Authentic columbina food, it feels like I'm still in Colombia. The food was fresh and tasty. Our…read moreserver was the owner and he was very polite and have us a free empanada. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxed. An authentic hidden gem

Excellent food. We have tried the Colombian food here several times and the food is consistently…read moredelicious. The empanadas are the best in the area. Reasonable prices and a convenient location and delicious food make this a favorite of ours!

Pretty damn good Cuban sandwich! Maduros fresh, guava slush naturale delish drink. This place is in…read morean odd looking strip mall with a giant sign that says Cuban food. The inside is bare, empty and unassuming. The booths are ripped and tables wearing. Walls are missing paint and it looks like it hasn't been updated since the 80's although these owners have only been there for 4 years. But you just sit back and listen to the Latin music in peace imagining you are in Cuba as you eat. If ambience is what you are looking for, a to go order would be better. If none of that matters, take a seat and enjoy your food hot. Service is fine but I was the only one there If you're in the area make a stop

Came by this restaurant by way of a Yelp search for restaurants in the area…read more I had read the reviews and it looked like it was well know for its Cuban sandwich. Me and hubby walk in and are greeted immediately with a friendly hello. When we were seated, we told the man that seated us we were newbies. He brought us out our water and told us to take our time looking over the menu. When were were ready to order, we decided to just split the cuban sandwich and get an order of fries. When the food came out, (on two plates!!) we were so glad we did decide to split the sandwich. It was HUGE!! It was also SO GOOD!! Fries were nice and hot and crispy. Highly recommend this place, when we get back to FL we want to try some more of the other tasty sounding menu items.

A Delicious Discovery: Authentic Mexican Gem in New Port Richey…read more This weekend, my husband Eriq and I headed up to our favorite Thai spot, only to find it closed. Hangry levels were rising fast, so we pivoted to a nearby Mexican grocery store and market that had been on my radar from glowing reviews. It delivered big time on authentic flavors, generous portions, and warm hospitality. Tucked at the back of the well-stocked Latin grocery store is a casual dining area where you order fresh-made Mexican classics. The menu offers plenty of traditional options and cool protein choices. One of the cooks kindly brought me a little sample cup of their pozole when I asked about it -- tender, falling-off-the-bone pork in a rich broth. Absolute perfection. (She also mentioned their menudo, but I politely passed on that one!) We decided on the tostadas, and wow -- for $13.99 you get three super-crispy house-made tortillas piled high with toppings. I went with two chicken and one steak (which was tender). The chicken was incredibly flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender from slow-cooking in spices. Fresh shredded lettuce, cilantro, crumbled cheese, a drizzle of crema, and slices of avocado on top made every bite fantastic. Eriq loved the al pastor version he tried and powered through all three. He also ordered a carnitas taco (which looked excellent, but he ran out of room!). The tortillas held up beautifully under all the toppings -- no crumbling disasters, which is rare and impressive. They brought out two house hot sauces (a smoky red and a vibrant green salsa) that were outstanding, plus ice-cold Mexican sodas made with real cane sugar. Service was friendly and attentive, with staff bringing food out promptly. The whole place felt genuinely authentic (we might have been the only non-Latino folks there, always a great sign), the grocery section was small but well stocked with staples, fresh meats and produce. If you're in the Holiday/NPR area and craving real-deal Mexican food at very reasonable prices, definitely stop in. We'll be back soon -- those tostadas are going to haunt my dreams in the best way possible.

Great food at a fair price. Friendly staff. I will return to try more of the menu. Local family runread more

This restaurant has been a Bob Evans and one or two other restaurants. Now it is a very nice…read morerestaurant specializing in Puerto Rican food. The inside is decorated colorfully and is comfortable. I was not familiar with many foods on the menu, but I was adventurous and tried the special: Pastelon de Amarillo's - ground beef, cheeses, sweet plantains in a round dish. I asked for sweet plantains for a side. Next time I'll choose something else. That was too many plantains for me. Husband had grilled skirt steak with red beans & white rice. He ate almost everything - left some of the rice. He really enjoyed his dinner, and he, too, would like to return. Andrew was our wait staff and he was efficient and friendly. The prices were reasonable, and our booth was comfortable. I took home half of my meal as I didn't want to stuff myself. When reheated the next day, it was just as good. I hope this restaurant is here for many years!

Did I drive 2.5 hours to eat the BEST monfongo in the state of Florida? YES I DID! This restaurant…read morehas the best, authentic, incredible Puerto Rican food you could ever find! The monfongo I had was chicken and it was very garlicky and full of flavor! I washed it down with a pina colada. Our service was so great and everyone was kind and sweet! Please go here!!!!!!!

Decided to come to this spot because I was craving pan de bono. Unfortunately because it was close…read moreto ending, the owner told us that they had ran out earlier, and that the best time to get them was in the morning or reserve them for the next day. I decided to get empanadas and arepa instead, recommended by the owner. They were delicious! I wish I hadn't eaten a late lunch or else I would have tried their dinner plates. The owner is a friendly man, taking us about his food and how they have live music there. Since we just missed the live music, he even decided to put on music and sing himself, he was a great singer! I hope to go back and get pan de bono and try their dishes!

First of all, the service is SPECTACULAR!! Outstanding hospitality! We loved getting to know…read moreRamon! The Cuban sandwich was from heaven!! We loved everything we ordered! Great vibes! Can't wait to come back!

What a great experience! Easy to get to, small, quaint restaurant, but spacious, TVs, a bar, and…read morevery nice, kind service. The food was tasty and bigger portions. They're ok with replacing some side items. We'll definitely go back!

The Bandeja Paisa con Entrana was amazing! The beans and plantains were a great side. Servers were…read moresuper friendly and the inside had many ceiling fans to move air in the hot & humid Florida air. I had some Flan for dessert. Tasted right on par with what mama once made.

The Columbia Restaurant in Sand Key Clearwater has pretty water views of the inter-coastal and…read morefeatures a vintage interior style blending old-world Spanish charm with relaxed coastal energy. You can watch boats cruise by while you eat. The best spots are on the open outdoor deck or at a table next to the large windows. Inside, the dining room is decorated in a Mediterranean style. It features colorful Spanish tiles, lush tropical plants, and authentic artwork. The famous historic 1905 salad originally created in 1905 was made table side by Tossing 4 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup julienned ham, 1/2 cup julienned Swiss cheese, 1 ripe chopped tomato, and 1/2 cup green Spanish olives. Top with Romano cheese, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and a tangy garlic dressing. The flavor is great and it's a nice light healthy option. 9/10 The Ropa Vieja was Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors. The name means "old clothes" because the choice beef is shredded, sautéed and simmered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with platanos and white rice. 9/10 The Shrimp Salteado came with Jumbo shrimp sautéed in exra-virgin olive oil, sliced Spanish onions, green peppers, fresh garlic, mushrooms, diced potatoes, chorizo and red wine. Served with yellow rice. 9/10 For dessert, the flan is one of the best I have ever tasted. The recipe dates to 1935 when the Columbia opened Tampa's first "Conditioned Air" dining room, the Don Quixote. Our grandmother and great-grand-mother, Carmen Hernandez, helped the Columbia gain national fame with her great recipes, especially her flan. Spanish caramel egg custard, prepared the old-fashioned way, using only the best natural ingredients. 9/10 Our server was friendly and informative and our food came out in a timely manner. If you're in the Sand Key or Clearwater area and craving some authentic Cuban food in a classy atmosphere with a nice view of the water, i highly l recommend visiting the Columbia Restaurant.

This is just over the bridge from Clearwater Beach. Different cuisine and things to choose from…read more Tip: Parking is limited in the strip mall this is in. Suggest valet for $6 or a couple of trips around the lot to find a spot. We sat outside, which was enclosed and heated and your are right on the water. Super cool and great views. We started off with the toasted bread and butter and the devil crab croquet. Not a fan - full of crab but the flavors didn't sit well and really needed some type of sauce to pair with it - we only had hot sauce. The original salad - is a must we shared it across four. It's made table side has cheese and olives in it and was really good. We got ours with a side of shrimp. Main courses - Cuban - it's a classic sandwhich which we shared. Comes with fried plantains which were ok. Again would have been better with some kind of sauce to dip it in. Steak Salteado - good flavor l, was expecting thin sliced steak and it was more like stew meat. Paired with rice and was good. Palomilla - would be better as the sandwhich version. Again this one needed a sauce for dipping. Shrimp "Al Ajillo" - this is a must and the oil garlic mix is perfect for dipping you toasted bread.

The food is amazing, but they can never seem to get an order correct. So many times they have gave…read moreme pastalilos that were wrong. Wrong meat or no cheese. It's a very big inconvenience to have to return back. Update: once again had to go back 3 times and finally just asked for my money back. Even with a third visit back the food was wrong. They try and make the order right but it never happens. Something is always wrong. So unfortunate cuz this place does have really great pastalilos and rice. But I will never return. The owner is very sweet and aims to please. It just falls short for me. Something between the order being placed and the food being made always gets messed up. Literally every visit. Such a shame.

They are not at the 3617 location, I ordered postmates and when my POSTMATE got there it said they…read moremoved locations. So I cancelled my ordered and still got charged!! Horrible , if you're change locations let places know otherwise there are issues, like me I'm getting charged the whole order bc I canceled but how is that fair when the merchant should update their address?? They don't take care of their stuff.