Las Margaritas

When my girlfriend (who is Colombian) highly recommended this place… we all had to try it. And true to her review… the food and service was amazing.
The owner Alonso definitely makes you feel so welcomed and is a gracious Host who patiently explained the menu for us.
The food was fantastic… but the deserts even better. I wont even try to pronounce… but having figs with cheese was just mouth watering good.
And like that was not good enough… the dj played some wicked tunes and we danced till after midnight.
I will go there again and high recommend this place if you craving some good Colombian food.

Newly owned, revamped and renamed, now Columbia Mia, offers a treat to those craving something different, something exotic, something MEAT. This place is owned by a gentleman named Alonso. Kudos to this guy, he welcomed us in like he was welcoming old friends to his own home.
THE RESTAURANT:
It’s a spacious place, nice seating, nice lighting, fantastic chic décor, and a huge booth in one corner that made me want to come back with a group of friends. Located near downtown Mississauga, on one of the most crazy-​in-​terms-​of-​traffic-​and-​all-​kinds-​of-​business intersection, Dundas and Hurontario. When I walked in on a Thursday night, we were the only ones, but I’d be shocked if this place wasn’t packed on Friday-​Saturday nights.
THE SERVICE:
We were served by Alonso (the owner) and a waitress. Both were very personable and helped us understand the menu. Alonso has the gift of the gab and he spoke of Columbian culture, food and how he came about to starting this business of his. I always like such passionate people and it was solely because of him that I took an instant liking to the place. The food and drinks just solidified my liking.
THE FOOD:
So much to choose from. Everything in the menu is Columbian, explained in English below. And I can’t seem to remember the Columbian names of what we ordered. But here goes — my friend ordered a platter of different kinds of meat. And I ordered a chicken skewer wrapped in bacon. Both our dishes were delicious and filling. This is as authentic as it gets, folks!
THE DRINKS:
Columbia Mia comes with all good things and a bar! And Alonso happens to be a brute of a bartender. My friend ordered Columbian wine. And I ordered my Margarita, off the menu. I was wondering if he’d be able to get my salt rimmed, triple sec-​ed Margarita right… AND HE DID! I would usually frown at a Margarita that costs $ 9. But damn, that drink made me so happy.
PRICES:
Reasonable
VERDICT:
Only Columbian place I know… and I am not tempted to explore elsewhere. This is my new go-​to place and should be yours too!

It’s good. I can see how this reminds people of home. It’s cozy. Latin music in the background. It’s simple. I came for sancocho but it was not available :(so I went with a different soup served with rice arepa and avocado. And we also got the flank steak which was super soft. We had to wait a bit too long but I understand it takes a bit to cook good food from scratch. The service was great. Very pleasant, caring ladies. However as much as I liked everyone I primarily went there for sancocho and tres leches cake or flan and there wasn’t any. I was informed that its available on the weekend. Maybe I should go there on the weekend…

This place is as good as it gets!
Good authentic Colombian Food at reasonable prices. Everytime I come here I get a little taste from home, I’m not from Colombia but Hispanic food always feels you at home! At least for me.
They sell everything from soups to carne Asada, and of course my fave Colombian drink Postobon, you have to try it! You must have to, I swear there must be crack in that stuff it’s so addicting! Oh and Colombian empanadas are the bomb. I came here and got literally stuffed and left with a happy stomach:)
I got some awesome bean soup (not chili) to start with, which was filling and very tasty. Then I got a plate of white rice, fried eggs, steak, fried plantain, and chicharron which is basically deep fried pig fat. It sounds nasty & fattening but its soo good. If your Hispanic you know what this is and is part of the regular Hispanic diet. I was stuffed! As for the service, there’s one waitress because the place doesn’t get so busy and it’s pretty small but the waitress is very attentive and nice.
This place has good home made food which will fill you up and make you leave very happy and will probably give you the itis!
The only complain would be that it should stay opened a little later, and possibly make the place a bit bigger. That’s my only complain which is pretty okay! Give this cute & cozy place a try!