Really cool atmosphere, live music, and some of the best oxtail I've ever had. The service was really good although they were pretty empty on a Friday night. My date and I split the: 1. Ropa Nueva - Toston baskets filled with Ropa vieja, crispy onions, and Cilantro sauce 2. Rabo Encendido con Risotto - Traditional-style cooked Rabo with creamy risotto. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. But the Oxtail served over risotto was incredible! The oxtail was fall off the bone tender and absolutely packed with flavor, and the risotto was both cheesy and creamy. One of the best risottos I've had in awhile. I really enjoyed dinner here. The Smoked Old Fashioned comes with a pretty cool presentation as well. read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Rabo Encendido con Risotto - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

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This place is perfect for a family outing, or date night. They have live music, which is awesome! The service is also so great! Very attentive. This is a family owned business and you can tell because of how at home they make you feel. Now let's talk food! The lobster yuca cups are out of this world! A must have for apps! The ossobuco with risotto is amazing! Basically their whole menu is fire! read more

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I first tried some of their croquetas during the Miami Lakes Food and Wine fest a few months back and had a chance to stop for dinner the other night after work. Their croquetas - round, packed with ham and a fig dipping sauce- were still delicious! My main was their chicken breast arroz con pollo (yellow rice). The plate was generously portioned with about 3 filets and the rice had a nice hint of saffron and good texture ( little on the sticky side). A pineapple tres leches, creamy and with pieces of real pineapple, gave me my sweet closing. There's a lot of Cuban art, including a picture of Celia Cruz and a Walter Mercado quote in neon. On the weekends I believe it has a more dance club vibe. Service was pretty attentive and I saw they even sang Happy Birthday to another patron. I definitely want to come back on the weekend for the club scene. read more

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We don't normally go to this neighborhood but we're glad that we did. Not only the food was very good but the live band was very entertaining. We started with the Shrimp Totones, Lobster Croquetas, and Burrata Salad. Everything was so tasty. The tostones were loaded with plump shrimps. The croquetas had a nice crunch. And the burrata was fresh. For the main course, we shared the Pork Ossubusco and Primavera Branzino plus we added the Grilled Octopus. The pork was fall off the bone. Super tender and juicy. The fish was moist and flaky and the skin was crispy. The octopus was a little overcooked but still very tasty, especially the charred skin. We also tried some of the signature cocktails. The presentation will blow you away. This is the perfect place for a celebration. The band will keep you dancing your seat while eating delicious Cuban food. Also, there's plenty of parking. read more

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Finally it has opened and I had to go of course to see my art work being featured! I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of the decor at this new Cuban restaurant that we have all been anticipating. Should anyone want to commissiom me for art work, I am on insta sarahplasenciaart. In the meantime go and check out Daisy the Miami lakes cow! Today I went for lunch. It did not disappoint The service was great and we saw some staff that we knew who were there from the closed down Latin cafe. The food was authentic, yet with a modern twist. The ambiance was fun and we enjoyed the music choices. We will definitely be back to sampleor.food, and of course some cocktails. I also want to go when they have love music. read more

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So I've heard mixed reviews about this place but finally gave it a chance. My first time there, I ordered the ropa vieja (one of my go-to's at any cuban spot). flavor was there and price was cheaper than the surrounding ares, so win/win. Second time around, I went for their lunch special since it sounded like another great deal. we ordered the palomilla steak, ropa vieja (again) and the fish fillet. the food was alright overall. I felt like I could taste the oil they used to cook the food with, especially the steak. it was obviously a great deal but the flavor's gotta match. we were also the only people there, so it's kind of impossible to mess up on the food. I'm not sure if I see it lasting, even if they have new ownership. it's kind of odd to be the only table at a restaurant, which is what I had heard about before. the spot does have a lot of potential to be great and give life to the plaza. they play live music on the weekends and the aesthetics are very picturesque. read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Bar area - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

We went for lunch and right when they opened, so this review will be much different than anyone who went in the evening for the music, etc. I liked the place in general, decor was cute and staff was super friendly. Food was good! Love the mix of options instead of only traditional cuban food. They offer risotto, guacamole and other items that aren't "traditional" but are definitely very popular. We really have no complaints and plan to return in the evening one day for drinks and music. read more

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Back in NYC, but missing the excellent meals I had in Florida. One excellent dinner we had was at Cafe Mi Vitrola which served up authentic Cuban cuisine. Here's what we ordered: ~La Bemba Colora tequila, habanero spicy, mango, agave syrup, tahini, lime juice ~Lobster yuca basket crispy yuca baskets filled with lobster meat, avocado and spicy mayo This appetizer was so delicious and the yuca was super crispy! ~Loaded tostones- toston cups filled with camarones enchilados This appetizer was hearty and filling. ~Grilled Churrasco grilled skirt steak served with parsley mashed potatoes The steak was SO JUICY and was a generous portion. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you order this! ~Levanta muertos delicious seafood soup made with seafood medley and seafood broth The broth was so flavorful and it had a really good amount of seafood in it. I'd definitely order this fresh soup again. You can tell it was made with love! ~Flan-the perfect way to end our Cuban meal! This was a delicious meal and they had amazing entertainment! We absolutely loved the traditional performance. Highly recommend this awesome spot! read more

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Always a great time. Love the decor and authenticity this place has while also giving a new take on creative drinks and traditional dishes! Live music on weekends! read more

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From the same proprietors of Dr. Limón, comes this Cuban themed restaurant. It does make you feel like you've stepped into a local joint in Havana. They even have live entertainment. I had the mar y Tierra di Vitrola. The risotto was sublimely creamy and very tasty. The shrimp were cooked to perfection along with the red sauce included. I cleaned my plate. The skirt steak was cooked to my desired medium rare. With that said, the steak was a little under seasoned. I think it would have been better with the red sauce mixed with it instead of just the shrimp. My dining companions had different menu items and they were all extremely pleased. The mojito I had was the best mojito I've ever had. I could taste the alcohol and the lime juice equally. It had the right balance. Our server was very pleasant and attentive to our needs. All in all, a great dining experience. One thing to keep in mind is that it is pricey. My entree was $35 and the mojito $14. read more

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Café Mi Vitrola is worth a try! We enjoyed ourselves as we went to celebrate Mother's Day early on a Saturday for lunch. We went right as they opened. The location is in a prime shopping plaza in Miami Lakes. The service was fast, but we were also the first ones there. The food was the usual Cuban food. Some items on the menu were slightly different, but it was typical Cuban flavors and combinations. The decorations inside were nice to look at. And if you go on their website, it shows they have themed live music on certain days of the week, which I don't see often enough. That's a nice change. read more

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Let's start off by mentioning Leo, our waiter, the most personable delightful and attentive young man who didn't skip a beat and made experience 10/10. The joint is super instagramable with picture worthy corners just about everywhere and at night they do have a band playing live Latin music so food for thought. Let's talk about what my friends and I ordered... Lobster and cod fish croquettes: I'd give these a 3/5 because I've had better elsewhere even with the included sauces but they weren't bad and portions are generous. Vaca frita sliders: this was a disappointment for us because even though the tostones were crunchy and the shredded beef was cooked to perfection and tender it felt short on flavor, it was bland unfortunately. I did mention it to Leo because it was the only item we felt needs work. Maybe a little more mojo or seasoning could change it for the better. 2/5 Oxtail Risotto: this was the star of the show...perfectly cooked cheesy risotto topped with the most decadent flavorful tender oxtail with meat falling off the bone. Recommend this 5/5. Arroz empaellado: basically a paella, this was also a successfully executed and delicious dish. Fresh seafood, tasty perfectly cooked rice and rich in flavor with a side of sweet fried plantains...yum 5/5 The food is a bit overpriced for Cuban food in Miami Lakes with an automatic 18% charge which is ok but it is mostly delicious and presentation on both, food and drinks, is 5/5. Service is top tier and ambiance is fun and playful. read more

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Food is amazing but overpriced for mothers day .The service is really bad..our server looks lost like he was new or he didn't know anything about serving. Ambiance is good but music is too high for a restaurant..you can even hear the people is with you.. read more

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Great authentic Cuban restaurant with great live old school Cuban music on Friday nights. Food: Lobster croquetas- a must! Yuca bites- delicious Mar y tierra Vitrola-very good! Beverages: Lychee martini- perfect El Muletaso....it's like a guava version of Moscow Mule (has Guava, ginger beer, lime juice, vodka)- spicy & sweet -loved it!!! read more

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This is a great place , great food , friendly staff, really good ambiance ! The menu offers a variety of my favorites . I really recommend this place and give it a thumbs up! read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

Finally tried out this new addition to the Miami Lakes area as the curiosity was killing me. I was pleasantly surprised overall. The decorations and art strewn about the place is very Cuban as well as the music playing throughout. Went there for lunch so the place was lacking ambiance but I'm told by my server/bartender Laura that it's a party at night with the live entertainment. Laura was a sweetheart and she clued me in on several "hit" dishes and drinks. I ordered the ham croquetas which left a bit to be desired. You get 5 golf ball sized croquetas with a pineapple based dipping sauce which I felt didn't pair well at all. I also ordered the Vaca Frita lunch special which come siete two sides for $13.99. Well worth it as the portion was plentiful for a lunch portion. Overall I was pleased and look forward to going in Tuesday night where they have their "Spanish" theme with singers and flamenco dancers. read more

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What a breath of fresh air! The elevated cuban cuisine we were missing in west Miami Lakes! Had a wonderful lunch experience here. Service was on point. They have ample outdoor seating. I am told they have live music inside in the evenings. Their lunch menu is full of tasty bites and at a great value- dishes in the $teens and they include fountain soda and two sides. I had the ropa vieja tostones and a side of avocado- the ropa vieja was flavorful and juicy and a very generous portion of meat. The avocado was super fresh. Finished off my wonderful meal with a cuban coffee of course :) read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Regular menu - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

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The food, service, drinks, and live music were excellent. Beautiful place that reminds me of all the things my grandparents and mom would say about Cuba. They loved it as well. A great space for dancing and a good time for the family. I would love to see this place be busier.I think it is a great establishment to have in our community. Please go and take all your family and friends. I highly recommend it. Google says they close at 9pm but Friday and Saturday they close at 12am read more

The food was good , but the service truly stood out--attentive and friendly from start to finish. The ambiance was lovely, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Overall, a pleasant experience. read more

Food was good. Waitress was really nice. Love the dancing. So fun!! Hidden gem in Hialeah. read more

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I live in town (basically down the street) and was looking forward to trying it out albeit the mixed reviews. Be aware that they do not take reservations which is pretty disappointing and I hope that changes. We were told a wait time of 30 min on a Friday at 6pm. The inside is decorated very on 'theme', but is so crammed with seats and tables that it's a bit uncomfortable. I think the layout needs to change so you can have some breathing room and the servers can get around easier. The service itself was painfully slow. Our waitress would come by and then disappear time and time again. Another problem was that a few menu items weren't available. How can you run out on opening week? The food we did order was nothing special for the price point. I can really only picture us coming back for drinks and the live music. read more

Always heard great things about this place ordered a fried rice that was extremely salty and was honestly inedible. read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Salty fried rice - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

The bad: entrees were super, super salty & priced as if we were in brickell. Saltiness was so bad it was to the point where me and my girlfriend were not able to eat more than 3 bites. Left my stomach twisted after from the few bites we took. The good: amazing ambiance, live music and great service. I hope this was just a one time mistake, would live to give them another shot but I'm scared the food comes out just as salty and I waste another $100 on a meal. read more

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We went on the first day Friday opening. Great decor, my friends who were also there said the food was good. We just went for drinks to check out the place. We had the old fashion and a drink that had guayaba lime and is spicy, I forgot the name. Drinks are on the expensive side but so good Mine was one of the best cocktails I have had if you like spicy. They had a band playing. There was also a small space for dancing. Going back this Friday with friends for bday dinner. read more

Food is subpar and super pricey. Paid $21 for 3 tostones with a few shrimp on top. Thought at that price point it would be something special, but no just a super basic subpar appetizer. Main courses weren't any better unfortunately. If you want to pay for ambience, then yeah this may be your place. Or if you enjoy Cuban food that tastes like it was made in Montana. I hope Latin America doesn't stay closed much longer. It's 1/4 the price and and 10x the flavor. I don't take giving 1 star reviews lightly. I consider a place I don't like but is fine overall to be a 3 star. But this place is just a ripoff. And I have nothing against pricey restaurants, I actually enjoy them, but they have to have substance and actually deliver on quality / taste. read more

I have been there 4/5 times and they are getting better and better the food , services and now they have great live shows a Venezuela singer very good and belly dancing she is super good with the customers super good show I really really liked it . And the lady who is the owner is very very friendly and welcoming. read more

Good food. Not Cuban authentic food but it was a nice fusion. Service was great and the ambiance was very fun for a night out dancing salsa. read more

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Came to try this place for the first time and even though the place was packed the hostess wouldn't even have an idea of how long we would wait to go in. That was a big no!! Sorry to say this but no good first impression! read more

We visited on a Sunday for lunch and there was only one other table there. To say the service at this establishment is slow is an extreme understatement. We waited at least 20 minutes to even be acknowledged once we sat down. Once we ordered drinks, we had to wait what seemed like an eternity before we got them and actually put in our food order. Once the food finally came out, we had to wait even longer to get napkin Rollups- which were stained with a white substance. We asked for salt shakers- which were full of mold and or rust inside. I went up to the bar to ask for another salt shaker- where our waitress proceeded to open shaker after shaker- they were ALL in the same condition. This restaurant is dirty, service is terrible, and the food is mediocre at best. We were there for a total of two hours and fifteen minutes. Please save yourself this nightmare and go next door to Latin America Restaurant. This is BY FAR the worst dining experience I have had in a long time. read more

Rabo encendió con creamy risotto Amazing Great service!!! The atmosphere was great and nice ambiance. The music even though was good it would be an experience with a guitarist,understanding it's Tuesday evening read more

Visited during lunch. Place is vibrant with style. I describe this restaurant as a Cuban fusion. It blends flavors of Mexico, Peru and Spain. I did not find the food to be over salty as someone mentioned in a earlier review. As a matter of fact, not needed but I could of used a salt shaker. I tried the Cuban sandwich. It was unlike what you get in a Cuban restaurant. Which contained shredded smoked roast pork, ham and cheese. I tasted the Smokey and grilled pepper flavors, it was served on a ciabatta bread. I also tried Palomilla tacos. Served on a homemade tortilla, with onion, yellow peppers and a cilantro sauce. Come try and see if you like. read more

The place is beautiful, the staff amazing. Drinks also amazing. The food not so much. We went for dinner hoping to eat nice Cuban food well... the food is not real Cuban food, we also had croquetas, I was excited about the lobster one but could not taste the difference in the flavor of lobster vs ham croqueta. The churrasco was super, super hard and dry as if it was falda and totally tasteless. I really hope they improve, we need good restaurants in Miami lakes and this one has the potential to dethrone Latin American next door... I hope they realize that. read more

Amazing Cuban little spot! The brunch was amazing!! The drink was delicious and so cute. I'll attach a picture. Havana inspired decor. Lots of servers and the service was amazing! We enjoyed the rum and banana French toast which was delicious. The tortilla española had such great flavor. And the avocado toast was soooooo good! Such a nice, family friendly place. Clean and live music which was so nice! Lots of great favorite songs. This is a must try! Or come on repeat. read more

New place in Miami Lakes. Went on Friday night and had to wait about 30 mins because we didn't have reservations. Ended up seating at the bar and eating there. The place is beautifully decorated and full of nostalgia for any Cuban. The service was exceptional. The food was typical and predictable. Could be better for its price point. We had the malanga fritters, tostones with ropa vieja and churrasco. The drinks were incredible! I had the guava mojitos and keep dreaming about. read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Guava Mojito - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

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Food presentation was beautiful and the food taste good. Live music and dancer there on a Tuesday were entertaining and made the ambience. Staff service was friendly. Everything you need to relax when dining. Definitely would recommend. No parking drama and traveling to find a taste of Miami vibe. Bravo. read more

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The yummiest food I ever tried in a while! Second time here and I had to come back for the creamy yellow rice, it's a must try! read more

Cafe Mi Vitrola - Ceviche - Dance Clubs Near Me - Miami Lakes, Florida

Ordered chicken fried rice through Uber eats and honestly couldn't take more than two bites. Hopefully it was just today but they went in with a heavy hand with the salt. I couldn't taste anything but salt. Disappointing. read more

Short staff made experience fair. Restaurant decor is nice and they have live music on weekends read more

Had a nice time. Food and drink were good! Nice entertainment and ambiance. Ample parking read more

Love this place. The ambiance was wonderful. The food was perfect. Cuban/Spanish menu with delicious combinations. Also, the staff was very accommodating, pleasant and friendly. The extra touch with this restaurant is their decor. I absolutely love it and if you are into everything CUBA you will too. There's music every night after 8 with different music themes every night. read more

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