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    4.0 (21 reviews)
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    Food as well as service was great! Hometown gem, borders the City of West Miami. From the appetizer to dessert everything was delicious.

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    I would never eat here again. Food was terrible, rice and beans tasted awful. Very disappointed.

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    .is one of my favorite restaurant !!!the best cuban food you need to try de vaca frita is delicious!!

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    Cafe La Trova - CUBAN SANDWICH EMPANADAS La Trova Léchon, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles

    Cafe La Trova

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    5.8 mi•Little Havana
    •$$$

    I am so glad I finally tried this gem! This place in an absolute VIBE. The place has an energy…read moreabout it that is unmatched; people dancing, incredible live music, and all around friendly staff. There is such an incredible uniqueness about the staff as well. During live performances, one waitress would get up on stage and play instruments and at other times bartenders would join in. I was truly smiling from ear to ear all night. I drank delicious mojitos all night and even with a packed venue the drinks came out extremely fast! Although the restaurant was packed, our waitress remained extremely kind and attentive throughout the night. To me, the food was just good. We had the Jamón Serrano Croquetas to start. They were a little cold for my taste and not the best I've ever had but they weren't bad. My husband really loved his skirt steak ropa vieja and didn't leave a single grain of rice. I opted for the rabo encendido pasta. I like that they weren't skimpy on the rabo. The downside of this place is that to maximize space, you're packed in like sardines. The tables are basically on top of each other. A larger sized person would not fit getting in and out of their seat and my husband was constantly backing up into the people seated behind him. Overall, this is a place you definitely visit for the atmosphere above food. I will 100% be coming back for drinks, appetizers and more live music. It is an incredible spot especially for those looking for Cuban nostalgia.

    While visiting the manager at Makoto, he recommended Cafe La Trova for their Michelin mentioned…read moremojitos so away we went! Originally made reservations for shortly after they opened for dinner and moved it to 6:45. We are so glad we went later! The place quickly filled up and the live band got started! The staff was a little slow to greet us after getting us seated but made up for it in food recommendations! We enjoyed the portion sizes, flavor, and live entertainment!

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    NEW! ROAST BEET AND CITRUS SALAD arugula, crumbled goat cheese, pistachios and red wine vinaigrette

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    NEW! SEARED OCTOPUS almond and roasted pepper romesco, crunchy potatoes

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    Esquina Cubana - Esquina Cubana - Cuban Restaurant Miami Beach

    Esquina Cubana

    4.6(388 reviews)
    10.6 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I stayed right across the street from here and kept walking by, so late (well late for me) one…read morenight, my friend and I walked in. We were seated immediately and were given our menus. The menus for pretty much every Cuban restaurant in South Beach are copy paste replicas so the menu had pretty standard options. I started with a passionfruit mojito. It was amazing, one of the best i have ever had. I also got a cubano, which was good, but nothing mind-blowing. My friend ordered the churrasco sandwich, but they gave her the plate instead. The server then brought her bread so she could make her own sandwich, which was a nice touch and the price was the same. She enjoyed it and it looked like it was cooked perfectly to her liking.

    I had a good time eating here, I liked the vibes, our server was nice and friendly. But I had some…read moreissues and overall feel like it was not worth the price. Basically all seating is outside, so if you're looking to escape the heat, probably not the best fit. Nice vibes outside but just something to be aware of! One of the chair legs literally broke underneath one of our party when she was just trying to scoot it back. We got given a new chair from the empty table next to us and moved on with the night. I really don't like how, when you order a sandwich, they ask "do you want fries with that?" So that you assume it it'll be free (as is very normal with sandwiches) when it's actually asking if you want to add an additional $10 side. Food wasn't bad, but not great. I think the empanada was my favorite, I loved the cilantro sauce with it (I just love cilantro!). Another in our party had the lobster and thought it was pretty good. But, the meat on all the sliders felt pretty dry and not that flavorful. I wished they had more sauce with or on them, which I would rather the meat itself was good enough I didn't want to cover it in sauce to make it good. I was so excited for flan, which I love, but I felt the texture was softer and more like pudding in my mouth than the firm custard texture I want. Also overall really expensive but I guess it's an expensive area? There were 6 of us with over $500 total and that felt like a lot.

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    Esquina Cubana - Cuban Restaurant Miami Beach

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    Guacamole Mariquita

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    Sanguich - Cubano ($14.99) - city ham, Lechon, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on Cuban bread. It's a lot; 1 order is too much for 1 person

    Sanguich

    4.5(69 reviews)
    7.4 mi•Downtown
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    Wow what a great Cubano sandwich. It was hot and as fresh as could be. We split it and it was just…read moreenough. The place is in bayside market but the directions had us on the wrong side of the place. When you walk in it is on the right near the water. The place is small but very cute and the customer service was excellent. It appears to be family owned and operated. They could not have been friendlier. Loved it.

    Due to timing this was the only Sanguich open and so we made our way over to try their sandwiches…read more It's located right in Bayside Marketplace which was lively and a great place to eat overlooking the water. The shop is small with only the shared outdoor seating with other nearby restaurants. The Pan Con Bistec was very tasty and I liked the crispy bits inside. The flavor of the sauce could have been more pronounced but otherwise a really good sandwich. The Pan con Lechon was okay overall because it tasted very one note flavor and texture wise. The meat was moist and tender but I preferred the Bistec and the Cubano. They also provided a garlic dipping sauce which was very flavorful. However I felt that it overpowered a lot of the sandwich flavors. I also got the Mamey Batida which was smooth and subtle with its sweetness. My first time having a Batida and I really liked the consistency but will probably be choose a different flavor next time.

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    Sanguich - Boniato Fries ($5.25) and Mamey Batido ($7.89)

    Boniato Fries ($5.25) and Mamey Batido ($7.89)

    Sanguich - Cubano ($14.99) - city ham, Lechon, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on Cuban bread. It's a lot; 1 order is too much for 1 person

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    Cubano ($14.99) - city ham, Lechon, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on Cuban bread. It's a lot; 1 order is too much for 1 person

    Tinta y Café - La Calena

    Tinta y Café

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$

    Hard to say what is the best thing about this place. Is it the food ? Yes for sure this time I had…read morethe Gallego - cantimpalo, prosciutto, tomato, manchego, garlic confit. It was amazing with the garlic confit putting it over the top. And you get a small or large so not some overpriced over large sandwich. They also have a daily special that looked really good. Maybe it's the ambiance? For sure it's just a cool building with high ceilings and decorated their words like your tias house. It's just cool old typewriters, mud century lamps and furniture. Great spot to hang out. They have a few outdoor tables and a bar. The place is not large but it's really very cool. Maybe it the coffe? The original concept was to take a ventanita up a notch and their coffe is excellent. A beautifully presented and tasting cafe con leche or cortadito And they have parking, free parking

    I had a rude and unprofessional experience with the barista working today (8/28/26) - purple hair,…read morelots of eye makeup, did not get her name. After ordering my drinks and receiving them, she felt the need to hold up the line and single me out in front of everyone to inform me that she "wouldn't order" the way I ordered. Not telling me that I couldn't, but that *she* wouldn't. It came across incredibly self-important and petty. For context, I ordered two double espressos and paid an additional $1 for each cup of oat milk on the side. This is on the menu. I didn't ask for anything outrageous, yet she seemed perturbed that I ordered what I paid for. I have a newborn and have replaced oat milk whenever I use 'milk' because my supply has been very low and oats are said to aid in lactation support. I'm pumping breastmilk in the car every time I drive and nursing throughout the day. I'm doing everything in my power to consume as many lactation supporting foods as I can. I PAID FOR IT. I paid nearly $13 for two beverages, I didn't ask for anything free or try to do anything inappropriate. Yet I was treated with such odd hostility from the barista. She even made some comment about it being "a lot of cups", except it was just the two cups of milk where I poured the espresso into. She very simply could have poured the espresso into the cup of milk and ice, but apparently that was not something she was willing to do. So it seems the two little paper espresso cups going to 'waste' are because of her method of preparation and service. I didn't ask for special treatment or any exceptions to be made for me, I ordered off the menu. I paid for the milk and I paid for the espresso. The semantics of what I do with what I pay for is not of the barista's concern. I would encourage some supplemental training or remove oat milk from the menu if customers are going to be spoken to disrespectfully for buying it.

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    La Caleña.... full of flavor ..... ñoooo !!!

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    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    4.2(45 reviews)
    7.1 mi•Wynwood

    I keep telling people to go by here since it's easily missed in all of the new businesses in…read moreWynwood! Where else can you get entrees from a Cuban and Greek menu, both solid, for $13-17? You can't beat having a fake cocaine brick (at least I think) sitting at your table amidst the menus and drinks. They have regular silverware but do use plastic cups that gives off that relaxed, casual vibe. There are several craft beers from all over the country available from $7-10, and I believe a couple house wines. I think the nicest drink you can get is a frozen lemonade or fruit punch. It comes virgin and a little sugary, a little coarsely icy, a lot refreshing. But you can ask for a shot of rum to be added to it. I could drink 3 of those if I allowed myself to! I have tried friends' Cuban dishes, like yuca fries, tostones, rice and beans, which have all been standardly good. But I always get drawn to the Greek menu and end up ordering the plates. The plates are huge and come stacked with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, a beautifully dressed salad, tzatziki, hummus and pita slices. You have a choice of side, and I have unashamedly ordered the crispy, crunchy fries each time and have plenty to share. The proteins are clearly made freshly---the falafel is crisp and the chicken kebab is well seasoned and moist. However, they come up with creative and tasty offerings as well. The Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are stuffed with juicy pulled pork, ham and melty cheese for a snack you didn't realized you had been waiting for. The Greek egg rolls blows my mind and are a great hot, greasy, juicy, meaty treat. The servers are typically on it when it comes to orders and whatever you need. Owner Adrian keeps his staff on point, and JJ is always a friendly face when we go. They inform us at the time to pay (at least in my experience) that 18% gratuity is automatically added to the check, so the tip page is for any additional gratuity. Give yourself a stop by this restaurant and try their dishes for yourself! I dare you to be able to choose just one or two!

    Love to see the Miami culture still alive and kicking. Smugglers is a Cuban/Greek restaurant. The…read moreowner and the workers are excellent folks. They do their best to accommodate their guests. My complaint could possibly just be a me issue, so give them grace and let me know. First, we ordered app., Mariquitas. They were terrible, we had to send it back. They were cold, greasy, with no crunch. IMO they were stale. Next, my order was delayed by 20 mins because when it came out it was giving to the wrong person. To the person that had walked in ordered and received my order in 5 min. In their mind that was great service, while I'm dying of starvation. The server apologized and offered a discount. Then, chicken was tough, and the rice was grainy. For context purposes, keep in mind that that was my first meal of the and it was around 5p, so you know I was hangry. Hopefully it was a me problem. Try them and let me. Finally, the artwork there is cool if you are into Scarface and the cocaine era of Miami. Dope! No pun intended. I really like the decor

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    Smugglers Cocina Cubana - Cuban Frita

    Cuban Frita

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    Polla a la Plancha

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    El Almendron - cuban - Updated September 2026

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