Cotoa will move from its location here on North East 6th Court to NE 125th St. (Image credit: Cotoa Facebook)
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Cotoa is on the move! The Ecuadorian eatery just premiered in late September, and now it’s expanding to North Miami to move into a larger venue this fall, according to the Miami New Times. The Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is expected to open at 1111 NE 125th St., Ste. 200.
What Now Miami reached out to Cotoa owner and founder Chef Alejandra Espinoza to find out more about the exciting move. Unfortunately, we did not hear back by the time of this publication. But it’s quite understandable.
The brand is run by Somos Hospitality Group. The plan is to move Cotoa into a larger, 80-seat space.
“We are an Ecuadorian hospitality company committed to elevating the standards in the industry,” the Cotoa website reads.
“With a passion for excellence, we strive to redefine Ecuador’s food and beverage industry by crafting high-quality, innovative culinary concepts and products.”
Chef Espinoza opened Somos in Quito, Ecuador, in 2019, and it quickly earned recognition as one of the best restaurants in the country and a World’s 50 Best award winner. Espinoza first introduced the Cotoa concept to the United States at The B1oom, a downtown Miami food hall. Cotoa transitioned into its first standalone, intimate 24-seat brick-and-mortar space in North Miami last spring.
Cotoa and its owner and founder, Chef Alejandra Espinoza, have already had an exceptional year. (Image Credit: Cotoa Facebook)
Last year, Cotoa made history as the first and only Ecuadorian restaurant in the United States to be featured in the Michelin Guide, helping elevate Ecuadorian cuisine in the American culinary landscape. Chef Espinoza was also named a United Nations Tourism Special Ambassador of Gastronomy.
“Crafting exceptional dining experiences, SOMOS Hospitality Group aims to redefine Ecuador’s culinary scene,” the brand’s website reads.
“We’re on a mission to elevate local flavors, setting new standards in food and service, and take Ecuador’s culinary reputation to new heights.”
Cotoa acts as a “love letter” to Ecuadorian heritage, blending flavors from Ecuador’s coast, highlands, and Amazon. Signature dishes include Pan de yuca, cassava muchines, mahi mahi ceviche with peanut-coconut sauce, and snapper encocado.
Try it all out for yourself when Coata moves into its new home at 1111 NE 125th St., Ste. 200, this fall.
(This is a developing story. As more information is made available, we will update this article. Stay tuned!)
Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.
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