So how do I start? Let's begin with the location. There is no parking so you will have to park in the nearest vicinity. The area is rugged and dirty so do not dress like a tourist. Besides it's not a fancy restaurant it's like a little whole in the wall. so I went to eat with my friend and my daughter we wanted tacos and I wanted my Esquite. The waitress was not having it that day. She was just in a shitty mood didn't smile once which would've been nice. So as we sat there eating we saw a roach on the ground. of course I squashed it not thinking anything of it. You know there's the door they could've walked in by themselves, you know to check out the venue but not long after they brought us the rest of our food, which at first was very good. Did we see three more roaches appear from the flower ornaments that were placed in the middle of the table so now I have roaches crawling all over the table you know, and I let the people know there's roaches on the table, they totally just ignored it which to me was horrible because they know I'm eating on their table and there's roaches and they're not even giving three flying FFF's. I can only imagine what happens in the kitchen completely abolished my appetite I felt disgusted so I would definitely not recommend this place you will go there at your own risk. read more

Margaritas wasn't homemade we didn't like them, food was good, bartender wasn't real happy see customers, that's why we decided not come this place again. read more

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This is a hidden gem! But please, do not expect a fancy place, just expect the best Mexican food in Miami after trying many places in the city. I have been here many times and last week afternoon I decided to stop by since it they have $1 Tacos menu every Wednesday and Friday (All Day). Once I got in I realized the painted the walls and the whole restaurant now looks way better than before. It now looks like a real restaurant even though they still have to do something with the smell. Not sure what it is but there's a solution for that. Smells like the AC filter is wet or something. This would be enough for me not to come back, but food is really good! Waiters are very friendly and always ready to give you a good recommendation. Try the horchata! What a perfect combination! You can have 5-6 tacos and you will be totally fine. Pastor and Chicken are my favorites. They are not big and they just come with the protein you choose and then you go to the bar to fill them with cilantro, pico de Gallo, onions and different hot sauces. Tip: bring cash if you decide to try $1 Tacos! Is a rule on Wednesday and Friday and there's no ATM. Last time we forgot that and didn't have enough cash to pay and the waitress made an exception. She was very nice! Thank you! read more

Miami River Cafe - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Honestly an insult to Mexican cuisine. I ordered a Dozz XX it was flat. I ordered quedo fundido, the queso had to be Gum. The chorizo? Like ground pork and no seasoning. I ordered flautas, the chicken tasted like boiled chicken no seasoning, the beans were straight out of a can, and the rice? Diluted rice, not a single grain represented "Mexican rice". Last I ordered was the queso birria, it was dry and they gave us half a cup of sopa. Our biggest disappointment was the queso fundido. We took 1 bite each and didn't like it. When we asked to have it removed they said "it doesn't matter if we took one bite, or didn't like it all, we still have to pay". I am so disappointed. If you are Mexican as myself, do not come here. This was the worse in Miami. read more

also known as Miami River Mexican Cuisine. This dump was disgusting with flies landing on food. When waitress brought us our soft tacos, it was meat and soft taco and nothing else, no lettuce, sauce---I really mean nothing. That dumb, DUMB waitress failed to tell us that the fixings for the tacos were up towards the front of the restaurant at a fixins bar. I very clearly told her that this was our first time in the restaurant. A big bowl of tasteless guacamole had a false bottom so it was really a rip off for seven dollars. No diet sodas available and when I was brought a glass of ice for my soda, water was melted on the bottom half of the glass. It was so so disgusting. read more

Vegetarian and Vegan options found here Homemade tortillas always steal my heart, and theirs are on point. Delicious! Homemade salsas and beans. Elotes (street fair corn on the cob) are a must and Margaritas were also so good at only $4 bucks. Chill atmosphere with Latin music playing, which is always a plus, in my opinion ;). Thumbs up and be back, for sure! read more

Miami River Cafe - Elote soo good!! - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

So this lowkey Mexican spot is THE Mexican spot to go to if you want some AMAZING and AUTHENTIC Mexican street tacos. Being a California girl, my taco standards are VERY VERY high. I will say, these are hands down the best street tacos in Miami!! They are definitely giving Cali street taco vibes, which is very hard to find here. It's right next to a mechanic shop so it's kind of hard to spot when trying to find it. But once you walk in, it's like a little Mexico. The decor is amazing and vibrant, the tacos are 10/10, and the beer is well priced. I had some carne asade (steak) and pork tacos, queso dip, elote, and Mexican beers. On Friday's they have $1 tacos which is a great deal for these amazing tacos. I was so excited to eat that I didn't even take any pictures. I'll definitely be visiting this place again, especially on a Friday!! read more

I come here every other Wednesday for the carne asada tacos. They are $1 on Wednesdays and they actually close at 11pm They are quick and the food is always delicious. read more

Miami River Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Well dam just found this hidden gem right next to my house! Like literally walking distance!... $1 tacos today ! :)!! Yassssss they winning and not to mention they have a FULL self serve bar to load your Tavis with whatever you want. Can't wait till I tell my dude what I just found :).. lol. Only cons were- the bathroom was like super hidden and SUPER stank and just gross ... and the waitress was a little rude and rushing in the beginning but after a while she completely changed and got better :)... sidenote - I think I'm most definitely going to keep this place a little secret before the $1 low public Bombard his place though lol (no offense) people tend to kill it man read more

Miami River Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Right next to a mechanic you don't see it much but once inside it's surprisingly large. I ordered the guacamole and 3 tacos. The carne asada, the chicharron, and the pastor. The guacamole and chips was amazing. The carne asada was very good but a bit too greasy for my taste, the chicharron was a little tough because it's chicharron but nonetheless fantastic, and the pastor was pretty good. All the food was very authentic. Also, I went on a Wednesday and one taco is $1. I believe tacos are the same price on Mondays as well. Price point wise, this place is as good as it gets. read more

I divide my life into two eras: pre-California and post. If you have ever spent a significant time in the Golden State, you might be able to relate. In my pre-California life, my understanding of Mexican food was limited to Taco Bell and El Paso Salsa - this was the context under which I approached a hole-in-the-wall burrito haven for the first time as wide-eyed, impressionable and naive freshman. That first burrito at Patty's, it changed me. Hot sauce wasn't something to be afraid of any more, Carne Asada, cheese and refried beans rocketed to the top of my cravings list and hungover Friday mornings were never the same again. My post-California life has been punctuated by the discerning lack of decent Mexican food. I've been to Homestead, I've been to Taco Rico, I've hit all of those heavily recommended hot spots, and still, I remain on a relentless search for a perfect burrito. It's my Everest. Miami River Mexican is getting me one step closer to the summit. Let's be clear, I did not order the burrito, so the summit might still be in local grasp. After a recommendation from a stranger, failed yelp search and a single Google location listing and a nervous car ride up 8th avenue where (I swear this is a true story) I donned my yach-cap navigator's hat I directed my dining companions to this neon-orange mexican haven nestled between two auto-repair shops. Yes, we got hassled to buy used cars. Yes, one of them had bullet holes in it. Yes, they had been repaired with caulk. Yes, these three girls from Brickell were sketched out - but hey, you have to make sacrifices for good food, right? Walking inside you find there's a bar, a sit-down portion AND some pool tables in the back, a couple TV's hanging from the roof playing soccer and a bunch of wall-mounted clay vases (well, I think they were vases, the jury's still out on the decor. Will update after a second visit). Our waitress, picking up on our fish-out-of-water situation, was very patient and accommodating and answered all of our questions with a smile. Well, the ones that were asked in Spanish, at least. We ordered some fresh home made guacamole to complement the chips and salsa on the table, which was a solid choice, and one I will continue to make in the future. There are varying degrees of salsa, but they start at "hot" and escalate to "hellfire" pretty quickly, so heed your waitresses warnings and order a milky horchata to balance out the burn. The mildest salsa was of a mango-passion fruit variety and we loved it. The green salsa was a little hotter so we approached it with care, but the hellfire orange salsa was a chipotle based sauce which meant I had to weather the heat and pour it over everything. It was delicious! BUT my throat, mouth and nasal passages were on fire. The horchata was good, but not the best I've ever had. Horchata in Miami is generally grainier and thinner than what I would drink in California. The search for the perfect rice drink is still on. We each ordered three tacos, at the wallet-shattering price of $1.75 a piece. After all, we did splurge, opting for the "Tacos Especial" which come topped with avocado, radishes, grilled onion and radishes (yes, radishes). On a regular day, these tacos would set you back $2.25 (or $2.00 if you're not feeling especial), but on Wednesdays all tacos are $1.00. The Mexican 100 Montaditos, if you will. We ordered al pastor, carne asada, grilled chicken, and steak tacos- but have no idea who ate what because we're fairly certain our orders were interchanged at some point, but it's fine because everything I put in my mouth was delicious. (By the way, meat options range from straight pork, steak, chicken, al pastor or barbacoa to chorizo, tongue or chicharon). The tacos are not only delicious and PACKED with flavor, but are also PACKED, period. Keeping all of that meat inside the small home-made flour tortilla proved impossible and required some wipies for post-meal clean up. Not to mention that I couldn't even fit the third taco in my belly I was already so full after two. Glad to have made the trek into uncharted territory, I put my yacht-cap back on and steered our group back to the safe confines of our Brickell high-rises. But we will be back. And we will eat burritos. read more

Miami River Cafe - Best guacamole I've ever had - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was not great. The nachos had cheese that could have been made by a concessioning stand. The tacos were very dry. Service was awful. When my group of 12 asked to split the checks based on people, they split up the check evenly and said "we are too busy to split up the check normally" One of the members of my table had to manually collect from each member their cards and bring it up to server because she could not. I never write reviews, but this is the only place I am writing one because the service and food is just that terrible. read more

Maybe we are light weights... but we walked out shortly after walking in. The smell was overwhelming. My girlfriend thinks it's bar rot, I think it smelled like a urinal candy. Lol. Seriously though it was distracting enough to think we wouldn't enjoy the experience. Anyways I hope they fix it soon! We were both so excited to finally go eat there! Their food seems great and the reputation is awesome! Someone keep me posted please! I'm looking forward to a 5 star review soon! Thanks, Nick read more

Want traditional Mexican food? Then this is your place, it is so traditional that it actually looks and feels like a family restaurant in Mexico. Good menu, great selection of traditional dishes (tortas, enchiladas, flautas, sopes, tacos) dishes come served with a tiny Mexican flag!!! Loved the little piece of love on my chilaquiles!!!! They also carry a fantastic selection of goodies to take home. Don't be shy and try some At home... Those lollipops with some Chile are a treat! Thirsty? They make Micheladas, cheladas in addition they carry all the amazing mexican sodas "Jarritos", Jumex Juices, and other delightful Mexican crafted beverages. The food is great, service is quite informal, decor is very Mexican traditional. It is in a very unexpected location, but you will feel like at home (in Mexico that is) read more

Miami River Cafe - Chido Combo!!! A good way to get introduced to Mexican delights!!! - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is the real deal.. The shrimp cocktail is the best! Makes me feel like im in Mexico. Must try the Micheladas, i had mine with Pacifico- delish. They also have really good tacos and breakfast- try chilaquiles verdes. However- the neighborhood, not so good, the place is a bit creepy but don't let that scare you-Thats the only reason for the 4 starts... The food is worth it! read more

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This location so far my favorite. The ceviche super fresh and made to order. Will place photos in the future. Keep cash in handy if you like specials. read more

ok so im going to start off with a hand clap because im soooo grateful to find this place; It isnt to die for but it is the BEST MEXICAN food i have found in Miami (and i have been on a taco quest for a long while) 1. So customer service was awesome (she even gave me a sample of the soup which was awesome) 2.My food came out pretty quick i had 1 Steak taco- probably my fav here 1 Chicken taco-second fav 1 Barbacoa taco- least favorite and kind of bland 1 Steak& Chorizo taco- 3rd fav, its a certain taste u habe to be looking for but it was well seasoned 3. Overall my experience was pretty good and Definitely will be back read more

Miami River Cafe - Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious Mexican food tucked away in little river. This place isn't for you to impress your date, but it's exactly the place to go to when you're craving delicious Mexican cuisine. I had the Mr. Pancho burrito, wowowowow. Hands down one of the best burritos I've had in a while. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH!!! But there's an ATM with a $3 fee. read more

Authentic Mexican Tacos are great You know it's good when all the Gardeners are here and bring there families There is a lady in the back that makes a habanero sauce ask for that shit if you like SPICEY read more

Miami River Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Everything was amazing. $1.50 tacos on Wednesdays! Can't beat it! Jamaica agua fresca was delicious!

Amazing food really high level of flavor but service need to be educated Picking chairs whe restaurant still 70% full not ok at 10 0m on Friday Dont run out my table like its painful to NJbe a server Definitely lot to do on the service area read more

Miami River Cafe - Amazing food really high level of flavor but service need to be educated Picking chairs whe restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Authentic Mexican place. We stopped in here for a quick snack of guacamole & beer. Sauces came with the guac to customize as you eat it. read more

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This place has a cool atmosphere. The cakes on the wall are great to look at. The Tamarindo Juice is really really good. It's loud. I liked mine. Writing reviews is making me hungry, so I'm just going to stop here. read more

Miami River Cafe - Pork tacos & jalapeño poppers - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious authentic Mexican Restaurant! Have been multiple times and will continue to visit. The tacos are awesome, especially on days where they only cost a dollar! Customer service is also on point, friendly and attentive staff and family atmosphere I recommend the queso fundido with chorizo as an appetizer, so much cheesy goodness! read more

Miami River Cafe - Chicken tacos. Have to ask for creama and cheese extra. - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is a true, Mexican cuisine hidden in the river district. I had 3 tacos and a tamarind juice for only $10! Yes the prices are cheap but they don't reflect a bad quality in food. They were so delicious! read more

AWESOME RESTAURANT! Delicious food and a great price. We came here on a Sunday for lunch and were seated immediately. Expect to use some Spanish in ordering. Friendly staff and our food came out quick. Will definitely return the next time I am in the area!! read more

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Wow, I haven't even gotten my meal but based on the salsa alone - this place is 5 stars. Mexican music blaring, no English to be heard, this place is the real deal. Update, the chilaquiles were outstanding as well! read more

Miami River Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Was on the way to wynwood from little Havana and my daughter found this place on yelp so we decided to give it shot due to the pics. It's next to a mechanic/body shop right next to the Miami River bridge off of NW 7th Avenue. No immediate parking so we parked a block away. We wanted to dine in but due to covid only take out was available. The lady that took our order was very nice and friendly, and helped us with questions. We order the special steak tacos which come with avocado slices and grilled onions along with the regular diced onions and cilantro. I also ordered two regular beef tongue (lengua) tacos. To drink, we got jarritos and horchata. The food wasn't out if this world but it wasn't the worse. The horchata tasted like arroz con leche, Im more used the Honduran or Salvadorian horchata that has a slightly different flavor, not so milky. My daughters also bought some Mexican candy off the shelf and we picked up a game of lotería, like a bingo. Overall nice place, more so on the inside than outside. If I return I'll probably try something else off the menu. read more

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Authentic delicious food. Limited alcoholic beverages. Great service. Unassuming fun family friendly. Awesome breakfast too.

Came here looking to have a great lunch. Well I did enjoy my Torta la común it was very filling and delicious. Waitress was very attentive, but there was a group of men that were extremely loud. I have never been to a restaurant where one table is so loud you can't talk to your friend across from you. The waitress didn't seem to say anything to them. Other ppl came in and looked shocked by how loud these men were. My friend and I ate as fast as possible and left. read more

Miami River Cafe - Carne asada torra - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

My new favorite taco place! Parking is a bit tough, and this is not a fancy place. Be prepared for a hole-in-the-wall experience. The tacos here are delish, only $1 each on Wednesdays, and you get table service. Would rather pay $1 for these, than wait on line and eat the free ones at Wood (Wood has free tacos on Tuesdays; no comparison in quality). They also have sangria for $2, but they were out. Cash only, but I think that's just on Wednesdays. The only weird thing was that the bathroom temperature was about 15 degrees higher than the temp in the dining room. Was like walking into a sauna. Puzzling, but not enough to knock down my 5 star review. read more

The place is not easy to find, I am Mexican and I can say that the food is Authentic Mexican but do not expect a fancy place. I ate the chilaquiles and gorditas food has great flavor. People is also nice and they have a store with Mexican candy. The best thing I likes is that on Wednesday they have 1 dollar tacos so definitely ill be there. read more

This is a small hole in the wall joint. Not much for ambiance but the food was great and you can't beat the price! The service was ok, ladies forgot an item we ordered but luckily we were full with the main meal. Would definitely return for the tocos! read more

I love this little place It's like a whole in the wall $1 every Wednesday and they're decent size and they're really delicious They have a little open bar to put your topping which is cool and all but kinda eehhh cause people be nasty but to each it's own But great place ! Food is fantastic! Server are awesome There's a tall girl who's been there for years now She's cool once she starts talking lol but over all 5 stars read more

If you are craving a good taco at a good price in a place that feels authentic, this is your place. I am giving it a 3 star rather than 4 because I am from California and Nevada where we know what good Mexican is all about. I do like this place though and it is at the top of my list for Wednesday dining spots, $1 tacos baby! read more

Miami River Cafe - Enough said - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was great and pretty inexpensive, they have $1 tacos on Wednesday and Friday. Definitely my favorite authentic Mexican food spot. The only thing I didn't like is that there was only one waitress for the whole restaurant so make sure you don't go when you're in a hurry read more

Miami River Cafe - These sauces are to die for! They're a must for your Tacos the red once has a nice kick to it - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Decent hidden place with many choices of Mexican food. I tried the queso fundido and some tacos and they were delicious. The service was good and fast. The only problem is finding parking around read more

Miami River Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I decided to order tacos after 2-3 years of passing by this place and WOW! I got pollo, bistec, and pastor which were all delicious. The food arrived faster than I expected as well. I'll definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Authentic Mexican experience. The place is modest but spacious, the Menu is big and tasty. Servers are polite and knowledgeable., they should have packed my food instead of bringing the container to the table though. We had very cheap but delicious food in an almost empty restaurant, at 2pm. read more

Miami River Cafe - Authentic Mexican experience in Little Havana. - Mexican Near Me - Miami, Florida

Sooooooo good! I came here after work to pick up some dinner for myself. I was really craving Mexican food so I decided to give this place a shot. To start off, the location is not so good(right next to a mechanic shop) but don't let that stop you from checking this place out! I ordered the chicken and steak fajita...boy was it amazing!!! I mean I honestly can not complain about anything. It's def a must try! It comes with a side of rice, beans, guacamole and of course tortillas. Everything was delicious! They lady who helped me was very sweet and even mentioned that they have one dollar tacos on Wednesday. I'll def be back! read more