First of all: This business is still called Jaque Mate, but the menus and the check are already…read morewith the new name: Que Chimbo Parce. I've gone to Jaque Mate in the Kendall Village mall, and so far I'm still happy with them. Now, as for this Que Chimbo Parce: If there's something I'll never forgive is when a business tries to rip you off. And, yes, many other business include the tip already in your check (a practice I really dislike, but can sometimes understand), but most of them include the tip as it should be: 1) it SAYS it's included 2) it is calculated before tax 3) it is optional to raise it, reduce it, eliminate it, or leave it 4) they CLEARLY state that the space below is for ADDITIONAL tip. Don't get me wrong, the server went above and beyond for us and she deserved a good tip. But that should be MY CHOICE, not the restaurant's, and the fact that they tried to charge the additional tip as a regular tip and calculated it AFTER TIP AND TAX ensures I'm not going back. As for the food. We had tequeños. An order gives you five, with two sauces on the side. I didn't care much for the guava sauce, though you may like it if you're into that sort of thing, but the garlic sauce was very nice. We also shared a parrilla personal. The menu says it includes morcilla, but the server was very clear it was an error and it didn't include it before taking our order. It was quite good, for an appetizer, though I doubt is what you have in mind if you're going for it as an entré (worked perfectly for us because we were precisely in the mood for a bite to share). Overall, the restaurant was nice and clean and no complaints about the service... but those deceitful practices have to stop!

I passed by this place and it caught my attention with the music and it just looked cool overall…read more Finally came in tonight. We got sat down quick, took about 10 minutes to get our order taken. Got some beers and a hookah. Hookah is $20 but to be honest I've had better hookah and last longer for that price...so not really impressed. The guy waiter that's passing by, didn't even check or see that our coal had turned off already, I believe he was giving complementary chips to the tables too and he just looked at ours and kept walking and gave the chips to another table. So regarding the hookah, we unwrapped the foil because we felt it lasted way to little and of course there was still a good amount that was good to be smoked, so we asked the waitress if they charged for giving us another coal since ours burned out and I believe I heard her say it was $3 for that (including the tobacco) and I told her there was a good amount we still had left. Luckily they put a new coal for us. Most likely because the guy going around didn't pay attention to our table and hookah. Along with the waitress, she barely passed by. If she came by it was maybe like 2-3 times compared to how the other tables were served. Beers were $5 (Corona). So by the time we got our check they charge a service fee of 18%, so that's their tip that's included and they still ask for a tip at the end when paying. I'll pass by again and see if service is a little more attentive but if not won't go back and it's not a big deal.

Great service, good food, and a spectacular setting--I highly recommend it. The owner is very…read morecharismatic, and the staff member Yadira is very attentive and respectful toward customers; she deserves a raise.

Celebrated my 50th birthday with 20 of my closest family and friends. We enjoyed the ambiance,…read morefood and service. Ernesto was great at helping us arrange the gathering and the wait staff was fantastic. We enjoyed the live music and were able to dance the night away. Thank you for a great experience!

Great atmosphere, service was awesome, Juan made us feel at home. The food was great too. And for…read morewhat we got, I don't think it was expensive. We went for lunch so didn't get to experience the show and party that usually happens on Friday and Saturday nights. Will definitely come back for it because it sounds like a great time! We had the baby churrasco, bandeja pueblito, whole fried snapper and the sancocho de costilla de res. Everything was tasty and large portions. Can't wait to go back to experience a Colombian party!

*Preface: My review is based on the fact that we went during Mother's Day and it was PACKED…read more This place is wild in every sense of the word. You walk in and it's just brimming with stuff ALL over the place. It's like a fever dream, but in a good way. Since we walked in it was packed and there was music which definitely set the vibe. Was a little hard to talk, but it made you want to dance the whole away through. The food is priced great and delicious. It took a little while, but completely understandable and the wait time was convenient for how packed the place was. The only reason I'm giving a four instead of a five was the service was a LITTLE slow. I understand again they were doing as good a job as possible for how packed the place was, but I had asked for water when our server took our order and I didn't get water till every single person at our table had to reask for water and I finally got some post meal. Our server was really nice, but again, took a while to get water, but we got another round of sangria and received those before the water. The place was bumping and people were dancing and having a good time. I would MAYBE check this place out again on a slower day. I hear they have mariachi!

There's something about Baires Grill that just sets the tone for a really good night…read more The ambiance is warm and intimate with a subtle, sexy edge -- elevated but never pretentious. It feels intentional. Like the kind of place where you can lean in a little closer over a glass of wine and actually enjoy the moment. The grilled octopus completely stole the spotlight. Perfectly charred, tender, and packed with flavor -- easily the standout dish of the night. The tuna tartare was incredibly fresh and crisp, with delicate pieces of mango that added just the right touch of sweetness. Balanced, thoughtful, and beautifully executed. We ordered the provolone cheese -- a true Argentine classic -- and it was rich, savory, and comforting in the best way. Simple done exceptionally well. My husband's New York steak was cooked to absolute perfection. The sear, the seasoning, the temperature -- everything was exactly right. No notes. And the sangria? Full of layered berry flavors, refreshing without being overly sweet, and the perfect complement to the meal. Overall, it was one of those dinners where everything just works -- the food, the mood, the service. Confident, polished, and just flirty enough to make you want to come back again.

Ayer estuve en su restaurante y desde el inicio le dejé saber a la mesera que mi propósito era…read morecomerme una buena picaña. Le pedí por favor que comunicara a la cocina que deseaba un buen corte. Cuando llegó la carne la sentí muy dura, pero no quise decir nada en ese momento y preferí llevármela. Al llegar a casa y abrirla, me di cuenta de que la carne estaba cruda -- por eso lo de la dureza. Pensaba que había escogido el lugar perfecto porque ya había estado una vez antes, así que más que el disgusto, sentí que mi salud estuvo en riesgo. Mi comentario es 100% constructivo: el servicio de la mesera fue excelente, pero por favor tengan mucho cuidado con la salud de los clientes que confían en ustedes. Gracias.

I had the pleasure to be invited to the re opening of El Andaluz, they did menu sampler. And The…read morenew menu was created by Chef Yoandey AKA Chef Chulis, he did an awesome job with the dishes. First we tried Papas Bravas, then Malanga cream, after that Bobo was amazing later the croqueta and then the Octopus one of the best of the night later the Discos with a great combination of salty and sweet. The attention to details even on the flatware was lovely and the staff was super friendly. The place was cozy and the ambient is very familiar, I will definitely will be back and I would love that you come to try the new menu.

This place is fresh, delicious food and great ambiance. Owner is super delightful…read more Jamón ibérico along with cheese is FIRE. Que ricura! We will be back!

Take me back to Venezuela! Mi corazon salio Feliz…read more Loved every part of this meal. The restaurant is very cute, quick service and delicious meals

Our first approach to this Venezuelan food restaurant. Everything was delicious. We ordered the Mix…read moregrill. It has 1/2 Grilled chicked, 8 Oz of picada, Chorizo, chicharrones and 2 sides. Location is small but nice and simple decoration, waiters are nice. Place was kind of busy but service was fast.

This place is always amazing! The ambiance is perfect for a date night, or a friends' night out…read more Our sever, Jesus, was extremely friendly and very welcoming. We ordered the calamares andaluza for appetizer and for our entree the paella ibérica. Ended with a chocolate cheesecake. Delicious is an understatement! Can not wait to go back!

The food is MEDIOCRE, everything is too SALTY and nothing has that delicious Spanish flavor. We…read moreordered many dishes and the reviews were that the Sirloin steak was too tough, the paella, caldo de mariscos, etc were too salty. The seafood dishes only had around 2 shrimps, tough calamari that was inedible, the couple of clams it had were emptied, etc. There is just no quality in their dishes. Apart from the small size of everything! The mashed potatoes tasted like the dehydrated version and they served a size small enough for my 3 year old! The only dish that was large was the Branzino because you get 2 filets but then again the dish costs $47 for that a very small side dish. The cheesecake and the churros are pretty good however don't order their Crema Catalana - it's way too sweet. On top of this, the service is not all there. There is a lack of Waiters and the ones there are running around going nuts. I would skip this restaurant and try other Spanish restaurants in Miami. One that comes to mind is El Pimiento in Miami Lakes and Casa Juancho in 8th Street - both of their paellas are amazing and they actually come with lots of seafood!

La Cañita is a really nice restaurant with a beautiful ambience. The dining area is designed really…read morewell and looks like a great place to host special events! Our waitress was really nice and the food was delicious! We tried the ropa vieja and the burger, both were delicious!

Very Disappointing Experience…read more The only good thing about this place is the live music. Unfortunately, the food and service were a completely different story. We ordered the guacamole appetizer, and it was the size of a kids' side with only 5 chips. To make matters worse, we were charged extra just to get more chips. The food was horrible. The chicken tasted like microwaved chicken with grill marks, and the meat tasted old. We also ordered the Cuban toast with burrata, which was basically watery cheese spread with watery tomatoes--nothing like what we expected. The oxtail lasagna was mostly cheese and was extremely disappointing. On top of the bad food, the service was completely disorganized. Everyone seemed lost, and we were repeatedly brought the wrong food. For the prices they charge, this experience was absolutely not worth the money or the time. If you're looking for good Cuban food, you're much better off going somewhere else. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this place. The live music is good, but that's about the only positive thing I can say.