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Don Matias Restaurante

3.8 (44 reviews)
ModerateCuban, Colombian, Soup
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Pollo con Champiñones, Yuca Frita, Arroz Blanco & Batido de Guanabana en Leche.
Alex G.

The entire time was fabulous - Laura was a VERY sweet, respectful waitress, the service was also rather rapid. That's a big plus. It's location is super nice, calm, serene, even. The food - As you can see, I have a good serving of leftovers I can have in my 3.5 hour ride back home. If you aren't THAT hungry when you go there, I don't think ordering an appetizer as your meal would be a bad idea. TAKE THE LEFTOVERS HOME, it'll still be VERY good to have post warming it up.

Emily C.

The food is amazing!! The servers were sweet since we don't speak Spanish~ Definitely coming back next time. The bathroom is very clean too.

Bandeja Paisa
Francy B.

Don Matias Restaurante is a hidden gem in Hialeah! When I say hidden, I mean it's location May not be were you take a date but the food is sure to leave you satisfied. Parking can sometimes be an issue but there's always people coming in and out. Food is a definitely a taste of back home. It's the type of food that I say not only feeds your hunger but your childhood soul. Service is great but not subpar. I think it comes with we're it located. Ambiance is definitely like you were back in your country. I mean it's in the middle of Hialeah. Hialeah is a glimpse overall of being back home because of its plp. Highly recommend their bandeja paisa and sopa de pollo. We took our order to go but we have eaten in restaurant many times.

Karen R.

On a Friday night my husband and I were in the mood to eat some home cooked Colombian meal & Don Matias does that well. He had the delicious churrasco and I devoured the bandeja paisa, which is the pic you see (it looked prettier before I dived in). The waitress was attentive, the vibe in the restaurant was nice too, had a good playlist with Colombian music, which was nice on a Friday evening.

Churrasco y mariscos
Joaquin G.

Hole in the wall in a mostly industrial area. Glad I stopped. Asked the waitress what I should try, being a Colombian restaurant she said, everyone asked for el Plato paisa. She said order the churrasco with seafood. I did! Great choice!!!!

Jumping on the Colombian breakfast.
Manuel G.

Hialeah has a host of so many flavors and Don Matias does a great job of offering good Colombian food and really great service. The owners wife always greets you at the door and her smile is present. We had the calenton which is rice and beans mixed with a pork rind , corn cake and eggs with veggies to finish off the meal. The resturant is made for the workers in the area that make this place a staple if your in East Hialeah. The price point is decent and the location is pretty big. Overall a go to stop when you want to keep it simple and enjoy some well.executed colombian food.

Nicholas S.

Cool spot in town. If you're like me and have never tried Colombian food, this is a great place to come and try it. Though; I had a hamburger, lol. The staff is helpful and friendly. The decor is on point; you'll feel like you just stepped into Colombia when you walk inside. The owners of this restaurant did an excellent job in the decoration.

Deliciosos los buñuelos!

This place really knows Colombian Food concept, the menu items are just out of this world, the staff is super kind and friendly plus the restaurant is clean with a perfect musical environment. A place to always come back. Thank you Don Matias Restaurant.

James L.

In the heart of West Hialeah near Palmetto expressway and Okeechobee Road there is a restaurant hidden in a corner in a shopping plaza. It is called Don Matias. They specialize in Colombian and Cuban food. They have great food from their Colombian style burgers soaked in their tangy sauce, pan de bono, arepas to the can't miss Bandeja Paisa. They serve traditional Colombian beer Aguila in a frozen mug. The decor brings out native Colombian style huts and a wooden theme that is really a nice warm feel. As Colombians are big soccer fans they show all major soccer events. It is a nice place to catch a soccer game, hace a casual lunch or nice dinner. Can't go wrong at this place the Bandeja paisa brings fried eggs, chicharron, steak, beans and more. Last but certainly not least comes dessert. I tries the milo dessert it was chocolate goodness with a cream twist a must have! This has been a rewarding find for me and I recommend it to anyone wanting a Latin style comfort food meal. Enjoy!

Yo soy un paisa adoptado!
Victor M.

I have been interested in this place for quite some time now, finally stopped by. No Cazuela Paisa, but I made my own with one of the best bandeja paisas that I have had outside of Medellin. The restaurant serves mostly Cali with a lot of coast meals reminiscent of Cartagena and or Barranquilla, but guys the Chuletas Caleñas was like being there again. Everything is made fresh to order, even the arepas! Great service from everyone. The restaurant is hidden from the street and on outside view it hides how big it is inside. A rola by the name of Connie was our server and she was extremely attentive.

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Fantastic food!! The coffee really hit the spot. Do yourself a favor and check it out. The Colombian Platter is to die for.

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Food was delicious,excellent service and awesome prices! Live music I will come back !

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No Cazuela Paisa, but I made my own with one of the best bandeja paisas that I have had outside of Medellin.

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First night in Ft Lauderdale we ate at Colombian Mountains Cafe. The food was delicious, the…read moreservice was top notch. Very friendly and kind. Wasn't too bothered with a group of 4 guys being silly. Our server, Jamie was an exceptional server who made our experience truly memorable. He even created a selfie station -- such a fun and creative touch that any influencer would absolutely love. Highly recommend checking it out! Get the empanadas!

We had a pretty terrible experience two days ago. I was visiting and there with a friend who was a…read morelocal. We had a server named Dan. He was very friendly but here is a list of things that went wrong. 1. Dan tried to imitate what Chinese sounded to him, speaking gibberish. Not cool. 2. He missed part of my order. 3. My friend got a shard of glass in his mouth. We noticed a chip in his glass. Dan said he'd talk to his boss and came back to say the shard matches the chip in the glass perfectly and apologized and said they'd comp part of the meal. 4. We never received a check but his manager brought me the device to swipe my card. I foolishly did without asking to see the bill. Got it texted to me when I noticed that nothing was comped AND we got charged for a pastry I didn't receive. 5. I went inside and asked for the pastry to go since we were charged for it. The manager tried to charge me for it a SECOND time. 6. My friend pointed out that nothing was comped and that isn't what they agreed to. They apologized and said they'd comp the whole meal. 7. The WHOLE charge hit my credit card today. I'm disputing the charge with my credit card company but I would definitely not return.

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Excelente servicio y atención de la señorita Angie muy carismática su recomendación fue excelente…read morecocktail de camarones 10/10

I wish this place was closer because I would be coming here almost every day I feel like! I will…read moresay that the only thing that is horrendous about this place is their parking lot. I have never wanted to leave to go somewhere else because of parking but this was the place. It is very tough to get a spot here and it is crazy small the lot so I was basically bumper to bumper with other cars in the little back area here. The staff though, insanely fast and friendly. I was able to get my order placed and everything came out fast and prompt with no hiccups. I like that at this place, there is a button on the table that you press to call your server over and they would arrive so darn quick! The food, the star of the place. Everything that I had was cooked to perfection and the flavors were out of this world! I got the parrillada mixta, which was $30, consisting of a grilled chicken breast, pork chop, grilled steak and two sides. I had rice and beans for the side. The chicken breast was flavorful and massive! The pork chop was seasoned well and had a nice juicy flavor to it and the steak was phenomenal and cooked perfectly! The chicken empanada appetizer was also very good and the sauce it came with was the standout of the dish, it had a perfect zesty flavor! The place is very nicely lit and it makes you feel like you are in someone's backyard with the way they designed it and it was very welcoming! I will be back here without a doubt because of how amazing this place was!

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Excelente lugar vengan a comer Buenos precios buen…read moreservicio Natalia nos atendió divino

Stop the presses, this place is amazing. I drove down to visit family and had to pick a spot that…read morewasn't quite sushi and wasn't quite ribs. Culture aside, I instantly opted for Bandeja Paisa restaurant because of the solid reputation and excellent experience. My family was overjoyed to have Aura as our waitress, she was personable, knowledgeable, super patient and made the entire dining experience go from 4 to 5 stars. She truly is one of a kind when it comes to the personal touch and familiarity of what a family meal is. The food was amazing. I am an enormous fan of the consome I think it's the perfect way to whet my appetite, Stoke, the figurative food flames if you will. The favorite appetizer of the night was the plantains and fried cheese while I enjoyed the Churrasco steak and the table enjoyed the Bandeja paisa along with delicious traditional beverages. It's one of the best family outings. I've had thanks to the service and the quality of food. An admirable quirk I notice was the decor in that it looks like it was actually decorated by someone familiar with colombia versus someone who simply googled images of colombia; so 10 points to Gryffindor for authentic attention to detail Also, everything was very reasonably priced, and I was really impressed with the serving size of the Churrasco steak. The food was so good. We practically ordered the exact same order to go. That tells you something about how good it was on the spot that we knew we would want to eat it again a little later.

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