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Talavera Cocina Mexicana

4.5
4.5
981 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
A delicious blend of old and new world Mexico, Talavera features a variety of popular Mexican dishes varying from recipes that originated in traditional street markets to others that have been refined in the classic restaurants of Mexico City. A large selection of Tequilas and Mezcales (more than 300) along with amazing mixology that includes all the classics. A selection of dishes that have been around in the Mexican culture for generations, following the classic recipes prepared with top-quality ingredients and freshness. A cherry wood grill that adds flavor to all our prime quality meats, fish, and seafood. All these come together in a modern, warm, clean, sophisticated environment that houses old-world Mexican comfort food, creating a contrast that makes TALAVERA a unique- hard to match experience today and tomorrow.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (305) 444-2955

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Hector Lopez

  • Neighborhood

    Coral Gables

  • Cross street

    Giralda Ave.

  • Parking details

    On street parking using paybyphone or by the meter.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 981 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Mexican

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  1. FrancesN

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. A must try. We had Guacamole, ceviche, skirt steak and a first with green sauce. It was all delicious!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excelente atencion al detalle por el bartender jose; fue una gran experiencia de sabores en las bebidas brindadadas.👏👏
  3. Ossie

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food wasGreat ,our server was on point Great drinks also Would definitely recommend!
  4. Blecherj

    Miami

    54 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Wanted the reincarnation of this restaurant to be better. Interior redone very nicely, though booming DJ music created a very noisy vibe. Sat outside to avoid. Waiter put order in for app and entrees at same time resulting in an overloaded table and rushed experience. Snapper overcooked and hard. Ceviche good and plentiful. Craft cocktail tamarind margarita good.
  5. Koko920

    Denver

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice remodel look and feel.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the vibe of this restaurante always love coming here to have lunch and dinner, best service especially when I was sitting at the bar Jose was very lovely and attentive. The drinks are incredible and the foods and savory and delicious.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the meal and ambiance. Server was excellent !
  8. MelanieE

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Same great quality food and excellent service as before - all out dishes were great, especially the fish ceviche. Miss the Talavera decir, though!
  9. MariaT

    Miami

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was ok service was not that good food was good but i asked for NO spice and my food was spicy. old fashion margarita was good
  10. JudithL

    Miami

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Margarita was amazing.
  11. Freddyt3

    Richmond

    107 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic food and professional service. But the noise level is excruciatingly loud. Almost unbearable. We’ll return, but only if we can get an outside table! BTW, our 20 year old grandson complained about the noise and he’s a professional musician!
  12. ErnestoG

    West Palm Beach

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The service was a bit slow at the start, but the food came out fresh and hot, which is very good. Then for the check, it took a while.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We asked for items advertised on their Yelp and IG accounts and the waiter said it was recently changed and most of what they show is not what they served. The food was over cooked and overly salty. We got the mahi mahi tacos and carne asada steak. Both which our waiter highly recommended. The music from the outdoor sports bar was blasting rock music which was really load and offensive for a nice dinner out. Our waiter left for long periods of time and it was not the experience we had hoped for. I will not be going back or ever recommending it to anyone.
  14. ElizabethR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Amazing, upscale Mexican food. We have the beef tacos nearly every time but we also enjoy the snapper and carnitas. The guacamole is delicious but they serve it with small, warm tortillas and they didn’t give us enough. Service wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good. Definitely could’ve been checked on so we didn’t stare at our remaining guacamole. Service is slow.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food2service4ambience5
    Restaurant has been completely renovated since I visited it last . The service initially was very slow and fortunately picked up , the menu was pretty broad , what concerned me was the section under bugs , yes insectos , why would there be on the menu of any restaurant in the US bugs ?! It was really concerning . It’s an introduction to what some want us eating should chicken , pork and cows should be limited . The food was ok nothing very special and on the pricy side
  16. Marisela

    Miami

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just went to have some Margaritas at the bar. I’ll come back to eat
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I enjoy this place. Been going there for a long time. Large selections of amazing Margaritas. I recommend it.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The attention from the staff and the food was phenomenal!!!
  19. RSmiam1

    Miami

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was good and basic, not great. Inside tables were very noisy, not a place for intimate conversation. Service again was good, but not exceptional. This is a very busy restaurant on a Saturday evening when we dined there.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Good service Not impressed with the shrimp ceviche nor the carnitas tacos we ordered
  21. PaulK

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and amazing Margaritas.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a great experience! they sat us super quickly once I showed them my reservation. The brought us water and appetizers within a few minutes and the entrees were done fairly quick after ordering:) Thank you guys!
  23. GarrettG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good just was not that good. I had a Chile Relleno and it had little flavor. My wife had enchiladas suizss that were good but not great. Ambiance was enjoyable. We just expected a better meal.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday party and they allowed mariachis to cone play.
  25. MikeH

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, unique menu. I had the octopus, wife had the chicken enchiladas. Both were very good. The corn tortillas, chips and shells, are the best we've had. Our server, Juan Carlo, was friendly and informative about the menu.
  26. Sara

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a positive experience at Talavera, largely due to the wonderful hostess, Emily. She greeted us warmly and helped us find just the right table. The guacamole appetizer is the best I've had. And dining outside is an inviting option for a quieter and lovely atmosphere.
  27. Miami

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, better than many other previous visits. Opener a “Queso Fundido” melted cheese and chorizo appetizer with small side of salsa, & small corn tortillas. Mains: Mahi tacos and a fish dish in salsa verde made with tomatillos with a side of fresh salsa and rice. Skinny margaritas made with agave and fresh lime juice. Really enjoyable late lunch! Service was good, place was packed glad we weren’t in a rush, just chilled with cool modern decor and enjoyed the food.
  28. SoTexFoodie

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious food and beverages!! Music can be a bit loud and make it very hard to hear the person sitting right next to you at the table. Still, excellent food. Maybe it's not as loud outside.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience here dining. Juan was an excellent waiter and made us feel very welcome. Very loud but good and drinks were great
  30. IngridC

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a b-day for one of our friends and was perfect for that occasion.
  31. Jeff

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and superb margaritas! The food was delicious!
  32. Manny

    Miami

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The food was good but the WORST service we have ever had. Our waiter was non-existent. Came to take our order and when we said we had questions, he said I'll be back. Took 15 minutes to come back. Finally placed our order and asked for another drink and water, but we never got either. Told the person that brought out the food but still nothing was done. Our waiter re-appeared when we were done with our meal and when we complained he didn't have anything to say. We were upset to have had such a bad night out. Definitely won't be returning.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Mexican food in Miami.
  34. RaquelD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience2
    Food was just okay - a bit disappointing. Presentation was a it lacking also
  35. Gene

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was good except for the fact that the music was way too loud for a Tuesday Lunch. I asked the hostess if they could turn it down but they never did.
  36. Bellapazzia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My husband and I went to Talavera with friends. I found that they gave us just a few tortillas to eat with the queso frito. we were four people! Also, they made a mistake and brought an extra glass of wine that we didn't order. My husband and I ordered soup, so when we were having our soup, the whole order of tacos for the whole table arrived and of course, we hadn't finished our soup and there was not space for the plates. The waiter didn't care, he just pushed the plates and made room for the tacos, and of course later, nobody came to picked up the soup plates when we were done. We ended up eating cold tacos. Poor service. It's a shame, I've been coming to this place since they opened. I've have seen the quality going up and down either in service and food. I guess last night we weren't lucky, but excellent restaurants are the ones that their food and service is good every single time you go.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Esperabamos pasar una cena de año nuevo especial en familia y no fue para nada así, no se podia ni hablar con el volumen tan alto de la música, se supone que es un lugar para comer no un club de noche, las porciones de comida muy pequeñas y el servicio bastante regular, no recomendaría este lugar para una cena o comida familiar, fue muy decepcionante y frustrante nuestra cena de año nuevo.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall experience! Limited options for kids
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We were able to easily make reservations. Unfortunately two members of our party were running late, however the hostess in the front made it very easy to accommodate and change our reservation in order to get a table once the rest of the party joined. The food and ambiance was great, however service could have been a bit better had to get up in order to get water, utensils and be able to place our food and drink orders as the waiter was not near or around our outside seating area. Overall expeirence was good however would have been great if service during our dinning was better.
  40. adri

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    6:45pm party of 3. Didn’t get our order taken until 30 minutes after being seated. It was wayyyyyy to loud. We sat inside. We couldn’t hear each other talk at all. Food was average. We were happy to leave.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Talavera Cocina Mexicana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Talavera Cocina Mexicana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 444-2955.

Talavera Cocina Mexicana is rated 4.5 stars by 981 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 15 times today
Google Map for Talavera Cocina Mexicana

2299 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Giralda Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Coral Gables

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    On street parking using paybyphone or by the meter.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Hector Lopez

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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