Manila Kantina Buffet in Miami - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Good was good! Price was good! Friendly atmosphere. Will definitely come back when I am in Miami again!

This Filipino restaurant in Miami is a true gem that feels just like home. The moment you step inside, you’re welcomed by the warm, friendly staff and the comforting aroma of traditional Filipino dishes. The food is authentic, delicious, and made with love, capturing the true essence of Filipino cuisine. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a meal with family or friends. Whether you’re craving classic adobo, sinigang, or pancit, this place has it all. Highly recommend for anyone missing a taste of the Philippines or wanting to experience Filipino culture!

Excellent service and amazing food! Makes me feel like I'm on a fiesta at the barrio. Ang sarap!

This Filipino restaurant is highly recommended. Foods are great. Very nice and kind people. Judith the owner is really kind. If you go to downtown Miami you should try. Very cheap buffet for $15 and variety of options. Very friendly people. If you miss the cafeteria vibes and lutong bahay this is a great spot for you. Authentic Filipino food.

Good food, warm welcome and service. They have asian grocery items and cargo/shipping service.

Very good and authentic Filipino food in buffet style for very reasonable price. The staff was super friendly and we had some nice talks with other guests.

It reminds me of Filipino food that I had in Singapore.

Great authentic Philadelphia food! Loved trying new food. Loved the Bittermelon chicken! Food was a bit cold at times though... and space was limited. But great price, taste, and people.

This all-you-can-eat Filipino restaurant is a hidden gem! The variety and authenticity of the dishes are truly remarkable. From classic favorites like adobo and lechon to unique regional specialties, every dish is packed with flavor and made with love. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for family gatherings or casual dining. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure you have everything you need. The dessert selection is also top-notch, with treats like halo-halo and bibingka that are the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious Filipino cuisine.

Saw other reviews about how this feels like going to your Vietnamese Grandmas house and we could not agree more! Love that store is proudly Christian. The staff is so friendly the even remembered us our second visit. The food is very fresh with good variety, lots of unique things to try. Staff will explain the options as well as give recommendations. It's $15 per person all you can eat (including dessert) with a drink. Very fair pricing. This is a regular stop for us.

If you are looking for authentic filipino food, this is as good as it gets. Served in buffet fashion, as of 2024, it is $15 with a can of pop (very cheap in today's market) Lots of food reminded me of the typical homemade asian dishes that I had as a kid. The dish appearance may not look great but they were tasty. The hospitality is downright wholesome. They like to start up conversations with tourists and talk about culture. Most of their friends and family like cruises and they love talking about the experience with us

Finally! I find filipino food from a filipino owned business. Other than in the same shopping center, you won't really find that in Miami. Despite the fact I don't eat pork or seafood & that's more than half of the buffet, everything else was really good. Even the laing confused me, it was really good even though I can pick up on the shrimp flavor. The Cassava cake & ube rice was to die for. It's the desserts to go & the market that I enjoyed even more; Just because I'd rank those 2 things over the buffet doesn't mean anything negative, in peak hours, nearly every seat was taken. If you love bringing business to family owned restaurants & stores, this is a must. I will be coming back to buy ube to make my own food!

The owner of this restaurant reminded me of my mom. She treated us like her children and provided an authentic Filipino dining experience with delicious food at surprisingly affordable prices. The homey atmosphere made me feel welcomed and comfortable. I will definitely come back for more!

Very hospitable people, really authentic. My Filipina gf was stamped and approved

Wow!!! kantina that feels and taste like home and lutong bahay!!! The best in Miami!!!

the best Filipino food with real Filipino owners and clients. Feels like i am in a restaurant in Manila! amazing place!

I have lived and worked in the area for over 5 years and I can confidently say this is one of the best food spots in Downtown Miami. Excellent customer service, the food was tasty and fresh. Variety of options. The cassava cake was my favorite!!! Will definitely come back

Super nice and welcoming staff with great service and quality of food! Will be coming back 😄

The best all you can eat authentic Filipino food. You’ll feel the filipino culture hospitality as soon as you get in. The foods taste like home.❤️💙💛

Well,manila kantina was my favorite place to eat in miami,the food is sooooo delicious and better than this only all those amazing people that works there,they are very friendly and attentive,i really felt very comfortable going there,even i am not filipino,they always treat me very well and even remember me when i take long to comeback there,making me feel very special for them,beside this they have something very important for a crew FREE WIFI(AND FAST), so i really recommend and bring all my friends to eat there. I really wish i could eat their food here in BRAZIL hahahah *"I want bilo bilo"* THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL!!!! 100000/10

Home in a wall but the most authentic and nostalgic food and atmosphere you can have!

Very nice staff, the owner is very friendly and the portions are well served, I recommend the veggie rolls

The most delicious Filipino food I've tried. Because I've tried it in several places, in America or Europe. But this one is really delicious with much more choices. Service? Obviously good, Asian people are known to be friendly when serving as waiters 😄 when they come for lunch it's almost always full.

Visiting Government Center a few blocks away! So, I heard about this small, family-run Filipino Bodega & buffet. Right on Flagler street, where by the way there is a lot of sidewalk construction & detours, but the restaurant is hiding there! About 20 tables squeezed together in the front with a steam table in the rear. One of the owners will assist with your food selections if you desire, very helpful. I tried about 10 different dishes & found the flavors to be Suttle & flavorful. Again it's AYCE for $12. They have Filipino groceries, snacks & sauces for sales. Good stop!

Great people, great food. Salamat!

I brought my family here at New Year’s Day and this place was busy because of the cruise workers just got in they have days off during that time but man we are not disappointed we definitely coming back again when we are in Florida. Highly recommended to anyone who willing to try Filipino food

Visiting Miami for 5 days and this place came up when I searched for Filipino food near South beach. We enjoyed our delicious food today and the staff are nice and friendly.

One of the best Filipino restaurants we have been in the USA

I had a great experience! Genuinely, the nicest staff. And the food is amazing. Try the Bicol!!! And the Yuka cake!!

Awesome buffet! Delicious authentic Phillipino food! Friendly, helpful and nice staff with a family restaurant feel. It's a hole in the wall. Totally local. Do it!

Excellent! Judith is amazing. She goes above and beyond to provide a great service. Food was delicious and the environment was like being back in the Philippines. Best Filipino restaurant in Miami.

Manila Kantina truly embodies the Filipino culture of hospitality! Due to unforeseen circumstances I informed them I had to pick up my order close to closing time. I ended up getting to the place around 10 min past 5(Wednesday evening), but they were very kind and accommodating! Not to mention the food was completely worth the price!

The owner is really nice and the food is good but it is way too crowded. The tables are jammed together and you can barely move

Warm and welcoming, a wonderful surprise. This is a gem of a place and has spectacular food. A memorable experience if in Miami.

Must visit at downtown miami. All you can eat for only 12dollars. Nothing beats the best price with the best food. Feels like home. They also have a mini grocery.

The best Filipino food I’ve ever had at a restaurant!!! Today I was craving a home cooked filipino meal but didn’t have the energy to cook. The food surpassed my expectations and the workers were so welcoming. I am so glad I found this place and will definitely be returning. From the food to the customer service, I could not recommend this place more. Not only did they feed me but they filled a void of missing my family, an experience I haven’t had in a very long time.

I have been looking forward to eat here before in “MANILA KANTINA”. Now I got an opportunity to dine in this Resto. The filipino foods were really sumptuous. My cravings has been satisfied. The service is really great. They will let you experience and let you feel how hospitable the filipinos are and the owner “Judith” is really hands on and she make sure that her customer/ guests is really okay and being accommodated well. Manila Kantina is not just a Buffet Resto but they have also mini grocery inside where you can find loads of filipino products. This is a one stop shop.

Very friendly and accommodating. Have good variety of food selection and taste good! Will come back once we visit Miami again

The only Buffet in Miami that offer filipino dish.Feels like home in here!

So good! All items that are tried tasted really good. Great value also

Excellent Customer Service. Great Food. Very Affordable for only $10 all you can eat.

this place is amazing. but they close at 3pm not at 5pm. showed up at 4pm excited to eat and it was closed.

Great place! Good deal for food, and a good selection of snacks at the grocery, however!!! Check the snacks for expiration date my last batch was expired!!! 🤷‍♂️

Very good service, and Hospitality

Restaurant who honors God is successful

Awesome food. Owner Judith was hands on. Kind and friendly to the customer. Very affordable food that’s very high quality. At home feeling. Judith entertained us as if we know each other for how many years although we just met. Do yourself a favor and make sure you go and dine there when you’re in downtown Miami. You won’t regret it!

The food is delicious amd tastes homemade and the owners are sweet and helpful!

Amazing place and amazing food for a good price!! Everybody gives you a warmth welcome and cares for you! Feels like you have been there a 100 times before, even it's the first :)

This place was incredible. The food was off the charts good and the family that runs this place was awesome. The staff was very helpful guiding us through what each dish was and made a fair bit of recommendations. Their recommendations primarily were to eat as much as we could of everything. I will be back anytime I find myself in Miami.

Growing up in a Filipino household, I’ve found it hard to find a Filipino restaurant that comes close to feeling like home, until I found Manila Kantina. The food here is authentic, delicious, and the best deal you’ll find in Miami - $12 for an all-you-can-eat buffet experience! On top of that, the staff is incredible friendly, welcoming, and eager to help you. Mama Judith makes it feel like home every time I visit. She has even cooked fried eggs for me when they weren’t a buffet item. I also love that they have a huge selection of Filipino groceries so I can take staple ingredients home to make my own Filipino cuisine. I come here regularly and always bring guest visitors. With all the cruise workers that stop by, it feels like you’re stepping into the Philippines. You won’t have this experience anywhere else in Miami. Whether you’re new to Filipino cuisine or a fan, this place is a must-visit!!

Went for the lunch buffet. Everyone is super welcoming and the food is so cheap. Well worth the visit.

First time trying Philipino cuisine. This place is a buffet but I chose to go for takeout. For $12, I got a platter with the favourites like lechon (roast pork belly), adobo, fried chicken, longanisa sausage, lumpia (spring roll), pancit (stir fried noodles), and steamed rice. The food was great, and the service was impeccable. A family run spot with the nicest people. It was full of Philipino people at lunch which means it's legit. I would definitely recommend and return.

I got vegetables, and Lechon Kawali is so good ( I forgot the sauce ).

authentic filipino food in Miami, FL. feels like home ^_^

The staff were very nice and Friendly, but I had to leave because they really didn't have any vegetarian options.

Great authentic Filipino Cuisine!

My new favorite restaurant in Miami, if not in all of Florida. The buffet has so much to choose from, the fish, shrimp and lechon were my favorites. Everything is so good..make sure you try it all! Super reasonably priced - only $12 per person, the quality is authentic, the flavors, unmatched. The people are so nice and hospitable - while we were eating they asked if we wanted drinks and took the trays when we were done. They also have desert and coffee. Feels like home, if I knew home to be the Philippines!

New favorite place to eat in Miami!

This place is so special. It's the hospitality that is so unique. You will feel like you are at your grandmother place to visit and pick up a plate. The food is good but the owners greets you with so much love. The prices are reasonable and I spent only 12 with drink. There was chicken adobe, pork belly adobe, pancit, and lumpia. This place is definitely a jewel and you take family to this place for casual eating.

Probably one of my favorite places on the planet right now. I loved everything about. Admittedly, they have the home team advantage because I'm Filipino. But there was just so much about the place that made me happy. To start, the food was absolutely phenomenal. It was exactly like everything I grew up eating. Just like the scene in Ratatouille, when the food touched my tongue, I flashed back through my entire life. It literally made me tear up recalling all those memories. The fact that it's an old school little shop right in the heart of Miami absolutely makes me smile. Around the corner are the signs for a new restaurant opening in a few months. Pictures of supermodels in swimsuits eating high end meals in the desert for some reason. Just lots of "douchy" vibe in that area. And right I'm the middle of it, is Manila Kantina with their wonderful buffet using foam plates. I'd take this spot any day over that DustMiami place. And let's talk about the staff. Sweet little Nanay (Grandma) literally hands you a tray with plates and utensils and says, "KAIN NA!" And she's the cook. I kind of don't want anyone else to go there because I don't want to ruin this perfect little place. But I'd be doing it a disservice if I didn't say how much I loved everything about it. So go try it out. But don't bring too many people, please!!!

Took a trip to Miami and accidentally found this gem. Awesome food, and the owners were very nice. Thank you for the kindness you have shown me and my husband while we visited in 2020. I watched a video from strictly dumpling and reminded me to let you all know that we loved your restaurant. Best wishes to your business!