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Candela Restaurant, the ultimate destination for a culinary journey, offers an eclectic blend of Tapas, Cuban, and Mediterranean flavors in the heart of Wilton Manors, FL. As a premier Restaurant and Wine Bar, we provide an intimate setting perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic evening. Our expertly crafted menu features an array of small plates, artisanal cheeses, and hand-selected wines to tantalize your taste buds. Visit us at 2909 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33334, and indulge in a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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Mickey Itchon
Mickey Itchon -Google user
5 years ago
Truly excellent Tapas y Mas... We came in at 5:15 and there was a happy hour with Tapas at discount prices. So we ordered from the happy hour menu and we also ordered from the main menu. I had their Alhambra Reserva beer which was...Read More
Perks Advisor
Perks Advisor -Google user
3 years ago
Within the same ugly strip store as a trashy convenience store you will find Candela. Once inside you are transported to Spain. The restaurant has a Spanish theme and a handsome design. I was also thrilled to find they offer Rioja wine...Read More
Gregory Sanes
Gregory Sanes -Google user
5 years ago
I had heard a lot about this place and wanted to try it for a long time before i actually had time to go.First, the live music was great. Perfect volume to fill the place with delightful music. The place was also very clean, we...Read More
Andrea Leiva
Andrea Leiva -Google user
4 months ago
The perfect spot for an anniversary celebration! My husband surprised me with dinner at this charming, cozy restaurant, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely AMAZING! We started with a charcuterie board that set the tone...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pork and Rice & Beans, Charcuterie Plate Recommendation for vegetarians Would not recommend Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Anto DLF
Anto DLF -Google user
6 years ago
Typical Spanish decor and ambiance. Excellent food and service at a very reasonable price.Appetizers (tapas) are excellent. My favorite was the "patatas bravas" chunks of fried potatoes with a creamy spicy sauce. The assorted cheese and cured ham "tabla" was the perfect companion for...Read More
Jessica Shin
Jessica Shin -Google user
3 years ago
We were at Candela to celebrate a midweek birthday and it was one of the top 5 meals of my life. The sangria and food was so good it instantly felt like I was eating in Seville and not Wilton Manors. We couldn't get enough...Read More
J.D. Colón (joe.e.dc)
J.D. Colón (joe.e.dc) -Google user
6 years ago
A great little place! Don't let the storefront fool you because it almost looks like the front of a convenience store. Once you're inside and step into the dining area, your eyes and your senses are pleasantly surprised. It's very charming, clean, and the decor...Read More
Paula M.
Paula M. -Google user
3 years ago
Stopped by just for wine with friends on a Thurs. night and knew we needed to return Friday night for dinner. It truly was one of the BEST meals ever! We shared a cheese sampler and 3 tapas plates...Refried garbanzo beans and chorizo, garlic shrimp,...Read More
Jorge Osorio
Jorge Osorio -Google user
2 years ago
A wonderful experience!The food & drinks were delicious, paellas are wonderful, and I also highly recommend lamb shank - authentic Spanish-style.Sergio suggested a Tempranillo wine that was delicious.They have 1906 beer from Estrella Galicia that has won many awards.It is a small place, but the...Read More
Alan Eosso Jr
Alan Eosso Jr -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing menu, great atmosphere, fantastic service all make for an unbeatable evening out on the town.The grilled octopus alone is worth the trip
Venkusa K R
Venkusa K R -Google user
9 months ago
Loved the cozy ambience, the flavorful food and friendly welcoming service.To start, the potato dish was so different in the way it felt while you ate them; they were buttery and melting in your mouth as you ate them very different feeling while eating potatoes...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes
Alex Ram
Alex Ram -Google user
8 years ago
My partner took to Candela for my birthday back in March 2016, I had a great experience and the food was amazing. So when we went to Florida again in December we decided to stop by Candela in Fort Lauderdale to try once again this...Read More
Colin Gledhill
Colin Gledhill -Google user
7 years ago
Great spanish restaurant, which doesn't look much from outside but is lovely when you get in and has a really great atmosphere. Food was excellent, as we were a party of 8 we shared a selection of tapas to start (the Patatas Bravas were particularly...Read More
Veronica P
Veronica P -Google user
7 years ago
Paella was wet -too wet- and came with very little rice for being paella. In fact, it was mostly full giant prawns that came with the shell still on them. The pulpo (octopus) was burnt and our medium churrasco was very bloody.The sangrias tasted like...Read More
Abbie Stowell
Abbie Stowell -Google user
5 months ago
Had such a splendid date night at Candela this evening. Everything we tried was delicious. We ordered the Tumaca, the Jamon Serrano & Manchego, the Piquillos, the Codfish Croquettas, and the Mushrooms. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake. Our server Jose was wonderful,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Piquillos a La Catalana Stuffed Peppers, Garlic Bread - Grated Tomato and Serrano Ham, Cod Fish Croquettes 4 Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
NK
NK -Google user
a year ago
I ordered the chicken risotto and my friend ordered the seafood risotto off the lunch menu.Although very oily, I really enjoyed my food here. It was fresh, flavorful and delicious 9/10!!The restaurant could use some entertainment and maybe more attention.. no music or television or...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Ryan R
Ryan R -Google user
4 years ago
Wow. Wow wow wow. Not to exaggerate but this meal was one of the best I’ve ever had. Ever. The seafood paella was amazing but the Mediterranean Sea bass... insane, best seafood dish I’ve ever eaten. They also made a vegan paella...Read More
José Vargas
José Vargas -Google user
2 years ago
Nice size restaurant with several Cuban and Spanish dishes. I had Caldereta de mariscos, a type of seafood stew. The food was delicious and represents the actual flavors of the dishes back in Spain. Pricing is a bit high, but due to the complexity of...Read More
David Parsont
David Parsont -Google user
6 years ago
Really good sangria. The food was very good as well; fresh, well plated, and delicious. We were a little surprised to see it so empty and obviously ready to close at 10:15 on a Friday night...having just returned from Madrid where these places were just...Read More
Felita Chu
Felita Chu -Google user
a year ago
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Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Garlic Shrimps, Piquillos a La Catalana Stuffed Peppers, Arròs Negre, Flan Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
JESSICA RAMOS
JESSICA RAMOS -Google user
a month ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently had the pleasure of dining at Candela a few times, and I can't say enough good things about it! This charming spot is hands down the best place for tapas and paella in town. Each dish is bursting with flavor and beautifully presented,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Paella Valenciana, Lasagna, Flan, Grilled Octopus, Gambas Al Ajillo
Dennis Hernandez
Dennis Hernandez -Google user
6 months ago
Michelin inspectors, get over here!My husband and I have been regulars for years, and have not had a single bad dish. This place is run with love and passion, from the exceptional service, their wine selection and verifiably authentic Spanish food. This is the best...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Garlic Shrimps, Paella Negra, Cheese Sampler, Garlic Bread - Grated Tomato and Serrano Ham, Charcuterie Plate Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Sara Lopez
Sara Lopez -Google user
2 years ago
We visited Candela for my birthday and what an amazing time. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, perfect for dates. The food was amazing. We had the octopus which was the special of the day and lord was it it good. The garbanzos sauce it...Read More
Eddie Cruz
Eddie Cruz -Google user
a year ago
Listen, I have to really control myself. This place is really inviting and delightfully savory. From the moment you we walked in, we were greeted and tended to our seats. The cozy atmosphere made it easier for us to quickly make our wine selections. Chef...Read More
Alicia Griggs
Alicia Griggs -Google user
a year ago
This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I ordered the chicken with two sides which were tostones and salad. The tostones were as hard as rocks and I could barely chew them. The salad was OK. The chicken was OK....Read More
Food: 3/5
Robert Cooler
Robert Cooler -Google user
a year ago
We had dinner here at 6:15pm on a Friday night and it was totally empty until 6:45pm. Not sure why because the food was amazing, the service was great & the atmosphere was really really nice.They have some common tapas items and a bunch...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Susan Biederman
Susan Biederman -Google user
2 years ago
Charming dining room. A very comfortable place for dinner. Authentic Spanish dishes beautifully presented. I think it’s the best seafood paella in Florida. We also love the grilled octopus and the croquettas, Family owned so it’s not like an impersonal...Read More
Jeff Marchitto
Jeff Marchitto -Google user
a year ago
Food is good, but the owner is an adolescent jerk. I ordered $100 of apps and dinner and prepaid online for pick up. When I arrived to the restaurant they said they never got the order and have no record of me paying....Read More
David Currie
David Currie -Google user
8 years ago
Decided to bring my wife here for her birthday and it was fantastic. The chef and his wife made us feel at home and really made the night special. We wanted to try the grilled octopus but they were out for the night, so the...Read More
sebastian escobar
sebastian escobar -Google user
2 years ago
Mom and Pop restaurant with amazing food! I don't think it is overpriced at all and the place does have its own cute ambiance, even though it is in a strip mall. Highly recommend.Special shout out to the paella negra, which is made with squid...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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