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El Novillo - Miami Lakes

4.7 (347)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
15450 New Barn Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
El Novillo Restaurant is a family owned and operated Latin American Steakhouse, that has been operating its multiple locations in South Florida since the 1980's. We specialize in serving "Churrascos", cut from lean tenderloins that are grilled and marinated in our homemade fresh "Chimichurri" sauce.

We also serve 100% all-natural chicken breast, shrimp, fish, pork, and various other selections. Sensational appetizer options include fried cheese, refried beans, small meat tacos with sour cream, and more.

Finish your meal with our traditional "Tres Leches", "Carmel Flan", or "Pio-Quinto" Rum Sponge cake.
El Novillo keeps the Latin spirit going with its live music in the evening on the weekends, and special pricing for large group events, which include beverage, main course, and dessert, starting at and affordable $30.99 a per person. To inquire about hosting an event with us, please email us at elnovillo.gm@att.net

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Latin American, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Not offered
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant specializes in hosting large groups of up to 150 guests. We offer various dinning fixed price menus, starting at $30.99 per person + tax/tip. Details can be found at our website www.elnovillorestaurant.com. To inquire for space and availability, please reach out to our manager on duty at 305-819-2755 or email elnovillo.gm@att.net
  • Neighborhood
    Miami Lakes
  • Cross street
    Main Street and New Barn Road
  • Parking details
    There is no fee to park, and plenty of parking provided.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 347 people are saying

El Novillo - Miami Lakes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Best Value

  • Miami - Dade

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Novillo in Miami Lakes offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "elegant ambiance," live music, and attentive staff. While occasional slow service is noted, the restaurant's charm and "consistent quality" keep diners returning. Specialties include churrasco and flan, both highly recommended.
347 Reviews
  1. Guillermo VIP

    Fort Lauderdale11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food here is always reliable and really good, It was a busy night (Saturday night) but it did not take very long to get seated and our food to the table. I took my brother for his 67th birthday. I highly recommend this place , I've been going here for decades.

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  2. Roy

    Miami - Dade2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Our waiter, Ignacio is very attentive.

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  3. Holiday

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations for Mother’s Day weekend and was seated right away. The food was good, it always is, and our server, although very busy, was attentive and on top of our needs. They had live music and everyone had a great time

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  4. Giselle

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena la comida y el lugar muy acogedor, y excelente el servicio

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  5. Cary

    Miami - Dade17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful. Great food and service. The restaurant very beautiful and clean. It was Mother’s Day weekend and they had Mother’s Day balloons all over the restaurant.

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  6. Mirna VIP

    Miami - Dade61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was delicious. The service was great and there was a gentleman singing and playing guitar. Was a wonderful afternoon. I definitely will be back.

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  7. Diana

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    If it want for how good the the steaks are we wouldn’t go. The service and the wait staff are horrible. Every time no matter who helps us it’s the same bad service. The waiters behave like the hate being there and doing their job. You have to ask for everything and instead of the wait staff vining around and taking care of the tables.

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  8. Karel

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating my mother’s 60th Birthday , we all enjoyed the food and service . The food was so delicious . The placed looked nice and waiters were fast and friendly .

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  9. Tony VIP

    Richmond242 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another wonderful dining experience here! Everything from A-Z was great. Nice to visit a "busy" restaurant where the ambient noise level is just right. Good value for the food and service received.

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  10. Rolando VIP

    Fort Lauderdale19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant was empty but service was slow. Food was cooked to perfection but plantain were soggy. Bread seemed old and burnt. Overall 3.5 out of 5 because of the steak.

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FAQs

El Novillo - Miami Lakes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 819-2755.

El Novillo - Miami Lakes is rated 4.7 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

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

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15450 New Barn Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street and New Barn Road
  • Neighborhood
    Miami Lakes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Latin American, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is no fee to park, and plenty of parking provided.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Not offered
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant specializes in hosting large groups of up to 150 guests. We offer various dinning fixed price menus, starting at $30.99 per person + tax/tip. Details can be found at our website www.elnovillorestaurant.com. To inquire for space and availability, please reach out to our manager on duty at 305-819-2755 or email elnovillo.gm@att.net
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