Molina's Ranch Restaurant

Best place for Cuban food in the area. Their ox tail, Vaca frita, lechon, morros, cameron, and just about everything we tried was great. Staff was very friendly (though if you go, make sure to have a Spanish speaker in the party), we were seated promptly and the food came hot and fresh.

Tried Molinas Ranch for lunch , the restaurant is huge perfect for large parties, the menu is large too, food was delicious and came out fairly quick. The drinks were good and the service was 10/10. Recommended 100% , they also have the outside window for the coffee.

It was okay, great service and big portions! What I got a couple of items to share - Plantain chips, fried fish and liver steak (bonus Oxtail). The plantain chips came out warm, not sure if it is homemade or not, I do appreciate that it wasn't salty and the dipping sauce for this was great great (be warned, garlic-y), the liver steak was okay, cooked well with the onions on top. The fried fish I wish was better, it was not fresh.. so we got the oxtail which was so tender and soft! Very surprised by that. The mixed season rice has these pork rinds on it and it was no where near chewable... The white bean soup has okay, but it had pork/meat which I was surprised it had. Environment It was very late for me, so I didn't see much on the outside, but I was able to park very close to the restaurant on the back. The inside was very spacious with a lot of booth seating. Niceness of the staff Very nice staff and attentive. I wish that the waiter was a little more descriptive about the dishes though. i.e when I asked about the white bean soup, they left out the important details that there was pork in the soup as well. The server was very nice to swap out the fish dish that was not as fresh but I was surprised that the cost did not reflect the new dish name... Dollar It was mid-pricing. The total for the 3 dishes was 80. Yes I will try somewhere else.

Love this place because of the excellent service from Pedro and amazing Cuban food they serve. We look forward to our Sunday lunch with Pedro as our server. He has become like family to us. Best espresso and dessert too.

Service was great. The food is pretty good, however, I have to take a star out. A Cuban Sandwich always should have cheese, pickles and mustard. Otherwise, it should just be called ham and pork, there should be no need to ask for a Cuban and then tell them I want it with cheese, pickles and mustard, really...

This restaurant has amazing food! We came here looking for authentic cuban taste and we found it. They have black beans that reminded me of my grandmother's delicious potaje! My husband got the oxtail (rabo enccendido) and he said it was AMAZING! Palomilla steak is a must try! The staff is friendly, however the service is kind of slow. The food definitely worth it, so we're definitely coming back.

I ordered the chicken soup and crema de malanga. My coworker ordered another plate. I really liked the food. My other coworkers always buy from them he recommended. And didn't fail i will be buying again. And it's not expensive.

Big menu with all the Cuban classics and good lunch specials. Every time I've been here the dishes have been well made. Still trying to preserve that old Cuban "fine-dining" experience.

I liked the food I ordered, it was fast and food was good! I ordered fish sticks with congri and plantains and it was big enough to share with my mom. Also service was fast!

Stop by Molina's for take out dinner and I am sad to say that my meal was a disaster. The rice was mushy, plantains taste like frozen plantains, the vaca frita de pollo was bland & under cooked. Needless to say the beans and the onions were the stars of the show. The gentleman that took my order was pleasant. Overall, I would've ate a better at Pollo Tropical than Molina's. White Rice and Black, Beans Plantains, Vaca Frita de pollo

I recently dined at Molina's Ranch and had a pretty satisfying experience, deserving of a solid 4-star rating. I decided to go for the Tronchos De Pescado and Tostones, and one thing that stood out was how they lightly fried the grouper. It was just right, not overly oily, and it made the dish quite enjoyable. Now, as for the tostones, they were tasty, but I must admit they were a bit light on the salt. I guess they were aiming for a healthier twist, but a touch more salt would have elevated the flavors. The real star of the show here, though, is their Plantain chips. If you're a fan of plantain chips, you're in for a treat. They're perfectly crispy, and you'll find yourself reaching for more with every bite. Now, I'll be honest, Cuban food isn't my absolute favorite, but I can appreciate the effort put into the dishes here. Molina's Ranch is indeed one of the better places to enjoy Cuban cuisine. So, if you're looking for a decent meal and a taste of some fantastic plantain chips, give this place a shot. It's a worthy stop for those who appreciate Cuban flavors.

My husband had a churrasco with Galician soup, which he hoovered down. He said the soup was really good. I had the chicken chunks with black bean rice and sweet plantains, all were delicious. Their complementary Cuban bread was also yummy. My husband is Cuban and very particular about his Cuban food, we were both suitably impressed. The service was also efficient and friendly. We will be back.

Very good food and great customer service very affordable as well !!! Recommend 100 !!!!

I am shocked at the additional charges. They now charge a dollar for the bread provided before dinner, meal prices having increased drastically, and they also charge an additional fee for paying with a credit card. My favorite appetizer is now over a dollar per item. I paid $37 for 3 appetizer...ridiculous! The serving staff, many of whom have been longstanding, seem miserable and it shows in the lack of quality customer service they used to provide in the past. I have been eating at this restaurant for over 30 years. I started eating there back when they were a small establishment across the street. I just ate there tonight and I asked to speak to the manager to share my and concerns, and the manager never came to my table. I live in Broward now and this restaurant is no longer worth the drive for me.

I recently went to this restaurant for my first time and what a disappointment. Went during lunch time and order the lunch special of grilled chicken, congri, and maduro. The chicken had such a weird taste, it seemed like it was cooked with old oil or oil used to cook pork because it was just not the typical grilled chicken taste. For being one of "the best" Cuban restaurants in Hialeah it was a huge disappointment.

Absolutely love this Cuban restaurant! Service is fast and attentive even with having a large group. Food is served as ordered and delicious. Portions are large so you can take home leftovers. My favorite is the grilled palomilla with white rice and black beans. Other favorites of the night were the fried fish chunks. Definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion.

Food was overall good; good size portions and the service was quick ; although the waiter could have been a bit nicer . The place was easy to find and the ambience was nice.

Food is amazing! I ate palomilla with congri. They add chicharron to the congri and this is really good! Service is good too.

Casual attire. Friendly environment. Hostess is on point. Prices $$$ My husband has been coming to Molina's restaurant since 1985 from the restaurant was in the building next to the exciting location much smaller and it is still one of the most authentic Cuban cuisine still around even at the larger location they have made. We as a couple have been visiting the new location for about 12 years and live the food always. THE ONLY DRAW BACK IS THE EXPRESSO! The expresso is NOT GOOD it taste like it's BURNT HORRIBLE we have said this time after time to the Waite staff and we have tried the expresso on several occasions and still the same BURNT TASTE! Note to owner(s), Managemnt please check on your expresso maker. We would love to enjoy your expresso as we enjoy your cuisine. Enjoy you all! Cheers!

This is a breakfast review only Stopped in this morning for breakfast. The restaurant is under construction, but it is open. I had the number 1 scrambled. It comes with fries or house potatoes, Cuban toast and cafe con leche (coffee with milk) The eggs were good, the potatoes were not. The Cuban toast needs to be flattened more, a lot more. They were way to soft The service is average and the ambiance was boring. All in all it's not bad (for breakfast) I'll be reviewing lunch here at a later date.

Our last evening in Miami and we stopped at this Cuban restaurant at my sister's suggestion. Nondescript, but with a large and varied seating area, we were placed in their 'table section'. Their menu was quite possibly the most extensive menu at any restaurant I've been to in recent memory. Being that it was my last night in the ears, I had my hometown staple - Picadillo. It wasn't like my mom's, but it was authentic nonetheless. They served buttered Cuban bread in those nice elongated slices, a nice touch; and the service was very friendly and attentive - and he had a nice dry wit about him I liked. It was a good way to close out the trip. If you're in town, and roaming this area, this is a no-miss...

Was here like almost a year ago and hadn't stopped thinking of this place since. Seriously the best, fresh tasting Cuban food I've ever had and I've lived in Miami for over 30 years. I've had many of their sides as well as their fish chunks and rabo encendido. All very tasty as well as their batido de trigo. Definitely gotta try this place if in the Hialeah area.

Great food and service. Also the atmosphere beats most other cuban restaurants down here--except Versailles of course. I had the lechón asado and it was delicious. Very authentic and large enough portion to save the rest for lunch the next day. My date had picadillo. It was made.with tomatoes which she preferred. Personally I prefer without.

Food was good and service. The ambience was nice and attentive. Very good option to dine out

I found out this place after a Floridian native brought me to Molina's Ranch restaurant. There is a private parking lot with plenty of spaces throughout. They also have an outdoor area for those interested in to-go/pick-up. There are a few outdoor tables as well. Upon entrance, you will have to wait until someone seats you. The wait typically was 1-5 minutes when I was there. FOOD: Complimentary bread: Soft and warm, but they are not Cuban rolls!!! Don't eat too much of this because the main meal is a lot of food! Crispy Roasted Tostones with Garlic-Lime Mojo (4/5): The twice-fried plantain slices were great!! I've tried this at various Cuban restaurants, and I have to say this garlic-lime mojo sauce is the real deal. Very fresh. You can't really go wrong with frying food, so the winner is the garlic-lime mojo. Carne #1 (Roast pork, white rice, black beans, and yuca, 5/5): The two times I've ordered this, the roast pork always wins. It's very juicy with white and dark meat. They also add a good chunk of fried pork skin at the top, so it was nice to have a little crisp once in awhile. Rice was cooked perfectly. I mix the black beans into the rice and then devour everything all-together with a bit of hot sauce. Yuca is a root vegetable, and it was my first time trying it here. It's slightly nutty and sweet, and it went great along this dish. Carne #17 (Fried pork chunks, white rice, black beans, and yuca, 3/5): Another item to try is this one if you are not sure what to order! The side dishes are same as the #1, but this meat is fried rather than roasted. There will be about 4-5 pork chunks. It has never been overcooked and dry, but I still prefer the juicy roast pork. Service is decent. From my recent visit, it took 10-15 minutes after we were seated for someone to come check in. We were on a time crunch too! Food seems to come out fast though. Would I come back? Yes! I only get #1 and #17 though.

Your restaurant is slowly dying I asked if they have toast NO! The waiter said but then he brought me small breads that he could have easily made a toast with. The food BLAND the ambiance is as if you just entered a funeral home. Dead the chicken soup had ZERO taste they put spaghetti in the soup like the spaghetti you eat with meat in Italian food. Like guys taste the food taste it so you can figure it out. What happened to this place should be illegal it used to be so good.

It was a great experience, 10/10. The fastest service I ever had the food was fresh and very flavorful. It felt like soul food felt really good for my soul. It was a nice scenery and the staff was polite. The drinks were nice, fresh, and tasty. And don't let me get started about the Cuban bread and butter. It was delicious and they gave you as much as you wanted. Last but not least, the food was affordable. My friend had the chicken in sauce, rice and beans, sweet plantains, and fresh Tamarind juice. I had a nice skirt steak, white rice & beans, sweet plantains, and some fresh lemonade. You guys must come out here. It is good for date night, for friends and family for any occasion.

Best cuban food in all Hialeah! Best black beans, fish chunks, rope vieja, vaca frita, its all so delicious. Real cuban food. Service was excellent our waiter Pedro is the best!

My family and I came here for lunch and everything from service to the food was great! Very fresh and hot when it came out not over cooked it was just right. Our waitress Dinaorah was sweet and cordial and worked well even with our language barrier. If you crave good cuban food come here!

Molinas is my go to spot for a Sunday lunch or dinner with the parents. The " oxtail" is definitely most have if your visiting on a Sunday. The staff are nice and very helpful when answering questions about the menu. Great location thats been there forever!!!

It's ok used to be way better the staff was good the food after not having gone in a few years was not so great as I remembered it

Feeling nastalgic for some good Cuban food and weary of the copious amounts of food heaped on a plate at Havana Harry's I ventured to a once venerable institution: Molina's. We went on a Saturday night around 700ish and we thought for a minute it was closed. There were few patrons and we had a choice of seats. Our waiter took our order bistec a la milanesa without the tomato sauce, morros and maduros. The steak is your standard Cuban restaurant 1/2 a cow size and the servings were good. At first blush I noticed that the morros were really the red bean variety from Santiago Province. Ok no biggie, like I said I was jonesing for nostalgia. I took a bite of the bistec and the salt content blew me away. It was a miracle I didn't stroke out right there and then. For foodies high salt is indicative of two things: 1) cook doesn't know how to season; or 2) preserve slow moving meat/poultry dishes. I think it could've been both judging from the sparsity of patrons. My wife left 2/3 of her plate as she had the same issue. No questions from the server. We then ordered arroz con leche. We were brought leche con arroz. Such a soupy mix it was akin to a soup. We sent it back and they took it off the bill. Molinas felt tired, worn living on its past. Sometimes nostalgia looks better in the rear view mirror. It did tonight as I drove south on LeJeune back home eager to take my blood pressure medicine.

Stopped by here for breakfast with a friend on a Sunday. Surprisingly we were one of the only tables there. The location's decor is a bit dated but the food and service were great. They have a combination of breakfast items and each come with a side of Cuban toast and cafe con leche. I had the eggs over easy with the croquetas - excellent offering!

Went here on Christmas Eve to pickup a previously scheduled order of pork, congri and yucca. It was a huge disappointment. Everything tasted like old grease. I had asked the person who fulfilled my order if the yucca had mojo and said of course, but it was plain, without any mojo, garlic or onions. It had no citric. Everything tasted the same. I don't know what's worse the food or the service. We had to wait over two hours to get our order although we were given a specific time for pick up. The people that were late were the ones who got their orders first because they were over two hours late. Horrible food and super expensive.

The worse Cuban food ever. Vacafrita salada, croquetas with no flavor they used to have the best Moros this one the worse. The only good thing was the bread and platanitos maduros. Prices out of control.

This place is a classic in Hialeah. The food is amazing . The service is good. Palomilla steak is a must with the moros.

I had never visited this restaurant since it opened its doors back in the 1980's and I wish I had gone sooner. Great food (you must have their congrís), great customer service and a soothing ambience, without bright daylights shining on you. The menu is impressive but the taste will take you back home. Excellent!

Great place for kids/ families/ big parties. We came in a Saturday 11:30am with 2 little ones and everyone was lovely and very attentive! We ordered the kids chicken tenders with fries and it was fresh and delicious. We ordered lechon and bistec de palomilla, both were fantastic! Highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back often (especially since Versailles isn't good, so excited we found a great Cuban place!).

Best grouper fingers in Miami! Fantastic homemade Cuban/Puerto Rican food! A must! I have yet to find a plate I don't like!

Went there for the special of the day...oxtail. This is one of the better ones I've tried in Miami but just a tiny bit on the greasy side which is a deal breaker for me and the reason why I have a few faves elsewhere. Other than that, the maduros(sweet fried plantains) are home made which is awesome because a lot of Cuban places opt for the frozen one and it's not the same. Service was top notch, very attentive, welcoming and friendly waiters at the time of visit. Ambiance is casual and good for families and the prices are reasonable.

I always love this place but today was bad First ordered soup no bread when I asked they brought 3 little cold pieces Arroz con pollo the worst I have ever had and it was COLD

Worth a visit food is pretty good and reasonable prices, the way Cuban food should be, good and affordable.

Now I remember why I never go to Molina's. I mean... between my last time there and the one before that, it was more than five years? At least I think. Anyway, we went randomly one night. My companion ordered a chicken dish, I think, and was just fine with it. What he had wanted to drink though, they were out of. Whatever - no big deal except it took two waiters to find this out as they were giving out contrary info. The service was slower than watching paint dry. I had a chicken noodle soup and it was pretty bland, but hey, it got my cold to go away faster, so I'm not going to complain much. As usual for this type of restaurant, they give you complimentary Cuban bread. This was probably the best part. Well, that and the prices. They are affordable. I just think it's one of those places I won't go out of my way for - it's sad, too, as I'm a Hialeah resident and I want to support local businesses.

We went for lunch to celebrate the life of Madrina, this was a favorite place of hers. We ordered the Boliche Special and Masa de Puerco Fritas. Both dishes came with Moros & Maduros. The Boliche was moist and fork tender, and a nice size slice of meat. It was not stuffed. The sauce was flavorful. The Pork was crisp on the outside, moist in the inside. Moros and Maduros were good. Flan de Queso Crema, for dessert to die for. Melt in your mouth stuff. Cuban coffee ended the meal. Service was friendly and prompt.

Good comfort food restaurant, nothing out of the ordinary. A small note I found the mussels beard in my mix seafood creole.

Amazing delicious food very good !! Liver was flavorful. Churrasco was tender and soft !!

Molina's restaurant is good. Great cafeteria/ restaurant in Hialeah. I have been coming here for years and until now Yelp reminded me that I hadn't written a review. Molina's is a big Cuban style restaurant with a full bar. Visited mostly by locals and business people in the area, molina's provides great service and a good menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eventhough I have been here many times I usually only have the roast pork with moros. This "moro" rice is very good here, it is moist and garnished with small fried belly pieces... delicious. Overall anything you order is pretty good; big portions, cold beer and good service are what makes this place what it is. Definitely give it a try.

I'm so glad I decided to give them a try!! I was really feeling for some authentic Cuban food and this spot nailed it. Due to COVID-19 they are offering outdoor dining and ensures that seatings are distance apart. The outdoor area is covered and they also have fans going to keep it cool. The customer service is superb!! The waiters were friendly nice and ensures to check in on us to see if we needed anything. The menu has a lot of options to choose from and delicious authentic juices. We ordered the fried chicken with rice and beans and tostones and the chicken Milanesa. The fried chicken was not breaded, and the skin was super crispy and well seasoned . It was so yummy. The chicken Milanesa had a creamy cheese sauce. The beans were seasoned to perfection and went well with the amazing white rice . The prices were reasonable and the service was quick . The menu has a few dessert options. In all it was a great experience as it's worth the visit .

Went here for lunch on a Saturday and had an excellent experience. There is easy parking in the attached parking lot. They have a window to order coffee or snacks. I saw people coming inside to get carry out. The restaurant is very nice inside and staff is dressed professionally. I was expecting a casual Cuban cafe it was definitely much nicer. Our server brought us toasted Cuban rolls with butter. I had the roast pork. At $12.95 it is a great deal. The pork was fresh, flavorful, and tender. It came with a layer of pork skin on top that was crunchy. You get a choice of yuca or plantains. The black beans were flavorful and creamy. My friend had the steak sandwich, It came with multiple slices of fresh tomato, romaine lettuce and was served on toasted Cuban bread. It was served with little potato chip fries. It was a good deal at $7.95. Our server kept our drinks full without us asking. Overall, an excellent experience!

Molina is great for a fast lunch! I have to say that my one favorite food is their arroz congris or in English is black bean rice ! I struggle removing the pork from it but its very tasteful ,it's the reason I go back ! Their frituras de malanga are also on point

I have not been here in 10 years. I visited twice last week for lunch. I went early, and I was one of perhaps 5-7 people in the place. Not exactly a busy restaurant. My, how things have gone downhill. The ONLY good thing is the mariquitas/mojo appetizer. They are outstanding; truly the best ever. Thin, crisp, not oily, an nice and garlicy. Everything else is in dire need of improvement. Let us start with the service. The waiter (same one both times, dang it) is annoyed that his valuable time is wasted on us customers. I should have sent up a flare to get this guy's attention. Visit #1: Tuesday. Met a friend for lunch. The boliche was super tender, but flavorless. How do they eliminate flavor from boliche? This is also the first time that I have seen boliche come without a nice rich, dark, brown sauce. Rather, they serve a thin, watery sauce. The moros were so dry, The cafecito was serve without foam, without sugar, and was quite watery. Wow! In Hialeah, I think that is actually illegal. It was crapola. My friend had fish, and that was dry too. Visit #2: Thursday. Just me. Or was it Wednesday? Whatever. It was last week, and I would already like to forget this place. Piccadillo. Flavorless and feeble. Black beans - separate from the rice this time, at my request, were also flavorless. Geez, Cuban food is known for flavor. Sazon! Sazon? Why is the serving staff so p*ssed off? Are they upset at the world? Maybe Molina's has changed ownership; that usually starts the downfall. If you want AVERAGE Cuban food and a serving staff that is annoyed that you dared to show up, this is your place. If you want better than average, the other million places in will be better.

Prices have gone up to the point of ridiculous !! Most dishes $20 up for entrees that can be had elsewhere for much less money. Food is good. Moros are amazing ! But service is very poor. Water glasses go unfilled and to get bread you have to request it. Service walks around the restaurant aimlessly and they pay no attention to the customers. A real disaster !

Excelente food good costumer service ambiance I like the place good Cuban food and recommend

Great place is good service. The Vaca Frita is top notch and probably the best in Miami. Don't pass up on ordering the Mariquitas with mojo (the bomb). The boliche is another of my favorites their. Bottom line... it's all good and deserves a 4.5

The food was delicious! I would definitely come back! The white rice and black beans were my favorite! The server www nice. The passion fruit/pineapple drink was tasty!

The only reason's that it even gets 3 is because of the service we got ,but the food was bad the pork chunks were hard and greasy the ox tail which is very expensive was hard as a rock would not recommend.

This is my second time here for a business lunch. So when you come to Hialeah and want Cuban food this is the place. First off the service is excellent we were directed to a booth when we arrived and immediately placed our drink orders. I had water as did my colleague and the other person in my party a Coke. They bring out a basket of Cuban rolls and butter. I cannot resist and they are delicious. For my main course I have the shrimp in a tomato based sauce served with white rice and plantains. There is no way you leave this place hungry or able to eat again that day. My colleague has the shredded beef with white rice and plantains as well. We skip dessert as we walk out like we just ate lead Probably my system is in carb fest overload and needs to process or take a siesta ie nap.

Great skirt steak. 3rd time I've been here and great every time. Service was on point.