Nice little place to get lunch if you're into arepas, empanadas, and other similar food items…read more Staff are polite but not always friendly. I've gone twice and first time they were meh, second time they were a just bit friendlier. First time I went, I ordered a parchita, arepa pabellon, a mariscos Venezuelan empanada, and a chicken Colombian empanada. The pabellon, chicken empanada, and the parchita were delicious. The mariscos one was just alright in my opinion. The parchita was rather expensive unfortunately and they said it'd be frozen, but wasn't at all, so won't be ordering that again. This second time I ordered one of each Colombian empanada and a reina paisada arepa. The chicken and beef empanadas were fantastic, the cheese one was just alright and oddly liquidy. The reina paisada was disappointing because it tasted like canned chicken.

Everyone at our table is very happy with their meals. Ambience is lively, nice interior designread more

Our team's favorite place to go for a special lunch out ! Not only is it quick service wise, the…read moremenu is massive, the portion is enough for two meals and you don't feel gross when you leave! The staff is also incredibly nice ... bonus they speak both Spanish and English which is hard to come by inHialeah

Excelente servicio , gracias a Daniela por su ayuda en la elección. Sin duda regresaríaread more

Two stars because the flavor of the food is good however, I went early Saturday morning and once…read moreduring the week during the afternoon same order cachapa and it had a chewy texture almost like it was old and reheated. Very disappointed.

I drove all the way from South Miami to come over here to buy Venezuelan food the door was closed…read moreand I asked the lady that was inside to open the door and she said no they was closed but it was only 6:40 p.m. and I told her that the business is supposed to close at 7:00 p.m. and she said that it was closed she seems like she doesn't care I told her that he didn't wanted to eat I just wanted to buy some products they already have made but she did not care and did not open even though the business is supposed to close at 7:00 p.m. I guess I have to look for another place to buy what I need

First time trying Francisca's and it was delicious, fresh, and everything we tried was phenomenal…read morein flavors. The staff was accommodating and friendly helping us with all our needs. We were a group of ten and all the food came out pretty quickly. My favorite dish was their whole chicken with boiled yuca! Just wow the yuca was super smooth and they put a green sauce which was delicious and the way they cook the chicken they put a special marinade and it's perfection. The ambience feels bold and modern with some Venezuelan/Colombia flare. Highly recommend to anyone to check them out!

We had such a wonderful experience here. The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic…read moreVenezuelan flavor. Every dish tasted fresh, homemade, and beautifully prepared. It's the kind of place where you can tell a lot of heart goes into the cooking. What made the evening even more special was our server, Crisel. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. She took the time to explain the dishes, made great recommendations, and checked in on us just the right amount. Her warmth and professionalism really elevated the entire experience. Great food, great service, and such a lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back and will happily recommend this spot to friends and family.

We ordered the breakfast platter and it comfortably fed five people, which almost never happens…read morewhen you go out to eat. You definitely get your money's worth here. The food was really good too. The carne mechada was flavorful and tender, and the arepas tasted fresh and perfectly made... simple but done right. My favorite part though is that they have a kids' playground area. It makes the whole meal so much more enjoyable because the kids stay entertained while the adults can actually relax and eat in peace. If you have a family, you'll appreciate this immediately. Overall, great portions, tasty food, and a very family-friendly atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

We made a group order at work and I had the pabellón bowl. When we got our order it was still warm…read morewhich is always great! The food itself had good flavors. The meat was tender and juicy. The egg yolk was runny. The black beans were ok. The portions were a little small but since it has different components it will get you full. In general the food was really good. I need to try more stuff as it was hard to choose.

We treated ourselves to both Mr. Arepa and Mr. Baker at this location. The hype doesn't seem to be…read morereal. We ordered something as basic as Cachapa with Pollo and a Media Noche. Let's start with the cachapa, melty, decently flavored chicken and the cachapa itself could be a little sweeter. But my reason for the lack of stars is going more towards the Mr. Baker side. The media noche was not all that. The pork was the driest and most flavorless part and isn't that supposed to be the star of the show?! Ham was just sliced deli ham but i must say the saving grace was that i put croquetas in it and their Ham corqueta was pretty darn good.

I enjoyed the tequinos and carne asada wasn't fully cooked to my liking. The empanada was way to…read moregreasy for me. This isn't a spot I would visit again. The lady that attended us was very nice, but the food was just ok.

BOGO quesadillas on Thursday are a staple in my household. We started ordering it just out of…read moreconvenience but it turned into just a thing we do now. I typically order it to go so can't speak on dine in service too much, but I really never have any issues with to go service. Would recommend

Dingy little place with no appeal at all. Went there thinking it would be a fun inviting place only…read moreto be greeted by a non friendly waitress. Asked to be seated at a booth and was given a lame excuse that the booths were only for parties of 5 or more. We were only 4 and were not allowed to use a booth. It was a Thursday night, after 11pm, the place was more than half empty and the two empty booths remained available thru the entire time we were there. No other restaurant has ever denied a booth ~ The food was mediocre ~ I can get better Colombian food at a gas station! Asked for water and they do not even sell bottled water! We were 4 and we are still waiting for the 4th set of utensils. Service was really the worst. Maybe if the attitude would have been a little nicer and accommodating the review may have been more positive but like they say "you get what you give". Smile waitress or go home!

Had a great Mother's Day dinner here with my family. First off, thank God it wasn't an absolute…read moremadhouse considering the holiday. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was excellent. The host and wait staff paid attention to every little detail and made us feel genuinely welcomed. To start, I ordered the cachapa and the lomo saltado empanada, and both were incredible. The empanada especially was packed with flavor. My wife had the bandeja paisa bowl, and I went with the risotto lomo saltado. That dish almost put me to sleep in the best way possible. Comfort food level 100. We had to finish the night with one of their coffees, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. Big shoutout to our server Elvis, who guided us through the menu and gave great recommendations. Usually menus with influences from so many different cultures can feel all over the place, but Luka somehow pulls it off perfectly. They're not just trying to do a little bit of everything. They truly feel like masters of it all. Definitely coming back.

Hoy visité Luka Restaurant por primera vez y me quedé completamente sin palabras…read more No soy ni colombiana ni venezolana, y precisamente por eso mi experiencia tiene tanto valor: no necesité que esos sabores fueran los de mi infancia para que me conquistaran por completo. Cada plato que probé fue una obra maestra -- la variedad, la sazón, la perfección en cada detalle. Una comida que trasciende fronteras y nacionalidades. En más de dos décadas viviendo aquí, jamás había comido algo tan auténtico, tan bien ejecutado, sin poder hacerle una sola crítica. Ni una. Hasta el café fue impecable. El lugar es hermoso, la atención cálida y genuina, y se siente el amor y la dedicación detrás de cada cosa que sirven. La buena comida no necesita que seas de un país específico para tocarte el corazón, solo necesita estar hecha con alma. Y en Luka, el alma se siente desde el primer bocado hasta el último sorbo de café. ¡Volveré sin duda!

Looking for a quick place to grab a bite with our dog. Found Pepito's, with outside seating…read more At first is a bit confusing, because it's connected to a gas station and a coffee shop, but park on the back and you will find the entrance. You go in, place your order, and wait to be called to pick up. They have speakers outside so you can grab a table while you wait. The menu is very latin, cachapas, arepas, chicharron, tacos, tostones... but they also have burgers and hotdogs. I had the Cheese Cachapa with chicken, and chicharron. The Chicharron was perfectly fried and, and the cachapa was delicious, especially with the nata sauce. Portions are generous so we had leftovers. Service is informal, don't expect a warm and friendly welcome, think more fast-food personality, but they get the job done. So, a great place for a quick stop with good food.

We were in Doral for the morning and had our dog along. With a bit of searching I found this place…read morethat looked like it had plenty of character, and good food. Pepito's. The outside area to eat was perfect. When we arrived we got a table in the shade and took turns watching the dog and going in to order lunch. I walked into a place that just was Doral. Or as the side of their delivery van said, "Doralzuela". It was a good think my Spanish is passable, ordering was all in Spanish. I got the special hotdog, and the arepa con queso. My gal got the chicharron and cachapa de queso y pollo. The latter was the overall winner. The cachapa was excellent, but so was the layered hotdog and the chicharron was exceptional. The price was great and the food was so good and so Miami, perfecto. This is a spot you wanna put on your must list.