With terrific food and service. Don't be put off by the strip mall location; you will be quite happy once you walk inside and have a glass of sangria. Try the octopus appetizer and enjoy!

Having spent many decades in Ft.Lauderdale,and eating out often, I have to admit I had never heard of this little gem. Seasonal residents from Green Bay raved about this place, so off we went...to a strip mall...you could see K Mart,the place is next to a storefront Catholic Church....kitschy, right? The food was wonderful!!!!! We ordered wine, and asked for... More

It's a family run place. The chef comes out and chats with you. Good food and good service located in a strip mall across from k mart.

I would have given Candela Restaurant almost 5 stars if it is not for my main course, that unfortunately I did not enjoy very much - but lets start from the beginning. The restaurant is located in not a very nice area, and you would never think you can find such a delicious place there. The decoration is simple but... More

Chef Armando is so talented and we love that he takes time to come out of the kitchen and talk to everybody and describe with such passion the way he prepares dishes here, down to the most obscure ingredients. Have always loved the food. Service is a little uneven depending on if his wife or a real waiter is on... More

I was a part of a group of friends staying in a local hotel who was invited to Candela for dinner. At first sight when i arrived, i was a little nervous if the establishment would be as a good as my friends raved since they were next to a Check Cashing Store and other retailers but when i entered... More

I come to Ft Laud for business often, and have lived there forclose to 40 years. This has become one of my favorite place. The food is exceptional. Everything I have ever had there was not only unique, but so delicious and well prepared. I would go out of my way to try this restaurant. I can gaurantee that you... More

i was so impress on my first visit to Candela that i had to try it again....waooooo, last saturday i was there with my friends and this time i had PAELLA....you MUST try the paella the best that i had in many years...again the wine suggestion by the waiter was excellent...Monte Real Crianza, great wine...thanks for the recommendation!!!!....I'm so happy... More

Candela would be easy to miss if you give up on challenges easily, but patience is rewarded. This delightful restaurant is in the middle of a strip shopping center, across from a K Mart. Once inside, you are in a different world. The owner/chef greets you enthusiastically and regales you with how proud he is of his food (rightly so).... More