SgtPepper834
Small place in Mt. Dora shopping strip. 100% worth a visit. The chicken Empanadas are fantastic… but the arepas are truly incredible. The pork and the chicken are my personal favorites, but you can’t go wrong with any of them! They are so flavorful and juicy! Don’t miss out! This place is amazing!
… moreMaria Weselyj
If you are looking for a unique cuisine to satisfy your craving then look no further, Melo is the spot to check out. This restaurant was referred to me through my best friend and I quickly fell in love with a menu that offers variety of authentic Colombian stuffed arepas and even arepa specials in addition to Colombian smash burgers. So much so, I ordered every arepa off the menu. My go to arepa is the 3 meat stuffed arepa (Chicken, pork, and steak) well seasoned, flavorful and the pairing of the sauces is top notch! Garlic sauce is a must and to quench your thirst the passion fruit juice is refreshing even by itself when you’re on the run or with any menu item. Lastly, the passionfruit cheesecake is a must try! Overall the atmosphere is inviting and the service is quick with authentic quality. Ill be sure to come by here again and again.
… moreUrana Charanda
We went twice. Our first experience was during the craft festival. The item we wanted was sold out – not a problem, we found an alternative, which was very good. The downside: they totally dropped our order. We waited over 30 mins for two arepas and watched people who ordered after us get served their food. It seems that the young counter helpers were inexperienced.
Our second visit saw a big improvement on the service. The owner greeted us and was very friendly and welcoming. Our guanabana juice hit the spot. We ordered the item that was sold out on our first visit, the chicken arepa with cheese. I prefer the beef arepa.
Overall, it’s a decent place with decent food. I’d certainly go back again when I’m in the mood for another arepa.
… moreEllie Mitchell
This is a literal hole in the wall, stuck in a small corner of an indoor marketplace at Mt. Dora. I discovered Melo while eating outdoors, and smelling the food being cooked through their tiny window. I was determined to try it!
I bought the chicken arepa which was made fresh to order and took about 10-15 minutes to make. The chicken was shredded and tender, soaked with delicious sauce and topped with fresh Columbian cheese. Besides it smelling and tasting wonderful, it was also a lot larger than I expected!
… moreMaria A.
We ordered on Uber eats and it was super disappointing! We have had food at their place once or twice and food was good but this time was terrible. Salchipapa arrived WITHOUT hotdogs and everything was soggy and covered in sauce. Burger was not good either. Empanadas are good but they send them without any sauce or ají. Guanábana juice was good but food in general is overpriced. We didn’t have a great experience, I don’t think we will order from here again.
… moreRay Gonzalez
Place was recommended on social media as a place to visit on Mora. We found the market where the restaurant was located. We were going to order a bunch of arepas but I guess we got there late and were only able to order 1 chorizo, 1 chicken & 1 cheese. My wife is of Colombian descent so I’m familiar with the dish. I was surprised they didn’t have any hot sauce. Though the maracuyá juice was good.
… moreKim Jago
You need to know about it to find it. Melo is part of the cooperative with a lot of little food vendors in the building on 4th and Donnelly but oh so worth it. We had the pork arepas and they were outstanding. We have had arepas in Colombia and my mother in law is Venezuelan so my husband especially knows arepas. If you are in mount Dora, this is an absolutely wonderful place to eat
… moreAngel Angie Ortiz
Melo colómbian is highly recommended. Great Colombian food an amazing service. Come and check them out.
… moreMichael Wisniewski
Great food. we had the chorizo arepas, tasty and delicious!
… moreC M
The Colombian burger is Amazing. Smash burger style, arranged exactly like a Colombian burger should be. The empanadas are also great with the hot sauce. They customized my order with ease. The food pairs well with the beers at the brewery in the same building. They will deliver to you and give you a dollar off your first brew!
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