Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2

3076 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for scenic views

Celebrated chef Pablo Salas brings Lona Cocina Tequileria to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Lona, offers an eclectic, modern twist on traditional Mexican cooking in a chic, yet funky environment. A diverse menu includes ceviches, crab-infused guacamole, tostadas, tacos, meats from the grill and shareable sides at an affordable price. The outdoor patio and bar offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean and beach serving a special menu of snacks, small plates and tacos as well as a selection of agave-centric craft cocktails, freshly-made margaritas, house-made sangrias, Micheladas (perfect for the beachfront vibe) and, for true tequila worshipers, agave flights. Private and semi-private dining options are available for groups of 10 to 200 guests.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Regional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(954) 245-3069
Website
http://www.lonarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Pablo Salas
Catering
Private dining available for special occasions from 10 to 200 guests. We have 4 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Lona Cocina Tequileria can accommodate all of your special event needs. Private and semi-private dining available for 10 to 200 guests. We have 5 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.
Private party contact
Leticia Canossa, Private Dining Sales Manager: (954) 245-3064

Location
321 N. Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Area
Central Beach
Cross Street
Beach Boulevard
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Entrance. Diners receive validation from 7 am-3 pm is $8, and the price for the night is $10 for 3 hours. Sunday is $10 for 3 hours.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

A Toast to the New Year
US$75.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for a festive New Year's Celebration from 5pm to 10pm and indulge yourself with our exclusive New Year's special- a three-course dinner for $75++ per person. Live DJ Entertainment from 9pm to 1 am and a complimentary champagne midnight toast to start the New Year! All day long, enjoy Lona Margarita pitchers for $65 and bottles of Pommery Brut Champagne for $85. Let's toast for an unforgettable start to the New Year!

Popular dishes

Monday-Thursday-Sip 'till Midnight
$5 Lona Margaritas $5 Mexican Beers 1/2 off all house wine by the glass 9pm-12am
Tuesday - Tacos & Tequila
Tacos & Margaritas. 3PM – 7PM $5 Lona Margaritas $5 Selected Tacos
Thursday - Noche Latina
$5 Taco Station, $10 Lona Margarita, Dj & Live Entertainment 8pm-12am
Friday - Toast to the Weekend
All house Special Cocktails 50% Off. 4PM-6PM
Sunday - Bottomless Beachside BrunchUS$49.00
Live Action Stations & Unlimited Brunch Cocktails 11:30AM – 3PM

Guac

lime / cilantro / jalapeño / tomato / onion

Lump CrabUS$16.00
TradicionalUS$14.00
Crispy BaconUS$15.00

Appetizers

Tuna TostadaUS$18.00
salsa macha mayo / radish / cilantro / avocado mousse / prep soy sauce / peanuts
Hamachi CevicheUS$19.00
cucumber / red onion / avocado / celery / arbol chili / passion fruit / prep soy sauce
Red Shrimp AguachileUS$18.00
pouched shrimp/cucumber/guajillo/red radish/cherry tomatoes
Queso FundidoUS$15.00
melted house cheese blend / cilantro / served with flour or corn tortillas
Nachos GuajilloUS$22.00
chipotle cheese sauce / beans / pickled red onion / pickled fresno / avocado mousse / cilantro / sour cream / skirt steak
Mushroom EmpanadaUS$13.00
mushroom / crema fresca / cotija cheese / guacamole / sweet peppers
Seafood Chile RellenoUS$15.00
poblano pepper/crab meat/shrimp/cream cheese/house cheese blend/creamy arbol sauce
Tortilla SoupUS$12.00
chicken / avocado / crema queso fresno / crispy tortilla

Tacos

Baja Fish TacosUS$18.00
battered mahi mahi / chipotle slaw / pico de gallo / crema / beans
Shrimp TacosUS$18.00
bacon / chipotle aioli / slaw / cilantro ranch / lime
Carne Asada TacosUS$22.00
tomatillo avocado / skirt steak / grilled onions / cilantro
Tacos al CarbonUS$16.00
creamy chicken adobo / avocado mousse / pickled onions / cilantro
Cochinita Pibil TacosUS$17.00
slow cooked pork / red pickled onion / salsa verde / cilantro
Mushroom Al PastorUS$15.00
portobello mushrooms / pineapple / onion / cilantro / salsa verde
Taco FlightsUS$68.00
Served with a trio of house-made salsa & limes
- Selection of 15 tacosUS$68.00
- Selection of 20 tacosUS$86.00

Quesadillas

Jorge's Lobster QuesadillaUS$25.00
butter-poached Maine lobster / flour tortilla / chipotle aioli / red onion / cilantro / house cheese blend
Roasted Chicken QuesadillaUS$17.00
chicken al carbon / pico de gallo / house cheese blend / crema fresca
QuesabirriaUS$16.00
corn tortilla / beef birria / red onion / cilantro / house cheese blend / consomme

Ensaladas

Market SaladUS$16.00
avocado / heirloom tomato / cucumber / red onion / zucchini / lime vinaigrette / hearts of palm
Mexican Chopped SaladUS$15.00
mixed greens / crispy bacon / roasted corn / queso fresco / cilantro ranch

From the Grill

Pablo's Fajitas
bell peppers / onions / guacamole / pico de gallo / crema / corn or flour tortillas

Chef's Specials

Lona Steak & FritesUS$35.00
guajillo garlic butter / skirt steak / ancho dusted fries
Grilled SalmonUS$28.00
creamy poblano salsa / corn esquites / roasted peanuts / pickled onions
Branzino a la tallaUS$32.00
cabbage slaw/smoked jalapeno mayo
Chicken Enchiladas DivorciadasUS$22.00
chicken / salsa ranchera / beans / salsa verde / cotija cheese / crema / pickled onion
Shrimp & Crab EnchiladasUS$25.00
chipotle sauce / cotija / red pickled onions
Roasted Half ChickenUS$28.00
half chicken bone in/pickle onion/green pipian sauce with pumpkin seed and tomatillo and a side of avocado/ cucumber and tomato salad
Lona's BurgerUS$22.00
black angus patty / lettuce / tomato / bacon / house cheese blend / red onion / jalapeno mayo / fries / pickles

Sides

each $5

Yellow Corn Esquites
chipotle mayo / cotija / ancho chili powder
Plantains
cotija cheese & crema
Refried Beans
cotija cheese
Mexican Rice

What 3,076 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Fort Lauderdale East
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lona Cocina Tequileria offers a vibrant beachfront dining experience with "great food and a fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the lobster quesadilla and guacamole, while enjoying stunning ocean views. Although service can be hit-or-miss, the friendly staff and lively ambiance make it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

3,076 Reviews

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ken
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love Lona! Great food always! Awesome food, and great service!
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Andy
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food- perfectly cooked as requested steak that was very tender and flavorful. Same with fajitas.
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Fernando
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Looked for something along the beach that was kid friendly and this came up. Unfortunately would not agree with that, and the food was mediocre. A lot of the food we ordered (Guacamole, Salmon, Baja Fish Tacos) used onions as an overpowering element, and that’s all we tasted. Music was loud both inside and outside. While service was good and they had kids menus with crayons, it wasn’t really a great calming atmosphere.
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Luisa
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Mexican food, really good service, outstanding ocean view!
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Sreedhar
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As we entered, we were asked if we want to sit outside or inside. Outside seemed a bit nosiy and windy that day, so we chose to sit inside. Very nicely decorated restaurant and nice comfortable seating. Food was mediocre at best. My wife ordered Veggie fajitas and the fajitas was not even grilled. They seemed like they were just boiled and placed on the grill pan that came to the table. It was awful and watery. The condiments that you would expect from a Mexican place for Fajitas (most importantly any kind of beans - missing). Service was so-so - the host was OK, but not responsive. Service started fast with chips and water immediately, however, the service was rather slow afterwards.
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Jill
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The setting is nice, overlooking the ocean. But the food is so blatantly mediocre, it's kind of embarrassing. Why can't they just add some more flavor? So bland! And for $40 - totally not worth it.
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Carlos
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great food and service, however they had a DJ on the outdoor section but the speakers on the interior played the music so loud I could barely have a conversation. It was way louder indoors than it was outside.
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Alvaro
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The brunch food was terrible. The service didn’t exist.
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Sara
Louisville
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Not the best food. It was too windy to sit outside. Service was good.
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Jason
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Bartender was very slow, non responsive. Charged me for extra drinks that I didn’t get. When questioned, she said “someone else must have charged drinks to your card”. 2 “$5 tacos and 2 $5 margaritas“ cost me over $50. Won’t be back. Do not open a tab, pay as you go….
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FAQs

Lona Cocina Tequileria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 245-3069.

Lona Cocina Tequileria is rated 4.2 stars by 3076 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

321 N. Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Beach Boulevard
Area
Central Beach
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Entrance. Diners receive validation from 7 am-3 pm is $8, and the price for the night is $10 for 3 hours. Sunday is $10 for 3 hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pablo Salas
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.lonarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(954) 245-3069
Catering
Private dining available for special occasions from 10 to 200 guests. We have 4 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Lona Cocina Tequileria can accommodate all of your special event needs. Private and semi-private dining available for 10 to 200 guests. We have 5 unique spaces to select from for your next celebration.
Private party contact
Leticia Canossa, Private Dining Sales Manager: (954) 245-3064

Lona Cocina Tequileria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

A Toast to the New Year

Jorge's Lobster Quesadilla

Shrimp Tacos

Guacamole

Specials

Monday-Thursday-Sip 'till Midnight

Tuesday - Tacos & Tequila

Thursday - Noche Latina

Friday - Toast to the Weekend

Sunday - Bottomless Beachside BrunchUS$49.00

Guac

Lump CrabUS$16.00

TradicionalUS$14.00

Crispy BaconUS$15.00

Appetizers

Tuna TostadaUS$18.00

Hamachi CevicheUS$19.00

Red Shrimp AguachileUS$18.00

Queso FundidoUS$15.00

Nachos GuajilloUS$22.00

Mushroom EmpanadaUS$13.00

Seafood Chile RellenoUS$15.00

Tortilla SoupUS$12.00

Tacos

Baja Fish TacosUS$18.00

Shrimp TacosUS$18.00

Carne Asada TacosUS$22.00

Tacos al CarbonUS$16.00

Cochinita Pibil TacosUS$17.00

Mushroom Al PastorUS$15.00

Taco FlightsUS$68.00

Quesadillas

Jorge's Lobster QuesadillaUS$25.00

Roasted Chicken QuesadillaUS$17.00

QuesabirriaUS$16.00

Ensaladas

Market SaladUS$16.00

Mexican Chopped SaladUS$15.00

From the Grill

Pablo's Fajitas

Chef's Specials

Lona Steak & FritesUS$35.00

Grilled SalmonUS$28.00

Branzino a la tallaUS$32.00

Chicken Enchiladas DivorciadasUS$22.00

Shrimp & Crab EnchiladasUS$25.00

Roasted Half ChickenUS$28.00

Lona's BurgerUS$22.00

Sides

Yellow Corn Esquites

Plantains

Refried Beans

Mexican Rice

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lona Cocina Tequileria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lona Cocina Tequileria restaurant rated?

Is Lona Cocina Tequileria currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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