Before you walk in, there are drug addicts and homeless outside and in front of the restaurant You have to be careful you don't get stabbed by a needle on the floor or step on shit on the sidewalk from them. The food has a decent flavor, but the food that's supposed to be hot is cold. Some of the meat is hard. If you order on the phone be prepared for them to take over two hours to deliver, get the order wrong, or not deliver it at all. read more

This is my spot whenever I take the train to Government Center. It's been around since way back in the day and it never disappoints. Today's apperetif was red beans with rice, followed by a Cubano sandwich and lamb . The lamb sauce blew away our minds. read more

Cacique's Corner Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I tried this place on a whim, looking for some good Cuban food in Miami (because there are so few great options in California...). You know the food is good when the place looks like it desperately needs a remodel. The churrasco stole the show; it was incredibly tender and flavorful. The shrimp, too, was seasoned and grilled to perfection. And, of course, moro and plantains are a must get. The service was perfectly fine. I will come again next time I'm in Miami. read more

Cacique's Corner Restaurant - a plate of food - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Probably one of the dirtiest restaurants I've ever been to. I wanted to grab a quick bite before going to the History of Miami Museum. This happened to be across the street and you can rarely go wrong with Cuban food. But this place was just appalling. Besides the restaurant not being clean there was a homeless people half asleep on the table. I can't even tell you of the food was decent because the whole ambiance made me lose my appetite. read more

It's only a few blocks from my apartment and I'd say this is one of the better economical places to eat in downtown Miami. I usually go on Sunday's for breakfast, when the place isn't so busy, because during the work weak, lunch time is pretty packed. (they're open daily i think from 7am to 7pm) The # 11 which is an egg sandwich is my favorite item off the menu, its like 5 or 6 bucks, scrambled egg, ham, cheese on Cuban bread. (i posted), the cafe con leche isn't anything to ride home about here, its pretty generic and not the best I've had, although it may have something to do with how they keep the cafe con leche already made in these big heated containers. The service is OK, it is what it is, and considering the neighborhood, the price, and the food; overall its a great spot. read more

Cacique's Corner Restaurant - #11 the egg sandwich (my fav) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I don't no how this place stay open , service is bad and it smell like something die there 100 years ago , the workers Basically ignore you until you into they finished doing whatever they're doing even though you're standing there waiting. Honestly if you're coming downtown to have something to eat you'll be better off eating out of a dumpster then going to this place trust me! read more

As a born and raised Cuban American, Cacique's is what can be safely defined as very standard Cuban food. There is nothing special about it. The food isn't bad, but it isn't good either. I ordered a palomilla steak with moro rice and maduros (sweet plantains). Service at lunch time was slower than ideal, but it was a Friday. Bottom Line: Visit if you want Cuban food, but don't expect anything special. read more

Cacique's Corner Restaurant - Bistec Pallomilla - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is probably the closest restaurant to the Government Metrorail Station. Or so that's the impression I got after going down the escalator outdoors and seeing this place right in front of me (a block down, by the library). So I went in - and it had the old blue-collar Cuban diner feel. Nothing to rave about. Ordered palomilla ($8.50) and lechon. Maduros were fine (it's Cuban, any place that has bad maduros is NOT Cuban). Whites were as plain as plain can be. Black beans were a bit salty (thankfully sugar could be added to make it taste better). The palomilla - SALTY! I'm sick of salty meats in many Cuban restaurants around town. I asked the waitress to take it back and bring out one that's not as salty. Her response? It's the seasoning - not the salt. Well okay, fine, she replaced my dish for the lechon. The lechon was another story. It was tender, not dried. It was flavorful, and not salty. In fact, I thought it was pretty good. Weird thing though - it wasn't in the menu. There's a pan con lechon, but I didn't order a sandwich and a sandwich didn't come out. I just got the lechon that was supposed to be in a sandwich. I'm thankful I didn't get a sandwich because I didn't feel like eating one. Kudos for the substitution. But honestly, next time I'm in downtown, I may be tempted to try another place - there's tons of other eateries around. read more

The food is very flavorful and the service is excellent. Good value for quality food.

I really liked this place. I think the food was good and the prices reasonable. I had the vaca frita which was good, with moros, and french fries. The service was good. We did visit at around 3pm on a weekday so I'm not sure how busy this place gets during lunch, given the fact that they are located right next to Government Center Station. I'll definitely visit again. read more

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The staff at the museum we visited suggested Cacique's for lunch when we asked about nearby restaurants. Service was good, not outstanding. Our Cuban sandwiches rated about the same as the service, good but not outstanding. I did enjoy people watching through the window as there were many people passing through the government center at that hour. Might or might not try again if I'm in the area. read more

I popped in an early Tuesday for breakfast. Luckily for me, there was a table facing the window and the waitress speedily got me a menu. It wasn't particularly busy yet as it was just past breakfast but not quite lunch time. Most of the other patrons seemed to be local people, with one or two folks coming out of the Government Center and courthouses for a quick coffee or lottery ticket. The menu consisted of fairly standard Cuban sandwiches. I decided to get the Cubano with croquettas. The lechon in it was dry and not all the cheese was melted but the croquettas were lovely and warm. It gave a moisture to the bread though it had already been buttered. And there was a lot of ham in it. The plantains I also ordered weren't that good. They were fairly hard and some of them were a bit burnt. Still, you got quite a bit but I'd skip next time. I just had water and the bill came out to be a little under $12 with a fairly generous tip. Decor is plain, the paper place mats advertised some local business as well as had Cacique's information it. I wonder if they had a deal for that business to print their place mats so as long as they could advertise? Meals are served on plain white plastic plates. This is a homey place and much more restful than the two busy joints next door. read more

Horrible! Just horrible!! The waitress was nasty the food was not fresh do not go to cacique corner go right next door to cacique resturant!! Much better service and food is way better!! read more

I've been to Cacique's several times for lunch as its the only Cuban restaurant within "metro-moving" distance from my job. The food is typical Cuban fare and usually hit or miss. I've never loved my food, never hated it. Today stood out as one of those not-so-pleased-with-my-visit days. The service was awful. To start, I had to ask for the bathroom key THREE times before the waitress brought it to me. Then, there's nothing that annoys me more than when you order a soda and they sit the can on the table and don't even open it for you. I don't even care if they don't pour it, but at least open it! On to the food--- While it came out quickly, our appetizer of Mariquitas was cold. Then, our food, while hot, was just okay. The portions are big and the food comes out rather quickly but the quality is lacking. If you work in the downtown area and want Cuban for lunch, jump in your car and drive to Enriquetas- much better bang for your buck. read more

Sure, you're going to come out of here smelling like grilled onions and chicken steak, but it's oh so worth it. Whenever I am in this part of downtown, I head on over for the "Chicharrones de pollo, with morro and tostones". What can I say, I'm a sucker for tostones. The chicken I order is always plump and juicy and the morro is exquisite. The place is your typical cuban hangout with lottery machines going off and shakes constantly being prepared. But you can't go wrong for the food they serve you AT the price they charge you. It's quite the delicious bargain if you ask me! read more

This place really seems like a place that the local's go. It is nothing fancy to look at from the outside (or inside)... but damn was it good. I am traveling from out of town and wanted to get a taste of some local cuban food. I ordered a plain ol' cuban sandwich. It came just as one would expect and was damn good. The prices are very inexpensive, and the service was quick. Many of the people there speak spanish, but we had no trouble speaking english to any of the wait staff. Overall this place is highly recommended for what seems to be a bit of local flavor. read more

For dinner we decided for some typical Cuban food. I ordered picadillo (ground beef) with moro (rice and beans) and salad. Picadillo tasted good, not super saucy like I've seen in other places where the beef is swimming in tomato sauce. The moro tasted dry and the salad was nothing out of this world - typical onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Staff was nice enough to offer us two chunks of avocados (nice surprise). They were friendly and attentive. I have a feeling their sandwiches might be more of their niche. When I initially came in I was eyeballing a gentleman's bistec de palomilla (steak) sandwich which looked pretty good. If I set food in this place again I will aim for their sandwichitos instead. This place is located right across the Miami Dade Public Library/Government Center. As for parking, you'd have to find street parking or park at the lot behind the restaurant. read more

Great food and service for a first timer like me. I was nearby doing my civic duty (Jury Duty) and noticed the place from a distance. Lots of menu items to choose and the batido de trigo (wheat shake) was awesome! read more

Meh.... This place's forte is its location, that's for sure. Good for those who are in a rush and don't mind mediocre munchies. I do recommend the coffee, but watch out: it can either be excellent or just terrible...terrible as in, nothing more than dark-colored sugar. If the person attending to your caffeine needs looks like he/she woke up on the *wrong* side of the bed that day, you're better off at another joint for some Cuban crack. read more

Came in search of a Cortadito, since it was my little sisters birthday and she's a Kardashian fan (well all my sisters are). So at the crack of dawn, I hopped in the cab from the port and found her a cortadito after googling "best cortaditos in Miami". Since I paid $25 to use their taxi services to go 4 miles roundtrip, I stayed for a meal too. Seriously expensive taxis in Florida, FYI. With a little confusion over the fact I was eating inside but wanted 5 cortaditos to go, we worked it out and I got the Cuban sandwich and Chicken Sandwich with fries. BOTH sandwiches were delicious and very filling. I am still thinking about the food. It was actually the best thing I had eaten on the trip. AND the cortaditos weren't too bad either- I had a happy couple of sisters that day! Thanks for the awesomeness Cacique's! read more

The food may taste great BUT!!! the place is DIRTY!! Inspectors shut down this place yesterday! 10 ROACHES found inside the oven located in the cook line - YUK! The interior of the micro soiled with encrusted food debris. And when the inspector told everyone to leave, the mgr wanted folks to pay for their meals.... I think NOT! read more

No frills. But the food is pretty good and definitely authentic. Their pan con lechon has a nice citrus-y tang to it (which I love). Prices are good. The service was pretty spotty. I think it is because the waitress didn't really speak English. Not a bad Cuban spot if you find yourself in or around the government center. read more

Definitely a great choice for lunch!!! This place is obviously a local favorite. The Cuban was spot on and very delicious. The yellow rice was very good and excellent addition to the sandwich!! If you're ever in downtown Miami I highly suggest stopping in for a quick bite!!! It will be worth your time read more

With all the great local latin joints in town, this is one to skip. While the chicken chiccerones were pleasantly juicy, the batter was really greasy and just sort of meh. My dads Cuban sando was about average. It was not in the same world as Papo Llega Y Pon, for example... service was great though, but unless you are downtown on a Sunday or holiday and everything closed and you need a quick bite...walk on soldier. read more

Old fashioned very casual Cuban place across from Cultural Center and Old Courthouse. Had an early dinner including an excellent Cuban sandwich. Terrific grilled red snapper filet with sweet plantains and black beans for only $10. They were out of oxtail at that time. Nothing fancy or gourmet, but a satisflying meal. read more

Great casual restaurant, the meals are affordable and are big. The service was fast and friendly, overall it's a great restaurant for lunch or breakfast. read more

I placed an order for delivery on 8/30/2012 and they told me that they only deliver to 10th and brickell I'm on 11th and south miami, all you have to do is cross the street for god sakes man! They reluctantly said no, stop and dont! To make matters worse the lady taking my order said over the phone : La gente son necias! Meaning people are stubborn, she was complaining about me. Do not even go there! read more

Cacique Corner is a restaurant located Downtown Miami. It is so dirty sometimes you find roaches crawling around. The kitchen looks discussing, employees do not wear gloves. They handle Meat for sandwiches with bare hands. Bread use for sandwiches is exposed and flies are all over. Floors, bathroom, sugar, salt and pepper containers are dirty. If you look at the ceiling, vents are rusted and dirty. Does anyone ever inspect this place? How many violations a place has to have to be closed down. Waiting for someone to die of food poisoning? read more

Went here once while on vacation. It's a great, little restaurant. Simple, great tasting food for very economical prices. Definitely a neighborhood spot that most tourists won't get to but those are the places I love to eat at. read more

My wife and I stopped here today. We ordered the Cuban sandwich to split between us which was more than enough for two. The sandwich had a generous amount of pork with cheese, mustard and spices. This was our first Cuban sandwich and it was fantastic. Service was excellent, prices were good and we will definitely return. read more