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El Turco - Miami, Miami, FL

El Turco - Miami

4.6
4.6
110 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish
Chef Yilmaz Guney and our team are inviting you to taste the most traditional Turkish food ever. Chosen as one of the best new restaurants 2021 by top Chefs (bloomberg.com) located in a beautiful retail sanctuary Upper Buena Vista in Design District.
We serve Family Style dishes such as hand made Manti, Izmir Kofte, Kavurma, Doner Wrap, Hand made Boreks as well as Aegean, Mediterranean Mezes such as Kopoglu, Red Lentil balls, Beet root humus etc.
We are proud of serving legendary Turkish breakfast and Sucuk with eggs and Menemen (Shakshuka)
Special thanks to top Chef Michelle Bernstein" who quoted "It really feels like your grandma is cooking" and favorited us.
Under the shades of a 150 years old banyan tree with an incredible spiritual atmosphere we know you will enjoy this great dining experience.
Our coziest Tiki hut is heat and rain protected and perfect for small events.
Simple but tasty food, casual and spiritual atmosphere and relaxing music.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Turkish, Mediterranean, Balkan Style

  • Hours of Operation

    Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (786) 686-9797

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive Chef

    Yilmaz Guney

  • Catering

    We do incredible caterings.

  • Private party facilities

    Our coziest Tiki Hut is ideal for small events up to maximum 35 people.

  • Neighbourhood

    Buena Vista

  • Cross Street

    50th terrace and NE 2nd avenue

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Endee

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Taner, as well as others who worked with him, were very attentive. The food was delicious and the ambience was lovely. Very transporting.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the ambience, service and food. I wish they would serve Turkish wine which is Fantastic!!
  3. Miamilocal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    I wasn’t my first time but my last visit was not good at all the food was okay but service was not good our server tried to rob us off she charged for tap water and I ordered one dessert she added 2 on my bill instead of 1 And charged me extra for topping that already comes with the pide!! And added an ice cream to my baklava that I never asked for to charge extra for it!! Never going back!!
  4. Lara

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Services wasn’t the best, the waitress didn’t even know the food they are offering.
  5. Salem

    Miami - Dade

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious breakfast great service and beautiful place
  6. FusunY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love El Turco and El Turco foods.. You guys are terrific 👌💫💫💫💫…
  7. RAQUELJ

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience , delicious food , excellent service , beautiful place
  8. MJC97

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    We had a wonderful lunch with friends. We asked for recomendations and they were absolutly correct. Leave some space for the end because baklava is a must.
  9. CrisA

    Miami - Dade

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The service was adequate. We were sat in a back corner, so we felt cut off and had no view of anything. It was also a tiny space, it felt a bit tight. The hummus was good, but the other dishes were disappointing. The baklava was okay. We were expecting more regarding flavor; it was underwhelming. Coupled with the location of our table and the mediocre service the overall experience was just okay--nothing fantastic.
  10. FrequentDiner

    Miami - Dade

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food and the location are the stars here. The service is very hit or miss and the food just comes out whenever. During my last visit it took 30 minutes just to get the check. Clearly they need more help or a better system. The servers are always rushed and stressed.
  11. FulyaM

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Turkish breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have nothing bad to say. Food was excellent and prices were extremely reasonable
  13. Juan

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    This experencie is much different from what i used to received. The food taste simple. My first time i could sit on because of reservation and a party of 3 just sit and the where serve. I saw too many violations on Food Safety, the boxes of tomatoes where on the floor, the tray feel the floor and the keep using it. Since i know El Turco i have went there like 5-5 times, and this time i feel like the magic was off. As it was, i feel off coming back. Hope i can be better for others.
  14. Maria

    Miami - Dade

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance, you can bring your own wine bottle.
  15. Janan

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    If you’re Turkish then the food will be average for you. Nice ambiance, service fine.
  16. ShackwiththeChef

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    PHENOMENAL food. Absolutely delicious. And, such a cool environment, with all the fabulous surrounding shops, and restaurants.
  17. annap

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Turkish breakfast. My husband is from Turkey and he approved, we’ll be going back with my parents soon. We had made a reservation and the table was reserved when we got there :) Thanks to our server Luisa.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The best the location it feels like you are in Tulum. Their humus is delicious. They don’t serve alcohol. The rest of the dishes we had were good too.
  19. Ebindc

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place. Highly recommend. And I am a food snob.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Lugar agradable con buen ambiente bohemio. Servicio rápido y bueno. Buena comida, porciones grandes.
  21. EricC

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service2ambience5
    Food was good and tasty unfortunately i will not say the same thing for the service. Slow service and not attentive server
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommended by a friend. This place was above expectations in every way. It is in a quaint strip where you can get coffee, ice cream or even a new hat. The food was amazing. You can taste the homemade flavor in the hummus. Their pita bread was every bit as fresh. Their beef pilaf would melt in every bite. Will certainly come back.
  23. PhilippS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Not much seating, but its outside in a very cute area. Great value.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Love a good Turkish breakfast! The ambiance, location, surroundings are spectacular. Love this this little gem of an area and the Turkish breakfasts make it even greater. Great food, good people. Definitely slower service on weekdays compared to weekends. Most certainly was louder too for a weekday. But great atmosphere all around
  25. Anonymous1

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, high quality food, and amazing atmosphere for all occasions of dining. 5 stars all around!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the place and the outdoor concept. The food was outstanding, great flavor and the concept of small dishes is meant to order multiples and share. The place does not sell alcohol but they allow to bring your own bottle and they will provide the glasses for you.
  27. RasaP

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality food, everything was fresh and authentic. One of the best turkish food experiences!
  28. DavidG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food for a great price and such friendly service. Gokhan is an amazing host!
  29. kirah

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot say enough good things about this place. The ambience, the food, the service. Absolutely recommended for any type of get together or date! Love it!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious meal with very welcoming and efficient service—highly recommend El Turco!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good service, delicious food! Thank you so much! 😋🥰
  32. MitchellD

    Miami - Dade

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great brunch spot, outstanding place for couples, family and friends. Highly recommend restaurant. Great food. Kick back & enjoy!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeded expectations! Incredibly fresh, abundant, delicious, and well-priced food - it was so good we went two nights in a row! And the environment was blissfully atmospheric and wonderfully low key…dining under the stars. I’ll be heading back immediately next time I’m in Miami.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous food and a beautiful setting! We will definitely return on our next trip to Miami!
  35. Alquimia79

    Miami - Dade

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Great staff, very friendly and courteous. The ambiance was also eclectic, family friendly and and a great from the usual. However, the food has some room for improvement. Their classic hummus appetizer was great though…
  36. VivianCabcar

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, Manti was delicious and they have the best baklava ever!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Amazing food but very slow service. Had to ask multiple times for food and the food did not come out at once for all guests.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time. Good service and good food!
  39. Shoes911

    Miami - Dade

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always EXCELLENT and great warm service. We have had many things on menu and all great and tasty.
  40. KerenB

    Miami - Dade

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A sweet little cafe in Upper Buena Vista. Very authentic and delicious. We sat outside and ordered appetizers and salads and it was plenty and lovely. honorary mention to the eggplant in the yogurt sauce - fantastic! The salad was very fresh as well. They don't server alcohol so you are welcome to bring your own or go next door and buy it from another restaurant.

FAQs

El Turco - Miami does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Turco - Miami also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (786) 686-9797.

El Turco - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for El Turco - Miami

5026 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    50th terrace and NE 2nd avenue

  • Neighbourhood

    Buena Vista

  • Hours of Operation

    Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Turkish, Mediterranean, Balkan Style

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive Chef

    Yilmaz Guney

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

  • Phone number

    (786) 686-9797

  • Catering

    We do incredible caterings.

  • Private party facilities

    Our coziest Tiki Hut is ideal for small events up to maximum 35 people.

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