El Machetico Doral — Restaurant in Doral

Was craving Colombian food when I discovered El Machetico. My boyfriend and I came by around 4 on a weekday. This hole in the wall was relatively packed with customers--some dining in and some taking food to go. We grabbed a menu at the front and skimmed over it. I knew I wanted a Bandeja Paisa $13.99 so we ordered that to share. Being extremely hungry, we made the mistake of ordering other things as well thinking that would not be enough which in fact it was. We also got a pan de bono, empanada, an extra chorizo, and the soup of the day which was lentils. OH MAN! The previous reviews were correct in that all the food here has a home style taste!

The bandeja was delicious, an appropriate size, and smoky in flavor---fresh off the grill. The extra chorizo was huge and not really necessary for us to order especially since I didn't realize that the tasty beans that came with the bandeja would be served in a massive soup bowl. The lentils were on point and the arepa perfect. The only thing I did not like while here was their pan de bono and empanada but that was because they had been sitting out all day and not fresh.....understandable since they were closing soon.

My boyfriends parents work in the area in which I will definitely be recommending this place for their lunch break and now only wish I...

I WISH I would've found this place sooner! Come here for authentic (a.k.a., delicious) Colombian food at an awesome price.

I recently had the full breakfast, which includes scrambled eggs, steak, rice & beans, and arepa con queso. Is that a lot of food? Absolutely. Even my large appetite couldn't handle the last few bites... Is quantity served over quality? Absolutely not. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the steak. It's too often that a restaurant will skimp on this aspect to cut costs. And the eggs! Scrambled to my preference! Not too soggy (some people like their scrambled eggs wet, not me) yet not dry.

As an OJ lover, I also must mention they serve freshly squeezed orange juice here. Gotta love a little pulp in your OJ...

TLDR : small, delicious, and fair-priced Colombian restaurant that I have marked on my map for a...

El Machetico is truly one of the best Colombian restaurants in Doral! The food was absolutely delicious; full of authentic flavors that made us feel right at home. The lentils and the cazuela were perfectly seasoned and cooked with the true Colombian sazón that you can’t easily find elsewhere. Every dish was rich, flavorful, and prepared with great care.

The service was warm and welcoming, adding to the overall experience and making us feel like family. If you’re looking for real Colombian food in Doral, this place is a must-visit. I highly recommend El Machetico with my eyes closed; one of the best culinary experiences...