El Gran Bamboo - Review - West Kendall - Miami - The Infatuation

"El Gran Bamboo is a Colombian restaurant that shares a wall with the Kendall Ice Arena, so a meal here is likely to come with a side of children face-planting while attempting a salchow jump. The place is great for big groups of Colombian soccer fans who want to snack on excellent beef and cheese empanadas while yelling at a big screen projecting a frustrating match. Their ajiaco and bandeja paisa are also really good even when no soccer is playing. On weekends, the ice skating becomes an ignorable backdrop and the restaurant turns into a full-blown party, featuring mariachi, DJs, and those LED foam sticks that are clear indicators of a fun time. video credit: Mariana Trabanino" - Mariana Trabanino