Service was a little slow, but the food made up for it. Specially loved the Paella, will be back

If you go here, you definitely need to get the Pata Negra/jamon iberica. It's very good and at a good price. The bread was also exceptional (the baguette that is). Like the best of restaurants, Rosa runs this herself and she is as capable a host as she is as a chef. Keep on doing what you do! read more

My family and I dine here often. It's one of our favs for home-style Spanish food. One of my favorite dishes is the Huevos Estrellados but truly I have never had a bad meal here. Good food, the service is professional but friendly and the restaurant is cozy and welcoming. They have a nice selection of moderately priced Spanish wines and the house wines are good as well. A lot of the clientele is from Spain so you know it's good and authentic! read more

I'll say it. More authentic that Xixon. The staff have fantastic personalities, and the food reminded me of my time in Spain. Our experience included: - A pitcher of sangria - Crema de queso cabrales - Chorizo a la sidra - Croquetta de jamon - Croquetta de bacalao - TONS OF BREAD Everything above was a perfect 5 stars. I felt like we did an A+ job at ordering. Nothing like making little sandwiches out of chorizo and that delectable cheese. For dessert, we had what looked like a GIANT bonbon. Sweet vanilla ice cream in the middle, hard chocolate crust on the outside. Glorious. And to top it all off, our server was a very charming woman who made us laugh and made great recommendations. The atmosphere was great - very intimate and a lot of middle-aged Latin and Spanish folk. I really felt transported to the tapas places we visited in Madrid. Rosa, I love you. read more

Bravo! Delicious authentic Spanish food. Highly recommended to people who simply want to sit down and enjoy good Spanish grub with a nice glass of wine. read more

Fun little place. I've never been to Spain, so I don't know how authentic the food was, but I don't understand why anyone really cares about authenticity. Why does it matter whether or not food mimics the ethnic traditions of some distant land? And why would we want to emulate those traditions in the first place? If you get your kicks out of the "authentic" experience, then consider that pre-Columbus Europe did not have tomatoes, potatoes, beans, corn, chocolate, vanilla, cashews, or peanuts, just to name a few foods brought from the New World. Guess what, most of the good parts of your precious "authentic" European cuisine is composed primarily of foods that didn't even exist in Europe before the 1500s. If everyone valued authenticity over taste, then we would still be eating wild ox a la campfire with a side of whatever my cavewoman scavenged. Tangent over, back to the review. The food was very reasonably priced here, with lunch going at around $10/plate. We left full and happy. The Cuban waitress didn't speak a lick of English, which may be off-putting to some, but made the experience more enjoyable for us. If you like good food, good service, and good prices, then you'll probably like it here. read more

Come to Tapas de Rosa and feel like you're in someone's living room, eating food prepared by someone's mother. Because that's pretty much what this is. A warm atmosphere, with wonderful food. Often actually cooked by the owner's mother, in fact. The croquetas are consistently wonderful, and the best I've eaten. To me, the chorizo croquetas and the bacalao croquetas especially stand out. Every time we come, we get the pulpo a la gallega. Such a simple and delicious dish - I've never had octopus as tender as this. Other favorites here include the tortilla espanola with chorizo and the pimiento con queso. A note for those ordering the calamari -- it's not some deeply fried, dunk-it-in-a-cup-of-sauce dish. It's very lightly fried, and served only with lime to squeeze over it. Quite good in my view, but some diners will be surprised. This is my go-to place for a long dinner with out-of-town guests. This is a true hidden gem in an unassuming location --- Tapas de Rosa is on 8th street, just west of 95, in a small strip mall with a check cashing place and a Domino's. The parking lot is pretty crowded, but I've never had a problem getting street parking nearby. read more

This intimate family owned restaurant in calle ocho has some of the best Spanish food in town. There's a wide variety of options from the cold and hot tapas menu plus some amazing entrees. My wife is a huge fan of Saturday's Cocido a la Madrileña. The Paella, Lamb Stew, and Conejo en Salsa are some of my personal favorites. Fresh and unpretentious food is whats makes of this place one of my top 10 in town. After trying almost every single item on the menu i can point out some favorites but whatever you order you will be more than satisfied. Some other recommendations are: "Pulp a la Gallega, Navajas, Croquetas de Cocido, Cazuela de Mariscos, Lamb Chops and Tarta de Orujo for dessert" The services is always amazing. They truly make you feel as part of the family. Don't be shy to ask for recommendations and the daily specials. A Must in Miami...! read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this little hole-in-the-wall, family-run restaurant. All tables were full on a Friday night, and many people here seem to be regulars. The restaurant is not fancy, but probably the closest that comes to representing a family restaurant in Spain. The food confirmed this for us, reminding me of many wonderful meals during our visits to Spain. Service started slow, but once we were attended to, everything was perfect from then on. We ordered a bunch of tapas and they started to arrive in steady, well-timed waves. A review of the food and wine: House (Rioja) wine: excellent All 4 types of croquetas: excellent Tortilla: very good Patatas alioli: excellent Chorizo al cidra: ok/good Desserts: ok/good BTW, to those that complained about the microwave "ding"...please get over it. Many restaurants and deli's in Miami reheat the tortilla in the microwave. It takes a long time to prepare (almost an hour), and normal practice is to either serve it cold or reheat it quickly to serve as tapas. It does not take away from the flavor. I knew about the microwave going in. I let Yelp reviews get in my head and you know what...the tortilla was awesome anyway. We will be back for sure. read more

Their tasty rabbit wasn't as tender as last time and we got at the pick hour so service wasn't as perfect as usual aBut their food is still way above average read more

As usual. The best Spanish restaurant in Florida. Rosa and her daughter had found the perfect way to transplant a piece of Madrid to Pequeña Havana. The only thing missing would be a bar top serving Mahou on tap and some fellow playing mus. Food is authentic and delicious, wine is fair priced. We had cod croquetas which were average, tuna stuffed piquillo peppers: delicious and pulpo a la gallega (galician octopus), great too. Gulped down with a fine Albariño wine. The ladies had Roscon de Reyes and crema catalana for dessert. They said it was top notch. Will be back for sure! read more

Las Tapas de Rosa - Spanish Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Grab - Calamres a La Roma, Pimientos de piquillo rellons de atun and one of the kcik ass sandwich's you honestly can't go wrong. This is the type of place you tell a friend who needs to tell a friend. Its pretty good right? You're smiling? That Quijote is where it's. NOW SPREAD THE WORD! read more

I LOVE this place. It's a family affair. On Saturday night, a kid (grandson?) was at a front table when we arrived, watching a video on a tablet, being served a meal by a waitress who admonished him (in Spanish) to say thank you when he didn't on his own. The food makes you feel like you're in Spain, and the prices are great. I had chorizo cold (a LOT of slices), pimientos relleno (stuffed peppers with a great sauce) and garlic shrimp (like five or six of them). DC had gazpacho, a tortilla with onions and a creamed cheese spread (hot) with bread. Glasses of wine were generous pours for $6.95 each. Whole meal was $65.70 with tip. Every time we go there I think we should come more often. Only reason we don't is that it's something of a drive from our place, but any time we're in the area, this is our No. 1 restaurant. read more

BRAVO for Las Tapas de Rosa!! So far the best tasting tapas I have had in Miami! We were here on a Sunday afternoon. The service was great, they welcomed us with a smile and seated us quickly at the last available table. Our generously-sized pitcher of EXCELLENT SANGRIA came out right away along with some very good bread. The server (who spoke both English and Spanish) was friendly and helpful as we were ordering. We had the Spanish omelet which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The shrimp with garlic came out sizzling and was so good you may end up in a fork fight for the last piece if you are sharing. The fried chick peas with chorizo and ham was so flavorful, and it was served with plenty of sauce so there was enough left on your plate to mop up with your bread if you are inclined to do so. Flan for dessert was yummy. Everyone around us was enjoying their food. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint, they have a few shelves of Spanish food items for sale. It's located on 8th St in Little Havana. We had no problem parking on the street a block away. Can't wait to return and try the Paella! read more

At first look, you would think this place was a dump. It's located in an iffy section of Calle 8, near the highway. I've been here twice since a friend recommended it, and I've enjoyed it both times. The service is good and the food is delicious. All authentic flavors and the market is excellent. Definitely a great place to go for lunch from the downtown area. read more

The place is friendly and welcoming. The taste of the food is good to very good. The problem for us was that at the time we were there everything was heated up in a microwave oven, which impacted the taste negatively. Potatoes were so-so overall, the chickpeas were good, the mushrooms outstanding. Everything however was heated up in a microwave, we heard the bing and about 30 seconds later our food came. It's a problem that could be fixed easily enough. Portions are generous, staff is friendly. It's time to retire the microwave though. read more

Wow! Amazing place. Staff was phenomenal. Very low key great atmosphere. The food was authentic and served fresh.

Quality vs price and ambient, one of the best Spanish restaurant in Miami. Get there early or the kitchen and service get slow..

A gem. Family owned and food is great. Had the roasted pork with mushrooms and potatoes - was the Wednesday special. I would recommend it . Worthy of 4 stars, nothing exotic just great home made style food, which is sometimes what one is looking for. Wasn't too crowded and service was good. Probably a great casual lunch/dinner spot. The location isn't great and there isn't wifi. read more

The food and service here is amazing. Authentic Spanish tapas with a great atmosphere.

Riquísimo!! First visit of many! Try the croquetas, patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and pretty much anything on the menu! Service is great and food superb!! read more

I am from Spain and I can say that this restaurant is The best Spanish Restaurant in Miami I have eaten in. The food tastes like authentic Spanish food, most Spanish Restaurants in Miami taste like Latin American Food. Congrats to the owners that keeps this place authentic. You can buy Nocilla and Cola Cao in the small shop! Very friendly! read more

great restraunt. the serving lady is very kind. Paella is very salty though. probably its always like this read more

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This is a legit place. Amazing taste, definitely felt like visiting Spain. The cheese and chorizo are amazing. All croquetas are great as well. Definitely a great place to enjoy some real tapas. read more

After 1 year of not going to Las Tapas De Rosa, I still affirm that by far it is still the restaurant that perfectly reflects Spanish homemade food. everything tastes delicious, fresh. It is a place where you can see the cleanliness in every corner. They have a very good and inexpensive wine list. Wines that somewhere can charge $ 120, such as Valduero Reserva, here they sell just a little more than half. SUPER RECOMMENDED read more

Authentic Spanish tapas experience! I used to live in Spain and I almost teared up at how perfect the place was. We were told the restaurant was changing hands but they were planning to keep it very similar in the future. I'd recommend the pulpo a la gallega but to be honest, everything looked almost exactly as it did in Spain so you can't go wrong if you know what you like. ¡Olé las Tapas de Rosa! Wish we lived in Miami because if so, I'd be a frequent customer. read more

Omg I stumbled across this place looking for something different different from my daily lunch menu due to me workin in the Barbershop across the street and I felt as if I was walked in to Spain. The ppl were absolutely delightful as well as the food. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Las Tapas de Rosa - Mmmmm mmmm mmm - Spanish Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious food and nice ambiance. I gave them 4 stars because they need to put some work on the service. Our server was nice and polite but took too long to take our order and payment. The gambas and the pimientos de piquillo are incredible tasty and delicious, the fried calamari were just ok. Will be definitely going back. read more

Best Spanish food in town! High quality, home made amazing tapas. Great customer service and consistency. A must go!

Great place... I have been there several times. Really good Spanish food! Good service... and excellent cuisine

Two things took me through the doors of Doña Rosa's restaurant (which to me is more of a cozy tavern than a restaurant): 1. My husband is Spanish 2. It is ranked amongst the top 20 places to eat by MiamiRankings (and not "eat and be seen" but literally eat and eat good). We walked in on a Sunday night and since it was busy we had to wait- the women greeted us as we were regulars or if they new us. We did not mind the wait, since the place is divided in two areas and where we were was similar to a market filled with authentic Spanish goods. I was in the middle of surveying the stock when we were escorted to our table. None of the tables held more than four (maybe one of six?) seats, therefore making the place feel even more intimate and warm. My husband by just taking a glance at the menu said he would order it all- these were authentic recipes he grew knowing and had not found a place in Miami that not only assimilated them but made them just as they should. So, we proceeded to almost having it all. This is what we ordered: ensaladilla rusa (which is a "salad" of potatoes, mayo, and peas), pulpo a la gallega (octupus), pisto (vegetables in a mixture of a tomatoe-like paste), chanquetes (fried sardine-like creatures with fried eggs- yes sunny side up!), pimientos de padrón (YUM, salty roasted green peppers), and pescado adobado (fresh white fish slightly battered). All of the plates where really good, but, as any typical tapas plate you just want to have a try or a fee bites and try the next. However, the portions for each where way larger than you typical tapas and they where not platters that you can go through the whole portion that was served- specially the pisto, ensaladilla rusa, and chanquetes. So next time we will either order less, bring more people, or even (since we were treated as part of the family) ask Rosa to just cut the portions on ours ;) And definitely round your meal with a slice of tarta de Santiago; I will not elaborate so you have to see (and savour) for yourselves... Bon appetit! -ENJ read more

Love this place! I work nearby and try to have lunch here as often as possible. I usually stick to the tapas because they are pretty good size portions and they are the best things on the menu, in my opinion! Must try: Croquetas (all of them are amazing but the ham are my favorite), Manchego, Pulpo A La Gallega, Garbanzos, any of the french fry dishes, Tortilla Espanola, Chistorras (sausages) and definitely wash it all down with a delicious glass of wine. My favorite wine is the Albarino which tends to be a softer white wine, but their reds are just as delicious! Will always go to Tapas de Rosa for a delicious and affordable meal. Also, its a family owned restaurant and the service is impeccable. Very attentive and friendly! read more

authentic menu, was ok, but I think things sounded a little better compared to expectations garlic shrimp -- too much salt but otherwise nice stuffed pimiento peppers -- ok but not standout eggs with potato and sausage -- potatos not fried enough I was hoping for the egg mixed with the potato like at Ideas restaurant place is similar to Xixon, but doesn't pull me away from there despite it's quaint surroundings read more

I saw this place had 4 stars so I was into it. I was looking for a less crowded spot to eat some Spanish tapas. So located in a strip mall and with 4 stars I figured it would be perfect. We were greeted and seated immediately. So far so good. Then we ordered a plate of meats and cheeses (delicious) , fried calamari, and octopus. The calamari was barely fried, no color, and tasted raw to be honest. It cost $11 which I think is insane for such a terrible dish. And the octopus just tasted terrible. Once we received the calamari our waitress seemed to ignore us. Checking on all the other patrons and ignoring us. I was so dissapointed and literally feel sick right now from the food I ate. Lets hope I don't get food poisoning. Overall incredibly disappointed and terrible food. I don't know why this place has 4 stars. read more

Small cozy place located on SW 8th Street. We went for lunch so they had special prices at that time. We ordered la paella, patatas bravas, and tortilla de chorizo. RICE- La Paella was ok. It had lots of seafood for the lunch price but to me I picture paellas as yellowy-orange glistening moist rice. This rice was dry but the flavor was good. POTATOES- I actually liked the potatoes. I didnt get mushy ones. They were fried to perfection. SPANISH OMLETTE- I think it was delicious and the size was perfect. I accompanied it with the potatoes. The worst part of the experience was the service. Perhaps they rely on a European approach where no one is ever rushed, and I am accustomed to the American way of always being in a rush, but the service took forever. Each item was brought out with too much time in between. They actually brough my complete meal first and then they brought the Paella second. So, I had to wait for the 2nd plate to get there in order to start eating. I would definitely go again for a quick bite. read more

I could go back here and try other things. Service was very very slow. A few times we wanted the waitress to order more stuff or bread or somehting,and she was too busy with other tables, I guess. So not happy with service but food was above average. Considering all the Spanish restaurants in Miami, this one is good. It just can't be compared to Xixon, but it would be my next option. Xixon is the best. This is a little cheaper and they have a decent variety of tapas, sandwiches, main courses... I guess the food is hit or miss, depending on what you get. The wine selection is good and affordable. I liked that. We were literally kicked out. They close at 10PM and they want you gone fast, obviously. We tried a Torta de Santiago which was not very good (since it's imported frozen) and right after that, they dropped the check and asked us to leave because they had to clean up. Oh well, I guess I could try this place at a different time. Coffee not good, by the way. Not happy with a few things but I will give the food another try. And I will review it again when I do. read more

How this place got good reviews is beyond me. DING that's the noise of the microwave your food is done! Seriously they microwave everything 5 feet away from where you are sitting.. Left over reheated food does not work for me. I ordered a pork tenderloin ENTREE and it was smaller portion than the tapas.. The bland boring looking Chicken was again reheated and could barely be cut through absolutely terrible experience we left here and went somewhere else avoid at all costs. Oh yeah speaking of costs expensive as shit. read more

WOW WOW WOW!!! This is my home away from home. The location is very quaint and warm the food is like have your grand mother cook you a meal- with love and care. I have had everything on the menu and nothing disappoints. This is one of our go to- for special occasions. read more

I LOVE this place... mother/ daughter duo that bring authentic Spanish meals to a little corner of SW 8th St. The Best tortillas in town... with onions is my favorite. Tabla de jamon, chorizo and queso is a great choice to share along with croquettas. They also have a nice selection of wine for you to pair with your meal. Tarta de Santiago is my favorite dessert... its an amazing little slice of heaven. I highly recommend visiting this place. :) Thanks to mother/daughter and there staff for always making my dinning experience delightful. read more

Everything was simply Excellent ! Super fresh food. Thank you for the amazing experience. The food is definitely coked with LOVE.