El Conuquito Restaurant

A dirty, greasy spoon for sure — complete with Latin music blasting from a harsh sounding stereo system. If you want to eat right away, order from the daily specials — I didn’t, and my plate took half an hour to prepare, whereas my girlfriend’s carne plate came out immediately. Her’s was pretty good. I ordered chicharron de pollo, their version is simply a chicken quarter with the bones still in, chopped into pieces with a meat clever and deep fried — about half the material was bone.

Was craving something different coming in from California, driving across the US. Found this little hole in the wall and what a great find! The mofongo with shrimp was something so unique to me and I loved it! Albondigas with the rice and beans were flavorful. I’m used to spicy Mexican food and this is not but so tasty!

The best Dominican place ever!!! Great food, great service!!! This is a must go in Miami!!!

Best Dominican restaurant in Miami! The prices are great for the amount of food they give. Love me some Mofongo! The atmosphere is chilly, makes me feel like I’m back in DR. Keep up the great work y ese orgullo dominicano!

Food is great and fresh delicious but! Im giving it 3 stars because its not a clean place. Its as if its a bar at night and the next morning they just wipe tables and chairs with only water so everything is sticky and bathroom is filthy. We stopped here for a quick bite but had to wait 40 mins which was worth it again food was delicious. Also service is not great not friendly at all.

El Dominicano que este de visita de este sitio, si no ba se esta perdiendo una de las mejores comidas tipicas. Hace recordar mucho a nuertro pais.

I have to be in this area at least once a month so I decided to try the place out. As a typical Puertorican I love mofongo. I ordered the chicharrones de pollo with mofongo and it was good. Its not the best mofongo I had but it was good. I personally like it with a lot of garlic. If I am in the area I will def come back but would go out of my way to come eat here.

YES YES YES YESSSSSSSSSS!!!
Unilocalers Unite! The fried chicken aka chicarones de pollo (?) was OFF THE SHIZZLE!!! Definitely one of THE best fried chickens I have ever had ever! So light and crispy and flavorful! The portion is plenty as well. I actually believe that two people can share that dish as long as you get an extra side of rice.
Anyway, rice and beans are great, although i wish i had a chance to try the yellow rice… oh dear god I hope I can come again!
Pork stew was delicious also, but fried chicken was the best!

One of the more authentic Dominican joints in Miami. A bit rundown but as I stated earlier true to its DR roots. A hole-​in-​the-​wall spot with good music, awesome food and ice cold beverages. Saturday’s they host karaōke night with all types of sing-​alongs. On Sunday afternoons you’ll find it more family friendly, great for kids of all ages.

Feels like I’m in DR for real! Music bumping, ice cold presedente, pescado frito, wind and sun, you really can’t beat this! And open late till 1am

True, it’s not in the best of areas, but my rating is solely on quality of food and not the location. Portions were generous, however, I think the mofongo lacked garlic and the pork chops were not the best quality of meat. It’s good cooking, but I wouldn’t rate it 4 stars… more like 3 ½. It’s worth eating there once, but didn’t leave an impression where I’d be dying to go back for more.

This is by far the Best Dominican Restaurant in Miami. It’s like having a little piece of Dominican Republic whenever you want. Once you get there, you can feel the Atmosphere change. You feel as if you were actually in the Dominican Republic for a moment. The food is amazing. El morir Sonando, is to die for. Masitas con tostones, mofongo de camarones, Pechuga a la plancha, Chicharron de pollo are my faves. El Arroz con Habichuelas are always fresh. They also have refresco dominicanos just like they have back in the country. Very authentic, and delicious. Will never trade this place.

Well, let me just start by saying, Jennifer!!! HONEY!!! Its a Dominican Restaurant in North Miami, not the Capital Grille in Brickell!!! GET OVER IT!!! This place is by far THE BEST Dominican restaurant I have been to here in MIA. ANd yes, you guys are right! El chicharron de pollo is to die for! The only gripe is that they don’t have picadera i.e. empanadas, quipes. yaniqueques, etc. But, they do have a suggestion box, so, if you would like to see something on their menu, you can suggest it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

this place is pretty legit when it comes to Dominican food, i had the mofongo with camarones and it was really good, very mom and pops atmosphere

Tasty, delicious, Authentic Dominican food, good portion of food and most important not over price, their mofongo con camarones is to die for super tasty.
It’s a whole in the wall but the staff are super friendly. I was totally remained it by my Dominican roots in this place. Ps the beers are always cold!

You must come here and try the chicharon de pollo. It’s so yummy and the price is excellent for the amount of food you get.

Not a grade A type restaurant but if your looking for some good homemade meal, this is it. We loved the food.

There’s something about this place. If you ever have traveled around Latin America and spotted some worn-​looking beachside restaurants — and get that gut feeling that they would have incredible, tasty food that is just made with love — this is the kind of place — even though there’s no beach or tropical oasis. It is an oasis in our land of barren concrete.
Here, you’ll see usually a woman or two manning the kitchen and taking your orders in typical laid-​back attire. They run the entire show. And the kitchen is the tiny building itself, with windows /​counters on the sides to take your orders and pay — with the dining area being in the shaded patios that flank them. And a youthful cat added to the mix that makes its home here (this is an open-​air dining area, so none of the allergy sufferers like myself should worry).
And so I’ve been here twice. First time, I’ve had the costillas al horno or the oven roasted ribs ($ 7.50), with the sides of moros (black bean and rice) and a salad (rabbit food — bland lettuce and tomatoes with avocados — I’d recommend another side than this one). The ribs were not your typical ribs that you find in barbecue joints (after all, this is from the oven) but they were surprisingly tender and tasty. The moros were also well-​made.
The second time I came here, I had chicharrones de pollo or fried chicken ($ 9), tostones and salad (again, I have no idea why). The fried chicken has got to be one of the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long while. Moist, well-​breaded and with a tasty flavor. The tostones also were some of the best tostones I’ve had — they were much smaller in size than what I’m accustomed to seeing, but while they were bite-​size, they were not overly cooked, certainly not dried out, not too thick, and it just was perfect to the bite. And salad… rabbit food, again.
And they also do have good juice drinks — the morir soñando (citrusy lime, orange milk shake) and the chinola (passion fruit) juice that just tastes like they do in Latin America.
So overall, I’ve had two amazing meals that were both reasonably priced, and served in large portions. And with the open-​air ambience that revokes memories of being in the Caribbean. I’ve come by twice during the off-​hours (nearly 3 PM), and there were still people coming in and out, as this place seems to be loved by the locals.
The only thing that makes this place stands out from other beachside shacks in Latin America is that they accept credit cards and also have wi-​fi. Talk about cutting-​edge, haha.
Recommended. Will return, and will try the soups /​stews that seem to be popular here as well.

out in the middle of nowhere! but oh so good! 100% Dominican y Ya!

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place earlier.
Let me preface this review:
Unilocalers are an adventurous bunch. We are more than willing to push our comfort levels in search of some yum. With that in mind, be warned that hitting up the Conuquito will push you to or wayyyy beyond your outermost limit. I risk life and limb to eat here, literally. This place is in the hood, cozily nestled between some random buliding with no windows and a whore house, which also has no windows. Errm, sorry, that whore house is a «pool hall.» *wink, wink* All in the heart of charming Opa Locka
So, why do I risk my life to go to the dirtiest, possibly most dangerous shack in Miami? Because the food is RIDICULOUS! This place has the best Dominican food in town. I am not an authority on Dominican food, but I have been there a few times, and brought multiple Dominican friends there who have swooned! ¹⁰⁄₁₀ experts agree: food will transport you to Sto Domingo!
They have daily specials. They have the fluffiest/​stickiest/​salty rice anywhere. They serve red kidney beans. I love the grilled chicken with onions. With a jugo de chinola (passionfruit juice).
2 Words: MORIR SOÑANDO! OJ + Sweetened Condensed Milk+ Sugar + Lime= diabetic coma/​epiphany
Bottom line: Everything is delicious. Bachata/​Merengue/​Mambo Music playing. Local talent is usually out there drinking and chopping it up.
This place is beyond hole in the wall, it is like hole in the ground.
Only outdoor seating. There is no inside, not that you would ever want to see it.
I don’t think they speak any English, all my interactions have been in Spanish.
You have been warned.

El Conuquito has amazing Dominican food! I work down the street and I find myself ordering a plate at least once a week.
With that being said, the three ladies who own and run the joint can throw down in the kitchen, but have HORRIFIC customer service! I’m really big on customer service and only put up with the attitude and stares because the food is that good. This review would’ve been 5 stars if it weren’t for that issue.
I would recommend anything guisado, whether it be the pork, chicken, beef… The bacalao is not available on a daily basis so when they make it, it’s a must have! I don’t recommend the Mangu, the price is great at $ 5.50 with up to 3 sides, but for my taste it’s way too greasy, sometimes almost a little soupy. The Morir Sonando is a hit or miss… There are times when it’s been perfection and then there have been other times when it’s been too sour.
Overall, the food is priced just right, delicious and the portions are generous.
Happy eating!
:)