I just want to make it clear that this is not true Mexican food. As they say in their own app, the…read morefood isn't bad, but it definitely has room for improvement. Coming from the Fort Lauderdale area in Broward County, the difference in flavor and quality is noticeable. I understand prices have gone up everywhere, so that part wasn't surprising, but I do believe they could work on improving their seasoning and overall cooking style. With that being said, they're okay, and that's exactly why I gave the rating I did.

This Colombian restaurant is impressive. The food, service and ambience are amazing! We were…read moregreeted warmed when we arrived and sat at the bar. We took our server's recommendations for food and were very pleased.

I love empanadas and knew the new Aleida's Kitchen location wasn't too far from me and decided to…read morecheck them out. I ordered one chicken and one beef Columbian empanada and they did not disappoint! The sauce is what brought it all together. The service was also relatively quick and I also appreciated the shaded waiting area in front of the food truck.

Great food and fast service. I love their mofongo. The portions are very good. I definitely…read morerecommend.

Where have you been all my life? It's been a while since we wanted to try out La Pequena Columbia…read moreand not disappointed. Service is quick, so be ready ... not like us newbies. Clearly there are regulars who know what the un want. Ambiance in the main dining room is bright led lights with a bar area selling desserts, etc. We didn't check out the back rooms but definitely a lively place with tv screens, etc. We sat in the booth by the front door area. Churrasco Argentina was the best with rice, plantains and those potatoes. Yum! Tablasco was good but the tostones were cold and dry. Cold Aguila and Club Columbia beer washed it all down. Definitely come back to eat through the menu. Enjoy!

Absolute love coming to this place. It has the best Sancocho, which is not pictured here because I…read moretook it to go fast service friendly clean establishment every time I get off the plane first place I go here.

Food was full of flavor. The chicken was fried to perfection and the breading had a great flavor to…read moreit. Save room for ice cream and the bakery. One of the best dinners we've had in a while.

The food was absolutely delicious. The skirt steak was perfectly prepared and perfectly flavored…read more I'd never had a tomato based ceviche before but it was delicious. The shrimp was perfect, not rubbery or underdone. The location is in a strip mall tucked away off of 301 in Riverview so it's a bit easy to miss but you have to give this place a try. The staff is super friendly and when I told them I was practicing my Spanish they communicated to me only in Spanish and were patient. They cared about my dietary restrictions and took it seriously. I will be returning.

Delicious Latin inspired menu in the Brandon/Tampa area. Fast service and great menu!read more

In town for work and looking for food, we stumbled on this spot. It's got more of a club vibe than…read morea restaurant feel, but the food was so good! We ordered the picanha and chicharrones--both delicious--and the lychee margarita was amazing. Our server was super attentive and assisted with accommodating some requests with no issues. Definitely more of a special-occasion place (a little pricey, but worth it). If you're with a big group, definitely book a reservation. Since it was just the two of us, we got seated right away, but we only had about an hour and fifteen minutes to eat before the live music and shows started.

Fantastic food. A must if you love authentic Spanish foods . The building itself is historic and…read more beautiful. We ordered the Valencia Paella and the Galician soup. Reminded me of my mothers cooking

I was in Tampa this past week for work and finally made it over to the Columbia Restaurant for…read morelunch on Friday. It was my first time ever stepping foot in the place, and honestly, I'm still buzzing from the experience. ​The Service was Next Level ​I have to give a massive shoutout to Tiffany and Bobby. They took care of me from start to finish and were just incredible. I had a mojito and the sangria and both drinks were spot on. You can tell when people actually enjoy what they do; they were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to make me feel at home. ​The Food (Holy Moly!) ​I stuck with the classics, and they did not disappoint: ​The 1905 Salad: I've heard people talk about this for years, and now I get the hype. It's a total game-changer. ​The Complete Cubana: Authentic, filling, and perfectly done. ​The Grand Tour ​The coolest part was getting to take a tour of the entire restaurant. One of the managers, Garrett, personally took me around, and he was fantastic. The place is massive and absolutely stunning--every room has its own history and vibe. It's clear that the management here, especially folks like Garrett, really know exactly what they're doing. From the host stand to the servers, everyone was so friendly and professional. ​It's rare to find a spot that actually lives up to the legend, but the Columbia absolutely does. If you're in Ybor, do yourself a favor and stop by. I'm already planning my next trip back! ​Score: 10/10. Great food, better people.

My husband and I stopped in one weekday afternoon because we were lookin for something different…read more Columbian sounded great, so we tried this place we had heard of. Such a tiny place but it is BURSTING with flavor!! Without a doubt some of the best food I had eaten in a very long time. You have to really pay attention to find it off Hwy 60 as this place is tucked away pretty well on Montclair between Lithia Pinecrest and Bryan Rd. The owner was super duper sweet and suggested this dish for us to share. I would have enjoyed the carne asada if I could cut it but we just got plasticware. Thats really the only negative thing I have to say. La Cocina de Cris is great, the food is better than great, and we can't wait to go back!! I think I can still feel my tongue dancing from all the flavors. :)

Came here for lunch. It's a cute little family owned business. The people who worked there are kind…read moreand the food was EXCELLENT! Very authentic and you could tell it's homemade. Will be coming back

The guayaba chicharron is one of the most incredible pastries I have ever had. That alone would be…read moreworth five stars but the incredible coffee, great staff, and every other food item I had was also high level. This is going to be a go to stop for me in Tampa. It should be one for you too!

The decorations and ambience are amazing here. Really fun and authentic - makes you feel…read moretransported to Columbia. It's kind of like Cracker Barrel, but Columbian. But we had to wait ten minutes to get a server. She was nice enough - the one time we talked to her. We had waited so long for a server that we ordered our drinks and food at the same time. Then the wait for our drinks started. A good ten minutes after we ordered, someone brought the food. A few seconds later, someone else brought the drinks. And the drinks were basic - two waters and a lemonade. The food wasn't bad. My wife, who has been to Columbia many times, got the bandeja paisa, which is steak, plantains, egg, rice, pork rinds, chorizo and corn cake. She said it wasn't bad. I had the fish fillet with garlic sauce, which came with three sides. Our son got the kid's chicken and french fries. The food wasn't ok, but the service was too disappointing to make us want to return, despite the great ambience/.

Best patacon Ive ever had!!!! Super crunchy and huge! Fresh toppings and sauces! I love the…read moreambience of this food truck too with all the twinkle lights! Pretty fast service too!

Hello GORGEOUS!!…read more Delicious does not even do it just. That little food truck stop was so busy my friend was nervous! Food came out quick and was so tasty. I get it though it was so good it makes you want to try every other truck there because they must be good enough to be by them. I had the Arepa Super Rappi - Mix. The onliest thing I would have wanted different was a little more spice, but I also didn't ask for it so that's on me.

Ricopan Bakehouse está duro…read more La comida salió rápido, con buen sabor... y El café... excelente de verdad Las croquetas, empanadas de carne y el sandwich que nos comimos... todo nítido. Si andas por ahí, mete mano sin miedo.

Every work day, I sit at the same intersection. I always turn east. Today, I turned west... and…read morethat has made all the difference, since I found Ricopan. It's in a stand alone building, right next to a large apartment complex. The turn is very easy to miss on your first visit, even with GPS. But once you've been there, you'll never miss it again. Your tastebuds will lead you home. When I got there, early on a Thursday morning, the place was humming. There are no tables or booths-it's take out only... and people were whizzing in-then whizzing out with big boxes or bags. That was a very good sign. But soon, I didn't notice the other people (cue the music montage)... I was mesmerized-transfixed, even... by all the goodies. Everything from delicate coconut pastries to corn casserole to fruit tarts/tortes, to chicken empanadas, to fancy cakes to big, puffy/fluffy cheese loaves... all beautifully displayed and labeled. It was a feast for the senses. I couldn't stop taking photos! I also couldn't decide what to get, but finally blurted out something about the corn casserole and quickly added the coconut cocada and pan bolo (guava). I am happy to report that everything tasted as good as it looked. As the 80s ballad declared: "the search is over"... I have found my favorite bakery, I love that it has both sweet and savory items. I will be back again and again. But not just for the food. It's the service! The woman helping me was absolutely delightful. She was warm and friendly and helpful and full of good suggestions. She was sunshine. That's something you can't put in a display case or add to a recipe.. Ricopan, you're a star! I'll be back! P.s. private parking lot-fair prices-very clean and they also sell coffee-maybe other drinks, too.