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Colombian Family Dining in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood

From bandeja paisa to ajiaco and golden empanadas, Colombian kitchens in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood serve generous plates built for sharing.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
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Colombian food is made for family tables: big platters, quiet soups, and sides that everyone reaches for. Pembroke Pines and Hollywood have a strong collection of Colombian restaurants, from neighborhood spots to bakery lunches, where the portions match a family appetite and the welcome is warm.

Bandeja paisa and the plates to share

The bandeja paisa, a platter of rice, beans, plantain, avocado, and grilled meat, is the dish families order to share. It arrives like a celebration. Around it, order ajiaco, the chicken and potato soup served with corn and capers, for anyone who wants something comforting.

In Pembroke Pines

La Cocina Colombian Cuisine on Pines Boulevard and Los Frijolitos on the same corridor are neighborhood favorites, while El Rincón Colombiano at the eastern end serves familiar plates with a loyal following. Palmas Colombian Restaurant and Bakery on Pines Boulevard adds fresh bread and pastries for the table to take home.

In Hollywood

El Típico Rinconcito Colombiano on Johnson Street is a long-standing spot for arepas, empanadas, and weekend soups, the kind of place where the menu reads like a family kitchen. It pairs well with a stroll and a leisurely meal.

Order like the regulars

Start with empanadas and arepas, order the bandeja to share, and finish with a buñuelo or a coffee. Ask what the kitchen is making that day; Colombian cooks are proud of their soups, and the daily specials are usually the best table in the house.

A family dinner out should feel easy

These restaurants understand that, with portions built for sharing and paces that let the evening breathe. If you are exploring Broward neighborhoods and want recommendations closer to where you are looking, Nanci knows the tables her clients return to.

Nanci Gilbert, PA is a South Florida realtor who guides buyers and sellers across Miami-Dade and Broward. Questions about this topic? She answers every message within one business day.