La Esencia Tacos South Beach
Top 3% Miami Beach Restaurant · #23 of 699
The quick read
Among restaurants in Miami Beach, this venue sits in the top tier of its comparison group, and that standing is backed by a full-size, city-specific sample with no fallback shortcuts, so its rank can be treated as strong, dependable evidence when deciding where to eat.
How we read the evidence: There is no prior ranking history for this business, so a ranking change over time cannot be shown. There is not enough ongoing tracking data to assess stability or trend for this business.
What diners mention
Diners' favorite so far: tacos, praised in 3 of 3 mentions.
Food: mostly positive, 7 of 8 mentions.
Busy hours
Peak demand is Monday at 19:00. Busiest day: Monday.
Monday
From public Google data · subject to change over time
Venue details
| Address | 642 6th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1305-397-8765 |
| Website | www.laesenciasobe.com |
| Price level (self-described) | Budget-friendly |
| Category | Restaurant |
Self-reported by the business, not measured from diner spend.
Hours
| Friday | 8:00 AM-12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM-10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM-10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM-10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM-12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM-10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM-10:00 PM |
As posted by the business; may not be current.
Location
Comparisons
Based on Google reviews
| vs. Miami-Dade average | 4.9 · Above the Miami-Dade average (4.3) by 0.6 points |
|---|---|
| In the top 3% of 699 Restaurant | Top 3% |
Ranking: #23 in Miami Beach
Appears in
Owner responsiveness
The business typically responds within ~2 days.
Last owner reply: July 15, 2026.
Based on the venue's most-voted reviews, not its full history.
Amenities
Self-reported by the business.
Price level (self-described): Budget-friendly
Rating distribution
| 5★ | 5,851 | 94% |
|---|---|---|
| 4★ | 194 | 3% |
| 3★ | 56 | 1% |
| 2★ | 36 | 1% |
| 1★ | 93 | 1% |
6,230 ratings total · 94% are 5-star
Methodology & refresh
Computed from public Google data · 6,230 reviews on Google · updates automatically. Additional public review sources join as their data comes online. Topic analysis is based on mention counts in review text, not star averages. The "rating distribution" layer reflects every review on the platform; the "lexicon analysis"/"AI analysis" layer is based on the sample of reviews actually analyzed. The average rating is measured against the Miami-Dade market average of 4.3 across 17,504 restaurants.
Last updated: 2026-07-18