Welcome to El Machetico, a vibrant culinary gem in the heart of Miami. We bring the rich flavors and traditions of Colombia to your plate with our authentic dishes. From original 3 tier bandeja paisa to refreshing arepas and empanadas, each meal is crafted with love and the finest ingredients. Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere with lively Colombian music, warm hospitality, and a menu that caters to all tastes, including vegetarian options.
Hector P
Excellent family dining experience
We had lunch here as a family, and the experience was simply outstanding. The food was delicious, with the authentic taste of homemade Colombian cuisine, elevated with a special touch that truly enhances every dish. You can feel the care and tradition in every bite.
The service was incredible—attentive, friendly, and always making sure we had everything we needed, which made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Special thanks to Mafe, whose attention and kindness were truly amazing and made our experience even better.
The atmosphere is beautiful, warm, and family-friendly, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal with loved ones. Without a doubt, a place we will gladly return to.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Colombian food with excellent service ✨
… moreFranklin Duharte
This Colombian restaurant is absolutely amazing! The decorations create a warm and authentic atmosphere that really sets the mood. The food is outstanding — full of flavor, and served in generous portions. The chicharrón is incredible — crispy, flavorful, and definitely a must-try dish. the service is excellent, the staff is friendly, attentive. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with delicious food, great ambiance, and plenty to enjoy. Highly recommended!
… moreAndrea B. Williams
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We tried El Machetico, and it was incredible! The food is authentic, the prices are great, and the service was amazing. The traditional dishes really blew me away — we ordered the trio tostones and a bandeja paisa, and both were absolutely delicious, just like Colombia! Highly recommend if you’re craving true Colombian flavors.and the coffee was so good she made it fresh and just how I like it !!
… moreCamila Sarmiento
Ordered here for christmas and it was hands down some of if not the best colombian food ive had in the states. I got the picada along bunuelos and pan de bono and it was all fire. Can’t wait to to back. And everyone is spoke to was so kind it felt like I was visiting family.
… moreJuan Reynoso
This restaurant is AMAZING!! The food was superb! The service was exceptional, the decorations make you feel like you’re in a flower valley in Colombia…Mafe was the best!! She was super sweet and made us feel super special. Great Job!!
… moreRobert Carson
We were looking for a place to eat near our hotel and this was the closest one. What a find. Great food and great friendly service. We had, and recommend, the bandeja paisa. Plenty for two unless you are big eaters. If this place was in our hometown we would be eating there two or three times a month – maybe more.
… moreEnnys Sotolongo
We had such a beautiful experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor and made with so much love. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, just like home.
Our server, Anyl, was truly amazing. She was so caring, attentive, and incredibly sweet. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us with the warmest smile. Her kindness really made our visit extra special. We will definitely be coming back!
… moreLaura Vargas
El Machetico had been recommended by a few people as THE place to enjoy an authentic and delicious Colombian breakfast. I thought to myself “If the breakfast is so good, I’m sure the lunch will be too.” My first obstacle was the parking. Despite being a spacious parking lot, it was very crowded and challenging to find a spot. Once inside, the restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff are very friendly. We were seated immediately and I was happy to see so many food options and a few lunch specials. After that, my experience went down hill. To start off, the empanadas weren’t visually appealing and tasted very bland. This was followed by a semi-burnt piece of chicken and rice that tasted old. The people I was with, said the soup was “okay” and that the tostones were extremely over fried and too crunchy. Despite the friendly service and clean restaurant appearance, the food wasn’t the best. Not sure if breakfast is significantly better but I will most likely not be returning for lunch. I’m willing to return to try the breakfast options and finally decide if this is a restaurant worth recommending.
… moreGoku
Dropped by for a Sunday lunch with the family, service was exceptional, we were seated right away and greeted by our waiter, Wilder! who quickly brought water and menus for the table. The place is cozy yet very comfortable. We ordered the Bandeja Paisa, a Sancocho, a Churrasco and an order of Empanadas and everything was excellent, Colombian food doesn’t get much better than this, prices are very good too when you take into account how large the portions are, all the plates were easily enough for 2 people. And can’t forget about the live music performance on Sunday! Overall, great little spot hiding in North Doral, will absolutely come again and I encourage everyone that even mildly likes Colombian food to come by!
… morenathan schlafer
A few key points the staff is amazing! Thank you Mafe and Stefany for taking care of us and the kiddo. Food is absolutely amazing and authentic. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for amazing food and great service!
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