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    Dulce Vida Mexican Restaurant

    4.5 (342 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Birria burrito
    Anton P.

    Honestly, didn't like this place. $20 burrito and it didn't look great plus fell apart to pieces before I was even able to put it in my mouth. Their guac is a pretty tiny portion and is overpriced for that matter.

    Birria Burrito
    Diana L.

    A hole in the wall spot but an absolute gem! Found this spot by accident after a day at the beach and ordered the birria burrito and it was amazing, delicious!

    Worst burrito ever !
    Kern C.

    Quite possibly the worst chicken burrito I've ever had was from here . Super wet , salty and the ingredients didn't mesh well at all . Individually , the ingredients weren't very good either . I ended up forcing myself to eat half , as I planned to do a long walk and needed the calories . Fortunately , I was able to try their Birria tacos and those were an infinitely better experience . Those are definitely worthy of being ordered again . This restaurant has 0 seating , so you have to stand and eat at the counter which didn't add to the experience . Not sure I'd return as there are so many solid restaurants around that offer similar meals with seating .

    Mona E.

    This place is great to visit before or after the beach. I got the nachos with chicken and they were super flavorful and really fresh. They have standing seating only and are pretty fast with making your food. Nicole was very nice and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for some good Mexican food.

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    Angelo R.

    Probably the best taco joint in South Beach. This place is a the size of a closet. Just an order counter with a kitchen and no seating except for bar stools. Still, locals and tourists flock to this tiny taco shop. And it's not even on the main road. Why? Because the tacos are that good. Established in 2018, this husband and wife team has been serving the beach tasty tacos and anything birria. The Birria Pizza is a must. So cheesy and flavorful. And don't forget the Brisket Nachos. Both items are perfect for sharing. For those who like seafood, I suggest the Shrimp Birria Tacos. Love this place, or I guess its a hole in the wall serving authentic street food. Its super small but the food is big on flavor!

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    Trevona J.

    I got the Birria brisket tacos for $18.50 and they were so flavor and delicious. A bit spicy. The service was quick and polite. There's no where to sit but we stood at the counter and ate without a problem. Spent $42 on two people so can get pricey depending on what you order. Would definitely come back here again!

    Shrimp birria tacos. .
    ronadette c.

    Nicole took our order and she was great and friendly! We stumbled upon this hole in the wall Mexican place and it didn't disappoint. We ordered birria burrito which my son devoured, my husband and I each got the birria shrimp tacos and normally I never finish my food and kid you not 1 order came with 4 tacos and I ate it all up! It was so good! The consome had a lot of flavor! Only thing is don't expect to get seated since they only had counters and you'd have to stand while eating your food! But food was so good you wouldn't need to stand long anyway!

    C C.

    Walking along a side street in south beach and end up in front of this place. This was a quick bite to eat .. and it was delicious. Love when the food comes fast and the service is great. The deco had that Mexican spicy to it.

    Birria Pizza
    Alex B.

    Tiny little spot in miami beach. anyone who is a foodie knows these are the places with the best food; the small tucked away restaurants. i walked here late the other night and tried their birria pizza and that the golden choice. didnt get the name of the guy working at the register but he was the OG, gave me a bunch of extra salsa verde for my meal. will be going back whenever i visit again. long live the tiny places

    4 Birria Tacos
    Reh L.

    Birria tacos here were great - the consomme was delicious and not too oily / heavy. Cheese and meat were solid, but I do wish the tortillas were crispier. It's really all about the consomme and their salsa verde.

    4 Birria Tacos!
    Sam G.

    Best tacos in Miami! This place is a must try! Hole in the wall, eat while standing up type of place but the tacos and their dip OMGn so good!

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    Herline R.

    We was so excited to try this taco spot . They are known for their birria pizza and I can tell you it was flavorful and so cheesy. The cheese they use is so gooey. We also tried they shrimp taco it's also good , the sauce they put on it made it even better. We love horchata so we definitely got that with some lemonade they wasnt too sweet it was perfect. The staff? So chill and friendly. No doubt we're coming back for more. So if you ever hit up Miami Beach, make this spot a must-visit!

    Rachel F.

    Found this gem while in Miami Beach! Cute little hole in the wall... Authentic Mexican cuisine. I had the Brisket Birria tacos. Excellent! The guacamole was incredible! Fresh ingredients! Stopped in for a late lunch. Service was fantastic! Mexican is my favorite and we will definitely be back!

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    Great little hidden gem in Miami, where the birria tacos are a must! Raphael was very friendly, and the order was quick and easy.

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    Nicole was amazing and greeted us as soon as we walked in. The food was amazing- super flavorful. We will be back soon.

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    Good was great and so was the owner. Finding great Mexican food in Miami isn't very easy so finding this little gem was amazing.

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    Amazing birria tacos ! Amazing service Maria is very kind, friendly , /and helpful .!!!

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    Good Mexican food but you have got to stand and eat. No seating or chairs. Reasonable prices.

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    Nicole was great, and the birria pizza was almost as good! Lime jarriotes was incredible!

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    I've eaten at Taco Rico years ago, and at the time I thought it was just okay. I decided to give it…read moreanother try recently since good Mexican food in Miami Beach can be hard to find--and I'm glad I did. This time around, I ordered the bean tacos and a taco salad, and both were pretty good. Everything tasted fresh, and the flavors were solid. The sauces were also good--though not as spicy as I personally prefer, they still added a nice kick. Overall, it was a solid experience and definitely better than I remembered. It may not be the most standout Mexican spot, but it hits the spot--especially in an area where options are limited. I'd probably order delivery again!

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