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El Novillo Restaurant - Steakhouse in Miami Gardens, Florida

El Novillo Restaurant

4.3 (1921 reviews)

15450 New Barn Rd #110, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Nicaraguan restaurant
Bar
Central American restaurant
Family restaurant
Latin American restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house

About El Novillo Restaurant - steak house in Miami Gardens, Florida

Grass-fed steaks, plus seafood & other Nicaraguan specialties served amid Spanish colonial decor.

Customer Review Summary

El Novillo Restaurant receives high praise for its amazing service and flavorful Nicaraguan food. Diners recommend the gallo pinto, carne asada, and especially the churrasco, often noted as the best they've ever had. The portions are described as large and satisfying, making it great for groups or date nights. Guests enjoy the lively atmosphere, with live music and a pleasant interior. While most reviews are very positive, a few concerns include higher pricing and the lack of traditional red chile sauce. Reservations are advised, especially during busy times, to avoid long wait times. Overall, it's recommended for anyone seeking authentic Nicaraguan cuisine.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
1291
4
314
3
107
2
59
1
150
Based on 1921 reviews

Mister Pepe

4 weeks ago

Great time here and amazing service also the drinks are fire I really recommend the place and don’t forget the gallo pinto and carne asada that’s the top plate on my list

Jason George

3 months ago

This was our first time here and we will be back! The service was excellent, the food was amazing and the sangria is recommend! Best Churrasco I've ever had.

Roberto Vizcon

4 months ago

Flavorful Nicaraguan food. Good service. Churrasco, red beans and rice, fried plantains. Very good portions. Excellent garlic toasts.

Rob Tetreault

7 months ago

Had a work lunch with a few coworkers here. First time visiting but well worth coming to if you enjoy Nicaraguan food. It was delicious. Everything was smooth and enjoyable.

Vasilii Luchnikov

6 months ago

Look. You have to go there. The portions are insane. Tonight I ordered a SMALL sampler, but you can actually feed a small army with this one dish. Also the service is great, the guys are nice and friendly.

Moises E

7 months ago

Pros: Great place for date night. Live music, beautiful interior atmosphere, and if you haven't yet tried it, they have Toña beer, which is native to Nicaragua. The food was great. Carne asada was cooked perfectly. Portions are large, and the quality of the food is of the highest. Cons: I still think it's a little out of range when it comes to pricing. Also, for the nica food lovers, they dont have the red chile sauce we're used to seeing at the fritangas. Instead, they have sauce that is almost like ketchup. Overall, it's a great place if you haven't been there. Definitely authentic Nicaraguan cuisine. I do recommend this it. Also, this place is way better than the other Novillo on Bird Road.

Leidi Chavez

10 months ago

This last time visiting we went the day before Mother’s Day and the restaurant was literally packed, but Im glad we had reservations therefore we didn’t have to wait that long to get a table. I asked the host and the waiting time was over 40 minutes for those without reservations so if you plan to visit I recommend you making one. They had a live singer playing nice oldies songs which was nice. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and the service was on point, they were always checking on us to refill our waters and make sure we were ok. The food was fresh and very tasty and they give you plenty of rice, sweet plantains, and mariquitas with each plate.

RICK JP

1 month ago

It's a great place to eat. They have live Hispanic music, and the food is fresh. My only concern is that they charge extra for condiments.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12–10:30 PM
Monday 12–9:30 PM
Saturday 12–10:30 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9:30 PM
Tuesday 12–9:30 PM
Wednesday 12–9:30 PM

Price Range

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