We love this neighborhood gem. The menu has gone through changes, but the dishes are even more delicious. You can't go wrong here.
Manny
Lovely outdoor patio and kind service staff. I was really excited to try this place and we ordered several small plates (chorizo croquettes, lechon buns, aji tuna, vaca frita tostones) and the churrasco. Dishes were nicely presented but, with the exception of the vaca frita (nice flavor and cooked well), the food was bland and underwhelming. Dessert was a big letdown, with a very dry and crumbly tres leches. Maybe it was an off night, but nothing was memorable enough to make us want to give this place another chance.
Anthony
We have been to this restaurant many times. The food has consistently been very good, and the prices are reasonable. We love the outdoor seating, beautifully landscaped with nice artwork.
Uli
Unfortunately, this still Michelin listed restaurant changed a lot since our great last visit 2022- current food and menu and service are at low level, unexperienced unprofessional and the entire place is rundown- even an old website and menu exist, It's not the things you get there.. Questions about the former owner we remained unanswered .
jon
Good lil Cuban joint. Loved the backyard patio vibe they have going on. Food was good. Service a bit slow but ok.
Christina
One of my favorite places to eat in Miami. The food was outstanding, especially the goat cheese croquetas, guacamole, flan Cubano, and mojitos. Everyone was really happy with the meal and service.
Alain Lecusay
Much ado about nothing. Another Calle Ocho eatery geared to tourists. Hence, the place is super cute. I'd go back but just to sit there and take in the atmos vibe. The food? Nah. It's "showy." It's avant-garde Cuban, made more for tourists that won't know the difference between the real and the unreal. More of a show. And expensive, well, as all restaurants now are. And small portions. Our plates were actually bowls, small bowls with a large circumference atop and a small one at bottom - an optical illusion of "more". It's a show.
My third time here over the last 4 ish years and the food has gone downhill each time, I will not be back. The patio is lovely and the service is fine but the food is just bad. Too sweet, cold, very expensive. $14 for 2 tiny tacos. And the mojito was the worst I’ve ever had. Sad bc it used to be excellent.
Churrasco steak was excellent especially medium rare. Unfortunately our server was inattentive, didn't refill our waters and seemed to rush us towards the end by trying to take our plates while we were still eating. Also we couldn't reserve a table in the back patio which I heard has a much nicer ambience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
K Oliveira
Very disappointing food… the rice with chicken was mostly rice and cheese. Do not recommend
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lisa Bondi
I think our waitresses had a lot to do with our experience. She did not speak English very well. Gorgeous patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
John Anderson
Nice outside patio, Cuban inspired creative food. Flavor and quality didn't blow me away. A few dishes were greasy with no balance, just too much fat. Not a Chef driven concept, but nice to hide with a date on the back of the patio and enjoy a nice dinner.
Wheelchair accessibility: Front room only, rear patio access via a few steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Tacos, Disco Truffle Fries
Suria Diaz
We had a reservation in the name of Adolfo Valdares at 8 pm today, Friday, February 28, we arrived at 7:45, they sat us down, gave us the menu and told us that the waiter would come right away. After us two more tables entered and after 20 minutes without any waiter approaching our table. We decided to leave since even the two tables that arrived after us were attended to. I can't talk about the food because they didn't even serve us water. Horrible service with 6 or 7 employees all looking and none of them approached the table. If you want to have dinner one night, go to this restaurant.
We love this neighborhood gem. The menu has gone through changes, but the dishes are even more delicious. You can't go wrong here.
Lovely outdoor patio and kind service staff. I was really excited to try this place and we ordered several small plates (chorizo croquettes, lechon buns, aji tuna, vaca frita tostones) and the churrasco. Dishes were nicely presented but, with the exception of the vaca frita (nice flavor and cooked well), the food was bland and underwhelming. Dessert was a big letdown, with a very dry and crumbly tres leches. Maybe it was an off night, but nothing was memorable enough to make us want to give this place another chance.
We have been to this restaurant many times. The food has consistently been very good, and the prices are reasonable. We love the outdoor seating, beautifully landscaped with nice artwork.
Unfortunately, this still Michelin listed restaurant changed a lot since our great last visit 2022- current food and menu and service are at low level, unexperienced unprofessional and the entire place is rundown- even an old website and menu exist, It's not the things you get there.. Questions about the former owner we remained unanswered .
Good lil Cuban joint. Loved the backyard patio vibe they have going on. Food was good. Service a bit slow but ok.
One of my favorite places to eat in Miami. The food was outstanding, especially the goat cheese croquetas, guacamole, flan Cubano, and mojitos. Everyone was really happy with the meal and service.
Much ado about nothing. Another Calle Ocho eatery geared to tourists. Hence, the place is super cute. I'd go back but just to sit there and take in the atmos vibe. The food? Nah. It's "showy." It's avant-garde Cuban, made more for tourists that won't know the difference between the real and the unreal. More of a show. And expensive, well, as all restaurants now are. And small portions. Our plates were actually bowls, small bowls with a large circumference atop and a small one at bottom - an optical illusion of "more". It's a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Extraordinary Caribbean food and ambiance. Cute Patio. Friendly service. Fully recommended
Based on the food I had, this was just mediocre.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
My third time here over the last 4 ish years and the food has gone downhill each time, I will not be back. The patio is lovely and the service is fine but the food is just bad. Too sweet, cold, very expensive. $14 for 2 tiny tacos. And the mojito was the worst I’ve ever had. Sad bc it used to be excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Churrasco steak was excellent especially medium rare. Unfortunately our server was inattentive, didn't refill our waters and seemed to rush us towards the end by trying to take our plates while we were still eating. Also we couldn't reserve a table in the back patio which I heard has a much nicer ambience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Very disappointing food… the rice with chicken was mostly rice and cheese. Do not recommend
Food: 2
Service: 1
I think our waitresses had a lot to do with our experience. She did not speak English very well. Gorgeous patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nice outside patio, Cuban inspired creative food. Flavor and quality didn't blow me away. A few dishes were greasy with no balance, just too much fat. Not a Chef driven concept, but nice to hide with a date on the back of the patio and enjoy a nice dinner.
Wheelchair accessibility: Front room only, rear patio access via a few steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Tacos, Disco Truffle Fries
We had a reservation in the name of Adolfo Valdares at 8 pm today, Friday, February 28, we arrived at 7:45, they sat us down, gave us the menu and told us that the waiter would come right away. After us two more tables entered and after 20 minutes without any waiter approaching our table. We decided to leave since even the two tables that arrived after us were attended to. I can't talk about the food because they didn't even serve us water. Horrible service with 6 or 7 employees all looking and none of them approached the table. If you want to have dinner one night, go to this restaurant.
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