Food is good! The music is too loud to bear. We had our cousin here from Puerto Rico and couldn't even talk to him. We had the Refajo and liked it. The empanadas are made with shredded beef and we took some home. We had to ask for water multiple times. The food took for ever and the kids were super hungry. The fish soup was to die for. As far as the entertainment, the first 2 singers were good but the music was over blaring what they were trying to say. The following comedian was atrocious. Very vulgar and not fit for a family environment. Just for this I would never return again. There's no need for my kids to learn words that I've never spoken to them by a guy that called himself funny.
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David C.
This is the 2nd time here and as always the food is fantastic. I love Colombian food and I have been to colombia so I have tasted the real deal. I had the sopa de gallinas de res, beef rib soup. It was large with plenty of beef and all the good stuff you would expect from a Colombian soup . The bartender is a gentleman and I will return again when I'm back in town.
(5)
Maria A.
First time here and really enjoyed the whole experience! Despite there being a packed house the service was good. The atmosphere was energetic and lively and the entertainment was fantastic. We ordered a large dish for 4 with several different foods and were not disappointed. The desserts were amazing, especially the one w vanilla mousse and almonds! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Allison D.
This place is a trip! i never thought i was actually going to have fun in a restaurant... After hearing about this place through a friend i decided to go give it a try, they told me they had a very good Sancocho. When i got there we saw people outside taking pictures becase the restaurant is like a Colombian country house. When we went inside we where greeted and sitted right away...the restaurant decoration is super peculiar, it reminded me of Rain Forest Cafe ...but the colombian way lol...its packed with dolls and dummies resembling colombian Artists, lights, flowers, a dancing floor that looks like a country terrace and all sort of things haning from the walls and cealing. We both had empanadas and bandeja paisa/montanez, they where delicious. When we where finishing eating they anounced through a speaker that the first show of the afternoon was going to start (this was a sunday around 4pm) then los Trobadores came out, they sing to every table and make up a funny story to the people sitting there making fun of them...it was hilarious, i cryed laughing ...when they came to my table they made fun of my husband and i almost peed myself LMAO. I was deffinetly not expecting an experience like that when the only thing i wanted was to go eat some good colombian food. Good service, good food and entertaiment,couldn't ask for more.
(4)
Victor R.
I put the 2 starts because you have a good time after hours but the Laddy at the front is the worst . She gives attitude to everyone and it doesn't matter to her if you get upset or not . I guess she has attitude because se is one of the family members of the place . That will be the only reason why I think she is still there in such a beautiful place
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Keith P.
I have always passed Pueblito Viejo No 2 driving back and forth from work, but I have never had the urge to sample their culinary cuisine because it just seemed like any random mom and pop shop located off Bird Road. However, yesterday, I was tired of being stuck in traffic, got a random craving for food, and decided to visit them. When I first arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it was a Colombian restaurant, and good thing because I was looking to develop my taste buds for Colombian cuisine. Second thing I noticed was that it is a visual adventure for first-timers. The insides look like a rainbow threw up all over their ceiling and left remnants of Disney characters and vines.! Their walls are decked out like a cowboy saloon, and when I visited their bathroom, I was startled by all the leather leashes. There is not a spot of the restaurant that is decorated in color and personality. The tables are even enamored in photographs. Third thing I noticed were the prices. Meals were around $12-$26, with the majority in the $15 and above range. Not the place for budget eating. Hungry and on a budget, I ordered skewers of chicken and beef, boiled potatoes, and an arepa for $12. The meat skewers were the highlight of the meal. The pieces of meat on it were huge compared to what I have ever seen. Larger than one bite. They were also very savory and full of flavor. The boiled potatoes were able to be cut really easily, and the arepa was crunchy. I definitely enjoyed this meal. The only downside would be that I felt it was really hard to order food here because my Spanish speaking language skills are not the best. I also asked my waiter what he recommend I order, and my waiter pointed to the most expensive things on the menu which is typical of any restaurant. Good thing I went with my gut instinct and got the meat skewers. The wait for food was also long (20 minutes) considering that there were only three customers in the restaurant, including myself. Overall, a good dining experience. The wait was too long, but the food was absolutely flavorful. I would probably come back here to try their different dishes.
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teeny t.
I love this place! It's extremely decorated inside - it looks like you're inside of an attraction at Disney, Colombian style! The parking is kind of a mission if you're not willing to pay the $6 for valet. The food is AMAZING and the staff is very friendly & dressed in traditional Colombian attire. I brought my nephews & niece (ages 9, 6, &3) and they LOVED the decor - this restaurant is the best place in the world to play "I spy"!
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Jo R.
Very nice place inside. But the food is so so and the service less the 1 star. Maybe good in group for party but not for eat. La bandeja paisa o pueblito viejo como ellos llaman, no tenÃa chicharrón!!! No recomiendo este lugar a nadie!!
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Luis F.
The decor is out of this world. So great. You feel like you stepped into a party. You have to witness it to understand. My Colombian friends say this is one of the better Colombian restaurants in Miami...I love it. Try this out for a great meal and awesome eye candy.
(5)
Food Tours Of Miami L.
Awesome place every time we go. We have been more than 3 times and each time even better. A must go to spot in Miami!
(5)
Celestino C.
Genuine home made taste Colombian food. Plentiful, reasonable, in a unique setting. Have dined here on several occasions as it is my brother's favorite Colombian restaurant. Have sampled their meat and fish dishes. All excellent. As mentioned by someone they have empanadas that make other Miami empanadas cry with shame. The bandeja paisa is first rate and looks like the one Anthony Bourdain had in Colombia.. Regarding atmosphere, as you can see from photos the interior is festooned with decor which I presume is from other failed restaurants-medieval, country, caribbean, south american, western bric-a-brac is everywhere. There is a large screen tv which usual has on some landscape travelogues of Colombia. You can just imagine a little burro crapping next to your table as would occur in Medellin but without the threat of being kidnapped or catching the clap. Order the unique Colombian dishes and enjoy. Highly recommend. Only reason I did not give it a five is the dolls on the ceiling look back at me after more than a few drinks. Well maybe it was because parking is terrible and appears insufficient for the size of the restaurant. The calorie count for each meal is outrageous. This place will blow away your TDEE.
(4)
Andrea A.
Be careful with your cards at this restaurant. i went to pay and according to them my card was declined. I asked for them to try to swipe card another time and they said it was declined. I called the bank and they told me my card was ok to use is that the system at the restaurant is not reading the card appropriately. I told them to please swipe it again and I saw they swipe my card really fast so I told them could you please swipe my card slowly as your system is not reading it correctly, they not only refused but were going to give me money to pay for the bill. The issue was no the money is that I knew my card was working and did not understand why it wasn't working there. I provided another card American Express and it did work, which I found pretty odd. Please be careful today I got an email from my bank and they said the information on my card was compromised and to me after this incident is the only place that comes to mind, as after I left the restaurant I was able to use my card at a gas station with no problem, while I was still talking to my bank and they said my card was fine.
(1)
Eileen M.
We arrived to El Pueblito Viejo & we decided to park across the street since it was an option to valet or not we like to walk so we did not. We met our party a total of 6. We were seated immediately. The decor is cute think your dining inside a rain forest of disney characters very unique. To start the evening we ordered the Arepa con chicharron appetizer which was delicious and enough for all of us to have 2nd & 3rd Helpings. With the appetizer we could left out the entree that's how much they bring. There appetizer are priced from $3.50 to $5.25 reasonable. As an entree i ordered the casuela de Frijoles it is a large bowl of red delicious beans the plate consists of Carne Asada, lettuce, tomato, a plantain, and rice. I shared the beans and the rice that's how much food they bring!! The entrees prices range from $13 to $28 . I did not have dessert, i was too full sorry i can't yelp on that one! All in All..... The service was excellent, the entertainment amazing & the food delicious and made perfect. In all it was a great place to come and celebrate my moms birthday, oh , how can i forget!! They brought a hat put it on her began to sing the happy birthday song with a beat and they also gave her a hat with her name on it nice touch! The over all experience is one I will never forget. Loved the service, food, entertainment from the entertainers to the servers that also sang. I would recommend Pueblito Viejo#2 to everyone & I will definitely be returning.
(5)
Anonymous A.
Went there for breakfast, and love it. The interior decor is so charming, great windows and ambiance. I had eggs, cheese and an arepa and it was perfect: simple but yummy! The staff is super friendly and I can't wait to go back!
(5)
D M.
I really love this place. Good food, good atmosphere. Excellente service. They offer photos at the time. Friday, Saturday and Sunday have group of music and show. We will back soon!!!!!
(5)
Jacki F.
Overall OK. Atmosphere was so cluttered with to many tables and "decorations" galore it made it hard to like this place from the beginning. Also a little expensive, at least compared to other Colombian places I have been. Let's start at the beginning...empenadas were fantastic! Probably the best I have had since moving to Miami. On the plus side they had Aguila beer (which is a favorite of mine). That was kind of where the great left our meal. My boyfriend and I each ordered bendeja paisa. His was OK of a little small. Mine was full of fat! I couldn't even eat it. Beans were OK...I have had better. I would come here again for apps and a drink bit probably not for meal.
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Cassie G.
One of my favorite things about living in Miami is that you can taste the entire world by visiting different restaurants on just a solitary street. Bird Road is lined with authentic Spanish, Cuban, and even Chinese restaurants. Most places are hole-in-the-walls that you might not stop into unless let in on the secret. Pueblito Viejo is intriguing from the outside but I would never have thought to go in until my Colombian friend stressed it's authenticity and charm. Besides renowned La Moon, I've never really experienced true Colombian food so was a bit hesitant to go on my own. So my "expert" friend brought six newbies here to ensure we got the proper introduction. To say the inside of this place is overwhelming is an understatement. I felt like I was in Rainforest Cafe located inside of a Disney ride. Not one space on the walls is bare whether it be covered by a photograph, Colombian souvenir, empty alcohol bottles or shrubbery. If anything, all the decor makes for a great distraction throughout the meal. For our meal, we started off with empanadas and arepas. The empanada might have been my favorite part of the meal- full of flavor and piping hot. Me and a friend split the Churrasco that came with plantain, yucca fries, and a potato. The meat was juicy and complimented by the chimchurri perfectly. The rest of the table got the bandeja de carne and everyone left pretty empty plates at the table. For dessert, I tasted the tres leches that, although a generic brand, was still a delightful way to end the meal. They offer an array of Colombian drinks that you cannot find at very many places. The sombrero-clad servers were very friendly but do be forewarned they only speak Spanish. Definitely another South American gem to be found amidst the hustle of Bird Road.
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Pao R.
This place is the best, the manager Juan Carlos is a great pleasant person who will do anything possible to take care of you, the rest of the staff is great, friendly and the service is 5 start. I have been in this restaurant many times and is always a great experience, and this is not all the food is delicious and you can enjoy different shows, great Colombian music and you are always welcome to dance. It is family friendly which is great since people can bring their kids and still enjoy dancing and having fun. I highly recommend this place. Love it.
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Nicole A.
I love Colombian food but had never been to this place until yesterday. When I walked in I was shocked at the decor. It was like a Latin It's a Small World Disney ride gone terribly wrong. I guess that's the best way to explain it. However, it is so much fun to look at! I found Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hanging off the ceiling. Oh, and Nemo! Anyway, the gentleman that served us was dressed in native Colombian wear and was so polite and sweet. I ordered La Bandeja Paisa and it was so good! But I love Colombian food so I may be a little bias. My plate was $13.00 so def a decent price. The rest of my party also loved their food. Good service, good food, I'll be coming here again.
(4)
M D.
Although the food (overpriced) and atmosphere are worthwhile, fun and somewhat authentic, they utilize questionable business practices (they are a scumbag business) with regards to some menu items. I won't go through all of the issues, but here is just one: This experience involved a bottle of Aguadiente, a bottle which is listed on the menu, but no information other than that. The waiter asked which size, small or large (1 liter is a large). Since this type of bottle is about 5-7 dollars in Colombia, I assumed they would have restaurant markup of 100-150%. The price is not listed in the menu, even though it is a commodity item, and does not fluctuate. After all, Aguardiente is the cheapest licor available in Colombia. Its like ordering bum wine. The waiter did not have the courtesy to explain the price of the small bottle or the larger one when offering them. I ordered the larger one. When the bill came, they had charged me $100 dollars for the large bottle (1 liter) of Aguardiente. I heard the table next to mine fighting with the mgr over the same issue as I was leaving. So what these scumbags do is leave certain prices off the menu, and not mention the prices either when offering the items, so you can get a big surprise when you get the bill. Who would expect a bottle of aguardiente to go for 100 dollars? These scumbags now have to deal with an upset customer review, and deal with the known fact that now more people will know about their dirty business practice.
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Esther L.
This is one of my favorite Colombian restaurants! I've celebrated my birthday there several times. The decor is adorable, even with some of the quirky items that adorn the walls (Disney characters, etc). Service is always impeccable. The last time I went there, I noticed that dinner portions were smaller, but prices haven't changed. So, in other words, I'm getting less food for the same amount of money. And I was still hungry after cleaning my plate. Very pricey! My favorite is bandeja Paisa. Delicioso!
(4)
Eileen P.
Best empanadas ever!!! Food is delicious great portions good prices is decorated so nice inside must try their empanadas !!!
(5)
Jennifer T.
This place was recommended to us by one of our friends that is originally from Colombia and also has lived in Miami for awhile as well. As others have described, the decor is packed with random things hanging off the walls and even jutting out from your table - I could see this as a fun place for kids (keep them distracted with all the things on the walls!); they also had a huge tv playing a european soccer game for the adults too. Our server seemed to speak little English, but was easy to communicate with anyways. We came around lunchtime, so there was no problem finding a parking spot, but could see how the few spaces they have, would run out during dinnertime. The food was good and the portions were sizeable. The empanada was small, but very crispy and packed with shredded meat. I got the "carne asada con arroz y arepa" which was flavorful, and the arepa was very crispy on the outside. Each entree came with a single slice of tomato and small piece of lettuce which was very sad - would have been nicer if there was just a smaller salad included. My hubby got sopa de pescado which was packed with flavor as well and good amount of pieces of fish - but never came with the salad that the menu mentions. He also got the " boliche rellen" which tasted like a typical pot roast with almost a slight adobo mixed with the sweet plantain flavor. The dessert was a bit unremarkable, it came in a plastic cup with a label on it and seemed pre-made and from another company. Per our waiter's suggest, we got the k'milo, which pretty much seemed like a lighter pudding.
(5)
Steve M.
Coming from a colombian family, its great to see restaurants offer traditional Colombian dishes in their menu....(unlike La Moon.) The food was delicious and the portions were large. had that home cooked style to it. nice. Also prices are reasonable. Service was good. our waiter was nice and knew the menu well. as for decor in the place, lets just say it feels kind of cramped yet interesting. However i wasnt bothered by it. would definitely recommend to anyone wanting more authentic Colombian cuisine.
(3)
Lindsay F.
I AM OBSESSED! This place has it all! Stellar food, fabulous decor, & great service! The family that owns this restaurant is so friendly! Best authentic Colombian cuisine! My favorite place to eat in Miami!
(5)
Rafael C.
very good colombian fare at good prices. chicharron is just perfectly cooked. weekend specials (sancocho, posta, soberbarriga) are also very good. prices are a little higher than other colombian places, but quality surely makes up for it.
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Soraya A.
We came here to celebrate my Dad's 87th birthday! This was a crazy and fun place! The walls and ceilings are completely covered in flowers, hats, Disney characters, etc. sitting there I felt like I was in the middle of an "eye spy" book. The music was fun and the food was great. This is not a place for a quiet dinner. It is great for good dancing, good food and lots of fun!
(4)
Glenda C.
I absolutely love this place. Friday and Saturday nights they have shows in the evenings with singers and imitators of famous individuals such as Juan Gabriel. The food is delicious, although I always get the bandeja paisa since it is soooo good. I haven't tried anything else yet. This is a great place to go with your family for celebrations. It gets very loud, so good if you like a lively atmosphere.
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Leslie G.
This place is hilarious. Their idea of decorating is a bit extreme FOOD IS AWESOME. I have ordered their Churrasco/Yum & Bandeja Paisa which is White Rice & Red Beans. Carne Asada Fried egg & Chicharrones. I went on a Saturday nite & the line was out the door. It went by pretty quick. While waiting A funny looking server Gave us shots of Aguardiente Cristal WOW. Very casual place. Good for Fun . They also had a live Comedian/Singer which was nice! Then i have been on a Thursday evening Very empty fast service but missed all the comotion !!!!
(3)
Anthony G.
This is one of my favorite places in Miami. It has perhaps the most unusual decor of any restaurant I have seen. It is definitely over the top, but I do like it. The atmosphere is awesome, too. Bandeja paisa is good. Fish is cooked very well. And there is a large selection of tropical juices. If you have never had Colombian food, I recommend you to try this place.
(5)
Len D.
Their churrasco is the best I've ever had and the serving size is awesome. You get this big cutting board of meat and plantain (yes the plantain is just as big as the cutting board too). You also get a side of fried yuca which are perfectly fried (some places over fry it). The meat is perfectly cooked and feels like it melts in your mouth. What makes it the best is the seasoning or I should say the way its marinated. It has such great flavor. The service is average and I've never waited for a table. Especially during the weekday. It seems almost empty every time I've been there except one time on the weekend it was full (still didn't wait for a table). I've been here 3 or 4 times and I can say it is consistently good every time. I've had the empenada and the breaded pork loin. I've had better. I've never ordered anything else since I've tried the churrasco its so good and its the only reason I go there.
(4)
James E.
Wow, so much fun when you run across a great litle place like this. I am always surprised when you find something so cute and good in the suburbs. We rarely get out this way, but were in the area and huuungry. Did not even mean to go here, but as we were driving by, how could we resist such a funny place! It's like a mini Disney restaurant in decor, but a nice downhome, family place in ambience and cuisine. It is Colombian. For $11, I got one of the best skirt steaks I've ever had. Plus, a river of beans, a big mound of rice, a little arepa, and a big plantain. Annette got the chicken. It was all excellent, very flavorful, but not buried in spice. Highly recommende to put a smile on you face in more ways than one!
This place is FUN! Once you walk in the ambiance is like you just walked into a Latin themed Disney World. Delicious food, the bandeja paisa is my recommendation hands down! Start off with a few Colombian empanadas, and wash it down with un refajo (its a concoction of half Colombian beer and half Colombian soda, works as a great hangover recipe too!)
(5)
John Z.
Excellent!! The churrasco is a must. We will be back!!
(5)
Denisse M.
Not my kind of place.... When you go with a large group they don't sit you until the whole party has arrive, and the waiting area is very small, very uncomfortable, and if someone is late you loose you reservation. The decor inside is very Charmin, the food is ok..not bad not great. I do have to say the appetizers are not the best. on weekends they have different shows, which consist of old-old Spanish music. they have a dance floor that is very small. i just didn't enjoy anything about this place.
(1)
El T.
I'm on a search for real colombian food and i decided to give this place a try. i got the bandeja paisa which they call bandeja pueblito. it was like 12 bucks for carne molida rice red beans a chicharron a fried arepa de choclo and a fried egg. over all, the flavor of the carne molida was good, the beans were nothing special, the chicharron was good and i didnt like the arepa but then again i don't like them fried and i definately don't like the choclo ones. the bottom line is this place was a pretty good start to my colombian food search. i'll try it again for sure. I LOVED the decor. It is colombian disney world. think of the it's a small world ride and ritz it up a little more (just a tiny bit) and u r there. the decor is ALOT of FUN. i will update when i try it again.
(4)
Vitor L.
This is not a place you go for a quiet dinner. This is a place you go to have a good time. Sing. Laugh. Be loud. Food is great, staff is warm and drinks are cold! A must-go!
(5)
Rosy R.
This place has a good atmosphere of music, drinks, and dancing. However, it's really crowded with decorations and feels overwhelming in my opinion. You have either option of parking yourself (which you can't find a space to park in) or feeling forced on the other hand to valet for $5 for walking distance to the entrance of the place. By the time our party left we found out that our car was parked across the street (where we could've parked ourselves). And what would've happened if they would've crashed? Who's responsible? Because the valet driver has to run across the street and drive across bird road and make a U-turn to bring us our car. Moreover, we arrive inside with our reservations (which their website says you can't make any reservations as well as the sign on the inside of their restaurant) and 2 people from our party are on their way; you can't sit unless you have your full party so the hostess ignores us and asks the party next to is the same question. Well whoopdi-do they don't have their full party either and mind you there is no line to wait and it's a place where when you have a table you will be staying for 2-3 hours+. So they let us sit down finally and we get the most contarded booth/table. It's literally a table with an acute angle! WTF?! And uncomfortable at that!! Thereafter, our waiter arrives about 5 minutes after we've sat, which I understand because the place is pretty full, but he asks the parents what they'd like and they order a bottle of wine and the waiter leaves completely ignoring the rest of us on what we'd like to drink! Another 5 minutes later he comes with the wine, struggles to open the wine bottle as if it was his first time, pours the wine and then asks us what we want to drink. TEN minutes later another waiter comes with our water. Our food came perfectly well and on time and there were no complaints about that. To jump into conclusions the food is great, the shows are great, the music is great but the service, restrictions, & regulations just make everything horrible! You have to pay to be sang "happy birthday" to, you have to pay $10 per plate to cut the cake and serve it on! Mind you they're plastic small plates not gold platters you can keep, and they didn't take anything away from our table nor come refills our glasses, nor give us utensils; all until WE asked!!!! This place is definitely not one to have a quite dinner at, it's more for bigger parties of people but don't expect great attention. I'm Hispanic but damn what do Colombians think of life? Go hustle in your own country not here! This place, just like other Colombian places charge for EVERYTHING! you want water? Gotta buy it bottled to pay for it! A freaking hot dog in Los Perros costs $6! Yes, the food is great but fawk are you gonna charge to use the restrooms too?!
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Yanela G.
Awesome food, BUT the restaurant turns into a party on Fridays and Saturdays so if you want a quieter atmosphere avoid on the weekends. If you're a sucker for Sancocho like me you can't go wrong with that, and the Bandeja Paisa is amazing. I've had better empanadas at other locations though, so if that's a favorite of yours you may be slightly bummed as I was.
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Carol M.
I'm always driving by this place and noticed it's always packed, so I headed over there on a Sunday to give it a try. At first when I went in I didn't know what to make of it, it is a highly-decorated place with deliberate low lighting. On a side you have a little dance floor with a jukebox, I didn't get to see the jukebox up close so can't say if it's functioning or also part of the decor. I ordered the bandeja paisa which was large and generous, I only got to eat about half of it. The food was ok, our waiter was very nice and always attentive. The decoration and low light was just too much for me.
(3)
Saily L.
I have a hate love relationship with this place. The food is good, over priced Colombian food, but good. Those Colombian carne empanadas are amazing! And make sure to have them with the spicy sauce it comes with! We order as well a "picada" which brings pork meat, chicharron, arepas, fried yuca, and ribs. It's $29 but more than enough for 2 people! If you're thinking of going on a Saturday night to enjoy the music and dance, make sure you get there like before 6 pm! It gets extremely packed and people don't leave, they stay to see the shows, so the wait times can be up to more than 4 hours! On the downside, it's extremely loud, you can't even hear the person Infront of you, or the waiter! The service isn't great, it's a very fast paced location, so it's understandable, but if you're looking for amazing service you're definitely not going to get it here. If you don't care about the music and just want to go to eat, then lunch or Sunday nights would be a better option for you. More relaxed and less people! Aside from the noisiness, it's a fun place to go have a good time with family and friends!
(4)
Mauro B.
These are the best empanadas in Miami. To all the Colombian restaurants please take note. And yes 40% of the vote goes to the Aji.
(5)
Roselin S.
This was my first time here and I really enjoyed the food, ambience and folkloric decor. I had the "Pueblito Viejo" platter which is large enough to share with an 8 year old. It included red beans + rice, fried pork rinds, grilled skirt steak, fried sweet plantains, fried egg and arepa. Everything in this platter was perfectly prepared and delicious. I also tried their traditional apple flavored soda which was different in a good and tasty way. I completed my supper with a "capricho", an absolute overdose of sugar-layers of condensed and evaporated milk, topped with cream and almonds. YUM!!!
(3)
Vanessa J.
The food here is a solid 4 stars. It's really delicious. The beef empanadas are perfect. The grilled chicken and breaded chicken breasts are thick and juicy. The breaded pork filet is super good too. Price is a little high ($16 for breaded pork filet......$12.50 at La Cabana Paisa), but the plates are huge. My 3 star rating is based on a situation that happened right now. My boyfriend and I both ordered french fries and the waiter brings me boiled potatoes... I tell him nicely I did not order this and he replies "yes you did. He ordered french fries and you didn't". Like HAAALLLLLLOOOOOOO are you retarded? Even if there was a chance I did mess up and ordered boiled potatoes you do not call me a liar and tell me I didn't order it. Fucking suck it up and go get me my fries. That's what customer service is about! Now for the record, I did in fact order french fries the waiter just has selective hearing (aka he was an asshole and also slammed the menus on the table). I've been here a few times already and have always received good service. Unfortunately, I was so turned off by this that I really don't even want to return. There's actually tons of good Colombian joints I rather give my money to.
(3)
Ricardo R.
First time, realy enjoyed food, great service... lots of Colombian memorabilia all over the place adds to the expirience, feels your out side of USA,
(4)
Lupe M.
I had hen soup and it was ok but decoration was too dark for my taste. The server was very nice and the prices were ok.
(3)
Enrique V.
Second time that i come here. Food is good and everything but man we couldnt even talk. Music was so loudddd. It was super annoying having to eat with my hears even hurting already. Extremely loud. We are here right now in fathers day in family and we cant even talk to each other cuz we need to screamm horrific. And also the lights. Come on it might b the theme of the restaurants. But ughhhh not just me but everyone in the restaurant were using cellphone flash light to look at the menu.
(1)
John L.
Uno de mis restaurantes Colombianos favoritos en Miami. Decoración unica y muy especial.Exagerada pero muy autoctona de la imagen y cultura Colombiana. La atención como siempre excelente
(5)
Mario R.
Food is good, but very overpriced compared to other Colombian restaurants. They also skimp you on the Bandeja Paisa since it doesn't include chorizo, avocado, and you get more beans than meat. Overall, I had a good time. I just wish it wasn't severely overpriced and I wish they'd tone it down on the decor. I jokingly said that it reminded me of Disney, and that was before I noticed the Snow White and Seven Dwarves hanging all over the place! Lol.
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Elisa P.
Nothing spectacular. Having just gotten back from Colombia, we wanted to eat a bandeja paisa. Crowded decoration wanted to imitate Andres Carne de Res, but fell short. Food was expensive and mediocre. Too loud! Would look for another Colombian restaurant to capture the true flavor of the food and the people .
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Leonel G.
First time here and they have the best churasco in miami just be ready to pay for valet parking and the tables are small but the food is really good
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Erika G.
The food is amazing!! The service was beyond terrible. We went for a friends birthday with a group of 6 people. We got there around 7:30pm When we arrived we ordered our drinks which took longer than 10 min they had a mini show in the meantime and we still hadn't ordered our food. The dishes were never cleared with the appetizers and the waiter never asked if we wanted refills. When the waiter finally arrive to see if we needed anything everything seemed like a bother to him.constantly looking at us with blank stares. Then when it came time for us to finally order our food. My boyfriend ordered me a churassco with rice and plaintains (he wasn't going to eat,so it was just for me and he ordered another drink for himself) which seemed to complicated for him since he went on to ask us if we had ever been here before?questioning our orders . Another 30-35 min our food finally came. It's 9:00pm by this time. And when they waiter came with our order he had came with two ,TWO !!not one churassco steak.When we told the waiter we only ordered one he went on to fight with my boyfriend saying we ordered two (These steaks are $30 each) and the additional drink my boyfriend ordered never got there. when we asked anyone else in the table whether then wanted to share this enormous steak the couple next to us said they would take it since the waiter never asked them for their order! THE WAITER NEVER ASKED THEM FOR THEIR ORDER.Thankfully we didn't need to pay for two churasscos last night. And lastly we had to separate our own checks because the restaurant doesn't separate checks, which to me is appalling.we ended up leaving this place at 10:30pm because everything took so much time with our waiter. It just made the evening drag on and we wanted to leave as quickly as possible. This place could have been such a better experience and i have never had such terrible service, I will never go there again. I wish I can tell you the waiters name, but low and behold he never told us this name. And I gave no tip even though 15% gratuity was already included.stay away!!
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Yocelyn M.
Great place , the server was so nice , the music the show the food . The experience in pueblito viejo was amazing !!!! Perfect night I will come back for sure
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Hector N Joana V.
I have been to many restaurants within the Miami area and I can't say enough wonderful things about this establishment. The food will keep you you coming back for more and the service is above and beyond what I ever expected (for how packed it truly was on Sunday night). The entertainment shows are extremely funny and the atmosphere is wonderful. The food is truly delicious, I personally think this place has the best tasting (and largest) Churrasco I've ever tasted. I encourage all to try their "Capricho" dessert- you won't regret it! I strongly recommend everyone visit this restaurant for themselves and enjoy fine dinning and entertainment with family and friends-- it is definitely worth it!!
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Next L.
Sunday night,The service was awful like never before the food was good and on time the server was a columbian man around 30 5'6 we ordered an order of avocado and they brought a whole avocado we were charged four orders of avocado we ordered 2 fish fillets and the brought us 2 whole fried fish we called to ask for napkins and he pretended that he did not see us price is good place is nice but the service sucks ...
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Claudio M.
This has to be the worst Colombian Restaurant I have ever been to! The food is nasty the hot sauce is garbage and the steak is so thin it feels like you are eating a piece of ham. They charge 10 dollars for a kids meal that has a tiny piece of meat rice and beans. Valet is 6 dollars and the cocktails seem to be made by someone who has no knowledge in mixology. Overall, stay away from this place! Oh, I almost forgot they have the worst tasting beans. Stay away!!!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Garage Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Ozzy P.
Food is good! The music is too loud to bear. We had our cousin here from Puerto Rico and couldn't even talk to him. We had the Refajo and liked it. The empanadas are made with shredded beef and we took some home. We had to ask for water multiple times. The food took for ever and the kids were super hungry. The fish soup was to die for. As far as the entertainment, the first 2 singers were good but the music was over blaring what they were trying to say. The following comedian was atrocious. Very vulgar and not fit for a family environment. Just for this I would never return again. There's no need for my kids to learn words that I've never spoken to them by a guy that called himself funny.
(2)David C.
This is the 2nd time here and as always the food is fantastic. I love Colombian food and I have been to colombia so I have tasted the real deal. I had the sopa de gallinas de res, beef rib soup. It was large with plenty of beef and all the good stuff you would expect from a Colombian soup . The bartender is a gentleman and I will return again when I'm back in town.
(5)Maria A.
First time here and really enjoyed the whole experience! Despite there being a packed house the service was good. The atmosphere was energetic and lively and the entertainment was fantastic. We ordered a large dish for 4 with several different foods and were not disappointed. The desserts were amazing, especially the one w vanilla mousse and almonds! Can't wait to go back!
(5)Allison D.
This place is a trip! i never thought i was actually going to have fun in a restaurant... After hearing about this place through a friend i decided to go give it a try, they told me they had a very good Sancocho. When i got there we saw people outside taking pictures becase the restaurant is like a Colombian country house. When we went inside we where greeted and sitted right away...the restaurant decoration is super peculiar, it reminded me of Rain Forest Cafe ...but the colombian way lol...its packed with dolls and dummies resembling colombian Artists, lights, flowers, a dancing floor that looks like a country terrace and all sort of things haning from the walls and cealing. We both had empanadas and bandeja paisa/montanez, they where delicious. When we where finishing eating they anounced through a speaker that the first show of the afternoon was going to start (this was a sunday around 4pm) then los Trobadores came out, they sing to every table and make up a funny story to the people sitting there making fun of them...it was hilarious, i cryed laughing ...when they came to my table they made fun of my husband and i almost peed myself LMAO. I was deffinetly not expecting an experience like that when the only thing i wanted was to go eat some good colombian food. Good service, good food and entertaiment,couldn't ask for more.
(4)Victor R.
I put the 2 starts because you have a good time after hours but the Laddy at the front is the worst . She gives attitude to everyone and it doesn't matter to her if you get upset or not . I guess she has attitude because se is one of the family members of the place . That will be the only reason why I think she is still there in such a beautiful place
(2)Keith P.
I have always passed Pueblito Viejo No 2 driving back and forth from work, but I have never had the urge to sample their culinary cuisine because it just seemed like any random mom and pop shop located off Bird Road. However, yesterday, I was tired of being stuck in traffic, got a random craving for food, and decided to visit them. When I first arrived, the first thing I noticed was that it was a Colombian restaurant, and good thing because I was looking to develop my taste buds for Colombian cuisine. Second thing I noticed was that it is a visual adventure for first-timers. The insides look like a rainbow threw up all over their ceiling and left remnants of Disney characters and vines.! Their walls are decked out like a cowboy saloon, and when I visited their bathroom, I was startled by all the leather leashes. There is not a spot of the restaurant that is decorated in color and personality. The tables are even enamored in photographs. Third thing I noticed were the prices. Meals were around $12-$26, with the majority in the $15 and above range. Not the place for budget eating. Hungry and on a budget, I ordered skewers of chicken and beef, boiled potatoes, and an arepa for $12. The meat skewers were the highlight of the meal. The pieces of meat on it were huge compared to what I have ever seen. Larger than one bite. They were also very savory and full of flavor. The boiled potatoes were able to be cut really easily, and the arepa was crunchy. I definitely enjoyed this meal. The only downside would be that I felt it was really hard to order food here because my Spanish speaking language skills are not the best. I also asked my waiter what he recommend I order, and my waiter pointed to the most expensive things on the menu which is typical of any restaurant. Good thing I went with my gut instinct and got the meat skewers. The wait for food was also long (20 minutes) considering that there were only three customers in the restaurant, including myself. Overall, a good dining experience. The wait was too long, but the food was absolutely flavorful. I would probably come back here to try their different dishes.
(4)teeny t.
I love this place! It's extremely decorated inside - it looks like you're inside of an attraction at Disney, Colombian style! The parking is kind of a mission if you're not willing to pay the $6 for valet. The food is AMAZING and the staff is very friendly & dressed in traditional Colombian attire. I brought my nephews & niece (ages 9, 6, &3) and they LOVED the decor - this restaurant is the best place in the world to play "I spy"!
(4)Jo R.
Very nice place inside. But the food is so so and the service less the 1 star. Maybe good in group for party but not for eat. La bandeja paisa o pueblito viejo como ellos llaman, no tenÃa chicharrón!!! No recomiendo este lugar a nadie!!
(2)Luis F.
The decor is out of this world. So great. You feel like you stepped into a party. You have to witness it to understand. My Colombian friends say this is one of the better Colombian restaurants in Miami...I love it. Try this out for a great meal and awesome eye candy.
(5)Food Tours Of Miami L.
Awesome place every time we go. We have been more than 3 times and each time even better. A must go to spot in Miami!
(5)Celestino C.
Genuine home made taste Colombian food. Plentiful, reasonable, in a unique setting. Have dined here on several occasions as it is my brother's favorite Colombian restaurant. Have sampled their meat and fish dishes. All excellent. As mentioned by someone they have empanadas that make other Miami empanadas cry with shame. The bandeja paisa is first rate and looks like the one Anthony Bourdain had in Colombia.. Regarding atmosphere, as you can see from photos the interior is festooned with decor which I presume is from other failed restaurants-medieval, country, caribbean, south american, western bric-a-brac is everywhere. There is a large screen tv which usual has on some landscape travelogues of Colombia. You can just imagine a little burro crapping next to your table as would occur in Medellin but without the threat of being kidnapped or catching the clap. Order the unique Colombian dishes and enjoy. Highly recommend. Only reason I did not give it a five is the dolls on the ceiling look back at me after more than a few drinks. Well maybe it was because parking is terrible and appears insufficient for the size of the restaurant. The calorie count for each meal is outrageous. This place will blow away your TDEE.
(4)Andrea A.
Be careful with your cards at this restaurant. i went to pay and according to them my card was declined. I asked for them to try to swipe card another time and they said it was declined. I called the bank and they told me my card was ok to use is that the system at the restaurant is not reading the card appropriately. I told them to please swipe it again and I saw they swipe my card really fast so I told them could you please swipe my card slowly as your system is not reading it correctly, they not only refused but were going to give me money to pay for the bill. The issue was no the money is that I knew my card was working and did not understand why it wasn't working there. I provided another card American Express and it did work, which I found pretty odd. Please be careful today I got an email from my bank and they said the information on my card was compromised and to me after this incident is the only place that comes to mind, as after I left the restaurant I was able to use my card at a gas station with no problem, while I was still talking to my bank and they said my card was fine.
(1)Eileen M.
We arrived to El Pueblito Viejo & we decided to park across the street since it was an option to valet or not we like to walk so we did not. We met our party a total of 6. We were seated immediately. The decor is cute think your dining inside a rain forest of disney characters very unique. To start the evening we ordered the Arepa con chicharron appetizer which was delicious and enough for all of us to have 2nd & 3rd Helpings. With the appetizer we could left out the entree that's how much they bring. There appetizer are priced from $3.50 to $5.25 reasonable. As an entree i ordered the casuela de Frijoles it is a large bowl of red delicious beans the plate consists of Carne Asada, lettuce, tomato, a plantain, and rice. I shared the beans and the rice that's how much food they bring!! The entrees prices range from $13 to $28 . I did not have dessert, i was too full sorry i can't yelp on that one! All in All..... The service was excellent, the entertainment amazing & the food delicious and made perfect. In all it was a great place to come and celebrate my moms birthday, oh , how can i forget!! They brought a hat put it on her began to sing the happy birthday song with a beat and they also gave her a hat with her name on it nice touch! The over all experience is one I will never forget. Loved the service, food, entertainment from the entertainers to the servers that also sang. I would recommend Pueblito Viejo#2 to everyone & I will definitely be returning.
(5)Anonymous A.
Went there for breakfast, and love it. The interior decor is so charming, great windows and ambiance. I had eggs, cheese and an arepa and it was perfect: simple but yummy! The staff is super friendly and I can't wait to go back!
(5)D M.
I really love this place. Good food, good atmosphere. Excellente service. They offer photos at the time. Friday, Saturday and Sunday have group of music and show. We will back soon!!!!!
(5)Jacki F.
Overall OK. Atmosphere was so cluttered with to many tables and "decorations" galore it made it hard to like this place from the beginning. Also a little expensive, at least compared to other Colombian places I have been. Let's start at the beginning...empenadas were fantastic! Probably the best I have had since moving to Miami. On the plus side they had Aguila beer (which is a favorite of mine). That was kind of where the great left our meal. My boyfriend and I each ordered bendeja paisa. His was OK of a little small. Mine was full of fat! I couldn't even eat it. Beans were OK...I have had better. I would come here again for apps and a drink bit probably not for meal.
(2)Cassie G.
One of my favorite things about living in Miami is that you can taste the entire world by visiting different restaurants on just a solitary street. Bird Road is lined with authentic Spanish, Cuban, and even Chinese restaurants. Most places are hole-in-the-walls that you might not stop into unless let in on the secret. Pueblito Viejo is intriguing from the outside but I would never have thought to go in until my Colombian friend stressed it's authenticity and charm. Besides renowned La Moon, I've never really experienced true Colombian food so was a bit hesitant to go on my own. So my "expert" friend brought six newbies here to ensure we got the proper introduction. To say the inside of this place is overwhelming is an understatement. I felt like I was in Rainforest Cafe located inside of a Disney ride. Not one space on the walls is bare whether it be covered by a photograph, Colombian souvenir, empty alcohol bottles or shrubbery. If anything, all the decor makes for a great distraction throughout the meal. For our meal, we started off with empanadas and arepas. The empanada might have been my favorite part of the meal- full of flavor and piping hot. Me and a friend split the Churrasco that came with plantain, yucca fries, and a potato. The meat was juicy and complimented by the chimchurri perfectly. The rest of the table got the bandeja de carne and everyone left pretty empty plates at the table. For dessert, I tasted the tres leches that, although a generic brand, was still a delightful way to end the meal. They offer an array of Colombian drinks that you cannot find at very many places. The sombrero-clad servers were very friendly but do be forewarned they only speak Spanish. Definitely another South American gem to be found amidst the hustle of Bird Road.
(4)Pao R.
This place is the best, the manager Juan Carlos is a great pleasant person who will do anything possible to take care of you, the rest of the staff is great, friendly and the service is 5 start. I have been in this restaurant many times and is always a great experience, and this is not all the food is delicious and you can enjoy different shows, great Colombian music and you are always welcome to dance. It is family friendly which is great since people can bring their kids and still enjoy dancing and having fun. I highly recommend this place. Love it.
(5)Nicole A.
I love Colombian food but had never been to this place until yesterday. When I walked in I was shocked at the decor. It was like a Latin It's a Small World Disney ride gone terribly wrong. I guess that's the best way to explain it. However, it is so much fun to look at! I found Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hanging off the ceiling. Oh, and Nemo! Anyway, the gentleman that served us was dressed in native Colombian wear and was so polite and sweet. I ordered La Bandeja Paisa and it was so good! But I love Colombian food so I may be a little bias. My plate was $13.00 so def a decent price. The rest of my party also loved their food. Good service, good food, I'll be coming here again.
(4)M D.
Although the food (overpriced) and atmosphere are worthwhile, fun and somewhat authentic, they utilize questionable business practices (they are a scumbag business) with regards to some menu items. I won't go through all of the issues, but here is just one: This experience involved a bottle of Aguadiente, a bottle which is listed on the menu, but no information other than that. The waiter asked which size, small or large (1 liter is a large). Since this type of bottle is about 5-7 dollars in Colombia, I assumed they would have restaurant markup of 100-150%. The price is not listed in the menu, even though it is a commodity item, and does not fluctuate. After all, Aguardiente is the cheapest licor available in Colombia. Its like ordering bum wine. The waiter did not have the courtesy to explain the price of the small bottle or the larger one when offering them. I ordered the larger one. When the bill came, they had charged me $100 dollars for the large bottle (1 liter) of Aguardiente. I heard the table next to mine fighting with the mgr over the same issue as I was leaving. So what these scumbags do is leave certain prices off the menu, and not mention the prices either when offering the items, so you can get a big surprise when you get the bill. Who would expect a bottle of aguardiente to go for 100 dollars? These scumbags now have to deal with an upset customer review, and deal with the known fact that now more people will know about their dirty business practice.
(1)Esther L.
This is one of my favorite Colombian restaurants! I've celebrated my birthday there several times. The decor is adorable, even with some of the quirky items that adorn the walls (Disney characters, etc). Service is always impeccable. The last time I went there, I noticed that dinner portions were smaller, but prices haven't changed. So, in other words, I'm getting less food for the same amount of money. And I was still hungry after cleaning my plate. Very pricey! My favorite is bandeja Paisa. Delicioso!
(4)Eileen P.
Best empanadas ever!!! Food is delicious great portions good prices is decorated so nice inside must try their empanadas !!!
(5)Jennifer T.
This place was recommended to us by one of our friends that is originally from Colombia and also has lived in Miami for awhile as well. As others have described, the decor is packed with random things hanging off the walls and even jutting out from your table - I could see this as a fun place for kids (keep them distracted with all the things on the walls!); they also had a huge tv playing a european soccer game for the adults too. Our server seemed to speak little English, but was easy to communicate with anyways. We came around lunchtime, so there was no problem finding a parking spot, but could see how the few spaces they have, would run out during dinnertime. The food was good and the portions were sizeable. The empanada was small, but very crispy and packed with shredded meat. I got the "carne asada con arroz y arepa" which was flavorful, and the arepa was very crispy on the outside. Each entree came with a single slice of tomato and small piece of lettuce which was very sad - would have been nicer if there was just a smaller salad included. My hubby got sopa de pescado which was packed with flavor as well and good amount of pieces of fish - but never came with the salad that the menu mentions. He also got the " boliche rellen" which tasted like a typical pot roast with almost a slight adobo mixed with the sweet plantain flavor. The dessert was a bit unremarkable, it came in a plastic cup with a label on it and seemed pre-made and from another company. Per our waiter's suggest, we got the k'milo, which pretty much seemed like a lighter pudding.
(5)Steve M.
Coming from a colombian family, its great to see restaurants offer traditional Colombian dishes in their menu....(unlike La Moon.) The food was delicious and the portions were large. had that home cooked style to it. nice. Also prices are reasonable. Service was good. our waiter was nice and knew the menu well. as for decor in the place, lets just say it feels kind of cramped yet interesting. However i wasnt bothered by it. would definitely recommend to anyone wanting more authentic Colombian cuisine.
(3)Lindsay F.
I AM OBSESSED! This place has it all! Stellar food, fabulous decor, & great service! The family that owns this restaurant is so friendly! Best authentic Colombian cuisine! My favorite place to eat in Miami!
(5)Rafael C.
very good colombian fare at good prices. chicharron is just perfectly cooked. weekend specials (sancocho, posta, soberbarriga) are also very good. prices are a little higher than other colombian places, but quality surely makes up for it.
(4)Soraya A.
We came here to celebrate my Dad's 87th birthday! This was a crazy and fun place! The walls and ceilings are completely covered in flowers, hats, Disney characters, etc. sitting there I felt like I was in the middle of an "eye spy" book. The music was fun and the food was great. This is not a place for a quiet dinner. It is great for good dancing, good food and lots of fun!
(4)Glenda C.
I absolutely love this place. Friday and Saturday nights they have shows in the evenings with singers and imitators of famous individuals such as Juan Gabriel. The food is delicious, although I always get the bandeja paisa since it is soooo good. I haven't tried anything else yet. This is a great place to go with your family for celebrations. It gets very loud, so good if you like a lively atmosphere.
(4)Leslie G.
This place is hilarious. Their idea of decorating is a bit extreme FOOD IS AWESOME. I have ordered their Churrasco/Yum & Bandeja Paisa which is White Rice & Red Beans. Carne Asada Fried egg & Chicharrones. I went on a Saturday nite & the line was out the door. It went by pretty quick. While waiting A funny looking server Gave us shots of Aguardiente Cristal WOW. Very casual place. Good for Fun . They also had a live Comedian/Singer which was nice! Then i have been on a Thursday evening Very empty fast service but missed all the comotion !!!!
(3)Anthony G.
This is one of my favorite places in Miami. It has perhaps the most unusual decor of any restaurant I have seen. It is definitely over the top, but I do like it. The atmosphere is awesome, too. Bandeja paisa is good. Fish is cooked very well. And there is a large selection of tropical juices. If you have never had Colombian food, I recommend you to try this place.
(5)Len D.
Their churrasco is the best I've ever had and the serving size is awesome. You get this big cutting board of meat and plantain (yes the plantain is just as big as the cutting board too). You also get a side of fried yuca which are perfectly fried (some places over fry it). The meat is perfectly cooked and feels like it melts in your mouth. What makes it the best is the seasoning or I should say the way its marinated. It has such great flavor. The service is average and I've never waited for a table. Especially during the weekday. It seems almost empty every time I've been there except one time on the weekend it was full (still didn't wait for a table). I've been here 3 or 4 times and I can say it is consistently good every time. I've had the empenada and the breaded pork loin. I've had better. I've never ordered anything else since I've tried the churrasco its so good and its the only reason I go there.
(4)James E.
Wow, so much fun when you run across a great litle place like this. I am always surprised when you find something so cute and good in the suburbs. We rarely get out this way, but were in the area and huuungry. Did not even mean to go here, but as we were driving by, how could we resist such a funny place! It's like a mini Disney restaurant in decor, but a nice downhome, family place in ambience and cuisine. It is Colombian. For $11, I got one of the best skirt steaks I've ever had. Plus, a river of beans, a big mound of rice, a little arepa, and a big plantain. Annette got the chicken. It was all excellent, very flavorful, but not buried in spice. Highly recommende to put a smile on you face in more ways than one!
(4)Lily S.
This review is long, so be prepared. I'm Colombian, and my husband is American "Gringo :)". The first time We went to this place, it was different and entertaining, the food was great especially the churrasco served on the "tabla" wood board. The music is from the 70's and they also have regional entertainment "trobadores" kind of like a Colombian style hip hop battle. And people singing music is from the 70's. If you speak Spanish is very entertaining. Watch out the entertainment doesn't usually begin well after 9:00 pm. You do have sometimes some very old videos with 70's music that have a lot of melancholy for all of us that can remember them! (The first time around they are good! Ok, maybe twice!) after that, it becomes passé! The tables are way too small! The air is way too cold! I been there 4 times, last night being my last! I got there a little early 7:15pm because my husband just wanted to eat the steak w/o all the hoopla. The place was empty, cold as usual, a cleaning rag left on top of one of the many decorations right on eye view right next to my table. I asked it to be removed. His answer oh yes, that's to quickly clean any spills. My answer was, that I would prefer to eat without the kitchen rag at eye-view. He removed it! Service was pretty bad with all of the waiters congregating at the bar! When my food came over, the wooden table where the meat comes in, before settling it down, the waiter tilted it a little spilling some of the meat juices on me! Great! Now I have to go home and change. The food was good thank God! But, every-time we needed a drink trying to find the waiter was a mission. Finally one came and we got our drinks my husband ordered another beer, when it finally came, he must of spilled some cause when they serve it to you they only fill the glass half way, when my husband tried to top it off it only when up 3/4 of the way! Wow! Best part lets get the dessert. We ordered a tres leches, it comes served in its own beautiful plastic container over a plate with a napkin. Really! Where am I again??? Check please! We did leave a tip not the customary min 20% but maybe 13%. I wanted to leave 10% but my hubby liked the churrasco. I said to him to give it to the chef! BTW, we left pretty close to 8:30 there were only 4 tables full in the whole establishment. I wonder why... Ok, let's go get the car! Pay the valet! It seems its the only way you park there. $10 plus tip! It used to be $5 on our previous visit. This will be the Last time we go to this restaurant!
(1)Alex G.
This place is FUN! Once you walk in the ambiance is like you just walked into a Latin themed Disney World. Delicious food, the bandeja paisa is my recommendation hands down! Start off with a few Colombian empanadas, and wash it down with un refajo (its a concoction of half Colombian beer and half Colombian soda, works as a great hangover recipe too!)
(5)John Z.
Excellent!! The churrasco is a must. We will be back!!
(5)Denisse M.
Not my kind of place.... When you go with a large group they don't sit you until the whole party has arrive, and the waiting area is very small, very uncomfortable, and if someone is late you loose you reservation. The decor inside is very Charmin, the food is ok..not bad not great. I do have to say the appetizers are not the best. on weekends they have different shows, which consist of old-old Spanish music. they have a dance floor that is very small. i just didn't enjoy anything about this place.
(1)El T.
I'm on a search for real colombian food and i decided to give this place a try. i got the bandeja paisa which they call bandeja pueblito. it was like 12 bucks for carne molida rice red beans a chicharron a fried arepa de choclo and a fried egg. over all, the flavor of the carne molida was good, the beans were nothing special, the chicharron was good and i didnt like the arepa but then again i don't like them fried and i definately don't like the choclo ones. the bottom line is this place was a pretty good start to my colombian food search. i'll try it again for sure. I LOVED the decor. It is colombian disney world. think of the it's a small world ride and ritz it up a little more (just a tiny bit) and u r there. the decor is ALOT of FUN. i will update when i try it again.
(4)Vitor L.
This is not a place you go for a quiet dinner. This is a place you go to have a good time. Sing. Laugh. Be loud. Food is great, staff is warm and drinks are cold! A must-go!
(5)Rosy R.
This place has a good atmosphere of music, drinks, and dancing. However, it's really crowded with decorations and feels overwhelming in my opinion. You have either option of parking yourself (which you can't find a space to park in) or feeling forced on the other hand to valet for $5 for walking distance to the entrance of the place. By the time our party left we found out that our car was parked across the street (where we could've parked ourselves). And what would've happened if they would've crashed? Who's responsible? Because the valet driver has to run across the street and drive across bird road and make a U-turn to bring us our car. Moreover, we arrive inside with our reservations (which their website says you can't make any reservations as well as the sign on the inside of their restaurant) and 2 people from our party are on their way; you can't sit unless you have your full party so the hostess ignores us and asks the party next to is the same question. Well whoopdi-do they don't have their full party either and mind you there is no line to wait and it's a place where when you have a table you will be staying for 2-3 hours+. So they let us sit down finally and we get the most contarded booth/table. It's literally a table with an acute angle! WTF?! And uncomfortable at that!! Thereafter, our waiter arrives about 5 minutes after we've sat, which I understand because the place is pretty full, but he asks the parents what they'd like and they order a bottle of wine and the waiter leaves completely ignoring the rest of us on what we'd like to drink! Another 5 minutes later he comes with the wine, struggles to open the wine bottle as if it was his first time, pours the wine and then asks us what we want to drink. TEN minutes later another waiter comes with our water. Our food came perfectly well and on time and there were no complaints about that. To jump into conclusions the food is great, the shows are great, the music is great but the service, restrictions, & regulations just make everything horrible! You have to pay to be sang "happy birthday" to, you have to pay $10 per plate to cut the cake and serve it on! Mind you they're plastic small plates not gold platters you can keep, and they didn't take anything away from our table nor come refills our glasses, nor give us utensils; all until WE asked!!!! This place is definitely not one to have a quite dinner at, it's more for bigger parties of people but don't expect great attention. I'm Hispanic but damn what do Colombians think of life? Go hustle in your own country not here! This place, just like other Colombian places charge for EVERYTHING! you want water? Gotta buy it bottled to pay for it! A freaking hot dog in Los Perros costs $6! Yes, the food is great but fawk are you gonna charge to use the restrooms too?!
(2)Yanela G.
Awesome food, BUT the restaurant turns into a party on Fridays and Saturdays so if you want a quieter atmosphere avoid on the weekends. If you're a sucker for Sancocho like me you can't go wrong with that, and the Bandeja Paisa is amazing. I've had better empanadas at other locations though, so if that's a favorite of yours you may be slightly bummed as I was.
(4)Carol M.
I'm always driving by this place and noticed it's always packed, so I headed over there on a Sunday to give it a try. At first when I went in I didn't know what to make of it, it is a highly-decorated place with deliberate low lighting. On a side you have a little dance floor with a jukebox, I didn't get to see the jukebox up close so can't say if it's functioning or also part of the decor. I ordered the bandeja paisa which was large and generous, I only got to eat about half of it. The food was ok, our waiter was very nice and always attentive. The decoration and low light was just too much for me.
(3)Saily L.
I have a hate love relationship with this place. The food is good, over priced Colombian food, but good. Those Colombian carne empanadas are amazing! And make sure to have them with the spicy sauce it comes with! We order as well a "picada" which brings pork meat, chicharron, arepas, fried yuca, and ribs. It's $29 but more than enough for 2 people! If you're thinking of going on a Saturday night to enjoy the music and dance, make sure you get there like before 6 pm! It gets extremely packed and people don't leave, they stay to see the shows, so the wait times can be up to more than 4 hours! On the downside, it's extremely loud, you can't even hear the person Infront of you, or the waiter! The service isn't great, it's a very fast paced location, so it's understandable, but if you're looking for amazing service you're definitely not going to get it here. If you don't care about the music and just want to go to eat, then lunch or Sunday nights would be a better option for you. More relaxed and less people! Aside from the noisiness, it's a fun place to go have a good time with family and friends!
(4)Mauro B.
These are the best empanadas in Miami. To all the Colombian restaurants please take note. And yes 40% of the vote goes to the Aji.
(5)Roselin S.
This was my first time here and I really enjoyed the food, ambience and folkloric decor. I had the "Pueblito Viejo" platter which is large enough to share with an 8 year old. It included red beans + rice, fried pork rinds, grilled skirt steak, fried sweet plantains, fried egg and arepa. Everything in this platter was perfectly prepared and delicious. I also tried their traditional apple flavored soda which was different in a good and tasty way. I completed my supper with a "capricho", an absolute overdose of sugar-layers of condensed and evaporated milk, topped with cream and almonds. YUM!!!
(3)Vanessa J.
The food here is a solid 4 stars. It's really delicious. The beef empanadas are perfect. The grilled chicken and breaded chicken breasts are thick and juicy. The breaded pork filet is super good too. Price is a little high ($16 for breaded pork filet......$12.50 at La Cabana Paisa), but the plates are huge. My 3 star rating is based on a situation that happened right now. My boyfriend and I both ordered french fries and the waiter brings me boiled potatoes... I tell him nicely I did not order this and he replies "yes you did. He ordered french fries and you didn't". Like HAAALLLLLLOOOOOOO are you retarded? Even if there was a chance I did mess up and ordered boiled potatoes you do not call me a liar and tell me I didn't order it. Fucking suck it up and go get me my fries. That's what customer service is about! Now for the record, I did in fact order french fries the waiter just has selective hearing (aka he was an asshole and also slammed the menus on the table). I've been here a few times already and have always received good service. Unfortunately, I was so turned off by this that I really don't even want to return. There's actually tons of good Colombian joints I rather give my money to.
(3)Ricardo R.
First time, realy enjoyed food, great service... lots of Colombian memorabilia all over the place adds to the expirience, feels your out side of USA,
(4)Lupe M.
I had hen soup and it was ok but decoration was too dark for my taste. The server was very nice and the prices were ok.
(3)Enrique V.
Second time that i come here. Food is good and everything but man we couldnt even talk. Music was so loudddd. It was super annoying having to eat with my hears even hurting already. Extremely loud. We are here right now in fathers day in family and we cant even talk to each other cuz we need to screamm horrific. And also the lights. Come on it might b the theme of the restaurants. But ughhhh not just me but everyone in the restaurant were using cellphone flash light to look at the menu.
(1)John L.
Uno de mis restaurantes Colombianos favoritos en Miami. Decoración unica y muy especial.Exagerada pero muy autoctona de la imagen y cultura Colombiana. La atención como siempre excelente
(5)Mario R.
Food is good, but very overpriced compared to other Colombian restaurants. They also skimp you on the Bandeja Paisa since it doesn't include chorizo, avocado, and you get more beans than meat. Overall, I had a good time. I just wish it wasn't severely overpriced and I wish they'd tone it down on the decor. I jokingly said that it reminded me of Disney, and that was before I noticed the Snow White and Seven Dwarves hanging all over the place! Lol.
(3)Elisa P.
Nothing spectacular. Having just gotten back from Colombia, we wanted to eat a bandeja paisa. Crowded decoration wanted to imitate Andres Carne de Res, but fell short. Food was expensive and mediocre. Too loud! Would look for another Colombian restaurant to capture the true flavor of the food and the people .
(3)Leonel G.
First time here and they have the best churasco in miami just be ready to pay for valet parking and the tables are small but the food is really good
(5)Erika G.
The food is amazing!! The service was beyond terrible. We went for a friends birthday with a group of 6 people. We got there around 7:30pm When we arrived we ordered our drinks which took longer than 10 min they had a mini show in the meantime and we still hadn't ordered our food. The dishes were never cleared with the appetizers and the waiter never asked if we wanted refills. When the waiter finally arrive to see if we needed anything everything seemed like a bother to him.constantly looking at us with blank stares. Then when it came time for us to finally order our food. My boyfriend ordered me a churassco with rice and plaintains (he wasn't going to eat,so it was just for me and he ordered another drink for himself) which seemed to complicated for him since he went on to ask us if we had ever been here before?questioning our orders . Another 30-35 min our food finally came. It's 9:00pm by this time. And when they waiter came with our order he had came with two ,TWO !!not one churassco steak.When we told the waiter we only ordered one he went on to fight with my boyfriend saying we ordered two (These steaks are $30 each) and the additional drink my boyfriend ordered never got there. when we asked anyone else in the table whether then wanted to share this enormous steak the couple next to us said they would take it since the waiter never asked them for their order! THE WAITER NEVER ASKED THEM FOR THEIR ORDER.Thankfully we didn't need to pay for two churasscos last night. And lastly we had to separate our own checks because the restaurant doesn't separate checks, which to me is appalling.we ended up leaving this place at 10:30pm because everything took so much time with our waiter. It just made the evening drag on and we wanted to leave as quickly as possible. This place could have been such a better experience and i have never had such terrible service, I will never go there again. I wish I can tell you the waiters name, but low and behold he never told us this name. And I gave no tip even though 15% gratuity was already included.stay away!!
(1)Yocelyn M.
Great place , the server was so nice , the music the show the food . The experience in pueblito viejo was amazing !!!! Perfect night I will come back for sure
(5)Hector N Joana V.
I have been to many restaurants within the Miami area and I can't say enough wonderful things about this establishment. The food will keep you you coming back for more and the service is above and beyond what I ever expected (for how packed it truly was on Sunday night). The entertainment shows are extremely funny and the atmosphere is wonderful. The food is truly delicious, I personally think this place has the best tasting (and largest) Churrasco I've ever tasted. I encourage all to try their "Capricho" dessert- you won't regret it! I strongly recommend everyone visit this restaurant for themselves and enjoy fine dinning and entertainment with family and friends-- it is definitely worth it!!
(5)Next L.
Sunday night,The service was awful like never before the food was good and on time the server was a columbian man around 30 5'6 we ordered an order of avocado and they brought a whole avocado we were charged four orders of avocado we ordered 2 fish fillets and the brought us 2 whole fried fish we called to ask for napkins and he pretended that he did not see us price is good place is nice but the service sucks ...
(1)Claudio M.
This has to be the worst Colombian Restaurant I have ever been to! The food is nasty the hot sauce is garbage and the steak is so thin it feels like you are eating a piece of ham. They charge 10 dollars for a kids meal that has a tiny piece of meat rice and beans. Valet is 6 dollars and the cocktails seem to be made by someone who has no knowledge in mixology. Overall, stay away from this place! Oh, I almost forgot they have the worst tasting beans. Stay away!!!
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