El Mirador — Restaurant in Miami Springs

Delayed by American Airlines. $12 meal voucher won't cover any of the sandwiches nor entrees (duh). The Google menu is not from this universe. So, here is the dinner menu from Mar. 2022.

Positive: 270° view of the Miami skyline and traffic ;-). Tables are set with table cloths, linen napkins, and china. Dress is casual. On the 9th floor of the Holiday Inn. Interior is connected with the lounge. Doors locked until 6pm. On this 7pm Monday visit, only six tables with diners all seated window front. Spacing is wide.

Staff was very attentive working two tables each. I ordered the BBQ bacon cheese burger medium rare. It was a substantial burger of hand packed beef cooked to perfection. It's been years since I've seen a medium-rare burger. Most are overcooked. This 1/2-pound beauty was exactly as requested. Moist and savory. It arrived on a bun that seemed bakery fresh. The burger was seared and did not saturate the bottom bun when delivered.

The table next to me had the Cuban which looked like another good choice for the stranded traveler That table could not stop commenting how good those sandwiches were.

Well prepared meals, high staff to table ratio, and a separate full service lounge to help you get some sleep before that...

I would never come here intentionally to eat, but being one of the best Holiday Inns in the area for transiting, there isn't much choice but to eat here.

The food is at best mediocre and you KNOW something is dodgy when you order any meal and it arrives within 3 minutes. Obviously nothing is cooked from fresh and it really shows in the quality and taste. The only shining star at this restaurant is the hostess manager with glasses and dark pony tail. She is amazing and attentive and makes you feel welcome.

Also there is a dance floor adjacent to the dining area and they are ALWAYS playing extremely loud Spanish music to the point where it is nigh impossible to even have a...

Todos las mujeres hermosas (y hombres guapos por supuesto) aqui, no desculpe! I had dinner here while staying at the Holiday Inn Miami International Airport. I had a most delicious dinner. I want to express my admiration and gratitude to Adriana & to Ana for hovering over me just right and engaging me at my table, and for presenting a very nice restaurant for me. I am happy to hope to come to El Mirador again in...