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    Mesa's BBQ

    3.8 (37 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ropa vieja with white rice and yuca.
    Marilu F.

    When I was a little girl, this Cuban restaurant wasn't even five minutes away. Then they moved to the other side of Hialeah and it definitely killed how often I went. Whenever I'd go, it'd be to pick up food at their window and it was always with my mom. After her passing a few years back, I had only gone a couple of times until this past Friday. It was the first time I went in two or three years. So long had it been that I forgot more or less how to order. I ended up having quite a few questions, but the employee who attended me was friendly and handled all my questions with ease. I ended up deciding to go against my norm here and went for a completa with ropa vieja, white rice, and yuca. I also got a tamale and a bag of mariquitas (or plantain chips to go). This massive lot of food cost me $17 and what's more amazing still is that I got three meals out of it. This is a major bang for your buck! I do have to say though that they're ridiculously popular and I spent half an hour just waiting to order. They probably need to organize themselves better in this regard, especially as now they're on Uber Eats, too, and it gets confusing where to order, where to pay, where to pick up, etc. That and being in the midst of Hialeah, I do wonder how many English-speaking customers they get and how they manage. The food and prices are great, but I'm not sure I would tell someone who doesn't speak Spanish to patronize this restaurant. Communication might be a problem. Very pleased I returned though. The food was tasty and so fragrant that the day after when I reheated my leftovers and my boyfriend smelled them, oh boy. Ditto with his roommate. Needless to say, I will try to return sooner rather than later as I have others whom I'd like to share the deliciousness with.

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    Rick V.

    First time there. In at 5 pm on a Friday to eat in. Large takeout line but the dinning room was almost empty. The only server was Rolando and he did not speak or understand English. I ended up going around to the takeout area and ask a lady for help. Rolando came around and she gave him my order. I was looking for Roast Pork with crispy skin, grilled onions, black beans and rice and yuca. Sounds like they roast pieces of pork, not the whole pig so you may not get crispy skin. I could make a meal out of crispy skin and hot sauce. I was very happy with what he brought and a few minutes later I was SUPER happy when he brought me a slice of pork with crispy skin. Rolando was determined to make me happy. All the food was well cooked, flavorful and a good portion. $ 10.95 I ordered 2 large chicharrones to go $12.40. A 15% tip was added but I gave him more. He did a great job. I will be back..

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    J K.

    The food and service was good. Their portions are big and there is plenty of options to choose from. I will definitely come back to try more items. My favorite was the chicharrones and least favorite was the tamales.

    Their guarantee of flavor and quality was definitely met
    Maurice P.

    Considering the length of time I have lived/worked in Miami, I think some might call me a Miamian. Even though my Spanish needs a lot of work, I have tried to find out more about local i.e. Cuban cuisine. That being said, I have tried to eat at a variety of Cuban restaurants, from the touristy to the hole in the wall establishments. After this weekend, I think it's safe to say I may have found the best Cuban food in Miami. On the edge of Hialeah, is the gem called Mesa's BBQ. Upon entering the building, there is a small outdoor seating area and a large take away window. The smell of roasted meat and the sounds of fresh lechon being cut into manageable parts greet you as you walk through the door into indoor restaurant. I had to work with my best Spanish to communicate with the staff, but one of the waiters was kind enough to help me through my struggles. We started with some freshly made pineapple juice, perfect for the heat that was building outside. Next, we ordered the Costillas de Cerdo ( Baby Back Ribs) con arroz amarillo (yellow rice with pieces of pork) and a traditional dish called fufu, which is pounded half ripe plantains, with deep fried chicharron (pork belly) pieces on the top. We also ordered a side of the chicharron and yuca (cassava). The chicharron was the best I ever had. There was a great balance of meat and fat, and it was perfectly fried so that it was crunchy but not stiff. It was salty enough that paired excellently with the semi sweetness of the fufu. The ribs were roasted to perfection. The meat fell off the bone and was seasoned, I think with Mojo, which is a citrus based marinade used for many Cuban meat dishes. The portions were huge and easily shareable, even though you probably wouldn't want to, because of how good it all tasted. Even though I was stuffed, I had to try the Buñuelos (pound and fried yuca in a light syrup with anise) for dessert. They were amazing!!! I plan to brush up on my Spanish a little and head back down there with the rest of my family for more of the most delicious Cuban food I have ever eaten. Hope to see you there.

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    Humberto O.

    Mesa's BBQ cooks up some of the most succulent and out-of-this-world pork you will ever taste. Hands down. Specializing in Cuban Guajiro recipes, Mesa's BBQ breaks away from the hundreds of competitors thanks to its main focus: flavor. This family-owned restaurant has been grilling pork in Miami since the early 90s and has grown to be one of Florida's best BBQ spots. The house speciality -- anything and everything pork -- is Cuban food at it's best.

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    It is a Cuban food restaurant, the food quality is good, the service is no bad and the Ambiance is acceptable, but could be much better

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    Best chicharrones hands down, eat them there fresh if you can, you won't be disappointed

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    3 years ago

    Reliable, authentic Cuban food. Reasonably priced. Ordered for New Year's Eve and everyone loved the food.

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    The owner is rude, confrontational and low class. The food is ok at best and the location is sub par and unclean. Avoid this place.

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    My husband loves this place. way cheaper the palacio de los jugos and serves enough for three.

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    Excellent cuban food. The masitas r to die for. The take out is also good. Lots of food for good price. The croquetas r good tooo.

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    I love BBQ. So anyone who does BBQ gets top billing on my "must try" at least once list. My first…read moretime here (July '20) they were closed to the public for a photoshoot. So, I was finally able to go on Friday, August 14th. The place was quiet and tranquil. I met Jorge inside the Taproom and we walked over to the BBQ trailer to place the order. I decided on the Pork Ribs, Coleslaw, and some fresh French Fries. (Guys, he also does Pork Belly Burnt Ends!) I told him i'll have to put the PBBE on my next visit. Jorge was friendly, patient, and accommodating (I was the only there ordering at the time). It's also good to judge an operation when they are busy and cranking it out. But, today was my day for his BBQ. The wait for the food was about 15 mins. and he brought the silver tray inside for me. All the food looked so pleasant, clean, and neat...I had to take pictures. I like this presentation; the clean orderly look of good BBQ. Tells me a lot about the chef. Dig in: My first bite of the Ribs, the meat fell right off the bone. It was amazing! No sauce! Just clean meat deliciousness. I tried the 'Slaw, and then the Fries. They both complemented the Pork Ribs. I sat in my chair and savored the rest of my platter (check pics please). Or better yet, you need to go visit yourself and try the BBQ! Here is the Hours of Operation below: Thursday 5pm- 10pm Friday 5pm-11pm Saturday 2pm - 11pm Sunday 2pm-6pm

    Is it a food truck? Is it closed? Drove to address and it's…read morea hotel without a restaurant inside. So where are you located now?

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    Las Vinas Barbeque

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    Over many years, Las Vinas remains consistently good. A fantastic place to pick up a complete Cuban…read morestyle dinner for the family. Inside you'll join a line to choose your food from a cafeteria-style setup. They have a wonderful variety of vegetables, prepared dishes, pork in many forms, and wonderful chicharon. Their yuca is perfect. I love their fried pork chunks with congris, plantain and yuca... a bit stuck in my ways! This is a great place to pick up a meal for an event of the whole family. Although there is on-site dining available, I've always seen this as a takeout place. We live a couple of miles away, and it's a quick and convenient option for a truly authentic treat. Parking is also consistently a mess! Be aware that cars often double and even triple park. Don't worry... most people are picking up to go, so you're unlikely to have to wait long if the lot is full.

    Las Vinas, an east Hialeah institution, was stop#2 of a recent food crawl I attended. They have a…read morehuge variety of prepared Cuban classics which are regularly replenished. You can either whole trays of food or portion size and are charged per pound of food. As for me, I ordered their Cuban style fried rice. It was nicely loaded with ham, scrambled eggs and other veggies. I sampled the pork chunks some fellow foodie friends ordered and it was juicy & flavorful. Logistically, I am knocking a star because although they have an inside seating area, you can only sit down if you order from there instead of going through the line. They do have a few tables and fans outside.

    Mesa's BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

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