Uma Cantina Peruana
Aventura
Restaurant in Aventura, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Uma Cantina Peruana is a practical Aventura pick when Peruvian food and an easygoing room matter more than awards or ceremony. Choose it for casual lunch, dinner, small groups, or a first visit where convenience on Biscayne Boulevard is part of the value; cross-shop Hiro's Yakko San or La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse if the group wants a different mood.
About Uma Cantina Peruana
Uma Cantina Peruana is a smart-casual restaurant in Aventura with daily hours that start at 12 PM. It works best as a practical pick when the location, dress code, schedule fit your plans; check with the restaurant for current menu details, pricing, service format, accolades.
It is open Monday through Thursday from 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–10 PM. Choose it when those hours and an Aventura location fit your plans, check the venue directly for current menu, booking, accessibility, group, dietary details before you go.
A smart-casual option in Aventura
The dress code is smart casual, which makes Uma Cantina Peruana easier to place than venues with more formal expectations. For dish recommendations, price level, seating format, service style, check with the restaurant before you go.
If you are comparing options, La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse and Hiro's Yakko San are two other names to consider, depending on what your group is seeking. For Uma Cantina Peruana itself, the safest recommendation is to plan around the hours and confirm any meal-specific details directly with the restaurant.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Uma Cantina Peruana when you want an Aventura restaurant with smart-casual dress expectations and daily hours from 12 PM into the evening. Cross-shop if your decision depends on a specific cuisine, dish, price point, bar setup, group arrangement, or special-occasion format that you need pinned down in advance. For broader planning, use Our full Aventura restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 16395 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- umacantinaperuana.com
- Phone
- +15614817172
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Uma Cantina Peruana presents itself as a Peruvian cantina that bridges casual neighborhood dining and serious kitchen craft. It forgoes the ceremony and pricing of the city’s high-end cevicherías while retaining deliberate technique drawn from Peru’s diverse culinary traditions — Nikkei and chifa influences are part of the conversation. On Biscayne Boulevard the restaurant reads as a local anchor: approachable, attentive to flavor complexity, and tuned to diners who want authentic regional cooking without formality. The overall impression is unpretentious yet considered, a warm local spot where technique serves relaxed, flavorful plates.
Best For
Uma is strongest as an evening destination for diners who want thoughtful Peruvian cooking without fine-dining formality. The write-up explicitly places the restaurant in competition for the dinner hour on Biscayne Boulevard, so it fits evenings out, group meals, and casual nights when people seek robust, shareable plates. Its cantina identity makes it a good choice for gatherings where conviviality matters more than ceremony — think relaxed dinners with friends or neighbors who appreciate bold flavors and cross-cultural Peruvian techniques.
Ordering Tips
Focus orders on the cuisine’s hallmarks: the listed signatures — Ceviche Clásico, Lomo Saltado, and the Acevichado Roll — showcase Peru’s coastal acidity, Andean heartiness, and Nikkei/chifa crossovers named in the description. The menu’s emphasis on layered acidity, fermentation, and heat suggests building a mix of ceviches and warm stir-fry or grilled dishes to sample contrasting textures and flavors. Because the restaurant positions itself between casual and serious, expect shareable plates and a menu designed for sampling several preparations rather than a single formal entrée.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale yet welcoming atmosphere designed for vibrant dinners with bold flavors and show-stopping cocktails.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche Clásico
- Lomo Saltado
- Acevichado Roll
Planning details
Location
16395 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Pick Hiro's Yakko San if the group wants Japanese food and a more specific comfort-food direction. Pick La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse if the occasion calls for steakhouse energy or a kosher Argentinian format.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Hiro's Yakko San, Uma Cantina Peruana is the better fit when the group specifically wants Peruvian flavors and a casual Latin American meal. Hiro's Yakko San is the stronger call for Japanese comfort food and a more clearly defined Japanese category decision, especially if the table is split on whether to go Latin American or Asian.
Thai House 2 and Barra Callao are better cross-shops when the priority is a different cuisine lane rather than an Aventura-specific address. Uma Cantina Peruana wins on local convenience for North Miami Beach and Aventura plans; those alternatives make more sense if the meal itself is worth traveling for within the broader area.
For occasion style, La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse is the better choice for a steakhouse-leaning dinner or a kosher Argentinian brief, while Blue Marlin Fish House Restaurant & Adventures fits a more casual outdoor-adjacent seafood plan. Choose Uma Cantina Peruana when the group wants an unfussy Peruvian meal close to Aventura, not a splurge-format dinner.
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Compare Uma Cantina Peruana
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uma Cantina Peruana | Aventura | ; | No published awards |
| Hiro’s Yakko San | Aventura | Japanese | No published awards |
| Thai House 2 | North Miami Beach | ; | No published awards |
| Barra Callao | North Miami Beach | ; | Michelin Guide Florida 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Fish House Restaurant & Adventures | North Miami | ; | No published awards |
| La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse | North Miami Beach | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Uma Cantina Peruana?
Hours begin at 12 PM daily and run until 10 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday hours extended to 11 PM. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, check the venue directly for current lunch or dinner offerings. La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse is another option to compare if your group is considering a different restaurant.
Does Uma Cantina Peruana handle dietary restrictions?
If you have strict dietary needs or allergy questions, contact Uma Cantina Peruana directly before visiting in Aventura. For another option to compare, Blue Marlin Fish House Restaurant & Adventures may also be worth reviewing through its official channels.
What are alternatives to Uma Cantina Peruana?
Barra Callao is one restaurant to compare when considering Uma Cantina Peruana. Thai House 2, Hiro's Yakko San, La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse are also useful cross-shops if your group is weighing different restaurant choices.
Is Uma Cantina Peruana good for a special occasion?
The smart-casual dress code and daily operating hours may suit a straightforward evening plan. If your celebration depends on a particular seating setup, service style, or reservation arrangement, check those details directly with Uma Cantina Peruana. La Matera Kosher Argentinian Steakhouse is another restaurant to compare for a different plan.
Can I eat at the bar at Uma Cantina Peruana?
If bar seating matters to your visit, contact Uma Cantina Peruana before heading to Aventura. Hiro's Yakko San or Thai House 2 may be useful comparison points if you are still choosing among restaurants, but check each venue's current setup directly.
