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Lona Cocina Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2 (3438)
$31 to $50
Mexican
321 N. Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2
$31 to $50
Mexican
Central Beach

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
    Alison Brickman, Complex Director of Catering: (954) 245-3085
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • VIP Patio Viewing – Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show

    $200.00 per party

    May 9, 2026 - May 11, 2026
    VIP Patio Viewing – Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show Secure your front-row seat at Lona Cocina for the best views of the Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show! - Exclusive VIP patio seating - A $200 food & beverage minimum spend is required per table - Maximum 6 guests per table - Unmatched sightlines for the Air & Sea Show Available: May 9th & 10th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tables are limited — reserve yours today!
    VIP Patio Viewing – Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch!

    $65.00 per person

    May 10, 2026 only
    Mother’s Day Brunch Treat mom to a beachfront brunch filled with flavor, music, and celebration on Sunday, May 10th, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy our elevated brunch buffet featuring multiple live stations, a welcome mimosa station at the entrance, and live DJ Performance! Pricing: • $65++ per adult with bottomless mimosas, Lona margaritas, and bloody marys • $55++ for food only • $35++ for children under 12 Please Note: A buffet experience only will be offered. À la carte menu will not be available. Reserve your spot and celebrate all the wonderful moms!
    Mother's Day Brunch! Photo

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What 3,438 people are saying

Lona Cocina Tequileria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lona Cocina Tequileria offers a "beautiful beachfront location" with a lively atmosphere and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal brunch buffet" and "amazing birria tacos." While service can vary, the "friendly staff" often stand out. Enjoy a vibrant dining experience with "great views" of the ocean.
3,438 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly good for a tourist area. Lobster quesadilla was amazing. Guacamole was amazing. Service was excellent. Prices were reasonable. A nice surprise for us locals and I would definitely come back.

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  2. Phil Gold

    Philadelphia835 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed sitting outside with nice view of the ocean. Didn't get served rightcaway but then several people acknowledged and came through to take order and provide food. Loved three appetizers ordered over happy hour! Also enjoyed our meals too.

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  3. Maria Gold

    Fort Lauderdale9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Given today is Cinco de Mayo and we are in Fort Lauderdale I would expect a place to be busy, however waiting more than an hour and a half for food is nuts . we ordered tacos and a steak that came out very cold. The waitress left our table with glasses from our prior drinks and never picked up the chips. I had a manager come over. I explained to him the situation and he literally walked away . Guess I won’t be back .

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  4. Samantha

    Detroit2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for Cinco de Mayo, we went last year and it was fun! This year had a DJ, and my mom and I couldn’t hear each other speak, at all. It was kind of…… Different, hearing club music at 7 PM at a sit down restaurant, but the food and drink was fantastic as usual!

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  5. Andrew Gold

    Toronto66 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Their Tuesday night tacos and margaritas special was not honored simply bc it was Cinco de Mayo. It was the main reason we went and were shut out of that experience as there was no advance notice online. As such, everything was full price even though it clearly states happy hour Mon-Fri. Service was solid; outdoor vibes were great with a DJ and a little pop-up table. In future, they need to respect regulars way more with these unwritten arbitrary policies. A shame! Cocktails are good but the food we ordered was slow and (sadly) fleshed out with semi-stale tortilla chips. Disappointing!

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  6. Brittany

    Fort Lauderdale11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bottomless brunch? More like bottomless orange juice with a long-distance relationship to champagne. 🥂🍊 I came for bubbles and got Florida’s entire citrus supply instead. At this point I’m basically hydrated, not buzzed. Food? Solid. Service? Great. DJ? Honestly carrying the entire experience on their back. But if I wanted straight OJ, I would’ve just hit up Publix and saved myself the brunch outfit.

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  7. Chris

    Atlanta1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible service starting with the hostess. Horrible wait staff who were not organized. The manager wasn’t much help. Took too long to have some one come to table to greet us. It took about 10 minutes. Slow drink refills. Had to ask for more chips and salsa. Utterly ridiculous. General manager should be ashamed they manage a beachfront restaurant at the Westin like this. The one Asian waiter was doing everything and taking care of every table. Since you too share I gave $0 on card and cash directly to that kid

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  8. Joseph

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Cancelled out outdoor seating last minute, inside smelled funky

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  9. Mike Gold

    Chicago21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was horrible. We contacted management and they gave us credit on our bill for the entrées. Five star the management team. I ordered the skirt steak fajita which was delicious.   My companion had a chicken fajita which was not good but was possibly due to a special order and due to the servers incompetence. This restaurant can be very good with the proper serving staff.  The restaurant had a private event taking place on the outdoor patio which may have contribute to the bad service . The margaritas are good but need more liquid and less ice . Overall, the hotel restaurants rely on tourism and not repeat business. 

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  10. Sean Gold

    Washington DC36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always great. I dont know how they keep the quality of the food at such a high level for such a long time but we will keep going back.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
    Alison Brickman, Complex Director of Catering: (954) 245-3085
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Lona is a strong date-night choice if you want beachfront views, craft cocktails and lively atmosphere. The patio offers sunset ocean views and romantic breezes, while standout dishes like the lobster quesadilla and shareable guac make for a fun, treat-yourself meal. Note: the patio can get loud (DJ/party vibe on weekends), so ask for a quieter indoor table if you prefer a low-key evening or request an early seating. Reservations are recommended.

Portions at Lona are generally generous and shareable. Guests frequently note large fajita platters and quesadillas that can feed two, and the brunch buffet offers plentiful servings. Many parties bring items to share (taco flights, guac, lobster quesadilla), so plan to share plates or take leftovers, several reviews mention substantial portions and take‑home boxes.

Yes, Lona accommodates families and has seating options that work for guests with mobility needs. The Sunday brunch has both indoor and outdoor areas; several guests note indoor seating is quieter and easier to access from the buffet (fewer barriers). For mobility or specific accessibility needs, call ahead to request an indoor table or to confirm accommodations.

It depends on your goal: go Sunday morning for the popular bottomless beachside brunch (live stations and cocktails) or Tuesday for Taco & Tequila specials. For a quieter meal, choose weekday lunch or an early weekday dinner, guests report faster, calmer service then. If you want the lively beach‑bar vibe, evening weekends and patio seating deliver a high‑energy scene with DJs.

Lona is a lively, beachfront Mexican spot, energetic and festive on the patio with DJs and mariachi at times, and more relaxed indoors. Guests consistently praise the ocean view, beach breeze and party vibe, though many warn it can be very loud on weekends and during brunch. Expect upbeat music, a social crowd, and a vibrant seaside atmosphere.

Smart casual. The restaurant lists 'Smart Casual' as its dress code, which fits its upscale‑casual beachfront vibe, think neat, relaxed attire suitable for oceanfront dining and cocktails.

Yes, the team accepts pre‑requests: seating preferences, group or private‑dining arrangements and typical dietary or celebration requests. The restaurant advertises private and semi‑private space for groups (10–200) and many guests report staff accommodating birthdays and special touches. For important allergy, accessibility or private‑event needs, call the restaurant in advance to confirm.

Yes, families dine here and there’s a kids menu. Guests bring children for brunch and dinner, though the patio can be loud and lively (with music and crowds). For a calmer family meal, choose indoor seating or an early seating time and call ahead about menu flexibility for younger children.

It depends on your priorities: go Sunday for the bottomless beachside brunch experience; go Tuesday for Taco & Tequila deals; or choose a weekday (Mon–Thu) if you want a quieter meal and easier service. Weekend evenings are ideal if you want the full lively patio, DJs and people‑watching.

Yes, Lona offers private and semi‑private dining for groups, with options suitable for roughly 10 to 200 guests. Guests report hosting celebrations and large parties there; call in advance to discuss room setup, menus and any audio/visual needs.

Yes, guests have celebrated holidays at Lona (Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day) and the restaurant runs special holiday brunches and events. Holiday operations appear common, but busy times can be oversold, so reserve early and confirm holiday hours when planning.

Yes, Lona's large outdoor patio and bar space overlooks the Atlantic and the beach. Many guests praise the outdoor high‑top seating, ocean breeze and people‑watching; note that the patio can be noisy and exposed to birds, wind or construction at times, so pick indoor seating if you prefer quieter comfort.

Yes, Lona is a strong date-night choice if you want beachfront views, craft cocktails and lively atmosphere. The patio offers sunset ocean views and romantic breezes, while standout dishes like the lobster quesadilla and shareable guac make for a fun, treat-yourself meal. Note: the patio can get loud (DJ/party vibe on weekends), so ask for a quieter indoor table if you prefer a low-key evening or request an early seating. Reservations are recommended.

Portions at Lona are generally generous and shareable. Guests frequently note large fajita platters and quesadillas that can feed two, and the brunch buffet offers plentiful servings. Many parties bring items to share (taco flights, guac, lobster quesadilla), so plan to share plates or take leftovers, several reviews mention substantial portions and take‑home boxes.

Yes, Lona accommodates families and has seating options that work for guests with mobility needs. The Sunday brunch has both indoor and outdoor areas; several guests note indoor seating is quieter and easier to access from the buffet (fewer barriers). For mobility or specific accessibility needs, call ahead to request an indoor table or to confirm accommodations.

It depends on your goal: go Sunday morning for the popular bottomless beachside brunch (live stations and cocktails) or Tuesday for Taco & Tequila specials. For a quieter meal, choose weekday lunch or an early weekday dinner, guests report faster, calmer service then. If you want the lively beach‑bar vibe, evening weekends and patio seating deliver a high‑energy scene with DJs.

Lona is a lively, beachfront Mexican spot, energetic and festive on the patio with DJs and mariachi at times, and more relaxed indoors. Guests consistently praise the ocean view, beach breeze and party vibe, though many warn it can be very loud on weekends and during brunch. Expect upbeat music, a social crowd, and a vibrant seaside atmosphere.

Smart casual. The restaurant lists 'Smart Casual' as its dress code, which fits its upscale‑casual beachfront vibe, think neat, relaxed attire suitable for oceanfront dining and cocktails.

Yes, the team accepts pre‑requests: seating preferences, group or private‑dining arrangements and typical dietary or celebration requests. The restaurant advertises private and semi‑private space for groups (10–200) and many guests report staff accommodating birthdays and special touches. For important allergy, accessibility or private‑event needs, call the restaurant in advance to confirm.

Yes, families dine here and there’s a kids menu. Guests bring children for brunch and dinner, though the patio can be loud and lively (with music and crowds). For a calmer family meal, choose indoor seating or an early seating time and call ahead about menu flexibility for younger children.

It depends on your priorities: go Sunday for the bottomless beachside brunch experience; go Tuesday for Taco & Tequila deals; or choose a weekday (Mon–Thu) if you want a quieter meal and easier service. Weekend evenings are ideal if you want the full lively patio, DJs and people‑watching.

Yes, Lona offers private and semi‑private dining for groups, with options suitable for roughly 10 to 200 guests. Guests report hosting celebrations and large parties there; call in advance to discuss room setup, menus and any audio/visual needs.

Yes, guests have celebrated holidays at Lona (Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day) and the restaurant runs special holiday brunches and events. Holiday operations appear common, but busy times can be oversold, so reserve early and confirm holiday hours when planning.

Yes, Lona's large outdoor patio and bar space overlooks the Atlantic and the beach. Many guests praise the outdoor high‑top seating, ocean breeze and people‑watching; note that the patio can be noisy and exposed to birds, wind or construction at times, so pick indoor seating if you prefer quieter comfort.

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Lona Cocina Tequileria

4.2
$31 to $50
Mexican
Central Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
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