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    Vilas Restaurant

    3.9 (79 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken steak and shrimp Combo Fajitas de Pollo y Carne
    Erika S.

    Very impressed with this Mexican restaurant ! I just moved to Riverland and I was looking for a good Mexican restaurant in the area. There is not a lot of local restaurants but this one will be a staple. The restaurant is large and spacious very cute and well decorated and the food is great. I ordered the chicken and rice and my husband got chicken steak and shrimp fajitas it came with cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and a side of fajitas. They served us chips and salsa in the beginning and even have a great happy hour. We will definitely come back.

    Guacamole Dip
    Kelly F.

    Service was great at Vilas! My Lechon was also very good and was a very large portion. The highlight of our visit was the guacamole. As a person who usually doesn't reach for guac, it was the best I've ever had! Definitely be sure to order it during your visit - you won't be disappointed!

    Thea L.

    Food & Service was wonderful! if you're looking for Authentic Cuban food, we landed upon this place while we were in Ft. Lauderdale. Yum :-)

    Sylvain K.

    Everything you may expect from a family owned Mexican restaurant, traditional music and colorful decor. We came on a Monday at 8PM, place was quite empty with on 2 tables. We were promptly seated and served water and chips. Unfortunately the experience went downhill from here. It took 40 minutes for the food to arrive and while the food could have been fine, everything was over salted. It was the first and last time for us.

    Tyler C.

    Authentic Mexican Cuban restaurant with the best of both. Chips and salsa to start. I loved the Cuban sandwich. Bread was flaky like it should be. Flan was a bit cold and thick - would Have been better thawed a bit more but still loved it. Coffee was sweet, sweet, sweet! Service was very attentive and friendly.

    Service was not good very slow. Food did not have good flavor especially the chicken soup it was tasteless along with the chicken fingers. The only thing I enjoyed was the chips that came with the salsa and my coke. Food needs to have better flavor.

    Can someone please tell them mojitos are not supposed to be green with chunks of mint floating on top!
    Raquel T.

    This is the worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I knew we were doomed when we arrived...no one was in the restaurant and it was Cinco de Mayo! An empty Mexican restaurant on the most popular day of the year for Mexican food...we should've immediately left then. Let's start with the chips n salsa...chips were stale and salsa bland. We ordered enchiladas and steak tacos. The enchiladas were dry with barely any sauce. I had to ask for more red sauce to combat the dryness and they were still awful. I ordered a side salad instead of rice and beans and they gave me the salad with no dressing whatsoever. Didn't even ask if I wanted dressing. Ok guess I'll chew on dry lettuce then. We also ordered a few drinks including mojitos. The mojitos were not even made right. Whoever made them blended the mint into the drink resulting in the drink being green with tons of little pieces of mint floating on top. I'm no bartender but I know enough to know that mint in a mojito is supposed to be muddled, not blended and mojitos are not suppose to be green! Just awful. Only saving grace is our server was a nice guy. But even though he was nice, he barely checked on us and never refilled our water and again the place was empty. I can't even say prices were reasonable bc my dry enchiladas were $14. Avoid, avoid, avoid Vila's!

    COLD PORK BURRITO
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    Rick V.

    In on a Tuesday at 12 noon. Met a friend for lunch. Seated right away. I forgot they also had Mexican food. Brought chips, salsa and menus. Ordered: Pork Burrito $14.95. BAD - NO FLAVOR. Burnt on the outside and COLD inside. To make things worse, it came with sides of COLD green sauce, sour cream & chopped mixed veges. Sent it back. Never had a burrito with the sauce not poured on top and totally hot in and out. Service was good. No reason to go back for a second time.

    Ailin G.

    Chicken fajita is not what you think if you're expecting a Mexican dish. They add a ton of soy sauce and it's basically Asian. Horrible concept when you expect actual Mexican chicken fajitas

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    Muy buena atención , la comida espectacular, buena presentación y un sabor delicioso, si duda lo recomiendo y regresaremos

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    Amazing everything very good very delicious very nice people amazing sensational happy hour cliente frecuente very happy

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    Very good, low key Cuban. I especially love their Vaca Frita. Good service. Great value. I have become a regular !

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    Best Cuban sandwich in town. I also liked the guacamole - very fresh. And nice people.

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    So glad I decided to eat here. It's officially one of the best burritos I've ever tried. When is the Miami location opening? I hope soon!

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    4.5 stars actually because a man was saying that my dog was disgusting!!! But everything else was delicious the food so yummy

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    Been coming here for years food is top notch I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone

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    Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar - Margarita

    Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar

    4.0(93 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We visited on a Thursday evening around 7 PM. The place was fairly empty when we arrived, but it…read moredid start to fill up as the night went on. The ambiance was pleasant, and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. That said, it felt like the restaurant was a bit understaffed for the evening. It seemed like there was only one waitress handling the entire dining room, which did cause some delays in service at times. Overall, my party was fairly happy with the experience. My chicken fajitas were very well prepared and packed with great flavor. Unfortunately, my spouse's ribeye was a bit underwhelming--the marbling was excessive, which affected the overall quality. On a positive note, the margaritas were well made and enjoyable. I'm giving it a solid rating because I'd love to see a small business like this succeed, but in all honesty, it felt closer to a 3.5-star experience.

    This was my second visit to Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina. My first experience? Great. Solid enough…read morethat we confidently returned for a Valentine's Day lunch with friends. The decor remains a win. Bright, festive, and exactly what you want from a neighborhood Mexican spot. Our server was friendly, attentive, and genuinely pleasant -- no complaints there. The food, though... felt like an off day. It took quite a while to arrive, especially considering the restaurant wasn't busy. And when it did hit the table, it was lukewarm. Not cold, not terrible -- just not what you hope for when you're excited and hungry. We ate it without making a fuss (we're not "send it back three times" people), but it definitely didn't match the quality of our first visit. The flavors weren't popping the way I remembered. That said -- here's where I land. Every restaurant has an off day. Kitchens get slammed, timing gets off, things happen. My first experience was strong enough that I'm willing to chalk this up to one of those days. I believe in second chances. I believe in supporting local businesses. And I'll be back -- because when they're on, they're good. Consider this a hopeful 3.5-to-4 star mindset with optimism for round three.

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    Davie Taco Bar

    Davie Taco Bar

    3.9(630 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    Stopped in today with my girlfriend and had one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in…read moreSouth Florida. I paid $25 before tip for the "unlimited tacos" option (base price + chips + drink). After finishing my first plate, I went back up for another serving. The employee stops me and says I have to pay another $16 because he "saw on the cameras" that my girlfriend ate a couple scraps off my plate with chips. They're literally watching security cameras to stop people from sharing a bite of food. At a taco bar. That level of pettiness says everything about how this place is run. For the record -- I ate one plate and was satisfied. I wasn't trying to take advantage of anything. They still tried to charge me $32+ for what they call "unlimited" tacos. On top of that, the guy was preparing food while holding a dirty house phone, touching it, then going straight back to making food with no gloves or hand washing. Completely unsanitary. Even another customer nearby told me to "chill" because the situation was so absurd. A paying customer gets lectured and accused on camera over a couple of leftover pieces of taco meat on chips? Ridiculous. I won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who expects basic customer service, professionalism, or food safety. There are far better taco spots in Broward that don't treat customers like they're trying to steal from them.

    We found this spot randomly. And at first we didn't know what to expect. I got a steak taco and a 3…read moreleches and although the cake was frozen everything was amazing. The service was great. It really gave a home made vibe. The taco was amazing. Best meat I've had in a while. I will definitely be coming back.

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    Chilacos Tacos

    Chilacos Tacos

    4.2(183 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    We were in the area and found Chilacos Tacos, located just 5 minutes away from Sawgrass Mills mall…read more There are many different menu options to choose from including appetizers, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and even a taco bowl. We ordered steak tacos (listed as one of the favorites), quesabirria, spicy margarita and the limonada de mango biche. The drinks were good but the food was okay. The quesabirria was better than the tacos, but the birria sauce just looked and tasted like oily water. The steak tacos are a favorite, but was unfortunately not mine. The steak was chewy and you weren't able to taste the truffle chimichurri. The tacos were also filled with oil. We gave it the benefit of the doubt and thought it may be some sort of sauce but confirmed that it was indeed oil when it started dripping out of the taco. We placed paper napkins on the tray and it absorbed the oil but there was still a lot in the tacos. I didn't notice it at first when I took the picture, but you are able to see the oil in the tacos and the tray...there was a lot! This was our first time at Chilacos and while it may have been a one-off experience, there are other taco places to visit.

    Food excellent Service, friendly, quick and knowledgeable…read moreand great recommendations Menu clear and easy to read not too many options, but also not too few. It was perfect and they were willing to do whatever needed to be done to keep the us happy. The birria was incredible I just got Chicharron my brain is still processing how good it was. Maybe a little salty, but even though they were super yummy sauces on the table I didn't need to use any of them but I got sidetracked by her need for a key. The ambience was comfortable, casual, well lit and simple. Camilo took great care of us and answered all of our questions. We left completely stuffed and very happy. If I had to Nick pick, I would say that the lack of liquor license deter us from drinking like we wanted to and I wish I didn't have to ask if the margarita was wine based because we almost ordered it and I'm glad we didn't now that I know. Otherwise, we were extremely happy and I will be back often

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    Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar

    Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar

    3.9(604 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    I absolutely love this place. I was in town for some meetings and we ate here several times because…read moreour experience was so stellar. Great service, a fun vibe and delicious food. From the tacos, poke bowl to the fajitas, you just can't go wrong. And the Palomas are amazing. It's not cheap, but the quality is outstanding. Edit: the staff are amazing. Leilani, Faviola, Denise. Ask for them!

    A really good place to come when you want good drinks and quick tacos! Their happy hour is one that…read moreis tough to beat, with their classic margaritas being only $8 dollars! The margaritas have some really nice flavors to them and my favorite one to get is the prickly pear which has prickly pear puree, lime juice and el tesoro banco in it. It is on the sweet side but has a nice kick from the tequila! I like that they aren't skimpy with the amount they put in from the ones that I have had! I recently went for brunch and can say their sangria is also refreshing and you get a nice glass filled to the top! I had the cast iron skillet pancake and the flavor was amazing and the portion was huge! Their tacos are good but I will only get them during happy hour prices because they are a bit on the smaller side for the price, in my opinion. The service has always been stellar when I am here and I like that there is a nice amount of seating scattered around the place. I also like that there is an option to sit inside out outside in their patio area or at the bar in high top seats. Prices are pretty decent and their drinks and food are delicious. Being within walking distance is a blessing and a curse on Fridays for happy hour lol!

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    Garibaldi's Fine Mexican Cuisine

    Garibaldi's Fine Mexican Cuisine

    3.5(95 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    The waiter greeting customers at 2pm on a Wednesday is why this place got the 2 stars. Otherwise,…read moreit would have gotten 1/2 star. The photo is of $3 chips and salsa. The salsa was about 3 tablespoons worth. The tiny cup wasnt even full with about 20 broken stale chips in the bag. Very disappointed! I got take-out and the food was cold by the time I walked to the car. I got the enchilada combo. There was very little red sauce or cheese on the enchiladas. The rice had no flavor. The refried beans were the best part of the plate. Overall this Mexican place was a real let down. This area of S Florida is really a desert for decent Mexican food. No 2nd chance for me!

    Was so hungry for dinner and found this spot on Yelp…read more Right off university . We had great service and chips and pico de Gallo to the table right away. They have live music and a mariachi band plays Friday and Saturday . The margaritas look amazing and have the bottle of beer in it. Got guacamole to start. Comes warm chips and a smooth well-seasoned guacamole. My husband ordered the steak burrito came with sour cream and pico de Gallo and guacamole. I got the grilled chicken breast with veggies and cilantro rice in the side. It was so good and full of flavor I loved the dinner. There was fresh herbs and green onion in the rice. Overall was impressed and really liked the waiter and fresh ingredients in the meal.

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