Aleida's Kitchen

Ok so my friends from Aleida's kitchen are back and better than ever now just in a food truck. Had the chicharrón with rice and tostones: so delicious. My wife as usual had her sancocho which is a hearty soup and hits the spot for those chilly nights. They are now located next to the Owl bar just off of Brandon Blvd. they're open till really late so perfect late night spot for great food. So glad they're back!!!

Excellent food quality and service! My third time getting food from them and they never disappoint. Best Colombian and Dominican flavors in town.

We were driving back to Naples and wanted something different to eat. We also had our dog so that can limit our options. I found Aleida's on Yelp and we detoured the 2 miles off I-75 to give it a try. Well let me tell you this was the best decision I've made in a long time!!! Such a perfect setup! A food truck with a covered patio!! We ordered one chicken and one beef empanada and the arroz con pollo. The empanadas were AMAZING!!! Super crispy and stuffed full of beef and chicken. The green hot sauce added a nice kick. (The tiny bit I can handle but still added great flavor!) the Side salad.... Just a salad right?? Not at all. It was simple... but simply delicious!!!! Things do not need to be fancy to be amazing. The arroz con pollo was a masterpiece!!! It was plated like a fine restaurant!! My GF is a chicken and rice connoisseur.... This dish blew her away!!! The shredded chicken with rice that was moist and bursting with flavor!! I was able to wrestle a few spoonfuls away from her... barely!!! I added some of the chicken to the salad too and even that was really good!! The owner then brought us a new empanada they started making with ham, pineapple and cheese. Perfect sweet and savory bite to end the meal. The owners are extremely friendly and talked with us for a bit as we're all from New York. Totally worth the detour and the wait for this delicious meal!!! Check them out for sure!!!

How exciting it was to find this little gem (not only hidden away near Babe's Pizza and next door to the Owl Bar), but to also find it is open late most evenings and especially on Friday and Saturday nights! The rave reviews are accurate. This food was not only steaming hot when picked up, but it was also delicious! Everything I ordered was yummy. My favorites were the Mofongo and the Sanchocho de Aleida Soup, which had so much flavor. It was such a treat to get some great food that wasn't from a chain restaurant. I hope Aleida's is successful and stays around for a long time.

Wanted something different for dinner. Decided to try some Colombian food and Aleida's Kitchen kept popping up. It is a Colombian Dominican Cuisine. We ordered the Peruvian style sautéed beef special with fried yuca with a side of beans and plantains. The food was delicious. The presentation of the food was good. The food was made to order. The juices were delicious. Our server Carol was awesome. We ordered the vegan burrito to go and that was all so delicious. You must try this place. It's a very cozy restaurant in Brandon.

Mo Fongo. Mofongo. Sooo good. Today is the first time I tried Mofongo! Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish that consists of mostly mashed fried green plantains with spices and sometimes chicharron mixed in. And it was amazing! My friend and I found this place on Yelp and it is right next to Brandon Regional Hospital. We tried the Mofongo with beef stew and the bandeja paisa. Bandeja Paisa is a traditionally Colombian meal that comes with rice, beans, steak, fried egg, chicharron, maduras, avocado, arepa, and chorizo. I loved how there is so much variety in this platter and everything on it was amazing. I couldn't choose a favorite because everything was cooked so amazingly. The chorizo was flavorful and juicy. The rice and beans were nicely seasoned. The chicharron was well chicharron! The steak was tender and nicely spiced as well. The maduras were the perfect amount of sweetness. The arepa had cheese on it and tasted exactly what I needed too. Drinks wise, we had the natural lemonade and the mint lemonade. Both were so refreshing, especially on a weekend afternoon!The server was so friendly and helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place!

We came in to try something different than usual. We were not disappointed. We played it safe with the yellow rice and veggies and the yellow rice and chicken. They were both served with plantains which were also very good. I have to say the fried yucca was the best along with the garlic sauce. We have bookmarked to come back and be more adventurous and get more yucca.The had a very large party taking up most of the tables and it got a bit loud for our taste, the wait staff was also a few short. We were not in a hurry and ordered before the large party. They did have a few tables outside and they filled up quickly that day.

500 stars for this Columbian/Dominican restaurant! No, that's not a typo. The food is just THAT good! Open just two years, the hours are Mon & Tues 11:30 AM to 7 PM; Thurs/Fri/Sat 11:30 AM to 9 PM; & Sunday 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The restaurant is closed on Wed.A big fan of Oxtail, the tender Oxtail (Rabo Encendido Al Vino) @ $19.95 that arrived @ our table was soaking in a bath of special wine sauce. It was the BEST Oxtail I've EVER TASTED. I cannot wait to return for a second helping! The two sides I selected (rice & pinto beans) were unbelievably delicious-- so flavorful (see pic).The "Iconic Columbian Dish," which is Bandeja Paisa, @ $18.95 was also EXCELLENT. You MUST SEE THE PHOTO! It was a HUGE entree that consisted of bacon, grilled steak, rice, beans, fried egg, pork rind, chorizo, maduro, arepa, & avocado. (The steak was especially tender & delicious.) Be prepared to take home lots of leftovers! The Fried Calamari (Calamares) appetizer @ $10.95 was very good-- not at all chewy. The Yuca Fries included in it were GREAT, & the Sweet Plantains side was good. We are excited to Return & Return & Return so we can once again order the sides of rice & beans; try the Arepa Con Queso appetizer; the Stewed Goat; Milanesa Pork Loin; Grilled Skirt Steak; Yellow Rice w/ Chicken; & one or more of the five delicious-sounding Monfongos (a Puerto Rican plantain dish). Oh, & of course once again enjoy more Oxtail & the Iconic Columbian Dish!There are three desserts on the menu: Tres Leches; Flan de Leche; & Flan de Maracuya @ $4 to $4.50. Beverages include Columbian & American sodas; juices; Lemonade; Iced Tea; Bottled Water; 5 Coffees; 1 Tea; & Pony Malta (a nonalcoholic energy drink).There are DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS that range from $9.95 to $12.50. They include soup on Mon, Tues, Sat, & Sun; Stewed Chicken on Thurs; & Sautéed Beef/Chicken on Fri. (Tripe is the Sunday soup.) The dining room holds 10 tables; it was very clean. The interior decor is casual & comfortable, & the clientele is mainly from Columbia & Puerto Rico (according to Manager Fabian). We were the only Caucasians seated here @ the time. I am optimistic that once word speads about the quality of the food, more diners will choose to eat here. It's truly a SUPERIOR restaurant. Although the chef gets a loud round of applause for his immense talent, Manager Fabian was also impressive! I had never before seen a restaurant manager work so hard beside his staff. He was front & center assisting w/ every aspect of the business. He also took the time to approach every table to assure there were no customer concerns. Amazed w/ our food, we spoke w/ him at least three times. He answered our menu questions & checked on our service. Just an incredible person to manage a restaurant! There's no question we'll return! Five days later I finished my Oxtail w/ rice & beans. It all tasted just as DELICIOUS on Day 5 as it did the day I ordered it. That speaks VOLUMES!

Service and food was amazing! They made my food exactly how I wanted it! The mojo sauce was soooo good. Pork chops were perfectly seasoned. Beans were perfect. I am picky about my habichuelas!

So, Yelp shows that this place is open on Saturday night into Sunday morning. We showed up at 11:30 PM last night 4/13/24 and could not find it based on the address on Yelp, 109 N King Avenue. In-fact, it was a dead zone. No active in the area for 5 square blocks. Is the address correct? Are they still in business? I'm am giving a 1 star rating because of the degree of difficulty.