Living in the community right behind La Giraldilla, I've gotten to know the place well. Their…read morebiggest strength is the ventanita -- the Cuban pastries, croquetas, and cafecito are always on point. Breakfast here also never disappoints, and I'd even stop by for a sandwich at lunch, which tends to hit the spot too. Where it falls flat is the rest of the menu. The chicken soup, which should be a Cuban staple, is surprisingly mediocre, and overall the larger entrées just don't stand out. On the flip side, the people are friendly, the service is good, and they remember your name, giving the place that homie neighborhood feel. It's a solid stop for coffee, breakfast, or a sandwich -- just don't expect too much from the full menu.

We were in Miami from Orlando to celebrate my wife's best friend's birthday and had dinner at La…read moreGiraldilla with her, her husband, their soon-to-be one-year-old, and my wife's two daughters. The experience was top-notch. We started with some Spanish croquettes--crispy, creamy, and seasoned just right. Three of us had a lobster bisque-style soup that was on another level: rich, smooth, and packed with flavor. I had a fresh, simple salad, and one of the teens ordered a churrasco that was grilled perfectly. My wife had the Chicken Alfredo, and let me tell you--it was outstanding. Creamy, flavorful, and done to perfection. She's picky when it comes to pasta, and this one got her seal of approval. The bread they brought out was warm and fresh--one of those little details that sets a place apart. We enjoyed a great red wine recommended by our server, and it paired beautifully with the meal. The service overall was very good--polite and attentive--and they even sang Happy Birthday for the guest of honor, which made the night even more special. Desserts? Yes, we went all in. We shared a tiramisu, a crème brûlée, and another dessert with ice cream that I couldn't quite name, but it was ridiculously good. Everything was plated nicely, tasted homemade, and gave the meal a sweet, classy finish. The only real critique was the clearing of plates. They were clearly understaffed, and at times, our used dishes stayed on the table longer than they should have. In one instance, the next course came out before the table was cleared. Not the end of the world, but worth noting. On the way to the restroom, I caught a glimpse of the kitchen--it was spotless and organized. That says a lot. Yes, the prices are on the higher end, but it's absolutely justified. This place is one of those Miami culinary gems that gets it right. We'll definitely be back. Estábamos en Miami desde Orlando para celebrar el cumpleaños de la mejor amiga de mi esposa, y fuimos a cenar a La Giraldilla con ella, su esposo, su bebé que está por cumplir un año, y las dos hijas de mi esposa. La experiencia fue de primera. Comenzamos con unas croquetas españolas crujientes por fuera, cremosas por dentro y con el sazón perfecto. Tres de nosotros pedimos una sopa estilo bisque de langosta que estaba fuera de liga: rica, suave y llena de sabor. Yo pedí una ensalada fresca y sencilla, una de las adolescentes pidió churrasco que llegó al punto exacto, y mi esposa se fue con el Chicken Alfredo--y déjenme decirles, estaba espectacular. Cremoso, sabroso, y perfectamente cocido. Ella es exigente con la pasta, y esta pasó la prueba con creces. El pan que trajeron estaba calientico y fresco--un detalle que marca la diferencia. Acompañamos la comida con un vino tinto excelente, recomendado por nuestro mesero, que complementó perfectamente los sabores. El servicio en general fue muy bueno--amable y atento--y hasta cantaron Feliz Cumpleaños a la homenajeada, lo cual hizo la noche aún más especial. ¿Y los postres? Fuimos con todo. Compartimos un tiramisú, un crème brûlée y otro postre con helado cuyo nombre no recuerdo, pero que estaba buenísimo. Todo bien presentado, con sabor casero, y un final dulce y elegante. La única crítica real fue con la recogida de los platos. Estaban claramente cortos de personal, y a veces los platos usados se quedaban demasiado tiempo en la mesa. En una ocasión, trajeron el siguiente plato sin haber recogido el anterior. No fue grave, pero sí se notó. Cuando fui al baño, eché un vistazo a la cocina--impecable y bien organizada. Eso dice mucho. Sí, los precios son elevados, pero totalmente justificados. Este lugar es una de esas joyas gastronómicas de Miami que sabe lo que hace. Sin duda, volveremos.

Our favorite Colombian place. Staff is amazing , love them. And food is always on point !read more

What a shameful experience at Bamboo!!…read more To add insult to already high prices, Bamboo has started piling on unnecessary fees. I used to frequent this restaurant because the food was consistently good. While the food is still decent, the pricing practices have become unacceptable. I was charged a 3.5% "processing fee." When I asked what it was for, I was told it was for paying with a credit card. The problem? I had never even told them I was paying with a credit card at that point. Then I noticed they charged 8% sales tax. Since when is sales tax in Miami 8%? That immediately raised another red flag. To top it all off, when the payment screen came up, the suggested gratuity options went as high as 24%. By the time you add the inflated tax, the processing fee, and a tip, you're looking at paying well over 36% on top of your meal. Restaurants deserve to make a fair profit, but customers also deserve transparency and honest pricing. Hidden fees and excessive add-ons leave a bad taste, regardless of how good the food is. Unfortunately, Bamboo has lost a longtime customer. I hope management rethinks these practices before they drive away more loyal patrons. Very sad! Then they wonder why the restaurant is empty.

It's not easy finding a good Acai bowl spot when traveling but lucky for us we stayed at a hotel…read moreright in front of this spot! Service was great, place was spotless and the bowl plus smoothies were great. Highly recommend!

I ordered lunch around 1:30 p.m., and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The…read morefood looked and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while--it definitely didn't seem fresh. The service was just as disappointing. When I walked in, no one acknowledged me, and I had to initiate everything myself. The woman who helped me seemed uninterested, was not friendly or helpful, and gave the impression that she simply didn't care about providing good customer service. I was really looking forward to my lunch, but between the stale-tasting food and the lack of customer service, I don't plan on returning. I hope they improve both the freshness of the food and the way customers are treated.

Family special allows you to get 4 proteins, salad and lots and lots lots of carbs including rice…read moreand french fries. The protein seems to have been cooked in the same oil as the pork chop, beef and chicken all tasted the same and was greasy.

I used to be a big Fritanga guy until I found these place... enojemos portions and amazing food!…read moreHidden gem!!!

feel the warmth of home, the warmth of the service all in one place is Parrilla Latina. In this…read moreplace, I found good service, delicious food and, above all, a waitress who gave every detail so that I could spend a moment at home as if I were in Colombia. I would return to this place again, because I was definitely surprised by their portions. The quality of each of its products; It was a delight to the palate. The atmosphere of Colombianness is felt in the environment.

Passed by after seeing an insta add where the food looked great. We were underwhelmed by the place…read morephysically but decided to push through. I'm only coming on here because the "waitress", and older woman, was extremely rude. Went as far as to say "no, actually." when I asked if I could order an extra appetizer as she was walking by our table. So rude, I payed my beer and left. Disappointing.

To me, Macita's has some of the best pan de bono around. I order from this location almost weekly!…read moreOur go tos are the empanadas, pan de bono as expressed before, the chicharron, the ceviche de chicharron and the Colombian sausage. They are consistently good. Don't forget to add the picante.

Let's start off by saying the food was amazing the empanadas were made fresh, golden brown. Staff…read morewas super friendly and helpful. Excited to come back for more, the ambiance is family oriented. Comencemos diciendo que la comida era increíble, las empanadas estaban hechas frescas, doradas. El personal fue súper amable y servicial. Emocionado por volver por más, el ambiente está orientado a la familia.

They gave me some of the best service I've ever gotten from any restaurant i have gone to, the food…read moreis definitely worth the price

Great place to sauce your burger or hot dog. Sometimes it's a hit or miss. But most of the time it…read moresatisfies my cravings. I do recommend.

Great Nicaraguan food, great service and quick. I'm from Cuban decent, so to be fair I'll just say…read morethat I naturally compare this food and the way it was prepared to that of one of my childhood friends family. His grandparents had a get together every weekend with food from Nicaragua. The food at this restaurant is almost as good as their home cooked meals. The menu is not a consistent one. Everyday they change it around. You can order like a cantina aswell ahead of time and pick it up every day. They have great deserts and unique tasting sodas you won't find everywhere else. The eating area here is tiny. You might opt to take the food home to enjoy it better rather than having someone's butt rubbing up against your table as they're picking what they'll buy.

Beware. I've been coming here for years. This past Sunday I stopped in and picked up a couple of…read more"carne asada completas" and a naca tamal. Got home and the family ate. Those of us that had the tamal have had a fever, diarrea, muscle pain and severe dehydration. Ended up in the urgent care and it's possible ecoli. Called to let them know and was given the run around and told how do I know it's them.... Skip this place. I've been going here since I was a kid over 20 years!