I really wanted to love this place due to my fondness of Spanish tapas as wine, but it fell short of my expectations. Upon entering the place was mostly empty for dinner. Maybe 2 other small parties. The food was over salty. Nothing too memorable. The wine was nice. The ambiance, while nice felt a bit stiff. Wait service was what you'd expect. There better alternatives in the area. I really wouldn't rush back. Oh I also was a little let down that the menu they had online had items I was looking forward to trying vs the slimmed down summer menu in my photo below. read more

Estación Central - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

The venue looks like a train station straight out of an old euro film. It's well lit and it's visually beautiful. The staff was on top of everything and extremely nice, treated us great. My husband let them know it was my birthday and they just went above and beyond for us. It wasn't loud at all which was enjoyable, we were able to speak without having to yell. They had music, but it was low enough to be background noise which I loved. As for the food, it was exquisite! The food was well cooked, tasty and visually appealing. Everything that we tried was delicious. The sangria was refreshing. The desserts tasted amazing. Everything starting with the croquets all the way to the last bite of the tarta de queso Vasca (cheesecake) was scrumptious. This place deserves 1000 stars. Great venue, incredible service, and absolutely amazing food. read more

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Smooth and delicious transport to Spain! Walking in it has a cozy bar that feels very European and opens up into a large dining room that is beautiful with subway tile and cities in Spain on the ceiling. They have great options and sometimes a live band. I loved the paella, huevos rotos and veal cheek but by far the best one for me was the pulpo a la gallega! So tender, so yummy, and possibly the best plating presentation of the dish I've had the pleasure to eat up! Try it for a happy hour, a date night or a dinner with friends! read more

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Really cute place great food croquetas were Soo good the staff super friendly. I live around the corner and never seen this place Definitely coming back read more

A casual vibe Spanish tapas and cuisine place with medieval castle style decor, located right next door to the Eurostar Langford hotel in downtown Miami. Went in for a casual lunch on weekdays at noon, plenty of empty chairs available. Servers were kind enough to allow me to sit down even when they were wrapping up cleaning before opening up. Service was generally friendly and attentive. Drink: -Damm Inedit draft beer. The premium brew from signature Spanish beer brewery. Light golden color, crispy cool mouth feel with pleasant aroma of malt, dry finish with subtle bitterness of hop. Very pleasant to drink during hot summer day's noon, and goes very well with seafood in particular. Food: I was familiary with a lot of signature tapas dishes, so I asked for waitress' recommendation for signature dishes. -Bread: they come with extra costs, but they are worth it. Very crunchy and warm with delicate taste of wheat flour, perfect for any sauce. -Bacalao a la vizcaína, codfish in sauce. Cod was broiled to steaming hot, served in clay pot, but the chef managed to master the temperature to perfection, creamy texture, full of fresh and savory taste, arguably some of the best fish filet I've tasted. Sauce had a subtle briny taste and went well with the fish, but it was a bit too watery and oily for my taste. Vegetables in the sauce was also a bit overcooked to mushy. -Carrilleras de ternera en salsa española, veal cheek in Spanish sauce. Veal cheek slices were cooked to perfection, gamey flavor, texture was reduced to buttery, fat already in soft gelatine status, every bite literally melted in my mouth. Sauce was a rich tomato sauce with subtle salt and spices tastes, very good companion for the beef and the bread. I ordered an extra portion of bread just to finish the sauce. Overall: 4-4.5 stars. The sauce for the codfish could use some improvement, but everything else was enjoyable. read more

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Lovely experience! I first saw Estación Central on Instagram, following a recent trip to Spain, and was thrilled to have this dining concept in Miami. We decided to stop by on a Sunday afternoon ("linner" time), after a long day of errands. I mention this, because we were able to walk in and be seated immediately, as there was literally a table for two available in the back. The restaurant was packed, despite the "awkward" dining hour (4-5pm). That said, making a reservation is highly recommended. Based solely on the Instagram photos, I thought the dining concept was more of a food hall concept, which has become popular in Miami. However, upon arriving, we learned it's a traditional dine-in restaurant. The hostess was warm and welcoming, which always leaves a great impression. You enter through the "tunnel" arched entryway, past the bar, which opens into beautifully designed "Central Station", where you immediately get the impression that you will be taken on a culinary adventure of the Spanish cities outlined on the walls -- Sevilla, Barcelona, Santiago, Madrid, and Valencia. By far, my favorite part of this experience was the atmosphere -- open kitchen in the back, black and white floor-to-ceiling subway tile, soaring two-story ceiling height with a statement-piece chandelier, beautiful architectural details, welcoming staff, comfortable conversational noise level, and good energy all around. The fun menu design imitates the train stops, weaving the Central Station theme throughout. We ordered from the tapa-style menu to sample multiple items on this first visit: + Pan con tomate + Jamón Ibérico + Croquetas de Jamón + Pulpo a la Gallega + Anillas de Calamar Frita This is where I considered removing a star, as the croquetas could have been much better. We will forego this item, the pan con tomate, and the calamari next time. The croquetas looked lovely, but they seemed to have chunks of cartilage (or something thick and chewy) in the mix, which was unpleasant to experience. The calamari and pan con tomate were good, but basic. The jamón ibérico and pulpo gallego, however, were delicious! They offer a good drink selection, and they seem to highly promote the sangria, which we did not order, because sangrias tend to be too sweet for my taste. We went with a Tempranillo instead, which was lovely. The wine bottle prices are very reasonable, which adds to the overall experience, especially if you are dining with a group. Also worth noting, the staff were fantastic! Everyone was smiling, welcoming, service oriented, and attentive without rushing us to clear the table. The dress code seemed a bit more relaxed, at least at this hour. Perhaps it's a different vibe during dinner time. Because of its downtown Miami location, parking options are valet, limited street metered parking, or a small parking lot across the street. Something to consider when making plans. I decided to give the full five stars, despite the few food items we didn't like, because the overall experience compensated for the rest. I do not want to judge the whole menu based on these items. We will likely return for the dinner experience. read more

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The food here was excellent through and through. The Paella was delicious and so was the "Pulpo a la Gallega", the "Gambas"(shrimps) as well. We were crazy about the desserts. We Gad Crema Catalana and a cheesecake-like tarta that was to die for. We Gad the Garbanzo soup and the Lenteja soup as well, both, also fantastic. The only reason I did not give Estación Central 5 STARS was because I Felt it needs a little more ambience. The space is charming and made to look like a train station in Spain. A little music from Spain, where people can still hear each other and the lights slightly lessened would enhance the already nice experience. By the way, the staff and manager are all very very nice, knowledgeable and adept at customer service skills. read more

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Very nice surprise. After reading a lot of reviews and not sure what to expect, my only comments are: very nice place, delicious food and they need to take some improvements with their cocktails. The service is very good, there is always someone asking if you are ok or need something, the food came well presented and very fast. 4 stars because of cocktails, we ordered "agua de sevilla", gin, vodka, prosecco and orange juice. The issue was that the orange juice taste extremely artificial. On the bright side I would say that they serve the best "carrilleras" in miami (beef cheeks), juicy, tender, full flavor, my favorite dish. read more

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I really want to rate this restaurant with 4 stars, and darn they have the potential to be a 5. I'll start by saying that the food was absolutely delicious. Let me point out the Pros, the restaurant is clean and the service is outstanding, they have a full bar right at the entrance and the restaurant is towards the back, our waitress was very nice, attentive and helpful with the menu, we ordered Sangria, croquetas, fried calamari, potato salad, pan con tomate, serrano ham and Paella, everything tasted heavenly, the croquetas are huge, portions are hearty and flavorful, authentic Spanish and delicious, also the portions justify the prices. Now for the Cons...located in Downtown Miami, you already know parking and getting there it's kind of a hustle. I was deceived by their advertising and though this was more of a food hall or food stations, but it is not, is just a restaurant. This place has a LOT of potential, if they would add a little corner with live entertainment, or pump up the music, it would change the whole ambiance, the time we spent there, i could barely hear a little of their playlist and they had a good selection of songs, but the volume was so so low we were literally BORED to the core, the restaurant has no windows or no were to look at, it's a little bunker so you have to find your own way of entertainment, we even ran out of conversations, lol, it really needs more than food to make me want to go back again. My biggest throw off was dessert, we ordered the cheesecake or tarta de queso, and it was a sad piece of New York Style cheesecake!...with such great food why even bother and put that crap, sorry for the expression, on the menu, what a way of ruining the whole dinning experience! Everything was going great until dessert time, like it's so easy to make authentic Spanish desserts and why did you decide to put that vive killer on the menu?! Overall experience was good but those little details i mention make up for a lot, i wish somebody from management could read this and take those details in consideration because i really liked their food. read more

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I'd heard about Estacion Central, saw the pictures a fellow yelper posted and was excited to check it out. Since I was near downtown Saturday for Art Wynwood, it gave me the perfect opportunity. Located in the lobby of the Langford in Downtown, it's decorated to look like a classic train station in Madrid right down to the tiles. Their LED menu boards do the "flipping" associated with old train time tables. Maybe due to the rain, or that it was still early in the evening, but it was fairly empty. There were just like 2 or 3 other tables taken. As mentioned, this is a tapas restaurant. But don't let the name fool you as the plates are decently sized. I started with the ham croquetas, which were OK, not necessarily my favorite. My #2 course was their patatas brava - thick cut potato pieces, with dollops of red sauce and a foam; they were delicious. Plate #3 - and my Campeón- was the Huevos Rotos. Two eggs, fries, serrano ham and a hint of truffle prepared tableside for me to enjoy the blend of flavors. Wash it down with a mojito (or two) strongly blended and garnished with mint and a sugar cane stick, or sweeten it with their flan (vanilla and not overwhelmingly sweet). Why just 4 stars then? Staring me at the bottom of my receipt, an 18% automatic gratuity is the kind of buzzkill you get like buying a pretty girl a pair of Louboutin open toe heels and finding out she wants to be just friends. I really wish restaurants would get away from this annoying practice. We're adults and have a calculator app, let us figure out the tip. read more

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What an incredible find! Almost a perfect experience. We started with the Sangria which tasted exactly like Spain. A delicious trip down memory lane. Almoat every dish we had was excellent. My only complaint was the Octopus which was a little tough with very little flavor. If they could correct this dish I would give this place 5 stars. The Service was decent and the ambiance was like a train station cafe. Will return! read more

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Estación Central (@estacioncentralmiami), located in downtown Miami, is appropriately decorated as an old school train station because they offer traditional Spanish tapas that will transport you back to Spain . Try the croquetas de jamón and the veal cheeks for a real treat!⁣ read more

Come with lots of time... we came in and sat at the bar because we wanted drinks and appetizers we waited 15 mins no lie, the bartender gave us menus but he did not try to ask us what did we want to order nor anyone else came up to us from regular staff. So we got up and left. Place looks cute but I see why people complain about customer service. We would probably give it another try as unfortunately we weren't able to try anything. read more

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I gathered with some friends at Estación Central a couple of weeks ago for dinner. The place is really cute, literally makes you feel like you are in a central station; however, due to the location, parking is not easy. They do have valet but it's around $25-30, and there is a parking lot across the restaurant and parking is $12 per hour. So to find a regular pay by phone, you have to walk a couple of blocks (of course it is not recommended to walk by yourself around downtown at night and especially if you are a woman). We made a reservation but when we made it the restaurant was pretty empty. It was a Thursday around 7.30 pm. We started with a bottle of their Tempranillo and it was so good and refreshing. Also, we ordered the Patatas Bravas and Pan con Tomate to start. The Patatas Bravas I usually ordered with the sauce on the side because sometimes restaurants pour so much sauce it's like the potatoes are drowned in sauce. The potatoes were ok, nothing special; and the Pan con Tomato was ok too but I didn't like the fact that the bread was so toasted it was so hard to bite it. The beauty of the pan con tomato is when they bring you the bread already with the tomato on top and the juice of it starts moist the bread so when it goes into your mouth is not that difficult to eat. For entrees, we ordered the Huevos Rotos which were made with the same potatoes as the Patatas Bravas. Once you mix it all, potatoes get so soggy that it's not that good. We also got the Octopus which is made the Galician style but it seems like it was boiled so it was very gooey. I also tried its Tinto de Verano and that one was really good! Overall food was ok but definitely, but the place was cute. Also, the service was good. read more

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I wanted to love this place. I love a good, authentic tapas place and Estación Central has all the potential to be that. The place is decorated like a train station which is pretty cool. The bar area is typical of tapas places in Spain. Then there is the food. We tried a bunch of different things including their paella which was not good. The tortilla was stale and needed salt (basic rule when using eggs and potatoes). Basically everything was lacking salt and general seasoning. The staff members were nice but seemed kind of lost. They were out of different things we wanted but that wasn't a big deal. They don't have anything catered for kids, although I think it's good that kids experience different cuisines but parents of picky eaters should be aware. The sangria was nothing special but the Gin Tonic was great. They only had two desserts available, cheesecake and flan. They didn't have any coffee available which is weird because they offer brunch. We did ask how long they had been open and they have only been there for two months which could account for certain things. I do hope they improve because it could turn into a great place for tapas but it's just not there yet. read more

Food was really good, tasty, the carrilleras were amazing, the paella was really good too. Great service. Place looks really nice. read more

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This is absolute a wonderful find. Our customer recommended this place that works in the downtown area. The place is very beautiful on the exterior and interior, resembling a train station theme making you feel as you could be in Spain. We tried different tapas such as the croquetas, patatas bravas, octopus and huevos with Serrano ham. We also shared for entree the seafood paella. Everything was absolutely delicious. One of the best paellas I've had. I would definitely recommend this place and looking forward to coming back. read more

La comida fue excelente con su sabor y calidad autentico español. Desde el host, el mesero y hasta el dueño nos dieron una atención muy personal. El decor como el ambiente fue de primera. Fue una excelente experiencia. Recomiendo este restaurant Seafood Paella El postre de queso especialidad de Chef Cesar Los calamares fritos read more

Estación Central - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Es un lugar pequeño pero de muy buen ambiente, la especialidad son tapas, es un pedacito de España en el Downtown de Miami. Muy variado el menú que ofrecen al igual que tienen buenos vinos y cervezas. El servicio excelente y sin mucha demora. read more

Estación Central - Tortilla española, fue lo único que no me gustó, estaba fría y dura, como cocinada de antes, no estaba muy fresca. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I just made ve to downtown and walk into &estacioncentral love the ambience you feel somehow transport elsewhere Service is friendly and the food very good, easy and like at home. We talk with chef Cesar who introduced himself making the experience personable and authentic I'll definitely comeback read more

Estación Central - With chef @cesargonzales at #estacioncentralmiami great food casual Spanish tapas, great service. Pulpo a la gallega just perfect!!!? - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Oh my goodness. I stopped in for dinner primarily due to the convenient location in relation to my hotel. I am SO glad that I did. The menu was innovative and diverse and the presentation and quality of the food was exceptional! To boot, the service and friendliness of Gerardo and Carola and the bartenders was excellent as well. I returned for lunch the next day and was greeted by the same exceptional experience. If I could have forced down another meal before leaving for the airport I would have, as there were more menu options I wanted to try. Next time! read more

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Great service from everyone, the host (blonde girl from Argentina) so nice and attentive, the bartender also very friendly, our server so attentive and nice, she care about everything ask for Marina she's just lovely, the food was just so amazing, also the manager was really nice. read more

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What a great place! Not only food makes you feel like you are in Spain, but the service is a 10/10. The owner himself took great care of us and he couldn't be any nicer. Do yourself a favor and try the jamón ibérico croquetas. Also, these were the best lentils I've tried in my life. Overall a great experience Definitely coming again! read more

Estación Central - Good food - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I was very excited to try this place as I love Spanish food but frankly I was disappointed. This is more of a Latin version of Spanish food, everything was so greasy and portions out of control, not tapas style at all. For main dish I ordered the cochinillo, which is supposed to be a baby pig but instead it was a unevenly cooked lechon with burned skin. Disgusting. I give it 2 stars because the service was good. read more

Love the place and the service... great food as well although if seemed different from before the shut down. I'll go back and give it another shot and be change the review on the food... read more

Food was super disappointing but service was worse.. the waitress was nice but she did not seem to know what she was doing. Not only her, but two of her coworkers were also equally lost. My brother in law did not even receive a clean plate and cutlery. We ended up having to get it from another table. The tortilla was awful.. gambas al ajillo were blah.. the croquetas were good. The paella was unappealing and tasted bad.. they didn't even have coffee. We are foodies and love to try new places but this was certainly two thumbs down hope they get their act together because the place is really nicely decorated and has potential. read more

Consider long wait times during lunch hours. Food was decent. Deserts need improvement. Oh and parking is $30. Update-Forgot to extend parking and now was charged $72. Total parking=$102 PS-make sure to extend parking. read more

Great food, ambience and service! I like the croquettes, patatas bravas and the chorizo with Bread, but the best part was the desserts. Great place in downtown! read more

Estube alli visitando, desde que entramos la atencion buenisima, super atentos y serviciales, la comida espectacular, lo recomiendo al 100% y por supuesto volvere me senti super, si les pudiera dar 10 estrellas fuera mejor, felicidades que sigan asi o mejor read more

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Do you like tapas? Then you must come try Estacion Central. This restaurant is created to look like if you were dining inside a subway station. Even the menu (la carta), looks like if it was a map of the of the subway in Spain. On the back of the food menu, you'll find a map of Spain, and the "rail road" lines you can travel to. Each "train line" takes you to different parts of Spain, and each stop is a different food item. I'll give you an example, Line L1 - Litoral - " A selection of the best seafood and fish tapas... etc etc. Each one being a different type of food type. On the menu today: - Chocolate Old Fashioned - Whiskey bourbon, maraschino liqueur, creme de cacao, chocolate bitters - Croquetas de Jamon Iberico (Iberico Ham croquettes) - serving of 4 (L2 Peninsula) - Codillo ahumado asado con papata ( Smoked ham shank with potatoes ) - (L3 -Galicia Express) - Dessert - Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream with Mango and Blueberries) - (7 Linea Dulce) - Very similar to a Creme Brulee for those that don't know. Review of the food: -The Old fashioned drink is one of my favorite drinks of all time, and this chocolate version of it definitely does it justice. It's strong and bold, with a sweet chocolate twist to it. - The ham croquettes are OUT OF THIS WORLD. The best croqueta I've ever had! Yes I's serious. This isn't like your normal croqueta. You know how most croquetas have a "hard inside" ? This one is more of a creamy texture. It will create an explosion of flavors in your mouth! Just wow. Come down here just to try this. I think you'll quite enjoy them. - Smoked ham shank - Delicious!! The ham and the potatoes both cooked to perfection. It tasted like if the whole meal was layered in the leftover juices from the cooked ham. mmmmmm - Catalan Cream - Perfect! Smooth and creamy, with a light layer of Mango puree on the rim of the container. Topped blueberries, and a hard caramel coating. It's just the right amount of sweet to the end the meal. Staff was super hospitable and friendly. They will guide you and tend you do so that you're happy and comfortable. Public parking is located almost right across the street for your convenience. They also have their menu on their website, and it's possible to reserve there as well. Go check it out!! read more

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I love the design/subway concept. I truly felt as though I was in the Barcelona subway. The menu is great and has a wide variety of options. The drinks are great, and unique. I don't really have complaints, but I just wish the restaurant was suited to be a Michelin level restaurant because of who the owner is. This restaurant is definitely solid, not pricey at all, and is totally worth it. I loved it. Please be warned that all the "tapas" are definitely larger than traditionally sized ones. So don't order too much unless you can take it, or have a huge appetite. read more

Food and service were on point. Flavorful dishes with big portions. It feel you are in a upscale train station.

Excellent tapas! Nice ambiance and service. We ordered the pulpo, croquetas, torrezno, lamb, fabada, and all were excellent!

Was soo excited to try this place but I left so disappointed, I love me some good Spanish food/tapas but this place in my opinion still needs some work. It has the potential to be great but the servers although they were nice they were just completely lost. Food took forever, and the food wasn't even all that great and I'm not even a picky eater. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Ask for Ricardo he will definitely take care of you. Order the chorizo and sangria. You will not be disappointed. read more

It's a really nice eat , the chuleta is overpriced for the size but tasted rlly good. And the service is (don't order orange juice it's not good , apple juice is the way to go ) read more

Estación Central - Chuleta - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great ambience and excellent service! Our server was super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu , also recommended a great Tempranillo. This place feels cozy, yet elegant. Great place for "tapeo" if that's what you are craving for! You'll find the tapas by region, color coded. Flavor was perfect! I recommend the jamón ibérico with "pan con tomate". read more

The food was amazing and the attention we received from the servers and owner was AMAZING! 100% recommended. I came with my family one month after its opening and it's so far one of the best places in Downtown Miami . read more

Phenomenal! The staff, the food, the cocktails....absolutely fabulous!! Don't miss this place for some of the most authentic Spanish food around!! read more

The food is good overall. It should be identified on the menu that "pescadito" contains SHELLFISH, as some people like me are allergic. The restaurant has great ambiance and two nice ladies in charge of the service. The crema catalana was the only food that wasn't good, it was badly caramelized. The worst experience was the valet parking; it takes 15 minutes to get your car parked and another 15 minutes for them to pick it up. read more