Where do I begin?! High-quality seafood? Yes. Authentic Ecuadorian flavor? Absolutely. Delicious food? Yes. Sign me up!!! When I heard La Pata Gorda was coming from Ecuador to Coral Gables, I knew I had to try it. I definitely went a little crazy ordering, but every bite made it worth it. First up were the grilled conchas (grilled oysters) and WOW! These were the star of the night. The flavor was so unique and absolutely incredible. Next was the shrimp ceviche, which was different from the lighter versions I usually have since this one had more of an orange colored sauce, but the flavor was still very much there, super good! Then I tried the encebollado, a true Ecuadorian staple, and it was delicious as well. Lastly, I had the seco de chivo. It was okay, not the best I've had, but definitely not the worst either. I just don't think that's their specialty. The seafood is clearly where they shine. For dessert, I got the coconut flan and it did not disappoint! I also tried their mango mule mocktail, which was really good and refreshing. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the service was top-notch, and overall it was such a great experience. I'd absolutely recommend coming here for the seafood, so definitely go check them out! read more

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La Pata Gorda did not disappoint. I was a bit hesitant based the most recent reviews, those were not good :/ but nonetheless my meal was delightful and delicious! I went for a glass of red sangria, the croquetas and the jipijapa ceviche. All these flavors were having a party in the mouth!! Attentive service and overall a comfortable atmosphere. I would def be back to try more yummies! Parking is a pain in the booty! After all it is The Gables. read more

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The food is consistently high quality, and every visit has been a great experience. The flavors are always on point, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation. Even though it's not the cheapest option, the reliability and quality make it worth it. It's one of those places you can count on for a great meal every time. read more

Honestly gteat experience! Went to lunch with my girls and loved the food and wine! The seafood was fresh and the sauces were packed with flavor. I loved it. I eill say that we got one of the platters and some of the sauces felt redundant, but never the less deliciousious. Our server was lovely and attentive. The restaurant is very pretty with Mediterranean tropical vibes. Great for reuniting with friends. read more

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So happy to have a place that you can have Ecuadorian food. To be honest thinking about food is what I miss the most about Ecuador. Service was acceptable. Ambience was quiet. The decoration was splendid. The most important part is that makes you feel home. I had the honor to share this meal with my sister and I really enjoyed it. It was good. Encebollado could be explained as a fish soup- you can add shrimp and of course don't forget to add green plantain chips. In the coast side of Ecuador, we have the green plantains. Fact: Ecuador is ranking as one of major exporter of plantains. Yeah, we love green plantains, we fried them and called them PA-TA-CO-NES. We add some cheese and dip it into "sal prieta" which is dark salt, made from the peanuts and achiote. It's amazing!! Try it. I really went for the encebollado, it was a 9 out of 10, but I know for sure one of the best things is cazuela and crab . Can't wait to come back and try another dishes! read more

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La Pata Gorda was an amazing experience! It's a small place, and we were lucky to arrive before the rush because it gets packed -- and for good reason. The food was incredible and everything we ordered, including the drinks, was delicious. The service was also very nice; our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

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The restaurant was pretty packed for a Saturday but they were accommodating with our large party. Our server did a great job in explaining the menu in the simplest manner. Hubby & I shared: A sampler dish: fried octopus with fish & plantain chips, crab, ceviche & chopsue. Branzino with a side of creamy risotto. Overall, the meal was satisfying after a long day. read more

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Delicious Ecuadorian food which also offers the perfect spot for people watching. Located on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, La Pata Gorda offers both inside and outdoor seating. Parking is either street parking, valet or there are parking garages within walking distance. We opted for the parking garages as it was a beautiful night. Same reason we also opted for a table outside. Great spot to enjoy your meal but also people watch as you have a good amount of foot traffic on the mile. As it was our first time trying Ecuadorian food we had many questions and our server was great. He was patient and answered everything. We started with the Jipijapa Style ceviche, the Carapacho Croquetas and an order of Boloncitos. The ceviche was super fresh and had a good amount and variety of seafood. I will say that this is not your typical ceviche as it had a nutty maybe even slight peanut butter flavor in the sauce. So it is not your traditional but I was not complaining. It was really good and very refreshing. My tip would be to eat it straight out of the bowl with a spoon. That was you can get a good amount of that delicious sauce. The Carapacho Croquetas were probably the star of the night. The combo of Crab and sweet plantains was phenomenal. The breading was also perfectly crispy but not greasy over over fried at all. I would keep going back for these over and over again. It's a must. The Boloncitos, I wasn't a fan off. It was like a fried ball of Morongo or smashed green plantains. It needed a sauce or something else to break the denseness of the bite. For entrees, we went with the risotto with seabass which was the Catch of the Day and the Signature Cazuela. Both were really good. The risotto was again delicious and the seabass was perfectly cooked. The Cazuela had a beautiful presentation. Both the shrimp and fish again were cooked to perfection. The plaintain and peanut sauce made for great combo. Rounding it all off with a cold Ecuadorian beer called Club Verde. Truly a gem of a restaurant and my first endeavor into Ecuadorian cuisine was a success thanks to La Pata Gorda. Looking forward to coming back and trying more stuff on their menu. Highly recommended. read more

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Food ingredients and combination of flavors taste great! Main plates are of good size to share not so much on the quantity but because may feel heavy on the stomach. The plates are rich in sauce, fried ingredients and crab grease. Delicious flavors! Service was nice but was taking too long to serve at lunch time. The place is well decorated and with numerous tables inside. The recommended one is the Chopsué mixto with crab and shrimp. Will definitely go back. read more

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I've been meaning to write this review for a long time. When considering value, this might just have been the best restaurant I've ever been to. Service was amazing, location was super convenient (we walked from the hotel to the train, the caught a free trolley to Miracle Mile). Drinks were great, food options were plentiful and portions were large. On top of that, prices were less than what I'd pay for the same thing in Minnesota. Would recommend anyone visiting the area give this place a try, I just wish we'd discovered it earlier on during our trip! read more

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The experience was excellent. From the service to the ambiance, up and down it was a very pleasurable experience here. The dishes here is everything we ordered. I would highly recommend any of the fish dishes here as that's what they're known for. Get the spicy sauce on the side, it's paired well with all the dishes! read more

La Pata Gorda - Traditional Potato Locro - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Came here on a weekday night excited to try Ecuadorian food for the first time. It was still the last fifteen minutes of happy hour, so we shared a drink and a cevichito off for the happy hour menu. Confused as to why there were only 2 food options we could choose from the happy hour menu. Maybe they ran out, and we did order in the last fifteen minutes of happy hour. Ordered the cevichitos and hot star drink. The cevichitos ($9 during happy hour) was the creamy type of ceviche which I liked. They asked if we wanted hot sauce with it, and they brought out a spicy salsa like sauce with onions--it was refreshing and definitely has a kick. The hot star drink ($10 during happy hour) was a sweet treat. Also shared the catch of the day ($32) which came with fried fish, shrimp, octopus, calamari, and risotto). I liked the variety, the fish had that fried crispy exterior but still soft inside. Risotto was creamy and rich, paired well with the seafood. Service was good, attentive, and made great recommendations! At the end, we got a complimentary mini shot (vodka, milk, mint) to cleanse the palette--I appreciate the added touch. Seating available indoors and outdoors. Parking available via street parking or can pay at nearby garages. Overall a little pricey but makes sense since it's seafood and tasted great. Glad I tried it! read more

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This was our first try at La Pata Gorda. Had several friends rave about the Ecuadorian food. It was pleasantly tasty. Tried the Signature Cazuela which is a Traditional Ecuadorian dish made with green plantain, with roasted peanuts sauce with shrimp and fish which was served with a side of rice. It was really flavorful, portion was big enough to share. Will definitely return, real soon! read more

La Pata Gorda - SIGNATURE Cazuela - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Nerea our waitress was great and the food was yummy! The crab chopsuey was my favorite! read more

La Pata Gorda - La Pata Gorda Platter - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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La Pata Gorda is a nice restaurant with good food and decent prices. We had made reservations and our table was ready when promised. Once seated, our waiter promptly took care of drinks and appetizers. Conchitas were on the salty side, and crab claws were simple but delicious. We also ordered cazuela de mariscos, encebollado, grilled corvina (catch of the day), and Chopsue. Everything was good. In my opinion, the Cazuela de mariscos was too thick. But it had a good flavor. The ambiance is nice, and the service was attentive. The restaurant looks good and very clean. read more

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Outstanding Ecuadorian seafood cuisine. We ordered the fish soup aka Encebollado. It had fantastic and very rich flavor. It was served with a side of plantain chips and very savory cassava with plentiful chunks of fish and onions. We added shrimp to our soup and also order a side of fried plantains with cheese. Both tasted VERY delicious. As for drink Passionfruit juice that was very refreshing and sweet. The venue is small but it has a very welcoming and beautiful decoration. We didn't have a reservation when we arrived but someone cancelled and we were able to find a table very soon. The staff was very friendly and Junior took great care of us. I highly recommend this restaurant for the service and the seafood cuisine. read more

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Unexpectedly, I was in Miami overnight after one of those travel days! Thankfully, Miami is a cool city to find great food! After looking on Yelp, I came across La Pata Gorda and I wanted to check it out! I made a same day reservation for one. I utilized ride-share so I can't comment on parking but it's on a street called Miracle Mile with lots of shops and dining options. I was warmly greeted and seated upon arrival. My server was Byron and he was very knowledgeable about the menu. La Pata Gorda is Ecuadorian cuisine focused on seafood, specifically, crab. Every dish has seafood, which is great for me but sharing in case you've ever dined with someone who goes to a seafood restaurant for poultry or steak! The restaurant is what I'd call boho-chic and it didn't feel awkward to dine alone there. Food: I ordered grilled conchas as an appetizer. The presentation came with fire that lasted for 3-4 minutes! For the main course, I had Chopsué. This was an interesting dish. Not bad, but also if I returned, I'd try something else. Drinks: I had a tequila sour (like a pisco sour) and the restaurant provided a shot on the house. It was cream based with a mint liqueur. All in all, I had a great dining experience and the food was good. read more

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La Pata Gorda was such a win--great energy, attentive service, and beautifully crafted food that really delivered on flavor. I appreciated how well they handled my gluten allergy, too. It's not always easy to find places this good and this accommodating. We sat outside and it was a lovely night out. The patio had a relaxed but polished vibe and small touches, like the purse holder they offered, really stood out. It made the whole experience feel thoughtful and welcoming. We started with the Hibiscus Tequila Sours, which were balanced, floral, and not too sweet. Definitely worth ordering again. For the appetizer, we shared the Grilled Conchas. They were fresh, perfectly cooked, and had a light smoky flavor from the grill. The presentation was lovely and the staff made sure mine was safe for my gluten allergy, which I really appreciated. For my entrée, I had the Chopsue...a bold, comforting dish with rice, crab, plantains, and a house sauce that tied it all together. It was rich without being heavy and had the kind of depth you remember. My partner had the Empachadito, which he loved. It was packed with flavor and had a great mix of textures, definitely a standout dish if you're hungry and want something hearty. We didn't make it to dessert, but we'll definitely be back. Between the great drinks, quality seafood, and thoughtful service, La Pata Gorda is a spot I'd happily return to and recommend to anyone looking for a fresh, flavorful meal in a comfortable setting. read more

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The food was very good from the greeting in the entrance to the end of our day. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us very good recommendations. The ambience is very pleasant. Overall very good restaurant experience. read more

La Pata Gorda - Crab bisque - delicious - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Restaurant has a nice vibe, great location, good music. Service is very slow and staff is disorganized. The staff is very nice but not coordinated. Not sure if they have enough staff as there were only 3 tables busy inside. They brought our food and forgot the appetizers. When I reminded them about the appetizers they brought one app and forgot the second one. We ordered three of the whole crab pot. Crabs come complete body, "yuk". It's a mess and looks disgusting. Not my personal favorite. The crab bisque was delicious and the seafood cazuela was also delicious. The cheesecake and coffee was also good. Not certain I will return. read more

La Pata Gorda - Glass for smatching crab - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Best seafood ever!! It was so flavorful. The ambiance was authentic and charming. The service was very quick and to the point as well. We shared all of the food and we loved it. The cazuela was extremely tasty and the catch of the day was amazing!! Must try for sure and we will back in no time again!!! Nelson was super helpful and very attentive! read more

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Good was great unique flavors we tried the tuna Tatar with truffle oil I think it need it something to complement the truffle oil and bring it down a little. We have the planting with cheese great we try the encebollado classic delicious dessert cheesecake my wife say it was some saltines in it that she wasn't happy about it but maybe next time no salt but still a solid 4 stars the place is gorgeous clean decor service was a little on the slow side but went they asked you if you needed anything were very polite definitely will recommend this restaurant if I am in the area definitely will go there again . read more

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My husband and I came to Miami and Key West for vacation, and this was our first meal! The ambiance was so charming, and the staff were so professional and friendly. Everything was so delicious, and we had such a lovey time! It's such a unique place and we highly recommend it. read more

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Awesome place to visit in miracle mile. It's also a great place for dates. The food is an amazing, I suggest you try to the baklava it's my favorite.The service is decent, it could be better. Overall I would definitely suggest anyone to try this place. read more

This is our 4th time here and we come from Parkland, Fl, so 50-1:15 drive. The food is delicious: we got chopsue, conchas asadas,seafood parrillada, crab bisque, crab croquetas; for drinks the famous cuzqueñas, and for drinks: la aniñada y tequila sour, all great!! Byron was our waiter for 3rd time and he is very knowledgeable and offer an outstanding service. We really are willing to drive the hour to enjoy this great restaurant! Highly recommended!!! read more

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Excellent service and food. The atmosphere is on point and servers are very friendly. Highly recommend this place.

This place is absolutely delicious! If I could afford to eat here a few times a week, I would. The service was a little slow for a work lunch, but that could have been our fault for not telling them we had limited time. There were three of us, and we decided to share so we could try different things. This is the way to go, in my opinion. We had the Jipijapa cevishe, the cazuela, and the LPG rice. That ceviche was one of the best I have had. The cazuela was impressive and delicious, as was the LPG rice. This food and their presentation is quite the culinary experience. read more

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I went there 4 times . First time was very good, second time very good but the third and fourth time no no no the food was terrible. Last night the catch of the day was terrible and they even gave us the name of the wrong fish. I am done with this place. read more

La Pata Gorda was so good! We went for weekday lunch and had the Chopsue, crab meat, rice, fried plantains, and sauce. Delicious. Dessert was a pistachio baklava-style treat, flaky and just sweet enough. Byron was our server and he was fantastic. They've got lunch specials depending on the day. Definitely going back! read more

La Pata Gorda - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Returned recently to give them a 2nd chance. Ordered the arroz marinero. The only complaint is the breaded fried calamari they added as garnish. Ambience is good and service fast. You won me over. read more

Service was amazing. Food was delish! Definitely will be back, try the Empachadito! Yunier was the best with service! read more

La Pata Gorda - Grilled Concha's - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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What a great spot! My Husband and I went for date night this Friday and really enjoyed the experience. The service was very attentive and felt like a really upscale restaurant, but the vibe of the restaurant wasn't stuffy at all. The decor inside is really nice. The plates and cups that were used for serving were really nice as well. I got my drink in a little crab cup and thought that was so cute! We ordered the grilled concha's to start and they were delicious. For entrees we got the Jipijapa ceviche and Chopsue with the extra toppings. Everything was served beautifully! The jipijapa was really interesting and we got it because my husband loves peanuts, and he absolutely loved it. I definitely prefer a more traditional ceviche but I am so glad we tried it. The chopsue was incredible and I definitely recommend the version with the extra toppings. We could not stop eating it even though we were stuffed!! We also got a side of Mac and cheese which was really good in my opinion and satisfied the craving I had alllll week for Mac and cheese. The cocktails were really well made. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu! read more

La Pata Gorda - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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I gathered up all my Ecuadorians (plus 1 Puerto Rican) and made my way to La Pata Gorda! Right off the bat, I was in love with the decor. It's very chic, yet welcoming. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Our server for the night was Nerea and she was a GEM!! She made tons of suggestions and explained the menu to us from top to bottom. We started off with a couple of pitchers of sangria and ordered a few appetizers. Amount them was the Carapacho croquetas, the seafood chicharon, crab and shrimp salad, the crab claws and the jipijapa ceviche. Everything was delicious, but those crab claws!!! Man they took me back to my abuelitas house, to a table full of crabs, and my entire family hammering away. I closed my eyes and allowed the amazing taste to take me HOME. For our main courses we ordered a bunch of stuff, including the branzino, the brujo filet, lobster tails, the locro, the rib eye, the marinero rice and a couple Chopsue. As sides the patacon with queso fresco was ordered, a few sides of the moro, and sweet plantain with queso fresco. My chopsue I ordered with the sauces on the side. Based on pictures I saw from IG, it appeared to be too saucy for my taste. I loved that they could accommodate that and it allowed me to make the dish my own. Guys this cocolon is EVERYTHING!!! It was delicious and perfectly crunchy! Although none of us had any room left for dessert, we couldn't just leave without giving it a try. We ordered some flan de coco and Higos cheesecake. Both of these deserts were incredible! As if the meal and service couldn't get any better, we were given a complimentary shot. It's a mixture of mint liqueur, vodka, and condensed milk super yummy and just the right amount of sweet. I don't know why it took me so long to make it out here, but I'm glad I did! Not gonna lie, I went in not expecting much, cause I'm pretty set in my ways with my family's Ecuadorian style of cooking. I've also never found an Ecuadorian spot that reminded me so much of being back home. La pata gorda did not disappoint. I will definitely be back! read more

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Byron was a fantastic server and the food was exceptional. Cool design inside. Great cocktails (happy hour until 7pm was a great deal!!!) Right on Miracle Mile. Must try when I'm Coral Gables read more

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First time having Ecuadorean food and let me tell you it was delicious! We tried several dishes on the menu and none disappointed. Staff was very accommodating and pleasant, we even had our waiter pick one of our dishes and took his recommendations on drinks 10/10. read more

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We all really enjoyed the food and service. Glad we gave it a try. Very reasonably priced compared to to other Miami restaurants.

HUGE disappointment! Went with my family and the food was mediocre, at best! My son-in-law is Ecuadorian and he was NOT impressed. Most of the appetizers and entrees were served cold and the service was awful. We went on 12/30, and perhaps the service staff was lean (due to the holidays), but there wasn't a single dish served that was hot - except for my grandson's food. Very expensive, and definitely overrrated. I would NOT recommend!!! read more

Crab Overdose The amount of excitement I had towards this restaurant is unreal. Given that I'm from Ecuador, the fact that there is such a scarcity of good Ecuadorian restaurants always bugged me. Which is why I was so excited to see La Pata Gorda change the scene by bringing high class Ecuadorian food to Miami. This restaurant is a chain in Ecuador and its many locations have been successful by bringing flavor and quality ingredients to their dishes. While the Miami menu is a fraction of what we can find in Ecuador, it is definitely the start we've been itching for. We started off the meal with the croquettes. Incredible boom of flavor. A mixture of crab and plantain, why haven't I had this before ?! The jipijapa ceviche is a new take to any ceviche you've had. This is very traditional to Manabi as they incorporate peanut butter to the sauce giving it a more earthy nutty take to ceviche. Make sure to use the plantain chips to scoop each bite. Our next two favorites were the chopsue and the marinero. Both are great in size and will basically guarantee you'll be full at the end. These are dishes that you've never had in Miami and you start to wonder why we waited so long to have these. Areas of improvement ‼ - Service was satisfactory, the team was very slow to refill water and would often need to be reminded to refill - The crab claws were said to come with 8 portions we only got 6 (as pictured ) - One of our orders was not placed in the system so we had to wait for the dish to be made - We were told there was no lemonade but heard many people order lemonade. Since we were next to the bartender area we even saw the lemonade be served. - The attitude of our waitress overall was standoffish. We were so excited to try out this place and she slightly ruined the experience - Untimely serving of dishes. One of our party members had their main served as soon as the appetizers were served. The next two mains did not come out for another 30 minutes. The missed main did not come out for another 15 minutes. Timing needs to be improved. CARAPACHO CROQUETAS - 18 Ecuadorian mangrove crab meat with sweet & spicy plantains. Served with red pepper aioli. CRAB CLAWS - 26 Envolved with the pot flavor and criolla sauce (8). JIPIJAPA STYLE - 27 An iconic Ecuadorian ceviche: shrimp, octopus and the catch of the day with roasted peanuts sauce and citrus marinade. Topped with avocado mousse. CHOPSUÉ - 27 Crab meat served with white rice or cocolón, fried plantains, our house special sauce and criolla sauce. MARINERO - 28 Shrimp, squid, crab black clam Served with fried plantains. read more

La Pata Gorda - Special Mother's Day menú - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Food was amazing. Everything was made fresh. We tried the mixed ceviche with cheese and patacones, chapsue was out of this world, really really good. Byron our server was on point. Amazing service read more

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Como en casa... Excelente servicio, excelente ambiente Y gracias a Byron que siempre nos brinda la mejor atención read more