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    Luka Restaurant

    4.1 (237 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Feeling brewtiful ;)
    Michelle F.

    This is a really cozy and homey type of restaurant. I feel like the staff truly cares. I sat at the bar while waiting for my friend who had to deal with difficult traffic. The staff was r we ally welcoming. We sat down and our server was happy to explain details of a couple dishes to my friend. I already knew what I wanted before walking in the door. We ordered Venezuelan empanadas on our server's recommendation. We had one cheese, one chicken, and two beef. I had one beef and it was real good My friend really enjoyed her beef and risotto. I also enjoyed my ceviche although I would have liked it to be colder. Anyway, the fish was fresh and I scooped up all the lime juice with a spoon. This is a nice place to eat. I saw they have some good Tuesday specials, such as $3 beers with $4 tacos and $6 margaritas. They have live music on Fridays. I would be happy to come back here.

    Michelle F.

    I called to make a reservation for dinner on a Saturday evening and was told that I didnt need one. Now I know why. The restaurant was empty except for 1 family table of 8 with loud children. Of course the manager/owner (gentleman in his 40's) took 2 menus and guided us to a small 2 top right onto of the loud family table. We kindly said thank you but we would prefer to sit at the bar which was also empty. As the gentleman walked behind us, he loudly said to the server that "These people don't want to sit next to the other people". We found that to be pretty rude so we canceled our drink order and quietly left the restaurant. We figured that if it started out that bad and there was barely anyone dining on a Saturday night, we would be smart to go somewhere else. (Which we did). The food on the menu looked good but I was also hesitant when 90% of the restaurant pictures on Yelp were not taken by patrons, but by the marketers for the restaurant. The decor inside was very pretty and it looked welcoming, but it just wasn't. I do hope that they work on their customer service in the future.

    Marcos Antonio E.

    If You Don't Like This Place, Check Your Taste Buds -- They Might Be Broken! Okay, I saw a couple of reviews from David Ramos and Gean Austin complaining about the food and service here, and honestly... I think those two must have accidentally walked into a parking lot instead of this restaurant. Because what we experienced was the complete opposite of whatever parallel universe they were dining in. Let me break it down for the people in the back I ordered the Paisa Bowl, my wife went with the Cachapa de Pabellón, and we kicked things off with the Chicharrones appetizer. And let me tell you something -- it was so good I almost proposed to the chef. The flavor, the presentation, the seasoning -- out of this world! The service? Second to none. We got greeted with a smile, seated right away, and within about 3 minutes -- yes, I timed it -- someone was at our table ready to take our order. And this wasn't some jam-packed dinner rush, either -- the restaurant was at almost zero capacity. That means they didn't just treat us well because they were busy; they treated us well because that's how they roll. Special shoutout to Francisco, our server, who deserves a raise, a trophy, and maybe his own fan club. The man was smooth, funny, and on top of everything. By the time we finished, I was full, happy, and wondering if I could legally adopt him as part of the family. So David and Gean -- no offense, but maybe your food arrived before your mood improved, because our experience was perfection. If great food, amazing service, and good vibes offend you... this probably isn't your kind of place. For the rest of us who actually enjoy life -- run, don't walk!

    Jonathan C.

    I was very reluctant to come to Luka's due to the mixed reviews; however, I wanted to check it out for myself. Ambiance: a very modern, calm vibe, definitely has a brunch feel to it. Bossa nova music is a nice touch. Very impressed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms; honestly, I felt very comfortable changing my baby there. Food Blackberry juice with milk: very rich, tasty, very refreshing. The milk definitely complements the juice nicely without overpowering it, striking the right balance of fruity and creamy flavor. Lentil soup: very well done, super hearty, they were not selfish with the beans. I love that they added a bit of shredded pork, which gave it a nice kick of flavor and texture. I recommend. Latin Luka: my God, this was such a great burger. I was really worried because, since this burger comes with chicharrón, I thought the pork in it would overpower the burger itself. However, it only added flavor. Not to mention, the house sauce with a dash of lime gave it this unique flavor that really had me in a bind. Service: our waiter Francisco was such a delight. He gave us great insight on each of the menu items we asked about, which is another thing I appreciate. Hospitality is something I value greatly in waiters. He was very attentive to us and made sure our experience was an unforgettable one. I will be returning to try more of their wonderful menu.

    Caramel sundae (flan and ice cream!)
    Ilene F.

    I am starting with dessert. Whoever decided that flan should be served on top of ice cream is just plain wicked! It was one of the best desserts I have ever had. It wasn't crazy sweet and the flan was amazing on its own. Okay. Now I am ready to start my review. We have been in the plaza many times and kept thinking we needed to try Luka, but we have ended up at Marian's because we were insane. Today we specifically went with Luka's on our mind. We started with the mini empanadas. They were so delicious and loaded with filling. I had a cachapas with steak. It was so good! My husband had the picana and loved it. We got plantains, fried yucca & avocado on the side. The fried yucca was so good. Who am I kidding everything was so good. Dessert was amazing...but you already know how I feel about that. Why 4 stars? They have a full bar...why soda by the can?

    CRIOLLO CLASSIC & An American Coffee with a side of Oat Milk
    Marjorie P.

    Food: Desayuno Criollo: Shredded Beef, Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and Onion, Grilled Arepa, Black Beans, Shredded White Cheese and Sweet Plantains. Kids American Breakfast, Freshly squeezed orange juice and American coffee with a side of hot Oat Milk. The service was Amazing, from the hostess to the server and the bussed as well everyone was friendly and very helpful. The ambiance was very pleasant as well everything was clean and I will definitely be sharing this restaurant as a recommendation for my friends and family to visit.

    Classic Cachapa
    Patrick D.

    I truly enjoyed a breakfast on a Friday morning. Plenty of parking available and there was only a couple of us inside. My server was very nice and attentive to my needs. The food not only looked very good but tasted the same. Inside has nice decor and good lighting. I would have given 5 stars but there's a 18% charge that I didn't see that is required to pay with the bill. Optional tipping is not available.

    Jacki P.

    I love the food and drinks. The ambiance was 3.75. The service was kind of strange, because I am not Hispanic or Latina by simply looking at me., but they were straight out just speaking Spanish to me, and that was strange, and every time my server came back I had to reply back with the fact that I do not speak Spanish. All and all, I liked it. If anyone's looking for modern Colombian, Venezuelan + Cuban, I think this is a cute spot to try.

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    G L.

    Wow! My friend, Gina, suggested this place as a last minute get together and she, her husband, Mike, my husband, Chuck and myself dined here for dinner. It was our first time. There was a singer there that night and although Mike thought she was kinda loud (we could hardly hear each other) I thought she was very talented and enjoyed her choices in her repertoire of music. Nicholas was our waiter and he explained a lot to us for the evening. I chose one of his suggestions and enjoyed white rice, fried egg, steak, red onions and fries. It was really, really good! And my husband got a burger, the man that he is, but he really liked that they had Coke Zero (a lot of places we dine at don't offer Coke Zero). Gina and Mike shared steak and arepas and plantains with cheese. It was a delightful evening and I love that we chose something different - something that is not the norm for us. I'd like to come back and chose other things from South America and enjoy that experience. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone!

    2 chocolate and 1 coffee
    Harold D.

    Came Sunday 2pm not too busy, great front door host very warm welcoming. Great energy. The place always look so tidy and clean. Bathroom were also very clean. We started with birria tacos as appetizers, can I say 10 out of ten for flavor and presentation. My daughter said she almost wanted to cancel her meal and order those tacos as her entree. We also ordered cafe con leche( asked for it strong, it was def strong), also got hot chocolate, both were just right. For our entree I got lunch special, Shrimp tacos(3 tacos) , has chipotle sauce, onions tomatoes and cabbage, very tasty but not $18 tasty( maybe $12 ). My daughter got hamburger, again was very good came with amazing fries( so good you don't need ketchup). Live coming here to try other things on menu. Never disappoints in flavor.

    Carne asada Cachapas...so good!
    Bryan B.

    Amazing food. The servers there are so nice and go above and beyond for you. Love the vibes, played some good music but not overly loud.

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    Delicious food and wonderful service!! I would recommend Luka to anyone in the area looking for great food and good vibes.

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    This place is a hidden gem delicious food and the presentation one so nice too yummmmy flavorful food!!!

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    Food is good but the whole experience is overrated. Small portions. Slow service. Too expensive for the quality. Not coming back.

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    Thank you, Yoly! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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    Was so amazing and the food was so great and season good that I came back for round 2

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    From the food to the service to the atmosphere everything was ON POINT. Definitely suggest coming to Luka for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

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    Very clean and great service. I lived in Ecuador for over a year and felt like I was back there, very authentic!

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    Is a fusion Latin food. The menu has a lot of option and brunch is all day. This is a jewel in Pembroke Pines

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    Outstanding dish, service environment. Servant Christian service was excellent. I had the argentine…read moreflat steak, potatoes salads and clasic salad with Malec wine. Balance seasoning ang gourgeous presentation. The taste of steak, Chimichurri, and salads was extraordinary well done. I have gone different places to eat, but this place has simply the best Argentina taste. I recommend this from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!!!!Sally Ann

    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.

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