We had really great service here. The hostess went through the menu with us and explained a lot of the Cuban food as the menu did not include a lot of details. We sat on the patio which was nice and breezy and we could watch the people go by. The masita ( pork chunks) were outstanding. I loved them. We also tried a Cuban sandwich which was very tasty. Our sides were rice with beans and fried plantains which I am glad I tried but were bland. The pork chunks were the star of the show. When we just had water to drink instead of ordering drinks the hostess brought us water in bottles that were 2$ Per bottle Instead of a pitcher of water that we noticed at other tables. Minus 1 star for this read more

El Pub - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Good food, great service thanks for everything Brayan !!! We will definite comeback again!!! read more

We experienced their delicious food during a Culinary Food Tour last year. When we found ourselves back in Miami we knew we had to have some of their incredible empanadas. No where else have we found them that are this good! The coffee was fantastic too! read more

El Pub - Cuban Coffee - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came here while we were in Miami visiting friends. I love this place!!! It's right down the street from my friends house and back in college we used to walk here for super cheap breakfast! My wife and I came with our daughter most recently and just ended up with empanadas and cafe con leche! It was great, the place wasn't very busy for a chance but the service could use some work. We were sat right away but it took forever for someone to come take our order and then bring our check -_- It's not going to stop me from coming back though...still love this place! read more

Got recommended to this place for authentic Cuban food. We got a little bit of everything. The arroz con pollo was really good but it took 45 minutes to cook. Had a few beers while waiting so it wasn't to bad with good company. Right in the heart of little Havana. Plus: There's a guy right outside with two beautiful parrots. Had a torta cubana and ordered another one that was really good. Can't remember the name. The customer service and people there are super nice. Great place to eat. read more

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This icon restaurant in Little Habana saw better days. Eve thought they have a new very nice sitting arra outside. I found it very dirty. And the service very lousy , our server had a dirty shirt and ask her to please clean windows because flies were attracted to it, she replied had no time for us and offered just to change table read more

Food and people.. Authentic and amazing. Sandwiches are good and are actually pretty thick for what you're paying. Sandwiches are def 9/10! The atmosphere is truly personal and one of a kind. read more

El Pub - Front kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Yuka was yum ! Black rice and beans. Something pork - wow SO good !!! Covered side walk cafe with inside too. Get here before the Miami Tour bus stops here. Sorry no pictures, I was hungry :( read more

The food here was decent but when I tell you the service was terrible I've never went to a restaurant and have anyone be as rude to me as these people were my boyfriend and i ordered the same drink we both agreed that the drink was way to sweet i put water in mine to dilute it but he wanted a whole new drink we call the waiter and she immediately got a attitude saying that we couldn't change our drinks she even yelled at us saying it's not her fault .. then a man (who never said who he was) came out to us to ask what the problem was we told him and he replied "well you ordered it" i said I'm aware but it's to sweet. He then said he wouldn't take it off the bill but we could just order another drink .... NEVER AGAIN. By the way it was a mango Daiquiri. read more

El Pub - Shrimp black beans and white rice - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was amazing! Service was 10/10. Luis was a great server and gave amazing recommendations on delicious meals. Will definitely come back ! read more

Lots of fun with the band. Dancing is fun. Service is good. Food is delicious. Good value. Good time

Better than I expected. Traditional Cuban cuisine. Restaurant was well decorated with Cuban memorabilia, art, photos and more. Classic Cuban music played. But this place is on 8th street, Little Havana, so what else would one expect? Freshest picadillo I've had. Moros had onion and basil for richer flavor. Piña colada was delicious and stronger than expected. Great service. Server was attentive, respectful, polite, prompt. It was a genuine pleasure to interact with him in Spanish. Just a block from the MDC Tower Theater Miami. Limited street and rear parking. For a tasty, filling and authentic experience, I recommend this place over La Caretta. Enjoy! read more

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Walked in to friendly servers and a band on Friday night. Ordered the tostones and steak and listened to great music and it was a perfect Little Havana evening. The vibe is great. read more

Empanadas. Empanadas. Empanadas. Inknow they are listed as an appetizer, but they can be so much more. Beef, Chicken. Spinach & Cheese, Ham & Cheese and the sweet Guava & Cheese options are offered. One other not high-profile "win" was fresh squeezed OJ. It hit the spot while touring Little Havana. An after-lunch Cuban coffee topped off the event. Great spot! read more

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If yo go to little Havana expect authentic. Having a Spanish speaker would have been helpful but if you head here you should have expectations. The Cuban sandwich was sour ins and the both the chicken and beat empanadas where well cooked and seasoned. Beer was cold and an understanding staff friendly. The only -1 came from an uncomfortably hot building. read more

The two stars is not the food or drinks, but for our server, everything was good until he refused to give me a copy of the receipt, I asked for my receipt back when paying in cash, but he said he could not give me one until the owner comes back and the server said i would take a lot of time to get the receipt etc. I got pissed because that is unlawful and left me a bad taste oboist this place that i will never come back. he was the server working on the patio on December 23 around 6:30 pm. I still need my receipt and i will try to contact management tomorrow. I am in the business's and been for a long time, and I believe this would be a big red flag for the ownership to pay closer attention because looks like his stealing money from the restaurant... read more

Considering it was super busy and windy it was still a great atmosphere. The food was by far the best authentically prepared food we found so far on our adventures around. The Cubano is exactly what it should be! We also enjoyed the empanadas! read more

The food was good- not mind blowing but the empanadas had moist meat and things were seasoned OK. There's a massive language barrier + staff seemed frantically busy. Would be better with a little more of a personal touch. read more

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Oh El Pub. You consistent light at the end of a tipsy tunnel. What more is there to say than media noches after a few rounds at Ball & Chain? I can't imagine a better place to find myself and my friends, laughing with the cook as he hand-makes and presses all 5 of our different 10pm meals. Most of the staff is Spanish-speaking, but food surpasses all languages. If you know what you eat, you can communicate. Thus, I ate well that night for under $8. The only thing I'll say is even in my state, all I could think about was how the counters were sticky and how small the water cups were. The cook was the only staff member behind the counter, where all 5 of us were, so while he was working, there wasn't anyone else I could ask for a water refill. read more

We ordered Bandejita Especial and loved it! Wait time was fair for a Sunday afternoon. read more

El Pub - Bandejita Especial - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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No recommendation! Was eating here with my girlfriend today. Food was okay, not really good. When the bill of $ 20 came, we gave the waiter $ 23 and then left. He ran after us and said that it was little tip and we had to give more. What cheek. No recommendation! Won't come here again! Keine Empfehlung! War hier heute mit meiner Freundin essen. Essen ganz okay, nicht wirklich gut. Als die Rechnung von 20 Dollar kam, gaben wir dem Kellner 23 Dollar und gingen dann. Er rannte uns hinterher und meinte dass das du wenig Trinkgeld wäre und wir mehr geben müssen. Was für eine Frechheit. Keine Weiterempfehlung! Werden hier nicht mehr her kommen! read more

El Pub - Rechnung - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Okay, is this the cleanest place in Little Havana? The nicest? No. But it's my favorite place to eat. El Pub has my heart. You can order so much food and fill up your stomach without emptying your wallet. I go nuts here. Mariquitas, croquetas, cubano sandwich, drinks, and it's still a better deal than tapas across the street at Ball and Chain. Their Cubano is delicious. read more

El Pub - Cubano and mariquitas IG: LunchwithLaur - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have eaten in this restaurant many times over the years and have gradually seen a change as that part of Calle Ocho has evolved into a tourist Mecca. I was extremely disappointed in my most recent visit. The doors were kept open to the street and the restaurant was extremely warm and uncomfortable, especially during one of the warmest summers on record. We sat in a booth in the front of the restaurant which meant that our server was also handling the counter. As we waited for our food we were surprised that no bread was served like at all other Cuban restaurants, especially because one of the dishes we ordered was very saucy. when we asked for bread they looked at us like we were aliens. The response from the server was that so many people were leaving the bread over that they decided not to serve it anymore and only by request. The bread did finally arrive after we had finished a quarter of our meals. The prices have also gone up substantially at this restaurant. Most of the entrées on the menu were priced at $29, although there were a few that were less. Considering that this was standard Cuban fare that you could get everywhere in Miami and also considering that this is an extremely casual restaurant the prices seemed out of line. Moreover, and we were only a party of two people, they added on a tip which I thought was unnecessary, and I would have tipped more even though the service was the worst. Perhaps the staff in this restaurant takes a casual approach to good service knowing that the tip is added onto the check. Once our server took our order we never saw her again until it was time to bring the check. We had to flag down other servers to get some bread and a water refill. The food was good, but nothing special and you could get the same thing in a nicer atmosphere and with better service at hundreds of other restaurants in Miami. Accordingly, I would never go back as there are too many better choices close by without having to visit the touristy section of Little Havana. Not recommended. read more

This place is amazing ! The authentic Cuban food that everyone in Miami is looking for. Joe came by to make sure everything was good, which is greatly appreciate when owner/management comes by & truly cares about service/food. El Pub was an awesome experience & I don't plan on ever visiting Florida/Miami without stopping by first ! Thanks to my good friend Amanda for the recommendation. Great great story & people that run this place. read more

The food here is AMAZING!! If you are looking to try for of authentic food this is the spot. Here to visit and have fun in Miami but never a big fan of tourist food. Came here with my friends for lunch and was in heaven. All agreed this was the best place to eat. The empanadas are bomb! Yuca Fritas are a must try!! You will not be disappointed with the food here. Definitely take the trip to little Havana. read more

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great food! Mojito rocks!!! we bought a $40 pitcher of the Mojito and I felt great!! The strip gets pretty busy so we walked, outdoor dining was nice. Music was great. Our waitress was nice as well! Only reason I gave 4 stars- we went during spring break so the strip got a bit crazy and loud! Also, we waited for a while for someone to even notice us to get us a outdoor dining table. Even though we went in and asked some guy and he didn't even respond to us he just pointed outside.. so we waited outside and when the waitress finally noticed us she wiped down the table but on the chairs were lots of napkins flying around and table was a bit dirty still. Overall a nice place to dine in quickly and get a good buzz. Would come back, just not during Spring Break read more

Decided to try the very casual hole in the wall while walking through Little Havana with out of town guests. Giving a 2 star because the Media Noche sandwich was dynamite! However the rest of the experience not so good. Server did not know who ordered what when food made its way to the table, server did not check in to ask if dishes were ok. Ordered Carne con Papa which only tasted like tomate paste (no seasoning) the white rice was only boiled, also, no seasoning. Skipped dessert OBVIOUSLY! And after a visit to the restroom I was much more than disgusted. Can't understand why an establishment serving food cannot take pride and just clean!!! read more

Empanada! Empanada! Reading Yelp reviews got me to get this and thank goodness. We got a Carne and a GUAVA jelly and Queso filled one. Both were perfectly cooked. Not too greasy and not too dry with tons of meat! If nothing else I can say, get the Empanadas. The meat one was delicious. Really flaky and tasty beef. But the other one was like a fantastic, not too sweet desert. I loved it and would go back for this and probably any of their other empanadas. We also had 4 Mojitos! They were pretty darn good. Mason jar full and plenty of lime and mint. The service here was pretty bad but the service we got was good when we got it. Just hard to get the attention of anyone so we did spend some time flagging people down and felt a little guilty because when they came they were pretty darn nice and service was fast after. I think the Old's Mojito's were better because of the extra prep time but these were no slouches for sure and would love to go here on Mojito Monday when they are only $5. Will be back for the Empanadas and likely to have another Mojito since I am there. read more

El Pub - Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ordered the Saturday special that turned out to be a bad t choice. Chicken was dry and tasteless. The margarita had no alcohol and cost $12. Very disappointing lunch. read more

This was my first time eating at the pub because my sister lives this spot and wanted to introduce me, I love Cuban food so I was really excited to eat here. I ordered a breaded chicken with rice and beans and stuffed my face for when I was done eating, I pulled a long white hair out of my food UNDER MY RICE AND BEANS...my hair is black. I informed the staff that that was not okay with me and they just laughed and said it was strange, because the kitchen staff is all men and they wear hair nets. We still payed for everything and tipped but they're service is horrible and I don't recommend at all, check your food before you eat here! Their roof had a leak as well. I think they need an inspection quick. I'm never going back. Especially because they didn't care to make it better. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, who knows how much hair I ate. read more

El Pub - Hair on top of the rice beans and knife - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

10/10 Food was great as well as the service and ambiance! Bryan is a great Sever and recommended delicious dishes. Very attentive as well, would definitely come back again! read more

Delicious food! Incredibly nice waiter. I had salmon and black beans and both items were delicious! One waitress even brought a heavy chair outside for my grandma to sit on while we waited for my father to pull the car up closer to the sidewalk. One thing is the live music was a bit too loud for me and especially loud for my grandpa who has sensitive ears and hearing issues. But it was nothing he couldn't fix by lowering his hearing aid! read more

I really enjoyed my visit here. I went because I saw them on Food Paradise and had to try it when I was in the area. We had the Cuban sandwich and in comparison to other sandwich in the area I would say this one is among the best. We stumbled across their happy hour which was a good value and the live music was great. Definitely a good place to visit while you are in Little Havana. read more

The Bloody Mary was spicy and one of the best ones I've had in Miami. The Cuban bread here is crunchy and moist without being too hard. If there's a large group outsude, walk into the restaurant anyway. It's a favorite stop for tour groups. Highly recommend. read more

Visiting from Houston, TX for my 50th birthday for the week and wanted to try some authentic Cuban food, so of course we came to Little Havana! We had the Pollo and Puerco empanadas, Picadillo with white rice and black beans mixed, and the Cuban sandwich.....all were delicious. We would definitely come back. Our Waiter Andre was very helpful in telling us his favorite dishes, great recommendations. Come try this place! read more

Pretty nice place to stop for mojito or margaritas. We had some time to kill before getting an Uber to the airport, so we walked around little Havana and found this Inviting place with decent service and awesome nachos, just don't get the empanadas (not good). Overall I'd recommend for drinks and some lite dining. read more

El Pub is one of the best Cuban restaurants in Miami. The most delicious Churrasco and plantains. The only plantains I can eat. Their food is always fresh, they always agree to any modifications or adjustments, and they do it well. The coffee is perfect, as well as the milkshakes. My favorite is the Mamey. Also the most flavorful Tamales in Miami. All of it is so good, out go to date night with my boyfriend. 8/10 read more

I chose this restaurant for the history and to enjoy with my family, the Cuban food. Our host was amazing and kind, but my food was not what expected. the FRIST THING WAS THAT MY GLASS WAS DIRTY. I ordered Shrimp Cocktail it was small it only had five shrimp and the sauce was not for my liking and is not a dish that need be include because the chef do not put any creativity on this plate. One of the Hoster was disrespectful with my family since I the need used the bathroom and in a bad mood, she let us know that we cannot use even when the guy who take care of this situation let us know that was ready be used. If she provides some advice in a good manner will be different. Even when the other's girls tried the best for us and understand that we have children that need use the bathroom. read more

It is good food simple but great taste. First time i ate Cuban food, roasted pork otherwise called Lechon, i luv it. Came with moro, rice and black beans mixed together plus plantain, fried bananas! A plus is it has its own parking which is a treat if driving along Little Havana. Cuban music in the background, it's nice especially when you're on vacation. There is a little bit of Cuban! No live music i guess because it's a Thursday but it's great to visit Calle Ocho despite the rain. read more

El Pub - Roasted pork - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Worst place ever, rude employees, the Cuban employees there basically yelled at us because we told her the order Was wrong ! I never recommend please go to Mofongos up the street and save your time . read more