Cali Viejo Restaurant

436 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon
(813) 685-3715

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Ireland Newport

amazing food every time! i go here for every birthday and graduation, such great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Waters

Great food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Paynter

Alex is always extremely professional, Extremely courteous, extremely compassionate, extremely friendly and wants to give the customer what they want. And does his job Extremely well, I say this because other patrons in the restaurant always have a smile on their face when he comes to each table and gives them his utmost attention He’s a great representative of the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tostones, Empanada Colombiana, Steak, Pollo, Colombian Empanadas, Fries, Red Beans, Sweet Plantains

Gary_Gmail Ho

A beautiful family-owned gem with amazing food and even better people!

Cali Viejo is one of those places that instantly feels like home. The moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by the kind of warmth and hospitality you only get from a true family-run restaurant. The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with love — and truly as authentic as you can get when it comes to Colombian cuisine.

The bakery next door is a must-visit too. So many pastries to choose from, and everything looks incredible. It’s hard not to walk out with a full bag.

The atmosphere is bright and inviting, and the artwork around the building is stunning. It gives the whole place so much personality.

If you’re anywhere near the area, this is the place you go when you want great food and a friendly, welcoming experience.

Thank you, Frank and the team, for making this an incredible experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Escarline Gonzalez

First time visiting and we loved it. The food the ambiance, the service everything was great. We found our new spot to be. The music is great and is impossible not to dance to it. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Picada Cali Viejo Enough for Two People

Sean MaGee

Excellent service, food and happy hour! 0

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carolina Jorge M.

We’ve been regular customers of this place for over 9 years, and it never disappoints! The food is always flavorful and freshly made. Alex, Pedro, and the rest of the team always make you feel welcome and appreciated. This time, we had the picadera for two, is a delicious feast of churrasco, ribs, chicken, chorizo, morcilla, tostones, yuca, and potatoes and we left completely satisfied. Consistently great food and excellent service every single time! They also have a bakery next to it so is a must stop after or before eating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

M Stroup

Service was great! Columbian food with other South American offerings.
Nice weather, great patio.
Servings were large.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bandeja Paisa Típica, Pollo, Yellow Rice, Churrasco Colombiano 12 Oz

Mark Hermann

It had been 10 years since I revisited Cali Viejo which we fondly remember the amazing empanadas! My son and I decided on our last day visiting Florida that we would make this stop for Columbian breakfast!! OMG the food was so amazing, I had the Calentado Cali Viejo with 2 eggs over easy, grilled steak, pork sausage and large arepa with cheese. I added a Chicharron side to share. This was a ton of food, but I couldn't eat it fast enough! 😋 I have never been to Columbia but feel like I was transported there if only for a moment. This place is flatout spectacular 🙌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bandeja Paisa Típica

Sara Ramirez

Service was slow but server was nice. A little bit overpriced. For 3 breakfast with coffee we paid $75

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Mari P.

Food was so delicious and the service was very attentive. Going back soon!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blanca Tapia

The service was terrible. We sat through our entire meal, including appetizers, without a single refill. I even asked for a glass of water that never came. For a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the prices are way too high for the quality of food and poor service. Definitely not worth it, and I won’t be coming back.
If I could give them a 0 I would.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Joselito Vazquez

Great cuban coffee and sandwiches

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Empanada Colombiana

James Zamora

Amazing food, good drinks, and great service. I had the Bandeja paisa and my friends had delicious steaks. It was well worth the hype and worth the price! Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jannet cajas

The food is wonderful and the service is spectacular. I recommend it. I suggest you make a reservation because it is small but very comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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