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    El Bajareque Restaurant

    4.2 (264 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak and Eggs with Toast and Coffee
    Andrea R.

    As a local when I lived here I didn't even know about this place but now each time I come back to visit Miami this is my go to breakfast spot. The food is well cooked I just wished it was more seasoned, but they do have salt and pepper on the table. The waiters are always nice & I love how small the place is inside it certainly gives you like a cafeteria vibe. My favorite item is the empanada de camarón (shrimp).

    Bistec Encebollado
    Nina W.

    This place was packed and lively when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, they had seating in the back available. Food was fantastic! You can tell a lot of their dishes are packed with onions and garlic. I ordered the Lechon Asado with a side of arroz con gandules and yuca con mojo. The portion size was generous for the price, and if I weren't so hungry, this would've lasted me two meals. Service was a bit slow, but it was likely because they were busy. If I'm ever back in the area, I would come back here!

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    Alexis Andrea N.

    El Bajareque is in the heart of little San Juan and everything a boriqua cafe/restó should be! I sat at the counter across from the espresso machine next to stacks of to go cups waiting for their moment and a can of florecitas. The Puerto Rico decor was on point and the whole ambiance really made me feel like I was in the heart of Puerto Rico. I got a cortadito, the bacalaitos (fire) the gandules (perfect flavor) and bistec jibarito. Would love to come back and try more!!

    Late lunch, steak fajitas
    Dawn W.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch with my friends . It's a quaint diner with an additional seating area in the back is what we opted for. Our server was very pleasant. Mostly Spanish speaking and I'm a bit rusty but my friends are fluent so it worked out well when asking about menu items. I had the steak fajitas which was tender and flavorful but gave more of a sautéed sirloin tip than fajita. I still enjoyed it with the rice and beans. One friend had the steak that she also rated a 4 star, and my other friend had the chicken soup that he also rated a 4 star. The pricing is reasonable and the service was fast and efficient. Great for a quick lunch. I'd probably go back to try some other menu items.

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    Jill T.

    We were super lucky to find a street parking spot right in front the door. The food was on the bland side. Don't plan on returning.

    Andrea A.

    The wait and the lack of attention is crazy!!!! Overpriced tourist BS!!!! Got code and ran out of there!!!!!!! No thanks 25 mins to bring a damn latte that was nasty and watered down. Better off going to Starbucks across the street! Wow so sic of places like this. Then they charge gratuity for 2 ppl. Just a damn rip off

    Chuleta con Mofongo
    Joshua M.

    Had a great experience and enjoyed my time at bajareque with a nice frozen lemonade. The waitress was very helpful and attentive. She brought us bread with garlic sauce. Then we ordered our food, which was well seasoned. The place was like a "cafeteria" nothing fancy, but they make it up with a well priced menu and good food. Tuve una gran experiencia y disfruté de mi tiempo en Bajareque con una rica limonada helada. La mesera fue muy servicial y atenta. Nos trajo pan con salsa de ajo. Luego pedimos nuestra comida, que estaba bien sazonada. El lugar era como una "cafetería", nada lujoso, pero lo compensan con un menú a buen precio y buena comida.

    Chicken and waffles
    Daviyion J.

    Checked out this place a few times while visiting Miami since it was close to my accommodations. Each time I went I was enjoyed what I had more and more. Between two breakfast meals and a dinner, I had the chicken and waffles (delicious and you can choose a wing or strips), the Baja special (one meat, eggs, and toast, plus toast and coffee), the steak and eggs breakfast, roasted pork sandwich (so juicy!), and a papaya smoothie (refreshing). The staff were friendly and definitely speaking a bit of Spanish would have helped some with placing my orders, but that experience varied depending on the day/person. All in all, I'd definitely recommend for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner.

    Fried fish (smallest fried fish I've ever ordered)
    Luz M.

    Food: 5 Service: 2 Ambiance: 6 since it's near Wynwood there's def a lot to do while checking this restaurant out.

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    Sonie K.

    Amazing food. We had bacalaitos as an appetizer, Chuleta KanKan. We shared both and were stuffed. The chuleta was cooked to perfection as we're the gandules and mofongo. They'll be seeing a lot more of us very soon and very often.

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    Natasha E.

    Their food is great! Everything! But the empanadas babyyy - the best. These are authentic, delicious and good sizes. The shrimp is a must and the pizza is great and not found in other places usually. Definitely recommend.

    Grilled bread w/ garlic sauce
    Elizabeth B.

    Unassuming on the outside, small and loud on the inside; but totally worth a stop. I walked in and sat at the counter, was greeted quick enough and they asked if it was for here or to go. I was offered a menu and had the choice to communicate in English or Spanish, or both. My first meal in Miami after landing today, (and first Puerto Rican food experience ever) and it did not disappoint. Big portions, had to take half of it home with me for later. The food was piping hot, fresh and delicious. Even an unexpected bread basket with the most garlicky sauce I've ever tasted (and I live on garlic pretty much). The only thing that could have been better were the maduros. I visited mid-afternoon and they tasted like they'd been cooked in old oil and were sitting out for awhile. Decent prices though and it was quick too. They do a lot of takeout orders as well. Give 'em a try!

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