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La Michoacana Joankale

4.4 (28 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Julio H.

La Michoacana is off the beaten path, standing by itself and surrounded by tax offices and wire transfer shops, in what I would call the inner guts of the foregone Little Havana, and what has become Little Honduras/Nicaragua. This is probably not a nice area to walk around, not because it is crime full, but because there is nothing nice to look at. Only those who work around here visit La Michoacana, as well as the residents of the nearby areas. People may be puzzled to figure out how La Michoacana has survived. But if you stop by, you will figure it out right away. First, the place looks awesome, with lots of original art work depicting pop Mexican art, artwork that is also used as menus. Second, they are extremely helpful, because they are a family run business. And third, they have lots of food available. As far as foods available, this will be elaborate. This place labels itself as an ice cream shop. They sell ice creams, paletas, raspados, and some things I cannot pronounce or don't have the correct word for. Flavors include tequila, jamaica, horchata, mango, etc. Paletas (fruit/ice cream bars) come in arroz con leche, mango, etc. There are many flavors available but unfortunately I can't remember them all. But that is not all at La Michoacana. They also serve tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and something I have never seen, chicharrones, which is a large pork rind covered with all types of meats and vegetables and sauces. Interesting. Everything is made in house, fresh, and daily. But that is not all. Sorry for being redundant, but fresh juices, Mexican sodas, regular sodas are also available. And more importantly, they have a huge collection of Mexican candy. This place could also be a candy shop just by the amount of imported candy available. If you come here for Mexican candy only, you will most likely be equally satisfied. La Michoacana is definitively a look into Mexican culture. Candy, pops, drinks, food, this place is not only foodie heaven, it is also kids heaven. I see how the area has impacted the popularity of this ice cream shop, but this place is Mexico in Miami. And they have paletas. Yes, they do.

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So glad we found this spot ! Me and my boyfriend went in to just get one thing but, decided to stay for food and even left the place with snacks for later. First went in for the chamoyada, they were premade(which I was a little disappointed at first) but found out they made there there and it's ALL natural. I found out they have this nanche flavored ice cream, ITS A MUST.(nanche is a common fruit in Mexico) it was so natural and homeade , the seeds were still in it! And good chunks of the fruit itself. We also tried the queso fresa and mamay flavor(both were so good) While sitting there another customer ordered fresh tacos, the tortillas are homemade, so I HAD to get an order. You don't find too many places that make homemade tacos, so we ordered 3 tacos asada. My goodness they were delicious. As a snack we also got a chicharron preparado, and left with four popsicles to go, (Wednesday's they have a special on them for 2.25) I must say, this is a hidden jem! We came from Miami Beach and we're looking for some good Mexican food, a bit of a drive from our location but it was well worth of a trip! If in the area you have to check it out !

Oscar T.

The service was very inviting. They have everything and more for such a small and quaint venue. The paletas and ice cream flavors are all natural and delicious. I can't wait to go back over and over again. My new favorite spot for an inexpensive treat.

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Such a great hole in the wall I've cream place with the best ice cream in miami. I just love this place

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5 years ago

They have the best ice creams, I highly recommend them. Many flavors to choose from. Their nance paletas are delicious.

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4 years ago

Love the ice cream not the food. If you want real ice cream this is the place in little havena. They gave another one in homestead.

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6 years ago

A small place with excellent ice cream. The paletas are 10/10. I really like the coconut one. It's very refreshing!

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12 years ago

Delicious ice cream made from scratch, unique flavors...I'm in heaven! Definitely recommend this place!!!

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10 years ago

Excellent Natural Home Made Ice Cream, very down to earth.The coconut Ice Cream is top notch, cash only

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Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant

Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant

4.7
(318 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

My wife and I stopped by Don Maguey for the first time while passing through the area for lunch…read morebefore heading back home to Boca Raton. Parking was a bit challenging due to the limited number of spaces, but once we walked inside, the experience more than made up for it. We were warmly greeted by Carolina, who also became our server. She was incredibly patient and took her time walking us through the menu, explaining each dish and how everything is prepared. Her dedication to customer satisfaction truly stood out, and we hope management recognizes what an asset she is. Carolina proudly shared that every item on the menu is made in‑house, and it absolutely shows. My wife ordered the Quesadilla de Pollo with a side of Arroz Mexicano and couldn't stop talking about the exceptional flavors. I chose the Tostada al Pastor, a small Tortilla Soup, and a side salad. Everything was delicious, but the Tortilla Soup was the star of the meal--a perfect example of why in‑house preparation matters. Since we're not from the area, we weren't sure where to go for lunch, and we truly lucked out choosing Don Maguey--and having Carolina as our server. Thank you, Carolina. As the banner on the app says, MEXICAN FOOD MADE WITH LOVE, and our visit proved it.

BEWARE: Before I get to the food; the waitress is manipulating the system to receive more of a tip…read more My food total charge with tax was $60 and change, I left a $10 and change tip. When I looked 20 minutes after at my credit card statement read I had been charged $77 and change pending a potential tip on top of that, even with tip included it is still over approximately $7 what I signed off for. We called to determine the prices of each individual meal and "the manager" was stumbling to tell us the prices for everything. Even with the fake numbers that were given to us it still didn't add up correctly. I remember the prices for the 3 meals my family and I ordered and I remember what the check said. I let it be because maybe they need more than I do. As for the food, I'm born and raised on the border of Mexico and although I must say it does scream authenticity especially on appearance the meat is bland, and that "Mexican rice" is by far the worst tasting rice I've had. For a casual person that likes Mexican food you may like it, but if you know what you're tasting you will not. Also, they didn't have 4 different things on the menu available ultimately leading me to have to go with my 5th option. It is very expensive for what it is, and even more expensive when your waitress manipulates the system.

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Tacos & Cantina La Potranca

Tacos & Cantina La Potranca

4.5
(177 reviews)
8.0 mi
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this is the only place where i'll eat tacos de lengua, everything is so so good the ambience is…read moregood they have tables outside, because he place inside is a bit small, service always amazing and the drinks are so good! ------ Este es el único lugar donde como tacos de lengua, todo esta tan bueno, el ambiente es normal, tienen mesas afuera, porque el lugar adentro es un poco pequeño, ¡el servicio siempre es increíble y las bebidas son muy ricas!

July 14, 2026. We…read morearrived at 2:30 pm and left after 9:20 pm. We returned to La Potranca Tacos & Cantina. Mauricio was at the bar and we definitely missed being under his attention by not sitting there. Eliezer (the Venezuelan waiter from Mérida) took care of us in the dining room. Both are always very friendly and attentive. This time we decided to sit in the dining room because we were a group of three and had a lot to talk about. The place has 4 TVs and we were able to enjoy the France vs Spain match. We all ordered La Tropical Draft beer, a light, smooth, and very refreshing blonde. In total we had 16 beers . We shared nachos with grilled steak, which were very good (they pour the melted cheese right at the table). We also ordered tripa tacos well toasted (that's the technique) as we requested, and they came out excellent. Note: They have different promotions or offers depending on the day, not a regular happy hour variety, so it's good to be aware of that. The restaurant offers a good variety of 8 salsas: Sirloin, Chips, Guacamole, Verde, Vicente, Pastor, Chilanga, and Asada. Good atmosphere, pleasant service, and tasty food. We'll definitely keep coming back.

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Ojo de Agua

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4.3
(313 reviews)
1.3 mi
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I knew when I saw the 4.3 Yelp rating and hundreds of great reviews, this was the place !! And it…read moresure lived up to its expectations... actually, it surpassed them! The hardest part about dining here was deciding what I wanted to order. I could have ordered the entire menu it looked so good! Helpful tip... check out the menu and know what you're going to order before you get in line. Otherwise you're going to be pressured to order at the front of the line. When you walk in, you place your order and pay for it and take a table number. You need to find your own table. Our service was pretty quick, despite how busy the restaurant was. My cold brew was very good and a nice start to the meal. Our guacamole came next and it was nicely styled with pomegranate, cheese and cilantro on top. Yum! The real star of the show for me was this unassuming looking House Club Sandwich that was to die for. Seriously ... it was so good. I ordered mine without the ham, and it was divine! I wish i lived closer. I'm already dreaming of coming back. My son ordered some kind of short rib/beef burrito and it disappeared so quickly I didn't even get to snap a photo. This is a perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, I highly recommend it. One thing I can say is that it's on the pricey side. $113 lunch for 2 added up super fast but it was well worth it. I'll be dreaming of that sandwich til my next visit!

I was so excited to come here because of the great reviews, but I was disappointed. We ordered a…read morecouple of items, but the only ones that were good were the horchata matcha and the acai bowl. On top of the food being bad, it was incredibly expensive too. They also automatically add tip. I ordered the quesadilla, and there is an option to add mushrooms/onions on the menu. Online it shows the quesadilla is $13, when I ordered it was $14 + 2.50 for onions and tomatoes (which ended up coming on the side). Also, when I asked to order that, the waitress was a bit rude. So I ended up paying $17.82 for a terrible quesadilla and experience. I really liked the horchata matcha though (hence the 2 stars).

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Koko

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4.3
(342 reviews)
3.4 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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4.2
(1.2k reviews)
2.3 mi
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Some friends treated me to dinner for my birthday celebration tonight, and we headed to Wynwood…read more After walking around and checking out a few places, we decided to stop at Bakon--and what a fantastic choice! From the moment we arrived, we were seated immediately. Our server, Francisco, was exceptional, and Exantus, the server assistant, was equally impressive. They worked together like a well-oiled machine. Exantus constantly made sure our table was cleared of empty plates and glasses, and he kept the table dry by wiping away the condensation from our drinks. With the Miami heat, that little extra attention made a big difference. Francisco provided outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He answered all of our questions, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The drinks were fabulous--we enjoyed several different margaritas with a variety of flavors, and every one was delicious. I can't remember the names of all the dishes we ordered, but I can honestly say everything we tried was amazing. The food was flavorful, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Between the outstanding service, incredible food, delicious cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere, Bakon made my birthday celebration even more special. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Wynwood. I'll definitely be back!

Visited Bakan during the World Cup final (Argentina vs. Spain) with a large party, and they…read moregraciously accommodated us as a walk-in--we were fortunate to snag indoor seating on a whim in Wynwood, and I'm grateful for that. The server was phenomenal, and the food tasted great, though portions run a little small for the price. One thing that caught me off guard: most of the table ordered tacos and enchiladas, but when the plates arrived, the "tacos" were essentially flautas and the "enchiladas" were more like tacos (the photo shown is the enchiladas). Naming aside, both dishes were delicious. We were also celebrating a birthday, and the staff sang for her and brought out a complimentary dessert--hands down the best brownie dessert I've ever had. The drinks were good, the food came out hot, and the ambiance was wonderful, with friendly, kind staff throughout. What did we order? Chorizo Queso: Not your traditional dipping queso, but FULL of flavor and the chorizo was great, decent portion. The table loved this. Comes with some warm fresh purple corn tortillas! 9/10 Guacamole: Nothing extraordinary, standard guac, I wish there was more guac and chips! The tortillas these come with are the same as the queso but fried and uncut. A little different but it was a nice change! 7/10 Chicken and Chorizo Enchiladas: Not your standard enchilada that you may be used to! Full of flavor though and everything was cooked very well! 8/10! Drinks: 10/10 Fair warning: expect a bit of sticker shock when the bill arrives.

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Taqueria Viva México

Taqueria Viva México

4.4
(536 reviews)
1.6 mi
$

The purpose of a food crawl is to theoretically try a variety of bites, typically with one theme…read more This was the case la few Sundays back for a taco crawl UYE. Having stayed till closing of two music week events the prior to evenings, this was in my mind a great recovery meal. Despite the name, this restaurant is not just Mexican, but actually fusion with Uruguayan cuisine. The main courses focused on that area, and the tacos had a lot of exotica such as ear and tongue. Given my preferences, and my stomach, the only basic options that I would get were there Al Pastor and chicken tacos, five dollars each. The menu said that they had alcohol, but apparently not on that week, supposedly for some bureaucratic issue. The tacos were served with just the tortilla and the meat, along with a basket of fixings, such as cilantro and line. No complaints of the food really, the tacos were actually well seasoned and for my taste buds made even better with the hot sauce that left a yummy after burn. When I went to the bathroom, the handle on the door was damaged. Besides that, in the end I was not feeling the place especially that there was a mandatory gratuity.

Stopped in for fast, delicious late night eats. Came because of the high yelp rating and will come…read moreback because it lives up to its reputation. We were starving and ordered quickly, got our food after just a few short minutes along with two trays of sauces and fixings. The quesabirria was INSANELY delicious, and the tacos were too. We enjoyed a glass of maracuya which is always so nice. Friendly and quick service on top of yummy food makes it an easy restaurant to keep going back to.

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Mega Quesadilla con Guacamole was great and enough for 2-3 people!
Mega Quesadilla con Guacamole was great and enough for 2-3 people!
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Uptown 66

4.4
(328 reviews)
4.8 mi
$$

I have heard so much around this place and I can confidently say it lives up to the hype!…read more Finding parking nearby is a bit tricky as it is only street parking and there's only outside dining available. The music selection is fire though and I was jamming out the whole time while waiting for my food. I complimented them on the music selection and they mentioned the owner is dominican and puerto rican which explained the great music selection. I was helped out by Adrian and his service was helpful in finding what dishes to order. I took my food to go and it was piping hot, definitely made fresh to order which I enjoyed. The nachos were what I was most eager to try as they are all the rage on social media. They lived up to the hype and that nacho cheese is absolute gold. I love that it's served in a pizza box. It just makes it iconic. It travels well and everything was still hot when I got home. The Al Pastor taco was just okay, nothing to write home about but now the steak burrito was really really good. I love that they don't have rice in their burritos and instead replace it with potatoes, which is absolutely delicious. They give two different types of salsas with your order plus limes and the green salsa is unreal. Add it to everything for a flavor boost! All in all this place is fire and if you're craving nachos, this is definitely the place you should come to get your fix!

So I've been ordering food from uptown 66 for 5 years. I live a few blocks away and it was our…read morefavorite place to grab a quick bite or late night meal. Ever since I tried their steak Caesar salad I've been obsessed. That was my usual from there for 5 years. 2 nights ago we ordered from uptown and when we got our order I was so angry I didn't want to even eat my food. 1. Steak literally looked like wet dog food 2. They no longer do the frisée salad instead It's just plain old Romaine lettuce 3. For some reason they stopped giving their salsa now which was the highlight of my order 4. The container is so small and the egg was so hot that it melted all the Parmesan cheese and it was just a nasty glob 5. The eggs were so over boiled that they had that grey tint on the yolk and smelled horrible 6. 2 salads cost almost $50 so jokes on us Never again!!! I've literally banned uptown from our house. The audacity to charge so much for a mid salad topped with nasty dog food looking "steak"

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