We had a one night layover in Miami and wanted a nice meal that wouldn't break the budget. We chose Macarena because we wanted tapas. We were initially disappointed to realize it really isn't a tapas restaurant, but more a fixed price menu. (One appetizer, one entree for one price). However, we are so glad we stayed.

First the staff is friendly and attentive. The service is on par with a 4 star restaurant. They take pride in serving and in the quality of their food.

Second, the menu offers alot of options. There are 3 prices and starts at 19.95 (for one appetizer and one entree).

I started with a spinch and leek quiche that was devine. Beautifully presented and a great depth of flavor. It was more creamy then firm which was a nice surprise. My traveling companion had the gazpacho. It was very good.

My entree was the coconut crusted chicken with a curry sauce. Again well presented and was very good. The sweet of the coconut against the curry was wonderful. My companion had a salmon dish that was perfectly cooked and included a bit of heat.

The atmosphere of the restauarnt was nice and it would be a nice way to spend on a date or with a group of friends. The restaurant converts to a club at some point and I wish we had stayed to check it out!!! However we were exhausted after a long vacation and were happy to have had a wonderful meal.

I highly recommend it!

I loved dancing there with my Brugal!!!

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We tried this place based on the TripAdvisor reviews. At that time it was listed as "Macarena Tavern," so when we got there and noticed the menu was headed "Antigua," and the tasting menu described was not on it, we weren't sure we were in the right place. When we asked the waiter, he said he didn't know a place by that name but that they did offer a tasting menu. Normally they offer it to large groups, but he'd ask the chef if we could order that. He came back shortly and said we could, so we did.

There is no question that this is a FANTASTIC value for Miami Beach. I think it was the only night our tab ran less than $100, and some of our lunches were considerably more expensive as well. For $42 each, I believe it was, we got a spinach salad, generous portions of 3 or 4 appetizers, two different entrees: paella Valenciana and a churrasco-style steak, tiramisu, and...get this...unlimited Sangria and wine. We started out with the sangia and when dinner arrived, moved on to the house cabernet, which was really very good. The food was pretty good, too; not superlative, but pretty good. The service was absolutely fantastic. Waiters were very attentive and kept offering us MORE of everything...we were told numerous times that if we particularly liked any of the dishes, to just ask for more. You'd be well served to fast beforehand so you'd be extra hungry!

Then, the entertainment. When we first arrived, at 7:30 or so, there weren't many people there. Things don't get hopping till later. The entertainers started around 10, I think, and by then the place was full. The singer was an Argentine (I overheard) man with a beard who wore wide flowy culottes, a bandanna on his head, a skintight lace shirt, and a red shawl or scarf draped theatrically over one shoulder. He was so obviously having a great time performing that he made it fun for the whole audience. At one point he walked off the stage and mingled among the diners, inviting some to finish a musical phrase he repeated, which many did. A man at the table in the back sang the best "un poquito mas," and got loud cheers from the whole audience. The singer alternated the floor with some great flamenco dancers.

We had a lot of fun. I got the impression that many of the patrons were locals, not tourists. All were having a great time. The owner (I assume, anyway) came to our table as we were ready to leave to make sure we were happy with everything. We were.