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Bongos cuban cafe

601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
(786) 777-2100
Ranked #403 of 1,258 restaurants in Miami
3.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Price range: INR1,126 - INR2,252
Cuisines: Cuban
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Hollywood, Florida
Top Contributor
136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This place was good but not my place had too many teenagers.. More

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Miami, Florida
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Bongos alWays promises to be an excellent evening out. Bring your friends, the more the merrier. More

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See 25 more reviews by 1TravelingMan39 for Miami
florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Twice now we have tired to go to Bongos prior to a Miami Heat game only to be greeted at door by a hostess who announces that the restaurant was bought out for the night for a private gathering. Huh, on a game night? In the past we had come here not for the food because it's simply okay- the... More

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See 2 more reviews by zamfamtravel for Miami
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Way overpriced for drinks..they add on tip even if less than party of 6. Just at the bar...an 18% tip was added on. 16 for a glass of wine? Really? Presentation was NOT to be desired. I could have gotten better Arroz con pollo at Pollo Tropical for more than 1/2 the cost. Bathrooms dirty... two times I told staff... More

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New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The service, drinks, food, atmosphere, music. Everything was good. Their mojitos are the best I've ever had!!! More

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pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Food was delicious. Atmosphere is fun, lots of music, bongos to play, big screens to watch. Service was good. Would definitely go again! More

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New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Good atmosphere, drinks are good. the food is so-so. Definitely not your traditional Cuban cuisine. The cerviche was a snow ball with bits of seafood. I wouldn't go back...it's more of a place to have a drink than expect fine cuisine. More

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See 2 more reviews by Truebleu11 for Miami
Huntsville, AL
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Not sure I would come back. Service was really weird and felt like I was being stared at by the staff....Service was a little slow even with an empty restaurant. More

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Mexico Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Loved band playing live, I liked the atmosphere was fun being there... More

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See 3 more reviews by Lyita for Miami
Miami, Florida
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

We went on a weekday (Wednesday) and I guess that is why it was completely empty. The place is nice (decoration) and must be good for dancing during the weekends, but definitively the food is terrible. Mojitos were not good at all. There are better places to have dinner in Miami by far. The services was good though. More

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