They were super flexible with us running behind so I really appreciate service like that, especially in Miami Beach you don't get that often so win for that! The food was good. I felt like the rice and beans could've used a bit more seasoning but other than that tasty! read more

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I searched on TikTok places to go for my daughter 16th birthday they gave a Miami grown-up vibe but still cater to a teenager I came across Serena. I called Serena I asked him did they provide the sign that says happy birthday for my daughter they said yes it is a rooftop and the sign comes with sparklers I was ecstatic I immediately booked a reservation to surprise my daughter. We get to the establishment and it was almost empty (that should have been a clue for me). We were seated to our table It wasn't actually a rooftop because the actual rooftop is a bar for adults... I didn't make a fuss about it because I understand But I wish that it would have been explained to me over the phone but I digress, We ordered our food and When we received it it literally had no seasoning on it not a speck of salt My dish was completely cold We kept asking for salt and pepper we were sending back our dishes because it was either undercooked or too cold. The server looks irritated so I asked him are we frustrating you with all these requests he said no. The server and I had already discussed that when the birthday sign comes out for my daughter then he would give me a heads up (GREAT). The sign comes out It was supposed to say "Happy Sweet 16 Chance" But the sign read, "Happy Sweet 1 Chance" I immediately was frustrated because the first time it came out it was incorrect I immediately corrected them and told them to find that number 6!! So now it's no longer a surprise to her so her second reaction was no longer of surprise it was a staged reaction from her because she knew what was coming. So they fixed it and she was happy but the helper who was holding up the sign had no sparklers with the sign (Like I was promised over the phone) and he couldn't hold the sign anymore because I guess it was heavy so he asked me did I want to hold it I told him, NO! So he put it down in the chair at the next table (THE GHETTO ) My other daughter had to lift the sign and she's only 90 lb soak and wet.. Our server came over and apologized And he held the sign for us while we took pictures....they gave us two orders of churros We were very happy because we love Churros... unfortunately the churros that we received were not sweet like the traditional ones that we're used to and it was fried in oil So the churros tasted like nothing but oil It was disgusting I think this was the first time that we actually turned away Churros. I gave it 2 stars because of the swing, they provided a sign even though it wasn't correct, and the aesthetic of the place was nice, very Miami! read more

Our waitress, Fabi was great, Hugo Frank the DJ was AMAZING, the restaurant itself was beautiful but the food left a lot to be desired. Our Queso Fundido was not queso fundido at all. It mentioned "jalapeños" but ZERO jalapeños detected. The cheese itself was more like a bland, creamy fondu. Not delicious Mexican flava at all. My kale salad was good but the additional chicken was ew. Rubbery, slimy, just gross. Drinks were tasty but could have been stronger, especially pool side & especially for the price. Would definitely cone back tho! read more

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Serena is Moxy's rooftop bar and it is such a vibe! My friends and I were in Miami to attend Miami music week and ended up enjoying Serena on friday night for dinner and pool party on Saturday. The music scenes were definitely top-notch, the DJs played good blend of house and tech house! For food we ordered pinto beans with cilantro rice, guac and chips, sweet potato tacos and chicken and baja tacos. For drinks my friends and I had spicy margaritas with mezcal and tequila. Overall a great vibe - good food, amazing cocktails, great music and even better people! Definitely check it out if you are in the city. read more

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Serena is located on the rooftop of the Moxy Miami South Beach Hotel. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. It is by the beautiful swimming pool. It is decorated with foliage, palm trees, and flowers. The interior is in colors of burgundy, blues, pinks and darker woods. It looks very inviting. Good music and a good mixed crowd. We decided to sit by the pool and the server from Serena waited on us. Her name is Fabiola. She seemed quite busy and kept forgetting to bring us our Margaritas and napkins. We had to remind her a couple of times. I can't say that service was the best but we decided to have a good time anyway. We also ordered the Chicken and cheese quesadillas plus guacamole and chips. They were good but the margaritas bothered our digestive systems that evening and the next day. Everything is ok but we would order something different next time we visit. read more

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Really cool place. Food and drinks on the rooftop. Very comfortable. Service is prompt and accommodating. Wait staff more than helpful. The evening we were there they had a DJ. He was really good. From what I understand they have several different events in the evenings. Definitely worth the stop. read more

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Made a reservation for a party of 8, which required an online reservation and confirmation on their end. Ended up arriving early and it was 3 of us, waiting for the rest of the table. The place was pretty empty for a Saturday night dinner which kinda works in our favor a little because we assumed the food would arrive quicker. The server did not serve us water until we were ready to order drinks. Once we ordered drinks, that's when she served us water. The drinks weren't great. We ordered a few appetizers and individual meals for each person and once the food arrived, it was very dry. The food arrived pretty quickly. I got the Fish tacos which was a little dry but with lemon, it was really good. The chicken quesadilla barely had protein and was dry. Personally, i think this place is more for pics and vibes. read more

Been here a few times now, I've always just walked in during happy hour and had no problems being seated. I prefer sitting at the bar, but there are lots of tables to accommodate all group sizes. As expected with a rooftop you are subject to the weather of the day. Service has always been great here, your glass is always full. The margs are good and so is the sola pero acomponada (if you like mezcal). For food we had chips and guac, some tacos, and nachos. Didn't particularly like the tartare tacos, but everything else is great! read more

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Location near by the beach. I would come here for the happy hours and the pretty aesthetic drinks. The restaurant inside Moxy hotel. The restaurant wasn't busy during my visit. The weather was nice to enjoy and sit outside. Nice place to hang out for a small bite. read more

Came here as I wanted a rooftop restaurant vibe when visiting Miami. This place is located at the top of the Moxy Hotel. I started off with the Chips & Salsa, and Chips & Cheese. Both were good and the chips were very fresh. I wish they gave more chips out since the spreads were very big. For my main, I ordered the Chicken Quesadillas. They were pretty good but very cheesy and not a lot of chicken in it. Overall, the food and ambiance were good! read more

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The food was okay. Stopped in for quick lunch- didn't care at all for the dips, although guacamole was fresh. Fish tacos were neither bad nor great. Although the burger looked delicious, it tasted a bit sour to us. Didn't like signature margarita. read more

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Just got to Miami and this was the first place we stopped!!! We love the atmosphere, food, and service!! UBI is absolutely amazing!!! Please ask for him, you will not regret it!! read more

Serena - Mexican Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Got a rooftop table on a blisteringly hot and humid day. Classic in Miami. Staff was friendly, nothing outstandingly good or bad per se. The guac was delicious, only gripe is that there wasn't enough of it. This paired well with their frozen palomaritas, though it was so hot that most of it melted pretty quickly. The tuna tartare tostadas were also delicious. Great crunch on the tostadas, fresh fish, and nice flavor from the greens and sauce. I believe this was seasonal, but the mushroom flautas were solid. None of the food really blew me away, but everything was tasty. read more

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Checked out Serena for the first time in the Moxy hotel on Washington Ave. This open-air, vibrant restaurant and bar blends Mexican-style traditional design with South Beach flashiness. I played on the swing chairs, admired the amazing fire dancer and jammed to the beats. For drinks, I tried the classic margarita which was tasty and strong, as well as a piña colada type drink that was practically a dessert (don't know the name). For bites, I tried the guacamole and chips which tasted fresh and delicious, as well as the assorted tacos which were also very tasty. Prices are comparable for South Beach hotels and restaurants. Overall my party and I had an awesome time and I will definitely try popping in here again. Note: Even though this is known as a rooftop bar/restaurant, this is on the second floor. We made the mistake at first of going to the hotel's top floor where there's another rooftop bar, pool and lounge area with a view of the ocean. read more

This is a rooftop bar/restaurant in the Moxy Hotel at South beach. We were visiting Miami to show our 17yr old daughter U of Miami and stayed at the Moxy. The Serena restaurant is beautifully decorated. We did not eat here, only had a drink so this review reflects only the bar not the actual restaurant. The bar area is fun with swing chairs at the bar and around other small tables. The view of the surrounding area is beautiful also. The bar swing chairs are situated kinda behind the bar. It is quieter in that area BUT the bartenders do not provide much service there. We bought one drink and then was never attended to for the rest of the time there. I understand that the bartenders were busy but they were not nice nor helpful. It took us so long just to close out our tab. We ended up moving to the register area in hopes that we could grab a bartenders attention. We almost just walked away without paying our tab because we stood there for a very long time trying to get the bartenders attention although we were worried that the final bill once added to our room would be a different amount than what we ordered. I had to yell quite loudly to the bartender that we were leaving and finally the female bartender gave us our bill. A certain amount is already added into the bill for service which I think is unfair because the tip amount did not reflect the service that was provided. The bartenders especially the male ones need to learn how to be gracious even in busy times. read more

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They called it a rooftop restaurant, but it's really not. Upstairs from moxie, It's just on the second level open patio style, absolutely amazing location! Food and service here is excellent! Shout out to Maria for your friendly service and great recommendations! The drinks and food were great! My husband loved his margarita. I loved my cucumber spritz. The shrimp ceviche appetizer I have to say was flavorful but very skimpy on the portion, and honestly the corn nuts added were gross. Ruined it! My husband loved his well fish tacos, and I loved my Birria beef tacos. I definitely recommend this place in South Beach. read more

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Serena was such a great place for a girls dinner! Drinks were different and came in fun glasses. We ordered Pollo Gringa Quesadillas and Baja Fish Tacos. Quesadillas were awesome but both were great! Ordered churros for dessert, MUST HAVE. So good - warm, crispy but gooey center - actually perfection. Our server was extremely friendly and got to know a little bit about us which is always helpful. Very cute rooftop with fun bathrooms and bar area. Would recommend! read more

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Wow. Our guy Luca made us a drink that took our night from 1 and done into 4 rounds! Those drinks were so good we are going to stay at the Moxy hotel next year for Art Week! read more

Serena - Naked and Famous mixed drinks on the bar at Serena. - Mexican Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We went here for Mother's Day brunch this past May. We waited sort of last minute before we decided to go anywhere, and Serena had advertised their Mother's Day lunch sort of late. I'd had it on my list of places to go anyway, so it worked out! Serena is on the roof of the Moxie hotel. You have to valet park which was fairly simple except that the valet didn't take card... I was able to pay her through the cash app, but only bc I didn't have cash and asked what to do. The girl was nice and directed us into the hotel to go upstairs, but we actually should have used the elevator right there on the outside, as that would have taken us directly to the restaurant rather than the rooftop patio in general. Once we arrived at the restaurant, we were seated around the perimeter of the rooftop on their couches with a coffee table style table in front of us.. maybe a little taller. It was nice but not super conventional seating for eating a meal. I still liked it, though, and thought it was nice. (Just would fit much better with some cocktails/ happy hour in the evening). At one point they brought out a huge fan to aim at the "row" of tables we were on, because it was HOT out and we were essentially sitting in the sun. But then a few minutes later they moved it to one table in the corner... not sure if that family had specifically complained or requested it, but that was annoying. But none of that really mattered in the long run. It was a beautiful brunch, and the servers were all so friendly. And the food was AMAZING. We ordered from their Mother's Day menu, so I don't know if these are normally on there, but my husband had the Guava and Cream Cheese French Toast which was TO-DIE-FOR. Omg this was so so good. And I had the Hash Brown Benedict, which was ALMOST like the savory counterpart to the French toast in terms of flavor. I love hash browns anyway, but whatever they put in their hollondaise sauce was everything! In all, this was a beautiful and unique place with DELICIOUS food. I would love to go back here in the evening for drinks sometime because I can only imagine how great the vibe is then. read more

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I wouldn't travel out of your way to go to Washington Ave. It's the 2nd floor rooftop of the Moxy hotel so you have to take the stairs up. The restaurant is outside but they have some cover and lots of fans. The floor was wet, not from rain. I dined here at 2:30pm on Saturday so the place was pretty empty. I'd recommend going another time for better vibes. I had to wait a long time to be seated. Then I had to wait a long time to order from the male waiter. They had a live DJ playing music. The cucumber spritz was delicious. I assume chips aren't free as I never got it but saw the other tables have it. The tacos are made with blue cornmeal. There's a 3% credit card surcharge. 20% automatic tip added. read more

It's a Sunday morning on Mother's Day and the music is completely inappropriate. It's house music at 11 AM on Mother's Day with Moms and little kids everywhere! read more

The place looks great, and the food was good, though the portions were on the smaller side. When I visited, we ordered the special, which featured half-off wine--a nice touch. The decor is very appealing and definitely adds to the experience. They have chairs at the bar suspended on ropes like swings , which is a unique and fun detail. The middle of the restaurant is beautifully decorated with an amazing flower arrangement, adding to the overall ambiance. However, I do feel the pricing is a bit high for the small portions. Despite this, it's a nice place to check out, especially if you're looking for a trendy spot with a unique atmosphere and decent food. read more

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Loved the happy hour drinks and vibes! Beautiful rooftop will be back for sure. Cute swings read more

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We had the pleasure of being at the pool today Anthony our server who was on top of his game 100 percent. I was surprised that he didn't get another coworker to help but single handed took care of the whole pool area by himself with attention to everyone's details Thank you Anthony read more

How to access? Park in the street, go down the alley and through the hotel past the little bar, up a flight of stairs to floor 2. Yes, there's also an elevator. I couldn't find the place at first because it's in a hotel. The food isn't anything to write home about, but the vibe and decor are all very instagram worthy. Was here for brunch on a Saturday so lots of other ladies were here having a girls morning with their besties, or bachelorette get together. It is partially covered and they can further cover the area in the event that rain comes in. The "rooftop" is an allusion as you're actually sitting on the second floor but it's still great! Service was fantastic with our direct waiter but the busser didn't speak English or Spanish so that was a bit harder to get things like extra napkins and drinks. Not to worry though, he went to our guy who promptly came over and did check on us a good amount of times. I had the fish tacos based on the waiters recommendation and they were good, not too heavy or greasy but were breaded. They had picked onions and regular radishes that made the dish look beautiful. Two were plenty as they are on flour tortillas and quite substantial in size. My partner had a cubano and it was huge! It came with fries which were good but we both regretted because I was helping him finish the food to avoid a to go box, and it was just too much. If we shared, it would've been more reasonable. read more

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The atmosphere was sooo neat and fun-- we went early for end of happy hour and then early dinner-- the drinks were delicious and the service was great. Food was good -- guacamole was delicious with warm chips! A fun place ! read more

Sooooooooooo! The Serena rooftop. This pace was super nice. Took the Ms. here for Valentine's Day and I must say this spot did not disappoint with anything. The night was cool, the music being played was diverse and had the perfect volume, the server Tee was very attentive, plus we received a fire show. The food was on point, flavorful. - Plantin Croqueta (too fire) - Enchilada De Pollo (so flavorful and filling) -Modelo This place is a must try and yes we"ll be going again. read more

Serena - Enchilada de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Only 2 servers working? What is wrong with this place. Thurs all you can eat Taco and looks like nobody is ordering them.

Second time here and it was just as lovely as the first! We came here for the first time in 2021 and we're always looking forward to coming back. The food was delicious and the portions sizes were generous. We enjoyed the tuna tartare and the ceviche rojo as appetizers. Drinks were a perfectly balanced lavender spritz and a spicy but not too spicy La Raiz. The meat in the tacos was also a generous and filling portion. We were actually impressed with how much fish was in the Baja taco. To top it all off there was a fire dancer that put on a show to each table, which was a pleasant surprise. We will continue to recommend Serena to our friends and family! read more

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Food - 5 Service - 5 Ambience - 5 Drinks - 4.5 Price quality/ratio - Excellent I have been coming to this place since early 2021 in one of my trips to Miami before I became a local :). I have only positive things to say about this place. Try their huevos rancheros, I would have that every day for lunch. Enjoy and cheers! read more

Serena - Mexican Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

What a cute spot and great to come with your girls for a night out. Food was delicious, we ordered from the Miami spice menu. Drinks on point. Service was nice, only thing was the brought out everything super quick. We had to send back the dessert to request later because we were still working on our entree. It's a rooftop and it's summer. Have cool thoughts. They do have large fans to keep you comfortable. Fans get turn off for a bit for the fire dancer. There is valet parking, the hostess with validate for $5 off, normally it's $25. Good spot to walk around after and enjoy the beach nightlife. read more

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Very cute restaurant if you're looking for somewhere aesthetically pleasing and instagrammable! Went for dinner with a friend to catch up & it was pretty, and not too loud that we couldn't talk. The fire dancer at 8:30pm to each individual table was a little much in my opinion. Too early, the place wasn't packed enough, and a little awkward since she went table to table and it was just the two of us. Got the spicy watermelon marg- and it was good! Cute little cowboy hat in it. Fish tacos looked good, though I didn't try them. The guac was ok- kind of flavorless. I enjoyed the steak tartar! The bead was not toasted enough though and was a little soft except for the corners. The sauce was delicious for the tartar. I would come back here for the atmosphere with a big group, but it was nothing to rave about. read more

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I'm so happy that Serena brought back their happy hour. They have a decent selection of cocktails and bites. My favorites were the Sola Pero Acompañada and the plantain croquetas. Enjoying all this on a beautiful rooftop makes Serena the perfect spot to decompress after a hard day's work. read more

Serena - Amazing happy hour! - Mexican Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Visited Serena Rooftop with a date. Unfortunately, the service fell far short of expectations. After ordering four drinks and appetizers (about $150 before tip), the staff became noticeably dismissive and we were abruptly rushed out immediately after paying. Given that it was a slow night, the service felt especially unprofessional. The experience didn't match the price point or the hospitality standard I'm used to. We won't be returning. read more

A gorgeous environment, located on the second floor inside The Moxy hotel in South Beach. I tried a Squash Blossom quesadilla (19 dollars) and it was very pleasant. Here is their description - QUESADILLAS - SQUASH BLOSSOM $ 19, Blue corn masa, Mexican cheese blend, roasted poblano chiles. read more

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This so-called "rooftop" bar is technically located on the 2nd floor and not on the actual rooftop of this building (Moxy Miami South Beach). This "rooftop" cocktail bar offers Latin and Mexican cuisine. My friends picked this place because it was the closest rooftop bar they can find that's close to our hotel (The Kent Hotel). [Parking]: Transient parking rate is $25 for 0 - 4 hours, $40 for 4 - 8 hours, and $49 + tax for 8+ hours & overnight parking. Otherwise good luck with street parking or nearby public parking garages. [How to get to Serena via Moxy's elevators]: Our group initially pressed "Roof Top" elevator button and thought Serena was closed at 10 PM. Just right before our group about to leave the hotel, I checked elevator buttons and noticed "Pool/Bar Fitness" button with a separate label on Serena. Apparently the 8th floor "Roof Top" elevator button actually took us to The Upside Roof Top which only opens from Thursday to Sunday at 5 PM to 9 PM. Serena is located on the 2nd floor with shoes required (okay with flip flops - one of my friends had flip flops and no issue) at Serena. [Atmosphere]: While visitors won't get a good ocean view, the whole lounge felt very Instagrammable with vibrant and lushly planted terrace. There are multiple spots to take cute pictures with friends. Unfortunately due to how hot and humid Miami can get in summer, this open-air bar can get somewhat uncomfortable. [Menu]: Last call on food was 10:30 PM and our group had to rush our orders. Food include guacamole, raw oysters, ceviche, tacos/tostadas, quesadillas, and other miscellaneous entrees. Drinks include tequila, mezcal, beer, and various cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks include Mexican coke, Mexican sprite, Red Bull, and fresh coconut. *** Fresh coconut ($12): The coconut got a cute umbrella with "South Beach Moxy" imprinted on my coconut. Honestly can't really complain with this non-alcoholic option or else I would just get a boring diet coke instead. ** Fairly confusing on how to get here with limited ocean view, but otherwise great atmosphere and solid drink options. read more

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I've been here twice now, with both times having enough space for large groups and semi-last minute reservations. Connected to the vibey Moxy hotel on their rooftop, the space is gorgeous. Bright flowers and lush greenery with the cutest patio decor. Staff is friendly and hit or miss depending. My favorite item to order to steak tartare. On par with other steakhouse styles. The balance of flavors and spices with the meat is really good and presented beautifully. Other honorable yummy mentions include the Oysters Serena, Guacamole (pricey but shareable), and the tostada (was uni the first time I went). My least favorite dish is the aguachile - it's cooked shrimp and the flavor was very one note of just sourness. For drinks, getting a pitcher of margaritas is a value, making around 6-7 drinks for only $65. They're tasty and have a good ratio of juice to alcohol. PROTip: After eating, head towards the pool area and get some great photos on the rooftop! Would recommend for large gatherings in South Beach! read more

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A gorgeous rooftop restaurant with the appropriate level of decor. Went for happy hr and Xavier took great care of us. The food was delicious and plentiful. Also moderately priced. read more

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We had a great time at Serena Rooftop. The drinks were out of this world. Brian sure knows how to mix and put together amazing drinks !!! The music was spot on. The ambiance and vibe was fun and vibrant. For entertainment, the was a eating fire performer. She was great and came to almost each table, making sure everyone had a direct view of her act. Maurizio, the GM came around and ensured that everything was going smooth. Can't wait to go back !! read more

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This is a rooftop terrace on the MOXY Hotel. Great for big groups . We got promptly seated and ordered our drink and beer. Then order our appetizers all good however the empanada was only one??!! It's ok. The plantains croquetas were good. Lastly for dinner I got the fish tacos - good and my husband ordered the Crab tostada two large tostadas and my husband said he could taste the crab and it was a lot. Overall we recommend. read more

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