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La Pata Gorda, Coral Gables, FL

La Pata Gorda

4.7 (190)
$31 to $50
Seafood
232 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are La Pata Gorda Miami, a Latin seafood restaurant with roots in Ecuador. With nine successful locations back home, this is our 10th location and our first in the United States. We specialize in mangrove crab, ceviches, and bold Latin-inspired seafood served with warmth and fresh flavors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Crabtivating Mom - Mother's Day Special

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Available Friday, 9th, Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th. Enjoy a carefully crafted Mother’s Day menu that features an array of our finest Latin-inspired seafood dishes, perfect for treating your Mom to an extraordinary meal. We’ll be offering FREE MIMOSAS for every mom during both days! Come celebrate with us and make it a day to remember. Book your table now and let’s make this Mother’s Day one to cherish forever!
    Crabtivating Mom - Mother's Day Special Photo

What 190 people are saying

La Pata Gorda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Pata Gorda offers an authentic Ecuadorian culinary experience with "spectacular seafood," vibrant ambiance, and "excellent service." The menu features "unique flavors" reminiscent of Ecuador, making it a delightful spot for seafood lovers and those new to Ecuadorian cuisine. While some dishes are divisive, the atmosphere and staff consistently receive high praise.
191 Reviews
  1. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida, soy ecuatoriano y es lo más cercano que tengo de Ecuador

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our daughter’s graduation and were very happy with this place. Our waiter, Nelson, and the food and drinks were awesome!

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  3. Michael VIP

    Los Angeles53 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I came here in reliance of reviews. Can’t sugarcoat it. I did not like it. For starters, they served alcohol but only with a handful of listed specialty drinks, so you could not order a martini or a Macallan on the rocks. I was recommended by the server (who was very nice. Perhaps the only silver lining) to order a dish that was supposed to be one of their specialties called Chop Sue, consisting of rice mixed with crab and some sauces to which I added octopus. The octopus was terrible, chewy and inedible. I left most of it. No one ever asked why. Sorry, with so many restaurants in this area, no reason to come back here.

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  4. Jose

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and environment! 100% recommended. You won’t regret.

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  5. David

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was nonexistent and then the restaurant had the nerve to add 18% gratuity automatically.

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  6. Juvenal

    Naples11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to wait more than 45 minutes in spite of having a reservation. The food lacked taste.
    La Pata GordaResponded on May 1, 2025
    Hello, Juvenal. We really appreciate your visit, although we’re sorry that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our service is a priority, and we always strive to ensure that every visit is enjoyable. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future, starting with Mother’s Day weekend, where we have many delicious offerings to celebrate moms. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  7. Alonso

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente, la comida y el servicio todo muy bien y feliz
    La Pata GordaResponded on May 1, 2025
    Your feedback brought a big smile to our faces! Knowing that you had a positive experience truly energizes us. Thank you for your visit and for sharing your thoughts with us.

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  8. Javier Ivan

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment inside the room was fabulous with great decoration and ample ty of comfort on the table. This was my first time for Ecuatorian food and definitely it was delicious with many flavors from seafood and crabs. The Red Sangria was very peculiar and a good surprise on its flavors. I will love to repeat the restaurant to try other plates and enjoy family time.
    La Pata GordaResponded on May 1, 2025
    Hello Javier! We’re so glad to know that you enjoyed your time here. Reviews like yours fuel our passion and commitment to excellence. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Adolfo

    Miami6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo muy rico. Nos encantó todo excepto por el encebollado, muy salado y la albacore estába muy fishy. Me pedí un chop sué con cocolon, un locro de papas. Los postres muy ricos. Un manjar.
    La Pata GordaResponded on May 1, 2025
    Reading your review made our day! We work hard to make every visit memorable, and it’s so rewarding to know that we succeeded. We’re excited to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Eleanor

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Crab ans shrimp salad delicious aide dish of 6 spears of asparagus for 9$. 1.50$ each and looks puny on plate. Made us sad. Crab and rice dish very garlicky and sauce on it was like Velveeta. Grilled fish delicious. A mixed bag, id say. I wouldnt go back. To many other great places!
    La Pata GordaResponded on May 1, 2025
    Hello Eleanor! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the crab and shrimp salad as well as the grilled fish! However, we’re sorry to hear that other aspects of your meal didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the asparagus and the crab and rice dish, and we will definitely take a closer look at how we present and season these items to ensure they align with what our guests expect. While we’re sorry we couldn’t impress you fully this time, we value your comments as they help us improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with a better experience. Thank you again for your time.

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La Pata Gorda is rated 4.7 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Coral Gables

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Pata Gorda

232 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Coral Gables
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
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