A Wonderful Dinner with My Daughter…read more Went with my daughter to Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge, and we had the BEST time! From the delicious food to the great service, everything was wonderful. The atmosphere was perfect for a night out together. We started with the Mango and Guava Margaritas--absolutely delicious! Appetizers we had the Dominican sample platter,For our meal, we had the Dominican Flag Platter, with beef stew, rice, beans, tostones, sweet plantains, and avocado. We also tried the Trifongo with Churrasco, and everything was tender, flavorful, and delicious! There are so many amazing dishes on the menu that we definitely need to come back and try more. We had such a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

I really wanted to love Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge because the atmosphere is actually very nice…read more It's a great place to hang out with friends, enjoy a few drinks, and relax. Unfortunately, the service has been a huge disappointment the last two times I've visited. As you can see from my photo, the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so there really wasn't a reason for the delays. We sat at our table waiting for someone to take our order while our waitress continued helping other tables and never came to ours. It wasn't until I asked for our server that she finally came over to take our order. After that, we waited nearly 40 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, most of it was only semi-warm. The only dish that came out fresh and hot was the steak tostones, which were delicious. Everything else, including the other entrées and sides, was lukewarm and honestly disappointing. What makes this even more frustrating is that this wasn't my first experience like this. I had previously visited with a friend and received the same poor service and semi-cold food. I decided to give Yarumba another chance by coming back with my daughter, hoping the first visit had just been an off day. Sadly, nothing had changed. It seems like the staff spends more time talking amongst themselves than checking on customers or making sure food is coming out promptly. Good food and a fun atmosphere can only make up for so much when the service consistently falls short. At this point, I don't see myself coming back for dinner. If I do return, it would only be to sit at the bar for drinks. I truly hope management addresses these issues because the restaurant has a lot of potential.

Love the food for me and my husband . Def try if in the area . I think you would really have a good…read moretime.

This place really disappointed me. I am Dominican, so I try to eat and shop at local Dominican…read moreplaces to support my people as much as possible! First things first...I found this place on a random Sunday morning, and was like heyyy this is great, why don't I go here for breakfast to have some Dominican breakfast...it was like 10am..come to find out they don't open until 11am. Cool, maybe I'll try them some other time. The next evening, I decide to go back because I saw on their storefront they sell chimi's...I pull up, all lights are off. It's Monday, they're closed. Fine. This past Sunday, I try for my very last time...3rd times a charm, right? Wrong. This time they're at least open!! I see on their storefront that they have sancocho, so my mom and I decide to go in. As soon as I walked in, I found it very odd that there is no music or tv playing. They could've been playing a little bachata or merengue, come on...ambiance?!? Whatever. I also find it weird they have a huge "Corona Beer" banner instead of Presidente...odd. We're greeted by a server who's not Dominican. (Right there is a red flag for me, I tend to like Dominicans serving to feel like home but as long as the cook is Dominican, fine.) She proceeds to give us 1 menu and tells us to sit anywhere and she'll be right with us. She takes forever to get to us, when she finally comes to our table, I decide to order a chimi that I've been wanting for a week...she says "sorry, we don't have chimis. As a matter of fact, we don't have anything with bread." Umm ok. I then tell my mom to order because I now need more time to look at their menu...my mom orders sancocho. She replies "sorry we don't have sancocho right now". (Even though their sign is blinking outside with sancocho.) I then ordered something with plátano, and she said they don't have any either. How do you have a Dominican restaurant and not have plátano on deck??! Who's doing the inventory in this place?!? It's lunchtime, what the heck? The server recommends the yaroa, which for ppl who don't know what that is, is like street food...fries, cheese and meat...I would eat this after the club, not really for lunch. At that point, we decided to just walk out, which is such a shame because even though their menu was limited, it all sounded good but they just didn't have anything available. SMH. I tried 3 times...I will not be back. There are far more restaurants that will gladly take my money. I'm giving 2 stars...1 because parking is available because it's in a plaza, and 2 because they're Dominican and wanted various items off the menu.

We ended up at El Mangu for breakfast after striking out at a Cuban bakery that wasn't set up for…read moredining in--and it turned out to be the better move. From the start, the welcome was warm and genuine, with prompt, attentive service. The space itself is simple and cozy--no unnecessary frills, just what you need, which fits the experience perfectly. We ordered the cuatro golpes, and it delivered. As a Boricua who's spent plenty of time around Dominican food, I can say this felt authentic--like sitting in a friend's kitchen rather than a restaurant. That's not something you come across often. Before leaving, I took a look at the board with their lunch and dinner offerings--chivo, oxtail, red snapper, sancocho. That alone was enough to guarantee I'll be back next time I'm in Miami.

I've visited here a few times and have never left dissatisfied or disappointed. Great portions on…read morethe food and great flavor. Visited here on a Saturday and was immediately able to sit and enjoy. Service was fast, friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Oxtail is usually available on Saturday and came with a great portion of white rice, red beans and a side tostones.. it was enough for 2 people. When in Hialeah, I do my best to come here because it's a great spot.

Wife had a itch for Dominican food and we decided to stop by El Conuquito which was in the area. We…read morearrived around 7pm and parking was relatively easy as they have their own lot. The tables are outside but covered. As should be expected Latin music is playing all through out the place and at just that right volume level where you have to talk just a little bit louder and using your hands. The restaurant was lively and had a good amount of people. We ordered the Mangu and the Locrio de Cerdo amongst other things. Everything was really good. Food took awhile to come out but heard they had one person in the kitchen. But good company and good music makes the wait better. Overall it was a good place and it definitely gives off local spot vibes. Recommend if you are looking for some good Dominican food and vibes.

Este restaurant me transporto a la isla, me sentí en mi campo comiendo la comida de mi abuela, wow…read moreque delicia, el rabo guisado estaba incredible. Me encantó mucho!

Melao Cafe also known as Sahara Restaurant will now be one of my go-to's for authentic, super tasty…read moreDominican food. Since I am a part of a beautiful Dominican family that needs authentic Dominican food regularly, we are always on the lookout for places like this. My pregnant sister came in town for the weekend and was craving Dominican food. Since we have heard great things about this place, it was a great time to check it out. We were a group of 12 so we had high hopes of being seated right away and on getting delicious Dominican food. I'm happy to say we got both! This restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza off of Red Road just south of the turnpike expressway. It's situated back behind a gas station so we initially thought we were in the wrong spot until we noticed people driving further back. It's hidden so don't turn around and leave. This restaurant is pretty big with plenty of seating. It was surprising to see only a few people there when we came in but I heard this place is known more for their night life. It seems this place turns into a club at night and since we came at lunch it was pretty dead so our service was very quick and attentive. I like the openness and decor of this place. There is a DJ booth and many lights that are used for the nighttime & special events. However, during the day it seems pretty calm which was perfect that day. My sister was craving a Chimichurri sándwich so I decided to get the same. They offer this in a large sandwich or mini sliders. I would recommend getting the mini sliders because it comes with fried cheese on it and the big one do not. The sandwich was so good..,I highly recommend. I asked everyone at the table how they liked their food and everyone was very pleased. I'll be visiting again at some point and maybe even at night to see what all the hype is about. This place looks like a hole in the wall on the outside but in my experience those are the best places for authentic dishes. This place proved this point.

This place is in a run down plaza but the food is AMAZING ! Woooahhhh like the food was too good…read more they have a wide variety of options the octopus is good. But the mata hambre amazing. A must LGBTQ friendly Not so much kid friendly as they do have hookah there and music is VERY LOUD . But we did go with kids because our friends were on vacation and we got invited here . Very Dykman NYC brunch vibes - the food and menu is actually from NYC call Sahara I believe they are changing the name as well .

If you're in Broward County and craving authentic Dominican street food, look no further than Super…read moreChimihurry El Malecon. This food truck has quickly established itself as the go-to spot for the best chimi--a Dominican burger--around. From the moment I arrived, the vibrant energy of the location caught my attention. Nestled in a lively area, Super Chimihurry offers a perfect blend of urban flair and community spirit. The outdoor seating enhances the experience, allowing diners to enjoy the delicious smell of grilled meats wafting through the air. Now, let's talk about the chimi. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor; the perfectly grilled beef patty is juicy and well-seasoned, while the fresh toppings--cabbage, tomatoes, and a zesty sauce--add the perfect crunch and tang. The bread is soft yet sturdy, holding everything together without overwhelming the savory filling. Service at Super Chimihurry is exceptional. The staff is friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend their favorite dishes or customize your chimi to your liking. They make it a point to ensure every customer feels welcomed and satisfied. In summary, Super Chimihurry El Malecon is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Dominican flavors. The combination of delicious food, a lively location, and outstanding service truly sets this food truck apart. Don't miss out on what might just be the best chimi in Broward County! Now for the meat and potatoes Location *****\***** Price *****\***** Service *****\***** Food *****\***** Foodie ninja will return

Me and my wife love coming here when we want Dominican food fast to go. We visited them yesterday…read more We ordered 2 chimis and 2 quipes. The food was amazing like always. We would recommend.

So, I wanted a change in food and didn't want to eat the regular chain restaurant food. We were in…read morethe area to go to the Brazilian restaurant next door to Juana's Sports Bar. However, as we drove up we noticed Juana's and decided to look it up and saw that it was Dominican food. As New Yorkers (of Caribbean decents- Haitian, Jamaica and Barbadian) now living in Florida we loved going to Dominican restaurants up north and decided to try it out. (We said we would try the Brazillian spot in the next couple of weeks for our son's graduation celebration.) On to the review: We entered and were immediately greeted and asked for a table for two. We did notice and found it somewhat odd that we passed so many empty tables and were seated in the back of the room near the bathrooms. (We half joked amongst ourselves as to possibilities as to why, but shook it off and tried to make the best of the new spot.) Our waitress was very sweet and we had no issues with her. Again, it was weird where we were seated with no other diners around and the fact that our waitress was servicing another area. Usually waiters services assigned areas that are not spread out. ‍ We ordered our food and it came out fast. For a Dominican place, we thought the food was under seasoned and needed more seasoning. The chicken chunks tasted more oily than seasoned and the pork chops were nicely cooked, but then again was not well seasoned as expected. As we dined an older woman came out from the back and upon hearing folks who she greeted responded and call her Juana, I figured out that she was the namesake and owner of Juana's Sport Bar. It was a little disappointing to see her greet other patrons with a big smile and hug( who I'm sure she knows) and not even turn and give us a hi or smile out of respect for coming to her establishment. Again, we spoke amongst ourselves as to possibilities as to why. ‍ A few minutes later an older gentleman passed by with a nicer demeanor and more welcoming personality and smiled and said enjoy the food, which put us as ease. When he came back around he went behind the bar and it was safe to say he was possibly Juana's husband and co-owner. Thanks to him for making us feel welcome. Again, as we continued to dine, I noticed a younger guy walking around and kept staring at us and I told my husband this because his back was turned. This guy at first was very menacing and actually made me feel uncomfortable. It was giving vibes of hurry up and eat. It was honestly very weird and uncomfortable vibes the way he kept staring and walking by to an area where we were the only diners. After a while he actually approach the table and asked if we were done. I honestly engaged in fake conversation with him and asked if he was the owner's son and he said yes. This actually made him break his mean like demeanor and he started to smile with us. Again, continuing with my fake conversation, because I just felt a little uneasy I said this is our first time here and he said ohhhh and smiled. I then asked about the young lady setting up by the stage and he said oh it's for Karaoke and he said I can try it out and I said nooo and we had a little laugh. I guess us laughing with him somewhat "humanized" us in his eyes. ‍ Back to Ms. Juana, we were now done and was asking the table busser for some containers (because at this point our waitress was busy in another section, and the front desk woman another one that seem to be rushing out came with the check for us to pay.). It appears that the guy didn't fully understand the request for take away containers and Juana noticed and came to the table to see what was needed. Ms. Juana came over stoned faced, with not even a smile on her face or friendly demeanor and heard what was needed and communicated back to he guy in Spanish. Juana needs to be more friendlier, because she never knows who is dining in her restaurant. Overall: The restaurant is clean and beautiful and I'm sure the vibes are great on some nights. The passion fruit margarita was a 10/10, food wasn't horrible but needed more seasoning. *Chicken Chunks tastes too oily and needs more seasoning Customer Service: *Juana needs to be more respectable and much more friendlier to ALL of her customers who come to support her. It only takes two seconds to be kind. Remember someone could be having a bad day and wanted to come out to have a good time and support your restaurant. *Please don't make, non Spanish customers feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Not everyone is a dine-dash( people who dine and don't pay) type of people. At first, we said we would be back to support, but after writing this review, have decided to look for another place where we would feel more welcomed and comfortable dining at. #VibesDon'tLie

Juana's has been on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally checked it out. As a Dominican…read moreNew Yorker, I can be a little picky with Dominican food, but this place did not disappoint. The food was amazinggg. I got the palomilla steak with rice and beans and it was so good. Full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and honestly hit the spot. We also came to watch the WBC and it was such a vibe. The energy in there was great, everyone was into the game, and it made the whole experience even better. Service was good too, friendly and attentive. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back, especially for drinks and to try more things on the menu.

Stopped in for some appetizers after driving all day. They had just opened for the evening so…read moreweren't quite ready for us, but made us feel welcome none the less. We ordered beef sliders and appetizer sampler, as we watched them prep the bar. Sliders were good. Tasty, hot and lots of flavor. The sampler had everything (obviously) and we liked the queso frito, chicharon and both plantain choices. The sausage and wings were just okay. Our server Genesys was friendly and helpful. The food did not come out fast, but was worth the wait. Cute decor and they also had entertainment starting later in the evening.

Miramar has a few little gems and this is one. Food, drinks, music and outdoor seating is always…read morea vibe. The night I went they had a live dj playing Latin music and a band was setting the stage for a party the next day. So live music is a thing. We had a group of 7 and we ordered drinks and appetizers. Which were very good, so good infact we repeated a few. Or server was great that she remembered drink orders for the 2nd round. I also heard they have hookah. And you can smoke cigars outside. Can't wait to try more menu items the plantain cups were a big hit

Cute restaurant with great service. Music is a bit loud though…read more As far as what I ordered, not a fan. I had the shrimp fried rice. It was just yellow veggie rice, with shrimp, very little sweet plantains and didn't have much flavor.

This would be my first and last time here. The food was delicious .. that probably it for me. The…read moreplace is not as lit and fun as the other location in midtown. I got a hookah and it was 40 and only cash... is it worth it.. idk. The chairs needs to be updated.. I'm trying do hookah and relax in a comfy chair. The service was alright ... I was hoping for the same vibe as midtown but def was off..

Super fresco muy rico, el chef es el dueño y se preocupa por la calidad de los productosread more

Very bad service not friendly. Very expensive bad attitude from waitress. She was too busy on the…read morephone to serve guests.