Andrés Carne de Res Opens in Miami, Florida | Eater Miami
"The 10,000-square-foot space on Lincoln Road spans four floors with 400 seats, featuring a main dining room, mezzanine bar, rooftop terrace, and a dedicated takeout area; this is the brand’s first U.S. location. Eater, after visiting the original location in Chía, Colombia, in 2018, dubbed it “the only good clubstaurant in the world” following a nine-hour feast that showcased how the sprawling restaurant transforms nightly from a family dinner destination to a packed party spot. “For over 40 years, we’ve celebrated Colombian culture through food, music, and art,” Jaramillo said. The Miami menu covers lunch, dinner, and late-night dining (with takeout available) and includes classics and theatrical preparations such as lomo al trapo (beef tenderloin wrapped in cloth and charred over open flame) and chicharrón (crispy pork belly); the hamburger is layered with mozzarella, bacon, and caramelized onions (with a vegetarian patty option), and grilled meats include picanha, churrasco, and bone-in ribeye. From the seafood section: Caribbean-style shrimp ceviche served with fried green plantains and shrimp encocado (coconut-braised shrimp) over coconut rice; traditional items like arepas and empanadas appear throughout, and a children’s section offers simpler dishes including chicken or beef spaghetti and ajiaquito (potato soup). Like its Colombian counterparts, the Miami location is filled with stilt walkers, live music ranging from cumbia to salsa, and impromptu dance performances during service, and the interior features design elements from Colombian artisans, including hand-painted murals, colorful plates, and metalwork accents. Founded in 1982 by Andrés Jaramillo and María Stella Ramirez as a tiny roadside spot in Chía, the restaurant expanded over four decades to locations across Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena) and earned a spot on the 50 Best Restaurants guide as one of Latin America’s notable dining destinations. The Miami outpost also includes an on-site gift shop selling Colombian items — jewelry, pottery, and textiles — and is open at 455 Lincoln Road from Sunday through Wednesday from noon to 11 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from noon to 2 a.m.; reservations are available." - Olee Fowler
