Let's start by saying that everything from the minute I walked in to the minute I left was…read moreexceptional. Stubbled upon this little gem while visiting my uncle and aunt at the beach and I can say I've found one of my favorite new Peruvian spots in Miami. The food was so authentic in pero that one of the meals I've only seen in my travels there and now at locura marina. The causa trio was amazing and the cow heart was cooked to perfection. The servers are super attentive and make you feel at home. You can feel the amazing hospitals and effort put in this place. Def will recommend to many friends

This is one of my neighborhood spots, when craving Peruvian. Love the staff that always greets me…read morewith a smile. I order the dinner special where you get to choose a wine or sangria to start then your choice of appetizer and entree for under $25z. It's such a gear price but also the food is delicious! I always get the mix ceviche spicy and beef Lomo saltado. The portion is great and I can never finish it all. It's a great place right near the beach and gives you that family feel!

What a great place right off the beach for Dominican -Mexican fusion food. They have an extensive…read moremenu including a bunch of birra options. The Birra Tostones were FANTASTIC, with crispy plantains, juicy beef and flavorful birra. They had so many more options I wanted to try them all. You order at the counter and they'll bring everything out to you to enjoy. Service was super quick and everything was fresh. They have a couple of tables inside but you could also grab and go!

We ordered catering from La Esencia and let me tell you we were so impressed. The birria tacos and…read morequesadillas were next level! I loved that the veggie tacos came with a long slice of avocado- It made it more substantial. I absolutely will return to the storefront to have an in-person meal.

We tried this place at random and I am so glad as it is one of my favorite Miami destinations now…read more I am not a big coffee person, but the medium cafe con leche with sugar was delectable and perfect. Later in the day I was still thinking about it and wanting to get another. My friend had a small espresso cuban coffee and it's worth noting that they made a little heart in the foam on top for presentation. For brunch we got omelette sandwiches. They are pretty huge and I couldn't eat it all despite trying. They use some special bread and there was no negative tastes in the sandwich, but I did feel like it was missing something - maybe next time I'll see if they have a little ketchup I could put on it. There was no parking when we arrived, so we drove around the block and were able to find an unmarked dirt spot next to the childcare place.

I am technically a regular customer and able to make a post now. Ordered the Pan Con Bistec and as…read morealways, not disappointed. They always make the steak well seasoned, tender, and juicy. The bread is perfect, just the right softness, not hard and crunchy. Although the space is small, they are very attentive, professional, and taking care of the customers. Katty and Ana are awesome! They are always pleasant and are great to have as servers. I've had their steak and chicken plates with rice options, and also their red beans and are always well prepared. The aforementioned choices are served plenty full and a treat to the palate.

I just ordered from this place since they are new to the area and decided to give them a shot. What…read morea bad choice! Number one, the ceviche is pure water and parsley with a dash of fish. They charged me $2.75 for about 5-6 stale plantain chips! The cadet salad was a mess! Literally looked like a dirty container that was reused to put salad inside of. The meat was pure grease and let's not even start mentioning the "pabellon criollo". It was a sloppy slab of salty meat with what tasted like old rice from yesterday. Beyond the nastiest food I've ever encountered on yelp ! Whatever you do - DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE! I'll never eat here again. I refuse to even open the other plate because it looks disgusting as well!

Amazing service. Food was fantastic, everything we ordered was perfect. Must try the triple burger,…read moredefinitely a beast! It has a great variety of items. Can't wait to go back

This place is amazing. This is our second time here in a year and everything is consistent. Great…read moreservice . Workers are always friendly and helpful. They had a little crowd today, but it was well worth the wait. The food was flavorful and we bought two sauces that tasted amazing as well. I will be visiting them again on my next Miami trip

These sanguiches are loaded with flavor. The media noche is balanced really well with the sweet…read morebread and saltiness from the ham , savoriness from the cheese and pop of vinegar from the pickles. The mojo flavor from the pork tops it off to complete the sanguich. The Bistec is finely shredded beef braised in a roja sauce that's light but adds more depth to the shoestring potatoes. Sanguich is a must try in Miami!

I went to Morla for dinner this Monday, knowing nothing at all about this restaurant. I went…read morebecause it was equidistant between me and the person I met, and thought it looked interested based on the photos, the review and the ratings. I had no expectations at all; however, even if I had the highest expectations, it hose would have been exceeded. Morla is such a refreshing experience, and I would go so far to say that it was in the top 5 meals I've had anywhere in South Florida during the last 12 months! I can't rec Morla highly enough, and it is because of the owners, Sharon (front of house) and Rueben (owner-chef)...

Came here on the last night of our trip to Bal Harbour to celebrate my husband's birthday--and it…read moreended up being one of the two best meals of the entire trip. We were traveling with our 7-month-old (his first trip!), and I specifically wanted somewhere close to our hotel but still special. I found Morla while searching "best restaurants in Bal Harbour," read through the reviews and their story, and immediately booked. Full disclosure: my husband is not a big seafood person, so this felt like a bit of a gamble. But he does like Peruvian and Mexican flavors... and somehow, Morla completely won him over. By the end of dinner, he said it's one of his favorite restaurants in the world--and we've eaten at quite a few 2-3 Michelin star spots globally. We booked the first seating, which I'd highly recommend if you're dining with a baby. The space feels trendy but still intimate and warm--not stuffy at all. You can really feel that it's a husband-and-wife-run restaurant. To my surprise, my husband went for the tasting menu (again... with a baby in tow ), and every single course delivered. The seafood and ceviche were incredibly fresh, and the flavors were so thoughtful and unique without being overcomplicated. Portions were perfect too. We left satisfied, not overly stuffed or still hungry (which honestly happens a lot with tasting menus). I don't drink right now since I'm nursing, but I had a few small sips of my husband's wine and even that was excellent. What really stood out, though, was how kind and welcoming they were to our baby. We didn't see other kids there, but we never felt out of place. Sharon and Rúben were so warm -- smiling at him, engaging with him, and making us feel comfortable the entire time. No weird looks when he got a little fussy or when I needed to nurse, which any parent will appreciate. All in all, worth every penny. Thoughtful food, genuine hospitality, and just an all-around memorable experience. Would 100% come back.

An excellent Mexican food restaurant. Both tacos and burritos are delicious, with lots of options…read morefor fillings and sauces. The people are nice and helpful. They also have a drive thru.

Honestly have mixed feelings because there's a lot to like about this spot like the service, vibes,…read moreflavors and affordable prices ($4.50 per taco). That said, we probably won't be coming back. -At the salsa/sauce bar to top your tacos, everything had visibly been sitting out all day and looked super bad, so we skipped it (which was disappointing since we love adding all the ferments and spices) -The elote (street corn) was old and mushy, tasted boiled but maybe a few days ago? -The food came out way too fast, less than 5 minutes after we ordered. So right away knew it's not made fresh to order. -A few pesky fruit flies/gnats were buzzy around our table while we tried to eat, which just makes things feel dirty. If you have the right expectations coming here (affordable fast food with way better ambience, flavor, and options than the Taco Bell next door), you'll probably be very happy. But if you're a foodie looking for a freshly cooked culinary taco experience, this isn't that.

Very yummy and a great value! Love a classic Cuban dish like Palomia Steak and rice! Quick counter…read moreservice as well!

I wish there were half stars on here. It's higher than a 3, but not quite a 4. The storefront is…read moresmall, but brightly colored. You walk in to a long walkway. The entire restaurant is set up like a diner with a counter at which you sit. The painting on the back wall is colorful with many artful Cuban images. They have a tv that was playing music videos. Some of the videos displayed guys singing/rapping while girls wearing thongs washed cars. Each video had a similar theme. That being said, if you have your kids with you and you're at all concerned about your kids seeing stuff like this, go elsewhere. The ladies behind the counter were hard at work preparing food, taking orders, and making coffee and other drinks. I ordered a Cuban sandwich. I should have ordered the sandwich for which they are famous, but I didn't want steak so there we were. The sandwich took a bit longer than I expected, but it was pretty good when I received it. It was a little heavy on the ham and sauce, but otherwise it was very good. The pulled pork was on point.