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| - 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 decor, 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!!
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