From beginning to end we were transported to Cuba. The music, vibe and deco instantly sends you…read morefrom a mall in Miami to Cuba. Our waitress, Marcia from Venezuela, was friendly and enthusiastic about the menu and making sure our evening was fun. We started with mojitos and a Margo-no-rita. Sugar cane and mint leaves spill out of the top of the mojitos. My wife said she didn't miss the alcohol in the Rita. We moved on to ham croquettes and empanadas. The croquettes are flavor bombs with the lime salt sending them to the next level. The empanadas are good and full of meat filling. We had 4 different entrees and shared them. My smoked pork was a tad dry but the Smokey presentation offset the texture. We did have to move the smoker off the table as it got eye irritating. I would have also liked a plate to move everything to after the wow factor. (I should have asked for one). My wife's fried fish is served whole in chunky bites. Flavored well it was great on its own. She thought the chili oil sauce had an Asian flare which felt off theme. Our friends dishes were the flank steak (good size and flavor) which was cooked to his required doneness, and the Marabu Charcoal pork. Both dishes were delicious with their sauces. Marcia suggested a fiery sauce if we liked heat. We told her to bring it and it did not disappoint. Heat at all levels left a good lingering heat for minutes. It was good with everything. We skipped dessert as we were full and chose to window shop in the mall to walk off a full belly. Highly recommend, ask for Marcia and we will be back.

This is a great Cuban restaurant at the Brickell City Center. We had a phenomenal dinner in the…read moreenergetic but not overwhelming atmosphere of this restaurant. It's a great spot for large groups as the restaurant is very accommodating. We had a great experience with staff here. Our waitress Mara, was a ball of energy with great drink recommendations. The food was authentically delicious and flavorful. Wait time was minimal for both drinks and food. Overall a great experience!

I must go whenever you visit Miami. This is my second time going to this place and specifically…read moredislocation because they have multiple locations. Not only the staff is very friendly and took their time to explain to me their food and specialty, but all of the food that I ordered came out pretty fast. They have a very cool vibe and I really really love Peruvian ceviche. Don't get overwhelmed with them menu because they are all so good and worth it. The downside is the challenge finding a parking because this location is located at one of the most crowded area. I tried four ceviche variations sampler, and they are all divine. Oh my God, don't forget to order their grilled octopus, so so so good and highly recommend.

I really love this place! I was busy during this trip and couldn't dine in. On my last day, I knew…read moreI had to order UberEats along with my ride to airport. Thank god I timed it out perfectly! The Ceviche Trio are my favourite! It's the third time I have it and you don't wanna miss out on it. Super fresh, super flavourful, fish texture is great not chalky and old! Not fishy. I really wish they open a location in LA! *Their side limo pepper is a must (if you like spicy, it elevates the ceviche to another whole new level)

I chose Latin Cafe 2000 (Brickell location) for lunch during a busy work day. Nested in a bustling…read morearea, this cafe serves up authentic Cuban food with generous portions. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the vibe here is relaxing and chill. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, chicken soup and a passion fruit mule. Drink was deliciously refreshing. Loved the soup as it felt and tasted homemade. The sandwich definitely a great value, for it was huge! Enough for me to take away for dinner. Service was friendly during my visit. There wasn't much of a wait time for my food, which made my experience better given I was on my lunch hour.

The food is decent. There was no wow factor. I ordered the chimichurri chicken with plantains…read moreand...a salad I think. Clearly the food wasn't memorable. My chicken was on the dry side. Appetizers were tostones and ceviche. Definitely basic. Everyone had leftovers- no one took them home. They have a bar- I'd go back for drinks. The service was really attentive and good, which isn't a regular Miami occurrence. Give it a try.

My experience here was awesome. I'm actually still sitting here. I was helped by Patricia who was…read morespectacular; the order came out as I'd hoped for with specific attention to my liking. Her customer service and attention to detail was awesome, ensuring she stopped by multiple times throughout to top off water and check on my experience. I went with the grilled Chicken breast and double side of tostones which tasted fantastic. Of note, I covered the tostones in the garlic like sauce while they were hot, which rendered them a fine combo of crunchy and somewhat soft- in short, awesome. Personally, no meal is finished without some form of coffee at the end. I admit this habit stems from my upbringing and a penchant for American, French and Italian fare but this was no different. I enjoyed a Cortadito which tasted amazing and had beautiful presentation. If I could rate this experience 6 stars I would. They knocked it out of the park. Note: They're FIU student, police and county friendly to boot.

Listen it's fast quick. Don't expect Michelin quality. The thing that gets me is the faces of the…read moreservers. Everyone is mad or fed up with life. Plus the breakfast potatoes....... What in the moosh is that. This place use to be a staple here in Miami. Stay home and cook eggs and ham yourself.

Muy recomendado! Fiorito honors Argentine cuisine. To start, the mollejas had the right balance of…read morecrispiness and tenderness, and paired perfectly with the pico de gallo. The empanadas de choclo (filled with corn and mozzarella) were rich and full of flavor. For the mains, the churrasco was tender and served with cilantro rice, which felt unique and is not something I come across often. The mushroom ravioli was coated in a truffle sauce that I also really enjoyed. Overall, everything was a 10 for me, and I would definitely come back. One thing that stood out was the absence of alfajores on the dessert menu. Given how authentically Argentine the place felt, alfajores would have been my go to choice if they had been available.

This review has sat in my drafts for too long: Everything about this restaurant is phenomenal -…read more warm ambiance, welcoming service making you feel like you're home, and the foooood, wow was the statement for EVERY item we tried, amazing. They were a great selection our large group dinner (16). Empanadas Parillada de vegetales Provoleta con chorizo Local Burrata Mojellas crocantes Canelones Short Rib Rib eye Churrasco Flan Crepes Almond tarte

I ask ChatGPT where to get ceviche in south beach and CVI.CHE 105 was recommended and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our server was Sara and she was great, very attentive. The decor is a little wild LOL. Some of the art gave us a chuckle but it's all the restaurant owner My husband had the Ceviche Da Vinci which was a lot smaller in portion and when asking what other leche de Tigre flavors it included per the discription, he was told it's all the same flavor. Kind of disappointed and recommend getting to share or if you're not that hungry. I got the ceviche Misterioso y Abusivo with the fresh catch and additional mixed seafood. Man was it a lot of fish! lol. For our two ceviches a Pepsi max and an iced tea, we paid $75.

One of the best restaurants I've been to! The taste for every dish was perfect! I wish i could find…read morethe same restaurant back in NY. I actually think there are very few restaurants that can top this one for Latin/spanish food. Even the wine tasted solid. You can always tell if it's high quality wine if you don't feel tipsy right after.

I was told that when you're in Florida ESPECIALLY Miami you HAVE to get Cuban food. And wow... now…read moreI understand why. As we were driving in, the place already looked beautiful. We came in the evening and immediately, as we walked up, there was music, people laughing, talking, smiling... the energy was incredible. I also loved that there was a bar off to the side while waiting. We ordered a few mojitos and sat outside at the tables and benches, just enjoying the atmosphere. When our name was finally called and we walked inside, I genuinely felt like I was stepping into history. The atmosphere here is unmatched. The music, the aromas, the people. God, I loved it here and I hadn't even tried the food yet. We ordered the braised oxtail (which came with plantains and rice), salmon glazed in guava BBQ sauce, ceviche tropical, assorted empanadas, and a Cuban sandwich. Everything was phenomenal. The sauce paired with the empanadas perfectly. The guava BBQ glaze on the salmon was absolute perfection. It was the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and flavorful. The ceviche had the perfect acidity and tasted so fresh and refreshing. This is one of the most famous Cuban restaurants in Miami. It completely lives up to the reputation. Highly recommended

DIRT AND MUD IN THE SALAD!!! WATCH OUT…read more We ordered the salad with mango and pecans. They do not wash there lettuce. There was literally dirt/mud at the bottom and I took my first bite and it felt like biting into sand. Upon spitting the food out onto my plate it was black sludge. Literally my tongue and teeth were black. The waiter came by and grabbed the plate when I was in the bathroom. I spent about 10 minutes trying to get that BLACK SLUDGE out of my mouth. When I was spitting out the dirt/mud wife noticed the bus boys laughing at me and there was not a manger in sight. When I asked for a manager he did not even respond. No apology or anything just a look of confusion. Worst experience in a restaurant in my life and I love to eat and have been to many types of restaurant big and small. Cheap and expensive and this one takes the cake. We were so bummed as I see thousands of great reviews. But if there was a zero I would have given zero stars the way they handled the situation. If you eat there in the future make sure to check for DIRT/MUD.

We live in Miami and are never in the Bayside area, but we took friends in town for a Miami sunset…read moreboat cruise that was based in Bayside and had dinner afterwards at La Canita. We made reservations in advance for dinner and arrived 30 minutes early and were warmly greeted by restaurant staff and seated us at a table within a few minutes. The restaurant is truly beautiful and has amazing decor and live musicians as well. We were seated near the windows, but they also have really cool patio seating overlooking the bay and the Virgin Cruise port. We were warmly greeted by our server and she offered to answer any questions we had on the menu and provided her favorite selections as well. We started with a carafe of red sangria to share for the table ($39) and then ordered the Croquetas Jamon Serrano ($13) and the Mushroom Croquetas ($14). Each had 4 or 5 pieces per order and OMG they were all absolutely outstanding and fresh! You have to order the croquettes, and we're used to having some great Cuban food as we've lived in Miami for more than 15 years now and dine out frequently. For entrees, we all ordered different options, and everyone loved their dishes! I had the Local Fish of the Day (Snapper) for $38 and OMG it was very fresh and an amazing catch and very flavorful and the portion size was perfect! I also really loved the coconut rice and black eyed pea curry. Service and food are all outstanding and we look forward to returning the next time we are in the Bayside area!

Wanting to try a Cubano in Miami while waiting to board a cruise ship at the nearby Port of Miami,…read moreI chose La Canita Bayside because it was close to the Port (not walkable though), having a well reviewed Cubano on its menu. The service was attentive, and the food was delicious, but for one sandwich entree and one appetizer for lunch, it ended up $64.80 out the door. A bit steep. Located on the second floor of the Bayside Marketplace outdoor mall, La Canita Bayside is one of three locations around the Miami area. The elevator that the signs were pointing to, was out of order so a bit difficult for cruisers with luggage. It opened at 11 am, and my brother and I were one of the first ones in. We had our choice of indoor seats. We asked for tap water, which was constantly kept refilled by Mayra, our perceptive server. We split two dishes: conch fritters ($17) and the Cuban experience ($33) - a combination of a Cuban sandwich, glazed deep fried pork belly, and fried yuka (a sandwich by itself was not offered). My brother loved the glazed pork belly (chicharrones), but prefers his Cuban sandwich more time on the sandwich press, to create that melded experience. I loved the 4 pieces of hush puppy looking fritters, served piping hot with a large number of conch pieces mixed in with the spicy batter. I liked the sandwich as well, but wouldn't rank it in the upper half on my list. There is a mandatory 20% service charge for all size parties, which was clearly indicated on the menu. It's an 8% sales tax. It could be argued that high prices should be expected for this area, but the mall itself is no longer considered a top destination in Miami. I do think the atmosphere would be completely different at nighttime and/or the weekend. Maybe have a lunch priced menu when the space is like a normal restaurant, to attract more folks.

This restaurant is outstanding in ambiance, food, and service. I am beyond impressed…read more On a recent trip to Miami, our party of three stumbled upon this marvelous spot. We all had a most memorable experience. The food is delicious. The presentation is spectacular. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. All were very welcoming. Each dining area is decorated differently with their own unique captivating style. I highly recommend Bunbury and definitely will return in the very near future.

We came here for happy hour yesterday, joining a group of friends who have a standing Tuesday HH…read moredate. First, bonus for easy street parking close by! Also, the interior is super quirky; lots to look at! We had to go somewhere after HH, so we weren't drinking, but the HH drinks menu (from 4 - 7PM) looked solid! I had a spinach empanada that was OK. Larry had the sliders and also thought they were OK; it's hard to mess that up. Unfortunately, the menu is wildly expensive. The sliders were $30 and came with nothing, no salad, no fries, and the server didn't even bring a napkin. Also, it was FREEZING inside. I am always cold so I thought it was just me, but even Larry was totally uncomfortable. Would I go back? Yes! I would bring a sweater and eat beforehand

This restaurant is so cozy, the happy hour is amazing, the food is so delicious and the service is…read moreincredible. Bianca, our server, was so nice and attentive. We came in on a Monday around 6pm and ordered off the happy hour menu. The brussel sprouts were out of this world good! The sauce they put on it is sweet and lightly spicy, and the little bits of bacon were a happy, salty surprise. The beef and chicken empanadas were also delicious. The chicken had tons of cheese, but the beef was my favorite, it was so flavorful! We ordered the pistachio cake with white chocolate ice cream, and raspberry sauce. It was so refreshing and a perfect pairing of flavors. I wish there was a little more cake, but I'm not complaining. I will absolutely be back. And next time, I gotta try their cocktails.

We loved Chimba. Initially invited to be guests at a small get together with a dozen of the…read moremanagers in the Miami office. They don't appear to be big enough to handle a group this large, but they did it! Latin American food that was wonderful. They make a Pulpo Al Olivo that is the cat's pajamas. A great Ribeye empanada and finally, a mouth watering Grilled Branzino. All 10 star, all reasonably priced. The staff were the best. Very professional and very efficient. In the end, they all received a huge tip. We will definitely be revisiting this location. 12/25