12 Best Modern Latin American Restaurants In Miami Gardens

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1. El Novillo - Miami Lakes

4.8

Exceptional(410)

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• Contemporary Latin • Miami Lakes

Booked 16 times today

It was very good, service was attentive and efficient.

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2. Cafe La Trova

4.7

Exceptional(322)

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• Contemporary Latin • Little Havana

Booked 54 times today

Lovely experience. Great ambiance food was delicious, drinks were really tasty and servers were great and professionals

3. Toro Toro

4.4

Awesome(1848)

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• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Miami

Booked 6 times today

We celebrated my husband Steve’s 60th birthday at Toro Toro, and the entire experience was exceptional. Edgar truly made the evening unforgettable. We had already had the pleasure of Edgar taking care of us poolside at BlueWater during our stay at the InterContinental, where his outstanding drinks, warm personality, and attentive service immediately stood out. Having him take care of us again for such a special birthday dinner made the evening even more memorable. Edgar has a wonderful ability to anticipate what you need while making you feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. His attention to detail and hospitality were truly above and beyond. And the La Bomba dessert was the perfect finale to Steve’s 60th birthday celebration—so much fun and something we will always remember! The food was excellent, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the entire Toro Toro experience reflected the level of hospitality we enjoyed throughout our stay at the InterContinental Miami. Edgar, however, was the person who made an already special occasion extraordinary. We’re from North Carolina, and I’m already thinking about returning to celebrate my birthday. One thing is certain: we’ll be asking for Edgar! Thank you, Edgar, and the entire Toro Toro team for giving us such a wonderful memory of Steve’s 60th birthday. This is hospitality at its best!

4. Elcielo Miami

4.4

Awesome(1195)

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• Contemporary Latin • Brickell

Booked 6 times today

Amazing service, outstanding food, the Miami vice is a great deal !

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5. El Tiesto Cafe Fort Lauderdale

4.3

Awesome(85)

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• Contemporary Latin • Sailboat Bend

Great place to go before a show at Revolution Live. Never heard of it and wasn’t expecting much but the happy hour was impressive and available throughout the restaurant which went all the way til 7. The sliders were awesome and served with plantains as the bun. The gyoza was great and the sushi rolls were excellent too. The server Zia was really sweet. Would definitely return and recommend to others.

6. Bocas House Doral

4.4

Awesome(223)

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• Contemporary Latin • Doral

Booked 3 times today

We enjoyed all the food we had and were very please with how attentive and will they were to customize our orders. Jose was the best! Offering great suggestions and timely assistance. We will definitely be back whenever we visit.

7. Kuba Cabana

4.3

Awesome(688)

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• Contemporary Latin • Doral

Booked 9 times today

We stopped by for Friday Happy Hour and especially enjoyed the fresh oysters and Pinot Grigio. The other appetizers, smoked tuna deep and croquettes were excellent. Table service was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant and inviting.

8. Tin Tin

4.8

Exceptional(102)

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• Contemporary Latin • Little Havana

Booked 8 times today

Tin Tin is a restaurant with a lot of promise. The food is creative, lively, and, for the most part, genuinely delicious. I appreciate the seasonal menu and the thoughtfulness behind the dishes. Service was also very good, and we will absolutely be back. But a few things kept the experience from being truly excellent. First, the food should arrive hot from the kitchen. When you’re serving beautifully conceived dishes, temperature matters. Unfortunately, several of ours arrived less than hot, and that took away from the experience. Second, the portions need some serious reconsideration. The prices suggest a level of generosity that simply wasn’t there. The chicken dish with arroz con pollo, in particular, was abysmally small. I understand refined presentation, but this is Miami, not a French restaurant where you leave wondering if dinner was just an elaborate appetizer. We want to enjoy the food and leave feeling we got our money’s worth. And then there was the Ropa Vieja Wellington. At $41, I had high expectations. What arrived felt, essentially, like a very expensive empanada. That one genuinely broke my heart. The flavors may have been lovely, but the execution and portion did not justify the price. I felt completely let down and, frankly, a little defrauded. I sincerely hope this particular dish does not return with the next seasonal menu. Tin Tin has the creativity, the service, and the culinary talent to be exceptional. I’m grateful the menu evolves seasonally, and I would love to see the restaurant get the details right: serve the food piping hot, give guests more satisfying portions, and make sure the prices reflect what’s actually on the plate. There is a lot to love here. We’ll be back. But with a few adjustments, Tin Tin could go from very good to truly outstanding.

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9. Bocas House Weston

4.7

Exceptional(234)

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• Contemporary Latin • Weston

The service was terrific, and the food was absolutely delicious… The desserts were hilarious lol!

10. Elevar Wynwood

3.6

Very Good(26)

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• Contemporary Latin • Edgewater

Booked 1 time today

Great view, excellent service, great cocktails and amazing ceviche

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. El Novillo - Miami Lakes

2. Cafe La Trova

3. Toro Toro

4. Elcielo Miami

5. El Tiesto Cafe Fort Lauderdale

6. Bocas House Doral

7. Kuba Cabana

8. Tin Tin

9. Bocas House Weston

10. Elevar Wynwood

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