The food was tasty. Good options/variety on the menu. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Had take out, only complaint was that the salad was soggy by the time it got to the house because they put it on top of the hot chicken and mofongo. The food was tasty. read more

Pilon Miami - Mofongo with chicken and ceviche de chicharon - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I had been meaning to go here for a while, and we ended up going one night sort of randomly and didn't know what to expect. First of all, it's so beautiful inside. On the outside it's a little unassuming even though the plaza itself is nice, but the decor inside was elegant. Our server was really friendly. Unfortunately, she di forget to bring into our appetizer. But we even forgot until after we were eating dinner so we didn't say anything (and it turns out it wasn't on the check either). We went at around 8:30 pm on a Friday night and there were only a few other tables, it they're open until 3am so we assume it is more of a late night spot. We both thought the food was incredible though. I had salmon (which was cooked to perfection) and cilantro rice. I ordered vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, and broccolini) which were also surprisingly tasty. My husband had the mofongo. It was just different from the typical Puerto Rican mofongo in that didn't come with sauce other than some garlic sauce, but the taste was still great. He also liked the chicken that came with it. We will def be returning here in the future! read more

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I came in because I was looking for something for lunch close to work. Yelp actually brought this place up & I was not disappointed. The place was pretty empty on a Thursday afternoon like 2pm. I ordered the chicken lomo and lentil soup and wow. The waiter was also really welcoming. Inside the ambiance was nice, I am sure it would be a lively dinner spot too. The menu has a variety of Latin choices and it was hard for me to decide. I'll be back! I knocked off one star because for it not being so busy the service was a tad slow but his attitude was so great and I wasn't in a rush I didn't mind too much. read more

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Went for a birthday event, with the reservations being a prefixed menu. Arrived at 7:25 PM, the waitress did not come to our table till 835. It was 9:45 PM and our meals had not come out. read more

Found this place on a whim, I was seeking spots suitable for happy hour with tasty bites and drinks. So impressed with the location apart from the presentation of all the appetizers. Food was absolutely delicious and all the drinks are worth trying. Service from Felipe our waiter was incredible, he was attentive and took his time to go over the menu and description with us. A must visit in Kendall!! read more

Pilon Miami doesn't welcome you--it pulls you in. The buzz of conversation, the low hum of Latin beats, and the smell of something seared to perfection hit you all at once. It's not trying to be trendy. It is the trend--and then some. We kicked things off with the bruschetta--but not your basic tomato-on-toast affair. This one came draped in brie, sprinkled with toasted almonds, and finished with a whisper of honey. Sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy--it was a damn masterpiece on a plank of bread. Then came the Ribeye Concepto, a sizzling slab of Certified Angus heaven served on a hot skillet like it had its own entrance music. The mushroom and shallot sauce didn't overpower--it elevated. Every bite melted down to a buttery finish that made me forget my name. That purée? Silky, earthy, perfect. A side dish that understood the assignment. The ambiance is stylish without trying. Clean lines, thoughtful lighting, and a vibe that says "stay a while." It's the kind of place where a date night turns into a memory--or a second bottle of wine. You decide. Service? Flawless. I wish I had the server's name because they nailed that fine line between attentive and overbearing. Water refilled before I noticed it was low, menu questions answered like a sommelier explaining a rare vintage, and genuine warmth that didn't feel like a script. And let's talk about the specials. These people know how to keep things interesting--weekly events, happy hour that actually makes you happy, and a rotating menu that invites regulars without getting stale. Pilon's not just running a restaurant; they're building a scene. This place isn't hype--it's real. Go hungry. Go curious. Just go. read more

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Well apparently Pilón Miami has been open for about a year and a half and we finally made our way over to it to check it out last night. Truthfully our cousin picked it out as she heard they play live music on Friday's and Saturday's and the ladies were feeling like a little dinner and dancing and dance we certainly did. The music was very good and was a great mix of American and Spanish music that definitely got everyone moving. The artist was a one person show but with the awesome equipment she was using she sounded awesome. So once we arrived, we were quickly seated and working a few minutes, the drinks were rolling. Classic Smoked Old Fashioned's and Red and White wine were on the itinerary. Drinks were very good but top shelf liquor is limited but nonetheless the drinks were good. So after some recommendations from our server, we dove in to some Codfish, Ibérico Ham and Cheese croquettes and some Bacon wrapped Dates which were both amazing, so much so we put in a second order. The bacon wrapped dates were my favorite and are a must if you like a sweet and salty flavor on the palette. We also had the Burrata Mozzarella with Sauteed Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes in a balsamic reduction sauce which was also very good. For dinner we went with the 14oz Ribeye steak with a mushroom and champagne sauce and a side of puree of Malanga and Casava that was creamy and delicious. We also went with the Glazed Salmon dish which was also fresh and delicious as well. Rounding the corner we finished off our dinner with some obligatory Cuban coffee and Cappuccino's which were hot and tasty as well. Overall I have to say we really enjoyed Pilón Miami and to be honest it was more than what I was expecting which is always good. Would not do it justice if I did not mention that our servers were great and really did everything to make sure we had a great time. Restaurant is located in a brand new shopping mall which was interesting as well. Looks like food trucks are in full force at the location as well as we counted at least seven (7) food trucks spread all over the property. Everything from Tacos to Greek food and freshly made desserts as well if you want to try one on your way out. Parking should not be a problem at all as their was plenty of it. Overall we really had a great time at Pilón Miami, so if you want to try something relatively new you may want to give them a shot. Enjoy and Bon Appétit mes amis! read more

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Food was good overall! You can tell the spot is new, tying very hard to be trendy but looks really cute! Turns into a lounge in the evening but we went for an early dinner with our toddler. Ambiance was fine at that time and they do have a kids menu meaning kids are welcome for lunch and dinner. Not for lounge of course. They had a mashed yuca (they called it cazaba instead of yuca or casava) and it was good! We enjoyed. read more

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Very nice place to have dinner. Happy hour menu is great the Datile was a good starter. Mora drink was really good I ordered another. The food was amazing tried salmon and ribeye. I would like to come back for their brunch which is typical dishes from different Latin countries. Service was excellent they even sang happy birthday for us. read more

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Food was just fine. Had to send back a ceviche de chicharrón bc it was mushy and undercooked. The monfongo was ok the chicken was dry. The place is really nice and I'm sure when there's music playing there will be more of an ambiance. I went and around 7 on a Saturday and i was literally the only one there. Service was fantastic the severs and management was attractive. All and all I spend $95 on a late lunch for 2 including a happy hour drink. I don't think I'll be going back unless it's for the live music late hour. read more

This place is a hidden gem in West Kendall. My husband and I had date night here after dropping off the kids at parents night out nearby. This place is beautifully decorated and has vibe which does not make you feel like you are in West Kendall. The decor is beautiful and the vibe is very nice. The decor is tropical chic. The restaurant has a very nice vibe for a date and even a group! The cocktail I had was delicious and the food is Latin fusion and the plates are served very nicely. The service was actually fantastic. They had so much attention to detail which made it a very nice experience. Definitely a place to check out. read more

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Excellent service and great Ambiance outdoor seating is available as well. Definitely needs a second visit.

Good food and service. I wouldn't call it luxury, because of the furniture quality and limited wine selections. But it is a premium experience, with very good service. There is a live Latino 2 person band that plays on Saturday nights after 9:30pm. I'd say the vibe is more for an older crowd 50s-60s for the music. I'd like to have heard some more current music. But overall, the good presentation was excellent. Taste was very good. We would go again for sure. Great job chef! ‍ read more

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We have gone a few times to Pilon, always for lunch, and it's been a great experience every time. Aside from the regular menu, they have multiple lunch special options that are well balanced, healthy portions and absolutely delicious. Beautiful decor and great customer service to go along with it. A+ for this place in my humble experience. read more

Food was delicious, absolutely on point and it didn't take long. The service was friendly. I missed the printed menus as thy only have electronic ones. I mentioned we were celebrating a birthday (83) of my friend and nothing from the staff. The food made up for the lack of personal touch. We will be back! read more

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Oh my goodness! People are sleeping on this place! I went in on a Friday evening and there was a soccer game going on so we couldn't sit at the bar but were seated right away at a table. The drinks were absolutely spectacular and the service was superb! The server was so attentive to our needs. Before I could order another drink she was already asking if I wanted another one. It was a little noisy with the soccer game but once that ended it was pleasantly quiet. There was also live music that started around 8pm which I absolutely loved! The dates were incredible. I'm used to having dates wrapped in bacon but this was stuffed with a sausage similar to chorizo and it came with a bleu cheese sauce which was a great pairing. The ceviche was so fresh and came in a sauce that was so good you'd want to drink from the plate. The picada was great for sharing, we couldn't even finish it. If you love guava like I do you'll love the cheesecake crème brûlée with guava. I'm honestly in shock that it wasn't packed for a Friday night. I will definitely be coming back especially knowing they have happy hour from 4pm from 7pm! read more

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I attempted to dine here late on a weekend night w a friend because of the reviews, but mostly because of it being one of the VERY few choices open late at night in West Kendall. We left pretty much as soon as we got there because restaurant is a somewhat small venue for what they have it configured as, a as a supper club: with a 3-4 person live band in a 5'x8' (or so) 'stage' in the corner as you walk in. It was SOOOO LOUD in the small space that we had to step out to talk to the waiter about our reservation. We ended up walking out because the noise within the very confined space was at a level hazardous to hearing health - and I'm an audiophile used to listening to VERY HIHG-VOLUME music - in my bedroom I have a sound system w 14 speakers and 3 subwoofers - one if the 2 amplifiers alone outputs 400 watts per channel for 9 main channels - however, there's a difference between high volume and DEAFENING 'LOUDNESS'. Thus, unfortunately, I can't say anything about their food; but to be honest, this place did not seem to be as much about the food as about the drinking listening to blaring music while imagining you are at a 'nice' place in the Kendall boonies. It was hilarious that a restaurant inside a shopping center and surrounded by not one, but 6-8 food trucks in the cramped parking lot, has a velvet rope to control access and a logo wall outside in the shopping center sidewalk for its patrons to take pictures as if there attending the Oscars, LOL. So know this place is about night life and not as much about the restaurant part. I'd define it as more of a VERY LOUD supper club. read more

La comida aquí es excepcional. Platos muy singulares. El ambiente es hermoso, tranquilo, y nuestra camarera, Melissa, estaba muy bien informada sobre el menú y nos proporcionó excelentes platos para elegir. ¿Volveré de nuevo aquí? Definitivamente que Sí, y voy a traer an mis amigos conmigo. La vida es corta.Hay que disfrutarla! read more

Overpriced drinks !!!!!! Ambiance was dead on Friday !!!!! Service alright !!! Music very loud

The parking is easy. The size of the restaurant is great, roomy. Very clean. The flavors of the combinations are a bit contradicting for what I ordered. Pleassant experience. Nice, friendly staff. read more

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Everything we tasted was delicious. The service with great and fast. Would come back again.

The food was amazing, the servers were very attentive and they tried to help us and make sure we got everything we needed. The inside of the restaurant is a bit loud, but I appreciate the events that they throw. They are very welcoming and they invite all guests to join and have fun! read more

Pilon Miami - Barbecue Pizza without Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

My fiance and I decided to try this new place by our house and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious! There are many unique dishes with that Latin American flavor that we all love (especially me!). I highly recommend the Rollo de platano. We ordered a second one because of how delicious it was! The ravioli with tomato sauce were good, but nothing crazy special about it - but sometimes a nice simple dish is what we need here and there. The casuela de Cameron my fiance ordered was out of this world, so definitely a must try! The drinks were also very delicious and unique. But I think what took our experience to the top was that the manager, Marvin, was assisting us. He really went above and beyond in explaining the dishes, his recommendations, and making sure we liked everything. Everytime he brought a dish or drink to our table he would say to let him know if we liked it or he would change it for something else. This is one of the few restaurants that really care about their customers leaving happy and satisfied. Thank you, Marvin. We will be back for sure! read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for a while, the decor always catches my attention when I drive by. It's tropical and hip. The food here is so delicious. No matter what you order you won't be disappointed. Today I tried their brunch which they have a plate for various Latin American countries. I tried the Dominican one which did not disappoint. So good and flavorful. Also had the croquetas and the fried yuca. Both delicious as well. The dessert was phenomenal. I'm a big chocolate fan and their lava cake was so good. Worth coming back for. The service was amazing as well. Lots of attention to detail and happy to answer any questions on the menu and make recommendations. Everyone was attentive and even the chef came out to ask how the food was. 10/10 service. read more

Pilon Miami - Cazabita - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Decided to try this place out for my birthday brunch and brought some family along. First impression was that this place is a little fancy, which was not an issue but was just surprised. The waitress that greeted us very friendly and it felt like we were going to be in good hands. We were then greeted by the chef who came out and explained her menu. This was a great personal touch that we were again surprised and delighted at the same time. We had a party of 9 and order a few appetizers and all were absolutely amazing. I am not a big fan of croquettes but this chef made be believe. Absolutely a must try. We also had bottomless mimosas and every time my glass was empty , someone picked it up and returned with a new one. So great mimosa service as well. Many other places leave you hanging for quite awhile when you get bottomless. For the main dishes I ordered the Dominican plate and it did not disappoint. However, my wife ordered the avocado toast and it was the best one I have ordered anywhere in Miami. The desert was amazing as well with tasting so fresh and homemade , we were blown away. I will definitely return as we had great service and spectacular food. read more

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Awesome time at Pilon!! Atmosphere was great! Live music and pleasant ambiance. Food was amazing and service was great. Definitely recommend for a date night or celebration. Not recommended if wanting to have conversation, it can be quite loud, unless you sit outside. read more

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Ambience had nice music on backdrop and food was hot and fresh. Rice and beans on point, fried cheese delicious, arepas tender! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice but different breakfast as they do a lot of fusions with their food! I have to add to this that I did ask for coffee and they only had decaf. I asked for bottomless mimosa and they had no Prosecco. The pinto gallo was missing the cream. The quality of the food is good. I asked if Yelp check in got anything and the waitress said no. read more

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A lovely new addition to Kendall in Miami. First off, restaurant is located in a big plaza. There's a lot of free parking. Came here during the evening, so I don't know how sufficient parking is during the day. Restaurant is located on the first floor and is very large, clean, and new. Restaurant had a romantic, dark feel during dinner. The food was delicious. My husband ordered the steak and shrimp entree, and it smelled so heavenly. It came bubbling when it was delivered. I ordered the salmon entree and it was very tasty. Fish perfectly cooked (you can specify the temperature) as it was laid on a bed of mashed sweet potatos, eggplant, and tomato. Somehow, that combination worked. However, both entrees were lacking side dishes. He ordered tostones, and I ordered Cilantro rice. Rice was fragrant, and tostones were standard - crunchy. The con here is the price and size of the rice side dish. It was too small for the price. For the price of both entrees, I think both entrees should have come with an included side dish. In addition, since it's a relatively new restaurant, I think the service was ok but can use some refinement. We had two ladies asking us about drinks. One of the servers was our main server, and the other seemed like a bar server. It felt like the bar server was trying to upsell us on drinks. The quality of alcohol being used in the mixed drinks didn't seem to be of high enough quality to warrant the price, as observed by my other half. So that's another reason for the dock. They have live music on Friday and lunch specials too. I think they are worth coming to check out again. The food was great, at least. read more

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Amazing gem in South Kendall Food is unbelievable good, very tasty and high quality, great fusion!!! Service is the best, our waiter Luis Eduardo was the best together with Marvin, la chef and the rest of the staff. Live music, amazing drinks and beautiful ambiance, perfect combination!! read more

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Pilon Miami is a real treat! The staff makes you feel right at home the second you walk in. Chef Judith is amazing - she mixes flavors from all over in extraordinary ways. I tried the New York steak there, and it was something else. It came sizzling on sweet plantains and tasted incredible. It's definitely a spot worth checking out for some unique and super tasty dishes and the decor makes it unique and refreshing like Miami read more

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Had a great experience at pilon! I visited during a pretty bad rainstorm and my friends and I basically had the restaurant to ourselves and had the best time! The staff was so fun, welcoming, and accommodating. The food was amazing and so were the drinks. read more

I loved Pilon Miami. The service was great. The waitress was very attentive and had excellent recommendations for drinks made from the bar. The drinks were delicious and had a good amount of quality alcohol. The food was amazing and the place looked very nice. Lastly the ambiance felt right. I will definitely be going back read more

The ambiance is nice. We went on a Sat and they had live singing and music in between. They have a bar in the middle of the place but close to tables which was awkward. Lots of high hat seating. Their menu, really wasn't much of a menu. Nothing we wanted was available. I feel they should've closed for the night considering nothing we wanted to eat was available, we ended up getting an appetizer and two drinks. While the drinks were delicious the appetizers were very tiny not worth the price and nothing to write home about. We asked for the bill and mind you it was just two of us. Not only did they charge a service fee, but they added the gratuity, and then proceeded to tax us on the service fee and gratuity. We told them that was not allowed, but they said they are able to do what they want, I'm not sure what the laws are because I could've sworn you're not allowed to tax gratuity or service fees, but since I'm not in the restaurant business, I can only go by what I've heard. Again, they insisted that they were within their rights to tax me on service fee and gratuity so I was not very happy about that and no, I did not leave a tip because I felt the gratuity they charged and the service fee they charge in addition to the extra tax was too much Considering my disappointment in my visit there. I give it two stars only because the drinks were very, very good albeit very small for the cost. Nothing there was worth the price, nor the time and if you don't speak Spanish, you're gonna be even more frustrated. read more

This place was great in an area that really needs more small restaurants of this character. Beautifully decorated, fabulous bar and delicious food. Happy hour until 7 which meant 50% off cocktails and lower priced small bites. My sister and I enjoyed the MADURITOS (sweet plantain croquetas filled with beef) and the CASAVITAS (cassava filled with cheese) while sipping on a LA CHILE-DINA (made with a homemade thyme and sweet pepper syrup)... YUM! We sat at the bar and were taken care of by the super nice Ansel. For dinner we shared a NUMERO 3 pizza which was delicious! Only downside was no homemade desserts but we did share a CHEESECAKE CREME BRULEE in guayaba sauce which was pretty good. read more

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Highly overpriced drinks for an empty place with no ambience . They Claim they close at 3 am , yet we weee kicked out at 1 am cause they had to close due to lack of customers read more

This place was really good. I wouldn't call it completely fusion, but more a mixture of international and fusion. They have plates where there is a clear fusion while other plates are clearly from a specific country. The ambience is nice. It's located in an area that is a bit out-of-the-way so I am sure they are struggling with being seen. We ordered a Churrasco with fried rice and a typical Dominican breakfast, el Final. Both entrées were delicious. The meat was particularly good. Honestly, I think it is the most tender churrasco I have ever had. We also ordered dates as an appetizer which were fabulous. One of my favorite things was a cocktail I ordered; the Nossa Senhora. It's made with mango and cilantro. I wasn't expecting it to be as refreshing and delicious because of the cilantro, but I was pleasantly surprised. The total bill for a beer, a cocktail, an appetizer and two entrées was $65.27 before tip. I will definitely be back. read more

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This Latin fusion is very good and off the beaten path. Found in an office/retail space it is a great experience. The food is great and the cocktails are excellent. read more

My absolute fav place to eat! very high end. The drinks were delicious and had a good amount of quality alcohol. The food was amazing and the place looked very nice. Lastly the ambiance felt right. I will definitely be going back. read more

We were charged 18% service charge plus additional 20% for a group of 4. On top of that we also got charged an additional $16 decorking fee for a bottle of wine from their own list. Restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday night and the music was too loud to even have a normal conversation. Management/owners must think Kendall is Coral Gables or they think we are idiots. We complained and were able to get charged fixed, but it was obvious that they did it knowingly. It's been several days and we still have not seen the correct revised charge submitted to credit card company, the original charge is in though! Oh, plus also added 3% to the credit card use. To wrap it up, we are repotting this to the Credit Card company, and better believe we will never go back or recommend this place to anyone. Check out your statement always! read more

Great experience. I can't wait to go back. My family was very happy with their food and so was I, the service, beverages, customer service, clean restaurant, friendly employees, everything was amazing! read more

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