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El Ideal Restaurant

4.3 (28 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Teri D.

OMG. It was so good! I had the Weds special which was picadillo and OMG it was sooo good. Annie had the Cuban sandwich as the bite I stole was delicious. The flan was light and not super sweet like most places. It's a tiny hole in the wall for real but it is worth standing in line and you can get it to go if you want. The pretty young lady behind the counter was very nice even if her English wasn't fluent. I'm definitely going to eat here again the next time I am in south Florida. Not fancy but great food and service.

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Stacey S.

This place was amazing!!! Staff is nice and the food is authentic!!! My daughter , who doesn't like anything new, loved it!

Saturday Special - Chicken Stew
Mark C.

This feels like one of those "hole-in-the-wall" places you find and never forget. In fact, we are already talking about when we can go back next! Super friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. We had the Saturday specials of chicken stew and beef stew (carne guisada). We also had a side of fried plantains, black beans, and a beef empanada. All were incredibly, incredibly good. Go go go!!

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Anytime I'm in S. Florida I've immediately got to get Cuban and Dominican food. This place does not disappoint. Flavors were fantastic. And maybe the best sweet plantains I've ever had. I'll be back.

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Mayra R.

Si estas buscando algo parecido a una panadería latina estes es el lugar. Todo riquísimo, el pan y el café justo como en PR aun siendo dominicano. Lo recomendamos 100% el servicio fue excelente siempre que vamos.

Stake with onions on top, side rice

Everything delicious!!! I am from Atlanta Ga driving to Miami with family, found this small place with great service and, an incredible delicious menu.

Tres Golpes

Deeeeeelicious. Seriously one of the best pan con bistecs I have ever had. Steak was tender and flavorful, onions grilled perfectly, bread was buttery and pressed the way it should be. The mangu was also excellent and their prices cannot be beat. Yum!

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Had their steak and onion sandwich and went back again the next day. The menu is varied and they have a nice steam table.

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Good service but food had no flavor. Had the pan con bistec that had no basic flavors like salt.

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Great hidden gem! Delicious food, amazing service. It's a locals spot. The coffee will get you going in the morning

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