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Esencias Café

4.5 (18 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Pedro V.

Great, family owned, little hole in the wall! Restroom is immaculate. I had an omelette and tomato sandwich and it was very good. The atmosphere is very calming. If you want to relax while enjoying your food, that is the place to go.

Croissant sandwich with ham & friend egg  And Cuban bread sandwich with lettuce & tomato
Josie G.

Such a great experience, the owner was super friendly super attentive of us. The food is top notch. The croquetas were the best part !!! Loved it definitely coming back !!!

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I came in with my son to eat a steak sandwich. I didn't expect much, but we were in the area and hungry. Let me state that it was amazing!! Cute little cozy spot, very clean, very polite. Great taste. Highly recommend it. I feel bad for the restaurant industry in these times. Tip well. #covid2020

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Jose S.

Great food and price ! Good service, every day chef special ideal for lunch break or take out.

New café...serving all types of food
Jenny R.

Chicken sandwich is on fire!!! Amazing!!!! Doesn't hurt the pocket either...vegetable lasagna and their french fries are to die for!

Amazing chicken sandwich and fries!

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I am in food and beverage oven right now. Delicious tequeno with coffee. Lovely service. A wonderful menu.

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Patacon Pisao - Doral - Baby Churrasco

Patacon Pisao - Doral

3.8(298 reviews)
0.9 mi
•$$

The entrees at this restaurant were exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed the Baby Churrasco, which was…read moreserved with tostones, rice, and salad. The chicharron was very flavorful but overcooked a little. The food took awhile, but I realize we had a party of 10 for lunch. It was almost 2 hours though. This spot is cozy. There were only about 40 seats and we took up 10 of them. I would go back with a smaller group next time because the food was extremely good.

This one honestly makes me sad to write because Patacon Pisao used to be one of my go-to spots…read more I've been here countless times since I was a kid and over the years had always really enjoyed the food and that neighborhood restaurant feel it had. Unfortunately, this last visit was completely different. The service was extremely slow from the moment we arrived. It took a long time just for someone to acknowledge us, then another long wait to have our order taken, followed by an even longer wait for the food to come out. When it finally arrived, it wasn't at the temperature or quality I remembered. Some of the food was barely warm, while the salmon seemed overly reheated and the patacón was chewy. The whole meal felt like it may have been sitting for a while before reaching our table. What was most disappointing was knowing how good this place used to be. It just didn't have the same quality, attention, or neighborhood feel that made me keep coming back in the past. I really hope this was just an off day because I have genuinely loved this place before. Unfortunately, based on this particular visit, it was a very disappointing experience.

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3.9(371 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Hands down my favorite Colombian restaurant in Miami! Mondongos never disappoints! My go-to order…read moreis always the Mixto Bandeja Paisa with a side of mondongo, and it is absolutely delicious every single time. The flavors are rich, authentic, and full of that traditional Colombian taste that reminds me of home. Every bite takes me right back to Colombia! This location has been around for years, and there's a reason for that. The food speaks for itself! It's more than just a meal; it's a little piece of Colombia right here in Miami. If you're looking for authentic Colombian comfort food, Mondongos is the place to go. ¡Qué delicia!

Mondongo's is a Colombian cuisine restaurant in the heart of Doral. The food follows traditional…read moreColombian dishes, which are perfectly prepared and delicious. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are good; not small and not too large. The staff was friendly, very helpful and attentive throughout our visit. The space is ample but the table setup is a bit awkward. They have tables for 4 paired up with tables for 2, which makes seating a bit uncomfortable. The chairs have no padding, so staying for longer that a quick meal is difficult. The decor looks outdated and unattractive. The bar is small and it's located in front of the main entrance and between two large dining areas. With my meal, I ordered a 12 year old Glenlivet neat, something I'm very familiar with, and I received a 2 or close to 3 once pour, but it didn't it taste right. The empanadas are the size of my thumb, and a single order will get you 4 of these minis for $4.50. Unfortunately, at this time I cannot give more than 3 stars, but I believe that with a few simple upgrades this restaurant can be an amazing place.

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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

3.8(260 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Locally owned & operated
38 years in business

Enjoyed the tres leche cake! Enjoyed that the place was not too busy and got seated asap. Also…read moreliked that there's a parking garage nearby, even though it was busy and flat rate, it was better than circling around to find street parking. I got the fish and shrimp combo which was good. It was a bit salty and needed more spice but, I enjoyed the portion with yucca and plantains. The place was good and vibe was great.

My wife and I decided to give this place a try. The food was terrible and tasteless. The only thing…read morewe liked was the bread. For beverages I ordered a hot tea and my wife ordered a coke. Unfortunately my wife received coke in a can which we really dislike when restaurants do this and I received hot water with a tea packet and some sugar packets (no complaints on my end) so far. As previously stated the bread was delicious. It was crispy outside and airy inside and tasted amazing with more than a hint of garlic. When our main entrees arrived we were stunned by how tasteless and disgusting the rice was. The rice had to have been sitting around in the back for a while. The rice was not fresh it was room temperature and clumpy. The rice would not break apart when I tapped it with my fork, it was like the rice was stuck together. The beef on my entree and my wife's entree were both tasteless and room temperature. Nothing was seasoned. I repeat nothing was seasoned. Theses entrees looked good and were very promising based on appearance. However, they tasted bad. Even the fries were unsalted and tasteless mush. The service was also terrible and our server seemed very preoccupied with other things. I believe he was the only waiter/server working during the time we were there. He was very impatient and rushed us for our orders. And he does not know English at all. It felt like we were running on his time. My pregnant wife was feeling stressed out by his behavior. The atmosphere was ok. It was kinda loud but the place wasn't bad atmosphere wise. There were not many people there even though it was around 3pm. It was just us and 3 other tables. Final opinion is this the worst Cuban restaurant my wife and I have ever been to. They took forever to bring out food that was not even fresh. We have had Cuban buffets that were fresher than this. We definitely will never return here. I hope your experience is better than ours. God bless and stay safe.

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