You can't spend two weeks in Miami and leave without eating a Cuban sandwich. It would feel like…read morevisiting Philadelphia without trying a cheesesteak or New Orleans without ordering gumbo. Fortunately, a coworker pointed me toward Latin American Grill in Miami Lakes, just a few minutes from our hotel. It turned out to be exactly the sendoff I was hoping for. We started with the Sopa de Pollo, a bowl that made it immediately clear this kitchen isn't interested in shortcuts. Large chunks of chicken, tender vegetables, and noodles floated in a broth with remarkable depth. It wasn't simply chicken soup, it was the kind of soup that makes you wonder why every other version tastes so timid. A squeeze of fresh lime added just enough brightness to wake up every spoonful without distracting from the richness of the broth. Then came the reason for the visit. The Medianoche. I've always preferred the sweeter cousin of the traditional Cuban sandwich, and Latin American Grill makes a terrific one. Thick slices of ham and juicy mojo pork were layered with Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles before being pressed between soft, sweet bread until the outside turned beautifully crisp. Every ingredient had a purpose. The pork brought richness, the ham added salt, the mustard and pickles cut through the fat with welcome acidity, and the sweet bread tied everything together. It's one of those sandwiches that reminds you how satisfying simplicity can be when every component is done well. Sometimes the best restaurant recommendations don't come from guidebooks or social media. They come from someone who simply says, "You should eat here." In this case, they were absolutely right. A great Cuban sandwich doesn't need reinvention. It just needs great ingredients, careful execution, and a hot press. Latin American Grill delivers all three.

Service is always in point, my favorite server is Maria; she's just so sweet and attentive…read more This is my go to spot for breakfast. Always a hit never a miss. Can get a little loud as many locals visit and it's very busy. Not a complaint at all, just an opinion.

Good latin (cuban) food at great prices! You can buy by the pound, take out or eat in. Friendly…read moreservice. Parking is somewhat limited but it is available in general.

THE PLACE: located in a shopping center, the new parking is available and free. Inside, many tables…read moreare available as well as a bar top. The restaurant is impeccable and it's cleanliness and organization, but like any other restaurant of this type, you will smell like food when you leave. THE FOOD: Food is good and reliable, but I do believe is overpriced for what it is, and the area in which it's located. On my visits, I have had ice cream and have catered for a party. In our catering order place for "imperial" rice (yellow rice mix with mayo and topped with mozzarella cheese) and fried plantains. THE SERVICE: Everyone who've ever encountered here has been extremely kind and full of smile and joy.

This was my first time in 15 years coming back to try Latin American Grill in Pembroke Pines…read more When my family used to live in Pembroke Pines, I remember stopping by to grab colada and sandwiches for quick lunch every weekend with my friends before going out. It was one of more affordable lunches for us back then. Not much has changed in all the years. The food quality is still decent, the prices are still affordable, and the customer service is still friendly. It was a nice experience to stop by for a simple breakfast and colada. It helped me reminisce about my life from years ago, how much has changed for the better now, but still missing how some things were back then. Maybe it wasn't a simple dining experience for me today, maybe motivation for me to check in on some people from way back then to see if they are still doing well. Thanks Latin American Grill for still being at the same location and reminding me to reach out to people I haven't spoken to in years. They offer plenty of free parking in this plaza. I would recommend this place to others and maybe be back next time I am in Pembroke Pines area.

So good. Very unpretentious and straightforward diner. It reminded me a lot of a Chicago diner that…read moreI loved so much when I lived there, but Cuban style. Food was great, and prices were fair. The waitress was kind when my brother practiced his Spanish. We will definitely return!!

Even though they didn't speak English, we tried to communicate with them. They were very helpful…read more Other customers helped us order foods. lol They gave so much food and everything was delicious! I want to try more foods next time!

Very busy restaurant, that's how you know the food is amazing which it was! You take a number upon…read moreentry, that's how you're waited on. As shown in the many photos for this location; the food is prepared cafeteria style. So many options, I really can't name everything. We got black beans& rice, sweet plantain, marinated chicken breast, and a ribeye pan seared perfectly. Beef empanada, Guava&cheese pastry. Everything was perfect. They also offer smoothies and all types of sweets. They have customer restrooms. You can eat inside or outside. The pricing was very reasonable. I only came across one employee who spoke english, which is not a big deal, it's an authentic Latin restaurant. I was still able to communicate what I wanted. And we all understood each other just fine. If you're ever in South Florida, and in the mood for authentic Cuban cuisine; come here.

I went w/ my mom and her husband, we're DEFINITELY going there AGAIN! The food and service we…read morereceived was AWESOME! Can't wait to go again!

It's so sad to notice the quality of this local hometown favorite drop so drastically. While the…read moreservers , waiters were kind and welcoming the food was just truly disappointing. My family and I used to order form here weekly and it was truly like a reminiscing moment for us of our grandmas old cooking. But the last two times we have come we are so disgusted with the food. Our daughter's palomilla legitimately tasted and looked like lab grown engineered meat. There was no taste, color or consistency of in bistec de palomilla. It was so weird to see the this on the plate. Honestly. The chicken vaca frita is our family favorite. This was good. They put like an entire onion topped on top to hide the very small amount of chicken actually served. But taste and consistency were solid to their original serving. We are so saddened by the regression of this restaurant. This was always our favorite place to have a taste of home. I hope that management realizes that while I'm certain food costs are high - that quality and the experience of the customer matter too. Unfortunately we will be divorcing Casavana and going back to Las Vegas and Latin America.

BOGO quesadillas on Thursday are a staple in my household. We started ordering it just out of…read moreconvenience but it turned into just a thing we do now. I typically order it to go so can't speak on dine in service too much, but I really never have any issues with to go service. Would recommend

Los verdes has Great Colombian hot dogs! nice vibe indoor and outdoor. Open super late!read more

I'm a sucker for all things Colombian...food, music, culture, people... and every once in a while…read moreI'll feind on a certain cuisine until I find a new place to obsess over. This place has been it for a minute. It's so consistently good! I normally go for breakfast, so my order is quite simple; eggs, arepas, some protein, and a good cafe con leche. To go, I'll grab a couple pan de bonos or empanadas. It's normally served immediately and I'm out of there in less than 30 mins. The decor of the place is quite appealing. The owner has photos and art displayed on the walls, showing some of Colombia's most beautiful areas. I recommend this spot for anyone looking for good Colombian food. There is also plenty of seating, so come with a group!

The food was horrible. I asked for Carne Molida and was…read morebrought I do not know what. The egg was overcooked and the beans were not fresh. Service was ok. I do not recommend this restaurant and I will never come back.

My experience here has been only through Uber Eats, whether ordering lunch for work or sending a…read morecare package of malanga puree to a very dear friend when she was indisposed. However, from both experiences, this is a solid spot when you're craving Cuban comfort food. My most recent order was lunch for myself today. I have a Fitness challenge coming up at OTF I need to bulk up more than my usual salad and chopchops. I ordered their pollo à la plancha (grilled chicken), moros rice and tostones. My order was a pretty good size came delivered at a good temperature. I will say the order was mostly rice, but the grilled chicken breast was bad enough and had a nicely tangy citrus marinade plus lots of little onions. This is a spot you can't go wrong with for the classics!

When I'm feeling under the weather my gentleman friend sends a meal from Latin House!…read moreHe knows my love for a good purée de Malanga when I'm feeling ill. ( The pure de Malanga comes in a large container (see pics) It's nice and creamy and warm soothing for the belly! There is enough to share or save for a later meal. ( But...I've also been guilt to eat all in serving!) some saltine crackers go great with it. This last time he added some white rice, grilled chicken and 2 huge tostones. ( shareable portion) As well I finished the grilled chicken and 1 tostone between lunch and dinner) opted to leave the rice and 1 tostone by out this time. On other occasions I have eaten the white rice and let me tell you it's moist... even my daughter ( whom is a picky teenager...that loves Cuban food) said " that's some good rice!" The grilled chicken is savory seasoned but not overly. It's like nice juicy flavor but not too over powering. The meal is was perfect to share or split in between two meals or even just indulge it all in one searing! You will be satisfied for hours and for good reason too! .