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Lona Cocina Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.5
4.5
2591 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
Celebrated chef Pablo Salas brings Lona Cocina Tequileria to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Lona, offers an eclectic, modern twist on traditional Mexican cooking in a chic, yet funky environment. A diverse menu includes ceviches, crab-infused guacamole, tostadas, tacos, meats from the grill and shareable sides at an affordable price. The outdoor patio and bar offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean and beach serving a special menu of snacks, small plates and tacos as well as a selection of agave-centric craft cocktails, freshly-made margaritas, house-made sangrias, Micheladas (perfect for the beachfront vibe) and, for true tequila worshipers, agave flights. Private and semi-private dining options are available for groups of 10 to 200 guests.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Regional Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (954) 245-3069

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Pablo Salas

  • Catering

    Private dining available for special occasions from 10 to 200 guests. We have 4 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Lona Cocina Tequileria can accommodate all of your special event needs. Private and semi-private dining available for 10 to 200 guests. We have 5 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.

  • Private party contact

    Leticia Canossa, Private Dining Sales Manager: (954) 245-3064

  • Neighborhood

    Central Beach

  • Cross street

    Beach Boulevard

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Entrance, Diners receive validation from 7 am-3 pm is $6, and the price for the night is $8 for 3 hours. Sunday is$8 for 3 hours.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    $49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy chef attended action stations and bottomless brunch cocktails for $49 per person including unlimited margaritas, mimosas, and bloody marys.

Offers

  • Wine Not?

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
    Mondays | 6pm–Close Get ready for the week ahead and indulge with 50% off select bottles of wine.

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What 2,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh food, great location, and fun atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
  2. EmilyR

    Cincinnati

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I’ve eaten here twice now. I enjoyed it. Obviously enough to go back. Tonight my dining partner and I shared the lump crab guacamole and the ceviche. The ceviche had octopus and shrimp In it, along with some clean veggies. It was very refreshing. The guacamole was a very fair portion. It wasn’t overly salted, or overly spiced. It was really nice. They even brought veggies for me to have instead of the chips to make it even healthier. I would recommend Lona’s for a date, a group of friends, a family outing or even solo. It’s a great environment. I will say, the only down side I saw was the service. They are very friendly but spread thin. I highly recommend ordering everything you can while you have their attention or it’ll be a long wait before they circle back to you.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY. The food and drinks were on point and beyond amazing. I’m probably gonna be back tomorrow. The food was truly delicious. Definitely will recommend to everyone! And oh wait ask for Gibiola to be your server. So energetic. And a shot out to John, yadriana and Karen for the good table they sat us at
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Nothing was bad the food was good … omelettes amazing!! Pretty bummed about shrimp ceviche with tiny salad shrimp. Taco bar was good. Hard to get refills on drinks and very noisy. Didn’t leave feeling bad about the experience but also wasn’t wowed.
  5. juliep

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations, so we were seated right away. FAST food service! The tuna nacho was amazing!
  6. WilliamW

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to go here a 2nd time. Incredible Mexican food, wonderful service on overall views. We will certainly be back, join us!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good ambiance but music was a tiny bit loud. Linda was so good to us and Karen was very nice
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tacos! A bit pricey but I'm vacation they were truly worth it! So delicious if I'm back in the area next year I'll definitely go there again! Elisa and Karen were amazing to us and Nelson was the best server ever
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster quesadillas are the best! We make a point to go here to dine. Great place!
  10. ArielleV

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent and food exceeded our expectations
  11. Jenn

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our second time here. First time we went around brunch time and second time we went for a late lunch. Food is solid. Definitely get the lobster quesadilla and margaritas. Lots of flies at the time we went in the afternoon, but would go again.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a good place for a date! The lobster quesadilla was SO GOOOOD. Elisa such a sweet woman and Karen very accommodating I appreciate you girls.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    THE best lobster quesadilla of my life. Been there many times, never left disappointed. Food is spectacular. The tacos are exceptional, the taco of the month is always on point. The staff amazing, Yoli and Karen were friendly and accommodating. Shouting them out all the time!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I liked the food very much. Karen was very friendly and Nelson was awesome
  15. JohnP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very tasty dishes and drinks, especially liked the yellowtail appetizer! Had a few Margaritas, they are honest. Can't beat an ocean view for an afternoon of dining. One negative note: chaotic parking with multiple dead-end lanes and no one directing. There are no reasonable alternatives, parking is tight everywhere in Ft. Lauderdale, you must park at the Westin (hint: pick middle lane). Although not cheap, the prices represent good value for quality and quantity of services received, with a priceless outside dining view. I would definitely recommend!
  16. TedandLisa

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, service, view and atmosphere. Mexican food done in a deliciously unique way. We would love to come back. The reason for the noise rating is that they are as close to the beach as you can get which means close to vehicles driving by but that’s just part of the atmosphere.
  17. OpenTable

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had so much fun with brunch! Shout out to John, yadriana, Karen, Elisa and yolani for making us live a great experience and the manager Kheyla was amazing as well! The DJ and the instruments were fantastic I couldn’t stop dancing and Nicky our server was awesome as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the DJ it was so fun to come for brunch. With all that has happened to the food industry the past couple of years I can honestly say Lona has done a great job with choosing a staff that cares about the customers. Karen and John 🙌🏼 thank you guys for being so welcoming. They are Top knotch. The food is excellent, served with some great sides from the kitchen. The atmosphere very nice also. To not go and check it out would be a big mistake. Easy 5 stars for this place
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing brunch with great music and the staff was awesome. They even did a train around the restaurant! It was great. Shout out to Gibiola, karen, John for the amazing treatment. Will come back again and have more fun!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What wonderful brunch experience! Spectacular place and super polite and attentive staff, shout to Karen and John! The DJ and ambiance were wonderful! I really recommend Lona brunch!
  21. DianeG

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. We live here and so we go often to Lona
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with really good food and outstanding service. The location and views are terrific.
  23. DavidP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Excellent service and excellent food! The lobster quesadilla is a must!
  24. DanielC

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Loved the ambiance - ocean view, fresh air, Cuban music. Service was friendly and efficient. Drinks were cool. But food was disappointing. Liked our guacamole with chips. Al Pastor burrito meat was sparse and dry with too much rice. Shrimp tacos had slaw and sauce dumped all over as a mess instead of being able to eat each taco individually.
  25. Janskiw

    Fort Lauderdale

    59 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The food was less than stellar. Queso fundito seemed to be made with a cheese sauce and not just cheese which made it more gluey than gooey. Crab guac was good but crab meat on it was tiny shreds of undefinable crab. Stay with the plain guac For entrees I had the fish tacos which were huge! But filled with lots of stuff that fell off before taking a bite and had nothing to make the fish sing. The fish was a mild , batter dipped and was fried nicely. My wife had the carne Asada taco which again were huge but not great. The carne asada was more of a beef stew meat with none of that good grilled flavor that you typically get with asada. We did enjoy what appear to be fresh corn tortillas used for the tacos, fundito and the chips. Margaritas were just ok. And salsa was lack luster. Ambiance is nice but there are much better Mexican food options around and just down the street at El Vez.
  26. OpenTable

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for lunch. Service was great. The music was a bit loud but we could still hear everything. The lobster quesadillas was recommended by one of the hostesses and it was amazing thank you Karen and our server Nelson was so funny and super friendly
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came for the lobster quesadilla 🙌🏼 staying delicious like always. My server Carlos was great and Thank you ladies for the great table too, Karen and Elisa 🤍
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my parents there for they’re anniversary. One of our favorite places to go food is always great and staff is very professional But today they made the whole experience amazing the manager kheyla is always friendly and goes above and beyond to make all customers make sure that they enjoy the experience at this restaurant. But I can’t leave out Carlos our server was awesome 5 stars aren’t enough. And Elisa and Karen were sweet to us from the beginning
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The music was a bit loud but everything else was perfect. The food was so good and the staff super friendly overall thank you Elisa and Karen for helping us with a good table
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Karen recommended the lobster quesadilla off the menu and oh my god it was amazing. Elisa was also very welcoming as soon as we stepped into the restaurant. This place has such an amazing staff.
  31. OpenTable

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm Mexican. So when I tell you this was by far the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been in 2 years. Believe me. Absolutely coming back. Thank you to the staff who treated me so well, Karen and Elisa and our server Nelson were amazing.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to have a wonderful lunch. Great pieces of food. The lobster quesadilla was soooo good. Staff grade 10! Ask for kheyla the manager. Great woman and her hostesses Elisa and Karen were great as well.
  33. AriannaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience at Lona like always ! Food is always on point and the service is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very loud so be prepared! But Morgan made my experience amazing!! Will be back to see her :)
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Birds are a bit of a problem for outdoor dining
  36. LarrieM

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience! Combination of phenomenal food, Service and location. Will be back next time in the area. We had a great time.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very special! We had a great time, I took my mom , mother in law and grandma to celebrate Mother’s Day and they all had a blast! Food ambiance drinks . Everything was 10/10. We are definitely coming back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was overall a great experience. We went for Mother’s Day brunch, our server was Nicole - she was fantastic! She made sure we knew where everything was since our seats were a ways from the buffet, and was extremely attentive. The mariachi band was awesome! The food was delicious! We’ll certainly go back for another Sunday brunch!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Britney was our server and she was incredible, attentive and a great personality. Thank you for acknowledging my pregnant wife.
  40. MitchO

    Miami

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    18% service fee was unexpected! We were served by a waiter and a hostess. Well the food: had the fish tacos. They were okay. Salsa and chips good. Iced teas had to go back as they had no flavor. We had an issue with dessert: the menu said chocolate brownie had peanuts, we asked the waitress if the peanuts were in it or do they just add them in..she said the brownie had them mixed in it. When dessert came, they just poured jarred peanuts under the ice cream. She was pleased to tell us that they put them “on the side for us.” I don’t think she understands that someone with a peanut allergy cannot have them on the same plate- AT ALL! After all, they brought us a new brownie dessert without nuts (she could have just asked the kitchen. Most restaurant staff are more careful and educated on menu items containing nuts). Overall, you come here for the view, not the food. Our waiter provided good service!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lona Cocina Tequileria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 245-3069.

Lona Cocina Tequileria is rated 4.5 stars by 2591 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lona Cocina Tequileria

321 N. Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Beach Boulevard

  • Neighborhood

    Central Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Regional Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Entrance, Diners receive validation from 7 am-3 pm is $6, and the price for the night is $8 for 3 hours. Sunday is$8 for 3 hours.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Pablo Salas

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (954) 245-3069

  • Catering

    Private dining available for special occasions from 10 to 200 guests. We have 4 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Lona Cocina Tequileria can accommodate all of your special event needs. Private and semi-private dining available for 10 to 200 guests. We have 5 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.

  • Private party contact

    Leticia Canossa, Private Dining Sales Manager: (954) 245-3064

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