Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2

3052 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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 Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 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
Website
http://www.lonarestaurant.com/
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

Location
321 N. Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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 $8, and the price for the night is $10 for 3 hours. Sunday is $10 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.

Popular dishes

Tuesday - Tacos & Tequila$5.00
Tacos & Margaritas. 3PM – 7PM
Thursday - Sangria O'Clock$50.00
Sangria Pitchers 4pm-6pm
Thursday - Noche Latina
$5 Taco Station, $10 Lona Margarita, Dj & Live Entertainment 8pm-12am
Friday - Toast To The Sunset
All house Special Cocktails 50% Off. 4PM-6PM
Sunday - Bottomless Beachside Brunch$49.00
Live Action Stations & Unlimited Brunch Cocktails 11:30AM – 3PM

Guac

lime / cilantro / jalapeño / tomato / onion

Lump Crab$16.00
Tradicional$14.00
Crispy Bacon$15.00

Appetizers

Tuna Tostada$18.00
salsa macha mayo / radish / cilantro / avocado mousse / prep soy sauce / peanuts
Hamachi Ceviche$19.00
cucumber / red onion / avocado / celery / arbol chili / passion fruit / prep soy sauce
Shrimp Croquettes$17.00
habanero mayo / avocado mousse / red pickle onion / chipotle
Queso Fundido$15.00
melted house cheese blend / cilantro / served with flour or corn tortillas
Nachos Guajillo$22.00
chipotle cheese sauce / beans / pickled red onion / pickled fresno / avocado mousse / cilantro / sour cream / skirt steak
Mushroom Empanada$13.00
mushroom / crema fresca / cotija cheese / guacamole / sweet peppers
Tortilla Soup$12.00
chicken / avocado / crema queso fresno / crispy tortilla

Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos$18.00
battered mahi mahi / chipotle slaw / pico de gallo / crema / beans
Shrimp Tacos$18.00
bacon / chipotle aioli / slaw / cilantro ranch / lime
Carne Asada Tacos$22.00
tomatillo avocado / skirt steak / grilled onions / cilantro
Tacos al Carbon$16.00
creamy chicken adobo / avocado mousse / pickled onions / cilantro
Carnitas Tacos$16.00
slow cooked pork / pickled onion / salsa verde / cilantro / lime
Mushroom Al Pastor$15.00
portobello mushrooms / pineapple / onion / cilantro / salsa verde
Taco Flights$68.00
Served with a trio of house-made salsa & limes
- Selection of 15 tacos$68.00
- Selection of 20 tacos$86.00

Quesadillas

Jorge's Lobster Quesadilla$25.00
butter-poached Maine lobster / flour tortilla / chipotle aioli / red onion / cilantro / house cheese blend
Roasted Chicken Quesadilla$16.00
chicken al carbon / pico de gallo / house cheese blend / crema fresca
Quesabirria$16.00
corn tortilla / beef birria / red onion / cilantro / house cheese blend / consomme

Ensaladas

Market Salad$16.00
avocado / heirloom tomato / cucumber / red onion / zucchini / lime vinaigrette / hearts of palm
Mexican Chopped Salad$15.00
mixed greens / crispy bacon / roasted corn / queso fresco / cilantro ranch

From the Grill

Pablo's Fajitas
bell peppers / onions / guacamole / pico de gallo / crema / corn or flour tortillas

Chef's Specials

Lona Steak & Frites$35.00
guajillo garlic butter / skirt steak / ancho dusted fries
Grilled Salmon$28.00
creamy poblano salsa / corn esquites / roasted peanuts / pickled onions
Branzino$32.00
plantain puree / X'nipec salad / milk batter
Chicken Enchiladas Divorciadas$22.00
chicken / salsa ranchera / beans / salsa verde / cotija cheese / crema / pickled onion
Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas$25.00
chipotle sauce / cotija / red pickled onions
Amaranth Crusted Chicken$28.00
peanut & guajillo sauce / pickled onions / cilantro / mashed potato
Lona's Burger$22.00
black angus patty / lettuce / tomato / bacon / house cheese blend / red onion / jalapeno mayo / fries / pickles

Sides

each $5

Yellow Corn Esquites
chipotle mayo / cotija / ancho chili powder
Plantains
cotija cheese & crema
Refried Beans
cotija cheese
Mexican Rice

What 3,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale East
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lona Cocina Tequileria offers a vibrant beachfront experience with "amazing" lobster quesadillas and "excellent Mexican food." Enjoy great vibes and "awesome drinks" with stunning ocean views. Service is often praised as "fantastic," especially with standout servers like Nelson. While some noise and service hiccups occur, the atmosphere and flavorful dishes remain highlights.

3,053 Reviews

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Claudia
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible service experience. The person who attended us was the worst. I don’t think I would recommend it, I didn’t like the food either, the only nice thing was the place.
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David
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good service and location but very disappointing food quality
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Christine
Greater Boston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent guacamole & chips. Drinks were good - food was typical Mexican. I was under the impression from reviews that it was a bit better, a step up from what you usually get but it wasn’t. Not bad, just not great. Not what we wanted on vacation. The view, company and atmosphere made up for it. Service was attentive but he put the order in wrong which my husband decided to take and eat anyway because the alternative was waiting for a new meal to be cooked and mine was done. No apologies or acknowledgement other than “oops” I pressed the wrong button. We opted out of dessert and went to our hotel for something else.
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Ken
Tucson
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I have had breakfast/brunch many times at Lona, the food selection this morning was so-so, the food quality seemed to be a bit off today. The outside bar is under renovation. The service also seemed to be off. Hopefully this will all improve as I love coming here and I’m willing to overlook what seemed to be an outlier experience.
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Jamie
Toronto
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic! The margaritas are well worth it as well as the lobster quesadilla. I highly recommend ordering any of the guacamole. We will return.
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Rosa
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Lobster Quesadilla and margaritas. The ambience is very relaxing.
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Rob
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Great $5 margaritas and tacos made for a wonderful meal. Wish we knew that they were going to be doing noisy heavy duty renovations in the middle of dinner at 630 pm. Made for a delicious but uncomfortable experience. Why no forewarning?
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Tina
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Construction right on the patio next to diners. Food was excellent
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Cindy
Naples
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I wasn’t impressed this time. Been there before. Hostess was terrible!! Had a hard time reaching the Restarant to add to the reservation. Didn’t look clean. I will not hurry back.
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Bruce
Manitoba
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service love the chicken tortilla soup
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FAQs

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

Lona Cocina Tequileria is rated 4.2 stars by 3052 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 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
Price
$31 to $50
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 $8, and the price for the night is $10 for 3 hours. Sunday is $10 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

Website
http://www.lonarestaurant.com/
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

Lona Cocina Tequileria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Bottomless Brunch

Jorge's Lobster Quesadilla

Shrimp Tacos

Guacamole

Specials

Tuesday - Tacos & Tequila$5.00

Thursday - Sangria O'Clock$50.00

Thursday - Noche Latina

Friday - Toast To The Sunset

Sunday - Bottomless Beachside Brunch$49.00

Guac

Lump Crab$16.00

Tradicional$14.00

Crispy Bacon$15.00

Appetizers

Tuna Tostada$18.00

Hamachi Ceviche$19.00

Shrimp Croquettes$17.00

Queso Fundido$15.00

Nachos Guajillo$22.00

Mushroom Empanada$13.00

Tortilla Soup$12.00

Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos$18.00

Shrimp Tacos$18.00

Carne Asada Tacos$22.00

Tacos al Carbon$16.00

Carnitas Tacos$16.00

Mushroom Al Pastor$15.00

Taco Flights$68.00

Quesadillas

Jorge's Lobster Quesadilla$25.00

Roasted Chicken Quesadilla$16.00

Quesabirria$16.00

Ensaladas

Market Salad$16.00

Mexican Chopped Salad$15.00

From the Grill

Pablo's Fajitas

Chef's Specials

Lona Steak & Frites$35.00

Grilled Salmon$28.00

Branzino$32.00

Chicken Enchiladas Divorciadas$22.00

Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas$25.00

Amaranth Crusted Chicken$28.00

Lona's Burger$22.00

Sides

Yellow Corn Esquites

Plantains

Refried Beans

Mexican Rice

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Lona Cocina Tequileria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lona Cocina Tequileria restaurant rated?

Is Lona Cocina Tequileria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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