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    El Jaleo de La Ocho

    3.5 (17 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Horrible food
    Marissa J.

    If I can give them, half a star I would. The place smell like moldy or wet. I order the rabo encedido ( oxtail) with moro rice and tostone. The oxtail was tender but not what I expected, the tostone were hard and over cooked. We also order the steak which ask to be fry, the steak was uncooked server had to take it back to cook it, brought back it was hard I was not able to eat. Worst food I eaten in long time. The restaurant had the audacity to charge for automatic tip 18%.

    Alexi R.

    Great food and price. Boquerones are amazing

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    Great little hidden spot. Highly recommend for a great time. Live music and great atmosphere

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    Great spot in Little Havana to have a drink and listen to awesome live music!

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    4.4
    (6.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    This place is so south beach. Impeccable service, amazing presentation, vibrant flavors…read more I've been thinking about this place ever since I visited a month ago. Not one dish or piece of sushi was a disappointment. This place is a vibe for sure. The truffle Scallop roll was very memorable and the desserts were

    I went with a large party and we split some of the ceviche appetizers as well as getting entrees. I…read moregot the salmón de mama with a side of mashed potatoes. For a drink I had a tropical Sangria. The food tasted very yummy and tasted fresh as well! There isn't a glaze on the salmon so do not expect there to be a very unique flavor. It was simple but good. I took my time with each bite to savor it. The mashed potatoes are thinner than typical mashed potatoes but are very good! The sangria was strong lol! Very yummy though as well. If you like a fruity drink I would recommend that one. The service was very nice and the food came out in a timely manner. The lighting is perfect for a nice date night! Low light but not too dim where it's hard to see. Great vibes here! I am updating my review after payment from 5 to 4 stars only because they charge for the water that they bring out but that was not at all mentioned to us. And our waiter kept bringing out bottles without asking us if we wanted more. I don't mind paying for bottled water but I would have appreciated more clarification!

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    Ceviche clásico de toda la vida ($19) - white fish in cubes, classic leche de Tigre, subtle lime and limo pepper
    Ceviche clásico de toda la vida ($19) - white fish in cubes, classic leche de Tigre, subtle lime and limo pepper
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    Marabu Restaurant

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    We are visiting Miami and wanted to try some Cuban food. We did some research and saw the reviews…read morefor Marabu restaurant and decided to give it a try! Let's start with the mojito that came with such a large piece of sugar cane. It was so good! The waiter recommended my meal and it was delicious. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It also came with beans and rice. One meal was probably enough for two people! The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the outdoor mall near some neat shops. I loved the restaurant decor and everyone was so friendly. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great menu recommendations. The staff was attentive, stopping by to refill our water and clear plates. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    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.

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    TROPICAL CEVICHE: Local fish & shrimp ceviche, mango, coconut, passion fruit, cilantro, tostones
    TROPICAL CEVICHE: Local fish & shrimp ceviche, mango, coconut, passion fruit, cilantro, tostones
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