We stopped at Tapelia for lunch with a group of 6 during our Miami Beach visit. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste in our mouth - literally and figuratively. The biggest issue? Our server told us sangria was $5/mug for happy hour, but we were charged $7.95 each. When I noticed this on the bill, I felt misled. The next day, I showed our receipt to the manager (who was standing outside recruiting customers), and he offered complimentary sangria to make up for it, which I appreciated. I also ordered Fettucini Pasta at this time and it tasted good. But why did the server lie in the first place? We ordered quite a bit: salad, empanadas, tortilla española, milanesa napolitana, and seafood paella for 3 ($89.95). The portions were generous, especially the paella, but nothing tasted particularly good. Everything was bland and plain - even the paella, which was the most expensive dish. Coming from San Francisco, I expected much better quality for these prices. To add insult to injury, they automatically tacked on 7% FL sales tax, 2% Miami Beach tax, AND a 20% service charge. After all this, the same server who lied about pricing asked us to look for him next time we visit. Really? I feel like their business practices are sketchy and theor mediocre food don't justify the price tag. The service itself was fine, and the staff was friendly enough. If you go, maybe stick to their more reasonably priced pasta dishes and confirm ALL prices upfront. I'd skip the paella entirely. read more

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Meat paella was supposed to be pork & chicken but we only found 1 piece of pork. The rest was a mix of boneless (slightly dry & on the bland side) & bone in (moist & tasty) chicken. The rice was good with a rich taste & good moistness. The red peppers had a nice sweetness. It was a pretty big portion. They automatically served us tap water at the start but service after that was sparse (it was a busy night). They charge a 20% service charge like most (or all) restaurants in the area. read more

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We should have known better since it was on a very busy shopping street. We stopped in for the happy hour drink special and decided to order a couple appetizers as well. The service was great and it was nice people watching but the food was awful. The oysters (pictured) were very slimy (we both have had oysters many times) and the horseradish was watery. They also did not have a very good flavor. We also ordered a Spanish omelette but you could tell the potatoes were overcooked and they turned into mush in your mouth. read more

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Went for a quick bite during ABMB and my salad was fantastic!! Exactly what I needed. We sat inside, too hot out and the service was just as good inside than out. Check it out next time you're on Lincoln road!! Thank me later xoxo read more

Tapelia - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Solid Spanish flavored bistro on Lincoln Road. We came for lunch on my friend John's birthday and had a blast 5 star ambience: it doesn't get much cooler in Miami Beach than Lincoln Road pedestrian mall. It's fun, a little loud/crazy and has some great outdoor art too. 4 star food: good flatbreads all around. It's premium priced, but hey Lincoln Road pedestrian mall is the high rent district. 4 star service: service was friendly and thorough. The only problem was it was slightly slow. read more

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My family and I came here for a quick dinner and the food was amazing. My grandmother knew the people here very well and told us it was great and she was completely right. The Service was good though a tiny bit slow but it was fun nonetheless. The Ambiance is very loud so I wouldn't recommend for meetings. It was amazing! read more

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For the very first time i have tried the vegetarian spanish paella. It was a different experience altogether. They have an amazing service with very beautiful ambiance. read more

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We stumbled upon Tapelia walking through Miami Beach looking for a late dinner & we were so pleased when a server told us it was happy hour at 11pm. We each got margaritas & we shared the 24 oz prime ribeye steak that came with potatoes. For our appetizer, we got the empanadas argentina & although the chicken or ham weren't my personal favorites, I really loved the spinach empanada (so yummy!) We got to sit outside which was really refreshing and comfortable. We definitely would recommend this restaurant, especially for those late night happy hours & delicious food! read more

Tapelia - Prime Ribeye Steak - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Very good food and service with a smile. Thanks to our lovely server Daniel who was friendly, kind, and service with a smile and full of passion. Seafood paella was huge for 2 (more like 3 person can eat) was tasty and fresh. The iberico ham/manchego was yummy! Sangria was strong and great! read more

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If there's any reason to go to this place. This would be it. I was visiting my kids in Miami. I live in Malaysia. After seeing this video I had to come and patronize this place before I head home. Support places that are owner operated and stand up for their employees. Go spend your money here. Great location great staff. I didn't get to meet the owner. She's definitely someone you want in your side. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNlhxfIB8rS/ read more

I'm surprised Yelp didn't get this right. Tapelia is a gem. We loved the cozy outdoor seating. It's amazing to be sitting outside during the winter. Our burrata appetizer was the highlight. Absolutely delectable! For my entree, I wanted to have something I don't see often back home, grilled octopus. I can imagine this is hard to get right. Parts of it were still slimy and thinner parts tough. The seasoning was on point and the potatoes complemented the octopus well. The service was so courteous. read more

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Our experience here was great. Ixina was the one who took care of us, believe that's her name. We popped in for a beer and to relax for a little bit. Which also led to having some snacks. The vibe is great along Lincoln road. Perfect for people watching. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is great. With what we had the whole experience, it was great. The food was excellent. The croquettes and the melted cheese, amazing. Like mention, service was great with our waitress. read more

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I tried this place during my last night in Miami back on November 3. The food was amazing! The portions were plentiful. I had the seafood pasta along with their Mojitos. My friends had a couple of appetizers which included oysters, raw oysters. If you come out to Miami, you definitely have to try this place. It does not disappoint at all. Great seating, great service and great portions. They have indoor seating but it's best to sit outdoors. It's a whole vibe outside. read more

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We wanted Spanish food and so we followed the lead of our Spanish friend. We had a friendly server who did not know Spanish (a surprise in Miami). The food was kind of inconsistent for me, but I really liked the pa amb tomàquet. I also loved the tortilla Española, and the sangria. The vibes were fantastic here (aside from the smokers. This is the issue with outdoor dining, is you run the risk of people with tobacco addictions polluting your air quality.) I think this restaurant inspired me to visit Spain, and I will someday. read more

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Cute little spot in Lincoln Road Mall. We stopped for happy hour drinks and they were delicious and strong. We had mojitos and margaritas. Very cute patio seating. We ordered a flatbread to share which was delicious. read more

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Paella gone wild in Miami Beach! Im very picky with Spanish food, as I usually travel to Spain every year. Our order was mainly paellas as we wanted to share with everyone in the table. We orderdered "paella a la marinera" and "paella mixta". The first one had plenty of langostines, but missed many shrimps. On the other hand, the mix paella offered a very dry chicken, meanwhile the meat was very scarce. Both of them presented very sticky and moist rice. They had flavor, but wasn't a remarkable one. The empanadas argentinas were fried and the stuffing wasn't that tasty. Ambiance was very energetic and busy as you are seating in the middle of Lincoln Road. Overall, the best thing of the lunch was the service provided by Camila, always on top of every detail read more

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The service was great, and it's a fun environment, but the food was ok. I thought it was overpriced. read more

Tapelia - Barcelona Beer - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

At best the food was mediocre, typical overpriced tourist trap. To add to insult, they added 20% service charge and then expected a tip on top! If you are a seasoned traveler, be warned and skip the place. The poor waiter was overwhelmed, forgot the drinks and plate for shells . A well run business doesn't need to rip tourists off . read more

Overall, we weren't too impressed with any of the food or drinks here. The sangria wasn't super good; it was very reasonable priced though. The empanadas were definitely the best part and I would definitely have those again. We also had the paella, spaghetti and flatbread and none of those were good. It's a good vibe for outdoor dining, but maybe just come for the appetizers. The waiter was super nice & brought our food and drinks out quickly. read more

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The flatbread pizza is big. The hamburger patty is small in the bun. Salmon Alfredo was really good. The waiter was good. The outdoor space was nice. read more

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I would describe the paella as Rice-A-Roni with some really dry, tough chicken and pork in it. Really not what I was expecting. Nice setting, waitstaff were pretty good. read more

There's a lot to choose from on Lincoln Road when it comes to food and I love that every restaurant has their menu posted outside at the hostess stand or in a window so you can bounce around and see all the options. It took some time for us to narrow it down but we ended up at Tapelia and it was a solid choice. We really liked the menu especially the idea of sharing a paella but we worried that we might not finish it and we could not leave with leftovers so we both settled on the Garlic Shrimp with Rice and Salad, me sauteed, friend had the fried. Loved this dish, very flavorful and just the right amount of serving. Service was fantastic as well. Waters arrived immediately and were refilled throughout dinner. Food came out reasonably fast and piping hot. I would also say given the set up inside, quite romantic, this would be an excellent date night spot and you can share a paella!! read more

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Nope Anytime a pretty girl is standing in front of the menu sign convincing you to eat- it's most likely not good. Should have trusted my instinct but we were hungry. Mediocre food Terrible service read more

Great service and great staff(: Even though it was a group of us around seven people we had no issues. Will be back

Our reservation was for 7:30 arrive time 8:00 due to traffic in the area. Tables for 30 people were made very early in the day. Sadly, we waited for our tables approx. 15 minutes, finally, tables were ready, but there were a short 4 settings. We were assigned just 1 waitress.. she did have 2 helpers to assist her. Our drink orders were taken by 9, appetizers shortly after . We continued to wait....and wait and wait. Finally drinks came out, we asked for bread for the tables, as some of our party are diabetic. Approximately 10 meals SLOWLY CAME OUT.. MOST including my own are cold. My husbands pants were soiled by the steak juice runoff. My meal was probably lost somewhere in the kitchen.. it was still delivered cold. I could not even ask to return it since we are a large party. 3 additional meals were never delivered and our friends just canceled. This was a horrible meal.. horrible service horrible preparation for a The appetizers were the only...ONLY enjoyable portion of this meal. All down the table there were comments, but we just decided to keep things rolling. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

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Great place and food in Lincoln road. Under all tourist food , I can say its the best. Of course, outside of Lincoln road and SoBe there are better options. read more

We stopped randomly for a drink and a snack. We were able to sit instantly outside which is hot but fun for people watching. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were refreshing and our appetizers were good. Prices were very fair for this area. Not sure if it's a Miami thing but service fee was added to bill. We didn't even pay our bill yet and our server was trying to get us to make a review. read more

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We ate here in 2022, then again today, and enjoyed it both times. Our waitress was very friendly, and the outdoor seating they had was in a great location by lots of other shops & restaurants. As for the food, the guacamole was excellent and the seafood paella was solid. They had more calamari in the paella than I would've preferred, although to be fair I've never been a big calamari guy. The orange in the paella was a good touch, the shrimp was fresh and I liked the rice. read more

Tapelia - Guacamole and Chips - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Tapelia serves some of the best Spanish food ive had! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Huge thanks to our server FRANCISCO for excellence service. Friendly and helpful. read more

We were undecided where to eat as the area offered so many dining options. The friendly host standing outside was very inviting, and presented the menu in such an appetizing manner that swayed our decision. They have the option to dine outdoor or indoor and we decided dining in to get relief from the night heat and mosquitos. The restaurant was well lit from outside and inside. Plenty of seating. Disclosure here as I am an infection control nurse. The red seat cushions in our table were very soiled with stains. The wait staff did change them right away when I asked. Also the industrial size fan in the dining area, blowing towards patrons, were heavily coated with black dust. They really need to clean this regularly as customers are potentially exposed to some type of bacteria and/or fungus. Our waiter was accommodating and service was quick. Sangria was average and so was the Calamari. Ceviché palatable. Lots of shrimp and fish marinated perfectly. The fried whole Red Snapper was crispy on the outside, moist and cooked to perfection on the inside. Seasoned well. The Paella Negra was really good! Surprised to see a generous amount of mussels and squid in the dish. Perhaps the reason it was pricey. We had no issues with the food or service; however, overall cleanliness was a concern, especially in a restaurant. I hope the owners read my review and address the concerns of cleanliness. read more

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Tapelia is a great Miami spot for Spanish cuisine--try the seafood paella! The atmosphere is lively, the service is attentive, and portions are generous. Perfect for outdoor dining and people-watching. read more

Chicken paella | Cocktails | vibe Chicken Paella - we went with another couple (Four people total) and wanted a full meal, and we found it. We just got off the plane and wanted to feel the Miami energy and get some Hispanic/Spanish food. On Espanola way - it is in the heart of that unique street and food experience. As a Spanish restaurant - we went with the quintessential Spanish meal - papaya. We got a dish designed for four people, and it stuffed us. All of us have lived in Spain. Therefore the bar was relatively high for papaya, and the chef impressed us. Cocktails - we had their sangria and flavored mojitos, which were a great way to cool off during lunch. We highly recommend both. Vibe - Overall, the vibe is pretty chill. It is on a popular street but on the back end. Therefore you don't have as much foot traffic. As a result, it is ideal for us to chat and catch up with minimal noise but still in the heart of the scene. Pro tip - No street parking - This place is ideal for uber or walking. read more

Tapelia - Paella de Pollo - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Worth every second! Very good good and service. The lobster was very juicie and butterie, the crocetas were super good as well. The have a good happy hour on weekdays after 8 so check them out! read more

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A+++ made Miami visit great. Music and decor created a nice atmosphere and staff were pleasant. Thank you

Have to admit, I haven't dry the food, but the service and the happy hour prize on drinks were amazing! Super friendly waiter, super friendly host! Got to sit on the outside, and watch people go by while the rain was pouring down. Absolutely an amazing experience! Hopefully their food is amazing as well. read more

Excellent Spanish dishes, especially the paella. Outdoor and inside seating. The outdoor seating was more popular, but it was quieter inside. Service was spotty, very attentive at first, but it took quite a while for the first dish to come out. The wine came quickly and it was a fantastic choice, De Muller Cabernet Sauvignon from Spain. Then the big delay until the first course, even finished two glasses of wine before the first dish. But the first dish was excellent; a jamon iberico with cheese platter, but both had been warmed. First time for a warmed charcuterie plate. The next course was the squid ink seafood paella. Excellent as we. Dessert was a Basque cheesecake which was delicious. Except for the delay in the service, excellent overall. read more

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At Tapelia, the strong drinks stand out, especially the Mojito and Sangria. The vibrant flavors and potency create a lively experience. The empanadas were hot and present big but not full with meat. Meat wasn't flavorful. Chicken tasted soggy. The salad was underwhelming. I did enjoy the crispy texture of the dough. This would be an enjoyable spot for those who appreciate a good drink. read more

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Waste of money, terrible food and they tried to rip us off. Stay away from this restaurant! Ridiculous and terrible.

Excellent spot for paella. Our waiter was kind enough to let us sample the sangrias. Highly recommend getting the lobster add-on. The pictured portion happily fed four hungry girls. read more

Tapelia - Squid ink paella was full of mussels, calamari, shrimp. I always stop by to get this! - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Amazing restaurant!! Food is unbelievably good!! The Serrano Ham flatbread, ceviche and seafood tower blew our mind. The seafood was so fresh and delicious. Service was fantastic, especially Salome!! The best server by far!! read more

Tapelia - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida