In Miami, Colombian restaurants bring the rich flavors of traditional Colombian cuisine to a diverse community, offering residents and tourists an authentic taste of Colombia.
Here are some of the best Colombian restaurants you can find in Miami, where you can try the finest of Colombian gastronomy.
The best Colombian restaurants in Miami
ElCielo
ElCielo is the ultimate Colombian fine dining experience in Miami. Located at 31 SE 5th Street in the Brickell district, ElCielo Miami is renowned for its innovative approach to traditional Colombian cuisine. Under the leadership of Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, ElCielo has earned a Michelin Star, highlighting its exceptional quality.
ElCielo offers a signature tasting menu known as “The Experience,” priced at $289 per person, comprising approximately 18 courses that blend modern culinary techniques with Colombian flavors. Notable dishes include:
- Truffle Buñuelo: A fritter filled with truffle mushrooms and black garlic.
- Crab Empanadas: Crispy corn empanadas stuffed with crab stew and accompanied by aji de piña (spicy pineapple sauce).
- Truffle Buñuelo: A crisp Colombian fritter filled with creamy truffle mushrooms and black garlic.
Bandeja Paisa
Bandeja Paisa is one of the most popular Colombian restaurants in Miami, with 21 years of history. It is known for its authentic Colombian food and, of course, its iconic bandeja paisa, all served in a cozy atmosphere. Located at 9511 W Flagler Street, Miami, this restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes, including:
- Bandeja Paisa: A traditional dish with over 150 years of history, featuring rice, beans, ground beef, chicharrón (fried pork belly), egg, fried plantain, arepa, avocado and hogao sauce.
- Sancocho de Gallina: A hen soup with plantain, yuca, potatoes, corn and other ingredients.
- Ajiaco: A chicken broth with criollo potatoes, corn on the cob and cream.
- Patacones: Fried and flattened green plantains, which may be filled with meat or cheese.
- Arepa de Huevo: Arepas stuffed with eggs.
Prices at Bandeja Paisa range from $10 to $20 per dish, depending on the size and ingredients.
La Ventana
Located at 710 Washington Ave., Miami, La Ventana offers a wide variety of Colombian dishes such as bandeja paisa, patacones filled with meat or cheese, mojarra served with coconut rice and patacones, and one of its most famous specialties: picada colombiana, a selection of grilled meats with sides of plantain, potato and yuca. Prices at La Ventana range from $10 to $30, depending on the size and ingredients.
El Nogal
El Nogal is a Latin restaurant and cocktail bar that brings the flavors of Latin America and Colombia to Miami. While its menu is smaller, it offers dishes like bandeja paisa, Colombian empanadas filled with chicken or beef, seafood, churrasco with chimichurri sauce and its iconic Colombian burger, made with 200g of homemade marinated beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, ham and a pineapple and garlic sauce. Located at 318 20th Street, Miami Beach, El Nogal prices range from $10 to $30.
Patacon Pisa’o
Located at 7902 NW 36th Street, Patacon Pisa’o is one of the most popular Colombian restaurants, offering a wide variety of signature dishes such as:
- Patacon Sierra Nevada: Fried green plantain gratin with chicken or beef breast, mushroom sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Patacon Momposino: Fried green plantain topped with grilled chicken or steak and mushroom sauce.
- Patacon Llanero: Fried green plantain topped with grilled chicken or steak and sautéed onions.
- Patacon Antioqueño: Fried green plantain topped with rice, beans, ground beef, ground chicharron, hogao sauce and a fried egg.
There are also typical dishes such as sancocho de Costilla, Sancocho de Gallina, Sancocho de Pescado, plantain soup, ajiaco santafereño, and Colombian empanadas.
Prices at Patacon Pisa’o range from $9 to $40, depending on the dish chosen.
Mondongo’s
Mondongo’s is a very popular restaurant located on 3500 NW 87th Ave, Doral, known for offering authentic Colombian cuisine. Its menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes such as mondongo, ajiaco, and bandeja paisa, all prepared with traditional recipes that evoke the comforting flavors of home.
The restaurant also offers delivery and pickup service within a 5-mile radius, making it a convenient option for those who want to enjoy Colombian food from the comfort of their home. The menu is diverse and includes not only traditional Colombian dishes, but also grilled meats, classic desserts, and Colombian beverages.
Among its specialties, the mazamorra—a beloved traditional dessert—stands out, along with empanadas, patacones, and arepa de huevo, representing the best of Colombian fried snacks. Main course prices range from $16 to $25, making it an accessible choice for an authentic culinary experience.
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El Machetico
El Machetico is a Colombian restaurant located on 3399 NW 72nd Ave Suite 104-105, Miami, that has won over its customers with its traditional cuisine and homestyle flavor. Its menu includes a wide selection of typical Colombian dishes, prepared with fresh and authentic ingredients. Some of the most popular dishes include:
Bandeja Paisa El Machetico – A special version of the classic bandeja paisa, featuring rice, beans, pork belly (chicharrón), sausage (chorizo), ripe plantain, egg, corn cake (arepa), and avocado ($27.99).
Cazuela de Frijoles – A delicious bean stew with pork belly, blood sausage (morcilla), rice, and egg ($24.95).
Mojarra Frita – Fried fish served with two side dishes of your choice ($25.99).
The menu also includes a variety of traditional Colombian fried snacks such as empanadas, buñuelos, tequeños, chorizo with arepa, and arepa de choclo. El Machetico boasts an impressive 4.7/5 rating on Restaurant Guru, thanks to excellent reviews highlighting the quality of the food and the cozy atmosphere.
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Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo is a Colombian restaurant renowned for offering an authentic experience that combines delicious traditional food with a festive, colorful ambiance inspired by typical Colombian towns. It is located on 8285 SW 40th Street, Miami.
Its menu offers a wide variety of dishes perfect for sharing with family and friends. Among its specialties are sobrebarriga (slow-cooked flank steak), bandeja paisa, sancocho (hearty soup), fried fish, and a selection of Caribbean coastal snacks such as carimañolas and patacones.
Prices range from $22 to $85, depending on the size and quantity of servings. In addition to its cuisine, Pueblito Viejo is known for its folkloric décor, live music, and themed events, making it an ideal spot for celebrating special occasions—Colombian style.