I received a warm welcome when I entered the door. The front area of the restaurant was full so we…read morewere led to the back, enclosed patio. There was a funky smell at first (the wood, the alley?) but we eventually just got used to it. I would suggest something to battle the smell. The waitress mentioned the specials for the night and when she said Short Rib, I was sold. It was delicious. Only sad thing is that the average person will probably never take leftovers home. The portion, as pricey as it is, is just right for one person. The margarita I had was good and the Tres Leches dessert was a perfect ending.

My family came here for brunch on a Sunday and we loved the restaurant. We were seated near the bar…read morearea and there were only a few tables for smaller parties, but there's more seating in the back. Some of the items are a bit more expense, like the guac appetizer was $15 but the guacamole was really fresh and the chips were freshly fried and crispy. The enchiladas were a bit dry so I wasn't a super big fan. My dad got the fish special for Father's Day and it was beautifully plated but did cost $40.

The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. Right when we sat down, they brought us a free sample…read moreof soup; small gesture, but it instantly made the place feel inviting. The steak tacos were the real star: perfectly seasoned, tender, and piled high. You can tell they don't cut corners on quality. The service was fast without being rushed, and everyone was genuinely friendly, which goes a long way. The vibe of the restaurant is worth mentioning too. Cool decor, fun details, and an atmosphere that makes you want to hang out a little longer instead of just eat and go.

I was debating between three and four stars (and really closer to three), but I'll give them four…read morefor now as they are still relatively new and I believe some of these things are fixable. To start, I'm not a fan of the decor, but I usually take my food to go, so it doesn't really matter. I had the chicken taco dinner, which was PRICEY. That said, the chicken was delicious and there was a good amount of chicken in them--that's why they're getting four stars instead of three. Each individual taco is $7, which is absolutely insane. They have no other deals; nothing for Taco Tuesday or anything like that. What really made me want to give them three stars was the rice. It would've tasted better if it came from a microwave packet. I had one spoonful and couldn't stomach eating another bite. Tried giving it to my kid, and she didn't like it either (and, she absolutely loves rice). The beans tasted fine, but honestly, they tasted like they were out of a can. As far as service, the employee at the front didn't seem to know very much about anything. They're still new, so I won't ding them for that, but beyond getting rung up, there wasn't any other interaction until the food was ready. I'd buy five of their tacos if they were $5 each, but we made the decision to not buy any recently when we learned they were $7 a pop. Instead, we went to Taco Maya for their Taco Tuesday special and got three tacos with rice and beans for half the price of Miami Tacos. If we keep normalizing paying $7 a taco, folks will keep charging it. With so many other delicious options at lower prices, I hope Miami Tacos will both lower their pricing and work on the rice and beans (staples). The real jewels here are their tacos, but not at that price.

fun menu not a huge menu but everything is always fresh and…read moresolid will definitely go back

This place is a little hidden, but it's a vibe in here. The Latin music is bumpin. I love the art…read morepieces on the wall. It's a small space and everyone was friendly. The food came out pretty quick. They have $2 tacos (for the most) and $3 tacos (steak or shrimp) on Tuesdays. I was curious what the smoked brisket was on the menu. It's a smoked brisket taco. It was mouthwatering good. I also ordered the steak taco, but after having the brisket, I wanted more brisket. It was a bit expensive for a taco, but it was really good. The habanero salsa was no joke. Super spicy and super delicious. I'll probably be back to try some of the other menu items. Overall clean, friendly, quick service!

Amazing flavors and good wine The service is great And the…read morestaff is very friendly I would be happy to come back again soon

"A wonderful 'going away' meal for my daughter before her move back to NYC! We visited Bendita…read moreCocina around 1 PM and were seated right away. The mushroom and butternut squash soups are both amazing--highly recommend tasting both if you're with a friend! My daughter loved her Caprese sandwich, and I'm so glad I asked our waitress, Juliette, for her favorite empanada pick--the Spinach and Cheese was the absolute correct choice. My husband loved his Chef Zee chicken salad, too. Service was timely, professional and friendly. Got daughter to airport on time, Thank you. We will be back,

Great food, atmosphere and service. First time there. Loved it! The chips and the tacos are awesome!read more

Upscale Spanish restaurant in the heart of Evanston to impress any foodie! Ambiance was beautiful…read moreinside with modern feel from the decor to the decorative plates on the table. We came on a rainy weekend with our parents and it was relatively quiet, in contrast to the other reviews we got lucky in that regard as it wasn't crowded. Street parking was easy to locate with minimal issues. Service was exceptional from the friendly staff to the beautiful playing of each dish, you can tell they take attention to detail seriously. Food and drinks definitely appeased us on the quality of the ingredients and the well seasoned protein dishes. I had their fish tacos and was perfectly satisfied with it as well as the caipirinha that was well crafted by the bartender. For dessert, we opted for the tres leches cake which was not setup how it is traditionally made but we enjoyed the experience.

We definitely ordered more than our family could eat from our first Cultura Subs visit, but it was…read moresuch a welcome treat. Some standouts for me were the steak jibarito, the Philly cheesesteak, and the shawarma bowl. The staff also gave us a freebie which was so thoughtful of them! I think it was an app, but I honestly didn't get to try it since my partner devoured it before I got a chance. No matter, we were stuffed regardless! We ordered takeout, and the food was still hot when we tucked in. I can only imagine the menu is even better in person. If you're in the mood for some cultural crossover cuisine, I highly recommend Cultura Subs if you're in the area!

I think an earlier reviewer is correct and they changed owners and/or management. Went by today to…read moretreat friends and was pretty disappointed. The food just was not what we were expecting. We expected Cultura Subs but what we got was a shadow of what we experienced before. The service was very accommodating, but slooow to get their version of jibarito sandwiches served up. They were subpar; even if they had the OG recipes, the execution was mid or below. The serving of yuca fries tasted similar to what we had before, but they served it with ketchup and not the original delicious homemade sauce. I doubt I will go back. Sayonara, OG Cultura Subs ;_;

Everything was great! Food, service, ambiance…read more Took my son and his girlfriend there for his birthday. We all loved it and definitely coming back. Don't miss this gem!!

Dined here with the hubby during Valentine's Day weekend. They had a special Valentine's menu…read morecurated for guests to order from. I was so excited for this meal cause Amaru has been on my list for so long! Piononos: They had me at chorizo stuffed plantains. A nice latin twist from the usual bacon wrapped dates. Highly recommend! Pulpo gallego: I don't think I've ever had octopus with beans before but it surprisingly paired very well together. Love me a nice charred octopus and this one was delish. Cuban oxtail: I still dream about this unique pasta dish!!! Great flavor. Wish there were more agnolotti because I had a lot of oxtail meat leftover by the end of the meal. Lomo steak: Such a pretty delicious dish! 5/5 stars all around! Highly recommend to share. Guava cheescake: I LOVE anything guava. The cut and presentation of the dessert gets a 5/5 for me. The slice was as long as the plate! Great way to end the meal. Overall, everything was great - the service, food, vibes, etc. I would love to dine here again :)

La Cocinita catered our backyard graduation party and was spectacular! They provided everything -…read moretaco bar, sides, chips and dips, drinks and desserts, serving dishes and utensils, and a wonderful server who was sweet and helpful. The food was delicious, as it always is. The food wasn't too spicy for those who don't do spicy, but the large array of sauces allowed the rest of us to spice it up. The whole setup was a big hit with our guests, the ordering process was pleasant and easy and I would 100% do it again. Thank you, Rachel and gang!

Would have loved to have tried this place out but after being seated and being asked for our order,…read moreour server ended up telling us they were out of guascaca and therefore only three arepas were available. Instead of maybe leading with it... Ended up leaving to get something else because one of things that drew us over was unavailable. Maybe if a place is reliant on one key ingredient make it known up front?