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    Omari G.

    Amazing Peruvian food. The best Chicharrón de Pescado. Very great service!! All the wines are exceptional!!

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    Steve L.

    Wife was in the mood for some Peruvian food and decided to give this local spot a try. Although we drive by all the time today was our first time. They've been open for 39 years and really we had to kick ourself afterwards for not coming sooner. The restaurant is right on Coral Way. There is street parking but also they have a parking lot in the back. The inside is very cozy. They have TVs playing local games but without the sound so as to not interfere with your conversation. It was a Tuesday night and they had several tables going when we came in which was a good sign. We were greeted immediately upon entering. They have a nice selection of wine but we opted for a glass of wine and a Peruvian beer, called Cusqueña, which paired perfect with my meal. For starters we went with what we consider part of the staples of Peruvian cuisine, Ceviche Mixto and Papa a la Huancaina. Both were amazing. The ceviche was perfectly balanced. It had just the right amount of acidity without overpowering the fish. We asked for the spice to be on the side but when added it gives that perfect kick. The Papa a la Huancaina, I mean I would eat sheet rock if it had that sauce on it. It's so creamy and just the right amount of tang. We immediately said no to taking of our the plates just so we could soak up the remaining sauce with our bread. For entrees, we went with Jalea and the Pollo Saltado. The Jalea, which is really an appetizer meant for sharing except I wasn't sharing, was fried just right. It had a heaping amount of calamari, fish, shrimp and mussels along with Yuca fries. Yes everything is fried but it was fried just right. It wasn't oily or over done and the portion was insane. My wife enjoyed her Pollo Saltado, which is a variation of the traditional Lomo Saltado. It looked and tasted great. The only suggestion would be to have more sauce but otherwise it was on point. For dessert we tried both the Dulce de Lucuma and Bavarois. You can't go wrong with either but the Bavarois surprised me with how light and fluffy it was. It was like an airy merengue with peach bits and a sweet cream sauce. It was heavenly. But truly what made our experience even better was the service. Renzo provided stellar service from beginning to end. Not only was he great at answering all our questions and accommodating for all our special requests but was on point with timing on waiting till we were done with apps before firing our dishes. It dawned on me that although its great to visit hot and new places it shouldnt be at the expense of forgetting those that have been around and have figured out what it takes. Like I said in the beginning, they've been around for 39 years. There is a reason why, because they focus on the foundations of a good restaurant Food and Service. Definitely put them on your list of must try for great Peruvian food.

    Octopus + tuna ceviche + lecce de tigre
    Maya B.

    Wow! I wish we have same place in San Diego California. This food is so delusions. Really authentic with incredible flavors . Definitely try lecce de Tigre and octopus. You definitely will be back

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    Joseph S.

    Great experience will be back! A classic Peruvian spot, well priced and quality food!

    Lorin G.

    I've been to this spot years ago and was exited to try it out again. Staff was super friendly and accommodating to myself and my wheelchair friend. I ordered a Riesling while I waited for my other guests and anxiously awaited the fresh bread. Waiter was very attentive and gave good suggestions when asked. I had the ceviche which was very small for an entree, but non the less it was delicious. My friends also enjoyed their food. I'd def come back because of how nice staff was and to try other menu items! only issue for someone in a chair is parking.

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    Len L.

    We went to Farolito this past Saturday afternoon to celebrate my Dad's Birthday. He loves Peruvian food and I had heard good things about this place. We were a party of 10 so I called the day prior and they happily set up a table for our group. The restaurant was very quaintly decorated with bottles of wine everywhere and artwork on the walls. From the time we entered the service was excellent. There were only two other tables accepted at that time and so we had two (2) servers standing by and waiting on us the whole time. While we waited for members of our party to arrive my wife asked the waiter if they had Sangria. While it wasn't on the menu, he happily said "I can make that for you. Would you like a pitcher for the table?". And that was the theme of the day. Very polite and friendly service and smiles all around. The food was really good too (see the pics!). We had a Jalea Mixta as an appetizer. It was so big that all 10 people ended up splitting it as the sole appetizer! Everyone in our party seemed to order something different, mostly seafood but a beef and a chicken dish as well. The seafood dishes included two different Ceviches, Fried fish and seafood stews. Everyone really enjoyed their food. For drinks the entire table ended up having the Sangria (or water) but the wine selection was pretty vast for a restaurant that size. Only my daughter had dessert (chocolate ice cream) and she liked it. But a few of us had Cuban Espressos and 'Cortaditos'. All in all, we really enjoyed our visit and we will be back! Kudos again on the Service! Our Chilean waiter - Luis, was awesome!!!

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    Dave B.

    Very nice little Peruvian find. In the mood for some Lomo Saltado and came across Faralito. Nice little restaurant in the Brickell area. We started off with an order of mixed ceviche which was excellent. Ordered the Lomo Saltado and it was equally good. Service was great. If you are looking for a nice little spot for Peruvian, take a look at Faralito.

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    Great tasting food. Large portions, parking lot in back. Front street parking often difficult. Great attentive service. Local gem.

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    The pescado macho with cilantro sauce is outstanding! Nice ambiance, delicious food. Definitely will be back.

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    The food is always excellent and the service is very nice. On Coral way without the Coral Gables prices.

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    Great food, service, and atmosphere! The wine selection is also great! I highly recommend the grilled jalea.

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    4 years ago

    Hidden gem! Farolito ceviche was delicious! Including . The aguadito soup was excellent. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes

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    2 years ago

    Excelente servicio y deliciosa la comida Y muy agradable el ambiente Recomendado 100%

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    Still for me hands down the best Peruvian restaurant. Cozy, great service, Don Ricardo is a class act

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    Bayshore Club Bar & Grill

    Bayshore Club Bar & Grill

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    If you are looking for a beautiful spot right by the water, **Bayshore ** is a must-visit. Even…read morewith the place being completely packed, the service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and surprisingly fast despite the crowd. The Food If you're craving snapper, look no further. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly fried, and full of flavor. Tuna Tacos: These were the star of the show--absolutely amazing! Conch Fritters: Delicious and seasoned just right. Baby Back Ribs: These were just okay; good, but they didn't quite hit the heights of the seafood. Drinks & Atmosphere The cocktails were fantastic and well-crafted. Beyond the food, the vibe is what really makes this place special. It's a very "pretty" location with great waterfront views, making it a perfect backdrop for a meal. It is also very family-friendly, so it's a great choice for bringing the whole crew along. Great seafood, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit! Fact: best mash potato ever

    We arrived around 6ish, and the staff seemed to be scrambling to prepare for possible rain while…read moremanaging two large 80 pax parties. My friend and I waited near the hostess stand for a bit and felt overlooked as everyone was understandably focused on the situation. A simple "hello, welcome, we'll be right with you" would have gone a long way. Having worked in hospitality for many years, I know things happen behind the scenes, but guest communication is so important. After a short wait, the manager stepped in, apologized, and got us seated, which I really appreciated. From that point on, the service was excellent. Everyone was attentive and helpful, and I especially want to shout out the food runner, who was personable and made a great impression. One thing that could have been handled better: our server took our drink order but never mentioned happy hour. When we later asked for the menu, we were told it was only available at the bar. Since I use a wheelchair for mobility, getting onto a bar stool would have been difficult, so I felt that a more accessible accommodation should have been offered. You'll see in my video I was the 4 top right next to the bar. That said, the food was good, and I still had a nice time with my friend. With just a little more attention to communication and accessibility, this could have been an even better experience.

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    Koko

    4.3
    (345 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    What an amazing meal…read more Dropped in for dinner and was so impressed. The roasted chicken is big enough to share. It's seasoned exceptionally well and comes with a side of tortillas. The enchiladas are also delicious. Again, a good size to share. We started off with some guac that was super solid. The space itself is really nice and has the perfect vibe for the Grove. Feels upscale while being super chill. Dress code is lax and it's about chilling and enjoying a great meal and maybe some adult beverages. So many things on the menu I want to try. Hope to be back next time I visit.

    I've been going to Koko since it opened, and until now I've always had great experiences…read more Unfortunately, my recent visit during the Mexico World Cup match was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. Before going, we called the restaurant to ask if they would be showing the World Cup games, and we were told they would be showing all of them. Based on that, we expected a good viewing experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. There aren't enough TVs, many of the views are obstructed, and we actually had to move to the bar just to see part of the game. Even then, the music was so loud that we couldn't hear the match at all. When we asked the manager about it, he told us that ownership's instructions were to play music instead of the game's audio. That was especially surprising considering this is a Mexican-owned restaurant and the match was a Mexico World Cup game. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. To be fair, the restaurant was only about half full, so this wasn't a situation where the staff was overwhelmed by a packed house or unusually heavy demand. I was there with two female friends. I ordered a martini while my friends simply asked for water. The bartender reacted as if asking for water was somehow an inconvenience. We weren't even served chips and salsa until we repeatedly waved down members of the staff and specifically requested them. The bartenders consistently ignored us. My friends waited nearly 20 minutes before anyone came back so they could order their martinis. We later ordered guacamole and the Leña skirt steak. The guacamole arrived promptly, but the steak never did. When we asked another bartender to check on it, he looked in the system and told us there was no food order entered at all. This was unbelievable because the original bartender had described the dish, asked how we wanted the steak cooked, and appeared to take the order. He simply never entered it. When we complained to the manager about the missing food, he told us the kitchen was already closed but that he would "make an exception" and have the steak prepared for us. That response really upset me because this wasn't us asking for special treatment--it was the restaurant trying to correct its own mistake. I told him to simply cancel the order. He then said not to worry because he wouldn't charge us for it, as if not charging for a meal would somehow make up for the experience we had just endured. I declined the offer, but he responded by saying he would bring it anyway and that if we didn't want it, we could just leave it there. To me, that response was even more dismissive and completely missed the point. Throughout the evening, the bartenders were inattentive, dismissive, and consistently rude. Their attitude completely overshadowed what had always been one of my favorite restaurants in Coconut Grove. By halftime, we had simply had enough. Instead of continuing what should have been a fun night, we decided to leave the restaurant and go home, where we watched the rest of the Mexico match in the comfort of my home. Sadly, that turned out to be the best part of the night. I'm writing this review because I know Koko is capable of much better. My previous visits have always been enjoyable, which made this experience even more disappointing. However, if you're planning to watch a World Cup match there, I would strongly recommend choosing another venue. While they may tell you they'll be showing the game, the viewing experience is poor, the game audio is replaced with loud music, and based on our visit, the service was, without question, the worst I've experienced there since the restaurant opened. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously because Koko has always been one of my favorite restaurants, and I'd like to be able to recommend it again. Unfortunately, after this experience, I simply can't.

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    Monty's Raw Bar

    3.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We decided it was a nice night to dine outside and made our way over to Monty's. Monty's has been a…read moreCoconut Grove staple for as long as I can remember and it's for good reason. The restaurant sits next to the Coconut Grove marina, and is accessible by land or sea. The atmosphere always feels like you're on a Caribbean vacation. Our server was Iria and she was friendly, knowledgeable on the menu and perfectly attendant. She wasn't hovering over us but checked on us enough where we were perfectly taken care of. We started with an order of the peel & eat shrimp. This is seasoned with old bay and it was delicious; only complaint is they weren't cleaned very well, several of them were cut open but the "vein" was still very present. This is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5, probably should give 3 but the rest really made up for it. For the main courses my bf had the seafood pasta which he said was good, although the sauce was a bit plain (he described it as having a ragu flavor). I had the Baja tacos at his suggestion and boy was it a good recommendation. It comes with 3 tacos and they are packed with fish. They were absolutely delicious. The tacos also come with a small side of elote which had a strong citrus flavor, absolutely delicious. All in all, I don't know why we don't come here more often but we will. Monty's should always be an option when the weather is right.

    Genuinely some of the worst service I have ever experienced…read more From the moment we arrived, the woman who seated us was extremely rude. She walked us to a table that was about to be directly in the sun, so we politely asked if we could sit at the table right next to it instead. Keep in mind, the restaurant was not very busy at all. She immediately told us no with an attitude that was completely unnecessary and honestly set the tone for the entire experience. Then our server brought out our $9 non-alcoholic drinks, and one of the glasses had what looked like actual dirt all around the rim. We pointed it out and asked to switch it for a tea instead. When he brought the tea, he explained that the "dirt" was supposedly just from the watermelon. It was 1000% dirt. Regardless of what they want to call it, the glass was visibly dirty and should never have been served to a customer. After that, our server barely came back to check on us. To make matters worse, when we received the bill, they had actually charged us for the drink we sent back because the glass was dirty. The food was below average as well, especially the fish dip. The non-alcoholic teas are also $9 each, which is insane considering the quality and overall experience. The entire establishment felt dirty and poorly taken care of, and the staff seemed more interested in standing in the corner gossiping than checking on their customers. This was our first time here, and we absolutely will not be coming back. The current 3.3-star rating is generous. Whoever owns or manages this place seriously needs to reevaluate the level of service and cleanliness because this experience was unacceptable. 0/10.

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    Fresh Florida Fisheries

    4.5
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    What an experience! First, it's a fish market. You pick out…read morewhat you want to eat (and they're very helpful if you're not sure what you're looking for.) Then you tell them how you'd like it cooked. They cook it up nicely! (Warning, if you go for the fish and chips, it's a cornbread batter, not a beer batter.) Some of the best lobster. Delicious eats, attentive and friendly staff. I'd go again when in the area.

    My first visit here and I sort of wish I'd read the other reviews before I came here. If so, I…read morewould have come at a time where I was hungry and for a mere five dollars had them prepare my meal for me. But that being said, I found it to be a very nice fish market. Now there is a huge downside that you immediately encounter when you arrive. The parking lot is exceptionally small and people are parked every which way, except in the spaces. Getting to the actual building will take some time. The neighboring lots have pretty clear signs that they will tell you if you park there. So you're stuck dealing with what it is. The fish variety is good, although not great. If you're looking for strictly local fish, you'll probably find what you want. Several varieties of snapper and the fish looked wonderful and fresh. Some of my favorites like hogfish and grouper. You can buy the whole fish and they'll fillet it for you or you can buy fillets if they have them of the fish that you want. But the part I missed is having them cook it for me. Now that is something I would like to try next time The downside is they strictly local fish. You won't find any flatfish and I was surprised that they did not have any U4 or U6 shrimp which I like to use to make paella. In addition, I did not see fresh scallops. They did have some nice lobster tails although I did not see other shellfish. Some people have said the prices are reasonable; I found them about 20 to 30% higher than other fish markets I visit. The people here are really nice in the market is attractive. I will be back as I said to get a meal cooked for me in part because it is closer than the fish markets I usually visit and also my curiosity after reading other reviews. I recommend this market if you have the patience to wait for a parking space. If you're looking for the larger shrimp for paella look elsewhere

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    All fish from this homemade paella purchased at Florida Fresh Fisheries and it was all excellent quality.
    All fish from this homemade paella purchased at Florida Fresh Fisheries and it was all excellent quality.
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