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Review:  Excuse me of my shortness, we just returned from the restaurant...
The skirt steak and chimi churri was the best out of four entree's ordered tonight.
Not much on the wine list (per glass)...
Beans and rice were yummy.
Pork entree had a lot of fat on/in it....wouldn't get again
Rice dish was yummy

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Review:  My hotel the South Beach Plaza Villas Hotel recommended Larios for dinner. It was only a short walk down Beach. We got there very very busy and we were up in the air on if Larios was worth the wait. Thank god we did we stayed. Larios is more then worth an hour or more wait. We were seated on the second floor. Larry and Efrin were there to welcome us. They asked us were we were from and had some some great conversation with them  both. We ordered the Starters and they came in a very respectable time. They were to die for. This was only the first surprise of the night. We finished and had a little wait till the main course. I like that. There was no hurry to feed you and push you out the door. Then the best Cuban food I have ever had started to hit our table. Every single bite was total bliss of pure heaven. It was better then sex. I can not wait to go back to South Beach Miami and try everything on the menu. I love Cuban food and have never had Cuban any better then this. The 2nd floor is more laid back and not as noisy as the lower level which had a DJ who was burning incents the were bad on my breathing. The outside patio is very very busy as well. I would ask for the 2nd floor and for Larry and Efrin to serve you. They are to bomb and very laid back and casual. I wanted to bring them home with me and keep them to myself.

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Drinks: Mojito
Starters: Masitas De Puerco and Fried Plantain    Chips and the Potato Balls
Main Course: Bistec La Milanesa and Churrasco
Best Floor: 2nd Level
Best Servers: Larrey and Efrin
Price came up to 140.00 before tip for 3 people and we were so stuffed we needed rolled out.
 

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Review:  when we went to miami, we heard about Lario's and we tried it...superb!

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Review:  I live in Miami and whenever I have visiting guests I always take them to Lario's on the beach.  I'm really surprised to read some of the reviews because this is one of the best and most affordably priced restaurants on south beach.  The food is great, the staff is not only beautiful but always so friendly and accommodating.  On fri and sat evenings there is usually a live Cuban band which gets the whole place going.  I recommend this place to anyone visiting and even those living here in Miami.  Definitely one of the best hands down!

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Review:  The food at Larios was delicious, however, this does not make up for the poor service, limited menu and indigestion that my fellow guests and I experienced.  With the limited food options that were exhibited on the menu, we found it disappointed to find that no beans accompanied the main entrees, which is customary in all Latin cuisines. 

After waiting forty five minutes for the server to simply bring us our check, my fellow guests and I experienced the worst case of indigestion and heart burn for the rest of our 3 day stay. I do not recommend Larios restaurant to anyone visiting the South Beach area until they provide better service, a more thorough menu and a gastroenterologist.

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Review:  We tried the ropas viejo which was delicious and the pulled chicken which was just chopped up friend chicken, both serviced with delicious fried plantains. The black beans and rice were dried out. The people watching from our sidewalk table was the best part of the meal. Our waiter was authentic Cuban and very attentive. He called us "Sweetheart". It was confusing that this is now "Bongo's" restaurant (the same as the one in Downtown Disney)  Parking is quite difficult and we had a long walk. We didn't realize that this is all metered parking as the pay box was far away. Fortunately, we didn't get a ticket. Inside Larios was beautiful, however, there was a private party going on so we had to eat outside. It was the warmest night in January so it was quite balmy.

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Review:  We love Larios/Bongos.  We  have been to SoBe close to 30 times and we never miss Larios. In the over priced SoBe scene, Larios is a bargain.  The Mojitos are great and we have never been upgraded to a souvenir glass, as mentioned below.  I recommend the pork chunks appetizer, the whole snapper, the roasted/marinated chicken, and you must have sweet plantains/black beans/and rice.  We can usually eat for less than $65 with a drink each.  A bargain for SoBe. Check and see which nights they have live Cuban Music.

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Review:  As the other reviewers mentioned, the Mojito's were fantastic but if you don't specify, they automatically upgrade you to a souvenir glass for $15.95 rather than the $11.00 price on the menu. The food was mediocre. I've had better Cuban food at local sandwich huts in S. Miami. We had the Fried seafood combination platter as an appetizer, which was great but the fried pork was dry and flavorless. The Grouper also lacked flavor. The beans and rice were dry and heavy. But the Half chicken in creole sauce was pretty good. The location is great, right on Ocean but I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Cuban cuisine experience. I was disappointed to pay a $175 tab for "OK" food.

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Review:  This is where my husband proposed to me. The food is always good not to expensive which is great. It's really nice to sit there and relax and what the people walk by. Would recommend it.

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Review:  We are frequent South Beach visitors and dine at Larios on every trip.  It may be the best bargain on South Beach.  We love the pork chunk appetizer, the marinated chicken dinner, and always have the maduro plantains with black beans and rice.  No Larios experience is complete without a Mojito. It is great for a casual lunch.  If you are going for dinner, check with the hostess for the nights with live music in the dining room.  Once again- perhaps the best bargain on the  beach.  After dinner  go next door for dessert at the News Cafe.

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Review:  Me and my friends came down to South Beach awhile ago and we had an awesome time at Larios the food was great and the mojito's were awesome also. We dined there at least three times while we were in South Beach. I'm definitely looking forward to it again.

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Review:  We visit South Beach every year and have a list of favorite restaurants we always visit when we're down.  Larios was new to us this year and as a result of your write-up, we decided to give it a try.  Bottom line... It's on our list.  Atmosphere was great, our server made excellent recommendations, and the food was terrific.  This will definitely be one of our stops next year.

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Review:  My hubby and I had the best time ever...best food...best live music...best service...it was all good...we went on a Sunday nite.. we weren't rushed.. and encouraged to stay...have another glass of wine and enjoy the music.. the dancing staff.. and just everything that made it a good time.. thank you to all who works there...we WILL be back and have told everyone to go there if visiting Miami..

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Review:  When I visited South Beach I actually visited this restaurant twice. The food in Larios is very good especially the shrimps were delicious. The wait can be a bit long at times and they can also make some improvement in the service. But overall I definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Review:  Larios is on our list every time we go to Miami. Always long lines but the food makes up for it.

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Review:  Vaca Frita was too soft, and had no flavor-the Chef needs to know what "Sason Completa" is and get with the program.  I also believe they BS'd the bill - 2 bowls of soup, 1 tamale, a 15.95 entree for Vaca Frita & black beans (Separate) plus two sodas = $58 !! wow!

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Review:  Me and  my  husband  had a great dinning experience at  Larios, the  food  was amazing, the  Mojitos  were  perfect, not  so strong, but  strong, the service  was  ok, but it could  improve. overall I'll recommend it, and  I'm looking  forward  to dining  at Larios again on my  next  visit  to Miami.

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Review:  Music - Great; Dancing - Awesome; Food - Tasty; Bartenders - Friendly; Servers - Need to improve people skills and not act bothered by the customers.

Servers - Need to improve people skills.

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Review:  1-hour ten minute wait for lukewarm food, getting bread during the wait by request only.  Was there twice - first time not so bad. 2nd was horrible.

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Review:  On mother's day we chose to go to this restaurant and we were very disappointed. The server was rude and careless and seemed in a hurry at all times. Our appetizers came literally 60 seconds before our entree. The food was warm and not as tasty as we had imagined. At this restaurant it seems the servers treat their co-workers with more respect and attention then the people their serving.    

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Review:  I felt like I was back with my abuela and abuelo on the family Friday nights, music and food were great!!

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Review:  This is the best Cuban experience you can get in south beach. The mojitos are awesome and the bartenders making them are beautiful. Everything about Larios is amazing- don't miss it!

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Review:  My husband and I were very surprised.  Excellent menu.  The cuisine and dining ambiance are definitely South Beach.