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    El Bajareque Restaurant

    4.2 (260 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Alexis Andrea N.

    El Bajareque is in the heart of little San Juan and everything a boriqua cafe/restó should be! I sat at the counter across from the espresso machine next to stacks of to go cups waiting for their moment and a can of florecitas. The Puerto Rico decor was on point and the whole ambiance really made me feel like I was in the heart of Puerto Rico. I got a cortadito, the bacalaitos (fire) the gandules (perfect flavor) and bistec jibarito. Would love to come back and try more!!

    Late lunch, steak fajitas
    Dawn W.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch with my friends . It's a quaint diner with an additional seating area in the back is what we opted for. Our server was very pleasant. Mostly Spanish speaking and I'm a bit rusty but my friends are fluent so it worked out well when asking about menu items. I had the steak fajitas which was tender and flavorful but gave more of a sautéed sirloin tip than fajita. I still enjoyed it with the rice and beans. One friend had the steak that she also rated a 4 star, and my other friend had the chicken soup that he also rated a 4 star. The pricing is reasonable and the service was fast and efficient. Great for a quick lunch. I'd probably go back to try some other menu items.

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    Jill T.

    We were super lucky to find a street parking spot right in front the door. The food was on the bland side. Don't plan on returning.

    Andrea A.

    The wait and the lack of attention is crazy!!!! Overpriced tourist BS!!!! Got code and ran out of there!!!!!!! No thanks 25 mins to bring a damn latte that was nasty and watered down. Better off going to Starbucks across the street! Wow so sic of places like this. Then they charge gratuity for 2 ppl. Just a damn rip off

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    Joshua M.

    Had a great experience and enjoyed my time at bajareque with a nice frozen lemonade. The waitress was very helpful and attentive. She brought us bread with garlic sauce. Then we ordered our food, which was well seasoned. The place was like a "cafeteria" nothing fancy, but they make it up with a well priced menu and good food. Tuve una gran experiencia y disfruté de mi tiempo en Bajareque con una rica limonada helada. La mesera fue muy servicial y atenta. Nos trajo pan con salsa de ajo. Luego pedimos nuestra comida, que estaba bien sazonada. El lugar era como una "cafetería", nada lujoso, pero lo compensan con un menú a buen precio y buena comida.

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    Sonie K.

    Amazing food. We had bacalaitos as an appetizer, Chuleta KanKan. We shared both and were stuffed. The chuleta was cooked to perfection as we're the gandules and mofongo. They'll be seeing a lot more of us very soon and very often.

    Fried fish (smallest fried fish I've ever ordered)
    Luz M.

    Food: 5 Service: 2 Ambiance: 6 since it's near Wynwood there's def a lot to do while checking this restaurant out.

    Chicken and waffles
    Daviyion J.

    Checked out this place a few times while visiting Miami since it was close to my accommodations. Each time I went I was enjoyed what I had more and more. Between two breakfast meals and a dinner, I had the chicken and waffles (delicious and you can choose a wing or strips), the Baja special (one meat, eggs, and toast, plus toast and coffee), the steak and eggs breakfast, roasted pork sandwich (so juicy!), and a papaya smoothie (refreshing). The staff were friendly and definitely speaking a bit of Spanish would have helped some with placing my orders, but that experience varied depending on the day/person. All in all, I'd definitely recommend for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner.

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    Elizabeth B.

    Unassuming on the outside, small and loud on the inside; but totally worth a stop. I walked in and sat at the counter, was greeted quick enough and they asked if it was for here or to go. I was offered a menu and had the choice to communicate in English or Spanish, or both. My first meal in Miami after landing today, (and first Puerto Rican food experience ever) and it did not disappoint. Big portions, had to take half of it home with me for later. The food was piping hot, fresh and delicious. Even an unexpected bread basket with the most garlicky sauce I've ever tasted (and I live on garlic pretty much). The only thing that could have been better were the maduros. I visited mid-afternoon and they tasted like they'd been cooked in old oil and were sitting out for awhile. Decent prices though and it was quick too. They do a lot of takeout orders as well. Give 'em a try!

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    Alafia107 Z.

    Always the very best of everything!!!! Just read my previous reviews ‼If you want to try authentic Puerto Rican food that is not only going to satisfy your taste buds but also your soul then this is the place where you need to come and eat

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    Roxy R.

    This was my first time at this restaurant and It met my expectations. The food is delicious and inexpensive. I got shrimp with rice and beans and chuleta frita with gandules. Both meals were delicious! I also got a passion fruit smoothie that was very refreshing. The place is small but it's perfect for breakfast and lunch. I highly recommend it

    Rabo encendido
    Laura O.

    What a gem! It's very hard to find comforting food in the Midtown area lately. With everything including restaurants feeling like it lacks either quality, Portions or affordability, I get real happy when I find a spot near me that embodies what Miami was 10 years ago. This reminded me of the Miami I grew up in and is now a new favorite. It's a small hole in the wall and it was packed on a Friday afternoon for lunch but we got seated very quickly. They start you off with pan con ajo which was warm and left me satisfied. I got the Friday special of the day which was rabo encendido (stewed oxtail) with arroz con gandules (a must at any Puerto Rican spot) and maduros to cut the salt. My friend got the camarones enchílados which was also a Friday special with a side of Mofongo. I wish they had sweet mofongo which is my favorite. I tried my friends and it was just too dry for me and had big chunks of pork which is typical for salty mofongo. That being said, it was the best salty mofongo I've ever tried and it came with a side of garlic vinegar which moistens it a bit. It was the perfect side for the shrimp as it comes with a lot of sauce. I found the portions to be a little small compared to other Latin spots nearby but the flavors were out this world. Both our specials were $15.50 and I did not leave a single grain of rice on my plate. The ox tail was fall off the bone soft and the rice had on point seasoning. I enjoyed everything about it and we only Paid $36 after tip for two dishes. A steal in Miami now a days. My new favorite Puerto Rican spot in Miami!

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    Ciri D.

    This restaurant is a jewel! I am so happy that I found this treasure! The staff is super attentive and delightful and the food is absolutely exquisite. We tried the alcapurrias, croquetas, pastel, bacalaito and each of these items were beyond delicious. The flan for dessert was perfect! I can't wait to go back.

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    Authentic Puerto Rican food in miami. Chill atmosphere and reasonable. Staff super helpful.

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    Great authentic Puerto Rican food! Fast and good service! Definitely will return with more friends and family! Thanks!

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    Delicious Latin cooking and fantastic quality! Very affordable and nice service! You'll like it

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    Just ate my to go order of chicharron de pollo and tostones for $16. Received 5 pieces of battered bone and 5 thin Tostones.

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    Great food clean and friendly good service been there since the beginning of time my grandpa & father use to go there in the 70's

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