The food was amazing! Such a big portion I made three meals out of it. Can't wait to go back and…read moretry the lunch menu, which I am sure is as good as the brunch.

We stopped here before heading to the theater, and it's always a reliable choice. We parked in the…read morerestaurant's lot, which was an additional $20, but it was well worth it for the convenience. A friend and I split the shrimp skewers and a delicious salad, and it turned out to be just the right amount of food. The restaurant is within walking distance of the theater, making it a great pre-show option. Our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed at first because she was juggling several tables, but things eventually settled down and the service improved. Overall, this is a dependable spot before a show. Just be sure to make a reservation, especially on theater nights! I know why they stay in business because they have good food and have a great location. You know what they say -Location, location, location!

El Tamarindo Café -- Fort Lauderdale's Best-Kept Latin Secret…read moreIf you haven't been to El Tamarindo Café on State Road 84, you're missing one of Fort Lauderdale's true hidden gems. This place is the real deal -- a family-owned Latin American restaurant that covers all the bases, from Cuban and Argentine classics to Salvadoran, Honduran, and Mexican-inspired dishes, all under one roof. The menu is a love letter to Latin cuisine. The churrasco is cooked to perfection, the ceviche is bright and fresh, and the palomilla steak is everything you'd want it to be -- tender, well-seasoned, and surprisingly affordable. The seafood is a standout too; they name their fish dishes by the actual fish, which tells you everything about the care and honesty they bring to the kitchen. What really sets El Tamarindo apart is the atmosphere. White tablecloths, warm service, and a dining room that feels like someone actually put thought into making you comfortable. The drinks are reasonably priced and happy hour is a great way to start the evening. Owner Alex runs a tight ship, and it shows in every plate that comes out of that kitchen. Whether you're dropping in for a casual lunch or settling in for a full dinner with the family, this spot delivers every time. Highly recommend. Fort Lauderdale is lucky to have it.

Excellent food and service every time we visit. Definitely one of our favorites to go to. So many…read moredifferent menu food options to choose from

Came here with the husband on a date night last night. Located in the meridien hotel this…read morerestaurant is very hidden. But I liked that about it. A hidden gem. We came with our own bottle of wine which they were very nice to waive the corking fee. We ordered the skirt steak, ceviche and Cobb salad. The food was delicious. Small portions but very good. No complaints on the food at all. Basic but still good. Our service was not good at all. The waitress was very rude unfortunately. However we still enjoyed our time and happy we came out.

I wish I could give a million stars!…read more Toro is located inside the Le Meridien hotel in Dania Beach. You have to go in the parking lot and get a ticket, but the restaurant will validate it. It has its own entrance from the parking lot. Right when you walk in, it feels very nice and upscale. My husband and I came for a happy hour experience, and tried just about everything. All of it was incredible! The guac was served with a mixture of plantain chips and tortilla chips, which I loved. The corn empanadas were surprisingly a little spicy, but delicious. The mac and cheese came in a skillet with tajin breadcrumbs, and was super creamy and delicious. The elote was probably my favorite. You can't beat truffle! I also especially loved the yuca that came with the beef. The drinks were super strong. After about a drink and a half (the hibiscus margarita and the Mexican mojito), I found myself needing to probably cut myself off. We sat at the bar, and the server who helped us was really nice. If you're looking for a nicer and more upscale happy hour experience, this is it. It's a great night out with amazing food. Highly highly highly recommended!

Amazing tasty delicious food that I highly recommend for everybody to come seven days a week…read more There's great drink the bars to come and relax. They also have amazing chicken steak, T-bone and so much more I love their chicken breast, their beans, their tortillas as well I the queso fresco! AMAZING service & amazing waitress

Me giving this place a 2-star review is honestly me being nice. The service was horrible…read more We walked in and the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told to sit anywhere, which was fine, but then we ordered 2 waters and a passion fruit margarita and waited almost 30 minutes just to get them. On top of that, the drink order was wrong. She served us what tasted like salty mango juice -- and I say "juice" because there was absolutely no alcohol in it. Then we ordered a simple meal: a few chicken tacos, pork tacos, and an order of chicharrón. Somehow that still took 30-45 minutes, and the order was missing items when it finally arrived. That's crazy for an order of 4 chicken tacos and 4 pork tacos. The tacos honestly weren't even that good either. The only thing that was actually good was the chicharrón. People always say "good food takes time," and sure, that's understandable when a restaurant is busy. But this place wasn't even halfway full. There were plenty of open tables inside and outside, so the wait made no sense -- especially considering the food wasn't worth it.

Amazing food and friendly staff. The interior is decorated nicely but the location is kind of…read morerandom but it didn't matter. The food here is incredible!! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating and the Cachapa was 10/10 (I ordered the carne asada) I'll be back when I'm in town again!

I went there with my parents and my 2 daughters for my birthday lunch yesterday, and I was very…read moredisappointed at the food. We got a picada, punta gorda, 2 soups, and a couple of lemonades. Unfortunately, the beef in the picada was extremely chewy so we couldn't eat it (my dogs enjoyed it at home). La punta gorda had zero flavor. Las papas criollas were dripping oil when bit. I am only giving a 3 star because of the service. The waiters were nice and attentive, and the host was super sweet to my girls. I think this place is good for breakfast. I've heard they have the best coffee, just not for lunch.

Came back to bring some friends, and everyone agreed this was the best meal of the night! This…read moreplace definitely isn't a hidden gem anymore--it was packed. There was a large party that seemed to cause major delays, and we ended up waiting about an hour for our food. Thankfully, the drinks were strong, so we had a great time catching up while we waited. We started with the guacamole, which was incredibly fresh and addictive. I ordered the Fresh Herbs Swai, and although they were out of the coconut rice, the dish was still flavorful and delicious. We also tried the Cuban 4 Leches cake and flan, and both were pretty good. Despite the long wait, this remains one of my favorite low-key spots. The food never disappoints, and I plan to return whenever I'm in the area.

We came here after the World Cup final match expecting to have a nice dinner. The first couple of…read moredishes, including the nachos, were actually pretty good. Everything changed when our fajitas arrived. We ordered the Mixed Fajitas with beef steak, shrimp, and chicken. After we'd been eating for a while, my husband suddenly said the steak smelled and tasted spoiled. I realized I had noticed an odd smell when I ate a piece earlier, but I thought maybe it was just me. Then one of our friends said she thought it tasted bad too and had actually spit it out into a napkin. We immediately called the server over. He took the entire cast-iron fajita skillet back to the kitchen and said he would check with the chef. After a long wait, he came back and told us that both the chef and the prep cook insisted there was nothing wrong with the steak because it had been cut just yesterday. They claimed the "smell" was coming from the sauce. We asked them to bring us the sauce separately. We all tasted it, and the sauce had absolutely no bad smell at all. It clearly wasn't the source of the problem. Even then, they refused to acknowledge that anything was wrong with the steak, but they could remake the meat if we want. We then asked to speak with the manager. A young manager came over, we asked if any of them has tasted the beef steak left in the fajitas skillet, she said she believed us tasted and smelled it but she simply repeated the same explanation. She said they were a family-owned business that cared deeply about their reputation, so the meat had to be fresh. Her solution remained unchanged, she can bring us a remake of the meat. By that point, we had already finished most of the meal. What good would another plate do? We weren't asking for more food--we wanted them to acknowledge the issue and handle it appropriately. The ending was honestly unbelievable. They took just $6 off the entire bill, saying they had removed the cost of the steak from the fajitas. I've never experienced a resolution like that at any restaurant. The only conclusion I can come to is that this is a tourist area in Fort Lauderdale. They saw that we were visitors, figured we'd be leaving town soon, and simply didn't care about making things right because we'd probably never be back anyway. I haven't left reviews at Yelp for many years, but I'd like to share this experience. Hopefully it helps others decide whether they want to take the risk of dining here.

For the price and location the food is pretty good. It's just a patio space outside but they try to…read moremake it as comfortable as possible with good vibes and a big screen tv. The food comes out quick and it's pretty good! They have specials daily and $2 tacos on Tuesday. The quesadilla is really good and the nachos come packed and the burritos are big enough to split between two people! Julio is the owner and he does an amazing job making sure you are well taken care of, great service. We had an even here with 15 people and it was amazing everyone loved it!

Food is always delicious here never have I ever gotten an entree and it didn't taste great. The…read morefood is authentic, fresh cut cilantro diced onions. We got chicken taco Steak quesadilla And barbacoa tacos. Absolutely incredible. And the gentleman that helped us is always so nice and friendly. Love this place so much and definitely recommend.

The Rustico Salad for $12 was a TASTE explosion I never…read morehad anything like it in Spain, which is a favorite place to visit. Their black beans soup, we used to improve other soups we had. Of course, we enjoyed their seafood paella. We ordered through Door Dash And , best of all, it is 2 miles away. We don't have to leave the country

The restaurant makes you feel like you are in Spain. Love the tapas and wine options. Service was…read morefriendly. The restaurant also offers daily specials that I can't wait to come back and try next time!

Tasty food, great service and nice size portions…read more... This place is consistently delicious...

This is a great local gem, known locally for good food and familiar flavors. My mother and I went…read morein for a quick lunch the other day and both ordered from the regular menu because the lunch menu didn't have what we typically get. Still, we noticed the portions were noticeably smaller than what we remembered. However, service was super fast and very friendly. Food was great, as usual. We took note of the portions so that we know what to expect from now on.

This is our go to restaurant on Sundays. If you want a good soup, get it here :). We love mondongo,…read moreand the bandeja paisa is amaizing. They have great portions. Service is always nice and quick.

They serve #1 poison Talapia. I cannot believe the stupidity of the fish buyers. This is the…read moredirtiest fish that you couldn't find in the wild.