just way too much rice with our orders. We love ordering almojabana usually(Colombian cheese bread). We didn't buy any this time, and I usually get a passion fruit smoothie. I didn't love my experience here this time. It is always crowded which is good for them. But the volume is so loud in here. But it's very good, traditional, and less expensive. No frills no atmosphere, not updated, just good Colombian food. Parking can be difficult here too so be patient.

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Cositas Ricas

4.3(48 reviews)

16.6 mi

I don't know what happened here. Perhaps the owners are out of town. I really hope it didn't change…read moreowners because everything was noticeably different. The ladies working were not familiar at all. They also were not friendly and helpful. I was pretty sad. It did make me feel like the previous owners were gone bc either one were there. I hope they are still around and eventually when I come back, I can update this review. We ordered the Hawaiian hot dog and the arepa with beef and chicken. Something was missing. Also we ordered two empanadas. I like their green chimmichuri sauce with it, and as soon as I asked for it, she walked away and never came back. Even the pic on the outside sign shows them with that sauce, but nope never got it. They also have their usual Colombian drinks which are Postobon and Colombiana. They are more expensive and smaller sizes. We will definitely take a break from here. Hope the owners that we know and love will be there.

Have been craving some Colombian food since in Georgia there is nothing and was excited to eat here…read morewhile visiting family. We'll it did not disappoint at all. Right when you come in we were greeted and it felt really nice and cozy. We were taken care of fast and were able to order no problem. The food was so delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. I recommend this place to everyone. There was nothing we ate that we didn't like.

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Mi Carreta Restaurant and Bakery

4.2(241 reviews)

12.9 mi•Tyrone

Still love this Colombian Restaurant. They have made updates to the restaurant and it feels more…read morespacious. They have a new location closer to my house but I still love this location better. The service is much better here. This time my husband and I both ordered mini bandeja paisas which are traditional mixed plates. Ours had steak, white mini arepa, sausage rice, beans, bananas. I also asked for salad instead of beans. Our plates were very tasty. They also have a Bakery with Colombian breads and desserts, we did not pick up anything this time because Many of them were gone

You can never go wrong with a bandeja paisa! If you're looking for Colombian food in St. Pete, this…read moreis the place to eat! The energy is great here- it's always full of people watching the games on tv or hanging out with family. The servers are great- very attentive, and very friendly. The bandeja paisa comes with 2 plátanos, steak, chicharrón, an egg, arepa, rice, beans- what more could you ask for! If it's too much for you, you can order the mini version. Either way you will not be disappointed! Everything was delicious!

Meat sampler, with yellow rice beans as sides

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Chicharrón's, tripe soup and lunch salad

Ricopan Bakehouse

4.7(175 reviews)

13.3 mi

Almost everything is delicious, but why did I say 'almost'? because I don't like everything, not…read morehere, not there, not everywhere. The service is fantastic, and all the girls are very nice. Ambiance is normal, not rushed; people line up to order, and everyone is respectful.

My husband and I just moved to the area from Michigan and we've made it our mission to expand our…read morehorizon trying new foods in different cultures. When I tell you, this food has me saying every swear word I could Think of. We quite literally INHALED everything. The flavors, the crunchiness of the empanadas, the bread.... Left me speechless. We will be making this a weekly meal.

Inside, in February 2026. No seating, but plenty of room!

Mini Pastries - Guava & Cheese

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Cubano Sandwich

La Mordida Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.3(331 reviews)

11.4 mi

My son brought me lunch from here and I can't wait to go back! I got 2 empanadas and a side of…read morebeans. Love the sauces with empanadas whichwere stuffed, great flavor and perfectly cooked even after sitting while he brought them home. He also ate all of his food and loved it!

La Mordida is a very large spot, so it never felt cramped. Service was fast, which made the whole…read morevisit easy. The bar was shut down because of liquor license issues, so we stuck with the food -- and it was great nonetheless. I had the lomo saltado and it was really good. For dessert, the tres leches was the best I've had. Would come back for the food again.

Dining room

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Classic margarita

El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant

4.4(160 reviews)

6.9 mi•Interbay

This little restaurant is famous for their empanadas and rightfully so. They are phenomenal! Also,…read moreevery additional dish was amazing too. The staff took great care of us by answering questions and making us feel like family. It's a little hole in the wall establishment, part of a small plaza with shared parking. Bring your appetite, you're going to love it!

I've been to El Cafetal a bunch of times for their bakery items, not their main dishes…read more Every time I've visit, everything tastes fresh and well priced. Everyone working has a great attitude and is happy to take your order. Hopefully I'll stop by for their main dishes soon.

Columbian cafe

Arepa con queso

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They do have a parking lot that is shared

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Irma R.

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10 years ago

Congratulations to the new owners!! My first impression was that I felt as if I was walking into a friend's living room as the walls are filled with Colombian artwork and lovely memorabilia. Now about the food...my husband wanted to take me to a place where I could eat "Lomo Saltado", a Beef Stir-Fry dish, and he chose Mi Bella Colombia at the recommendation of a friend. When the plate was placed in front of me, I was visually impressed by the presentation of the food. It reminded me of the food platings on all those fancy cooking shows I love to watch. When I took my first bite...simply delicious!! The chef really knows how to combine flavors! We also had their "mofongo" that had a very unique taste and one I will enjoy more next time when I am not so full after leaving not a drop of food on my plate!! I highly recommend eating at the new and improved Mi Bella Colombia. The choices of Hispanic traditional dishes are endless. It will be our go-to place going forward!! read more

Daniel A.

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11 years ago

I loved the overall experience here. I was astounded at how generous the owner was and everyone working there, I loved the fact I had various options to choose from on the menu and a vast amount of options to go along with it. The food tasted great and I couldn't have asked for any better service, I would without a doubt, come back to dine here again. I am so glad I happened to run into this place because it was honestly a great experience like I said before, and what even seemed lovelier was the visual concept the restaurant provided, it was beautifully decorated with the Colombian culture and caused for the environment to feel welcoming. I loved it ! read more

Denise P.

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9 years ago

This place is a hidden gem and a MUST TRY!!! Everything that we've tried has been amazing. We love the Empanadas, the Cuban Sandwich, Jibarito Sandwich,and the Arroz Paisa (Chef's Special) to name a few. Can't wait to go back to try more items on their menu. Prices are great and the service is helpful and friendly. read more

Jay J.

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3

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10 years ago

Really good colombian place... The new owner is really good and the food was fantastic

Antoine J.

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9 years ago

Great lunch at a great price, and great people !

Myriam L.

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7 years ago

Good food, good prices and good services.

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