100 Montaditos Coral Way — Restaurant in Florida

100 Montaditos 8565 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33155 (Westchester Mall)

Chain restaurant review

5 Stars

The first 100 Montaditos opened on a small beach in Islantilla, Huelva, Spain, by Jose Maria Capitan in 2000. The name comes from the ancient Spanish culinary habit of filling small slices of bread with various ingredients found in the kitchen. Hence, Jose Maria Capitan and staff came up with 100 different proposals for a Montadito. They now have over 350 eateries in Spain, 34 in Italy, 20 in Portugal, 13 in Mexico, 5 in the United States, 3 in Guatemala, 2 in Columbia, and one each in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, and Ecuador, with Panama rounding out their international holdings. According to Wikipedia, the holding company in the U.S. filed for bankruptcy in 2015. They went from a total of 17 here to 5 and paused any further U.S. Expansions for now.

Suffering from insolation inundation one only finds in Southern Florida, I was thankful for the cool, crisp air conditioned air that hit my face right before my olfactory senses were immediately attacked by the aroma of freshly baked bread as I entered this location. My server is Leo. He warmly greeted me in Spanish. He immediately switched to flawless English when I told him I don't speak that Romance language. Leo informs me that everything is made to order. I faked a slight cough to wipe the drool from my lips and asked Leo for a Number 70 and 91 Montaditos.

Considering they bake the bread and make each Montadito to order, Leo was back in no time with my order. Before Leo had retracted his serving arm, I had Number 70 firmly in my mitts and headed straight toward my eagerly awaiting palate. This particular Montadito was a congenial concoction of Morcilla, roasted peppers, and an out-of-this-world chipotle mayo spread—the bread. The bread was amazing. Crisp, flaky crust, springy, chewy interior was what all breads aspire to be. The homemade Morcilla (sausage) was bursting with savory succulence, and the peppers were perfectly roasted.

Forcing myself to move on from Number 70 (oh, how I love thee), I greedily grabbed Number 91 and, without ceremony, began chowing down. Number 91 was lovingly stuffed with Serrano ham, mozzarella, fresh tomato, arugula and made on-site pesto sauce. Serrano is regularly applied to all dry-cured ham products in Spain instead of jamon de York, which is cooked whole on the bone. Needless to say, this was as spectacular as Number 70. That bread, though!! I am confident they don't dry-cure the hog in the back, but Holy Porky Pig, this was phenomenal.

The Big Boy says, “This chain food, scratch that. This food is uneffinbelievably fantastic. This is it if you ever needed a reason to visit the Miami metro area other than your Aunt's...

I recently had the opportunity to dine at 100 Montaditos, and it was a delightful experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant had a trendy and casual vibe, perfect for a casual gathering with friends or a quick bite to eat.

The menu at 100 Montaditos is extensive, offering a wide variety of montaditos, which are small sandwiches filled with delicious ingredients. I was impressed by the sheer number of options available, ranging from traditional Spanish flavors to more adventurous combinations. Whether you're a meat lover, a seafood enthusiast, or a vegetarian, there's something to satisfy every palate.

I tried several montaditos during my visit, and each one was packed with flavor. The ingredients were fresh, and the bread was perfectly toasted, adding a nice crunch to each bite. I particularly enjoyed the Jamón Ibérico montadito, which featured high-quality cured ham that melted in my mouth.

The service at 100 Montaditos was friendly and efficient. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and provided helpful recommendations based on my preferences. Despite the restaurant being busy, my food arrived promptly, and my server was attentive throughout my meal.

Another highlight of 100 Montaditos is their affordable pricing. The menu offers options at very reasonable prices, making it a great choice for those on a budget or looking for a wallet-friendly dining experience.

The only minor downside I experienced was the noise level. As the restaurant tends to get crowded, especially during peak hours, it can get quite loud, making it a bit challenging to hold conversations.

Overall, I highly recommend 100 Montaditos for a fun and flavorful dining experience. The diverse menu, quality ingredients, and friendly service make it a great place to enjoy a casual meal with friends or family. Just be prepared for a lively atmosphere and be sure to try their...

Terrible food, terrible service, terrible attitude, terrible experience. If I could leave zero stars that would be too nice.

First off, the server had an attitude and kept trying to change my wife's order because she didn't understand English. The food didn't arrive at the same time. And the chorizo was raw, when we sent it back, they asked it we wanted it more fried, I told the lady, no I want a cooked one. Instead of replacing the uncooked food with a fresh dish of properly and fully cooked food, they reheated the same dish and served the broken portion on the same raw plate so they do not dirty another dish.

The family sized portion of potato cake we ordered came out un-seasoned flavorless and bland.

We had to ask for small dishes to share because none were brought to the table, with the shareable portion of food, and we received attitude when we asked for salt and pepper to try and give the tasteless food some life.

This was not a good experience at all, and I will actively tell people not to come and waste their time and money in...