Brought here by my son, as it's near his place of business. Location right across the street from New World Symphony. Nice dining room with staff that seats you expediently. Vast menu of traditional Cuban fare (and, some regulars say, a special menu during the week). Full wine, beer, and cocktail bar set up, as well as the standard nonalcoholic drinks. Even for picky eaters, a vast array of deliciousness awaits. I got a fish sandwich I will get again. Family got a Cubano sandwich and a special chicken entree. Appetizers were ordered, too...everything was freshly made (including the bread) and tasted great. Thought we'd have leftovers, but we finished it all. Come here with an appetite! Don't know how to pick amongst the delicacies? Ask the server! read more

Bella Cuba - Cuban coffee - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Bella Cuba was such a win for us in South Beach! From the moment we sat down, the vibe felt warm and welcoming. Our server, Tom, was amazing! Super friendly, attentive, and gave spot-on recommendations. You can tell he really cares about the experience. We both ordered the red snapper with traditional Cuban sides (sweet plantains, rice, and beans) and WOW. The snapper was perfectly cooked: flaky, flavorful, and fresh -- and the sides were classic comfort food done right. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, the rice and beans were rich and satisfying... truly one of those meals where you're quiet for the first few bites because it's that good. read more

Bella Cuba - Grilled Florida Red Snapper Fillet with fried sweet plantains and rice & beans - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Really great Cuban spot with lovely staff & vibes. Oxtail that my friend had was superb; red snapper was OK; pig was good but tasted like chicken read more

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Our first time trying Cuban food was 10 out of 10 amazing. Every dish we ordered was so flavorful. I recommend the Cubano sandwich and the chorizo stuffed chicken with yellow rice. read more

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We were in from out of town and my son read all the great reviews of Bella Cuba and they were spot on!! I give it 5 stars!! Bella Cuba is an authentic Cuban restaurant and they've been around over 20 years... food was so good. I wish they were located closer to home in NJ ! I had the Guava salad bowl and added chicken. OMG this salad was incredible. I will make sure I flag this review of mine because we are coming back next time I'm in Miami!! I could see all the locals here... this restaurant is the real deal. Back to my salad... the top was covered with onions and the guava dressing... drooling just thinking of it. The chicken was also so flavorful and the perfect addition to this meal. My son had the Churrasco Steak and he ate every single morsel on his plate. he loved it. We both celebrated being in town for the College Football Championship and toasted the Indiana Hoosiers and Fernando Mendoza with this great meal and mojitos!! I will definitely be back and you should give this place a try. service was really good and don't forget to make a reservation. They get very busy and it's a nice cozy restaurant. read more

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All the staff were extremely friendly but our waitress made our entire meal unique! Food was exceptional and came out very quickly. read more

Bella Cuba - Pork - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This place is AMAZING!! The food was to die for, we got the oxtail stew, drunk chicken and rice, and all of it was so delicious, including the fried sweet plantains we chose as a side. Our waitress was so nice and we shared many jokes and laughs with her. We got great recommendations for what to order and the mojitos were great also! Absolutely would recommend if you're looking for top notch Cuban food in the area!! read more

Bella Cuba - Drunk Chicken Rice & Cuban Oxtail Stew. Yuca Fries with Garlic Lime Mojo, fried sweet plantains, black beans - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Really nice authentic Cuban food in a place of many options. Needed a good reliable meal that was budget friendly after a good day of work. The vibe was chill and homie and welcoming. Seating inside and outside. Service took a little while but once you got their attention you got your order in and your meal in a reasonable amount of time. Food was delicious and we didn't let any go to waste. read more

Bella Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I loved my meal here! Charming space with very kind and warm service. My spouse and I both had fish dishes and both were fantastic-- delicious sauces. Sides were high quality too. Not too loud, music was lively but it's not a raucous club-y atmosphere. Definitely coming back here! read more

Bella Cuba - Mojitos! - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Me oh my, what a spot. We knew coming to Miami would be filled with Cuban delights and this place was so good, we came back for dinner. Starting lunch off with some sliders, a mojito, and a cubano, everything HIT SO HARD. The mojito was perfect with a nice flag hanging out, the sliders were an awesome mashup of beef and chorizo, and that cubano. I've had Cubanos in the west coast and in Vegas, but they don't even come close to this place. Not even in the same country, seriously. The service for lunch AND dinner were friendly. They showed us a great time, gave us solid recommendations, and I would highly recommend coming back. Also, if you don't like beans and rice, I'd try them here and the platanos. They were so good and so was that oxtail stew. Order the stew with some rice! It was in a tiny little restaurant so it may be hard to take a large group, but for date night or a 4 top, this place is perfect. read more

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Cute place right in the heart of Miami. Great Cuban dishes, food comes out hot and delicious. The oxtail was the star of the show. Portion was perfect and we left very satisfied. The service was great. They were attentive and helpful read more

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This place is amazing with a delicious menu & very good vibes. Our server Jonel was super awesome. He recommended us the Ceviche de pescado with plantain chips; the Sword fish was well marinated in the sauce, extremely tasteful, great pairing with the plantain chips. My wife had the Pollo A La Plancha With yellow rice and plantains "She loved it!" I had the Grilled chicken supreme with shrimp & pineapple gratin. "It was deliciously good, superb!" i finished off with a warm & elegant Cuban coffee. I totally recommend this great Cuban restaurant read more

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Everything at this cute little spot was terrific! Food, service, atmosphere, this is what you want from a great restaurant experience. read more

Bella Cuba - Arroz con Pollo - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

If you go to Miami, you have got to have Cuban food. Thankfully I did so and with people who I enjoy talking with. The people working here boast about how popular the food is in Miami, and I can see why. I really enjoyed the oxtail stew and the yuca, both boiled and fried. The food is delicious and the vibes are classic. The Cuban sandwich was as I expected, after having first fallen in love with the Cuban sandwich back during my undergraduate days. I loved the paintings of Cuban life. This place is in walking distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center, and thankfully we came here early before everyone else did. read more

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The Cuban Sandwich was very good, and I also liked the fries and salad. But especially it was a super neat little place. It was near the convention center, but off the main drag and beaches, so was not in the regular tourist area of Miami beach, and didn't feel like the old timey, more expensive Cuban places more central to Miami Beach. read more

Set on a bustling street, Bella Cuba offers a comfortable respite from the heat of Miami Beach. Natural lighting and Cuban music invite you to dine in a relaxing setting. Restaurant staff are eager to provide hospitality and are proud of their establishment. They have every right to be - the service is excellent and the food is buttery and flavorful. Try the Cuban sandwich and fried plantains! read more

Bella Cuba - Bella Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Always a stop when I visit Miami! The Cuban food is amazing and the Cuban coffee is also amazing.

Stopped by here for lunch after hitting the gym right next door. First time here. I ordered chicken Cesar salad. It was amazing. They turned it into a masterpiece with great flavor and presentation. read more

Bella Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Both the service and food here are outstanding. We arrived that before the end of happy hour and asked if we could still have the deals and we were told yes. We were seated promptly outside and brought menus quickly after we said we would be staying for dinner but wanted happy hour drinks. The server told us about the best dishes and made recommendations on which sides to order. The Oxtail Stew is a winner and a must try! We had it with a side salad and black beans with rice. The Seafood Paella was another recommendation we were happy we went with. It's a Cuban style of paella and it's not a huge two person size so it was perfect to share with the stew. My mouth is watering thinking about that stew as I'm writing the review. The stew had good flavors and was tender and juicy. It was a good enough portion. The sauce went really well with the black beans and rice. For the Paella's sides, we had a side salad and plantains. All their dishes come with two sides. The Regular Mojito was yummy and the server gave us happy hour prices even on the second round. We sat outside at a table against the window. Sitting outside on a date or with three other friends would be very pleasant at this spot. It's quiet so you can actually have a conversation with one another. read more

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Came here as recommended by our hotel, and Bella Cuba did not disappoint! Servings were huge and extremely generous. Came with lots of protein! 1. Seafood stew was absolute bomb. This was so good and big and had so much seafood! 2. Oxtail stew was also really good! Tender and lots of meat! Definitely check out Bella Cuba if you find yourself in Miami Beach and wanting some Cuban food. It's not right in the middle of a busy street like Espanola and may not be as vibey, but you get more bang for your buck and food is so much better read more

Bella Cuba - Seafood Medley Stew - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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With the many options in Miami and south beach, you might walk right past this place. I urge you not to. Visiting with my fiancé from Philadelphia and was looking for some authentic Cuban food. Bella Cuba delivered with a welcoming atmosphere, great service and outstanding food. We ordered the oxtail stew and the chorizo stuffed chicken. We had yellow rice, black bean rice and black beans on the side. The oxtail fell right off the bone, laid it over some rice, and you have the best bite of food you can imagine. Oily, gelatinous, so much flavor. I am laying in my hotel room with a full belly writing this review. I'd eat here 6 out of 7 nights a week if I lived here. Glad we stopped by. The women serving us was very kind and attentive. read more

We arrived at 6:15 on a Tuesday, there was plenty of seats available. We ordered chicken empanada was very tasty and it was a fairly nice size. I would have enjoyed a green sauce with it but it was still great. We also had drunk chicken. The chicken was a bit small with a lot of rice that's usually in paella. It was very tasty. I had a bottle of Cuban beer at 8.50 ( I thought pretty pricey but it was enjoyable) They included the service fee on our bill, I guess because of all the foreigners who may be confused about tipping. read more

Bella Cuba - Drunken chicken - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We stopped here on a whim for a quick lunch and wowza, easily the most amazing sandwich I had in Miami Beach. Flavor was so unique and the bread apparently is baked fresh everyday on the premises. Wish Bella Cuba was near our hotel, would have had lunch there everyday! I can see this place being really busy especially in the evening, so cool, loved the ambiance. Staff were very friendly and made many recommendations read more

Bella Cuba - Traditional Gourmet Pork Sandwich/Pan Con Lechon - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We got it to go for dinner. It was a quaint little place and friendly service. The food was excellent and did not disappoint. It was recommended by our hotel bartender. Little place but, very convenient and will go back. read more

Bella Cuba - Chorizo stuffed chicken - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Bella Cuba is located on the bustling and lively Washington Ave. If the weather permits, I would highly recommend sitting at one of the tables outside. Just be aware that there are plenty of interesting people walking around. The traditional Cuban sandwich was ok. The Cuban bread was toasted perfectly and the meat portions were generous but the meat and sauce were almost unbearably salty. I quickly finished my glass of water but unfortunately my waiter did not come back after serving my food. The fries were fresh. read more

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This place was excellent. Service was top notch (Thank u Manny!), the food was very authentic,, and ambience was great. I would recommend to Anton from out of town (or locals) who are looking to try authentic dishes in an atmosphere that is not precocious, read more

Bella Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Came here for lunch with my friends and we enjoyed our meal. We were seated fairly quickly despite the restaurant being pretty busy. The restaurant had nice vibes and the staff were friendly in helping us decide our foods. I ordered the Traditional Cuban Sandwich for myself and it was absolutely delicious. It was one of the best Cuban sandwiches I tried in Miami, so would highly recommend. My friends who ordered the drunk chicken, tropical glazed chicken, lamb, and a beef wrap, also really enjoyed their meals. Our only disappointment was in the drinks - my coffee didn't taste like coffee, just tasted like slightly flavored cold milk. My friend's cocktail was supposed to be mango flavored, but it was so strong you basically tasted no fruit juice. Overall, would come back to the restaurant if I'm nearby! read more

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Probably the best Cuban food I've had in south Florida! Absolutely packed with flavor! Very cute atmosphere and service was excellent. Also for being in Miami Beach it's very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back! read more

A cozy Cuban restaurant worth the visit! Fast service and delicious food! This was our first experience with Cuban food and it did not disappoint. Our server took time to explain the menu to us. We had the ropa vieja and the oxtail stew. Both were delicious. The oxtail is fatty, so if you only like lean meat this is probably not the item for you. Both dishes came with two sides and the portions were quite generous. read more

Bella Cuba - Oxtail stew with black bean rice and fried sweet plantains - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This place is such a hidden gem! It was quite empty when we arrived but that turned out to not be a bad thing. Staff was very attentive and offered explanations of the menu. Everyone of my table thoroughly enjoyed their meal and we are still talking about it days later. The big stand out was the seafood soup which was huge for the price. It was easily shared between 3 people as an appetizer. So flavorful and the seafood was plentiful. In addition the oxtail stew was also so tender and flavorful. Across the bored portion were hefty and prices were VERY reasonable exotically for Miami. Mojitos and iced Cuban coffee were also delicious. We can't recommend this place enough! read more

Bella Cuba - Cuban Oxtail Stew - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We ate here last night and it was delicious! 3 of us had the red snapper (our server recommended) and the flavors were amazing. We also tried the empanadas and I highly recommend checking those out too! So good. Great Cuban restaurant with friendly staff. read more

Bella Cuba - Red snapper with shrimp - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I was in town on a work trip and stopped here for dinner. The food and service were excellent.

Stopped in based on good reviews. Quaint spot. Unfortunately it was a miss for me. The Cuban sandwich peaked my interest but they were out of the bread to make sandwiches. This seemed to be a repeated trend for other customers that came in with certain items in mind for order. I will say the staff were very pleasant. Bread brought out with oil was dry and stale compared to other patrons who seemed to have hot fluffy bread. I started with the Chicken Empanadas. They were good and authentic tasting. Hubby ordered the Cuban Oxtail Stew with yellow rice and sweet plantains. Meat was tender yet stew was a bit salty. Rice was bland, plantains were good. I ordered the grilled Red snapper with Yuca Fries and side salad. The snapper was way overcooked till dry and fishy tasting. Yuca was a bit hard and stiff when biting into strips. read more

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Service was amazing and the food was better than other Cuban tourist traps. Would definitely recommend going there. read more

Bella Cuba - Half Avocado, Grilled Orawns, Fried Yuca, Mojo, Lime - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Their Cuban sandwich and chicken sandwich are awesome. Much better quality and taste than other multi-store Cuban restaurants in the area.

Food was absolutely spectacular. Wish I could finish my plate but it was such good portions and I KNEW I had to save room for dessert and coffee. Our waiter knew exactly what he was talking about and gave great recommendations. They even had off the menus specials. That night they had red snapper with creamy white sauce. My friend got it and let me try a bite and it was so good. Our other friend got the ox tail stew and I am still thinking about it. Very fun ambiance. Seemed like everyone there was having a birthday and the staff was all singing and having fun. read more

Bella Cuba - Traditional Cuban Sandwich and Papitas Bravas with a Blueberry Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is a small authentic Cuban spot with amazing food and great service. I tried the oxtail stew and it was tender, juicy and delicious. The maduros and black beans and rice were pretty good. The inside of the restaurant got some cool art and the servers were very personable. Keep up the great work!!! read more

Bella Cuba - Maduros, Moro Rice - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Terrific dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff and owners were wonderful and very accommodating. Completely enjoyed our visit read more

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This place is a gem! Food is very delicious and the drinks are excellent - especially the mojitos. Manny is an excellent host/server and you will enjoy his service! Please, if you are in Miami Beach give this establishment a visit. You won't regret it. read more

Bella Cuba - Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We went here to have some traditional Cuban food on our trip to Miami. The food came out generally fast and was delicious. However, the vegetarian/vegan options were limited, and the few options did not have a good protein source. The seafood paella, cuban sandwich, ceviche with plantain chips, and coconut flan were all excellent. Our server spoke limited English, but she was very helpful and attentive. The overall ambience is cute/casual and the decor is nice. read more

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