The food was delicious, the ambiance of Marabu felt relaxing. Wonderful place to come with a group or on a date. Our service Jorge was hospitable and knowledgeable of the food and drink menu. Would recommend friends and family to come. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Awesome stop for dinner at Marabú! We were quickly sat by the manager outside with the other guests right away. I was dying for another Ropa Vieja bowl and while my group and I made it in time for happy hour, we were able to try some new appetizers that were nicely priced during our visit. My highlights had to be those flavorful and meaty ropa vieja empanadas (you can tell what my favorite Cuban food is) that was served with chimichurri! The tuna tostones had a diverse makeup of sauces & textures but I wasn't the biggest fan. The bowl itself is a mix of the meat, veggies, rice and plantains and always my go to! You have to try Cuban and a Cuban restaurant of course! We had some great cocktails and our server Geraldine was very personable and friendly. They had a nice flavored lychee cocktail and other flavored mojitos. I wanted to sit inside for some air conditioning but the manager (I am assuming?) was not very friendly and we just kind of accepted sitting outside and seeing the nice view of the mall from the 4th floor of the Brickell City Centre. The inside is very well decorated and pretty, however. I look forward to checking out this beautiful, local restaurant again soon! read more

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Comida nada del otro mundo súper caro los platos los tragos carísimos también los tostones duros el lugar lindo con esos precios Ni papel avía en el baño para secarse las manos esto es una trampa de turistas para mi que vivo aquí en Miami ese perro no me vuelve a morder read more

Wanted to have good quality traditional Cuban food and Marabu was the place to do it. It definitely was a meal that I had to put myself out of ny comfort zone for. But tasted delicious nonetheless. I appreciated that the waitress was patient as I tried to order the food in Spanish (I don't speak Spanish). The food came quickly and I lovedd the decor. Super cute. I'm not a fan of pork but had to try traditional dishes so had some croquettes de pollo (chicken croquettes), trio mix tostones and a pork based entree that comes with Moro rice and yuca (masas de puerco al carbon) They were all really good and the yuca is the best yuca I've ever had. Ended the meal with a yummy cuatro leches Had a great time. The service was quick, food was good and the service was good. read more

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Food was great, service was spot on, and the ambience perfect for my last night in Miami. I started out with the signature Marabu Ceviche, very tasty. Light, a bit of sweetness but not too much from the mango chunks - yum! For my main dish, I had the coal fired flank steak with chimichuri sauce, rice/red beans and plantains. The steak was tender, flavorful and cooked to a perfect medium rare - Yum again! I had the local Cuban red lager to wash everything down with, a great recommendation from my awaited, Antonio. Speaking of Antonio, fantastic attention & service 5 star! read more

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My friend and I came for the lunch specials only to pay far more than we expected. I feel SCAMMED by our server, Arianna who asked us if we wanted WATER and failed to tell us that "flat water" was $9 a bottle! Of course we had to get water because the food was almost unbearably salty. We also had to pay a mandatory 18% service fee for a party of 2. I had their MASAS DE PUERCO AL CARBON $24 - Roasted Cuban pork chunks with crispy garlic & onions. Served with moro rice & yuca. The pork is coal fire cooked, which is their specialty. It's a good portion and flavor, but it is very much on the salty side. The little grill they put on the table is also very smokey, so I do not recommend if your eyes are sensitive to smoke. The saving grace was the yuca which was perfectly cooked to a soft texture and well-flavored. I also liked that they gave us plantain chips as a free side. My friend had the $19 Vaca Frito de Pollo. She wanted the salad but was served soup. The chicken was also well-flavored but quite salty. read more

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We chose Marabu for our team dinner and we had a lot of happy faces around the table!! The restaurant is well located and the service staff were outstanding. The cocktails and the food (appetisers and mains) were great. Thank you for the great experience read more

Great service and portion sizes. Not all dishes were a hit (would skip the salmon) but loved their steak and ribeye, croquette appetizers. read more

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We found Marabu on Yelp and figured we'd give it a try since it was close to our hotel and it had good reviews. So we decided to dine in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was located at Brickwell City Center and had some really nice decor, which gave it a very modern ambiance. My husband and I decided to share: Marabu ceviche - I honestly can't quite remember what was in it since I can't find it on their menu online anymore. It was one of their recommended items. It was pretty good and well done. Boniato al carbon - charred roasted Cuban sweet potato with butter. I wasn't a huge fan of this and I typically LOVE sweet potato. The sweet potato wasn't really sweet and I didn't really get any hints of butter in this. Masas de puerco al carbon - roasted pork chunks with crispy garlic and onions with moro rice and yuca. I loved the presentation of this dish! They gave it to you on top of a little grill that keeps it warm! The meat was pretty good and tender. It wasn't as flavorful as I would have hoped but eating it with the fatty pieces helped. The moro rice seemed like it was on the bland side? Or maybe it's supposed to be like this? The yuca was pretty good though. Honestly, out of all the places we've tried in Miami, this was my least favorite. I was a tad disappointed probably because I had high hopes/expectations. Oh I'm not sure if Marabu serves regular water or not (house/tap). When our server asked what kind of water we wanted, we said regular water and she went ahead and got us a bottle of water. Maybe it is normal to pay for water but I've always had free water at restaurants. Typically when I tell the server "regular" water, they don't give me a bottle and add it to my bill. If I had wanted a bottle of water, I would specifically tell you the brand of water I want. I personally wouldn't return if I am in Miami again. read more

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Visited for Miami Spice. My mom and I enjoyed the Lively, nice ambiance, right in the middle of Brickell city center! The menu for Miami Spice was great. My mom and and I both ordered mocktails which we enjoyed. My mom got a plantain dish that she enjoyed but it was burnt which was a bummer. The Yuka fries were tasty. And the chicken was really juicy but a bit undersalted in my opinion. Desserts were nothing really to write home about but the service was really good. But I do plan on coming back to try things outside the Miami spice menu. read more

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The food was incredibly flavorful, the drinks were delicious and refreshing, service was warm and welcoming and the atmosphere was vibrant. Perfect for date night and families! read more

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Taste: Tried the Salmon, Chicken Soup, and Tomato Salad. First bites were pretty good, but the more I ate, the more salty it started tasting. Halfway through, it became unpalatable because everything was just too salty. Service: Incredibly slow. Took about an hour from when we ordered to when we finally got our food. Ambiance: Inside tables might've been better, but we were seated on the very edge of the outdoor area, which didn't leave a a very wide gap for the walkway. Mall-goers would be walking maybe a foot away from where I was sitting. No parking validation. read more

Upon arriving, I got seated immediately. I ordered the short ribs and they were extremely delicious. It tasted like Korean Galbi, but there were a lot of pieces of fat. The food itself was pretty good but the service was absolutely horrible. Took over 30+ minutes for the food to come out, there were about 6 other tables seated and it was empty. Service was slow when asking for utensils and the check. We've been waiting over 30 more minutes for the check and no waiters are to be seen. I'm not sure if they're purposefully hiding but it sure does seem like they do not want us to get the check nor expect us to have good service. It was absolutely horrible and so slow!!!! It's frustrating since I've been coming here a couple times and it was never this bad, but this service makes me not want to come here again. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

If you are from out of town word of advice this place is on the 4th floor of the mall. Our hostess sat us promptly, it looked crowded and I was definitely expecting a wait time. The service was amazing our server Marcia was training Esmeralda and they were both amazing and polite super sweet and very attentive. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! Get the meats and you have to try the croquettas. Ambiance geeze this place could do no wrong, the decor, plants music and overall vibe was on point! read more

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After researching restaurants in the brickell area before staying for two nights I decided that this needed to be a stop on our bucket list for the weekend. The location was unique because it's pretty much inside of the mall but once you're inside it does not feel like that. We sat inside and the lighting was dim to make it seem more quiet. We all ordered two rounds of mojitos during the happy hour which was a great deal. We also ordered an appetizer during the happy hour menu. Then for dinner we ordered three entrees to get a good sample of the menu. We finished our meal with desserts and Cuban espresso shots. Overall, we had a great experience especially because the service was so nice and quick! Our sever was very helpful in making sure we picked the right orders and were pleased with our food and drinks! read more

Marabu Restaurant - Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I honestly wish I had something better to say, but this place was a huge disappointment. From the moment we walked in, the service felt cold and unwelcoming like we were more of an inconvenience than paying customers. No warmth, no attentiveness, just an overall uncomfortable vibe. The food didn't make up for it either. Everything was incredibly bland and lacked any real flavor. The skirt steak was easily one of the worst I've ever had tough, poorly seasoned, and completely underwhelming. The chimichurri that came with it was just as bad, with none of the fresh, vibrant taste you'd expect. The ropa vieja was another letdown. It was dry despite being in sauce, and somehow managed to taste like straight tomatoes with no depth or seasoning whatsoever. It felt like zero effort went into the dish. To make matters worse, the prices were outrageous for what you get. Paying that much for food of this quality is honestly frustrating. Overall, a really disappointing experience. read more

This place was pretty good, but I wouldn't say amazing like other Cuban places we've tried. For one, the prices seemed a bit too high, and it's probably because of its location. The food was great thought the yuca fries, omg, they were amazing!!! The octopus was tasty but was pretty small. The rib eye was great, but omg that flat iron steak with chimichurri was amazing! I also loved the ceviche. The mojitos here were great and the service was awesome! I wish I remembered our waitress name, she was from Venezuela. She was so helpful and super nice! read more

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Lea was a fantastic server and the food was amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant; especially for the service and the tasty Cuban food. read more

Marabu Restaurant - VACA FRITA - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Terrible food at exorbitant prices for what you receive. Convenient location inside Brickell City Center Mall.

Me gustó mucho, volvería a ir y lo recomiendo. El pescado fue mi favorito. La decoración está bien bonita. read more

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Our server, Jorge, elevated our experience here. He was exceptional and took great care of us offering helpful suggestions, being observant and accommodating by changing the TV channel per my request. We took his word and ordered the Tasajo over Tamal en Cazuela, it was amazing. We also ordered the Masas de Cerdo al Carbon which was just as filling. You will find familiar Cuban dishes with a higher end twist at this restaurant. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Melissa was great. Top notch service. We had to order the Marabu ceviche twice it was so good. They had a plantain with some cheese and rum mix. Huge fan of that. The cheese was better than some pizzas have. The drinks were great. Great vibes too. One of the best Cuban spots we have been to yet. read more

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An upscale Cuban dining experience which hits the marks. From the plantain chips to the refreshing and delicious cocktails to what I would say an award-winning status level of ropa vieja. It's really hard to find a Cuban spot like Marabu and that's why it stands out with 5 stars. I love my small Cuban corner restaurants including those really tiny cafeterias with delicious plates. Expect some of your popular options like pan con bistec to be on the menu because just like in those small shops, you can get an amazing pan con bistec here at Marabu Restaurant too. The meat is cooked in a unique style which gives it a bold and daring flavor which I thought I wouldn't be a fan of but ended up loving it. Other cool features about this spot are the ambience, the decor, and the service has always been 5 stars from the multiple visits I've been to Marabu. Thank you for a great experience! read more

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Amazing place! Everything we ordered came out tasting great! Our waitress Marcia was really nice, attentive, and great! read more

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Fabulous food and atmosphere! Ayeli, our server was very friendly and helpful with helping us choose from the expansive menu options We tried the empanadas as an appetizer, and the red snapper and pork shoulder for the main course. It was all amazing. Definitely choose Marabu for your next night out, you won't regret it! read more

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Great ambiance, food, and customer service! The server was very thorough and detailed, always topping up our drinks and helping to keep the table clean. In addition, it was pleasant how many other employees checked in throughout the meal asking us how the food is and whatnot. read more

We opted to stay close to our hotel (Element Brickell) and Marabu did not disappoint! Such a great spot with appealing ambiance. The service was great - Melissa was amazing very personable and had great recommendations for food. Which we took - tuna toston, ropa veja empanadas (no photo) were so good! But the highlight of our dinner was the recommended Ribeye steak! Just wow! Compliments to the chefs. Meat was well prepared and the hot plate was an added touch. The arroz Moro and salad were very complementary! read more

Marabu Restaurant - Great ambiance! CLASSIC MOJITO and CUBAN OLD FASHIONED were very tasty. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Food was not hot barely warm. Service could have been better. Waitress was definitely not interested in providing an exceptional experience.

Good food, nice waitress. Food was a little slow to come out, but it was all cooked beautifully and was all really tasty. The opener of plantain chips was really unique and we liked the saltiness. We started with the grilled octopus appetizer and it was nice and tender with a good sauce. I had the vaca frita de pollo and although I wished the chicken was seasoned some more, the rice and beans were really great. My wife was crazy about the skirt steak. She loved it with the rice and beans and the chimichurri sauce. Overall a nice looking restaurant with some great Cuban dishes. read more

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This was TripAdvisor #1 restaurant and it was a mixed bag for my family. I really enjoyed my meal of short ribs as an appetizer (reminds me of La galbi) and spiny lobster. My wife not so much, but the grilled octopus she liked. Maybe we ordered wrong and got all grilled items, so next time fry a variety menu options. Kudos for having a kids menu. The ambiance outdoors is nice but decided to sit indoors as my body wasn't used too the humidity. Inside was nice. U think a billion dollar mall would be all indoors, but this one isn't and so many broken escalators. Our server was okay. Hard to hear her (music is a bit loud inside) and her English was hard to understand.. she got us when she was pouring bottle water; next time around I asked for tap water. Be warned! She didn't know the menu well, when I asked her what type of lobster is the special she said Maine lobster, which after the fact was wrong. It's spiny lobster (which by the way was fantastic). She had to ask another server and then went to the kitchen to ask the chef. Loved my Cuban old fashioned and the way they presented it. Good cocktails! Decided to skip dessert and went to a gelato place in the mall (which was fantastic). Overall, I really liked this place and that spiny lobster is a must! read more

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Ambience- amazing decor and plenty of seating Food - mojitos are their thibg. Had a Mango mojito and it was refreshing . The half chicken was refreshing and juicy and came with traditional rice and beans. The yucca fries and tostones were good but needed a dipping sauce. The Flan de queso was refreshing and so soft and not too sweet. Service- fast and friendly read more

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This was my second time eating at Marabu and the food was amazing!! We had the pleasure of being served by Ayeli who is so sweet and amazing. The cocktails were to die for. I had a pleasure of having the snapper which was so tasty. It comes with three sides all for under $50 which you can't beat that for being in Brickell, Miami. I will definitely be back! If you want real authentic Cuban food, come here! The ambience was also cute and has some photo ops.. read more

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I rarely give restaurants five stars. This one deserves it for several reasons. * Ambiance Beautiful location in the Miami City Center in downtown Miami. The location is perfect for locals and visitors from all over and easy to access. The restaurant is eye-catching with its Cuban suave and elegance making it the perfect location for everyone looking for a great lunch or dinner. The restaurant also features an outdoor pergola, reminiscent of "el campo. Very trendy ambience. * Food/Drinks This Coal Fire Cuban Cuisine inspired food is nothing less than delicious. The food & drinks are presented in a lovely manner which makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I ordered the Ropa Vieja bowl which was very tasty. My family all loved their food as well. They give you complimentary plantain chips to start out with which is nice. In the center of this restaurant is a Havana-inspired bar that serves an array of traditional Cuban cocktails with a modern twist. I enjoyed my Mojito, very authentic. Order the Cuban Old Fashioned cocktail. It's delicious and presented in a very cool way. * Service We received exceptional service throughout our lunch. There was always someone nearby to assist us at all times. Friendly and attentive staff. Overall great food, drinks and experience. A must try. read more

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The food packs a punch in flavors. I ordered the three course menu ! Wow, all of it was fantastic. My husband had pork from the Cole Grill. It also was amazing. The ambience is trendy without being too loud. The service is very attentive. We absolutely loved it here. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Pork - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Met some friend here for dinner. Our waitress was super friendly! The Cuban sandwich was huge and although not the best I've had (some of the pork was a tad chewy) it was solid and definitely a good value. Fries were tasty as well. Like the atmosphere, very lovely and great for people watching! Would come back. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was excellent and the service was excellent but the bar tenders put no alcohol in their drinks. I ordered a rum and coke and I got a Coke with a little rum. The bartenders need training. Its sad as the place was really good except for that. When I talked to the manager he just shrugged. If you are going to pay $20 for a drink at least make it a real drink. Disappointed. read more

Melissa was a great server. Atmosphere was cool. Drinks were delicious however my entree was very disappointing . I ordered the vaca Frita which was very sad . It tasted like shoe leather & was so dry that I should have returned it. I used 4 side sauces to try & make it more moist. On a plus side the black beans were delicious The GM asked how things were & I mentioned that I would give the entree a 2 out of 10 his comment was thanks. I would have loved some sort of compensation maybe a drink a glass of wine. Upon my return to Miami I don't think I would come here. On a more positive note my friends really enjoyed the grouper. read more

It was a beautiful place to share the night with the family. Cindy was our server she was really attentive and kind. Definitely a great place to have drinks and enjoy the night. read more

What a vibey little spot! Located on the top floor of Brickell City Center, Marabu features Cuban Cuisine and delicious mojitos! We stopped in for some appetizers as we bar hopped around. Firstly, I loved the aesthetics of the place! The bar was smaller but inviting, and the restaurant had several insta worthy neon signs, making it the perfect backdrop to snag a few pics We ordered the croquettes (great), ropa vieja empanadas (amazing) and the tostones rellenos (the best!) stuffed with your choice of Piccadillo Habenero, Ropa Vieja, or Shrimp Enchilada! I can only imagine how good the dinner options must be after having these apps read more

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what a fun spot in the mall! i just touched down in miami & desperately wanted plantains. i went in for lunch on sunday & could get in easily. music was lively, the decor is so cute & fun - would be a fun place to grab drinks with the girls! i got the marabu mojito (naturally!) which is guava with a mint foam - FUN! sweet but yum. then i got then maduro tentacion (big plantain with bacon jam & cheese). will need to come back for dinner - have my eye on the ceviche! read more

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