El Floridita Seafood Restaurant - Kendall

Fresh seafood Cuban style dinner! Located in Kendall with two other restaurants in Miami are, El Floridita has an extensive menu of seafood and non seafood items also offering a reasonable number of vegetarian options. We arrived a little before 7 pm and the place was mostly empty and were immediately assisted by the establishment very efficient and polite staff. Patrons can look and pick the seafood of their preference which is displayed with plenty of ice. Our server also brought me the red snapper I chose so I could check the freshness prior to frying. We ordered a Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc for our wine of the night and mussels seasoned with garlic for our appetizer. It was good. Our dishes came just a few minutes after that: a whole fried red snapper, largo filet and penne pasta with lobster. The fish dishes had Cuban black beans and yellow rice as sides. The rice was ok and the beans were delicious. My red snapper was excellent and as I’ve also tasted the other dishes I can say it was a standout of the dinner. Flaky but with a touch of firmness and seasoned to perfection. Pasta lobster was very good as far as the seafood component and its sauce. The pasta itself (penne) was al dente but not memorable. We had cream brûlée and a bread pudding as desserts. Good closing items for our meal. The atmosphere of the establishment is simple but inviting. Place look spotless clean to my eyes and kid/family friendly. Near our both a table with a family was celebrating one of their children birthday. The staff made sure to bring her cake and sang happy birthday. I give El Floridita 4.5 stars and recommend the establishment for offering fresh high quality seafood and for the efficiency of their staff.

Food and service was great. However when ordering foods that are priced by pound they don’t ask what is wanted automatically bring the largest and obviously the most expensive. Should have better communication for customers sake.

Today, I went to have lunch at Floridita Restaurant with my wife at 1:00 PM, and this was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had in my life. When they served me a soup, it had pieces of an insect in it. I immediately asked to speak with the manager, and instead of offering an apology, he insisted that the dish did not leave the kitchen in that condition. It’s truly disappointing that a manager would respond in such a way. He never returned to our table to follow up or say anything at all. This shows a complete lack of professionalism and hospitality from someone who is supposed to be in a leadership position. On the other hand, the server who attended to us was very polite and professional. I have over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working alongside nationally and internationally renowned celebrity chefs and celebrity Maestro Cantineros My recommendation is that this manager be trained to better understand how to treat guests and handle situations with the level of care and respect that hospitality demands.

It's a little different than you may think when going to other places in the country. Mostly Cuban staff that try to make you comfortable even if you don't speak Spanish. Great, friendly people. Outside it sorta looks casual but waiters wear suites. No actual main entrance with a hostess. But it's probably the same in the area. Really eloquent for a date or family. Nice friendly place. Excellent food at a good price for the area. I'll go there again the next time I'm in the area.

I do not recommend this establishment to anyone. First, the food specially the Sopon Marinero was boiling hot, tomato was overwhelming (only tasted tomato). They automatically add tip even when it was not a good experience, and at an 18%. They add fee for using bank and credit card. Then when you ask what it is they don’t even know how to explain it. The manager did absolutely nothing after we shared our experience. Revel, the “manager” was just a waste of our time as he said he didn’t have any authority to do anything or make it right. Please go elsewhere, this place is overpriced for the quality of the food

Im from maryland me and my wife went to this restaurant and I recommend food was delicious and the atmosphere is great.

The service was great, the food was excellent, we chose from the chef's specials option list and it worths the price, the coffee was excelent too. We ordered the fried rice and it had a perfect amount of shrimps. The portions are not as XL as in other places but large enough, with all that said this definetely visit will be repeated. They made us feel better than in other places. Even the environment is better than other places because the decoration is more sofisticated, and there is enough distance between the tables which made us feel more comfortable and private. We will definetely repeat!

Our server was George friendly and Mr George provided an excellent customer service I highly recommend this place and we will continue coming back the food and the environment was great experience and awesome

Happy Hour! Food was delicious Service was exceptional. Julio was very kind and polite. The place is very clean, very nice atmosphere. You must try it.

I wish to update my review. I visited again on Friday during happy hour but this time I ordered just two appetizers and we ordered entrees. I was over-charged for the sangria's and the appetizers. I didn't say anything and just paid it. The service was good and the food was good but for an extra $8, they lost a customer.

I do not recommend this establishment to anyone. First, the food specially the Sopon Marinero was boiling hot, tomato was overwhelming (only tasted tomato). They automatically add tip even when it was not a good experience, and at an 18%. They add fee for using bank and credit card. Then when you ask what it is they don't even know how to explain it. The manager did absolutely nothing after we shared our experience. Revel, the "manager" was just a waste of our time as he said he didn't have any authority to do anything or make it right. Please go elsewhere, this place is overpriced for the quality of the food

Having the new dish on the menu pasta with shrimp. I have changed I used to have the arroz con calamares. The best is the attention to detail from the staff. Go there. Tell them Ozzy sent you. You will have a great experience.

So unassuming you might not notice the brilliance of this delightful restaurant. I have come here famished for a lavish meal and for just a light bite. I've been here for a romanic dinner for two and entertaining out of town guests. I've eaten inside and outside. I have had many different waitstaff. And in each of these different scenarios, there are a few constants. Great service, great food, great experience. And a desire to come back for more. Tonight is my first meal out after a nasty bout of pneumonia. I wanted to come for a simple meal that had no chance if disappointing. And they met every expectation. A salad, soup, a perfect, tasty broiled filet with plantains, and great coffee. All for $ 15 btw. Can you appreciate how great it is to get a quality affordable meal that satisfies every time. I could rant about this all night but this is the message. Whether you are in the mood for the $15 combos or the $130 Arroz con Langosta you will have a memorable meal and a great value. I have. Eat here and thank me later.

The first time I tried El Floridita, I wasn't very impressed. It had been awhile since I've been there so I decided to give it another chance and I'm glad I did. Walked up to main door and was greeted with an open door and big smile by one of the staff. The restaurant was empty. All of the staffers that came by our table were attentive and friendly. The music selection is 80's music. It's a good playlist, just not sure if it fits the ambiance. Our table ordered two orders of lobster bisque soup, cheese croquettes, and fish croquettes. The appetizer dishes were fantastic and perfectly seasoned. We all ordered entrees. I had the lobster and crab ravioli with pink sauce - delicious. We also ordered the shrimp tacos. It was fresh but needed a bit more seasoning, in our opinion.

If you like seafood and live in the west Kendall area this is a place you must visit. The seafood is fresh and prepared to your liking. They have a $10 menu that it's a hit for those who work in the area and look for a good place to have lunch. The staff is well versed on the menu and their recommendations are on point. The venue is clean and well decorated to go along with the seafood theme. Overall this is a great seafood place that should be on your list to visit.

I think they deserve 4 stars. Our server was nice and good at his job, even though I have no idea what he said. This time their lobster bisque was much better. It was served hot and I like the little pot it is served in. The sangria is ok. It was a bit too sweet for me but not bad. The ceviche is excellent. I did have to order these chips on the side. I think they should include at least a few. The bread is good and it is served with a fishy butter. I had a few bites of the minuta sandwich. It was served hot and the bread is high quality. The breading is tasty. The fish is fresh but I could have done without the tail still on it! This is a cozy restaurant. It is fairly priced.

The food is consistently delicious. Super good. Everything on the menu is good. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Whenever I want a lobster bisque I know where to go, and that is El Floridita. My favorite thing of their menu is there pre-selected $15 menu. My go to order is filete de pescado (empanizado) con arroz blanco y maduros. Two choice of soup with a charge of an upgrade to the lobster bisque and then a coffee to go

Walking in you notice dimly lit fishery style eatery, with floor to sealing wine cabinets and fishing images decorating the walls over the tables, rods, signs and tiki"esque" decorations . One of three Floriditas in Miami this is most likely my favorite. Mostly cozy and familial. No tourists here! Only locals. We were quickly sat at our table and tended too, perfect attention to our order and needs from our excellent server Malle. The owner quickly came to our table and offered us 4 signature hot sauces-- XXX: Habaneros and scorpion peppers immediately consume your taste buds and elevate the sweetness of any dish. Sweet and spicy: Habaneros and sweet agave infuse your salty dishes neutralizing their flavors and harmoniously balance. Curry Habanero: Carrot curry habanero peppers bring a more exotic flavor to the already phenomenal dishes. Extra hot: Slightly stronger sauce but flavorful nonetheless. Effort is made to source all organic wild caught and non preservative ingredients! Server had delightful recommendations and owner suggested Ponzu sauce for my freshly opened oysters, a combination new to me, an interesting and beautiful coupling. Truly elegant and attentive service. This is a must stop for sea food lovers and any Yelper looking for 5 star food and service. Make sure to order a shot of cafecito at the end of it all!

Just had the freshest, crispiest fried fish for dinner. We also had their happy hour appetizers, but I didn't stop eating long enough to take a pic. Strongly recommend this place - my family has been coming for years. The buñuelos were amazing too! Great outdoor seating too if the weather is nice.

Absolutely loved the service here. The staff was very attentive as soon as we walked in through the door. The ambiance is great. It's a fun place where you can come grab a meal and have a great time with your family.. we got the paella and that did take 45 mins. If you plan on having that it'll be good to let them know ahead of time. Overall the place was excellent.

First time to this spot... and all I can say is it was awesome. The food was very fresh and full of flavor. I had the fish soup, the fish appetizer dip and fish chunks with Maduros and rice. The service was amazing.... They are very attentive and make sure you have everything you need. Then to finish it all off the Cuban coffee was included. All I can say is yummmm.. I absolutely love some Cuban coffee. We went on a Friday night and had no wait so not sure if you need reservations. Parking is ample as you have a parking lot. Not one negative about this place. Highly suggest checking it out. I'll be back.

Service is great. 80's hits kinda strange in this type of restaurant. Apps not outstanding and the mussels just smelled and tasted very odd along with the broth, so I just had two. Just an odd smell I've never experienced. Maybe their main menu is good but we were in a hurry for just a couple things.

Came here for Easter Sunday dinner. Thankfully wasn't packed like I was afraid of. Service was great, very attentive and they make sure to bring by their freshest selection of seafood for you to see. I got the ham croquetas which were crunchy, big and delicious. I ordered a pan con minuta which was very tast but I must admit was missing some sauce. My mom got the seafood pasta with Alfredo which was really tasty. I'm always skeptable about Alfredo sauce at places I've never been but this one was suprisingly good. I will say that the fish soup my food came with was pretty bad. Tasteless yet fishy. Good experience overall and I would be back.

Wonderful gem found in Kendall. Beautiful place and staff was great. Drinks and food so yummy. A must try, go and check them out.

Great Staff Super friendly and attentive, Ambience was great especially the outdoor seating. The Food was immaculate and fresh my family new go to spot after church

It is not the first time I visited the restaurant, but this one it was not such a pleasant experience. First, they do not offer bread and butter with the meal like before (bread c'mon is not that expensive and it is a must in a restaurant like this) now they charge almost $3 for the bread. The taste of my food was great, but I found three fish bones in my breaded fillet, that was very disappointing because nobody east fish bones and in order not to swallow it I had to spit my food in a napkin (i know very graphic but there is no other way to remove bones from your full mouth). Lastly the dessert was tiny , not like before. The service was very good, Rey is a good waiter. The ambiance is casual but the prices are like in an elegant restaurant. Wont be back in a while. (See pictures)

I've been to this location a couple times now, and it never fails to please me. My highlight of this meal or even better, of this restaurant is the Lobster Bisque. Now, I get it, a lot of food is "hit or miss" but this soup is always a hit. When you add that fresh cracked black pepper and those oyster crackers, it just brings all the flavors and unites them as one and makes your taste buds joyous. My family ordered a Conch Salad to share amongst all of us and to be honest, I don't particularly enjoy eating raw red onion but this was so good. We put it on crackers and I really could not stop eating it. For the main course, I decided to have one of my all-time favorites at any restaurant which is the Shrimp Pasta. It is creamy, delicious, cheesy, and the way it blends with the shrimp is exquisite. Our server was great on keeping us satisfied and bringing our dishes in a timely manner. A few upsides about this restaurant are, the fact that servers do not need to come by your table every 5 minutes to refill glasses, instead, they give you a large glass bottle of water for someone in the table to pour for everyone. Another one is the mellow ambiance of this establishment. It has so many reminiscent pictures of old Miami and old Florida how it used to be. The lights are also dimmed a little bit and it adds to the warm feel of this place. I really enjoy this restaurant and I cannot wait to come back for more! -Jacob Moore

Shrimp tacos are AWESOME here! My second time here just for the tacos.. So Yummy! Service is great and so is the ambiance! I'll definitely be back!

Great service and delicious food. The ambiance is elegant and romantic inside. Outside would be an ideal choice for large groups who want to celebrate and make some noise! Careful with the a la carte selections! They are larger portions so my hogfish with lobster sauce and two sides cost $50 alone. If you prefer a smaller portion, it's best to order the combo. The cortadito coffee and natilla catalana dessert were great options! Kudos to the chef and professional waiters!

Booooo... so not worth it. Food feels frozen and cheap. Ambience is very bleh.... Unmannered people... Staff is not really friendly, they don't try to make the experience an enjoyable one. Would never come back... so many other options. I recommend you go somewhere else... (especially for seafood...)

Looking to have lunch or dinner on a budget and get your moneys worth! You must try Floridita's all day combos! These combos include a soup or salad, with a main dish and a side! There are many options to choose from chicken, steak or fish! I went with a friend for dinner and we decided to share an appetizer and main dish! We started with the Homemade Fish Croquetas and wow these are a must try! For our main dish we ordered the Arroz Con Pollo and added a chorizo in for some extra flavor! This dish was a 10/10! The dish serves two people, but we both had leftovers for the next day so you know the portion size was large! Also, make sure to order this dish as soon as you sit down because it takes 45 mins to make since they make it fresh to order! In the meantime order a Margarita, another must try (they are buy one get one) chit chat with your date and by the time you know it your main dish will be out! Enjoy!

It's worse restaurant ever. It's look good but the food taste bad we could eat it it doesn't worth money!!! Service good but food not. I don't recommend this restaurant!

A friend recommended to come here my first time for their flavor and especially for their price point. We placed a to-go order. They were very vigilant about sanitation safety and followed all guidelines. That alone kept their number at the top of my list to call again when I'm in the neighborhood. We returned to dine out for the first time since the shutdown in March to celebrate our dear friends' birthday. We were a group of 8 and called ahead to see if they would accommodate as other restaurants weren't taking any groups more than 6. They were happy to invite us and setup spacious seating in their outdoor patio. Thank you for that. Super friendly staff. Their $10 combo menu is truly worth checking out. Seafood is their specialty. The Ceviche was delicious, tostones were thick, crunchy and topped with a delicious shrimp Creole sauce. Their lobster croquetta's are incredibly creamy and are like french fries....you can't put them down. Fried fish was astounding. It was a family style feast fit for the birthday queen. All in all it was one of the best nights out this year to date.

Always the best food and service ever...Rey and the rest of the crew are amazing...we come at least once a week

First time dining in today. Small restaurant but cozy. The have outdoor sitting area as well. Disappointed that twice, once takeout and today dining in, they have no calamari rice which it's my favorite. But I am sure you will find something to eat. Service was great. We ordered the dozen mussels in a garlic wine sauce. It was very good. I got a lobster bisque soup and the calamari pasta in its ink (I was not a fan, unfortunately). They have a great $12.00 menu that comes with either chicken or fish soup, the entree and a dessert. Overall , it was a nice outing.

Great food Stopped on the way home for pick up for the fam. Everyone enjoyed the food. Good service.

I love this restaurant!! This is my second time eating here. They have great customer service and the food is amazing. We were accommodated for a Saturday at 7pm for 7 people by the manager. They went above and beyond to make my family and myself feel like we were eating at home. Cozy place, great customer service and the food is splendid!!! 100% recommended!!

We were greeted and the recommendations were made. I had the a pound and a half snapper. It was fried. It reminded me of home. But I needed the Jamaican escovitch sauce. Food was amazing. Ambiance is nice. They treat you like family.

I came to El Floridita for a quick trip to the ventanita for a bite and a beer and let me tell you they did not disappoint! I ordered the Croquetas de Pescado and a Stella, a great mid day snack and drink that left me satisfied and happy. The croquetas had the signature crispy and warm texture that I love while the fish tasted freshly caught yet not too "fishy" which surprised me. The service was also friendly and quick making the overall experience top notch from start to finish. I recommend this location for all seafood and Cuban cuisine lovers looking for a bar and hangout spot while also maintaining an upscale-esque dinner spot at night! Cheers to El Floridita!

Food is Amazing! Service is also Amazing!! They have wild fresh fish, There frituras de bacalao are great appetizer. I'm a vegetarian so there's a lot of vegetarian dishes here a lot of options. Replace you won't be disappointed. Love this place!!

Fiochi di pera were ok but the Alfredo Sauce seems like it was from a bottle directly to the table. Service was pleasant, in general the atmosphere was nice.

Food was great, service was even better. The only thing I didn't appreciate was their pricing structure. Most entrees/combos were at MP which for Miami...eh, seems a little off. Local seafood can be sourced daily, locally, and prices should be set for most items. Not sure of the logic behind but it didn't feel right.

First visit and it was fantastic! We were greeted promptly by our genuinely friendly server, Alexander. We ordered bread, calamari and fish fritters and all were great! Bonus points for a very good homemade lemonade! We ordered churrasco and fresh catch of the day (snapper) and both were excellent! We only wished they had chimichurri for the churrasco! Crème Brûlée for dessert topped off a delicious meal. We eat out several times a week and are often disappointed by average foor or terrible service but after this experience, we will definitely be back!

The food here is extremely fresh. And the flavor is delicious Especially the fish off the ice and deep frying with the best Black beans ever. It's just my favorite. And the service. Amazing.

Prices are a little high for what they offer. $33 for a dozen oysters seems way overpriced. You can get better, bigger oysters at Casablanca for less than half that price. The appetizer combo is great but again $38? Not worth that lol. The foods good overall, but that price is unattractive. Also at the end when we got our bill there was a "fee" because we are paying with a credit card??? Since when is that a thing?

I grew up and used to live in Miami, and the original El Floridita on Bird Road was where my grandmother and I used to go all the time. The seafood us incredibly fresh and they were so friendly and made us feel at home always. My grandmother recently turned 100, and I asked her where she would like to throw party for her and her first choice was this restaurant. Because of all of the years that we were going there and how they made her feel. We held the party in this location which is their most recent one and the one that has the private room. We had an excellent time and the food was delicious! I am a big fan of this restaurant and I would highly recommend it to anybody!

It's not just Cuban food...it's Cuban seafood with a twist. If you don't start off with the fish croqueta then you're doing it wrong. Please respect the croqueta and squeeze lime on it for the ultimate experience. The lobster bisque is delicious and recommended to kick off your meal on the right note. All that with the complimentary fish dip allows for more specialized ordering perfect for sharing amongst your party. I like the area of this location since it's not a hassle to access and the congestion is definitely less than the one by the Palmetto. Literally, it's tranquilo y tropical in every sense. Even though it's a small location, they manage the space pretty try well. They've got plenty of options on side items for the seafood entrees so everyone walks away happy here. Plus with prices like theirs it's a solid excuse not to cook!

Overprice, small portions... go to Csablanca or any peruvian restaurant for good fish food

Everything was going decent until we got our bill. We were appalled when we got our bill and it said cash discount fee $4.39. What do you mean discount??? If we paid cash all you do is remove the fee, there is no discount. So this restaurant is charging you to use a card $4.39. This is ridiculous! The manager was talking crap about our complaint and said it happens in all restaurants. We eat out about 4 times a week and are never charged this "discount". Not a place we'll be coming back too.

Food was not worth the $118 spent. We ordered fish coroquetas which didnt taste like fish, tostones with shrimp which u couldnt see the shrimps, i ordered fish tacos which the fish was over cooked. my bf's ordered mash potatoes with his fish and they tasted like box mash potatoes. honestly, not worth the $

Food was alright. Not worth the price. Service was mediocre and then to top it off they add the gratuity (for 2 people) and add a service charge if paying by credit card. Will not be returning nor recommending.

Sure $10 meal may seem like a good deal but the food is below mediocre and the serving sizes are laughable. I got a shrimp meal and this is the shrimp I was presented with. They were tiny and salty to point of being inedible. The creme brûlée tasted okay but was soupy and not at all how the consistency should be. Pitiful over all, I felt like I was on an episode of Kitchen Nigh

Prices are relatively high especially for the kendall area, "catch of the day" is salmon fillet($24 at time of writing) it's south florida in the middle of the summer snapper, grouper, mahi season and salmon is you "catch" of the day? Back of the menu salmon is pictured amd titled catch of the day, is it always salmon? There's great fish markets in Cutler bay not far from here. Top of the menu there's a primer that the menu prices are also the cash discount price, and that if paying with card there will be an additional charge reflected in the final bill. Enough red flags to warrant looking somewhere else for me personally, not hallmarks of places that command those prices in my opinion.

Nice spot in Kendall! Pros - Got seated right away, friendly courteous servers, the $10 deal is great! (includes soup, entree and dessert), clean dining room, quiet ambiance, food is fresh and served hot. Cons - the portions are a little small however it was just enough to still feel full. Will be back soon to try another dish!

FIrst time visiting this place today 5/21/2021 at 1:30pm. We drove about an hour from home to conduct a business transaction. Saw this business while drivingl displaying casual seating and cafeteria outdoors and we thought about stopping for a coffee and a beer. Place was pretty much empty and we walked and sat outside by the cafeteria. A young guy approached our table to take our order and I asked my boyfriend if we wanted to eat anything to which responded not yet. So, I told the waiter that we were just gonna order a coffee and a beer for now. To which immediately he responded in a very discourteous manner that we couldn't seat out there if we're only ordering a beer and the coffee we could order it at the cafeteeia window. We left immediately upset and embarrassed. Horrible experience like a third world country type of service and that is probably an insult to a third world country. Will not ever refer this place to anyone. Bad service only reflects bad leadership.

DO NOT WASTE your time or money in this place!!! Wanting to impress our family from out of town and decided to visit this "seafood" restaurant today. We ordered an appetizer sampler which was decent, the children ordered Mac and cheese and French fries stale potato chips, none of the kids liked it. The mother in law ordered a lobster tail that was rubbery, undercooked and absolutely disgusting. My fried fish was slimy and undercooked in the inside. When we thought it couldn't get worse our mimosas were served with old bitter pulpy orange juice. After complaining about this the waitress seemed annoyed and never offered an apology or replacement, instead asked if we wanted to order something else...are you kidding what I want is to warn everyone who is looking to eat good seafood to stay away from this place! Never again! What a complete disaster..