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El Carajo Tapas and Wine
Tapas Restaurant, Smoke Shop, and Fuel Station$$$$
Coral Way, Miami
Has a stamp of approval from Epicurious and Miami New Times
"LIQUOR STORE prices ,try the lobster empanadas"(5 Tips)
"Hidden Gem!! I'm lucky to have this within walking distance."(6 Tips)
"One of the best wine selections in Miami with amazing prices."(36 Tips)
"Hidden in a BP gas station"(2 Tips)
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- The Backstreet ForkFebruary 24, 2013the best hidden restaurant in Miami,with a incredible Spanish atmosphere,a great TAPAS and WINE selection.....wines with LIQUOR STORE prices ,try the lobster empanadas
Hidden Gem!! I'm lucky to have this within walking distance. Best wine prices of all of Miami and the selection is amazing. The tapas are a must and a great cup of coffee for the morning drive.
Jeffery CJanuary 19, 2014We had several items from the menu and shared them with each other in true tapas style. Each was unique and delicious. I would agree this restaurant is a hidden gem with great food, wine & service.
Allison NiksichApril 1, 2021LOVE this place. The most amazing international wine selection, and you can buy a bottle at retail price and they will cork it for you with your meal. Hidden inside a gas station - what a hidden gem!
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014The simple menu includes tasty codfish fritters, piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao, tasty Galician-style octopus salad, chorizo in wine sauce, lobster empanadas, and gambas a la plancha. Read more
Ariel CasaliAugust 12, 2012Incredible wine selection! I recommend Pago de los Capellanes Crianza from Ribera del Duero, Spain. It is one of the best Tempranillos you can find in Miami!
Joanna FlammMarch 7, 2018You'd never guess this place was here. It looks like a gas station. Which it is. But it's also a great little wine and tapas restaurant! Bacon wrapped dates are fantastic.
Miami New TimesAugust 15, 2014Some of the best tapas in Miami can be found in a gas-station convenience store at the corner of South Dixie Highway and SW Seventeenth Avenue. Read more
Blanca MariaAugust 3, 2012Nice place, however, the food wasn't anything out of this world and a bit pricey for tapas. I recommend El Pimiento in Miami Lakes. Great tapas and excellent service.- Miami New TimesJuly 12, 2013Best of Miami 2013- Best Gas Station: BP/El Carajo International Tapas & Wines. Unlike your normal local gas station, this station has a delicious secret. Enjoy yummy tapas and over 2,000 wines. Read more
Thea YatrasJuly 25, 2012This is the BEST KEPT SECRET for wine in Miami. It's a BP gas station! Immense wine and sake selection and an international tapas restaurant. They're bottle prices will beat most case prices in town!- One of the best wine selections in Miami with amazing prices. Stay for a bite to eat because the tapas is great.
Al Gonzalez Tax Professional & RealtorMarch 30, 2013Great place & quality food. Best value is tabla mix &choosing an inexpensive wine bottle Beware$10 uncorking charge in addition to bottle. If u have tax ?? Call 305-644-4000 Tax Pros free consultation- Miami New TimesSeptember 6, 2012We've always heard "don't judge a book by its cover" and this applies here! Some of the best tapas in Miami are found here! There is also an over 2000-bottle wine list!
Andrea FinuccioSeptember 26, 2012Anything with bacallao is amazing. Wine selection is breathtaking and the menu has something for everyone. The fufu is to die for!- MiamiCulinaryTours.comSeptember 23, 2015What a hidden spot! Try their albarino wines, great selection
Gabriel Rodriguez DiazFebruary 7, 2018Wine selection is excellent. Make sure you order the sauteed octopus and the ribs as an appetizer
Katia DupuyApril 30, 2013Nice place to surprise someone. Lunch or Diner... Always good. On weekends make sure you have a reservation.
NataschaOSJune 4, 2015Hidden gem in a gas station. Filled with Spanish flavors and excellent wine selection.
Melissa AinslieDecember 27, 2012Excellent tapas. Recommend the piquillos stuffed with cod, octopus a la gallega. Skip the ceviche.
MightyACSeptember 15, 2014Surprising! the best dining I've ever had... Inside a gas station!! #tapas #Miami
- EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010Don't let the location fool you - the food transports you to ancient Spain! The lobster empanadas and 1500-bottle wine list are not what you'd typically find in the back of a Citgo station.
- EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010Don't let the location fool you - the food transports you to ancient Spain! The lobster empanadas and 1500-bottle wine list are not what you'd typically find in the back of a Citgo station.
Justin GileadNovember 10, 2010This restaurant inside a citgo station has a better wine selection than most restaurants in coral gables or sobe. The owner is a true oenophile. This means u can find a grange or a latour here.
Jacobo GómezFebruary 27, 2016I wanted to like it but, unfortunately, it is way overpriced. $46 for 2 beers, 3 croquetas, 1 little (dry and microwaved) piece of tortilla de patata and a (very thinly sliced) cheese board... Nope.
Maritza Daman-CarlesJanuary 27, 2013Amazing food, wine and service! Had an unexpected great experience!!
This place is a hidden gem! Now open on Sundays. Best gourmet empanadas on this side of town!
COOLEST KID EVERFebruary 18, 2015Nothing is good at this place... This place sucks more than every single restraint in the whole world. I had the worst experience at el carajo. I suggest anybody that would like to come to this place
Rodrigo HernandezFebruary 10, 2013Reservation is something that doesn't work at all, 1 hour and 10" waiting to be seated....I hope the food and wine be great
Tony KJune 11, 2011Food and wine were great. Service was NOT. Our waitress never came back once to ask how our food was or if we wanted more wine. Felt like since we didn't speak spanish we were not welcome.
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Combining old world charm with a fresh face, Miami's secret gem, EL CARAJO proudly serves tapas with a variety of traditional and modern flavors. We boast a selection of over 1500 wines, 150 beers and 40 sakes from every corner of the globe. ¡Del carajo se ve lo mejor!
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(305) 856-2424
Features
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Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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