I cannot say enough the food was AMAZING, the staff was very attentive and friendly , the owner walked around ensuring his patrons were happy and taken care of. A quaint environment with killer food!

A Cuban gem in Ft Lauderdale. The salmon and shrimp in red sauce was fantastic. Service, music and ambience were perfection. Try a bottle of Argentinian Malbec red wine .

Absolutely fantastic. Went for Christmas Eve as we are in town for a cruise . Mario and his staff took care of us very well . Great food, sangria , and mojitos .

The service is fantastic and the food is better. Have to have the sangria it is the best around. A must if you are in the area

Amazing food! No Cuban sandwiches today. This is fine dining :) Johnny was the best waiter ! The flan is astonishing. Cuban coffee is excellent. Ham croquettes & empanadas delicious :)

The food is a combination of Cuban & Spanish favorites, like roasted pork with caramelized plantains - http://flmag.com/restaurant-guide/mario%E2%80%99s-catalina-restaurant#sthash.e9uyflir.dpuf

You'll have the time of your life at Mario's busy, happy Cuban/Spanish restaurant , but don't fool around: Make a reservation .

The paella was out of this world as is the sangria ! There was nothing we ate that wasn’t better than the last bite!

Wow! This place is amazing. Mario took the menus away from us and said he'll cook us something good. He shocked us with the greatness of what this restaurant has to offer. Great job!

Absolutely wonderful! Empanadas were great start! Good food, excellent service. Oh Tres Leche ...Even met Mario!

The Marios beef dish is one of the most memorable, most delicious dishes I have ever had!

Prices are a bit expensive , but the service is good. The crew really take care of their customers... (Sometimes so much)

Everything on the menu but the sangria which is like a slushy is great

Wonderful place fit a romantic and fabulous dinner . Recommend the frozen sangria and quattro letche cake . Fabulous ap platter. Five stars!

Food was amazing. Waiters were all great and we will be going again!

Try the Catalina Combination. You get to sample all of Mario's traditional Cuban dishes.

Great place!!! Excellent food!!! Friendly staff !!! I want to come back ...

Everything is great and service is top notch

Absolutely, hands down, super amazing Cuban food . Do not even think twice about it...you simply must come. Have the Catalina platter for starters.

best plantains and sangria !! an awesome find in ft lauderdale

The food is delicious and service is awesome, Leslie is a great server!

You must absolutely meet Mario!! His persona is what makes dining here extraordinary.

The food is amazing!!!! I ordered a tamale con lechon and it melts in your mouth! Mojito is awesome too!

The plantains and the palomilla were perfect

A great experience for your first Cuban experience. Great food and great service!

The half appetizer is great for 2-3 people :-)

Great food, great wine selection and amazing desserts ! 10 points on service. A must from now on

Everything!!

Sangria is off the hook.

Fabulous food, beautiful inside!!

Mario is awesome great service unreal food

A pitcher of Sangria is a must!

Mario is the best!

Beautiful place and friendly service !

Get the oysters . Best I've ever had

The meat empanadas are incredible!

Wonderful service with superb food.

Great place for authentic Cuban food !

food was delicious and service was even better

Mario’s favourite

Watch out! The food is mediocre, and very expensive for Cuban. The owner also tried a "bait and switch" on me, charging me $150 gift certificates that I didn't ask for. Total scam.

Mario is the man. Really good Cuban food .

What a disappointment. The paella was extremely salty and the rice was overcooked and looked more like a soup . Wont be going back to this place.

I never really ate Cuban before but now I am a fan!!

Mario's favorite FTW

Rip off customer then gives a gift certificate, never will go back, food was nothing special, avoid this place

This place blew ass. The services was horrible and the owner was an asshole.

This place is a scam. Avoid at all cost!