Colombia Mia

Service was very bad and slow, no one bothered to come back to the table to check up on us or refill drinks. The food quality was pretty poor, never had a bandeja paisa taste so bad. The mango juice with milk was very watered and icy, didn’t have much flavour. The avocado on a plate was inedible, when asked the waitress to switch it, she took so long that by the time she came back we finished eating. Not going to come back.

We showed up early for dinner before any other diners and the owner came by to explain the menu to us. He was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the cornbread and cheese. It was difficult to cut but good. We also got the chicken soup that was good. Others got the beef tongue which they thoroughly enjoyed. The meat was very tender. The plantain chips that came as a side was very delicious. The meals didn’t come together because the meals took a little longer. Overall, I would try them again.

Wow, this is the first time I’ve had colombian food so I cannot speak for it’s authenticity but the food here is amazing. I really wish it wasn’t so far for me as I would definitely be a regular there.
The owner is really friendly, being our first time eating colombian food, he took the time to walk us through the menu and give us recommendations.
I especially like the tripe soup. Very very flavourful! A must try, you can get this in a smaller sized to go with a main (if you want to try more).
Remember that there is parking behind the restaurant.

Preface: I am not an expert on Colombian food. My experiences are limited to the Las Delicias (nearby, menu is quite different though) and eating in Costa Rica (which is supposed to have similar foods).
Parking: FREE & pretty plentiful, around the back of the restaurant, turn into this alley-​looking driveway and suburban heaven of paved space opens up to you.
Menu: Offers a variety of things from apps/​soups, breakfast, arepas (wonder if they’re the same as Arepa Café?), different kind of drinks, & even quite extensive desserts! So they have something for everyone.
Interior: Surprisingly nice, especially where the 5&10 are concerned. Most establishments in this area are older, rundown dumpy, immigrant joints, and Colombia Mia actually classes it up! This includes the ambient lighting.
Server/​owner: I’m pretty sure our male server was also the owner, but he was such a gentleman. So extremely polite.
Food: I already ate, so I split the tostones, tried some of my friend’s tamale, and then ordered a Tres Leches cake here. Cake was very nice, sweet, but not sickeningly sweet. It’s a soaked/​wet cake, so don’t be surprised if you’ve never had it before. Fresh roasted coffee was also nice and smooth.
Tostones had a nice flavour, smashed nice and thin, and did bring me back to Costa Rica.
I tried some of my friend’s tamale and it was good too. It’s different than a Mexican tamale ’cause first, it was more of a meal-​size (~$ 8.99) and it was packed with pieces of chicken. Tasted very homey. Please note: If you’re really into salty food, you may find it somewhat bland, but I prefer slightly bland than overly doused in sodium.
We asked owner for hot sauce and he brought us some that he MADE to the table. He added that Colombians actually do NOT eat spicy foods. So that was interesting to find out. Sauce was NICE, fresh, and had a bit of a kick to it. Definitely a nice addition to the tamale!
Aside from the food, what stood out about Colombia Mia was the 1) exceptional service, owner seems to really care and 2) the nice interior. Everything else, re: home cooked foods and good price points are bonuses!

I was invited here by a fellow Unilocaler friend for his birthday dinner. First of all the «Parking» is located and hidden at the back of the restaurant and its quite small.
we all got a seat in front of the restaurant and cramped up into a booth. The service was quite good and the server was very friendly. The owner himself came to check up on us and later came to chat with us about the place and Colombian cuisine.
First came the appetizers plantain chips, fried cheese sticks (Palitos de Queso) and empanadas. I had the Plantain and cheese sticks which were quite good. I also got their one of their milk drinks which was good as well plus the Postobon soda as well.
For the main course I had the vegetarian option of their Bandejas Paisas dish. Which came with Rice, egg, beans, corn bread, Plantain, avocado and salad. It was quite good.
Then the birthday boy ordered about four desserts for all of us and boy they were sweet to the goodness.
Overall a great Colombian experience!

Very good restaurant. The staff is very nice and welcoming. The food is really good and authentic. «It has this Colombian’s’ seal of approval» ;)
Ordered the Mondongo soup which is a Colombian tripe soup. Amazing. As good as my grandmother’s!
My non Colombian husband has the bandeja Paisa and he was really impressed. Rice, beans, chorizo, egg, plantain and lots of flavour.
Highly recommend it!

We came here for a birthday get together. We ended up taking the big booth near the front entrance of the restaurant. The booth fit 6 of us and we added two more chairs on the outside so in total our table was for 8.
The birthday boy ordered some appetizers for all of us and they came out on a huge platter. We had plantain chips, fried cheese as well as empanadas. All were very good. There was some confusion with the drink orders and it seemed rather busy in the dining. The service was very friendly but they just seemed a little disorganized.
There was another large party and while the place was or seemed very busy for a Friday we did have to wait for our food a while. When the food eventually made it to the table though wow. I’m glad there was that much attention and love paid to my dish and all the dishes though. My plate was some sight. I had ordered the Super Bandeja platter which included (as per the menu): rice, beans, 4 oz steak, Columbian bacon and sausage, green plantain chip, sweet plantain, avocado, egg, corn flatbread, and black sausage.
OK so this plate which is 20 bucks is a crazy amount of food especially on the meat side. Despite the quantity the quality was very good as well. Columbian food is not spicy but it’s not necessarily bland either. The blood sausage was probably the most tasteless thing if I had to pick one but everything else was pretty much as expected. The steak was good and most of the textures compliment each other. The rice and beans, the different plantains but the bacon/​porkbelly is the stand out item here. This bacon is really mouthwatering because it’s not your everyday cut of bacon. The shape of this cut is almost like a saw blade with thin and thinner parts but with a nice balance of both meat and fat to keep the texture and taste very interesting.
The birthday boy also generously ordered dessert for everybody as well. I didn’t have any because I don’t eat sweets but I have to say that everything looked really well put together. Everybody seemed to enjoy the food very much considering all the plates were pretty much done.
The service and atmosphere was fun and the owner was very welcoming and loved to talk. This is a great place if you’re looking for a change from everyday fare and something a little different and special at the same time. The whole time I was there I felt like I was on vacation.

Driven by here a few times. Last night I just thought maybe its a good time to give it a try for Colombian food. The restaurant was packed with Colombian customers so that’s a good sign. Food was good but I had to add hot sauce. I learned from the owner of the restaurant that Colombian food are not supposed to be spicy and they are not like Mexican food. Luckily, the owner grabbed the hot sauce hidden in the fridge. The sausage was really flavorful.
They had a lot of servers for a small restaurant. All of them were really friendly and attentive.
Ate and Ordered: Bandeja Paisa, Patacon Carne, and Carne A La Plancha

This place is a hidden gem. When you think of the places at Hwy 5 and Hwy 10, you think of good food in a dive. This place is the complete opposite.
a) There is a parking lot in the back and it’s not as cramped as all the other one’s at the ⁵⁄₁₀ intersection.
b) It’s nicely decorated and has a bit of class to it. It feels like somewhere you could take a date or have a nice family meal.
c) Owner and server are friendly.
d) They have exotic juices. E.g. I’ve been looking to replicate my soursop juice experience from Costa Rica for a few years now and couldn’t. This place actually uses ripened soursop pulp from Colombia as opposed to the shipped ones here which is actually a benefit. You can actually taste the combination of sour and sweetness that comes from fresh soursop.
As for the food itself, I was really hungry so I had:
1) Empanada app (3 small ones for $ 4.50)
2) The special of the day, which included Sopa de avena («oat soup» — but it really is like a hearty chicken and vegetable soup) and a beef dish with salad, rice, and plantain for $ 10.99
The empanada’s were stuffed to the brim, hot and crispy and the salsa they served with it was pretty good.
The soup was light yet hearty at the same time. It had a very distinct chicken and coriander taste, absolutely lovely. As for the meat dish, not greasy, good presentation, and meat was tender.
Verdict: I’d definitely come here again.

My visit here was also first time trying Colombian food!
And what a great place to try & experience it.
ATMOSPHERE:
Casual, family-​friendly restaurant. TVs are always on with football/​soccer. On Friday evenings they have Latin dancing!
SERVICE:
Alonso, the owner, greeted our party, seated us and served us through the entire meal. He was warm and friendly. Made excellent recommendations throughout our time there, and even invited us to other events they host. He was very hospitable.
The food & drinks came out fast. There was a mix-​up with our beverages, but Alonso handled it professionally and with great care.
PRICE:
Very reasonable. We got 3-​course worth of food, plus beverage, for $ 26 (incl. tax)
FOOD: I went with a group of 6 — so we tried a bunch of food together. Sharing is the best! Here’s what we had:
— 5 Fresh Juices (Sour Sop, Passion Fruit, Spanish Blackberry, and Guava with milk): Guava was clear winner. And made with milk, it tasted similar to a strawberry milkshake. Sooo refreshing! I also enjoyed the Sour Sop and Passion Fruit. The Spanish Blackberry was too tart for my liking.
— Plantain chips: DELICIOUS. So tasty. Yummo.
— Cazuela de Mariscos (Seafood chowder, with plantains and coconut rice (beware raisins — if you’re not a fan of raisins)): This was my FAVOURITE item. It had LOTS of seafood. There was a good mix/​variety of seafood in it. And the coconut rice (sweet) paired wonderfully with the chowder. Good portion size.
— Arepa de Chocolo con Quesito (tender-​sweet corn-​flatbread topped with Spanish fresh cheese): Simple and tasty. Really enjoyed this one — especially since some of our other dishes had stronger flavours.
— Brevas Con Arequipe (sweet preserved figs stuffed with caramelized condensed milk, paired with fresh cheese): This was the fig dessert that sounded amazing on paper (fig + cheese + condensed milk). I then found it too sweet. All that dulche de leche!
Overall, really enjoyed my meal here. Will definitely be back to try other items from the menu!

The waiter was both friendly and very helpful! The menu is not extensive, however there are some vegetarian options. Food was delicious! Especially the fried plantains!!! I ordered the vegetarian plate which had rice, beans, salad, plantain (fried and sweet), and an arepa. The owner was also very kind! I would definitely come back because of the service!!!

The restaurant has a very pleasant atmosphere. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Food was great. It was my first time to ever try Colombian food and I really enjoyed the taste. I tried several starters, especially I liked cheese sticks. Also I tried a few main course dishes because I visited this restaurant for a few times. I would say beef tongue dish is my favorite but all the other dishes I tried were excellent. Deserts were delicious as well. My favorite so far is something which translates as ‘three milks’. It is very creamy and soft. I was also in this restaurant for their salsa Friday. It was a lot of fun with great music and dancing. I would definitely recommend this place!