Living in the community right behind La Giraldilla, I've gotten to know the place well. Their biggest strength is the ventanita -- the Cuban pastries, croquetas, and cafecito are always on point. Breakfast here also never disappoints, and I'd even stop by for a sandwich at lunch, which tends to hit the spot too. Where it falls flat is the rest of the menu. The chicken soup, which should be a Cuban staple, is surprisingly mediocre, and overall the larger entrées just don't stand out. On the flip side, the people are friendly, the service is good, and they remember your name, giving the place that homie neighborhood feel. It's a solid stop for coffee, breakfast, or a sandwich -- just don't expect too much from the full menu. read more

We were in Miami from Orlando to celebrate my wife's best friend's birthday and had dinner at La Giraldilla with her, her husband, their soon-to-be one-year-old, and my wife's two daughters. The experience was top-notch. We started with some Spanish croquettes--crispy, creamy, and seasoned just right. Three of us had a lobster bisque-style soup that was on another level: rich, smooth, and packed with flavor. I had a fresh, simple salad, and one of the teens ordered a churrasco that was grilled perfectly. My wife had the Chicken Alfredo, and let me tell you--it was outstanding. Creamy, flavorful, and done to perfection. She's picky when it comes to pasta, and this one got her seal of approval. The bread they brought out was warm and fresh--one of those little details that sets a place apart. We enjoyed a great red wine recommended by our server, and it paired beautifully with the meal. The service overall was very good--polite and attentive--and they even sang Happy Birthday for the guest of honor, which made the night even more special. Desserts? Yes, we went all in. We shared a tiramisu, a crème brûlée, and another dessert with ice cream that I couldn't quite name, but it was ridiculously good. Everything was plated nicely, tasted homemade, and gave the meal a sweet, classy finish. The only real critique was the clearing of plates. They were clearly understaffed, and at times, our used dishes stayed on the table longer than they should have. In one instance, the next course came out before the table was cleared. Not the end of the world, but worth noting. On the way to the restroom, I caught a glimpse of the kitchen--it was spotless and organized. That says a lot. Yes, the prices are on the higher end, but it's absolutely justified. This place is one of those Miami culinary gems that gets it right. We'll definitely be back. Estábamos en Miami desde Orlando para celebrar el cumpleaños de la mejor amiga de mi esposa, y fuimos a cenar a La Giraldilla con ella, su esposo, su bebé que está por cumplir un año, y las dos hijas de mi esposa. La experiencia fue de primera. Comenzamos con unas croquetas españolas crujientes por fuera, cremosas por dentro y con el sazón perfecto. Tres de nosotros pedimos una sopa estilo bisque de langosta que estaba fuera de liga: rica, suave y llena de sabor. Yo pedí una ensalada fresca y sencilla, una de las adolescentes pidió churrasco que llegó al punto exacto, y mi esposa se fue con el Chicken Alfredo--y déjenme decirles, estaba espectacular. Cremoso, sabroso, y perfectamente cocido. Ella es exigente con la pasta, y esta pasó la prueba con creces. El pan que trajeron estaba calientico y fresco--un detalle que marca la diferencia. Acompañamos la comida con un vino tinto excelente, recomendado por nuestro mesero, que complementó perfectamente los sabores. El servicio en general fue muy bueno--amable y atento--y hasta cantaron Feliz Cumpleaños a la homenajeada, lo cual hizo la noche aún más especial. ¿Y los postres? Fuimos con todo. Compartimos un tiramisú, un crème brûlée y otro postre con helado cuyo nombre no recuerdo, pero que estaba buenísimo. Todo bien presentado, con sabor casero, y un final dulce y elegante. La única crítica real fue con la recogida de los platos. Estaban claramente cortos de personal, y a veces los platos usados se quedaban demasiado tiempo en la mesa. En una ocasión, trajeron el siguiente plato sin haber recogido el anterior. No fue grave, pero sí se notó. Cuando fui al baño, eché un vistazo a la cocina--impecable y bien organizada. Eso dice mucho. Sí, los precios son elevados, pero totalmente justificados. Este lugar es una de esas joyas gastronómicas de Miami que sabe lo que hace. Sin duda, volveremos. read more

Our go-to spot! Everything is delicious. We especially love the Cuban breakfast, cafe con leche, and club sandwich. This restaurant has the perfect ambiance for its outdoor seating, the customer service is great, and you can't beat its prices. Truly a hidden gem not only in West Kendall but in Miami in general! read more

Food and services amazing The food excellent the Yuca frita the best I ever had El ambiente magnífico read more

Ya no vamos más a este restaurant , párese que ellos creen que los comensales no conocen las carnes o los pescados , la carta decia baby churrasco y nos pusieron palomilla,el pescado parecía bacalao de lo duro pero era tilapia y habíamos pedido filete de pargo, la ensada servida en un plato de postre que no podía ser más pequeño. Lo de la cocina , medalla de carton read more

This is my Dad's favorite local breakfast spot. Food is delicious and the servers are always so sweet and helpful. My Dad said they open up inside on the weekends, but we enjoyed sitting outside. It's nice to enjoy the morning air with a good cup of Cuban coffee. I've been many times and I will be back again and again. read more

Fui a coger un café con leche y algo más por la ventanita, como a las 7:00 miércoles 10 de diciembre, pero las dos muchachas q sirven necesitan ser más amables, no había nada mas q una persona q llegó después de mi, y ya querían rápido despacharme, por ejemplo decia : va a ordenar cuando estaba preguntando por algo del menú , dejan mucho q desear y eso no le conviene al negocio, yo fui clienta hace unos 13 años atrás y por supuesto no me vein como una regular y no saben atender a una persona nueva! El Restaurante es muy bonito y la comida buena, espero q al menos sean un poco más amables las q sirven afuera en la ventana! read more

The food here is delicious. I can't believe I have lived in the neighbor for so many years and never tried it until last week!!! The potajes are all great, especially garbanzo on Wednesday. This place blows other local Cuban places out of the water!! So happy I now know! read more

Always friendly and great food and prices! They are amazing and so close to my friends house that I could walk to it! I would recommend everything in the menu! read more

I went to get my chicken soup from here this week because I wasn't feeling well and it was the right decision to make since it was so tasty and affordable price. They serve breakfast until 11 outside but then after 11 you can go and eat inside. They have tables and chairs outside and the service was excellent. My soup was very, very, very delicious! read more

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Anaira is the best, she makes the visit to the restaurant very special every-time I go and she is always making sure everything in the table is exactly how I want and how I like it...simply..the best. read more

We used to frequent every weekend. Our friend would meet there too. The last time we went the air conditioning was broken. We ate anyways. At the end of the meal my son noticed a roach that was on the back. We pointed it out to the waitress and she just left it there. Will not go back. read more

Wanting to try a new place near our home we stopped at this restaurant. The place is pretty big but when we went for dinner on a weekday it was empty. A couple of people came in later. Our server was great, very professional. We looked over the menu and not wanting to choose something we wouldn't like we went over the menu over and over. We finally decided for a wheat puff milkshake (trigo) for me abs my husband ordered a Mamey shake. For appetizers I ordered the fried calamari but I didn't realize that they use cocktail sauce as opposed marinara sauce of the aioli that other places use which I like. So that was a bummer. The calamari was well Cooked not rubbery. For the main dish my husband ordered a the vaca frita on a bed of fufu with a side of vegetables. And I opted for the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, I wasn't a fan of the melted cheese on top of the pasta. I actually brought it home for one of my kids Overall, It was an ok experience. Would I go back, I don't think so. This was a been there done that kind of place. There was nothing that I would go out of my way for but that is why we all have different likes and dislikes read more

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This is our BAD experience today in La Giraldilla Restaurant We have been loyal customers of La Giraldilla for many years, both at the restaurant and the cafeteria. Sadly, after our experience today, Father's Day, we will never return. We arrived as a family of four to have breakfast and were initially greeted with water and menus. However, after that, we were completely ignored for approximately 40 minutes, until the owner noticed our frustrated looks toward the kitchen. Only then did a server take our order. Soon after, we received orange juice, tostadas, and café con leche. The rest of our meal, croissants and eggs, was supposedly coming "right after." Thirty more minutes passed. Our coffee went cold. My sons finished what little they had. No one came by to check on us or explain the delay. I eventually got up and told the waiter we were leaving. I offered to pay for what we had consumed, but not for the items that never arrived. When he informed the owner, I saw the man (whom I later found out was the owner) say from the kitchen: "No, they're not leaving. If they ordered, they have to pay for everything." That's when things escalated. I approached the waiter and insisted we would not pay for food that was never served. The owner then came out and, in a loud, disrespectful manner, repeated that we had to pay. He offered no apology, no explanation, only hostility. Then he said, "Don't pay. But don't ever come back to my restaurant." He didn't need to say it twice, we had already made that decision. It's deeply disappointing that what was meant to be a joyful Father's Day turned into such a disrespectful experience. We may not have lost much, but La Giraldilla Restaurant has lost loyal customers. And we will be sure to share this story so others are aware of how poorly we were treated on what should have been a special day. read more

The food is super expensive, and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered a Crema of Malanga that was so watered down that it was awful and expensive, so we had to throw it out. read more

Ooo**This is a review of La giraldilla "ventanota" side. Commuting through the area? Make a quick stop at the open side and get your cafecito fix. Continue your way energized like the E-bunny. A regular stop by locals, delivery service, commuters and passersby to get a grab (and chat, before covid). Outdoor seatings available if desired. read more

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Great food well presented.!! Excellent service with attentive waiters and waitresses.!! Lovely place for gathering with family and friends. Definitely will keep coming back .!! Lunches and Dinners.!! read more

This used to be my go to breakfast spot for my traditional Hispanic breakfast. The quality of food and atmosphere has gone down. I ordered French toast and it wasn't fully cooked through. The bacon was good and the colada was also good. The best thing I had was the tostada. To top it off and make the experience worse, both tables to my left were smoking. To my left both gentlemen were smoking cigarettes and to my right a gentleman was smoking a cigar. It is an outdoor patIo setup so I understood why they were smoking but the tables were so tight that it ruined my appetite. I will not be returning. read more

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Not impressed. it was warm and stuffy inside. The service was lackluster and had to wait for a while for water. The food was the best part and it was just ok. The thing that really made this a bad visit was the fraud I got on my card a day later and i noticed the waitress disappeared for a while with my card that i even thought why is she taking so long and boom fraud a day or two later. will never return read more

Great service! Delicious food! Very nice people! Reasonable prices. Excellent place to gather with friends and family! read more

Staff is extremely rude, no customer service at all. Waitress thru my drink into the table knocking down my phone and didn't even apologized. Second the food is garbage, ask for a Churrasco steak and got some nasty rubbery meat which it's not Churrasco. Gross and negligent. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! read more

Terrible service with attitude. Very upset with La Giraldilla. Waited over 30 minutes for my breakfast only for the ladies to come back and ask me what I ordered. Then I overheard someone else say "oh well - they will have to wait!" When I finally got my food - it was cold and incorrect. Ham egg & cheese croissant- no ham. Croqueta sandwich with no mustard - had mustard. Last time we ever go there. read more

Great restaurant. We had dinner with the family. The food is very tasty. The service is excellent - many thanks to the charming waitress from Cuba, Anne! read more

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I was so impressed.. Lunch was great, classic cuban menu, like the old days, with great portions and reasonable prices.. Full bar, with generous drinks and very friendly staff.. The ambiance was casual but nice. Light to moderate noise and perfect for small or larger groups. We were 10. WIll return.. Great experience. read more

This is my go to Cuban restaurant in the west Kendall area. Excellent service and fresh hot food for a more than fair price. Highly recommended!! read more

Food was good but prices were different than what we saw on the menu. We told them about the issue and they showed us a different menu then the prices we saw. Everything was upped when the check came. Looks like something they do often because staff was laughing together as soon as we told them. read more

Excellent food great service highly recommended. We had the vaca frita, churrasco and rabo encendido. read more

Ordered a standard chicken soup and a beef empanada. Pretty much the lowest standard of these traditional staples in Miami. Would not go back or recommend. Location is good. read more

I like the fact that they have an outside area with a canopy and umbrellas. Their Cuban food is good, although today and the last time I was there a couple of weeks ago, the service was quite lacking. The portions are a good size so I take half home. I had the pork today and it was pretty good. The tostones were not as good as they used to me. For a not-too-expensive restaurant, it's a nice place to go to lunch, particularly on a sunny day. read more

Not open on time... menu says 7am... shutters still closed at 7:30am... update hours or update menu and website information on google

Was my first time here. For the short version: Average quality food, big portions, very cheap price, nice comfy place, average service (in my one and only experience here). And for the long version: The good things are: 1)The place itself, has a nice outdoor area with enough shade of its too hot and plenty of tables. Nice to si out during a Sunday brunch! The inside is also very comfy, has booths and a bar; 2) The price.. we had a huge breakfast for 2, with left overs.. and spend $16 plus the %20 tip. The not-so-good: 1) The service.. our waiter as nice she just seemed rushed. She forgot to bring our Cuban Tostadas which ok can happen.. but then we asked the busser lady to please call her and she just seemed annoyed to be talked to, said she'd call her and stayed standing in a corner talking to other people. We asked her twice and got the same response with the typical eye roll. Also, the Tostada tasted funny.. had kind o f a bitter or saltless taste to it? The bacon was Drenched in oil.. like more than enjoyable. French fries were very good tho! Again, this was my experience having been here once. Maybe I'll give it another go sometime in the future read more

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I was afraid due to the 3 star rating , but i had an amazing experience. I had palomilla , moros and tostones; my son ordered palomilla too, but with white rice , black beans and a side extra with fries. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. To finish , we shared a crema catalana and cafecito cubano. The attention was prompt and very good. We will go back for sure! read more

Delicious!!! I have been coming here for years both dine in and take out. Everything is so fresh and authentic. Some of my favorites are: Garbanzos Fritos, bistec de pollo crujiente (this is a dish I've never had anywhere else, like empalizado but so much better!!), mariquitas, bistec, vaca frita...the list just goes on! It is a local go to! read more

This place is amazing but in the morning the birds are super annoying but the food and the service is great I recommend it at night.

I would say growing up in south Florida gives me the notoriety to review local Cuban eateries. My mom moved to west Kendall since I left the nest. She found a little local gem. I ordered the two eggs, added another croqueta since I'm passionate about them. The croquetas were the right consistency throughout, great job with that. The tostada perfectly crunchy and amazingly buttered. The fries were crunchy and at the right temperature. Overall, great breakfast experience. The locals were very welcoming and friendly. Spent time with Winston Churchill (beautiful doggie), 103 year old individual very spirited person. read more

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Decided to head over for a relaxing, Tuesday night dinner with my wife and daughter. However, after waiting at hostess stand for 5 minutes (mind you, only one table in restaurant was occupied by two people), I picked up menus and seated us. Waitress came by and greeted us; water a few minutes later. Meanwhile, an obnoxious man at the bar was conducting a vulgar conversation. ON SPEAKERPHONE! While we were clearly upset with it, I was stunned that no one at the restaurant said a word to this person. Bread was brought to our table; just in time to catch us as we chose to leave before I said something that could have created a scene. New staff. Not sure about management. But THIS took the cake. I am feeling that I cannot recommend this restaurant any longer. Management needs to wake up and see what's happening on the floor; not leaving a waitress with less than two months experience absolutely on her own to deal with these awkward situations. End of story: my wife and daughter wound up back home, relaxing, until I got back with Pollo Tropical Tropichops and soups. After well Over a decade dining here I am very Disappointed, Giraldilla! read more

I went to this restaurant on a Friday. It was pretty empty. However, the food was delicious and the prices were excellent. I had the palomilla steak with rice and tostones. Everything was delicious. I will be going back often. read more

Worst ventanita service I've ever experienced. Empty place, 5 employees behind the counter. No one to acknowledge my presence, after saying good afternoon. Stood there 5 min failed to even say one min please. Honestly you never know who is willing to tip above average. I'll make my commute else where before ever stopping here. read more

Fantastic service from the waiters, but terrible presentation from the menus. In this situation of COVID-19 the menus should be disposable because everyone has touched those menus. As well as when you eat outside the dust from the fans outside fall onto the food. ------ Fantástico servicio de las meseras, pero una terrible presentación de los menu, en esta situación del COVID-19, los menu deben ser desechados una ves usa bajo la ley en estos momentos ya que todos los clientes tocan el mismo menú. Al comer en cafetería corres el riesgo de que la basura de los ventiladores termine en tu comida ya que no los limpian ( 0 mediadas de seguridad para esta situación del COVID-19 solamente mascaras ) read more

If you want a good hearty breakfast this is the place to go. quick service and very little wait time if any to be seated. I recommend the American Breakfast which brings your usual breakfast items plus pancakes. If you go for lunch or dinner you will see what you see at most every cuban restaurant. The food is very good and I highly recommend the croquetas. They can very easily compete with the ones from Islas Canarias. read more