Restaurant

Dando La Brasa

Name: Dando La Brasa
Address: 1836 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL, 33129, US
Telephone: (305) 456-2700
Price range: moderate

Peruvian•Miami•moderate

Dando La Brasa is one of the best peruvian restaurants in Miami for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Miami.

Dando la Brasa has built one of the more fervent fan bases in Brickell around a deceptively simple premise: Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken done with real conviction.

Editorial review•Feb 24, 2026

Dando la Brasa has built one of the more fervent fan bases in Brickell around a deceptively simple premise: Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken done with real conviction. The pollo a la brasa is the reason this place exists, and if the volume of reviews is any guide — close to three thousand, at a rating that barely dips — Miami has noticed. The chicken is reportedly brined for forty-eight hours in a spice mix the kitchen keeps close to the chest, and diners consistently point to the homemade ají sauces as the detail that separates this bird from the competition. One reviewer went on record calling it the best roast chicken they'd eaten in thirty years. That kind of hyperbole tends to get filtered out; here, enough people echo the sentiment that it's worth taking seriously. The menu centers on the rotisserie, but there's room to range. The picanha — a Latin cut known for its fat cap and char — is what regulars reach for when they want something beyond the bird, and it's described as holding its own against the headliner rather than playing second fiddle. The tequeños work as a way to start, and the fried yuca rounds out a meal that leans hearty and purposeful rather than fussy. These aren't afterthoughts; they're the kind of sides that make a takeout order feel complete. This is casual, family-oriented grilling at a price point that doesn't require justification — and the free parking in Brickell is a practical detail worth knowing before you go. The move is straightforward: order the pollo a la brasa, ask for extra ají, and bring enough people to justify the whole bird.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

Methodology•Miami guides•Editorial team

Peruvian dinner group dinner bright bold ceviche

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Rating (Google) 9.8

2,837 reviews

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Based on 2837 reviews

Best used for

group dinner and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Miami · 1836 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.8 from 2,837 reviews

Phone

(305) 456-2700

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What to order

Signature dishes at Dando La Brasa

Pollo a la brasa

Picanha

Fried yuca

Tequeños

Why go

What makes Dando La Brasa worth the move

Dando La Brasa is a clean first click in Miami when you want a peruvian option you can trust. Pollo a la brasa and Picanha also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,837 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.8 from 2,837 Google reviews

Best used for

group dinner and dinner

Style

Peruvian in Miami

Spend

moderate

Best for

Peruvian dinner group dinner bright bold ceviche

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.8 from 2,837 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Pollo a la brasa, Picanha, Fried yuca

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9.8 from 2,837 reviews

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For now, Dando La Brasa holds a 9.8 rating across 2,837 Google reviews.

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Address: 1836 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA
Phone: (305) 456-2700
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.8 (2,837 reviews)
Cuisine: Peruvian
Neighborhood: Miami

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What cuisine does Dando La Brasa serve?

Dando La Brasa is a Peruvian restaurant located in Miami, Miami. Dando la Brasa has built one of the more fervent fan bases in Brickell around a deceptively simple premise: Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken done with real conviction.

What is Dando La Brasa best for?

Dando La Brasa is best for peruvian, dinner, group dinner, bright, bold, ceviche. Dando La Brasa is a clean first click in Miami when you want a peruvian option you can trust. Pollo a la brasa and Picanha also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,837 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dando La Brasa?

Dando La Brasa is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.8 from 2,837 reviews

What should I order at Dando La Brasa?

Start with Pollo a la brasa, Picanha, Fried yuca and Tequeños. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dando La Brasa worth visiting?

Dando La Brasa holds a 9.8 Google rating from 2,837 reviews. Dando La Brasa is a clean first click in Miami when you want a peruvian option you can trust. Pollo a la brasa and Picanha also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,837 Google reviews.

Where is Dando La Brasa located?

Dando La Brasa is located at 1836 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Dando La Brasa take reservations?

Yes, Dando La Brasa accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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