Donde Mi Ama Restaurante Colombiano

4.1 ( 1209 reviews )
Checking... 03:00 PM - 03:00 AM See Hours
427-429 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, United States
+1 908-737-8262

Located at 427-429 Morris Ave in Elizabeth, NJ, Donde Mi Ama Restaurante Colombiano offers a delightful dive into Colombian cuisine that resonates with both locals and visitors from nearby NYC. Customers rave about the generous portions and reasonable pricing, making it an ideal spot for those with hearty appetites. Carlos Zarate mentions the satisfying meals, while Julie Betancourt cannot stop talking about the heavenly Saturday sancocho, which is a must-try for comfort food lovers.

The ambiance, as noted by Kelyn Potes, is cozy and accommodating, perfect for gatherings—even if service can be slow during shift changes. Highlights also include the crispy chicharrón, while the empanadas received mixed reviews, emphasizing the variety within their culinary offerings. Cesar Castello brings attention to the lively atmosphere, with great music enhancing the dining experience.

While some drinks may not pack a punch, the overall food quality has been praised, with many declaring it the best Colombian food they've had in a while, like Ellie Garcia. If you're craving authentic flavors of Colombia, Donde Mi Ama might just be your new favorite spot.

Amenities and More

  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Live music
    • Sport
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Happy-hour food
    • Late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Donde Mi Ama Restaurante Colombiano

carlos zarate
Jun 9,2025
The food was good and the portion was quite big, so it's great if you like to eat a lot. The price is reasonable and the service in general was good. It's not a BYOD place
Julie Betancourt
May 6,2025
Saturday sancocho was heavenly...saved my life after an eventful Friday night and the salmon style "Donde Mi Ama" was delish. ...
Kelyn potes
Apr 21,2025
Went last night. Is a small place, but cute. We were a large group and they were able to accommodate us. At first the service was a little slow, because the night shift was coming in and they were changing. -Food: it was good nothing crazy. The portions were perfect enough for one person -appetizers: I didn't like the empanadas...it had more potatoes than anything . The chicharon was delicious -drinks:the weren't strong. And the prices were 12 and up -cleanness: the bathrooms were always clean while we were there -ATMOSPHERE WAS THE CHERRY ON TOP.
Cesar Castello
Apr 16,2025
Had a great time... great DJ music skections all night long. Danced my butt off.
Ellie Garcia
Apr 8,2025
Best Colombian food I've tasted in a while. I live in NYC and coming to Elizabeth, NJ for this is soo absolutely worth it! Not a fan of their "Soda-Beer but all the food was bomb! I highly recommend it.
Jonathan Echavarria
Apr 7,2025
I love this place ! Such a traditional place to eat Colombian food and of course .... GUARO!!! There’s a new Aguardiente called CUMBE AGUARDIENTE, and I enjoyed the cocktail they have on the menu called “MARACUMBE” . This is a must try! Amigos vayan a probar el coctel “MARACUMBE” - solamente en Donde mi Ama ! Muy buen lugar
Tashiona Fuller
Mar 23,2025
It's always a great time at Donde Mi ama, a trendy Colombian food eatery. The staff, the entire staff, security included iz always friendly and welcoming and beautiful, men included. The food is DELICIOUS! Everytime. Calamari is a great starter although it can be a little crunchier, the season that they use is similar to a cajun spice. When the food is presented it is wrapped in plastic to cover from the servers carrying from kitchen to table. I also had the Sancocho with beef and chicken. It came with a side of white rice and mixed salad all for 10. The only hiccup we had was with a burger we ordered. The description didn't mention ham slice and we had to have the burger remade because of an allergy. They remade it without a problem and apologized. We packed our burger to go and were given lids for our sauces. The gratuity is automatically added still double check but we always leave a little extra for the great service.
J RIVERA
Mar 18,2025
Good music Good temperature Good service Not complaints overall

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