Rinconcito De Alex El Paisa

I’ve been coming to Alex for a few years already. It’s good, Colombian homemade food. It is not a big place but the food and service is what you would expect from an authentic Colombian restaurant.
They offer a very inexpensive cantina takeout that offers you a different soup, entrée and sides for the week. Their plantain soup is one of the best I’ve tasted. They also offer a different array of bakery goods like empanadas, chorizo with arepa, chicharron, deditos de queso and more. They offer different natural juices and give you the option if you want to have them made in milk or water.
The only downside to this place is the parking. It’s a big shopping center but with a publix and a gym next to it, the parking could get a little tricky. Aside from that, I really recommend this place if you are in the area and in the mood for hearty, homemade Colombian food.

The food is really good, but the service is abysmal. The waitress takes too long to bring water to the table, she ignores a pile of dirty plates in my table. I asked for toast and she brought me cuban bread, If I wanted cuban food I would go to a cuban restaurant. She argued with me about what I should be ordering while contradicting her own menu. Their bathrooms are dirty and their toilets don’t flush. Staff doesn’t speak english. It’s a shame because the food is quite good but they ruin the experience with the subpar service.

I actually really like this place. And there Catina’s are really affordable. I come here all the time when I come down to Miami. Excellent food. Excellent price

I have no idea how the food is, but they would do well to assimilate. Many gringos love this food but will not patronize if they can’t communicate.

The food here is delicious. I come here to get my arepa fix when I stay over my bf’s who lives right around the corner. Their Calentado Paisa breakfast plate totally hits the spot after a long night of drinking. It consists of rice, red beans, fried pork belly, grilled beef, an egg and an arepa with a slice of Colombian cheese. If you want to eat something simpler for breakfast, order the arepa with Huevos Pericos (scrambled eggs with tomatoes and green onions). That’s practically my favorite breakfast dish ever. They also sell a pack of frozen plain arepas to take home. $ 7 for 10 arepas and they’re so good! If you’re coming for lunch or dinner, the Bandeja Paisa is amazing and so is the chuleta empanizada (breaded pork fillet) with rice, beans and sweet plantains. They also sell Cuban coffee and some Cuban and Colombian pastries. The only thing I actually didn’t enjoy were their empanadas. Both times I ordered them I found them to be way too over cooked or over fried. Besides that everything else is great and the staff is very nice.

Great food! Very authentic! Quick and friendly service. Big plate of food for the price which was very reasonable. Definitely be back!

Great place, great food and the service it’s amazing. I eat there about 4 times a week.

Deliciosa comida colombiana. No se decepcionara. Solo no le di 5 estrellas x que el lugar es muy pequeño. Deberían mudarse

Probably one of the best Colombian food restaurants around Miami. Is like walking into Colombia! The service is great, the owner is always present. The weekly cantina is delicious and at $ 25 a week… cant beat that. Really love this place.

Amazing food, everything in this place is good, good prices, excellent staff! Small place but great food! Recommended…

This place is great for mondongo soup or any soup, empanadas, croquetas, all your Colombian and Cuban staples. I was disappointed with the ‘carne asada’. It was lacking texture and flavor. The soups are exceptional. I have not tried the fish.

Awesome food! The empanadas are great service ok waited for my food a little longer then I wanted to but overall no other complaints

The good is amazing but the service is terrible.
They got my order wrong and wanted to give me the food the cositmet before me took.
They made me wait 30 minutes for my new food and gave me attitude because I didn’t want the food someone had already touched.
Anyways good is always really good. I recommend the place just wish the people where a little nicer.
I’m still coming back because the food is good but not eating there! Ever

Great little find in The Crossings plaza. We ordered the Chuleta and the Bandeja Paisa and both were very good. Portions were very generous and service was good as well. If you are looking for healthy fare, go elsewhere. If you are looking for belly filling Colombian yumminess, this is it! Highly recommended.

Wow what a surprise! Perfectly cooked fish and delicious empanadas! I’ll be back very soon.

Great little Colombian restaurant. A little crowded but great food. Their cantina takeout is very economical. If you order takeout for 4 or more you get their special of day plus a coupon for one more meal anyday you want. Food is great, service a little slow because they are very busy. Very respectful waitresses !