Mi Tierra Latina, one of the best Colombian restaurants in Tampa Bay, offers delicious and plentiful food at very reasonable prices. The restaurant is located in an unassuming strip plaza off of Hillsborough Avenue, near Veteran's Expressway. While the place isn't fancy by any means, the generous, favorable traditional dishes make up for it. As the place is known to get packed very quickly, especially around normal meal times, the petite waitstaff is highly attentive, friendly, and helpful in getting customers seated as soon as possible. Also, despite the sometimes loud din in the restaurant, patrons are jovial and just glad to be served. Among the best tostones/patacones I've ever had are those here. As opposed to being cut round, these plantains are cut on a lengthy diagonal, and they are never overcooked, so they remain soft and crunchy. Also, there is a lot of flavor in their frijoles (red beans), and they also add pieces of plantain to them. Having a daily Sancocho soup on the menu also earns them bonus points. read more

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I have been excited to try Mi Tierra Latina after hearing from people around town that it's a great place to go for great Colombian food. And I can say, they were not lying. We ordered the beef stew, empanadas, fried yuca, black beans, rice, and plantains. The soup was great with lots of toppings. The empanadas were beautifully crunchy and the sauces on the side for them were divine. My favorite bite of the night though was the black beans; oh my gosh the flavor was there. Our server was excellent. Very friendly, gave us great recommendations and went over the menu with us as first timers. I went with her suggestion to get a frozen drink and I'm so glad I trusted her. The frozen lemonade tasted so fresh and no artificial flavor at all. She said you can adjust the sugar on any of their fresh juices as well. The atmosphere was great, I would love to come back here and try different rotations of soups they offer! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Interior - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Order from this place today all I did was Google Colombian food near me and I'm actually glad that I did. The ladies that helped me on the phone and in person very nice my order correct the price is reasonable. It feels like Family when you walk in not a huge place but not small either. The soccer game was playing on the TV people were gathered watching while eating their Sancocho from their own tables are discussing the game with each other. The food is good. I will be back and I recommended to people as well. read more

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Catalina took such good care of us. Everything that came out was top notch! A bunch of different sauces were brought out before anything was even ordered. As a sauce-lover, I reallly appreciate service like this. All of the food was fantastic. I got a small beef stew with 2 sides and this "small" bowl was huge and full of meat. It was exactly what I wanted. I got a fried egg and tostones as my sides and everything was fantastic. I will absolutely be back to this spot, they have several locations in Tampa. read more

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I have a couple colombian friends and they're always here so I know this place was gonna be the bomb. We started off with some empanadas, they were very crispy and so good with a little bit of ají in it, they only sell beef empanadas but they are soooo good, they don't need any other kind. We also ordered some pork belly with lime and pink sauce that always save the day, it's a classic! Chicharron was crispy and nice! Moving on to our main entree I ordered the shrimp al ajillo mofongo and it was so good, sometimes mofongo can be dry and not very flavorful but they did it so good, it was just perfect, the shifkmp was also very good. Service was very good, I wish I could remember her name, but she was great! I love that very traditional colombian vibe in here! I have to try their picadas next time! So I'm sure I'm coming back soon! read more

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Food is amazing!!! Cooked fresh! Service is good! Ambiance is a Latin restaurant. So so good best Ecuadorian food in Tampa read more

Mi Tierra Latina - My mama from Ecuador and her Mojarra frita/ Fried whole fish - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Authentic Latin Flabors with heary portions and friendly service. The food was well seasoned and satisfying and the atmosphere felt welcoming. read more

Flavors were really good and great service. It's a really causal spot nice casual Ambiance. Only complaint was the rice was a little hard but they flavors were great I'd give it another try. You can tell this is a very good Colombian spot. Sauces were fire! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Counter some of the dining room. - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Cheap and very good food. I sent my dad to grab lunch for us, so we got a hodgepodge of things. Here is what we got and what we thought. Beef empanadas - this is something I can skip. I know this is different than Spanish empanadas, but not really my cup of tea (although I see from reviews that other people rave about them). Lengua a la plancha (grilled tongue) - this was very tender and there was a lot of tongue. We got it with rice and plantains. The rice was delicious, it tasted of butter. I ate way more rice than I was planning. The plantains were sweet and I thought it complemented the rest of the dish perfectly. We had grilled onions on it with chimmichuri sauce on the side and both were great additions. This was a favorite for sure. Steak sandwich - I found the meat a tad tough, but for the price it is totally worth it. The bread is delicious and I devoured half a sandwich. If I ate the whole thing I wouldn't be able to eat the rest of the day. My dad also got a cuban sandwich and tamales and said he liked them. He kept commenting on how cheap it is for how much food we got. If you're looking for their most updated menu, go to their facebook page. I'll also post pictures of the menu we took to-go for anyone looking. I don't think they have a website. read more

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Great meal tonight. Beef stew, Mofungo and shrimp in creole sauce. Also pork loin in mushroom with yellow rice (which is somewhat similar to an Italian Marsala flavor). Service was great. Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. There's close to a dozen tables. read more

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Whenever I'm traveling for work and want a good local spot for lunch, I will inevitably go to one reliable source which has seldom given me a bad recommendation: the building security guards. These folks have the important job of ensuring the safety of the employees as well as the facility, and in doing so, they work up a healthy appetite. So when I was in Tampa recently and noontime rolled around, I chatted with the guards and they enthusiastically said to hit up nearby Mi Tierra Latina. Even though the literal translation of the restaurant is "My Latin Land," as my co-workers and I were being seated, one of the servers explained that this place specializes in Colombian food...which is awesome since I've had limited exposure to this type of cuisine. There is a shoebox sized dining room with a few tables/chairs, and a small bar area. Pictures and art work from Colombia adorn the walls, and there were a few TVs - some of which had Spanish language news programs, while other units were playing a soccer match. I went with the server's suggestion with the "safe" but familiar options of beef empanadas and Colombian style tamale. The DC area is lousy with Central American spots which serve up empanadas, but this version was quite different than what I'm used to. The deep fried exterior was not braided and used a deep yellow corn flour for the shell. The filling also had a different texture, in that it was ground meat, as opposed to the shredded I usually eat. It was still very good, and I enjoyed the green aji sauce. I asked for another small "chili" sauce, since it wasn't particularly spicy. As for the Colombian style tamale - I LIKE IT! Having previously lived in Texas and traveling to SoCal often to visit family, I'm very familiar with the more commonly found "Mexican" style tamale in the U.S. The Colombian variety is still steamed in a banana leaf, and the ingredients are still wrapped in a ground corn maseca, but the flavor profile is totally different. Also, again as opposed to shredded pork, at Mi Tierra, the pork were cut into cubes and steamed with potatoes, peas, and carrots. The Goya Sazon flavor also permeated the tamale and enhanced the salt and other spices. Couple this with the rice and fried plantains, and I was ready for a nap when I got back to the office. This is a cool local spot, and I observed people from all walks of life - office drones, construction workers, police officers, etc. - stopping in to either get food to go, or hope to snag a coveted open table. This location is very close to the airport, so if you're staying nearby, or have business in the area, I recommend stopping by to sample some authentic Colombian fare. read more

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Mi Tierra Latina is a hole in the wall that is Tampa's well-kept secret. The locals who know it, love it, as evident by the packed dining room. Even with the crowd, we only waited a few minutes before being seated. I started with an arepa that was sweet and cheesy. For lunch I ordered the Carne Asada, Arroz, Frijoles, Maduros ($15.99) and the portion was so generous that it lasted me for two lunches! I liked how they gave you the beans in liquid on the side so that you could customize your own plate. My favorite part of the meal was the house made spicy sauce and chimichurri. Everything I ordered was affordable and packed with flavor; I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food excellent great service very well presented! Nice ambiance! Coming from NY we felt right at home!

As a new lover of Colombian cuisine, I told myself I'd try every Colombian place I could find in Tampa, and this time it was Mi Tierra Latina! For an appetizer, I got an empanada because I saw from reviews everyone thinks they have the best around, and I 100% agree with those people. The outside was hot and crispy, and I love the hearty filling inside-- seriously just get them! Afterwards, I got the Bandeja de mi Tierra, which has skirt steak, chicharron (pork rinds), chorizo, an arepa, rice, an egg, plantains, and beans. I got the steak medium rare, and it ended up being one of the juiciest, most tender steaks I've ever had, the second I just poked it with my fork I knew it was gonna be good. The chicharron was perfect, it was crispy, chewy, but not tough, and the amount of fat was just right. Overall, I loved my meal, and I would highly recommend any of the Bandejas especially if you're new to Colombian food and want to try a bit of everything. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive, despite the slight language barrier. Like many Latin places in Tampa, it really helps if you can speak Spanish. While I had a fantastic time, my partner was kinda meh about his plate-- he had the churrasco steak and noted it was a bit tough and dry. I'll also mention it was reeeally hot in here, it wasn't that bad when I first came in considering we're in the middle of summer, but once the food came out I was sweating buckets. Overall I think this is a great spot for Colombian food, so please check it out! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Bandeja de mi Tierra - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had the sancocho and it was perfect. The service is always excellent. I recommend trying the agua de panela read more

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Ordered the Beef soup to go. it was delicious and full of flavor. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Nice clean dining area.

The ambiance is great good music you feel like you're in Colombia. The service as you come in they greet you and make you feel home. The servers treat you good and they are very friendly. The food is good and full of flavor I had the La Bandeja Paisa , I just have to say (Que Ricura) Delicious food. I would like to recommend Mi Tiera Latina to all my friends and family and to everyone else read more

I've gone here so much I've lost count! Located in the heart of town and country this is my go to when I want some delicious Colombian food. I always start off by ordering beef empanadas with their natural homemade lemonade. But my main obsession here is their "Sancocho de carne de res" beef stew. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you order. The portions are so good that you could almost guarantee you're going to take some home with you. I've tried multiple things from their menu and I have never been disappointed. The flavor profiles are just unmatchable compared to other Spanish/Colombian restaurants. Everyone there is so kind and so personable they really make you feel like family. You are guaranteed to get top notch service from everyone there including the owners who are there working hard behind the counter with everyone. They'll continue to get my business! read more

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It is a 5 stars performance. Price, taste, quantity, and quality is reach it perfect condition. I would recommend this restaurant to a friend. Thanks to Brigitte's review and notice this restaurant six months ago. Finally we have a chance to visit. Love it. I got a fruit juice in water. It was delicious to start. Today they have tripe soup with beef. It is cook till everything is soft. The spice was marinated into the tripe. Our main dish is Breaded steak with rice and fried cassava. The breaded coating has some seasoning spice. It the best Colombian breaded steak I have. It is big piece. Our next dish is Bandeja di Mi Tierra. It has skirt steak, chicharron, chorizo, sweet plantain, creole potatoes. This is big combination dish. It has great churrasco. The the steak is well seasoning. The chicharron is very crispy and is not tough to bite. I like this dish have a lot to offer. Server are very friendly. They also serve breakfast. read more

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It was my first time going to this Colombian place. The food was delicious, everyone was attentive, and the atmosphere was great, with Colombian music playing. I would recommend this place if you want to try something new. read more

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Delicious Sancocho. Makes me feel as if I was back in Colombia!! Yummy!!!! Service was great... thank you!! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing food. Great price. Great service. Not everyone in my family speaks Spanish but the staff was very patient and helped my family out with understanding the menu. read more

Great food, good prices and excellent service!! I will be back definitely, we love the empanadas, tostones, cazuela de Mariscos. All was just perfect!! read more

As I've said before, Town n Country is home to a lot of good latin restaurants, so when i happen by here one day, i was feeling like having some delicious latin cooking, so i stopped by. Its located in a somewhat unassuming shopping strip, so it doesnt look like much, but when you step inside, the atmosphere is very lively with customers chatting and servers bustling around the small, yet cozy dining room, that somehow makes me feel like im in another country altogether. I was seated and served right away, and ordered my food using my limited Spanish (its limited, but it helps that both English and Spanish are on the menu). I felt like some mofongo, which i havent had in over ten years. Now, what IS mofongo, you may ask? It may look like a giant, unappealing blob at first glance, but trust me, its delicious. Basically its mashed plantain or tostone mixed with pork skin, giving it a complex sweet and smoky flavor almost reminiscent of mashed potato or stuffing, only a more fun, exotic cousin of the two and better tasting. I had a huge portion of it, along with some shrimp swimming in garlic sauce which i dumped over the mofongo for an extra layer of flavor. Honestly, it was a good thing i went with the shrimp as its nice and light while the mofongo was rich, heavy, but incredibly satisfying. Overall, great customer service and great restaurant. read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Mofongo with shrimp in garlic sauce (al ajillo) - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It located on Hillsborough ave, short distance west of the veteran Expressway. The menu selection were huge. I ordered a soursop juice in water. It was very good. I had breaded steak for my entrée. A small tripe soup was my added on. The food was carefully prepared and the portion was big. I liked the soup because the ingredients in it were washed good, cooked till soft and well seasoned. All the fry items we got-the breaded steak, the fry yucca, the chicharron were all perfectly done. They were crunchy outside and soft inside without any excess grease. They had a skillful chef. The pricing was reasonable and service was good. Sitting area wasn't fancy , yet it got TV and looked clean. It was an enjoyable experience. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place! Their service is phenomenal, the food is amazing, and the prices and quantity served are just right. It is a small restaurant so if you don't like feeling overwhelmed by people this might not be the place for you, but they definitely make you feel welcomed and treat you like family. I am a regular at this restaurant with my family and we love their flavor and variety. We definitely recommend. read more

Probably one of the best Colombian empanadas I've had in many many years. I'm a lover of an empanada with some hot sauce and always hit up a cafe anytime I'm in the area. But none have ever tasted as fresh as this one I enjoyed. my friends brought me to this hidden gem and I got to enjoy a bowl of sancocho. I used to have a Columbian room mate who taught me how to salsa and she made the best sancocho. it's been years since I've enjoyed either There was much nostalgia with this simple bowl of soup under $10. Warm broth, tender beef, corn, potato and herbs. Writing this review right now reminds me that I need to go back ASAP read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Sancocho Beef stew Large with two sides - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had the chicken empanadas this morning and wow were they delicious!!! Not greasy and so full of meat! These were brought into my job from a coworker and I will definitely be going there here myself. The food is super cheap (empanadas are $1 each). Can't wait to have more of this deliciousness!!! read more

Mi Tierra Latina - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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my favorite empanadas EVER! i've had many empanadas from a lot of different places but no other place comes close and their chimichurri sauce goes unmatched! i go at least once a week. everyone is super sweet and very attentive i love how i'm greeted by name when i go. read more

Mi Tierra Latina - the BEST empanadas EVER! i seriously can't get enough of these! i try to go at least once a week! - Colombian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Best lunch time Cuban sandwich, super duper nice and helpful people working here, my go to spot when I'm working in the area Thanks read more

First time eating at Colombian restaurant. Ordered breakfast. Delighted at our orders of rice, steak, sausage and sweet mashed corn. Top with egg of your choice. I ordered pineapple juice and was delicious. Staff was very friendly and hospitable. Will return. read more

Ordered delivery and we were extremely satisfied with the food. Ordered Cuban sandwich and Garlic shrimp with rice and plantin (must try!!!) Loved the food and delivery was on time read more

The empanadas are amazingggggg!!! Definitely recommend this place for local good eats.

Food had no flavor at all. Meat I ordered fron the lunch menu was undercook. Portions are really little.

Great food served by decent people. If and when I return to Tampa I'll go out of my way to return. Excellent Cuban sandwich

Great food! Demasiado rico! I loved their Soup ! Steak was on point! Can't wait to come back! We were very pleased and happy with their service! Amazing service! read more

The picada for 20$ is not good at all Take the one for 10 or you will loose your money other than that is great place read more

This Colombian place is the best in Tampa. Great quality food, wonderful staff, and it's reasonably priced! Often times I find good Colombian food and it's crazy expensive. Their bandera paisa is 10.99 - hard to beat! They take great care of you and are very professional. read more

They have the best Colombian food in Tampa . The owner use to run a very famous restaurant so they know how to treat the customers and the food is to die for. La sopa , las empanadas, la carne encebollada, la bandeja paisa, todo en general es absolutamente delicioso. Pasaba por el lugar y ví la bandera de Colombia cuando se me dió por entrar y tratar la comida. Para mí sorpresa reconocer a los dueños iniciales del restaurante Mi bandera , ellos quienes le dieron el nombre y la fama. Ahora es un restaurante más pequeño pero igual de acogedor. Súper contenta de haberlos encontrado y de allí no me saca nadie. read more

Great customer service and delicious food! Our go to for Colombian food every time! Always a pleasure!