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Bocas Grill Miami Gardens

Name: Bocas Grill Miami Gardens
Address: 16075 NW 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL, 33014, US
Telephone: (786) 310-2453
Price range: value

Venezuelan•Miami•value

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is one of the best venezuelan restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Miami.

Editorial review•Feb 24, 2026

Bocas Grill is a known quantity in South Florida — a Venezuelan-led chain that opened its fifth Florida location in Miami Gardens in January 2026, founded by two Venezuelan brothers and now led by CEO Levin De Grazia under the Bocas Group umbrella. The brand has been building since 2014 across Doral, Brickell, Kendall, and Orlando, and the Miami Gardens outpost on NW 57th Ave isn't a soft launch — it arrived with a full ribbon-cutting, media dinner, and TikTok-famous milkshakes that have driven real social buzz. This is Venezuelan comfort food with Latin fusion ambition, priced accessibly, and positioned squarely for a neighborhood that wants something more than fast-casual without a fine-dining bill. The menu anchors on Venezuelan tradition. The Pabellon Criollo Venezolano is the clearest signal of what this kitchen cares about: Venezuela's national dish, built around shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and sweet plantains — four components that tell you exactly where the restaurant comes from. The Tostones Simon Bolivar lean into a playful register, crispy twice-fried green plantains that double as both a nod to Venezuelan street culture and a shareable centerpiece. The Special Fried Rice Wok with Smoked Shrimp reflects the Latin fusion side of the Bocas Group concept — smokiness married to wok technique, a combination that regulars across the brand have gravitated toward. On the dessert side, the kitchen has built a genuine following around Dulce De Leche Churros and Tres Leches, and the oversized milkshakes have earned the restaurant its most viral moments. Practical intel: the restaurant runs 11 AM to 9 PM daily, which makes it one of the more flexible lunch-through-dinner options in Miami Gardens. The grand opening energy has already driven traffic, so weekends mid-day can move fast. If you're going for the social-media desserts, plan that into your order from the start — the milkshakes are the kind of thing that arrives large and requires no explanation. Start with the Tostones Simon Bolivar, anchor the table with the Pabellon Criollo, and let the churros close it out.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.8

830 reviews

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Based on 830 reviews

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dinner and venezuelan

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Miami · 16075 NW 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.8 from 830 reviews

Phone

(786) 310-2453

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What to order

Signature dishes at Bocas Grill Miami Gardens

Pabellon Criollo Venezolano

Tostones Simon Bolivar

Special Fried Rice Wok with Smoked Shrimp

Dulce De Leche Churros

Tres Leches

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What makes Bocas Grill Miami Gardens worth the move

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is a clean first click in Miami when you want a venezuelan option you can trust. Pabellon Criollo Venezolano and Tostones Simon Bolivar also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 830 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.8 from 830 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and venezuelan

Style

Venezuelan in Miami

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Good value

Best for

dinner venezuelan

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Google rating: 9.8 from 830 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Pabellon Criollo Venezolano, Tostones Simon Bolivar, Special Fried Rice Wok with Smoked Shrimp

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Address: 16075 NW 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014, USA
Phone: (786) 310-2453
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.8 (830 reviews)
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Neighborhood: Miami

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What cuisine does Bocas Grill Miami Gardens serve?

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is a Venezuelan restaurant located in Miami, Miami. Bocas Grill is a known quantity in South Florida — a Venezuelan-led chain that opened its fifth Florida location in Miami Gardens in January 2026, founded by two Venezuelan brothers and now led by CEO Levin De Grazia under the Bocas Grou…

What is Bocas Grill Miami Gardens best for?

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is best for dinner, venezuelan. Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is a clean first click in Miami when you want a venezuelan option you can trust. Pabellon Criollo Venezolano and Tostones Simon Bolivar also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 830 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Bocas Grill Miami Gardens?

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 830 reviews

What should I order at Bocas Grill Miami Gardens?

Start with Pabellon Criollo Venezolano, Tostones Simon Bolivar, Special Fried Rice Wok with Smoked Shrimp and Dulce De Leche Churros. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Bocas Grill Miami Gardens worth visiting?

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens holds a 9.8 Google rating from 830 reviews. Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is a clean first click in Miami when you want a venezuelan option you can trust. Pabellon Criollo Venezolano and Tostones Simon Bolivar also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 830 Google reviews.

Where is Bocas Grill Miami Gardens located?

Bocas Grill Miami Gardens is located at 16075 NW 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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