El Floridita Seafood Restaurant - Kendall
Seafood restaurant · West Kendall
13501 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33186
Highlights
Fresh Cuban seafood with extensive wine list & daily specials
Fresh Cuban seafood with extensive wine list & daily specials
"There are several El Floridita locations in Miami, but the one on Bird Road is the original Cuban seafood spot that’s been around for decades. Even if you weren’t on the hunt for a sub-$2 colada, we’d tell you to come here for an affordable fried seafood feast." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"There are several El Floridita locations in Miami, but this is the original Cuban seafood spot that’s been around for decades. The restaurant is filled with regulars who come here for attentive service and some of the most affordable fresh fish in Miami. The fish case near the entrance and the way servers ask couples for updates on their grandkids are evidence of this. If the entire family is in tow, order the lobster or fried whole fish to share. But if you’re looking for a deal, get a combo. It comes with your choice of soup (chicken or fish), an entree, and two sides for about $15. Go for the enchilado de pescado and also make sure you order the meaty lobster croquetas." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"There are several El Floridita locations in Miami, but the one on Bird Road is the original Cuban seafood spot that’s been around for decades. The restaurant is filled with regulars who come here for attentive service and some of the most affordable fresh fish in Miami. The fish case near the entrance and the way servers ask couples for updates on their grandkids are evidence of this. If the entire family is in tow, order the lobster or fried whole fish to share. But if you’re looking for a deal, get a combo. It comes with your choice of soup (chicken or fish), an entree, and two sides for about $15. Go for the enchilado de pescado and also make sure you order the meaty lobster croquetas." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"Lobster croquettes are common, but a Cuban-style lobster croqueta is a rare thing. So what’s the difference? We’d like to picture a lobster wearing a guayabera while holding a Cuban cigar between its little red claw. But the boring reality comes down to the masa’s consistency. El Floridita’s Cuban croqueta has a thick masa that isn’t heavy on the bechamel. You can actually see and taste chunks of sweet lobster meat. And the croquetas are crunchy enough to carry around in the pockets of your very own guayabera if you so choose." - virginia otazo
"There are several El Floridita locations in Miami, but the one on Bird Road is the original Cuban seafood spot that’s been around for decades. The restaurant is filled with regulars who come here for attentive service and some of the most affordable fresh fish in Miami. The fish case near the entrance and the way servers ask couples for updates on their grandkids are evidence of this. If the entire family is in tow, order the lobster or fried whole fish to share. But if you’re looking for a deal, get a combo. It comes with your choice of soup (chicken or fish), an entree, and two sides for about $15. Go for the enchilado de pescado and also make sure you order the meaty lobster croquetas. photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc" - Virginia Otazo
