JH Carne En Vara a la Llanera

I’ve known this Colombian-Venezuelan restaurant for a long time, and it’s always held a special place for me. Today I decided to finally take the time to write a review; not to criticize, but to encourage the owner to bring the place back to what it once was. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. The restaurant felt neglected. The food quality has noticeably declined. I ordered an appetizer specifically for the chicharrones, and they were out. I asked for my meal well done, but it was served medium well. The service was not great, and the bathrooms were not clean. One positive note: the parking access is easy, and there was plenty of space available. However, we first went to the previous location that still shows up on the map, which caused confusion. That old listing should really be removed to avoid misleading customers. I’m writing this out of care for the business. I know what this restaurant is capable of, and I truly hope the owner takes this as motivation to improve. I’m confident I’ll be back; hopefully to see things as they used to be.

We ordered the llanera platter for 6. It was $170 just for the platter with the side dishes. Our server was nice, and the tip was included. The steak was good, but everything that was fried was terrible. We ordered empanadas plus the side dishes from the platter, and they were very greasy. The same was true for the rest of the sides; they were loaded with extra oil. They have juices, and for alcoholic beverages, there are only two options: a pre-made margarita and Corona. We wanted to order a lemonade, and they were out of lemons. Worth mentioning, they have some activities but not included. It’s an extra $20 per child. No bathrooms, just a potluck party. They have a good concept, but I would recommend looking at how they fry their food because even though the meat was good, there are a lot of areas of improvement.

We ordered Grubhub and this app say address is 14701 SW 199th Ave miami fl when arrived the rest is not here and we need 4x4 truck because the ways is terrible. Then google say address is 16860 sw 177th Ave when arrived JH carne en vara say not working with grubhub

The venue, food and service were awesome but too pricey. Mosquitos everywhere - they do fumigate and we can smell it. When I asked if they have mosquito repellent spray, I was directed to look at a person with a fumigation canister in his back. An average serving with 2 small sides in little plastic containers was $34 plus tax plus tip. The dipping sauce portion was TINY. I asked for more and the waiter said I had some on my plate already. The fruit juice was awesome. A local steakhouse is more affordable and better portions. For reference, this meal for three people cost $100 plus plus.

Safe your money. I took my 3 years old to the bounce house and payed $20. The cashier was supposed to give me a ticket to show at the entrance. They told me to leave and made my toddler cry. Never again would I come back.

After driving for 2hrs. (Coming from West Palm), at 2pm, no Soup or cachapas ready. No ambiance music. First and last visit. We paid for the drinks and left.

An excellent place to eat and have a great time! The atmosphere is very family-friendly and lively—perfect for a special celebration. They have an amazing entertainer, José, who ensures a fun and unforgettable evening. A big thank you to Jhon, an outstanding host who makes everything even better. Highly recommended!

The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The medium rare steak came as ordered and was tender and flavorful. The construction shows that they plan on having entertainment at many levels ranging from bounce houses to live music.

Here's my experience first time eating there. Positives: Food taste great, meat, sancocho, tostones, arepas and cachapa con carne en vara. Love music entertaining. Negatives: No rice, $3.50/ bottle water, service was lacking a bit, couldn't pay with credit card. Area not clean and organized. Overall a 3. Unsure if I'll be back. The roads to get there are terrible with potholes everywhere.

The music is great, it's a real slice of Venezuela here in The US but the food is overpriced and in our case, over-cooked as well. We got the two dishes that you see on the pictures and 2 drinks and it cost us $250. Never again.

food is very expensive. and it is not well cooked, the varne was raw and the music was very boring. Sorry I don't like this place

comida muy cara para lo que es en realidad, los tostones y yucas estaban chicloso, es decir producto congelados mal fritos, nos entregaron mal la orden, NO lo recomiendo aparte lo lejos que estaba, atención muy mala, el ambiente llanero no se sintió en ningún momento. NO LO RECOMIENDO Baños completamente SUCIOS Y SIN PAPEL

Way too Expensive. I Rather go to Nando Grill for a Better Services and Food. I felt out of place. Not even greet you.

Precios mayores a lo que dice el menú, demorado, frío, lo único agradable es el sitio para ir en familia.. Peeeero si quieres pagar una fortuna por algo SOBREVALORADO.. La verdad no volveré por aquí el servicio es pésimo.

Poor service and disproportionately high prices. For starters, we had made a reservation for an old location where they no longer serve. Unaware of the closure (no mention of it in the reservation), we arrive to an empty place, and quickly figure out based on a sign outside that they have moved locations. We were early, so all good! We proceeded to travel to the second location, which was a parking nightmare--we spent more than 40 mins. in line to park. We finally parked and arrived at the right location (still on time for our reservation), but upon arrival we were notified that sitting was first come first serve basis without regard for reservations. This was obviously upsetting, as we came to realize our reservation was meaningless. Nonetheless, we found ourselves in a good mood and in no particular rush, so we decided to stay. The *physical* queue for a table (no option to just sit and wait somewhere else) took over 2 hours, and when we were finally situated, it took over 25 mins. to even be offered a menu or drinks. Service workers were overwhelmed, and our waiter made several comments about how short-staffed they were. We got around to order a combo upon recommendation of the waiter, as he mentioned it was the quickest way to get our food. Food finally arrived about AN HOUR after we ordered. Drinks took over 20 minutes to be served. At this point, we were starving, sweaty, defeated... To make things worse, the food was incredibly underwhelming, the meat was tough and chewy, the sides were of incredibly poor quality to the point I would say a bag of frozen tostones in an air fryer would appear superior to this. This subpar meal for 5 ended up costing nearly $400, or about $80 per person. We did not order dessert, nor did we go overboard with drinks (maybe 3 beers and 2 juices total). An 18% tip was included in the check, which we did not mind because this is very evidently a severe management problem, *not* a service staff issue. It is needless to say I have paid much less for meals at more reputable steakhouses I have visited throughout my short life, and about the same fine dining at a popular place in Washington D. C. The place had been recommended by friends some time ago, but it was only recently that we got around going. I must recognize that entertainment was good, as some live musica llanera artists were playing that day, including a very talented young girl. Nevertheless, I was there for a meal with my family and the music was secondary to my purpose. All in all, a sour experience.

Mi opinión personal , la comida está overpriced , y la presentación en papel está muy malaquito , el lugar bien retirado y la vía ni hablar muy mala para llegar . Obviamente pra pasar en Familia un ratico diferente esta muy chulo , el espacio es amplio la atención es buena de las meseras muy atentas , la comida es muy rica pero como dije demasiado overpriced .

En JH Carne a la Llanera, ubicado en un espacio abierto en Kendall, pasaras un rato agradable con su comida, servicio y ambiente. *Comida: pedimos su famoso plato de carne en vara y costillas con sus respectivos contornos (tostones, ensalada, arepitas) y fueron deliciosos, con mucho sabor. *Servicio: fue rápido aunque no muy atento. *Ambiente: musica en vivo y muy alegre. Recomendado para ir con la familia y pasar un rato increible.

Food is good, but too expensive for what it is. Not true to the shows. Super disappointed. Not coming back. Comida esta buena, pero demasiado caro para lo que es. Engañan con promoción a shows. Muy decepcionada, no regresare

Absolutamente decepcionada..Un lugar ruidoso, de platos y cubiertos desechables de los más baratos, carne de pésima cocción NO ERA EN VARA y tan costoso como un restaurant de lujo..pésimo..

Just terrible! Our waitress Yini, definitely not recommended. If you can, just avoid this place. I had been wanting to check it out for years, just disappointed. Food very average, service was unacceptable. Best of luck if you decide to try this place. Pos: we spent almost $300. We just could have gotten our money worth elsewhere.

Awful service, average food and very dirty place. Found not one but 2 hairs in the arepas!! They also include gratuity and won't tell you. Double tipped for awful service. Avoid if you can.

Para disfrutar del restaurante tienen que ir sábado o domingo, el resto de los días está cerrado con excepción del food truck. recomiendo hacer reservación porque el lugar se llena. La comida estuvo excelente, el sabor idéntico a lo que esperaría en Venezuela. La carne estaba jugosa, bien sazonada y tierna (muy bien corte sin grasa). La cachapa estuvo mundial mejor que Doggies's. Nosotros no somos de Florida pero pensamos volver cuando estemos de regreso. El servicio estuvo excelente! Los precios son altos pero sirven buena cantidad.

I wish I had read the reviews before sitting down. I was in the neighborhood looking for plants and pulled in for lunch with my family. The prices are absolutely ridiculous for the location, but I was hungry and figured maybe the portions are large and it will be worthwhile. Wrong!!! We ordered a rib plate and a meat plate for one. We got just 4 ribs, yucca fries and coleslaw the meat plate may have been about 9 ounces of steak which was priced at 30 dollars.. mind you this is on Krome, surrounded by nurseries. We didn't mind the flies as it is outdoors, but for the ridiculous price I expected a lot more. The food itself was good, that I can't deny. Service was also very good. Our server came by the table multiple times and the food came out quickly. There was live music, and though not my kind of music l, the crowd seemed to enjoy it and it added to the ambiance. The ribs were cooked well and seasoned, the coleslaw was tasty but the yucca fries didn't hit the mark. The meat plate, aside from being tiny was delicious. Our total bill was over 70 bucks. This is for 2 entrees!!!! We didn't even have alcohol. They would have had a repeat customer and could have made more money overall from our family but I will never visit them again. Stay away unless you like blowing money and flies off of your food.

Way too overpriced for the food quality. I ordered a sancocho and got what looked like a chicken soup, no yuca, no plantain. It was only a slice of potato, a small piece of corn and two cubes of chicken breast. Definitely not worth the drive

Oh my God the best in Miami I love that place everything is good You can enjoy with the family very good time Me and my husband will go back again

As a Venezuelan, I was really looking forward to this place but unfortunately, I walked away deeply disappointed. We paid sit down prices for a truck food experience. The place does not have a liquor license so they can't serve a beer or a wine which would be customary for a place like this. Food is brought to the table in "take home" containers which takes away from the experience of a real Venezuelan experience. On top of that you are eating with disposable cutlery. I am ok with the experience as long as prices are set accordingly. The meat was delicious but over cooked. The side dishes were good but lacking given the prices. All in all, I won't be coming back. They need to adjust their pricing for me to consider going back. I would say their $35 dollar single plate should probably be at $16 or $18 tops.

My original visit was in January of 2022, it was an excellent Sancocho, plenty of food and the service was supervene. However, my second time was on 3/20/2022, I ordered the same food, it was just a cup of broth full of grease and it costs 15.00. Not the same quality of food as I had experience on 1/2022. When I spoke to the waitress she was very rude and would not answer any of my questions. Would not reduce my bill nor offer any complimentary desert. Guaranty, I will not return to your restaurant.

FALSE ADVERTISEMENT.. La comida muy buena pero el manager JHON es muy grosero, los precios de los platos no corresponden con lo que te cobran ES FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. Ordenamos el plato de $300 y éramos 8 el plato además de ser pequeño no traía ni el queso ni la nata que decía en el menú, cuando las pedimos nos dijeron que la tenían que cobrar y que ya no venia.FALSE ADVERTISEMENT..También el menú decia que el papelón salia $6 y me lo cobraron $12 cuando pregunte me dijo que no era problema de ellos sino del menu.. el manager nos dijo que "si no queríamos pagar no pagaramos "groseramente y se fue. Sin nisiquiera dar explicaciones pero la mesera casi llorando nos dijo que él por el intercomunicador le dijo que ella tenia que pagar lo que no pagaramos. Al final pagamos porque la mesera esta embarazada y nos dio pesar. Al salír vimos al mismo JHON peleando con otra mesa por lo mismo que el menú tiene unos precios que no son cuando te cobran. MUY MAL EL MANAGER y la falta de seriedad con lo que se ofrece en el menú. No se puede volver.

Where do I start. First stop was a place in the middle of nowhere next to a paintball amusement park. Decided to go to the next JH location which happened to be closed for renovations. We were directed to go to a " farm" which was set up as a restaurant. First red flags regarding many things including food inspection. Music was loud and the crowd was loving it, the set up is more of a traveling circus than a restaurant.The service was quick but not as efficient, the waitress needed to make sure there were napkins and condiments as needed or as other surrounding tables. The food came fast, the meat was great but severely overpriced for the location. The sides were average to acceptable. You start wondering after the first ten minutes if the establishment has passed any type of inspections. The animals were too close to the tables and food. There was many bumps and roots that made it difficult to dangerous to walk safely. While the music grew louder and louder the conversations at the tables grew to the unison of the music, impossible to have a conversation in this place. As soon as we paid the bill we darted out of this joint as fast as our legs would carry us. Maybe their catering service is a better deal.

Mal lugar muy cochino, olor a cloaca. Los baños muy sucios y los precios ni hablar extremadamente caros una parrilla para tres personas que además de estar mala porque la carne era muy muy mala, costó 156$. No vale esa cantidad de dinero ese lugar. Muy decepcionado

This is probably the only place in south Florida that I've been able to try a true carne en vara. Good prices, generous portions. 1000 times better than the flip flop steak they serve at Rancho Nando.

Overpriced for overcooked food! I'm all about getting my moneys worth as I am not cheap with food but this place is definitely not the one to go and spend over $200 on 2 plates and 2 drinks...

Do not come here! You will get robbed, they can't sell beer or liquors but their prices includes a fee in case you bring your own beer and if you don't they "give you" a 20% discount for not having any beer or liquor! DO NOT COME the food is not even worthy

la comida estan muy cara, te sirven como si fuera fast food en papel y cubiertos desechables, los acompañantes fríos como que los cocinaron temprano o el día anterior y el lugar muy muy lejos no lo recomiendo, hay mejores lugares que este, aparte el mesero perdido todo el tiempo.

Do Not Go, expensive and poor quality. Plates start at $35 and not worth a single bit.... Poor... Ambiance is good if you are Venezuelan but the food is way overpriced.

Buena la parrila, pero me parecieron precios altos y la musica esta bastante alta para comer. Un papelon con limon en $11 me parecio exagerado. No hay comodidad en las instalaciones para los precios de la comida.

Mi familia buscábamos un restaurant informal en domingo y encontramos Carne a Llanera en Miami, Krome avenue. El aspecto es de un rancho y esta muy bien logrado. Pedimos el plato típico del lugar, Carne en Vara y estaba delicioso con un sabor inigualable. Los acompañantes muy apropiados para el tipo de cena, con la cantidad de condimentos exacta para no irritar el paladar. Los precios pudieran ser altos y la carne no estaba los suficiente caliente para nosotros pero tampoco es que estaba fría. Se lo comunicamos a la mesera la cual sin pensarlo se ofreció para recalentarla, pero nosotros preferimos ingerirla como estaba. Nos atendió una mesera de nombre Waleska. Antenna, amable y servicial. Con mucho conocimiento de su herencia culinaria. Llego en mas de una ocasión a la mesa para ver como estábamos y asistirnos en lo que necesitáramos. La música, mas que apropiada para el tipo de restaurant. Si recomendamos este lugar y volveremos muchas veces mas.