Fonda Sabaneta west Flagler

My husband and I were excited to try this spot since it was packed and lively. They had good music and great service. We tried the Thursday special, $30 for 2 Bandeja Paisa. The steak and egg was the only thing that was fresh on the plate. The rice was hard, the plantains were dry, and everything else on that plate was cold and hard. Wish the food was as good as the vibes

The empanaditas were delicious and the mahi mahi with mushroom sauce was really well cooked/prepared. My server: Yadira was very attentive and provided an excellent service. Will be back soon!

Santiago was the best! Very attentive and suggested the most delicious food ever! We will be back!

The best bandeja paisa!!!! And they gave you a little soup as a starter on the house. This place is incredible. Ask for Santiago, he’s the best.

I had an amazing dining experience at Fonda Sabaneta in West Flagler! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a vibrant atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with authentic flavors. However, what truly stood out was the exceptional service we received. Our waiter, Carolina, went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. Her attentiveness, friendliness, and knowledge of the menu made our meal even more enjoyable. It’s rare to find such outstanding customer service, and Carolina truly made us feel like valued guests. I will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend Fonda Sabaneta to anyone looking for great food and service! Five stars all the way!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The food was amazing, cleared the plate until I got full but the waitress disappeared on us for sometime before it got busy. She only came back to ask us if we want anything else 3 time after she was told we already wanted the check. Honestly if ask for the check I shouldn’t haven’t to be questioned if I want more 3 times.

Cant wait to come back! Amazing deals on prices! Amazing server Santiago and delicious food!

⭐ Review ⭐ Caution/Heads Up: Before visiting, be aware that this restaurant automatically applies an 18% service charge to all checks, regardless of party size. Also, since this is Miami-Dade, expect that most of the staff primarily speak Spanish. If you’re not fluent, bring a friend who is or be ready to use Google Translate. Parking: The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking available, which makes things very convenient. Wait Time: I visited on a Sunday evening. Despite the restaurant being near full capacity, there was no wait to be seated. Food service took about 20–25 minutes, which felt reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the dishes. Service: Although there’s a language barrier for non-Spanish speakers, the service was still excellent. My waiter, Héctor, was extremely friendly and attentive. One unique touch: they serve a small complimentary soup as a starter—it’s light, flavorful, and sets the tone nicely. From being seated to receiving the check, the service was smooth and enjoyable. Food Ordered: Mango Juice (5/5): Absolutely fantastic. Thick, cold, and smoothie-like. I loved it so much I ordered two—and would’ve gone for a third if I had the room! Yuca Fries (4/5): Good, but different from the Cuban-style yuca fries I’m used to in Miami. I missed the cilantro-garlic-lime dipping sauce you’d typically find at places like Versailles or Havana Harry’s. Still enjoyable, but not my favorite of the night. Tostones con Aguacate y Crema (6/5 🤩): My surprise favorite. Perfectly crispy tostones topped with creamy avocado and meat (seafood is also available). Adding a squeeze of lime elevated it to a whole new level. I only got three, but could’ve easily eaten nine. Bandeja Paisa (4/5): A hearty Colombian classic for $22. It came with steak, avocado, refried beans, rice topped with an egg, and chicharrón. Flavor was excellent, but the dish leaned a bit oily for my taste. Still delicious and worth ordering—just a little heavy if you plan to finish in one sitting. Presentation: All entrées are served on what appears to be a banana leaf. It’s a small detail, but it really enhances the overall presentation and dining experience. Final Thoughts: Between the friendly service, hearty dishes, and flavorful juices, this place delivers a memorable experience. Come prepared for the automatic service charge and potential language barrier, but don’t let that stop you. The food and hospitality are well worth it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8/5 stars rounded up to 5 for Google)

Awesome deep fried Sea Bream (Mojarra). Servers are very attentive and nice. Recommend this to anyone.

Tried this location for the first time. Small but cozy. Was seated right away. Their menu is typical of a Colombian restaurant. They have specials every day of the week mon-fri. Empanadas were good. I recommend the pack of 4 that way you have room for your food. I ordered Mondongo (beef stripe) the plate was clean and plentiful. Temperature was excelent. Rice and arrepa as a side dish could use a little bit of Temperature. Now this is were it gets tricky. The Bandeja Paisa y an iconic Colombian dish. Plentiful in the sense of all of the ingredients. Anyway, I highly recommend that you specify the temperature of the meat to the server. I ate that one because I better. The ambience was good. The service could use a little of follow up when it comes to drinks. Other than that the servers were professional. The food was priced accordingly however the final stroke came when I paid the bill there is an 18% tip fee already included and a Homeless tax fee paired with the taxes.

Service was rude as we asked to sit outside and eat our ($60 worth of) takeout from Fonda...their own place. I told them that we were starving and changed our minds as we wanted to eat our Fonda takeout, which we just picked up from them, and how we would order beers and more food at the table. The hostess said "no, because we ordered takeout that gave them no tips." She would not let us sit at any of the empty outdoor tables because we ordered takeout. Note all the outdoor tables were empty. Just rude so I will not be returning. Not returning.

Went to the restaurant after a day of travel since it's fairly close to the airport. When you walk in the decor is very Colombia. Clean and the smell of food hits you in the face. We were promptly sat down and greeted with a little bit of caldo to start. It was hot and DELICIOUS. Great free little treat and a nice touch. We both ordered the bandeja paisa and all the protein was delicious but the rice was hard, the egg was very overcooked and the beans were a little cold. Overall it was good.

Espectacular lugar , la comida una delicia. Recibí una excelente atención de Carolina

Amazing spot!!!!! The food was delicious and fresh! The service was also great. Once you get set they give you a complimentary cup with the soup of the day. We ordered the bandeja paisa which on Mondays is 2x30$ such a good price for the amount of food. We also got margaritas which were amazing.. only 5$. Can't wait to go back!

Great food, good portions at an affordable price. Highly recommend! Food was fresh and the service was good and they were really kind. I'll be going back soon.

Oh my god can we just say ORDER ONE PLATE FOR TWO (see photos)!! The servings are huge and delicious salsa music playing clean and friendly staff I cannot emphasize how good it was a def must go and reasonable prices for the portions Cristal was an amazing help kept us happy helped with food choices loved this place we come to Miami at least once or twice a year. This place is gonna go on the permanent list of restaurants. We need to visit each time.

The food here is very fresh. The chicken broth was noticeably home made as well as the salsa and chimmichuri. We had the Picada Pequena. It was very good. The french fries were very crispy. The steak and chicken were tender. I would absolutely recommend this place. And of course I would visit again. We were here for lunch and they did have lunch specials.

Excelente servicio y comida espectacular, te atienden súper rápido siempre con diferentes especiales para cada día de la semana

Very authentic and aesthetically pleasing. Proper service and great food. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa which is always a little different at each Colombian restaurant. Here was one of the better platters. Everything was absolutely delicious and everyone in my party was very happy.

Loved our experience here. One of the items off the menu we had was the empanada de queso and it was amazing. Friendly staff and great food!

We had high hopes for this restaurant, but the experience was mixed. We waited a few minutes for an indoor table, which was fine. The waiter quickly brought us caldo (chicken broth), which was a nice touch. We ordered two bandejas paisa and a steak with fries from the kids' menu. Food arrived fast but was only warm, not hot. The steaks were ordered medium well but came out medium with blood. They were chewy and very salty. Portions were just okay. What really threw us off was seeing the waiters taking shots at the bar during service--very unprofessional. Also, an 18% tip was automatically added to the check. Overall, decent service, but the food and atmosphere missed the mark.

Colombian food at its best, tremendous flavor, huge portions, great ambiance, you need to try this place

This place is awsome, great food prices and service!! We order Sancocho de Costilla and Ceviche de chicharron. Hudge portions.

It is the best fish I ate outside my house. It is Colombian and really not pricy at all

Came in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was empty when I arrived but quickly filled up. The servers were nice and bring you a cup of chicken consume to start off. Such a nice touch on a chilly day. Pros: Sancocho de res was delicious and so was the chocolo. Cons: Breaded chicken was a major disappointment. It was pure breading and paper thin chicken. I do see myself returning to try other dishes.

Terrible service, I made an online order and they charged me for something they did no have in stock and did not refund my money, even though I never received the order. When I called to request a refund the lady as rude, unprofessional and told me to figure it out. I never eating here again. They lost a regular customer.

Very sadly so, I was very disappointed with the taste of the food. Poor food quality. The only thing worth praising is the service that I received from the waitresses. I sincerely do not recommend it.

La comida super rica y la attention de Hector muy buena, muy atento. El lugar es lindo y acogedor

Food was excellent. I had the fried snapper. My wife the churrasco. Waitress was very informative of the selections since we had never been there.

Great food like always. our waiter was very helpful and welcoming (Angie). The food came fast. They had nice background music as well.

NOT a good overall experience at this place!!! Stay away!! Sadly, I was tricked into coming to have dinner here after a long day of work because of the high ratings, but that was a realy bad decision. Maybe if you go in the middle of the afternoon with several hours before closing, then the experience will be different, but for a place that forces their mandatory 18% Service charge on every bill, regardless of the service you receive, they should respect the customers enough to give them just as good service, even if you arrive 1 hr and 15 min before the restaurant closes. The lack of service became evident when our waitress (young, dark hair, thick body, dental braces it appeared like), was paying more attention to the gossip with her co-workers, regarding whose boyfriend and girlfriend, was doing this or that, laughing and even eating a little bit. All instead of paying attention to our needs at the table, like wanting another drink, getting the order correct, etc. After asking multiple questions over the menu options, I never heard her confirm what my order was, or even write it down to be certain of what we both wanted. If that would have been done at the beginning, there would have been no mistake. In addition, when I went to the bathroom, there was nothing to dry my hands with and in coming out and informing a male server, he said, "just go into the men's bathroom for some paper". To which I answered, "but the door is closed, and I have no way to get inside". At that momen it was obvious by his facial expression, and that of our server, as well as one other, that I had disturbed their fun moment, and that they were more focused on getting ready to close the restaurant, instead of giving us our 18% mandatory service charge, Service. When the wrong platter/ order showed up in front of me at the table, instead of being understanding with how she might have mistaken the order (after not even writing it down), the server decided to argue with me and ultimately, tell me that the kitchen was closed and that I could not have the dish I wanted anymore. But even so, I rejected the incorrect dish she had brought and was not going to eat a main platter at all. Instead, I received some food through what my friend split with me from their plate. After realizing I was visibly upset, our server went to the back and upon returning, said that they would try to make an exception for me, to prepare my originally ordered plate. But, I rejected her halfway insulting look and offer, since it was obvious that it was only done to get me to be quiet and not make a formal complaint. So, I stayed long enough to keep my friend company, while they finished their meal. But, not before at approximately 15 to 20 minutes before closing, the entire staff made us feel like we were definitely bothering them. There was yelling and extremely loud singing coming from the kitchen area (we were furthest from there next to the door), and it was adopted by those workers in the area behind the counter. Once again, not respecting that there was still one table with customers left in the restaurant. We left, and said thank you, but can guarantee you, we will definitely not make the mistake of ever returning to this place! And, with as small of a world as Miami is, believe me, we will inform as many as will listen, of all the truly fantastic Colombian restaurants that there are in this city and for as many as possible to avoid the Fonda Sabaneta west Flagler restaurant, so they do not have the terrible service we had.

Food was really good and prices are very fair but most important of all , Angie was our sever and was nothing less than "awesome" Very, very attentive, very kind and all the suggestions she gave us were great. Thank you Angie

The beef soup is amazing . My friend has the chicken soup and it has a half a chicken it it. Great portions, good food, and it's reasonably priced. I'm glad we found this place.

Todo muy muy rico. Fuimos en familia y toda la comida estaba bien rico. Las margaritas estaban un poco aguado. Uno de los platos fue los tostenoes con chicharrón espectacular!!! Nos atendió Gloria y de lo más amable nos trato.

Had a wonderful experience dining here .The food was delicious .Each dish was flavorful.The service was also outstanding ;the staff was attentive ,friendly and made us feel welcome . Angie , our server gave us excellent service . The Ambiance was also great

pedi una orden y me mandaron algo que no pedí y lo que pedí no llegó , me cobraron por eso llamé y no me contestan el teléfono

We were driving by and saw this new restaurant and we are so happy we stopped by. Food was excellent and service was great as well. Also was a great value for your money.