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Padrino's - Plantation, Plantation, FL

Padrino's - Plantation

4.8
4.8
225 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
1039 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 225 people are saying

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Value

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Ambiance

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Best Value

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Innovative

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Padrino's in Plantation delivers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service," a "beautiful restaurant," and a menu that features "classic good Cuban food." Guests praise the "outstanding" dessert trio and the welcoming outdoor terrace. Despite occasional noise, patrons enjoy the "top notch" atmosphere, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.
225 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Doris VIP

    Fort Lauderdale30 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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  5. Latishia

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was overall very positive! Only complaint I have is the bar! I ordered a tropical mojito and it wasn’t tropical at all! More like lime mojito! I had to order some grenadine to sweeten it up

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  6. Jamie

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding!! 💙 Love eating here. Food incredible.. drinks too.

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  7. Dominick VIP

    New York City62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant in Plantation Fl. is very good. The food is excellent for a value priced establishment.

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  8. Martin VIP

    Denver59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Arroz Relleno (rice stuffed with chicken with melted mozzarella on top). My wife had Bistec Palomilla accompanied by black beans and rice, with sweet plantains. Both dishes were excellent. Caldo Callego soup to start was also great. Service was prompt, which appreciated because we were eating there late after a long trip.

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  9. Martine

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was great!! Will be going back again in the near future.

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  10. Rafael VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a few weeks of recuperation from a medical procedure it was time to go out for dinner and Padrino’s was our first choice. As on previous occasions the service and food quality was excellent. I had the Lechón Asado and my wife had Grilled Mahi-mahi with steamed broccoli and yellow rice. Leave room for the flan

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Padrino's - Plantation is rated 4.8 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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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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