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    Christina's Cafe

    4.0 (104 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Greek
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Marisa D.

    Literally the best Greek and Mediterranean dishes we've had in Florida. Christina and Pascal are wonderful hosts and even better chefs!! Thank you both, amazing spot!!!!

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    Marqus R.

    Though with its somewhat lackluster décor or feeling of leisurely ambiance you might think that Christina's would be the type of Greek restaurant that you'd merely stop into to grab a bite to eat or have a quick dinner, but you'd be wrong. It's actually the type of place where you want to spend time because when it comes to what is outstanding as well as authentic Greek food, Christina's is the real thing. So, if you go here, if you enjoy Greek food, be sure to set aside the time savor and understand it. As it says on the top of its menu: "Please be patient, we cook to order." The proprietor, who also has the Gyro Joint on Cypress Road that holds an enviable Yelp four stars double plus rating not only makes everything to order but everything from the ground on up using the best and freshest of ingredients. This was evident to me when I had what I believe to have been a lightly sautéed calamari in marinara sauce. The marinara sauce was indeed some of the best ever, not only with a fresh taste but an elusive sweetness to it. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I've always noted the marinara sauces I've had in Greece to be superior, especially with seafood...think "maritime" sauce, to those I've had in Italy. So, maybe though the Italians first created it, the Greeks perfected it. Kind of a reverse take off on that age old joke that though the Greeks may have invented sex, it was the Italians who first perfected it by introducing it to women. LOL! I also had an order of Christina's stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and likewise found them to be everything the equal of what I've had in Greece. The leaves had that certain raw crunchiness to them and the stuffing fresh and flavorful. Overall Christina's offers a real treat in authentically fresh Greek cuisine.

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    I first discovered Christina's back in 2008, thanks to Yelp. It quickly became my favorite restaurant, and with good reason: Christina is a fantastic chef who makes almost every item on her menu from scratch. She works far too many hours per day, and has only ever taken a handful of days off in the eight years I've dined here, but the quality of her food is absolutely evident. I'm a bit of a creature of habit, to the point where Christina knows what I am going to order as soon as she sees me walking through the door. Nine times out of ten, I get the tzatziki appetizer (with an extra pita) for lunch. Other restaurants' tzatziki cannot hold a candle to hers... indeed, I've been pretty consistently disappointed elsewhere. The pita is wonderful and thick, not like the paper thin, pre-packaged kind you usually get. Since I've been a loyal customer for so long, she's convinced me to branch out and try other items. Her hummus is delicious and thick, not overly smooth like the kind you'd find in a grocery store (that's a good thing, in my book). The dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) are great as well, with a light lemon dressing drizzled on them. The falafel sandwich (at lunch) is MASSIVE, with a generous amount of hummus on top along with lettuce, onion and tomato (although I request the latter two to be kept off). It comes with fries, which I've never been able to touch since the sandwich itself is so incredibly filling. For dinner, I've had the beiftecki platter, which are her homemade Greek meatballs served with a side salad, pita and rice. I've also opted for the falafel platter at dinner (as the sandwich is only available during lunch), which is served with the same items as the meatballs. In general, I've noticed her dinner platters are quite generously portioned, and you'll most likely have some great leftovers for lunch the next day. If you have room, order the baklava for dessert. It's huge, and easily feeds two people. It also keeps quite well if you want to save half (or even two-thirds) for the next day or two. Last year, the restaurant moved from its old location on Atlantic near Federal to this new place just a few blocks east. I think it's rather unfortunate that the restaurant that moved into her old location also happens to be Greek, and thus I believe some are confusing it to be Christina's when it's not. It's why I don't necessarily trust some of the negative reviews on here, since I think it's entirely possible that people are mistaking the new place for hers. In fact, while I was in Christina's a couple of weeks ago to grab lunch, a woman was yelling at her on the phone (loud enough that I could hear it) that she didn't like the soup she had ordered to go, and demanded to speak to the man who had taken her order. Christina was trying to explain to the woman that she had called the wrong business, since there wasn't a man even working at her location. Only then did the woman stop yelling. If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, or even Italian (as she has quite a few pasta dishes as well), you'd be doing yourself a favor by visiting Christina's. I'm happy to say that, eight years after first discovering this place, it's still one of my favorite restaurants in South Florida.

    Kenny Z.

    This place is amazing! From the food to the service! I usually order through delivery but decided to stop in today and have lunch inside the restaurant and I must say I was NOT disappointed. The woman behind the cashier was the sweetest lady ever and my gyro was even better than I've ever had it since I had it fresh and not delivered! 5 stars all the wayyyyyy!

    Sivan V.

    This place is a must visit! The food was fresh and exquisite! Can't wait to go back and try more!!

    Samantha S.

    I originally came here because my boyfriend got a groupon but I'm definitely coming back this place is a hidden gem! It's super clean and Christina served us herself! She came to Miami from Athens 15 years ago with her husband and her daughter. Everything was delicious! 10 stars if could. The lemonade is homemade (and free refills!!). The hummus is amazing the feta is amazing the pita bread was to die for!!! fresh and doughy. The dinner came with a small Greek salad to start and everything was very fresh. Great French fries! The gyros were flavorful and the tzaziki is the best I've ever had . Even the chicken Parm was great.

    Our best by far Greek tavern Gyros are amazing, super friendly family style cafe eat in or take out food is amazing The gyro joint is the place to go you won't be disappointed A favorite place of ours we just love it Healthy tasty and fabulous Fabulous, an absolute must!!!!

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    THIS place is amazing!!!! the food tasted like i was back in greece when i visited two summers ago! i closed my eyes and was on a beach in mykonos! those were the days! doing very well keeping a safe environment during COVID! amazing :))) definitely try it

    Greek salad with falafel
    Chris K.

    Great food! Had Saganaki, the flaming cheese, greek salad with falafel, and octopus. Excellent!

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    Had lamb chops, rice and salad and it was delicious! Food was hit, well cooked and we didn't wait long

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    3 years ago

    The best egg white omelette ever! Excellent onions, green pepper and tomatoes added! Outstanding pancakes. Thank you Christina's!

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    Don't let the looks fool you! Amazing place with amazing, tasty, good quality food ! You won't regret it

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    High quality food. High quality people. It was a pleasure to eat here and I will be back again!!! How do I put 6 stars???

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    Food is fantastic and the owners are so nice and accommodating. Highly recommend if you want authentic Greek food

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