Entré al restaurante "El Pimiento", en Miami Lakes, de la mano de mi familia, y salí con España palpitando en el alma. Su aroma, los detalles pintorescos --donde la madre patria respira en cada rincón-- y los platos servidos con amor hicieron temblar los recuerdos hasta humedecerme la mirada. España no es solo un lugar que visité; es un latido, el más intenso de mi vida. En Madrid escuché por primera vez el corazón de mi hija, ese sonido sagrado que hizo brotar mis lágrimas y que me volvió la mujer más eterna. Saber que fue concebida allá convierte a esa tierra en un territorio íntimo, donde la vida se escribió dentro de mí. Y, como si el universo quisiera guiñarme un ojo, apareció Yusnier, quien nos atendió con suma gentileza y profesionalidad, interesado en "Complicidad Desnuda", mi segundo libro. Lo grabé y fotografié, porque hay encuentros que merecen quedarse. Disfruto el arte culinario español como pocos. Así como alimenta mi cuerpo, lo hace también con la memoria, la nostalgia y el deseo del regreso. Gracias al restaurante "El Pimiento". Gracias, España, que me susurras al oído. Gracias a quienes creen en mis letras. Hoy me siento profundamente feliz, plena y absoluta con lo que soy: una autora libre, que escribe lo que quiere y como quiere, sensible, erótica y fiel a su "Complicidad". Laidy Pérez Escritora read more

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This was a great place. Stepping in and seeing all the amazing decor and Latin music playing, it felt like I was in Spain again. We ordered so many tapas to share and 3 pitchers of red Sangria. The Sangria was delicious, bold and dry with just a hint of sweetness just how it should be. All the tapas were amazing. So tasty and all came out hot and fresh. We had a great time. I will definitely be back when I'm in town visiting, You definitely should come and try it here. Once you step inside, you're transported to Spain read more

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Always a great spot for light bites that will leave you full, staff is friendly and ambience takes you back to España with live music in Thursday's. read more

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The service was great. I love the ambiance. On Thursday night starting at 7:30 they have live music which includes Flamenco dancing and also guitar playing. The show was free to watch. The food was great we ordered the paella which was very good and we drank sangria which was great. I highly recommend this restaurant. I recommend making reservations. read more

El Pimiento Restaurant - Paella very good. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

This restaurant is truly a gem. Super tiny, intimate and romantic. Transports you to España in a hurry. Walls adorne with memorabilia, Camino de Santiago items, all tastefully done. Excellent ambiance, excellent service. And delicious food. read more

Our server was delightful! He helped us select a variety of tapas for our party. Every single one was delicious! We also enjoyed a paella and Borge the white and red sangria. To our surprise, there was a guitarist and flamenco dancer as entertainment. The restaurant is very small so it can be quite loud inside while they're performing. We enjoyed the show, the food and the service was second to none! read more

Arrived with a reservation and they quickly sat us down. We ordered four tapas and a dessert. The food came out quick, hot, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was also authentic, not a modern twist on Spaniard food. The restaurant has an interesting decor and feels European as well. Highly enjoyed our night and would definitely come again! read more

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Tried and true. We've been coming here for over a decade and every time the food is phenomenal. My favorite dish is the chicken with blue cheese sauce. The tostones with ropa vieja is always amazing. We've never had a bad meal here. The place is decorated so nicely with trinkets and sayings from Spain. The service is impeccable. Everyone is always so attentive whether it's the owner or her amazing staff. Andrea was so very sweet with us and provided wonderful service. Glad this little gem has continued to be part of the community. read more

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We have been coming to this place since our friend Mylo established this business probably close to two decades ago. It has been under new ownership for some time. It is still a good place to come to for some Spanish tapas, a good time, great service and a wonderful atmosphere. read more

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Excelente atención, comida excelente, en especial los garbanzos fritos! El amigo Roberto, es toda una personalidad y todo el personal, igual de atento. read more

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This was a very nice restaurant, and the atmosphere truly evokes the feeling of being in Spain. The octopus in olive oil came out first...at first the aroma seemed a little off, but the taste was excellent. It was tender, soft, and carried a delicate flavor. The chorizo with mushrooms was another enjoyable dish, hearty and well-balanced. The highlight for me was the patatas bravas. They had a unique flavor unlike any I've tried before, and I really enjoyed the twist. We also ordered the chicken with blue cheese, and although neither of us typically gravitates toward blue cheese, the flavor here was mild and surprisingly pleasant. The sangría was refreshing, though it leaned more toward red wine with fruit than a traditional sangría. Overall, it's a solid choice for Spanish cuisine with greay service and I'd definitely return to try more dishes. read more

I came on a Thursday evening and there is live flamenco dancing with a gentleman playing guitar and singing . Thursdays are the only day that has performances and it is free. I recommend to make reservations before Thursday because this restaurant gets super busy. There is limited seating inside but there is seating outside. However, if you sit outside you will not be able to see the performance. I ordered a shrimp and mushrooms appetizer and it was delicious. For entree I ordered a Paella Negra and a Paella de Valencia and both were very good but La Paella tasted much better. I had the Santiago dessert and it was really good. The tip was automatically included in the bill which was 20%. The server Vouluncia was very sweet and attentive. The flamenco dancer came to our table and took photos with us. I really felt like I was back in Spain with the art work, the music and the food. I loved this experience and I will definitely come back. read more

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Exquisito, auténtico, evocativo...exquisite and authentic, evocative are some of the first words that come to my mind upon tasting the delicious dishes featured at El Pimiento. Wow! Es pequeño y el ambiente es íntimo. Loved the ambience and the intimate decor. El caldo gallego me trajo el recuerdo de mi padre que hubiese estado saboreando cada cucharada. read more

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Small place but food was great and also the service ambiance was awesome Server was very attentive to us read more

We were recommended by my nail tech, she loves to try different restaurants like I do! We went on a Saturday evening not too late (around 6 pm). They sat us down quickly. This place reminds me of a little place in Spain we visited a while back. The ambiance is so nice and the decor is so amazing! Very cozy atmosphere! Now about the food ! Let's get to the good part! We ordered Sangria (half a carafe) and it was very good! Next we had some tapas. The croquettes of jamon iberico were delicious! Also had the patatas bravas! Iykyk!!! These were just fabulous! My husband kept saying "oh my goodness " these are just like the ones in Barcelona! For our entree we both had their fish , I had it with a cilantro sauce and my hubby had the lemon sauce with wine. Both were delicious! Our dessert was the famous basque cheesecake! It was divine!! Overall it was a most wonderful meal! The owner also sat down with us and telling us about his life and experiences! Very fun time here! We will definitely have to come back again! read more

Some friends and I decided to have a birthday celebration at this restaurant which came highly recommended. Our waiternamame was Able. He was very friendly and fun. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy. We decided on several items and we also ordered a picture of white sangria. The food was very good. See the pictures for our food items and the presentations. I would recommend this place read more

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I'm very iffy about going to eat out soanish food but my partner insisted so we decided to try this place out after looking at the reviews , we decided to have the paella which was very disappointed when it comes to seafood you need to cook in wine you can tell the paella was cooked in water the seafood in it was fresh not frozen so it's a shame it was pretty much tasteless when it came to the rice . We had the ham croquetas and bacalao they were ok . read more

Trying to please the craving for some Spanish tapas, walked in to this restaurant without a reservation and tried to get a table for two. The hostess came up to us after several minutes standing by the door and asked us if we had a reservation and we responded we didn't have one. Rudly, she informed us that she couldn't give us a table because they only service those with reservations. I observed the restaurant and noticed there were four empty tables. There was nobody waiting and no sign of anybody walking in and she turned us away by telling us that we would have to wait an hour to see if there was a possibility of seating us. Very disappointed, we did not accept and walked away. Don't think I'll be considering to make reservations to go there in the future not only because of our welcoming bad experience but also the reviews overall. read more

Did delivery and the food was good. Would recommend it as an option in Broward County.

Friendly staff, nice service, small location. We got lucky there was an open table on a Sunday night. I will always crave some Spanish tapas (it's probably in the blood) and El Pimiento hit the spot. You can tell each dish is prepared by hands that have years and years of practice. We ordered several plates to share. The chistorra (not pictured) was devoured, the pulpo a la gallega was yummy but felt the ratio of octopus to potato could have been slightly better. The huevos rotos and the cheese cake were probably the stars of the night for me. DO NOT SKIP EITHER ONE! If I had to go without something it would probably be the sangria as it had no wow factor for me and the caldo gallego was a bit too runny for my liking. We will definitely be back to try more dishes and because I need that cheesecake in my life! read more

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Nicely themed, quaint Spanish tapas restaurant. Robust menu, which is fairly priced. Everything from small tapas to larger plates like paella. Everything I tried was very tasty and nicely seasoned. They also have a wide selection of wines. Service was as expected, friendly and attentive. Id easily return if in the area. read more

Proof that everything happens for a reason. Had been trying to go to this restaurant for years. Something always made it so I wouldn't go. Cancellations, alternate plans, just not thinking about it - you name it and it happened. Well, as it turns out, earlier this week was finally my time! Met up there to see a girlfriend after the original restaurant we intended on going to unfortunately closed. Somehow miraculously we got the last table as they were packed on a Wednesday night, so here's my tip to you: make a reservation! Anyhow, they have two tables outside and we got one of them. The staff predominantly spoke Spanish, so if you only speak English, it may be in your best interest to take a Spanish speaker with you. In terms of their menus (yes, they have two - one for food and one for drinks), let me tell you that they are massive. We spent awhile perusing them and finally deciding what to order. I had a glass of sangria that just was strong and fruity how I like it. My girlfriend had herself a Sprite. There we were contemplating what to order when the most delicious-smelling bread came. It was hot and soft and an amazing beginning to our meal. Speaking of beginnings, we ordered two dishes as appetizers: a tortilla española and tostones con ropa vieja. The tortilla española was godly, especially with their aioli. It was something else. The tostones? Meh. They weren't good admittedly. I found the ropa vieja flavorless and the tostones all right, but my girlfriend felt the opposite. Tostones were horrible for her and the ropa vieja was fine. At any rate, something was off about this dish. For our mains, we both got the solomillo or filet mignon. We both had it well done. Scream now, but whatever. It was perfect for our taste. And the French fries we got with? Probably the best we've had in ages. I wound up when leftovers and enjoyed them the next day. Absolutely delectable, especially with their cilantro sauce. I could seriously have that bottled to add onto a bunch of plates. All that said, it was a lovely evening. The staff even took the tostones con ropa vieja off our tab. Now that's good service! Still, the most impressive thing about this place is that they've been feeding a family of duckies outside. We got to see them in action and it was so cute. Long live the duckies! read more

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Absolutely outstanding! The food is delicious, the ambiance is warm and beautiful, the service is prompt and welcoming, and the portions are wonderfully generous. You don't need to fly to Spain for authentic Spanish flavor. Offering an extensive menu of tapas, paellas, fine wines-, El Pimiento brings the true taste of Spain right to Miami. It has become our favorite spot, and every visit feels like a special experience. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing Food and service! Went for a late lunch which was great, for dinner reservations are recommended! We started with the most delicious croquetas de bacalao & patatas brava. We decided on the paella negra which was the best! Great portion to share among 2-3 people. For dessert we tried their in house tiramisu and wow it was perfection, the perfect balance of mascarpone and sponginess. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Great food, I love the ambience the food is amazing. Every time I come here I love it more than before.

So glad I decided to tag along with my girlfriend and her dad to this Spanish restaurant. What a cool little place. The staff was great and the owner was super chill, I felt like I was coming over to visit a cousin whom I haven't seen in a long time. The establishment was tiny but the space was utilized and every inch was filled with memorabilia from Spain. Started with the Cured pork Serrano ham and Manchego cheese. Very savory and I paired it with the Albariño wine. It was the perfect combination, the wine was sweet but not too sweet as other whites I had before. I also had the ham bombones, which were okay. For my entry I had the filet mignon medium rare with a side of steam potatoes and the sweet plantains. I also had the dish with a blue cheese sauce and boy that sauce was something else, it was out this world!! I paired this dish with the 1906 Black Coupage, a dunkle from Spain. This beer was smooth and I could taste chocolate, coffee and licorice all which blended super well. Lastly to finish off I had what is probably the best flan ever. Definitely would recommend this place down in Miami. read more

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This hidden gem in Miami Lakes is a place to die for. When I first got there, I was greeted by the friendliest and most energetic people I've ever met. The food was impeccable; if you're looking for the best Paella around, you need to try the Paella Valenciana. The background music along with the dim lights set the tone for a great night. The service was amazing, and so was the food--I can't wait to go back! Every detail, from the presentation to the flavors, was absolutely flawless. read more

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Small place but definitely a gem. The service is great, very kind ladies. Not sure if every day, but they have live music. Love love looovve their garbanzos fritos, salads and tostones with meat. Wasn't a fan of the chicken or the pimentones with bacalao, the taste could definitely improve. read more

probably Cuban/ Latino owned like most "spanish" restaurants outside the beach area... because... why on earth would they put plantains with the "solomillo" (was really just Cuban style pork steak) and they think adding a stick with an olive on top makes it Spanish. Also, why is there chipotle on my patatas instead of brava sauce? Why is the paella just a rice with things? far from authentic read more

I have enjoyed El Pimiento many times; I have enjoyed every visit I feel at home great atmosphere. Service has been extraordinary. Stop by you won't be disappointed try their Tapa's their pimiento relleno my top favorite & Torta Santiago the best! read more

Food was authentic, love the atmosphere and ALL the staff were wonderful. Looking forward to coming back to tablado night on Thursday. Thank you everyone and for making it so special. Art S. Miami Lakes, Fl. 33026 read more

The place is cozy and very welcoming, the waiters treat you with a lot of respect and show genuine care. When it comes to the food they have the best garbanzo frito I have tried and the Paellas taste amazing! The food comes very fast and at the right temperature. 100% would reccomend read more

Este restaurante es divino! Empezando por su decoración, la bella Rosa en la mesa, el ambiente, deliciosa comida y excelente servicio. Totalmente recomendado! read more

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food is ok... definitely not authentic Spanish cuisine. I just got back from Spain (I go often) and yea def not real Spanish food here. probably owned by Cubans like most "Spanish" restaurants in the area. read more

Great service, staff very welcomed Paella was like home excellent , highly recomended , very tasted .

We went for my husband birthday and Everything was amazing! Great small and cozy restaurant We order for tapas the pulpo, patas bravas, the pimiento with garbanzo, croquetas and the albóndigas with cilantro everything was delicious. We also got the paella campesina. I recommend it 100% Also I need to mention the excellent service, everyone was on point and really nice. read more

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Even with - especially with - the limits of "the crown" you have to show your hometown spots some love. A Miami Lakes institution, El Pimiento certainly deserves mucho mucho amor. It's tucked away in a shopping center right off Ludlam and near the Palmetto, so it definitely qualifies as a hidden gem! I called my order for dinner, and it was ready at the promised time. The cashier was pleasant, smiling through the mask and even let me vent a little about all of the restrictions. As far as my food, the patatas brava were generous sized, of a good consistency and plenty of deliciously spicy sauce. The kick was perfect, and the sauce was enough to add to my huevos rotos. The serrano had was perfectly salty, and it was served with three eggs and plenty of potatoes. I did have to cut it and mash it myself, though not as artistically as the restaurant staff does. I look forward to those Friday night shows soon! read more

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This is one of those finds that makes you happy when you find it. The ambience and the service is excellent. Drink selection is good. Some of the dishes though, have room for improvement. The Jamon Serrano and Manchego croquetas were very good. The piquillos filled with cod were excellent, however they could've used a sauce to brighten up the dish. The chipirones were delicious. Unfortunately, the solomillo al whisky appetizer was a big letdown. Some dishes seem to be some weird cuban/spanish fusion that to me should have no place in the menu. We also tried a bocadillo with Serrano, Cantimpalo and Manchego, on gallego bread, but it was not great, and I don't think it was the ingredients, but how they were brought together. We will look forward to a next visit hoping to try one of their paellas. read more

This restaurant deserves the 5 stars I'm giving them. It's the hole in the wall place you find in Spain, but lucky enough it's in Miami Lakes. It's a cozy restaurant that provides all the flavor and Spanish ambiance. Do yourself a favor and order a Paella Valenciana, it typically takes 45 mins to make and it's worth all the wait. Then you can proceed to order all the tapas as you wait for your paella and let me tell you they are all delicious. Some of my favorites are the croquetas, patatas bravas, calamares, chorizos al vino, tostones con ropa vieja. The best one in my opinion is the garbanzo frito! IT'S AMAZING They do have a good wine selection. I usually go with Viña Bujanda - a rioja that pairs well with the mix of shellfish and meats! read more

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patatas bravas good & spicy $13 the sopon marinero $16 was very flavorful and full of seafood substance the bowl itself is very small I was expecting a much larger "sopon" but it was filling and delicious the corvina cilantro $26 was so good! the boiled potatoes were pretty bland they just tasted like olive oil. read more

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