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Padrino's - Plantation, Plantation, FL

Padrino's - Plantation

4.8 (231)
$30 and under
Cuban
1039 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Padrino's Restaurants is a third-generation, family-owned Cuban restaurant where tradition meets innovation. Inspired by our grandmother's recipes, our father's passion for service, and our own drive to honor their legacy while growing something new, we offer bold Cuban flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and warm hospitality in a vibrant, modern setting.

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What 231 people are saying

Padrino's - Plantation reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Value

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Padrino's - Plantation delights with "great food and great service." The "wonderful evening" ambiance is complemented by a "very nice atmosphere" and "pleasant staff." Diners appreciate the "excellent experience" with gluten-free options and quick accommodations. The restaurant is ideal for celebrations, offering "stellar" food and drinks, and a "beautiful" dining setting.
231 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    Charleston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are gluten free. Our waitress was wonderful double checking items with the kitchen. Excellent experience. Great food. Wonderful evening.

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  2. Latricia

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for Mother's Day and it was amazing. We also brought a cake to celebrate a birthday. Once we arrived we were promptly seated. Our server came over and did an fantastic job at attending to our needs. The food and drinks were stellar and the wait wasn't long at all, even for a busy day. I'll definitely be back!!

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  3. yanelis

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great services, clean and organized very nice ambiance

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  4. christine

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere..Very clean,pleasant staff and food was delicious and price was reasonable

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  5. Danielle

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service!! We always have a great meal here.

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  6. Maureen VIP

    New York City459 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food at a fair price in a very bright and clean restaurant

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  7. Yosani

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vaca frita, paella, the drinks, all good! we showed up much earlier htan our reservation and they accommodated us right away

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  8. Barbara

    Fort Lauderdale33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food quality are always top notch! We invited a friend to join us, who had never been to Padrino's, and she loved it!

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  9. Ybe VIP

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant! The staff was great and the food excellent

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  10. Doris VIP

    Fort Lauderdale32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fun evening celebrating my brother’s anniversary. Busy, but we were served right away . Food was great. My husband’s Carrasco was undercooked, but they took it back and made it right. My brother and sister-in-law has a paella and they loved it but the best of all was the dessert trio. Wow don’t hesitate to order it. It was outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful evening will be back.

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Padrino's - Plantation is rated 4.8 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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1039 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Plantation
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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