This place is special in the quietest, best way. The food is incredible -- carefully made, full of flavor, and clearly cooked by someone who really cares about what's on the plate. You can tell there's a young chef behind it all who's thoughtful, focused, and proud of her work. Just as memorable is the hospitality. It's sincere and unforced -- the kind that makes you feel welcomed rather than served. You leave not only well fed, but grateful to have found a small restaurant doing something meaningful, with heart and quiet excellence. read more

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pretty easy to get a res for 2 on a weekday. they have free parking right behind the restaurant which is great excellent service, food pacing was a bit slow got empanadas, passion fruit ceviche, and the langoustines empanadas and ceviche were nothing to write home abt but the langoustines were straight fire, one of the singularly actually good tasting things i've had in miami in a while. banana rum cake for dessert was good, but portion is small if i came back, i'd skip the ceviches and maybe get the cornbread to start and try 2 mains wines by the glass were solid, but nothing u have to try $75/pp after tax and tip for 1 glass of wine each, starter, ceviche, main, dessert all split read more

Corps was my first experience with Ecuadorian cuisine. It was delicious!! My wife and I shared dishes recommended by the server and we enjoyed all of them. We have eaten there several times and we highly recommend it this restaurant for good wine and good value. read more

Stumbled on this location as we're never in this area and boy were we glad! The server was the sweetest and possibly one of the owners, it seemed like. She made some recommendations and we ended up with a FANTASTIC tortellini and what could be the best ceviche I've ever had. While there, we had to run an errand so my hubby left and I surprised him with a passion fruit/chocolate sorbet thing that was OUT OF THIS WORLD. read more

COTOA Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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It was a marvelous experience at Cotoa , great service, great ambiance and best of all great food and we had the opportunity to meet with Chef Alejandra it was indeed a great experience. read more

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Bright flavors. Amazing service. Cozy yet vibrant ambiance. Cotoa brings a welcome presence to a growing and exciting food scene in North Miami. Welcome! read more

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This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. The El Pincho, steak and potatoes dish in my photos, was phenomenal. Every dish was flavorful in a way I haven't experienced before. The restaurant decor is gorgeous, heavily influenced by Ecuador. It was a very beautiful interior while also feeling cozy enough to sit and enjoy lunch with friends. I will say the food did take quite a while, and each dish came out significantly before the next so that left some of us finished eating and the others just starting, but was overall still worth it. I would definitely come here again! read more

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WE loved it so before we get to the food let me tell you. You need a reservation, the food quality and the fact that everything is made to order helps them maintain their small restaurant running like a well oiled machine. First we had some bubbles and a limonada de menta. We order the seco de chivo empanadas that come with aji that was delicious. Crispy and juicy inside. Next pan de yuca with mermelada de membrillo these 2 paired perfectly together. It felts right out of the oven in Ecuador. The we had the crudo salsero a beautiful dish with an explosion of flavors, the fish with passion fruit sauce is amazing!! Your mouth will keep asking for more great flavors. Then for mains we had tortellini seco de pollo it had some crunchy cheese that gave it a great crunchy twist. We also Ordered the tonga de langostinos a dish that felt came just from Manabi it was absolutely delicious. The langostines were perfectly cooked it came with a tamarind sauce a delicious coconut rice and sal prieta. We had no room for dessert but will def be back. kudos to everyone for makings us feel welcomed. We are big fans of their sister restaurant Somos in Ecuador keep up the great job at showcasing how amazing Ecuadorian food is Ps they have colada morada read more

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Chose this place for my birthday dinner last night. Highly recommend! Everything was perfect & delicious. I honestly give everything a 10/10. There wasn't anything I didn't like hospitality was lovely as well. The place is intimate & small so I recommend make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Easily one of the best meals we've ever had in miami - every single item was phenomenal. To start - the chicken empanadas were the best embenadas we've ever had (cheese was good too but the chicken was better)- they just taste "real". Pan de yuca and cornbread both absolutely incredible. For mains we had the steak and chicken pasta. Both delicious. The potatoes with the steak were probably the best potatoes I've ever had. And then we finished with the rum cake - also fantastic. This is now officially on our MUST go list for miami. read more

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Excellent dining and amazing service from our waiter, Alberto. We had the delicious chicken empanadas, the famous ceviche & the pork entree. Everything was incredibly seasoned and perfect!! The passion fruit sauce in the ceviche was like something out of a dream!! Ecuadorian boyfriend definitely approved. Thank you!! read more

COTOA Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Went with the family for the 2nd time and it keeps getting better, the service and food are superb, keep it up! read more

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Delicious food!! Mahi mahi manicero ceviche , La Tonga prawns dish and the ice creams were all heavenly! Definitely will be coming back to try more plates. Kuddos to the Chef! read more

COTOA Restaurant - La Tonga. - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious authentic Ecuadorian food, everything we had was fantastic, we will definitely be back!

If you know Ecuadorian food, you'll love this place. Small, unassuming spot with really good, authentic dishes that speak for themselves.

If there is something you have to try it's COTOA RESTAURANT! Brilliant and so thoughtful Chef Alejandra overdid and put all her soul into the Menu these are only a couple of things that make up the food, service and the Ambiance worthy of a Michelin Restaurant. This is truly an Ecuadorian Hidden Gem in the heart of Miami. read more

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The food was amazing! Everything we ordered was just delicious. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any item on the menu. We will be returning! read more

The good of coz is the food but not always stable with the cooking and the bad is their reservation process with opentable. No one even replies you back so what is the point of the system if the owner or whoever managing is not even replying to their customers for request or anything. Also your reservation time gets updated without anyone telling you why it got moved. There is so much other things i want to say but a lot of their ways do not make sense for customers. How can i recommend others to this place when they don't have good system in place. read more

There's no doubt that the food at Cotoa is delicious and prepared with high quality ingredients, care and precision. But what most struck me the most after my experience at Cotoa is the love and genuine kindness that you feel from the moment you enter the restaurant. The service is exceptional with the Chef and staff making you feel like family. It really was one of the most pleasant dining experiences I have enjoyed in a long time. Everything that we ordered was on point: Humita de Abuelita (so good we also ordered some to go), Wahoo Ceviche, and La Tonga featuring finger-licking Ecuadorian langostinos prepared in a creamy peanut and coconut stew. I highly, highly recommend Cotoa and cannot wait to return to what has become my new happy place. read more

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I arrived at Coto on a Saturday at 2:55 p.m. and was turned away by an employee named Emilio, who said they were too busy and that the staff needed to have lunch. There was no manager on site, and Emilio's attitude was condescending and rude. As a fellow Ecuadorian, I was embarrassed and humiliated by how I was treated. I even explained that I had come all the way from the south end just to try the food and how excited I was to finally visit, but he didn't care. There were several empty tables--at least half of the restaurant--and it's a small place to begin with. The food may be great, but without good service, it means nothing. No customers, no business. I can guarantee I will not be coming back, and I will never recommend this place. What a shame. read more

PERFECTION!!!! We drove a bit to get there (from S.miami) but well worth the drive. the place is small , intimate and relaxed with great ambiance and service. Food was inventive but not pretentious ! well balance of flavors and texture. highly recommend We WILL return !! read more

any place that cuts my steak for me get 5 stars!! the chocolate cake is iconic I definitely need to come back read more

No doubt about the Michelin star. Literally the most amazing food and service at a reasonable price, especially for Miami. Really great vibe and bistro feel. Excellent folk music. That said, please do not go here. Really. You will wreck it for the regulars. read more

Excellent food with a gourmet taste of Ecuadorian traditional food. Just wonderful. The langostinos were very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Went with 2 other friends and we shared ceviches and Tonga read more

COTOA Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

COTOA is part of a collective of three chef's restaurants in that same building. I think the collective is a cool idea so there's something for everyone but because I was in Miami i wanted South American food. It did not disappoint as I got the goat pasta and the cheese bread appetizers. Both were delicious and the service was very good! read more

Extremadamente caro! Seguramente lo hacen por estar ubicados en Miami? Grave error! Nada competitivo con otros reataurants muy buenos y mas baratos de comida Peruana, comida Chilena, Colombiana, Cubana, Espanola, etc, no debieron poner precios tan altos!! read more

One of the best restaurants I've had in a long time the flavor for each entrée was perfectly created for your taste buds, the pork tenderloin was so tender, and the tortellini's were just so soft and flavorful. The cornbread was a little smoky, however that makes sense due to the smoked flavor profile of the butter. Flamingo guardian was also very good however wasn't crazy. read more

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Amazing ambiance, great service, and some of the best food I've had in Miami. Amazing meal from start to finish. We did the tasting menu and it was a perfect amount of food for a great value. This place is an absolute gem! read more

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Everything was amazing! You can taste every flavor in one bite. The service was excellent, and the restaurant is both beautiful and cozy. I highly recommend the empanadas, yuca bread, steak, and tortellini. I'll definitely be going back soon to try other dishes! read more

COTOA Restaurant - Hanger steak and Chicken tortellini! - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

"Great service and delicious food! COTOA in Downtown offers a cozy atmosphere and a menu full of flavorful dishes. The Mahi Ceviche is amazing--highly recommend!" read more

I typically don't like to leave anything except 5 star reviews, but I unfortunately have to share a not so positive review about my experience at Cotoa. I booked a reservation at Cotoa over a month in advance- having heard about its Michelin star and the distinction from Infatuation, I was really looking forward to dining here! I booked a reservation for Valentine's Day and was so excited. I have a peanut allergy, and always review menus prior to eating at a restaurant to make sure I can enjoy most of the food there! I do not have an issue with smelling or potential cross contamination, so this is never an issue for me- solely just ingredients within the dishes themselves!After reviewing Cotoa's menu online, 2 of the dishes openly advertised having peanuts in the menu. I went on TikTok and found that a dish not advertised as having peanuts contained peanuts as a topping, and kept that in mind when I attended the restaurant. When we finally were sat down, to my surprise, after confirming with the server, it turns out most of the menu contained peanuts either in the sauce or another element of the dish that was not removable. I was really disappointed and really couldn't enjoy the dinner as I originally planned- as most of the dishes I planned to eat I actually could not consume. While I'm so appreciative of our server for making an effort to provide me with alternatives, all in all, I do wish the restaurant more openly advertised the peanuts in their dishes- this isn't a dig at the food or the ingredients themselves, but simply clarifying potential allergens for future customers. Otherwise, I enjoyed the ambiance and appreciated there was parking in front. read more

Humitas: overcooked and dry. Pork dish was burned on the grill and smelled bad. I had the chivo pasta- decent. Nothing out of this world. I expected to be amazed but the food was a dud. In their defense I could have ordered another dish. read more

COTOA Restaurant - Pork dish. Burned and smells bad. Not appealing to the palette. - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

We were not impressed at all. Don't know if it was a bad day for them. But we left very unsatisfied. The food was ok. Nothing to rave about. Presentation was nice, that's about it. Food lacked lacked flavor. Very bland. I had the llapingacho , very bland and dry. The appetizers were ok nothing we haven't had before. For appetizers We had the yuca croquetas and the pan de yucas. Desert may have been the best thing we had. Service was not welcoming. Very dry like the food. Not attentive. Not friendly or warm. Didn't really explain anything about the food . My husband and I are very much foodies. We go out to eat alot. And have gone to a few Michelin restaurants. So we can compare experiences. I forgot to add , the place is small and the kitchen is open. All the smoke of the cooking of the food was on us. I got asthma and had to walk out. And we left smelling like food. They need a better extractor. Again don't know if it was a bad day for them. But definitely not going back. read more

Delicious food. The menu was composed and executed well. What I admire in the menu designs was the details; something as simple as the diced cucumber in the shrimp ceviche salad, was probably just the inside of the cucumber that had a particular slice for the cucumber salad that was paired with my favorite entree, the hangar steak. Great service, from hostess team to the servers and assistants, everyone provided hospitality, not just service with minor details such as A small table rushed over to put our purses on so they wouldn't end up on the floor. Beautiful wine list, stunning soursop gelato to end the night. Over all a beautiful dinning experience, that you get to take home the odor of food with you. MAKE RESERVATIONS. We happen to get oddly lucky, but I wouldn't risk it twice read more

Tried Cotoa for the first time as a double date and was unfortunately disappointed. The dinner started off strong with the pan de yuca which was hot, gooey, and cheesy, but the cornbread was just ok and tasted like it was dusted with burnt shreds. The mahi mahi ceviche was decent but nothing memorable. The plantain tortellini was the most unique dish and had an interesting combo of sweet and savory flavors, and the pasta was delightfully al dente, but the portion was quite small. Even two orders to split among four people wasn't a satisfying amount. The langostino dish with coconut rice and peanut sauce came with four large langostinos, but the flavor was again nothing too noteworthy. For dessert we ordered the chocopop and tres leches, but both were small and the server and waitress deceived us about the tres leches that we ordered. What we received was actually a different fruity ice cream dessert with no cake, and when we asked the waitress about it she insisted it was the tres leches before ultimately admitting that they were out of tres leches and the chef made something different. The right thing to do in that situation would be to have simply told us they had no tres leches and asked if we'd like something else instead. This could have been a major problem if one of us was allergic to the pineapple or coconut that was in the dessert they substituted without informing us. It's not ok to give customers something they didn't ask for and to pretend that it was what they ordered, then to charge them for it. They changed our plates and silverware frequently, but for sharing yhe desserts we were given plates which was difficult for consuming the ice cream; bowls would have been more convenient. We left feeling let down and lied to, and not particularly full or satisfied for the price and ambiance. read more

A Must-Visit Ecuadorian Gem! If you're looking for authentic Ecuadorian cuisine with a modern twist, this restaurant is a must-try! The food is packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The Mahi Mahi Manicero ceviche is hands-down the best ceviche I've had in town. The balance of flavors in this peanut-based masterpiece is truly exceptional. The empanadas are also a standout!. Chef Alejandra welcomed us and personally came by our table several times to ensure we were enjoying our meal and even took the time to share her insights about the dishes. To top it all off, she treated us to some exquisite dark chocolate made with fino de aroma cacao at the end of dinner. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

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Nice ambience in a thoughtfully decorated restaurant, great service, and very interesting and tasty food. We were only visiting Miami for a couple of days, but if we were going back, we would definitely go back. read more

Absolutely hyped up and not tasty food. Slow service combined with bland food. Completely avoid this influencer hotspot. Not a single dish was tasty and the kitchen takes forever. Avoid read more

We're from out of town. We walked by and had to try this restaurant. The food was amazing! The pan de yuca was the best I've ever had. Our server Matt gave us several suggestions of what to try and they were all so good. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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A must go to spot in Miami if you like food. Very interesting flavors, and top-notch quality of the ingredients and the care and creativity of the chef come through with every bite. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Service is friendly, and the entire vibe is just good food, nice people. read more