I would classify the menu as being very Spanish centric and the wine list likewise Spanish. When you enter, the space has the warm, familiar and simple sophistication of a true European bistro or trattoria. I almost prefer this because it keeps out the riff-raff for whom this sort of thing would be problematic. Let's start with the location, it is in an unassuming strip mall next to a check-cashing convenience. I wrote a stellar review after my first one-of-a-kind visit years back and since its been so long and the place has changed in many ways, I thought it was time for a new review. ![]() I am from the Northeast and I have been coming to Candela for 6 years, usually once a year during my annual trip to South Florida. It's not cheap but worth every penny for a wonderful dining experience. It was quiet, well maintained, great service and fabulous food. After our meal they brought us complimentary chilled port. It was dense but not too heavy and the almond didn't over power the flavor of the cake. For our entrees we had steak, muscles, pork tenderloin with blue cheese creama & fig confit and a casserole with chicken, chorizo & potatoes. They brought us a small, complimentary bowl of blistered peppers too with crusty bread. 4 of us shared the arugula, goat cheese & beet salad, shrimp and oyster mushrooms. ![]() The food was amazingly delicious, albeit a bit too much garlic and butter but that wasn't a deal breaker. She made recommendations on tapas based on what was fresh and seasonal. The staff was the husband and wife (assuming they're the owners) in which the husband is the chef and the wife waited on us. Once inside, it's cozy and nicely decorated. First things first, ignore the neighborhood & strip shopping plaza that it's located in. If it hadn't been for a friend who has eaten here before, I never would have known about it.
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