El Paisa Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.3 ( 501 reviews )

Checking... 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours

9812 FL-55, Port Richey, FL 34668, United States

+1 727-807-7830

El Paisa Restaurant Bar & Grill, located in Port Richey, Florida, has swiftly captured the hearts of local Colombian food lovers. Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity and flavors of the dishes, with highlights including the tender tongue and flavorful blood sausage, which provide a taste of traditional Colombian cuisine. The Bandeja platter is particularly noteworthy, offering a generous assortment of pork skin, sausage, fried egg, and more—plenty to satisfy two diners.

Empanadas, a must-try, are lauded as some of the best around, with the perfect meat-to-potato ratio and a flavorful house hot sauce that elevates the experience. Customers have expressed their appreciation for the welcoming service and the warm atmosphere, though some note that patience is required due to the small staff.

From the savory oxtail soup loaded with rich ingredients to the delightful coconut flan that ends the meal on a high note, El Paisa makes it easy to indulge in genuine Colombian fare. With rave reviews and a commitment to flavorful food, this restaurant is a gem that promises to satisfy your cravings for authentic Colombian dishes.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Has live music
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts cheques
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

d hamby

Jun 13,2025

Food was very good. Service was excellent. Had tongue, blood sausage, vegetable quesadilla, oxtail soup, Bandeja platter. Tongue was tender and seasoned well. Blood sausage was small, but tasty. Vegetable quesadilla was seasoned well and cooked perfect. Oxtail soup was full of a nice selection of ingredients; oxtail, potatoes, cassava, tripe and others. Bandeja platter was plenty for 2 people. Platter had pork skin, sausage, fried egg, steak, rice, plantain, corn cakes, red beans and avocado. Just know that Columbian food like this is not spicy at all.

Jennifer Tran

May 28,2025

My favorite empanadas of all time have to be Colombian empanadas!!! I had just moved from Pinellas County to Pasco County and didn’t really feel like driving an hour to go get some empanadas from mi Carreta. I’m so happy that I found this spot the empanadas were delicious and my favorite thing was the house pico or house hot sauce and I asked for extra and they definitely gave me enough. I probably used one hot sauce cup for two empanadas and it was perfect. The meat and potato ratio was exactly half and half and they were a decent size I will definitely be back to try more of their food!!

Chris Brewer

May 19,2025

Our first time visit won't be our last. The food was on point. Wonderful flavors and quite a variety on the menu. I ordered one of the platters from the specialties menu. My wife ordered the Carne Asada and both dishes were great. Be patient, it's a small staff, but very friendly.

Stacy Strickling

Apr 10,2025

Food is absolutely Delicious. 10/10 would recommend. This is the first time I’ve ate here and I will definitely be back.

John Cool

Apr 8,2025

The food was delicious and the service was great. You will not go home hungry this place. Now I found a spot for Columbian food. I don't eat pork so they took that out and they gave me eggs. The coconut flan was excellent!

Sir Reed

Apr 1,2025

I give this place a 10 out of 10 WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!! This place surprised me with some of the best food I've had in awhile!!! Everything we tried came very well plated and the taste!!!! FORGET ABOUT IT!!!! THE TASTE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON MY TASTE BUDS!!! ITS OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD!!!! Do yourself a favor and stop by and try what this place has to offer!!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!

Ruth Ann

Mar 17,2025

Food is amazing, service is great and it's so pretty inside. here a second time and the food again was WOW!!! And reasonable too. gorgeous presentation. this place is a gem.

Malious

Mar 12,2025

Came in with my girlfriend to have lunch and the staff were quick to make our order, Overall it was good we enjoyed eating and talking here.