La Cruzada Restaurant

La Cruzada is a hidden gem for Mexican food lovers! The prices are very affordable compared to other restaurants in the area, but the quality and flavor of the food do not disappoint. They offer a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, from soups and appetizers to hearty entrées—all your favorites are here. The atmosphere really captures the spirit of Mexico—from the decor to the Mexican music playing in the background, it feels like a quick trip south of the border. The service is friendly, and the vibe is welcoming and casual. Parking can be a bit limited, but there’s usually space near the City Hall area just a short walk away, so it’s manageable. If you’re craving delicious Mexican food that won’t break the bank, La Cruzada is definitely worth a visit!

True authentic Mexican food, large portions and tasty! Margaritas weren’t my favorite but they do not carry real Tequila (only 1 specific tequila wine). The ambience is great & food is delicious.

My family loves to come here for sit down lunches or dinners. I’ve been coming here for exactly 10 years now. The food is always delicious, the servers are polite and attentive and the owners are the BEST. I always recommend this place to anyone looking for something delicious in homestead. It’s also perfectly placed across the street from La Michoacana for dessert!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at what I believe is the best Mexican restaurant in Homestead. The experience was outstanding from start to finish. First, let’s talk about the flavors—simply amazing. Every dish was rich, authentic, and full of the traditional Mexican taste that you hope to find. One thing I really appreciated was that they served the spice on the side. This was perfect for me since I’m not great with spicy food, but I still got to enjoy all the incredible flavors without feeling overwhelmed. The restaurant offers truly traditional Mexican cuisine, with dishes that taste like they were made in someone’s home kitchen. It’s clear they take pride in their recipes and preparation. As for the ambiance, it’s so cozy! The music adds a wonderful touch, creating a warm and inviting environment that makes you want to linger just a little longer. If you’re in Homestead and looking for authentic, delicious Mexican food in a welcoming atmosphere, this place is a must-visit. It’s become my favorite spot, and I’m sure you’ll feel the same once you try it!

La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead is a true hidden gem that serves some of the most authentic and flavorful Mexican food I’ve had in South Florida. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by Tita and Jess on different ovaciones whose exceptional customer service made the experience even more enjoyable. The breakfast here is absolutely delicious! Their coffee, infused with cinnamon, was rich and aromatic—just the perfect way to start the day. The food tasted incredibly traditional, like a homemade meal straight from Mexico. The beans, in particular, were outstanding—so buttery and smooth, they melted in my mouth. Every bite was packed with authentic flavors that transported me to a different place. If you’re looking for a spot with amazing food, a cozy atmosphere, and top-notch service, La Cruzada is the place to go. Highly recommended!

Delicious authentic Mexican food in the Homestead area. We popped in for a quick dinner and trusted the reviews here - glad we did. Staff greeted us and sat us quickly on a weekday. The indoor area is festive and cozy. We appreciated the AC on a hot summers day. We ordered quickly, trusting our gut. Started with the queso fundido - really good melted cheese that came out with fresh chips and some salsa. Salsa had a good kick to it, too! Got the enchiladas positanos (kinda spicy potato filled?) and enchiladas de camaron for the mains. It was all just really tasty - definitely not tex mex or over-commercialized chain Mexican. It felt legit and we really appreciated that. Overall, fantastic service and will easily recommend a stop here. Next time we’re in town, we’d go again.

The food is great, traditional Mexican food. After checking a couple of Mexican restaurants in Miami, I found La Cruzada Restaurant with authentic Mexican food. The only negative critique and the reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because they ran out of dessert. However, the quality of the main dishes made up for it. The tacos were flavorful and packed with fresh ingredients. The enchiladas had just the right amount of spice, and the guacamole was creamy and delicious. The service was also excellent, with attentive waitstaff who were knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, I highly recommend La Cruzada Restaurant for a satisfying and authentic Mexican dining experience.

I came here to have dinner with my family of 4 (including me) and I can say I was not disappointed. We got nachos for appetizer and they were good. For dinner, I ordered cerdo en salsa verde (pig in green sauce) with the side of rice and beans (that came with it) and it was amazing. For drinks I got a Jarrito de mandarina and it was also amazing. The workers are very welcoming and kind. What’s even best is that they’re dressed in their Mexican culture. For ex. they had dresses on with flower decorations. The restaurant itself is also decorated beautifully, it has a lot of Mexican decorations and in general it’s just very nice. I would def love to come back here! ☺️

La Cruzada Restaurant is hands down the best place ever! I regularly drive from Miami just to enjoy their authentic and delicious food. The flavors are unmatched, and you simply can't find anything like this in Miami. The dishes are prepared with great attention to detail, and each bite is a testament to their culinary expertise. The quality and authenticity of the food make the trip well worth it every time. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience with genuine, mouth-watering cuisine, La Cruzada Restaurant is the place to go. No doubt, it's the best ever! Live Music also!

I was really excited to try this restaurant after seeing reviews! However, they did not let me once they saw I had my service dog with me. The restaurant then proceeded to ask for service dog identification papers which, BY LAW, is ILLEGAL for business or restaurant owners to ask for. I want to use this review to remind the restaurant that under Florida Law, a business is NOT allowed to ask customers what their disability is, NOR can they demand PROOF that your dog is "certified". We ordered our food to go instead of sitting inside, and it was okay. I would definitely not come back here again. It is clear that the establishment has not fully trained their employees on Service Dog Laws.

Very good food and service. Prices are very reasonable We had the tri special and steak fajitas, very flavorful. Took some extra rice and beans home.

Very good restaurant. Family style place. Friendly staff. The food was delicious and abundant. We had the tres amigos dish which is two tostadas, two tacos and two enchiladas of your choice, with rice and beans. Excellent. We also had Molcajete which is a red sauce based stew with beef, chicken, shrimp, fried cheese and cactus leaves. Delicious. Only negative was the too hot dinning room.

A fun place to get dinner, especially with the live music at the outdoor seating. The food was not a standout, but good regardless and it was a chill, cheap, solid night out.

If you're in the Homestead area and craving good Mexican food, take a trip over to La Cruzada. We visited on a Sat afternoon and had a nice lunch. There is a decent selection of options and plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. The decoration is very festive and ethnic and we thoroughly enjoyed the sweet staff and atmosphere overall. If you're craving tacos, get the Taquiza, which is essentially a taco flight. You get to try a little bit of all their meats.

Came in with a group of 6 this past weekend and were quickly seated at an indoor table. They also have outdoor seating, but it seemed a little too loud for us considering we had young children. The waitress was prompt at filling drink orders and friendly which we appreciated as it was our first time in and it took us a minute to read through the lengthy menu. I got a horchata to drink which was really nice, and then a tres amigos to share with my wife. She also ordered a plate of fish tacos as a mini entree that we could share with our young sons. The tres amigos was really nice and filled us up nicely. The tacos were pretty good but we didn't think they was very much fish which was a little disappointing. Overall the flavors and service were good and I think we would stop back in when in the area.

What amazing things can't I say about La Cruzada! This is a hometown restaurant for sure, with such attention to detail and customer service. Every waiter and waitress is incredibly kind and considerate... The food is always scrumptious warm and ready to enjoy! Whether you're looking for your hands-down favorites or a traditional plate, this is the place to be! From sizzling fajitas to incredible enchiladas, single tacos, and my favorite Tacos de Birria you just can't go wrong! I would love to celebrate their remodeling, it's always been such a quaint, beautiful spot, but now it feels so much more elevated, the wood makes things that much more clean and spacious, decorations are all on theme and apart of the ambiance just overall such a vibrant and warm place to be !

This place is awesome! I've always had good food here! Today we started with the birria tacos--10/10. Crispy on the outside, gooey cheese and moist beef on the inside! The broth was so tasty. To eat I had the chicken fajitas! They were so tasty and delicious. My friend had the molcajete. He loved it! He had the shrimp, beef, and chicken. The fried cheese in there is such a treat. Be careful. It's so hot!!

Everything about this place is awesome. The location has parking out front and around the back. This place gets pretty busy during lunch and dinner. Anytime of the week they provide inside and outside seating to accommodate small and big groups. The location has very nice Mexican decor that is very authentic. The food was very tasteful and pretty authentic. We enjoyed our meal and the restaurant.

Note: When you walk into an ethnic restaurant and it's filled with its people, that's a sign that the food is good. We've been looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant for almost a year now, and we think we've found it! First time here, friendly service, very little english spoken here - but that's okay, food is an international language! The vibe was laid back and cool (we chose to sit under the covered patio), there was music playing, soccer on the teli, and the food was pretty good, good enough for us to return. The only thing that I did not care for was- there aren't any prices on the menu. But, we shall return in spite of.

I love this place. The atmosphere is perfect and the staff are friendly. Great Mexican food with delicious flavors. Highly recommended. They even do karaoke on Saturday nights.

While I was down in Homestead, exploring the local National Parks, I was looking for the best local cuisines to dine at. In my research, I found La Cruzada, which seems like more of an authentic Mexican restaurant, and less of an American Mexican restaurant. Both have their merits, of course, but I just had to check this place out. The inside décor felt similar to the Mexican restaurant vibe I got from the menu and pictures online. I liked it a lot. A variety of Mexican music blasted from the speakers in all of their many dining rooms, all looking very different from one another. It was tough to keep up with my host, with all my looking around at staff. But anyway. I got seated and ordered some food. I looked at the menu, lots of good options, and I settled on the Molcajete (Chicken, Beef Fajita & Shrimp mixed in red sauce, fried cheese, chives & cactus leaves. Served with rice & beans). I also asked for a side of tortillas. Look at the pic. This thing was intimidating and very attractive. Everything was soaking in that deeply flavored red sauce, so you have to go digging. But one you find your prize, man, the chicken is just so juicy and charred up, the beef was tender and spiced well, the shrimp were huge and plump and not overcooked. The unique elements here were the fried cheese and the cactus, and I loved them both. Put some with some rice and beans in a little taco, mwah, chef's kiss. I also got to try the Tres Amigos (2 tostadas, 2 tacos, 2 enchiladas with rice & beans). I love flights, and this was a nice little flight of some simple basics. The tostadas were excellent and crispy, and the enchilada sauce was perfect, just a good dish. No complaints. Overall, the difference between a place like this and an American Mexican restaurant is very obvious in aesthetics and menu items. If you haven't been to a place like this, I recommend it. It's a good experience, and this was a give start one of those experiences.

Authentic Mexican food. Very homey restaurant with a great variety of dishes. We had the nachos for an appetizer and they were very good. Not extremely big, but very fresh and I loved the taste. I had the chicken fajitas, which included frijoles, rice, salad and homemade tortillas. Staff were very attentive and food was served hot and in a timely manner.

My wife, my mother-in-law, and I stopped in to have lunch based on the reviews we glanced at briefly. Oh, are we glad we did! Being from SoCal originally, and loving the Mexican food there, this place took me back home - 100%. The salsas they brought out were spot on with great spice. I actually got a little emotional eating here. If you are looking for authentic Mexican, this is the place. I, personally, was home eating here. Service was great, friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was just like my many times/experiences in Mexico and, especially, back home in SoCal. Love this place!! Will be back for sure.

Never disappointed at la cruzada. I frequent the place for lunch during the week and today my wife and I visited together. We specifically come here for there vegetarian menu. I usually opt for the veggie burrito with or without potatoes which is my favorite. Today I chose the vegetarian enchiladas and they were great. The enchiladas are made with spinach and mushrooms with cheese on top. The quality of the food is the reason we started visiting and continue to return. The tortillas are fresh (like hand made taste) and it comes through in the dish. The guacamole and chips is always fresh fried chips, not bagged. We always return for the consistent quality of the food that the kitchen makes. Thank you!

This was our first visit and we weren't disappointed. We were seated right away. The food was really good and the service was quick. We will definitely be returning.

You know it's good when everyone in the place is speaking Spanish. Gold standard of gringos eating at Mexican restaurants. Street tacos were legit, loved them.

A real Mexican restaurant. Great food, good prices. If going on the weekends, get there early, you may have to waits for a table.

I usually go from Miami to this place! Their food is amazing! The service is also exceptional. My husbands and I favorite are the "costillas"

In the area and was in the mood for Tacos. There no other place in South Florida that I know to get good tacos other than in homestead/ Redlands area. I tired the chips with guacamole, tacos de chorizo, Al pastor, birria, and barbacoa. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. The best Taco was the birria especially when you add the guacamole on it, yummy yummy yummy. The Al pastor was my second favorite. It tasted even better when you added cilantro, salsa verde and lime, which they gave to you on the side. The service was excellent. Waitress was very nice and helpful. The restaurant was nice, clean, decent, and family friendly. It looked like how any Mexican restaurant would look like. I live very far from this area, however I do come from time to time. If I were to ever come back, this place would be one of my choices to come back and eat again.

I yelped to find a Mexican restaurant near our day out in homestead and this one had high ratings and seemed to be just our flavor (ha. See what I did there) so we stopped in to give it a try. So glad we did. The chips were clearly homemade. We asked for chips and salsa and it came with a spicy salsa which was ok but we ended up upgrading to the pico which was fresh and came with 3 sauces of different heat levels. Much better option. The carne asada burrito was, to quote my companion, very yummy. It had chopped carne asada which was full of flavor. The wet ingredients were wet and the dry ingredients were dry which is quite the accomplishment when it comes to a burrito. I had the fajitas they were good. The tortillas were homemade which was nice. They were served with refried beans, rice and lettuce. Notes/hints Soda is available as cans or Mexican in a bottle. I should have ordered the bottle. Large and refreshing compared to the soda. The restroom was locked. Apparently one should request a key to get inside instead of assuming someone must be really sick to be taking so long inside. The notes about the service issue may be outdated. Our service was lovely. There is indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu has no prices which can be a little off putting to be honest but, you can see the to go menu online and that has prices. I posted our receipt for reference but the prices are what I would expect. Conveniently located between mdc and city hall.

Food was delicious. The sampler is great to share very large portions. Quesadilla was delicious. Margs are strong but yummy! Burrito was great. Fajitas were good. Service was good from our server. But they did skip us and sit others. Ambiance is nice music playing and outside seating available.

Decent place, The food was ok I can't say that it's the best that I have had. It was missing the chopped onions and cilantro along with the salsa. It came with our appetizer but not with the main course. Service was grate the lady's were on top of things and did an outstanding job. As for the ambiance, it was perfect mexican music at all times that's how it needed to be. I would go back one of these days and try out the breakfast.

We came here after wine tasting at Schnebly's craving some good Mexican food. Some of the food was high quality, some portions were a bit on the small side, and the overall bang for your buck was mixed. I ordered the Taquiza and it was enjoyable. It's a combo of 5 tacos. The flavors were great, chicken was ok, barbacoa was good, chorizo and al pastor were amazing. We also had the queso fundido which was good. My wife ordered the chicken fajita with rice and salad only as she is eating a reduced carb diet. There was very little salad and a tiny amount of rice. We did not want the fajita tortillas but they came anyways, would have preferred more rice and salad. We were still hungry and ordered a chicken soup which was $13.99 , at other establishments we've had soups almost double the size for about $8. It was a little high for the amount of food. There were some highs and lows and with a few adjustments this could be a great place.

One of the best mexican restaurant t in Miami in my opinion. First the service was incredible. Our waitress Blanca, was very kind and the other staff members were very welcoming. Our waitress gave the kids toys to play with either was very considerate. I truly recommend this restaurant.

It does have an authentic feel but the food was not what I expected. For starters the chips were stale and refried. My friend told me they were free but that was not the case. The food was not hot. The enchiladas were good and the tacos Al pastor were ok. Nothing out of this world. I went because it was close to my house. The customer service was ok they didn't come often. The inside had a Mexican feel.

The food was as good as the picture looks. I've driven past many times and decided I better try it. I was not disappointed. I was served quickly and the food is amazing. You feel like you're in the southern Americas when you come here!!

Amazing service and authentic Mexican food! Ordered a tostada de carne and a sampler platter, both were so good and tasty. Also ordered a Michelada which brought a extra beer in it!

I had The Barbacoa and it was not good. My friend liked the birria. The prices were not on the menu. You had to scan the QR code to see anything. The Service was garbage. Took our order and then forgot we existed.

Food was incredible with friendly service. The Birria tacos were the best I've ever had! We were driving down the Keys on our honeymoon and this is ABSOLUTELY worth the stop!! The outdoor space they have made us feel completely transported. 10/10!!!!

if you eat here there will be incredible FEES. An extra fee for onion, salsa, the cups and the forks. also the menu didn't have prices which was a red flag. i was very disappointed while the food was good i ordered 4 tacos (asada) and because i asked for grilled onion and chiles toreados my order alone was $20. sad that mexican food is this expensive. i'm mexican myself so unfortunately know that this place is upselling you for every single thing. my sister ordered a torta that came with beans - they were so stingy it barely came with any. she asked for more beans and they charged her $2.99 for EXTRA BEANS! lol which doesn't make sense because they didn't add enough beans in the first place. also we we're 4 adults and three kids under 6. they charged us 15% for a LARGE PARTY. All together everything rubbed me the wrong way. i wouldn't come back.

La cruzada is excellent restaurant in homestead for a traditional Mexican meal with the family. The food was delicious and the staff are great. Anything on the meal is good, can't go wrong with this location. Lots of parking and outside seating is available.

Food is authentic and delicious. Servers are polite and efficient. Decor, music and server outfits add to the Mexican experience.

Yummmyyyyyy recommend 100 if you love mexican food !!! Margaritas are very strong love itttt

The food was great. I tried the chimichanga with steak. It was very delicious and the place is nice. I walked across after and got some Mexican paletas or popsicles in English. Would definitely recommend this place.

I came here for Cinco de Mayo. This location is on a corner with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff smile, are friendly, and are bilingual. Food is good as well. The margarita was okay. It's a good atmosphere of people and food. There was some outside entertainment going on that had just started. Inviting and comfortable here.

Authentic and delicious! The only thing I don't like is that they don't have real Mexican crema.... It's definitely your American style Daisy sour cream and that's just doesn't pair well with authentic Mexican flavors. Overall one of the best places in homestead to get real authentic Mexican food and fair prices and finger licking good!

Absolutely loved this place! Ambiance was great and the entertainment was even better. Felt very authentic with not just the food but the atmosphere. We ordered the guacamole which was deliciously creamy and fresh. My husband ordered the burria tacos which we loved and I ordered the Taco platter which came with 5 signature tacos. We enjoyed there margaritas as well. The price was also great considering we usually can't get under 100 for the two of us. The only downside to this restaurant is that the prices were not listed on the menu. Therefor causing a distrust with the waitress being that she can change the prices to her liking. I hope they are honest and would not change prices based on the guest but i do hope they put prices on the menu in the near future.

A very authentic restaurant with delicious food. Service was great and the ambiance was super cute and cozy. Will be back for my late night cravings

We, gladly, drive 45 mins to eat here. Personally, I think it's the most authentic in Miami. 1. Food is always reallllly GOOOOD!!! Today I had the Birria Tacos. Ridiculously good. And a tostada (with Barbacoa meat). I love the Barbacoa here! 2. The service is always great. The waitresses are all very nice. 3. The ambiance is nice, too. There's always some cumbia playing in the background, you can enjoy while you wait.

my favorite mexican spot in homestead! always come here for their chips & guac + carnitas burrito & fries! 10/10 always!

I like the decor and the outside is very nicely decorated but the food is far from what I expected! On this Saturday afternoon we ordered carne asada torta, burrito de carnitas and a gordita de pollo. The meat in my torta was tasty however the sandwich was over powered by the amount of mayo. The burrito, the carnitas were ok did not taste like carnitas perhaps they were reheated not sure. La gordita de pollo, the chicken was marinated in some type of sauce, not spicy but a bit too wet for a Gordita filling. We ordered chips and they were also ok, seemed like we got the bottom of the barrel broken into small parts. But the real disappointment was ordering a Coke Zero and getting a can with a charge of 4$, seriously my husband and I paid 8$ for 2 coke cans come on!!! Won't be returning and I'm sure there is less expensive more authentic places out there.

The guacamole was too lemony The steak taco was too dry The tortilla soup was too salty My margarita was too sour Beans no flavor I would not recommend this place not worth the $70 for 3 people

I was hoping to really like this place. We were looking for some good authentic mexican food while passing through and this place looked like it would hit the mark but it didn't. First, the menu doesn't have prices. I understand in this economy things are fluctuating and become unavailable, etc... but it's hard to stay within a budget if I have zero clue what a base price is on anything. Second, the food wasn't hot. I can forgive some lack of expected flavor if the food is hot. I got Tres Amigos ($21) because I wanted to try a few different items and it was luke warm. The steak on the tostada was chewy and it over all lacked that kick of flavor I was expecting. The beans and rice are very good, I will say that. My boyfriend got the enchiladas ($14) and his was warmer and had some more flavor. We also asked for cokes and were given two bottles. Which is cool but $3.50 with no refills obviously. For $55 with tax and tip, I expect hot and flavorful food.

Todos las comidas es excelente aqui Micheladas es refrescante y el servicio es perfecto con sonrisas

If you want some great authentic Mexican food, go to la cruzada! It is the best Mexican spot here in Miami, very authentic and makes your feel like your in Mexico. The food is so delicious and the tortillas are made from scratch. I had the pozole here today and it was delicious! Great service, very nice people and right next door there is a Mexican super market where you can get so much at a great price.

The place is very cute and authentic looking., for that alone I went and based on the great reviews. The Menu looked great, but no prices.. so beware on up charges on certain things. I don't understand why not put the prices down. Other than that the food was tasty, but not hot Not presented in the way the pictures I saw were and I've had better so this was a tough act to follow. Also, they didn't have Salsa or Pico de Gallo. It seemed like they ran out. That's why I'm giving 3 stars. DO NOT get the Margarita, it's not a typical Margarita your used to. It's a self made recipe they make because they don't have a liquor license. The Waitress warned me they don't return drinks, I thought, ok I would never do that and now I see why. It tasted like a sugary nothing and they would not tell me much about what's in it I asked twice and it actually gave me a stomach ache. Very disappointing since I really wanted a great Margarita In homestead. I wish she would have suggested something else that would have been a great game changer. Get the beer in stead. The service, started good then we barely saw her after that. Based on my overall experience I will never go back. There's better places in Miami. I really wanted to love it here.

We came to Schnebly's for wine tasting and decided to stop by and eat Mexican food. The food is flavorful and good but the portions are lacking. My fajitas came with a very very small portion of rice and salad. I had only asked for that since I am trying not to eat carbs. I was literally still hungry and ordered a 14$ chicken soup. I don't think the portions are sufficient for the price.