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Yuca: Traveler Reviews

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4.5 of 5 stars 19 ratings
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#202 of 339 restaurants in Miami Beach
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  • Cuisines: Barbecue, Cuban, Latin, Seafood, South American
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: South Beach
  • Special features: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating

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( 7-11 of 12 )
“Yucka! Way overpriced bland food”

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2 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Mar 30, 2007

I recently visited Yuca with my girlfriend and a few friends and came away angry at having spent considerable coin for an underwhelming meal. The server was unhelpful and gave a terrible wine recommendation. What a rip off for bland wine! The same can be said for the entrees.

The best part of the meal was my appetizer and watching the Lincoln Road crowd walk by.

If you want Cuban food, find a hole in the wall place in Miami and eat there. This is touristy, bland, overpriced food.

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“Never again”

Yuca

Jan 4, 2007

Terrible - they spilt our red wine and then didn't get a new bottle. They then tried to charge for the full price! The food was pretty rubbish and I definately wouldn't eat here again.

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“Yuca is Yuck in my opinion!”

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1 of 5 stars
Olive Branch, MS
Dec 19, 2006
0/1 found this review helpful

We spent the day in South Beach on a quest for good Cuban cuisine. We had a late lunch at Puerto Sagua (700 Collins) and the food was fantastic but they were out of empanadas. So later while walking on Lincoln Ave. we found Yuca. They had an Empanada Sampler for $12.95. I thought it was a little pricey but from the menu, I anticipated great things. We ordered 3 samplers. I was totally disappointed. The fillings of beef, chicken and seafood were BORING and uninspiring. No spices or flavorings stood out. In fact the seafood empanada tasted like it came straight from canned salmon. It was served with a bland green sauce of some kind but it didn't help these tasteless pastries. A friend in our party ordered the Lobster croquettes at $15.95 but they sent them back because they were burned. Also, I have to mention that when we sat down, the waiter offered us a choice of mineral water or sparkling water. We thought it was complementary but it was NOT. We also ordered 2 mojitos. They were the WORST MOJITOs we had ever had and they were $12.00 each! (I am not a Mojito connoisseur but last week I had one at the Pool bar at Trump International on Sonesta key and it was fantastic with its ground sugar, lime and fresh peppermint leaves.) This lackluster meal came to a whopping total of $108 JUST FOR APPETIZERS, 2 DRINKS AND WATER. At the onset, the waiter was a little put off that we were only ordering appetizers but by the time it was over, for the small effort he put forth, the gratuity that was automatically added in compensated him very nicely. I told him I was not impressed at all with the food and he was the one who suggested I write a review. I hope that my efforts will help others to avoid this YUCKY place called YUCA!!!

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“skip it”

Yuca

Feb 20, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

overpriced nothing food. much was bland. pork tenderloin was overcooked. skip it

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“Too Pushy and Bland Food”

Yuca

Feb 22, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

The waiter, just one was available, is pushy and not at all personal. This is the 1st restaurant you hit on Lincoln Park. Don't be fooled!! Move on. The food is bland and too expensive for lots of rice and I mean lots.

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Yuca Address

501 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2913
Tel: (305) 532-9822 Fax: +1 305 673 8276
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.