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Lona Cocina Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2
4.2
3072 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
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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Additional information

  • 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, 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, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Toast to the New Year

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a festive New Year's Celebration from 5pm to 10pm and indulge yourself with our exclusive New Year's special- a three-course dinner for $75++ per person. Live DJ Entertainment from 9pm to 1 am and a complimentary champagne midnight toast to start the New Year! All day long, enjoy Lona Margarita pitchers for $65 and bottles of Pommery Brut Champagne for $85. Let's toast for an unforgettable start to the New Year!
    A Toast to the New Year Photo

Menu

Specials

  • 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

                                                                              Last updated: October 4, 2024

                                                                              What 3,072 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
                                                                              • 4Service
                                                                              • 4.2Ambience
                                                                              • 4Value

                                                                              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 dining experience with "great food and a fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the lobster quesadilla and guacamole, while enjoying stunning ocean views. Although service can be hit-or-miss, the friendly staff and lively ambiance make it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

                                                                              3,072 Reviews

                                                                              1. Sreedhar

                                                                                Detroit

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                As we entered, we were asked if we want to sit outside or inside. Outside seemed a bit nosiy and windy that day, so we chose to sit inside. Very nicely decorated restaurant and nice comfortable seating. Food was mediocre at best. My wife ordered Veggie fajitas and the fajitas was not even grilled. They seemed like they were just boiled and placed on the grill pan that came to the table. It was awful and watery. The condiments that you would expect from a Mexican place for Fajitas (most importantly any kind of beans - missing). Service was so-so - the host was OK, but not responsive. Service started fast with chips and water immediately, however, the service was rather slow afterwards.

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                                                                              2. Jill

                                                                                Washington DC

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                The setting is nice, overlooking the ocean. But the food is so blatantly mediocre, it's kind of embarrassing. Why can't they just add some more flavor? So bland! And for $40 - totally not worth it.

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                                                                              3. Carlos

                                                                                Fort Lauderdale

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Great food and service, however they had a DJ on the outdoor section but the speakers on the interior played the music so loud I could barely have a conversation. It was way louder indoors than it was outside.

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                                                                              4. Alvaro

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                The brunch food was terrible. The service didn’t exist.

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                                                                              5. Sara

                                                                                Louisville

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Not the best food. It was too windy to sit outside. Service was good.

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                                                                              6. Jason

                                                                                Fort Lauderdale

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                Bartender was very slow, non responsive. Charged me for extra drinks that I didn’t get. When questioned, she said “someone else must have charged drinks to your card”. 2 “$5 tacos and 2 $5 margaritas“ cost me over $50. Won’t be back. Do not open a tab, pay as you go….

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                                                                              7. Rob

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                36 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                36 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent tacos and margaritas. The music is very loud but the food quality makes up for it.

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                                                                              8. Troy

                                                                                Houston

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Great food with good music. Service however wasn’t good. The waitress wasn’t friendly at all.

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                                                                              9. Jo

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Music was kind of loud but tacos well worth the money!!

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                                                                              10. Rebecca

                                                                                Jacksonville

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Good crab and shrimp guacamole. Fabulous lobster quesadila

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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 3072 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 51 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Lona Cocina Tequileria

                                                                              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, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                Pablo Salas
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, 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
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