Open to the time that says but if you're going late it's going to be $50 to get in
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Anon Ymous
NEVER AGAIN THIS PLACE IS A SCAM! I purchased $25 entrance tickets in advance for their Friday, January 16 event when I arrived with my friends, they proceeded to tell me that my ID was fake and the only way to get in was to pay an additional $40 to the guy at the door ridiculous. What a scam. It’s 18+ for girls and I’m 21. There’s too many other places with better atmosphere better music and better staff to waste your time coming here. Don’t bother run away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yoel Rodriguez
I visited Candela with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, I had a very negative experience with one of the security staff members. While my boyfriend went to the restroom, I waited nearby. A security guard approached me and said I couldn’t be in that area. I explained that I was just waiting for my partner, but he insisted that I move. As I started walking away, he began pushing me. When I turned and tell him not to touch me like that since I was walking. He continued to push and then grabbed me by the neck in front of everyone, dragging me toward the exit. His behavior was aggressive, unprofessional, and humiliating.
For the record, I was completely sober at the time of this incident — I had not been drinking and was calm throughout the situation. This experience made me feel unsafe and extremely uncomfortable.
I sincerely hope that management takes this matter seriously and ensures better training and oversight for their security staff so that no other guest has to go through a similar experience. It happened around 2:00 AM October 31
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Mercedes Ledesma
Extremely disappointed with this location. I recently moved to Miami and attended a “professional networking” event that was advertised and scheduled here. When I arrived, several people were already waiting outside, and the place appeared closed. When we called, the staff acted unaware that any event had even been booked at their venue.
It’s unfortunate that businesses allow situations like this, as it damages their credibility and leaves a negative impression—especially on newcomers and young professionals trying to build connections. Based on other reviews, this seems to be a RECURRING ISSUE. Very disappointing, and I hope more people see these reviews before making the long commute many of us made, only to find a locked door.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brandon Jhonson
Not really my type of place, but I have to say I had a good time. The music was very good and created a fun vibe.
Ariana Reck
Too ghetoo. Don’t come here. There are better places with better music. The alquilare of people here is not great. Go elsewhere for a vibe. This place REEKS
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ebaniez
Sergio is the best. Great music, good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jeisson Gil
Extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and transparency from this restaurant. I arrived for an event that was supposed to be hosted at their location—an event I paid for—and there was absolutely nothing happening. No setup, no signage, no staff that knew anything about it. When I asked for information about the organizer, the restaurant refused to provide any answers or assistance.
This raises serious concerns. It almost feels like the restaurant is complicit in a scam, allowing fake events to be promoted at their location, collecting parking or food sales, and then pretending they have nothing to do with it when people show up confused and frustrated.
Whether they’re directly involved or just turning a blind eye, this is unacceptable. Businesses have a responsibility to protect their patrons from fraud and deception—not stay silent while people are losing time and money. I will not be coming back, and I strongly warn others to stay away from any event or business practices linked to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lizbeth Vasquez
David was great lovely drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Molina
candela is the best place ever. everyone there is so nice and i love them all. they’re take care of you right away and the music is actually FIRE. katherine, omar and oliver are the best best best
Absolutely crazy work. We were a group of four women who were entirely ignored for at least 10-15 minutes while the bouncer argued with one of the bartenders. We’re told it’s $20 minimum to consume. One of the girl’s boyfriend came with the card and wanted to charge him $100 before realizing he was with us and then said its $50 each of us. Shady and unprofessional behavior at this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Anthony
A must visit if your in brickell
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike C
I was about to go in there for the first time tonight and was told at the door that the cover is $20 cash only. I said i don’t have any cash just card and he pointed out an ATM. He also said that if i decide to pay with card I would be charged 4 drinks at $80. What!!??? So cover is either $20 cash or $80 card?? What!!?? I turned around and walked away.
Daniel Morrow
Drinks are way expensive. Was like 90$ for 1 blue moon and 3 shots of patrone.
Open to the time that says but if you're going late it's going to be $50 to get in
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
NEVER AGAIN THIS PLACE IS A SCAM! I purchased $25 entrance tickets in advance for their Friday, January 16 event when I arrived with my friends, they proceeded to tell me that my ID was fake and the only way to get in was to pay an additional $40 to the guy at the door ridiculous. What a scam. It’s 18+ for girls and I’m 21. There’s too many other places with better atmosphere better music and better staff to waste your time coming here. Don’t bother run away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I visited Candela with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, I had a very negative experience with one of the security staff members. While my boyfriend went to the restroom, I waited nearby. A security guard approached me and said I couldn’t be in that area. I explained that I was just waiting for my partner, but he insisted that I move. As I started walking away, he began pushing me. When I turned and tell him not to touch me like that since I was walking. He continued to push and then grabbed me by the neck in front of everyone, dragging me toward the exit. His behavior was aggressive, unprofessional, and humiliating.
For the record, I was completely sober at the time of this incident — I had not been drinking and was calm throughout the situation. This experience made me feel unsafe and extremely uncomfortable.
I sincerely hope that management takes this matter seriously and ensures better training and oversight for their security staff so that no other guest has to go through a similar experience.
It happened around 2:00 AM
October 31
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Extremely disappointed with this location. I recently moved to Miami and attended a “professional networking” event that was advertised and scheduled here. When I arrived, several people were already waiting outside, and the place appeared closed. When we called, the staff acted unaware that any event had even been booked at their venue.
It’s unfortunate that businesses allow situations like this, as it damages their credibility and leaves a negative impression—especially on newcomers and young professionals trying to build connections. Based on other reviews, this seems to be a RECURRING ISSUE. Very disappointing, and I hope more people see these reviews before making the long commute many of us made, only to find a locked door.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not really my type of place, but I have to say I had a good time. The music was very good and created a fun vibe.
Too ghetoo. Don’t come here. There are better places with better music. The alquilare of people here is not great. Go elsewhere for a vibe. This place REEKS
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sergio is the best. Great music, good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and transparency from this restaurant. I arrived for an event that was supposed to be hosted at their location—an event I paid for—and there was absolutely nothing happening. No setup, no signage, no staff that knew anything about it. When I asked for information about the organizer, the restaurant refused to provide any answers or assistance.
This raises serious concerns. It almost feels like the restaurant is complicit in a scam, allowing fake events to be promoted at their location, collecting parking or food sales, and then pretending they have nothing to do with it when people show up confused and frustrated.
Whether they’re directly involved or just turning a blind eye, this is unacceptable. Businesses have a responsibility to protect their patrons from fraud and deception—not stay silent while people are losing time and money. I will not be coming back, and I strongly warn others to stay away from any event or business practices linked to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David was great lovely drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
candela is the best place ever. everyone there is so nice and i love them all. they’re take care of you right away and the music is actually FIRE. katherine, omar and oliver are the best best best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Absolutely crazy work. We were a group of four women who were entirely ignored for at least 10-15 minutes while the bouncer argued with one of the bartenders. We’re told it’s $20 minimum to consume. One of the girl’s boyfriend came with the card and wanted to charge him $100 before realizing he was with us and then said its $50 each of us. Shady and unprofessional behavior at this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
A must visit if your in brickell
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was about to go in there for the first time tonight and was told at the door that the cover is $20 cash only. I said i don’t have any cash just card and he pointed out an ATM. He also said that if i decide to pay with card I would be charged 4 drinks at $80. What!!??? So cover is either $20 cash or $80 card?? What!!?? I turned around and walked away.
Drinks are way expensive. Was like 90$ for 1 blue moon and 3 shots of patrone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
No food ordered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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