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    Tapelia

    3.4 (660 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Salad, Seafood
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Niecee R.

    Went for a quick bite during ABMB and my salad was fantastic!! Exactly what I needed. We sat inside, too hot out and the service was just as good inside than out. Check it out next time you're on Lincoln road!! Thank me later xoxo

    Joe D.

    Solid Spanish flavored bistro on Lincoln Road. We came for lunch on my friend John's birthday and had a blast 5 star ambience: it doesn't get much cooler in Miami Beach than Lincoln Road pedestrian mall. It's fun, a little loud/crazy and has some great outdoor art too. 4 star food: good flatbreads all around. It's premium priced, but hey Lincoln Road pedestrian mall is the high rent district. 4 star service: service was friendly and thorough. The only problem was it was slightly slow.

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    Hugo T.

    My family and I came here for a quick dinner and the food was amazing. My grandmother knew the people here very well and told us it was great and she was completely right. The Service was good though a tiny bit slow but it was fun nonetheless. The Ambiance is very loud so I wouldn't recommend for meetings. It was amazing!

    Nikita V.

    For the very first time i have tried the vegetarian spanish paella. It was a different experience altogether. They have an amazing service with very beautiful ambiance.

    Raymond L.

    Very good food and service with a smile. Thanks to our lovely server Daniel who was friendly, kind, and service with a smile and full of passion. Seafood paella was huge for 2 (more like 3 person can eat) was tasty and fresh. The iberico ham/manchego was yummy! Sangria was strong and great!

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    Monique R.

    We stumbled upon Tapelia walking through Miami Beach looking for a late dinner & we were so pleased when a server told us it was happy hour at 11pm. We each got margaritas & we shared the 24 oz prime ribeye steak that came with potatoes. For our appetizer, we got the empanadas argentina & although the chicken or ham weren't my personal favorites, I really loved the spinach empanada (so yummy!) We got to sit outside which was really refreshing and comfortable. We definitely would recommend this restaurant, especially for those late night happy hours & delicious food!

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    Olga S.

    I'm surprised Yelp didn't get this right. Tapelia is a gem. We loved the cozy outdoor seating. It's amazing to be sitting outside during the winter. Our burrata appetizer was the highlight. Absolutely delectable! For my entree, I wanted to have something I don't see often back home, grilled octopus. I can imagine this is hard to get right. Parts of it were still slimy and thinner parts tough. The seasoning was on point and the potatoes complemented the octopus well. The service was so courteous.

    Alex K.

    Our experience here was great. Ixina was the one who took care of us, believe that's her name. We popped in for a beer and to relax for a little bit. Which also led to having some snacks. The vibe is great along Lincoln road. Perfect for people watching. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is great. With what we had the whole experience, it was great. The food was excellent. The croquettes and the melted cheese, amazing. Like mention, service was great with our waitress.

    Ceviche and chips appetizer
    Anetra T.

    I tried this place during my last night in Miami back on November 3. The food was amazing! The portions were plentiful. I had the seafood pasta along with their Mojitos. My friends had a couple of appetizers which included oysters, raw oysters. If you come out to Miami, you definitely have to try this place. It does not disappoint at all. Great seating, great service and great portions. They have indoor seating but it's best to sit outdoors. It's a whole vibe outside.

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    Nathan N.

    We wanted Spanish food and so we followed the lead of our Spanish friend. We had a friendly server who did not know Spanish (a surprise in Miami). The food was kind of inconsistent for me, but I really liked the pa amb tomàquet. I also loved the tortilla Española, and the sangria. The vibes were fantastic here (aside from the smokers. This is the issue with outdoor dining, is you run the risk of people with tobacco addictions polluting your air quality.) I think this restaurant inspired me to visit Spain, and I will someday.

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    Mauro D.

    Paella gone wild in Miami Beach! Im very picky with Spanish food, as I usually travel to Spain every year. Our order was mainly paellas as we wanted to share with everyone in the table. We orderdered "paella a la marinera" and "paella mixta". The first one had plenty of langostines, but missed many shrimps. On the other hand, the mix paella offered a very dry chicken, meanwhile the meat was very scarce. Both of them presented very sticky and moist rice. They had flavor, but wasn't a remarkable one. The empanadas argentinas were fried and the stuffing wasn't that tasty. Ambiance was very energetic and busy as you are seating in the middle of Lincoln Road. Overall, the best thing of the lunch was the service provided by Camila, always on top of every detail

    Mojito, margarita
    Baby N.

    Cute little spot in Lincoln Road Mall. We stopped for happy hour drinks and they were delicious and strong. We had mojitos and margaritas. Very cute patio seating. We ordered a flatbread to share which was delicious.

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    Ivan D.

    The service was great, and it's a fun environment, but the food was ok. I thought it was overpriced.

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    Exceptional service and food. This is how a restaurant should be run. If in Miami, treat yourself. It's a must.

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    Terrible overpriced Paella Service was good,sangria was better. I'd pick someplace else in the future.

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    Best steak ever, best sangria! Our waitress Maria was awesome. Glad we stumbled upon this place. Nice music too.

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    Great Restaurant...best of the best.. Had a Wonderfull dinner great service.......just want to say wow

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    Muni was an amazing server!! Thank you it was an awesome experience! She was thoughtful kind, and well oriented with the menu!

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    La Sandwicherie - Miami Beach

    La Sandwicherie - Miami Beach

    4.5
    (3.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Great place to stop for a quick bite on a beach day or when you're not feeling up for a full meal…read more Sandwiches are large and taste great! Plenty of customization options. A counter seat is hit or miss but nice to have available instead of only being a walk up window. Skip the smoothies. They're watery and thus not very filling or flavorful. You're better off getting a sandwich (again, as this was my 2nd visit) or going somewhere else for a smoothie.

    Just one block away from South Beach on 14th Street, this place is a very popular fast food spot…read more Since South Beach restaurants are either expensive (20% gratuity even for a party of two) or extremely crowded, we walked one block inland and found this place. From a distance, it looks like a food truck, but it's actually a full setup designed to look that way. Even in the scorching heat, there was a line--but it moved quickly. Their menu has everything. Think of it as a Subway style setup, but with smoothies, tropical ingredients, and lots of fresh options. Now the main part...We ordered- Chicken Mix Baguette Tuna Baguette Am I the only one who found it just okay? At Subway, at least they toast the bread for a bit. Here, I genuinely struggled with the hard bread--it was tough to chew. Also, the meats were cold, which I'm not used to. I knew that beforehand, but still wanted to try this hyped spot. They have about 5-7 bar style stools for seating, but in the humidity, it's not the most comfortable experience. Freshness (smoothies & ingredients): 5/5 Overall taste & experience: 3/5 Or maybe we're just spoiled by the big fast food chains?

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    Cafe Americano

    4.0
    (310 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Takes reservations
    Full bar

    This was the perfect brunch restaurant. We sat outside with the beautiful umbrellas helping us…read moreagainst the sun. This restaurant is walking distance of the beach. For food I ordered the tres leches French toast. The were delicious. Different than most restaurants. The size / shape are unique like large French toast sticks. Crispy exterior with a extremely soft interior. The caramel sauce and whipped cream were the perfect balance. I also ordered scrambled eggs with cheese and a matcha. The match was ok it wasn't anything to write home about. My other party had on letters which were good with potato's. Also tea which they served with a actual tea pot and mini honeys. Great presentation. The staff was extremely nice even letting us practice our Spanish.

    Oh my gosh, do not go to Café Americano if you are visiting Miami as a tourist. They somehow…read moreinstantly know when you are a visitor, and at first, the service is overly nice, almost like they are rolling out the red carpet. You feel special, flattered, and excited to sit down. And then... poof. As soon as you are seated, it is like you evaporated from their memory. You are there, but apparently invisible, and suddenly all that charm vanishes. The food came out cold, which would have been fine if it were still tasty, but sadly, it was neither warm nor particularly good. They took it away to "fix it," but the damage was done. I lost track of how many times I saw our waiter after that, and unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make up for what I paid or for the experience that had already gone off the rails. You can forgive a small mistake, but when the cold food and disappearing service team are combined, it feels like a comedy of errors. So let me give you some friendly advice: stay away. Stay away. Stay away. Unless you are looking for a dining experience that doubles as a lesson in how quickly customer service can vanish, do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I'll admit it had story value for me, and I left with a funny tale to tell, but as far as eating out in Miami goes, there are far better options that won't make you question if you were ever seated in the first place.

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    Caesar Salad with Shrimp add-on.
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    4.6
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    0.3 mi

    We stopped here for brunch before heading to the beach, and it was absolutely packed! Seating is…read moreoutdoors only and first come, first served. The line to order inside was incredibly long, so our group downloaded the app and ordered there instead, although creating an account required quite a bit of information. I ordered the Fire Egg Wrap and an Iced Banana Brew. The wrap was good and very filling, but not something I'd order again. The Iced Banana Brew, however, was a 10/10 and the highlight of the meal. Despite the crowds, service was efficient, and I'll definitely be back for another Iced Banana Brew!

    As a general rule I have been thrilled with Pura Vida and I have turned on a great number of people…read moreto it. In fact, myself and my girlfriend were eating from there at least 2 times a week. No other restaurant has ever remotely rivaled my patronage on such a level. With that said, my "go too" had been the Kale Caesar Salad. Suddenly, as restaurants do, they changed it to a kale and romaine salad and completely changed the dressing. What a huge disappointment and after giving it a few try's, I'm done with the new Caesar. My frequency has dropped down to maybe once every couple of weeks.

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    Fresh and healthy table spread featuring vibrant salads, nutritious bowls and wraps, all-day breakfast favorites, superfood s...
    Fresh and healthy table spread featuring vibrant salads, nutritious bowls and wraps, all-day breakfast favorites, superfood s...
    The Perfect Egg Sandwich with pasture-raised eggs, avocado, tomato, arugula and mozzarella - the ultimate healthy breakfast on-the-go
    The Perfect Egg Sandwich with pasture-raised eggs, avocado, tomato, arugula and mozzarella - the ultimate healthy breakfast on-the-go
    The perfect all day breakfast combo - new yorker toast, acai bowl, and lattes.

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    Safron Mediterranean Grill

    Safron Mediterranean Grill

    4.7
    (998 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I tried Safron last night after a long day of travel. I got it to-go and waited about 10 minutes…read morefor me Greek salad and lamb sandwich. The sandwiches use pita bread and the wraps use tortillas. I got mine with pita, which was nice and soft. Tithe sandwich had bite-sized lamb chunks, which were very good and seasoned well. The fries are a "pass" for me. I don't like bartered fries. The Greek salad was a Greek salad, which is what I expected and wanted, so no complaints! Walking distance from my hotel, friendly staff. It's small inside with o my one table, so you'll sit outside if you stay. I waited inside for my food.

    Came here for a post happy hour snack. We weren't feeling too too hungry but needed a little…read moreSOMETHING. As we walked by Safron, the smells and aroma with the lit up menu was what drove us right in. It's a very small hole in the wall, more for takeout, but they have a few tables and chairs outside that make the perfect people watching while you eat, that's free entertainment! We ordered the falafel plate to share and it was plenty. There's rice was absolutely delicious and the falafel were made on the spot served perfectly warm and crispy. Pro tip: ask for their house made hot sauce, it will rewire your brain. That was the perfect touch to our platter. Next time would LOVE to order the falafel wrap which comes with fries. Great little spot for authentic Mediterranean cuisine with bold, delicious and fresh flavors.

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    The view that you do not see in the photos, which is a step up into another part of the restaurant
    The view that you do not see in the photos, which is a step up into another part of the restaurant
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    Naked Taco

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    4 stars bec they have a happy hour. Otherwise if the cost was full price i would give them 3. This…read moreis a typical tourist trap probably connected with the local cartel that keeps market prices high and overcharge tourists staying in the walkable area. Their tacos are not bad but for street tacos they are pricey even during happy hour. They charge a standard 18% gratuity. They might as well charge that fee into the food price because it is mandatory but most likely they separate the line item to avoid additional sales tax on revenue. The place is dark and dingy for a highly rated place. After this first day experience in south beach im avoiding any of the other popular tourist restaurants for the rest of my stay. Stick with other non traditional places along Collins and Washington and you should be fine.

    We are staying in South Beach and Naked Taco came up when I was searching for local places that…read moreserved nachos. Jose was our server and did a great job going over the menu and talking about the various options to include recommendations. We came for nachos so that's what we settled on. My husband I enjoyed them and the serving size was perfect for an appetizer or a small meal. We were still a bit hungry so we each got a soft taco (carne asada). I forgot to take a photo but they were delicious. The meat was tender and seasoned well. We enjoyed this local spot in south beach and recommend it! Great prices too!

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    Guacamole - served table side
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    3.8
    (2.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Food was unbelievably good. The service was pretty terrible. All the people talking about the one…read moreserver are 100% spot on. Service is pretty dull and slow. We had the wings. I was genuinely surprised to have some of the best wings I've ever had in my life. Top 5 for sure. Drinks were 50/50 between our table. Some of us liked them a lot and others did not. I would recommend only for the surprisingly great and seemingly way above-par food, but not if you're looking for any specific "experience"

    Hello, for context, my wife and I have been coming to SoBe 3-5 times for the past 25 years…read more Although, Miami can be pricey, but usually you can justify the spend. Front Porch has always been a spot we dined at, mostly for breakfast, but sometimes lunch and dinner. At times, we would stay at the Z Hotel just for Front Porch. Unfortunately, that has changed, and I would never go back or accept a free meal or service--imagine that, never accept a free meal in Miami. The service was bad, actually the waiter was fair to ok, but the bleach blonde older server consumed the air out of the room. She was grumpy, not engaging, and when she spoke her voice was so deep and off putting that it frightened me. The culinary offerings, reminds me of a hospital cafeteria from the 80s/90s . The worst part was the theming and lack of ambiance. It felt like a seedy nightclub or raggedy adult club you have to take a shower after leaving. I had to apologize to wife for such a poor experience. Bad husband! Also, I believe the operation was being managed or run by a small family of 4/5 people with no hospitality, culinary, or service experience. Finally, for $100, I never have to go there again. Front Porch, RIP. Sorry...

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