Yuca Restaurant

09/10/08

Great Customer Service, Yummy Food, Awesome Cocktails...

by lawaldie

Had just arrived in South Beach and took a walk from the Gansevoort. Somehow found the Lincoln Rd Mall by chance and decided to take a chance when we saw the menu outside. It was the first time we were asked how the salmon should be prepared. Salmon?!!! Man, I was wondering how good it would be if they paid so much attention to detail. My fiance loved the salmon and I loved the Churassco..I admit I tried her salmon and it was so tender and flavorful..mmmmm..But best of all was the Margarita del Mar (served in a martini glass)..I thought it might not be enough but it was the Best margarita I have had and not watered down like any drink you pretty much find in South Beach..I ordered 2....Great Experience. Be prepared to spend approx. 150 dollars to 200 dollars for two....it was totally worth it.

• Pros: Drinks and Food
• Cons: Need to turn up the A/C

09/01/08

Flavorful authentic Cuban

by black9971

We loved this restaurant. Based on past reviews from 2006 and before, we assume this restaurant is now under new management or has a new chef de cuisine. Let me first say that we ate here during Miami Spice, which is basically Restaurant Week everywhere else but lasts 2 months in Miami. The prix fixe menu is smaller portions of appetizer, entree and dessert for $36. The waiter was a little resistant to us ordering off the Miami Spice menu, which is only to be expected considering the differences in price. Once we asked for the menu a second time and were clear, he warmed up considerably. The person who complained about mineral or sparkling water must have never been to a nice restaurant before because everyone knows that's a standard "upsell" question asked by waiters. We ordered a bottle of white wine off the wine list, but they were out of it. So he recommended a bottle only $2 more that was good. The bread was a bit chewy and tough, but the herbed butter was nice. My sister got the tasajo, which was good. I got the Spanish piquillo peppers, per our waiter's recommendations, which was delicious! We both got the churrasco, which we both really enjoyed. We also both got the chocolate tres leches cake, which was very moist and yummy. Since the portions were smaller, we felt perfectly content but not stuffed at the end of the meal.

• Pros: great food, good location on lincoln road
• Cons: pricey

07/28/08

it was just right...

by ramosger

I have just returned from Miami and my 1st night there I decided to give myself a treat. Yucca was just right.

I had a passion fruit (parcha) mojito that was fabulous and an appetizer as my meal which was just the right portion since it was already 10pm. I had the Seafood Puteria and it was certainly tasty, not bland. I will also add that the presentation was just as good and made my dinner even more of a treat.

Being right on Lincoln Rd gives you the opportunity to eat something, enjoy it and as a bonus, you get to do some people watching. Enjoy it!

• Pros: outdoor/indoor seating, people watching, good mojitos
• Cons: try more things on the menu