The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are very friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up! read more

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The food was excellent, the service was great. And I loved the ambiance, very original.

Very kind wait staff for this gringo! I try, but my Spanish is embarrassing. I love the old train car look also! Small, but very nice inside. Now, the food... I had to try a beef empanada ($1.50!!) and ordered the Churrasco. Incredible! I'll get at least two meals out of what they brought me. I couldn't get over their prices. This same meal would have cost me at least 25-30% more at my favorite place back in Louisville. Only in Sarasota a short time but I'll visit again. read more

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In the area ... Orioles spring training and visiting family. These folks are very nice and the food is awesome! I loved the Columbian blood sausage and the lengua with rice, beans, salad and fried plantain. Chick pea soup was a hit with my wife. Thank you! read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Blood sausage - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Awesome, authentic meal. My first time eating this type of cuisine so they definitely set my standards high Go check em' out read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I was craving Colombian food and decided to try out "Mi Tierra" - I loved their food. I ordered Palomilla! The sauteed onions were delicious and the meat was so thin - just the way that I like it. The red beans complemented the rest of the meal. I had to get my apple soda. Beatriz and Claudia ( I believe - forgive me if I'm wrong ) were very nice to me and attentve. They gave me reccommendations and were very cordial. I went there for the food ...and I left very happy. I will definately return again. read more

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In good family tradition, if we are on the beach, we're gonna look for some seafood to EAT. Hence the big ole fried fish my mom got. I got sopa de mondongo (it was a TONNN) aka tripe soup (get outta here with your judgements my friends!) Everything was fresh, fried fish was crispyyy. Service and music was on point as well.looking for some Colombian-esque cultural foods, this isn't a bad place to come! read more

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Don't go if you're white. Completely ignored by staff. Waited 10 minutes for menus and waitress threw them on table. Waited another 15 minutes and no one took our order. 3 sets of latino customers that came in after us already had their food by the time we walked out. read more

Excellent place to eat colombian food, the service was very nice and amazing prices, highly recommended read more

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Horrible food, salty , I really thought I would have a better experience, but I wasted my money on such bad food.

I found this "hidden gem" leaving work one day at 5:30pm and craving some red meat. It was a few minutes away from my last job and after reading some reviews here and decided to give it a try. They are located on a corner and reassemble a train cart. Their menu has a bit of everything (steak, chicken, fish, salads) all latin dishes. I had the churrasco, my plate came well served and the steak came on a sizzling plate (like some Mexican dishes). It was well prepared and the steak was the way I ordered. Nice ambient to come with family and kids, cozy environment, easy parking. We'll definitely come back here to try the other dishes. read more

The Pan De Bono is amazing! Great chicharron and morcilla! Empanadas were awesome with a creamy dipping sauce. My folks had the cazuelas de mariscos... they'd been looking for the same version they had in Colombia for literally decades! This was as close as they've ever come to finding it... it was delicious. read more

The Churrasco here is a solid 5 stars. I am a fanatic when it comes to steak and I "only" eat filet and typically Prime only. I would never eat skirt steak. EVER! That was until yesterday. My son took me here and made me order the Churrasco. I am forever changed. In fact, if you gave me the option of a Ruth's Chris Filet I would prefer the Churrasco with Chimichurro and Salsa at MI Tierra. It was incredible. I took some stars off because it's not a pretty place. But the food was undeniably incredible. A solid 5 stars. I will go back every time I come back to Sarasota and if you live here you should go. read more

I would recommend the food here. We had an assortment of different meals and all of them were tasty. As odd as it may sound the black beans were incredible. The skirt steak, shrimp and chorizo meals were GREAT. I can say the service is not good at all. If you are a family with young kids I would not recommend it because the wait is very long. We ordered a corn dog for our daughter and it came out 10 minutes after everyone else's food. The dessert was not good either. It doesn't seem like they are prepared there. read more

The food it's ok.. they are adding automatic gratuities, which can lead to confusion and double tips Restaurants can't typically add a gratuity to your credit card without your permission, Additional to this they charge tax over gratuities ...this is the correct way: Multiply your total bill before sales tax charges times the sales tax rate. Do not include the tip in the total amount of the bill. For example, if the bill is $20 and the sales tax rate is five percent, then $20.00 times .05 equals $1.00 read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Pick up only- never have dined in. Food: JUST AMAZING. My partner is Colombian and it always reminds him of home. Who would have thought rice could be so delicious? Great prices for the amount of food. I am not a meat eater but I will gladly partake in have the Pollo al la plancha (chicken), Bandeja Paisa (steak) all day long. It's worth a just a bite- believe me you'll be happy you did. Queso empanada is on point. Service: it can be difficult to reach them over the phone. Sometimes you have to call a couple times in a row to get an answer. But the food will make it worth it- trust ya girl. I think the staff we've spoken with over the phone has limited English...so keep that in mind. Atmosphere: While I've never dined in, I have gone inside to pick up the food. As other reviewers have said, nothing to write home about. Very casual, lots of locals (always a good sign), your standard booths and tables with various cultural decor. read more

This is a cute hole in the wall place for cheap Columbian food however I wasn't impressed. The food wasn't authentic as I thought it would be. The people working there were very nice and the prices were good so I'm giving it 3 stars. As far as food goes, I would give it a 2 star. read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I think the food is great and a great value -- if you know what to order. It was my first time there and, although I am familiar with and love a lot of Cuban dishes, I didn't recognize any of the items on the menu except one. I opted for a Cuban sandwich, which seemed like a plain if unadventurous choice. I have had many Cuban sandwiches over the years and this was the absolute worst I have ever had. Ham from a can or cold cut package, some cheese, pickles and yellow mustard -- all the normal ingredients, but just bleah. The bread also was not the good, flaky bread you need for a good Cuban sandwich and it was warmed but not pressed. I'd definitely go back after doing a bit of research on good Colombian meals like the ones ordered by people at tables near me. I will say it was cheap, under $10. The cafe con leche was just OK. read more

Mi Tierra is definitely aesthetically intimidating with the tinted windows and the rustic exterior. However, inside is a sort of oasis. The same waiter is always here, and he is very professional and fast. The chilled container of Aji sauce is readily available on the table, which makes the food even more delicious. The rice is perfectly salty-chewy-buttery and the beans are creamy and rich. To me, the quality of the meat is not the best that I have ever had. There are often hard-to-chew bits and sometimes lacking in seasoning. Most items are available a la carte, but the main portion of the menu is large platters of food ranging from $11-13. Not cheap at all. When you order, make sure to read the menu clearly as to what items come with your large platter. I have found that often items are missing from my plate. There are many platter dishes that I have not seen before on menus, such as Creole variations of meat platters with special tomato based sauces. There are at least eight different fruit shakes to choose from, available with or without milk. My main complaint about the food is that the fryer oil tasted rancid to me. Therefore, anything that is fried in the oil tastes rancid as well. Also, sometimes you will order a specific dish and then given something else. So make sure that if you are speaking Spanish that you are speaking very clearly. Due to the fact that the Bradenton and Sarasota areas are seriously lacking in Latin American food options (especially Columbian), I should not be too picky. read more

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Great food , excellent service and affordable prices the soup of Sunday and the bandeja paisa ...!!!

Food was bad! Soup was watery with no flavor and large chunks of bone. Empanada was just okay.

Fantastic and scrumptious Colombian food. My churassco was on point. Meat was flavorful and juicy. My tostones were good to. The sancocho was great. Highly recommended! read more

Took so long for my food to be served. Loud Cuban lady singing like he was at her house hugging clients. Environment wasn't the best it doesn't look like a restaurant at all. Colombian lady super nice!! read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Tap water taste horrible. - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Place is delicious, a mile or two east of downtown Sarasota. People are so kind. Wide ranging menu with good options and great sides. Reasonable prices. Huge portions. Looks like a hole in the wall from the road but does not disappoint. read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

absolutely delicious food, yesterday we went there for dinner, ordered their nachos and fish, beef and chicken tacos. the serving sizes are hugeeeee and it tasted soooo good. I have to be honest here this was the best Mexican food i had in USA. It was beyond our expectations! specially the nachos, it was just perfect! read more

Great local spot for Cuban/Columbian food. We wanted a change from fancy, high priced downtown restaurants. Good value and hearty portions. We will be back! read more

This place has a large selection of food and very good prices. Definitely a place you want to go if your on a budget. Great portions of food for the price. My steak was overcooked;however, my friend's dish was absolutely amazing. Absolutely will return in the future read more

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Great food. Their empanadas are amazing. Good price. Very authentic restaurant. Great food takes time so the wait is around 15 or so. Definitely recommend. read more

Food and service was excellent! Very surprised as the exterior is deceiving since it looks like a diner. Price was fair and very competitive. Would recommend this to anyone looking for Colombian food. read more

Mi Tierra Restaurant - Churrasco dinner was delicious! - Colombian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Food and service were excellent. Dishes tasty and authentic. Black beans and rice were fabulous. Liver was great. Too dry beef short of 5 stars. read more

pedí unos camarones al ajillo y lo unico que me dieron fue ajo y con mal sabor, aparte una ensalada seca y los otros platos tampoco le gustaron a mis compañeros read more

Muy bien! Having been going to Colombia for years, I can say this place is very close to authentic, I was just missing the large Arepas I crave often, but those are usually in the Antioquia region! But the food is real tasty, well priced and prepared with care. Also, the juices are great! I was pleasantly surprised to find this place. read more

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This place has amazing food! I love trying new dishes and this is that type of restaurant. Their prices are average and the place was clean. I would definitely eat here, again. read more

DELICIOUS. I was pleasantly surprised how favorable all the food was. I HIGHLY recommend the camarones al ajllo. It was mouthwatering. My new favorite restaurant in Sarasota! read more

Mi Tierra on 301 is my favorite restaurant in Sarasota. Even though it's in an old diner and smells kinda weird. The Colombian and Cuban people who work there are very very sweet. They accommodate English-speakers, Spanish-speakers, and Spanglish-speakers like me. Why is Mi Tierra my favorite? #1 - The sauce in the little silver or plastic jars on the tables. It is like a fermented hot sauce with lots of garlic and cilantro. IT IS DELICIOUS. I put it all over my meal. I usually use a whole jar. It is medicinal. #2 - The batidos. Batidos are like milkshakes with exotic tropical fruits such as mamey, guava, lulo, guayaba, papaya, mango and others. You can get them with milk for a rich, creamy treat or with just ice for a healthier, vegan version. I LOVE the MAMEY omg omg omg I DO! Also it's the only spot in Sarasota you can get mamey-anything. #3 - The mojarra dish with yucca and plantains. Mojarra is a whole fish. This is a BIG meal of EXCELLENT value. If you wanna make it a little healthier, get the yucca boiled instead of fried. Also, this place is open on Sundays, which is rare in Sarasota. Vegans and vegetarians, beware...no too many options for y'all here. Vamos a Mi Tierra! Viva Mi Tierra! Mi Tierra, te quiero! xoxoxoxoxo read more

Having grown up in Colombia, I can say this is authentic Colombian food! It is always fresh and tasty, and the service is fast and friendly. Try the Colombian sodas! And the Lulo juice! Everything is delicious! read more

It isn't pretty and it isn't upscale, but the Yelp! photos of the food DO NOT do it proper justice. It is genuine and someone in the kitchen had a bit of that extra touch or gift with sabor that makes the food a small notch above most other Columbian places I know from here to Boston. The place is far from our home, therefore we are only visit once or twice per year. After many many years it has always been so reliable every time that I would go more often if we lived closer. We shred up the Chicharron into the beans. While the Carbon at the top of the entrees is reliable, it is some of their pork dishes that always surprise me year after year. On a rainy day, this food warms the soul. I wish we lived closer. read more

If I could leave ZERO stars I would. I usually give places 3 strikes before I stop going - everyone has bad days, but this one: they wracked up all 3+ strikes in one visit. Terrible food, terrible service, the place was FILTY and it was simply not worth the price. I had a Cuban Sandwich and a side Maduros (fried sweet bananas) to go. It was $14. There was SO LITTLE meat on the sandwich, the value of it was probably $2. It has perhaps 1 oz of OLD & DRY meat,, the bread was stale... and I waited 20 minutes for it. While I waited, I looked to see who else was waiting for food: no one. Everyone in the place had their food. I put all the filling on one side of the sandwich and ate about half of that....then threw it away. I didn't trust it. Turns out I was right not to. Later in the day I was nauseated and had gastrointestinal issues. The sandwich was the ONLY thing I had eaten that day. read more

Just had dinner at this establishment con mi esposa. Living in London I do not get the opportunity to indulge in great traditional Cuban/ Columbian food. Vacationing in Sarasota Florida we had to indulge and needless to say it was wonderful. Platanos Fritos, empanadas con res, arroz, Churrasco y Homemade Limonada natural....Just marvelous. I urge anyone who visits The area to stop in and indulge. It is worth it... Wonderful people, good music... read more