Miami Restaurant Wins Top Honor for Bandeja Paisa at US Diaspora Food Awards
A Miami establishment named Bandeja Paisa took home the Best Colombian Dish award at the annual US Diaspora Food Awards, spotlighting the growing reach of Colombian cuisine in the United States.
The Miami restaurant Bandeja Paisa was named the best Colombian dish in the country at the 2026 US Diaspora Food Awards, held on June 24. The recognition highlights how Colombian food has moved well beyond niche status in American cities, with the classic bandeja paisa earning top marks from judges evaluating diaspora culinary traditions.
Organizers of the awards noted a broader trend of Colombian restaurants opening in major US markets to meet growing demand, both from the diaspora community and from American diners discovering the cuisine for the first time. Miami, with one of the largest Colombian populations in the country, has become a hub for that expansion.
The timing of the award, during a World Cup in which Colombia is one of the tournament's top-performing teams, has given Colombian food and culture an added moment in the spotlight across the United States.
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