Wonderful tacos and a great vibe! I'll be back for those Carnitas Tacos! Slow-roasted pork on blue corn tortillas were amazing, as were the Short Ribs Tacos. So glad my friend and I ordered both and shared. The food was 5 stars but I had to knock it to 4 for very slow service even though they weren't busy. Could have been an issue I didn't see? This is not your $3 meh taco place, this is real food so do go in with the right expectations. FYI next door is Don Sombrero and they had the same menu but different decor etc. read more

Abuela's Tacos - Short Ribs Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I was so back and fourth on what this place deserves. I decided on a 2 ONLY BECAUSE OF SERVICE! It was just blah..... and there are too many places around to be blah Food alone..... 4.5 Food (compared to cost) 3.5 We arrived at 7:01 and were told happy hour was over...... bummer because I didn't want to spend $20 on a margarita. We ordered chips and salsa to start for $6. Chips were good..... salsa came in 2 2 ounce containers. The green salsa was very good and enough of 2 chips. The red liquid...... not sure what it was..... it was a red liquid. I ordered the shrimp tacos. $23 for 3 and the tacos themselves were AMAZING!!! The beans were ok and the white rice was confusing. I have to imagine it's left behind often. It wasn't good, didn't go with the food and tasted like it has sat around for days. Hubby ordered the Birria tacos..... $30...... they were VERY small and he will be having second dinner tonight. He said they were ok..... not bad.... Not good...... wouldn't come back. He was just as confused as me about the white rice. The place was cute..... good music, no clue where the kitchen is, next door maybe. The service...... so confusing!! Very nice when we walked up...... only 2 other occupied tables. Male sat us and was maybe our server..... took our order and never saw him again till we were done eating. Female brought our food.... Very sweet but didn't ask if I needed anything else. My water cup was empty...... I was so thirsty! No one came back to fill our cups until WELL AFTER we were done eating. No "is everything ok" "do you need anything else" just nothing. 20 minutes of sitting here...... nothing to drink...... finally filled it when we were asking for the bill. I was so confused at the lack of service and that alone is why I won't be back. Too many places around to try this place again so I think the 2 stars is fitting. read more

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Pass on the skinny marg- idk what it was but it wasn't good. The short rib tacos and flautas were delicious. read more

Felt like a scam. Insanely expensive taco shack with mediocre food and no ambiance. Went bc of the great reviews and were wildly disappointed. Waiter did not speak English read more

Amazing food, service and vibe! Spicy margarita was a 1/5 though. But the tacos were incredible read more

Abuela's Tacos - Birria Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Actually, I had a reservation at another restaurant for dinner at late hour, so I was just looking for a place to grab a quick appetizer coz I was so hungry. On the way, we saw this beautiful taco spot and the ambiance and outdoor decor immediately caught my attention. Juliana at the stand outside was incredibly welcoming and helpful. She recommended the mahi mahi tacos, and I absolutely loved them. They were incredibly delicious and the sauce was outstanding. The rice and beans on the side were also amazing. Honestly, 10 out of 10. We truly loved this place and are definitely thinking about coming back. read more

I don't often bother to review bad places, but Abuela's is exceptional, providing the worst food I had on this trip. Maybe the worst food I've had this year. In fact, when you factor in the price (see my photo of the receipt) . . . urgh - yes, the worst meal this year. Congratulations on that accomplishment, Abuela's Tacos Latin Restaurant Miami Beach; you struck me as flat-out terrible. We came here because it was near our hotel and we needed to call it an early night. We almost visited the Mexican place next door, but we'd had a referral from a couple who'd enjoyed the margaritas at Abuela's so . . . my suffering begins. 7-11-quality nachos at ludicrous pricing, but at least I had Immodium AD for the air travel the next day. Ugh. I don't want to speculate on the meat in the terrible tacos my wife ordered. We eat a lot of Mexican from various areas, but every bit of this was just wrong, Wrong, WRONG! Never went inside; sat streetside and watched the bizarre parade of Collins Avenue happen. At least there were pretty hotels to look at, although the tables were crowded pretty closely together. Our disinterested waiter seemed pleasant enough but disappeared for quite a while when I needed my second BOGO beer; at least he wound up with a hefty automatic tip thanks to the absurd pricing. Seriously: not even airport-quality food. Just don't - please, just don't. read more

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Abuelas is a decent Mexican spot. It's a cool small spot with tables inside and outside with typical sombreros and other Mexican type regalia inside. The service levels are so so pretty much going through the motions. But the rub is they charge 20% service fee to every order. No notification no minimum. Number of dlners. Food was a base hit. Had the birria tacos which were decent too. A bit greasy. Comes w a small side of rice consume and black beans along w 3 tacos read more

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Cute taqueria with a friendly and attentive staff!! I was in Miami for a business trip and met with a colleague for dinner the night before our meetings started. We arrived early for a 7pm reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant actually got busier as the night went on and had a good crowd for a Monday night. We were given chips and salsa before we ordered. Chips were crisp, flavorful and light. I tried the salsa verde and appreciated its flavor and the slight kick of heat that it offered! I had veggie tacos for my entree. Soft tortillas filled with sautéed mushrooms, onions, peppers and shaved Brussels sprouts combined to make a flavorful and filling meal. I arrived ravenous and left sated! read more

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Pros: amazing service! I went for a birthday party and they really gave us a great and comfortable experience. I had the vegetable fajitas, and they were a little too salty for my taste but yummy. The servings were huge, so it served me as three meals. The rest of our party of about 25 really enjoyed their food and drinks. Cons: it's very hot in there, the door stays open, and they have fans, but it's a little rough during Miami summers. Parking is also difficult to find but it's in the heart of Miami Beach so that is to be expected. Overall good experience. read more

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Food came fast amazing taste. and Eric our server was on top of things and was checking on us all the time . Service was immaculate. Thank u Eric read more

Tacos are tasty, I would return if I'm close by. Juices are a little pricey but also good.

The server was incredibly kind, polite, and friendly. Micheladas were great. Mahi mahi tacos were fresh and delicious with a great creama sauce. Would definitely return! read more

South Beach is a rip off. Small mexican resturant it was clean. The restrooms were clean. Asada Tacos and the drink I had were good but not worth the price. The waiter was nice. Just expensive for nothing, it's not like you get a large amount of food. read more

Food was good. Service was bad. Only one person taking orders, making drinkings.and would forget our order. I wouldn't go back. Disappointed

Best enchiladas I've ever had! We also got BOGO margaritas--they were a bit small but packed a punch. The tacos were incredible, and the guacamole was super fresh and flavorful. Our server was very attentive, and the owner went above and beyond by giving us a complimentary shot for kindly switching tables to accommodate a big party. It's a small restaurant with a fun, lively atmosphere, and being by the beach just adds to the charm. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Good quality food but pricey, + mandatory 20% service fee for everything, I got the aqua chilies which comes with the tortilla chips which is really good and crispy I think they probably fried it on their own which is really nice! read more

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Horrible customer service. There were barely any local people eating which is a sign of how bad the place is. Wanted to speak to the manager but the employees didn't want us to. It was expensive and not worth the price. The food wasn't good and neither were the drinks Avoid going here read more

As much as I hate writing negative reviews, I have to share my experience here. The interior was very authentic and inviting, although I was seated near the bathroom, which had a terrible smell. Aside from that, the chips and salsa were tasty! My partner Rob and I ordered the fish tacos, and they arrived 40 minutes after we had finished our starter--and they were cold. I was already annoyed, but I decided to give them a try. Unfortunately, the tortilla was stale and very dry. The tacos were soggy overall, and the fish tasted like plastic. I rarely have such a strongly negative opinion about restaurants, especially in Miami, but this was truly a horrible experience. I cannot make this up! We reported the issue to our server, who took the food back, and we never heard from her again. I'm sorry, but this was truly a terrible experience, and I do not recommend ordering the fish tacos. Thank you! - Tiffany Joeler read more

Abuela's Tacos - Fish Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

.5 star review. Don't like to leave reviews but 12$ for a water we didn't ask for and a tall male waiter who seemed stoned and asked what guac we wanted, after finding out there is only one guacamole. Skip this place. Go else where. read more

I was so disappointed in my recent visit to Abuela's Tacos. Waitress was beyond apathetic and rude. Everyone's appetizers came out and on time - but not mine. I called my waitress's attention to it. But she still didn't bring anything to the table for me! I ordered when everyone else did, so I just couldn't understand why I was sitting there still hungry. When dinner was served, I still didn't receive my order. The waitress ignored me. She purposely did not make eye contact. She also didn't offer a bowl of chips, a roll or anything to stem my hunger. Finally, both my appetizer and dinner were served at the same time. Everyone was finished eating by that time and wanted to leave. So I only had enough time to pick at my appetizer and never touched my dinner. I was further disappointed when I paid the check. There was already a 20% tip added for the waitress. No wonder why she didn't care if I was enjoying myself or not. In retrospect, I left Abuela's Tacos hungry, embarrassed in front of my guests and horribly upset about being ignored. The money I spent was a waste and not appreciated. So disappointed I went there. read more

I never leave reviews. But this was so bad I feel obligated to say something. We ordered shrimp quesadillas, which should be hard to mess up. Instead, when we cut into the melted cheese, we were met with shrimp that very clearly had not been properly cleaned. The dark digestive veins were fully visible through the cheese. At this price point, I genuinely expected basic prep standards. Seeing that instantly killed my appetite. The texture didn't help either. Every bite felt off. It was one of those meals where you keep trying to convince yourself it's fine, but your brain is screaming otherwise. For what we paid, this was beyond disappointing. We've been rating the food we've tried on this trip, and this landed dead last. And that's saying something. If you're charging premium prices, the food should reflect that. Unfortunately, this did not. read more

I always love authentic tacos and this place delivered. It was right across the street from our AirBnb so we thought we'd try it. It was a good choice. The food was very good. Tasted fairly close to authentic. We started with the steak nachos. They were delicious! They had cheese, jalapeños, steak, sour cream, and guacamole. They were loaded and not lacking in the toppings department. There was plenty for 4 of us to share. My girlfriend and I split the birria tacos and they were worth every penny. The flavor of the birria itself was top notch and the sauce to dip in was the real treat. There were 3 tacos, rice and beans on the plate. Our table also ordered Al pastor tacos and fish tacos. They said that they were very flavorful. The service was great. Our waiter got us drinks quickly and food out nearly as fast. He stopped by many times to check on us and fill waters. He made for an awesome overall experience. The ambiance transports you to a Hispanic household. It felt very homey inside and had decorations all over the place. I'm sure it gets very lively at night time since it's close to ocean drive. Overall this was a great lunch spot. I'd visit again the next time I visit South Beach. read more

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This was hands down some of the best tacos we have ever had. Great atmosphere and excellent service. I highly recommend you go here! read more

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Found this place late night while walking on Miami streets. We ordered Baja fish tacos and they were really good! The sauces were great too! There's a bar inside too. The service was a bit slow but I guess they were busy! However, the tacos were overpriced! The staff was very friendly! read more

We had an exquisite lunch at abuela's tacos! The restaurant is decorated in lively colors and the inside is super cute and aesthetic period. To start, I had the tamaringo margarita, which was spicy and strong loved this drink period. My friend had the watermelon mojito and love that as well. For appetizers, we had the elote, tuna tostada and and the chicken flautas. My favorite was the tostadas, which is a must order, and the chicken flautas us as well. For the main course we had the mixed fajitas, which came out steaming and were delicious, and we also had the Rosa tacos that was super. Yummy both came with a side of black beans and rice. If you order the chicken flautas, please be aware that it also has guacamole, so aside of guac, it is not necessary. For dessert we had a tres leches cake that was perfectly sweet and good enough to share. Finished off the meal with a cafecito. I will definitely be back to this establishment because I truly enjoyed it,, the vibes were good, and the food was even better. read more

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Absolutely wonderful! I can confidently say that the loaded nachos that my girlfriend and I got were the best we have ever tasted! The tacos were also... fantastic!! Everything is so so so fresh, service was quick, and the outdoor seating was nice! Tremendous quality and I can totally see why so many great reviews! read more

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Food was great! I was surprised that we didn't see the wait staff much given the lack of patrons but I think the manager noticed and started providing attention themself. Food was phenomenal and easy to walk around Miami after. read more

We stopped in to grab a quick bite and a beer. The service was lack luster. I understand why there's an automatic 20% gratuity because I'm certain no one would tip otherwise for service. The food itself was not very good, and the chocolate cake was inedible. My recommendation is to skip this place all together. read more

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Excellent Birrias! Best Mezcalito de Guava!!!!! Will be back. We felt we were in Mexico. read more

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TLDR: Osvaldo is the GOAT!! Food/Drinks: 4/5 Immediately, we were given glasses of water and chips and salsa and another spicy sauce as an appetizer to start. We ordered the birria tacos and they lived up to the hype! Absolutely mouthwatering and filled with flavor. I literally scarfed mine down in 5 minutes. They are pretty hefty so with the chips and drinks you shouldn't be left hungry. We got a pitcher of Strawberry Margarita to share between 2 people and not going to lie it was kind of weak but it tasted good! Pros here thee Service: 10/5 Okay everyone here was EXTREMELY kind from the moment we walked in! Our server, Osvaldo came in clutch with the recommendations and always brought us everything we needed! Hands down one of the best servers I've ever had out at a restaurant. I was out with my partner and they offered to take a picture of us together which was SO sweet! We were in a rush and our food came out quickly. He also got us to go materials for whatever we didn't finish. You thought it couldn't get better than that? Well it did!! Then, he brought use free tequila shots on the house!! We felt like we were VIP at this restaurant! Vibe: 5/5 We first saw this restaurant during the day walking along Collins Ave and its looked lit at 2 pm mid day and was playing good music. We made a mental note to return and glad we did! We sat outside the restaurant which was perfect for people watching as you're right on the sidewalk! We went during the evening but the heat never sleeps. They do have fans outside so you won't be too hot. Overall, the vibe is equipped with cute neon lights, bright colors, good music, and good vibes to top it off! I've told all my friends that are visitING Miami that they need to eat here at least once! Make sure you ask for Osvaldo!! He's the absolute best! :) read more

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Followed my trusty Yelp Elites for this one and it didn't disappoint. Had the steak burrito and it was awesome! My wife is a snob for good fish tacos and she loves them here. Others had the steak tacos and chicken burrito all were delicious and VERY flavorful. Service was on point, they confused 1 item but quickly remade it. This spot has officially made my short list of Miami restaurants to get to every time I visit. read more

This place is a gem in south beach. Not only is the food and drinks so amazing, but the staff and service here is impeccable. Antonio and Cotti both have hearts of gold and literally made it feel like we were having dinner at home with our family. We ordered the Molcajete and it is basically fajitas on steroids! So flavorful and the best combination of everything you could want. It's a lava rock bowl filled with bell peppers and onions, sautéed in an amazing sauce. It also comes with every protein you want. (steak, shrimp, chicken and chorizo) I love chorizo and this is one the best chorizos, it was the perfect amount of juicy and spicy. We also got the kiwi and pineapple margaritas. They were the perfect mix. Not too sweet, strong, and an amazing price for SoBe. If you are ever in South Beach this is place you must not miss! One of the best restaurants I've eaten at here! read more

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The place is super cute inside and decorated like you are in a different place. The service was friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. The food is excellent here! I am not a vegetarian but loved the vegetarian fajitas. They were so flavorful and came with some warm soft tortillas with white rice and delicious guacamole. The steak quesadillas were juicy and spiced well. My daughter enjoyed her enchiladas. The orchata tasted like yummy rice pudding in a drink. The lemonade was very fresh. read more

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I came here based on other Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. We had Julianna as our server and she was very friendly and helped us to figure out what we wanted. The tacos I had were very filling and fresh while the mango margarita was refreshing. I'm not sure why this spot was empty but it's quite the little spot! read more

We were really hungry after arriving. We shared three different tacos and all were good. The pork ones were tastier. read more

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Went for lunch on a Wednesday and sat outside. I had great service and food. I started with a Guava Mezcal drink and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! The flautas were stuff with shredded chicken and served on top of guacamole. I ordered a variety of tacos. My favorite was the birria taco. The tres leches is a must have! One of the best I've ever had. They have an indoor bar. The decor has a fun vibe to it. read more

This place is in a really nice location, with outside seating. The ambiance was great, and the staff was amazing. We had a mojito and a guava margarita, which were both really good. The Horchata was to die for! The chicken tacos with the bacon inside were delicious! Really hit the spot. The red snapper was perfectly cook and crispy! Definitely recommend this spot for some great authentic mexican food! read more

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The service was good. The manager checked on us several times and made sure all was well. We got margaritas with our check in and the boys said they tasted great. Our tacos were amazing. They had the perfect char and were very tasty; well seasoned and not over done. Hubby had birria tacos and loved them. He didn't even give me a bite, only realizing after he finished. I had the carne asada tacos that were amazing with perfect char! Our friend tacos were great, too. After the meal, the guys got a complimentary shot of tequila. It was a very good meal and I'd highly recommend! read more

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Really enjoyed dinner here with my daughters. We got the chicken nachos, they had a lot of chicken and tasted great. I had the abuleta and that was refreshing and def had a kick. My daughter got the birra and loved them and I had the chicken Mexicana along with my other daughter. We loved both. They got frozen daqueries and they looked super cool. The service was very friendly ! read more

Abuela's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida