Service, food and ambiance was excellent. Our sever for the evening was Ronaldo, he was outstanding. He provided excellent service for party of 25. Thank you Ronaldo read more

Good old Islas Canarias, this place has been here all my life. I remember I used to visit the one on Eighth Street and 27th Avenue, right in the corner. They had the best arroz con pollo, now a lost art. I came to get some snacks, ham croquettes and a papa rellena. Good as always, and good service. read more

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After being away for a long time, I decided to go back to East Cannada, since I heard that it was doing very well and happy So we started off with Mariquita'sS and right away they were soggy and old we returned them. The new ones came hot and good. The location looks very nice. They really did a great job remodeling it and it was pretty busy.. I saw that the prices were higher now so I said well. The food is probably better now. I was correct the food was amazing. I ordered half a chicken boneless grilled and it was amazing. Just like the old days back in 2005 great onions great rice great beans to go with it. It was amazing.Awesome thick palomilla w rice and beans yummmm amazing so happy things got better actually great! Flan de queso was amazing also they have drinks now a plis w dinner. ! I am fan again love it. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Flan! - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

The best Cuban breakfast in Miami. I said what i said. Ambiance is usually decent - place is always busy and there's movement at all times - I think the decor could be updated read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Loved this restaurant. We had a huge party and they gave us great service and delicious food! Parking was easy and our own back room area was very nice! read more

This is just a staple around this area and we've recently visited a couple of times (not to mention numerous times throughout several years). Food is usually pretty well seasoned and cooked. Service is good and can be quite fast when not busy. The restaurant is huge, I've never had to wait personally (I'm sure some people may have). Located in a shopping center, free parking available. Ambience gives a homey feel, could definitely be a bit loud though lol. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Best Rabo There is in Miami hands down. Flavorful and fall off the bone Rabo. Service and ambiance are always great here. You will be seated fast and service is very attentive and great. Love coming here! read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Rabo so good - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We were in the mood for good food and decided to try this place. The professionalism and service was on point the whole time we were there. We ordered the milanesa de res, bistec auténtico and pasta (mom's a vegan). The food portion was big and everything was delicious. Finished it with a flan. Loved that their menu had tons of choices. Definitely recommend. read more

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These people really know what they are doing!!! Large dining room, busy, loud--just like a Cuban restaurant should be. Very extensive menu. We had baby churrasco, bistec de cerdo empanizado, and shrimp fettuccine. All delicious, large portions. Service staff hustles!! Try the frituras de malanga as an appetizer; they are delicious. read more

ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS IN MIAMI! I think this is one of the most authentic spots and I have such a special connection to this place. I think it is truly such a historical landmark as even ANTHONY BOURDAIN has been here and sat at the infamous countertops at the ventanita. I love this place and will forever keep coming back for their cafecito and croquetas read more

Islas Canarias is a Miami staple. I prefer Islas Canaria's to many other Cuban spots. I especially love to order coffee at Islas Canarias. I've spoken to some people that say that the best croquettas are from Islas Canarias. A casual spot. Great service . read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Big restaurant, nice looking. Big menu. Waitstaff very nice and pleasant, but nobody speaks a lot of English. That's ok, the menu is in both Spanish and English so just point at what you want. We got chicken croquettes, chicken with garlic cream sauce, and pulled chicken with onions. All totally delicious. We got white rice and fried plantains. Yummy. All great. Totally reasonable price. Worth the trip. Will be back. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Every time I'm in Miami I must get a guava pastry and Cuban coffee. Islas Canarias was the closest Cuban restaurant to where I was staying so I took a walk and made my way over. The place was pretty busy on a Thursday morning around 9 am. We went straight to the coffee counter to order some bevies and grab some pastries. While we didn't try items from the regular menu everything looked delicious. The women behind the counter were really sweet and brought over our coffee at a table once they were done. And then right before we left another server brought us over lollipops and thanked us for stopping in. Great service and even better Cuban coffee. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was tasty. Bread could have been fluffier and fresher. Croquetas as appetizer were lukewarm as it had been sitting before being served. Chicken soup was flavorful. Cordero estofado was tender and tasty and the Quimbombo was absolutely delicious. Of course bought frozen ham croquettes to eat at home ! Good place for Cuban food. read more

I had nice server named Lucelly N. I love the food and ambience of the restaurant. I had to order some Ham Croquettes to go because they are the best in Miami. I am looking forward to my leftovers. I love the authentic Cuban food. read more

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Food was amazing the service wasn't the best and the ambience very family friendly. The shrimps in garlic with white rice and tostones were delicious. Can't wait to come back for more. La comida era increíble, el servicio no era el mejor y el ambiente era muy familiar. Los camarones en ajo con arroz blanco y tostones estaban deliciosos. No puedo esperar a volver por más. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Onion soup - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

We came yesterday for dinner as my niece came into town and wanted croquetas. We ordered croquetas as an appetizers and as always they were delicious. To eat, I tried the vaca frita with moro and fufu de plátanos con chicharrones. Everything was delicious. My niece ordered the croqueta preparada, which she loved. I loving coming here to eat delicious food for a decent price. read more

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Another fantastic visit to Islas Canaria! This place continues to deliver that comforting, authentic Cuban flavor that feels like home. The camarones en salsa blanca were perfectly cooked--tender, flavorful, and swimming in a rich, creamy sauce that was impossible not to enjoy down to the last bite. The bistec empanizado was equally impressive: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right. Every bite reminded me why this spot is a Miami classic. Add in the friendly service and generous portions, and it's easy to see why Islas Canaria remains a go-to for consistently great food. Highly recommended if you're craving delicious Cuban comfort food done right--this meal absolutely hit the spot. read more

I never thought I would say this but the food (and the croquetas) are not good here anymore. I am especially disappointed in the croquetas... there used to be so much more ham and flavor. They were served not even warm and were very doughy instead of having that healthy pink ham color. The Islas Canarias "best of Miami" days are over. It's the end of an era. Service was terrible, food didn't come out warm or hot. The beans were almost cold. So sad. I grew up on this food and it's gone downhill. I'm so sad to say that I will probably never go back. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Croquetas and Sopa de Pollo SM UBR - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

After a long day of shopping at Home Depot. We wanted some delicious Cuban comfort and hospitality. It's been a while since I have dinner at Islas Canarias. I usually pick up my favorite dishes or order. We had a great time and were treated like family. At the end of the night, we took home frozen croquetas so we can continue enjoying on our own over the next few days. read more

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This place is the true definition of consistency. Their croquettes are amazing--never a disappointment! I tried the squash soup, which was okay; I should've stuck with the malanga soup, but I still enjoyed it. My husband had Italian liver and my mom stuffed peppers both really good too. When I say consistency, I really mean it. It had been about 10 years since I last dined inside, and I walked out thinking, this is exactly why this place has been open for so many years. The service was top-notch--one server brought the food, another cleared the table, and they constantly checked in to make sure we were okay. The food came out fast--really fast . The ambiance was okay overall. read more

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excellent services Jose was amazing Very friendly and helpful Made our experience great read more

This place is a classic staple in Miami. If you grew up here you know about isla canarias. My mom asked me to go here since we were in the area. She always goes to La carreta but today she wanted to switch it up. So we had breakfast here at Islas and we were glad we did. We were sat immediately. You can tell that there are regulars who come here. It wasn't crazy full but it had its fair number of people there. It was during the week too. I suspect that weekends it's ridiculous. We ordered classic breakfasts. Didn't even finish them all but it was absolutely delicious. The food came out super quick. We were in and out in less than 40 minutes. We were able to order eat chill chat and leave. It was great. Definitely picking this place over La carreta! read more

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Stopped here for brunch between doctor appointments. Upon arrival I was seated quickly and given a menu. The ambiance was lively, the server friendly, the food good and the price was surprisingly low. read more

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I worked the night shift and I wanted something to eat that was quick. Went to the drive thru here and it was quick and the food was good. I had a steak sandwich which I could only eat 1/2. The croquetas are simply delicious and the pastelitos were very flakey. The service was fast. read more

Food: Good portions reduce but consistent with other similar Restaurants in Miami. Service: Oh Boy! Ordered online waited 50 minutes after I arrived on a Friday. I believe they aren't quite prepared for online ordering since it felt as if my order was actually taken when I arrive for pickup. Ambiance: Stressful drivers some cancelling their orders. If you'd call it was relatively ready . For online and delivery service (Uber,Doordash) God speed . read more

When you ask around for best croquettas in Miami, Islas Canarias are in just about everyone's list. So when in the area I had to stop by and get some. Also the weather was a little chilly (for Miami standards) which means it's churro time. We opted to hit the drive thru since we didn't want to get off. They offer also inside dining and have a pick up window. To start, ordering at the drive thru was somewhat funny. They speak mostly Spanish so heads up for you non Spanish speakers. But also the lady was quite snappy and no time for funny business. I'm sure she deals with a lot of folks all day and wants to crank you in and out. So don't expect cherry on top service. After ordering we had to park and wait as the churros were made to order. They food was delivered to our car piping hot. Croquettas were delicious, super creamy and with small pieces of ham inside I guess in case you questioned them. The churros I had a little more of an issue with. First I expect classic churros which means sugar only but somehow these also had cinnamon. So I was surprised. Secondly the price was over $10 for a bag of 10 churros. And they weren't that big so it felt a lot overpriced. Yet they still tasted good and were nice and hot as they are freshly made. My wife thought they were a little underdone. But although I wouldn't order the churros again, those croquettas were another story. There's a reason why they are best in show. They are definitely worth traveling for and I highly recommend. read more

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Although I've hear about this place for years this is my first experience coming here to eat. I had the baby churrascos and it was delicious! The service was spectacular and I loved that every table had a live plant! read more

Islas Canarias has changed A LOT from back in the day...food is not as great. The service was terrific and the ambience is ok but the food...the food...it's just NOT the same, not as authentic not like the quality that we used to brag about. I hope "someone" reads my comment and decides to look into improving their act in the kitchen read more

Ray was a great server. Very kind and attentive to our large group! Food was amazing.

This might have been on of the worst steak experiences I've had in my life, the steak was not only rubbery, it was also salty, overly salty, it tasted more like salami then what it was supposed to be. The restaurant looked great, the service was eh, we had some issues with the plating and utensils, the problem was just the food.. even the croquettes were cold in the middle. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excelente restaurante cubano con comida consistentemente de alta calidad, un ambiente acogedor y un servicio muy atento. Los platos están bien preparados, auténticos y llenos de sabor, claramente hechos con esmero y tradición. El servicio es uno de los puntos más fuertes. Rey en particular es excepcional: profesional, atento y realmente dedicado a asegurarse de que todo esté perfecto de principio a fin. Siempre hemos tenido una experiencia excelente aquí y estamos dispuestos a manejar una buena distancia solo para comer en este restaurante. Sigue siendo uno de nuestros lugares de confianza para disfrutar de una gran comida en un gran ambiente. Excellent Cuban restaurant with consistently high-quality food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service. The dishes are well-prepared, authentic, and full of flavor, clearly made with care and tradition. Service is a standout. Rey in particular is exceptional; professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure everything is right from start to finish. We have always had an excellent experience here and are willing to drive a considerable distance just to dine at this restaurant. It remains one of our reliable go-to places for a great meal in a great setting. read more

First off the service is impecable. I had the Vaca Frita and omg it was perfect juicy with crispy edges which I love. The yuca was so soft I didn't need a knife. Heard a lot of great things and had to see for myself and did not disappoint. Only complaint would be I wish I got a limitless more yuca lol. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Vaca Frita Res UBR - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Horrible customer service the workers were rude . i ordered 3 things and took over 45min to receive my food and it ended up being cold terrible restaurant would not recommend to anyone. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant in Miami is an iconic destination for anyone craving authentic Cuban food and the city's very best croquetas. Mondays are especially special for my family, thanks to their Ajiaco soup which is a hearty, comforting stew loaded with beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, and a variety of starchy roots and when you pair it with Islas Canarias' legendary croquetas it is hard to top off a better meal. The drive through line was so long it stretched out to the street, a testament to how much locals love the food here. Whether it's a Monday Ajiaco tradition or grabbing croquetas to go, Islas Canarias delivers consistently outstanding food and a sense of community that keeps us coming back again and again read more

Sure the croquetas were good. I don't think they're the best though. In my opinion Sergio's are better. The tamal was good, the onions and mojo add a good touch. The rest of our food was flavorless. I added salt to my pan con bistec and my husband's and granddaughter's palomilla also needed salt. I know this place is popular, not sure why. Service was very slow. Our water cups were empty even though we asked for a refill twice. We had a lemonade, it needed sugar. A trigo and mango shake, very small for price, taste was nothing to rave about, especially the mango. read more

Gone are the days of Islas Canarias being the place to bring people visiting Miami for good Cuban food. Sat quickly, the restaurant wasn't very busy in the late morning. 10 minutes before a server brought water, another 5 before they took our order. Food came out quick, sandwiches were sloppy - only thing good like I remember were the croquetas. Our server had three tables and did not come by once during the meal to offer us more water - we were planning on ordering desserts but he never came back to ask. After half an hour of waiting while our server socialized with his coworkers, I decided to just stand up as a sign that we were ready to go. He brought the check and then offered us water refills. Really poor service, disappointing sandwiches. You can get a better pan con bistec at a gas station. Was wondering why I kept sneezing and when I looked up, all the light fixtures and decor had a thick coating of dust. Islas Canarias has become another shitty and dirty Miami restaurant with poor service. Bummer. Sergio's is way superior. read more

Islas Canarias Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Jose was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down until the very end, he was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. He made sure we had everything we needed without us even having to ask and was genuinely so sweet and welcoming. You can tell he truly cares about giving his guests a great experience. We were so impressed with his service and honestly became obsessed with him by the end of breakfast He made our morning that much better. If you come here, definitely ask for Jose. He is the BEST! 10/10 service and we will absolutely be back to see him! read more

Walk in hostess doesn't even say hello or greetings. Sat at bar. Women tending the bar failed to acknowledge me for 10 minutes. Walked out no one cared. Employees all have a face like they don't want to be there or all having their own conversations amongst themselves. read more

I usually stop by when I'm in the neighborhood, mainly for the croquetas, which I've always enjoyed. However, something seems to have changed with the shopping center. The parking situation has gotten out of hand -- people cutting others off, speeding around to grab spots, and generally acting aggressively. We decided to go through the drive-thru instead, but that ended up being worse. I was the second-to-last car in line around the curve when cars started flying in at high speed, and large trucks began blocking both lanes. It quickly turned chaotic and unsafe. At one point, a man even got out of his vehicle, came up to my car, and tapped on my window to tell me to move. I explained I was in the drive-thru line -- there was another car behind me -- but I still felt harassed and uncomfortable. I've lived in Miami my whole life and have never experienced anything like that. I ended up leaving the line because no food is worth risking my safety or my car. The shopping center really needs better traffic flow or someone to direct cars, especially near the entrance. Miami has so many great bakeries in safer, more organized plazas -- it's a shame this one has become so stressful to visit. read more