We have been to Miami twice and both visits included multiple trips to Versailles. Sure there are…read moreother great Cuban restaurants in Miami and in the Little Havana area, although this is on Calle Ocho but a little west of the Little Havana area. On this last trip, we ordered the Special Cuban sandwich is their larger version of the famous Cuban or Cubano sandwich. We also ordered the Versailles Combo Appetizer which includes a beef empanada, a chicken empanada and a ham and cheese empanada. You also get the yucca fries with the cilantro sauce. And finally you get some croquettes. Not a huge fan of the croquettes here but they are OK. As previously mentioned, we have been here several time and on this trip, the hostess said if you want to be in the room of mirrors. What? I said OK and they took us to the back, where it is a, well... room of mirrors. The way she said it made me think, should I be concerned. But it was a big open area. The whole place is very nice. We love the large parking area because this place is packed most of the time. We actually came back and ordered another Cubano for the flight home. You should have seen the people looking at us while we ate our Cubano and they enjoyed their pretzel braids. :)

The greeter was completely rude, took us to the table put the menu down and walked away…read more The server was very nice. The food was such a disappointment. The meat was dry and salty. The rice was undercooked and crunchy. Mojitos were good Very disappointed coming from California to try this food. In would not recommend.

If you go to Old's Havana, please listen to me and JUST GET THE HALF CHICKEN!!! I'm serious. It…read moremight be the best roasted chicken in Little Havana. The portion is HUGE, the prices are amazing, and the chicken is so tender and flavorful that even the breast is juicy... and we ALL know chicken breast loves to disappoint! I haven't even tried the sandwiches yet, but every time I look around, somebody has one, so clearly they know something I don't! The whole experience is what makes this place special though. Live music, great drinks that actually have FLAVOR, generous portions, and such a fun atmosphere. I love sitting outside in the back with the fans going and the band playing. For a minute, you really feel like you've been transported somewhere else and you forget you're sitting in the middle of Miami. The service is quick and gets the job done, but I HAVE to shout out the man running the front! I don't know his name, but if you've been here on a busy weekend, you know EXACTLY who I'm talking about. Phone, walkie talkie, iPad, reservations, people everywhere... and somehow he's running the whole circus like a boss! Shoutout to the bartenders, cooks & servers too because everybody back there is WORKING! Old's Havana is already a tourist favorite, but coming from a local, I'd eat here every other day if I could. Come experience the sounds, energy & flavors of Little Havana for yourself! And when you sit down and start looking at that menu... remember this review. GET. THE. CHICKEN!!! (P.S Once I find the picture of it in my phone I will update the review) ¡Buen provecho!

Amazing food with the best service. I highly recommend the original mojito and Cuban sandwich.read more

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.

This place was along the bayside waterfront in Miami. Great location almost missed it..we were…read moreshopping near the shops and didn't realize there were restaurants along the waterfront. Glad we took the chance and followed the music and the crowd. Staff here were pleasant and greeted you with a smile despite how busy they were. My hubs and I ordered the PAN CON LECHON sandwich, the BONIATO FRIES and the COLADITa we shared everything. Food was plenty, tasty and fresh. The sandwich along had flavor and was perfect for a handheld shareable. Bread was crispy and warm. Meat thingy sliced and flavorful. Boniato fries were meh...could have done without but nice to try. Next time we will pass. They were cold and soagy. COLADITa was good not too sweet perfect for a little jump but not wired.

It's very unassuming from the outside but once you walk-in and you hear the live music, I felt…read moretransported to a lively Cuban restaurant. Our server was friendly throughout the evening and the food was pretty quick to come out. I didn't know before coming here but Cafe La Trova was listed on the Top 50 Bars of North America for 2026 and so I had to get the Buenavista drink which is highlighted as their award winner. Admittedly, I was let down by the drink. The balance was a bit off and overall I wasn't very impressed. However the food more than made up for it. The ropa vieja was very savory and the avocado cream was very zesty/citrus which helped cut down some of the richness of the dish. My only note would be to give some more avocado cream since there were only 2 little dollops. The Arroz Con Pollo was excellent! Super flavorful and I could eat this everyday and be happy. The tomatoes and olives add that extra bit of acidity which was perfect. The live music also added to the ambiance and so if you're someone trying to get that local Miami/Cuban vibe, I think Cafe La Trova is it.

This place is a vibe! Friendly and efficient staff who know how to handle a large group. Fantastic…read morelive music, tasty drinks, very good Cuban food. I'm a big fan of the Ensalada Miraflores (cholo, avocado, feta, white beans, radish in a tasty dressing). The presidente cocktail was perfect. Fills up fast, so make a reservation. Or get there early and grab a seat at the bar where you'll have a great view of the stage.

Amazing find! Sanguich is award-winning for all the right reasons, and well worth a visit in Little…read moreHavana. There's a window for to-go orders, or if you choose to dine in you'll be asked to order at the counter before anyone in the party takes a seat. It's busy and the kitchen is fun to watch while you're waiting (not long!) for your order to be ready. The sandwich is absolutely perfect. The team brushes it with butter before it goes into the press, and it comes out piping hot, melty and delicious. It's worth ordering the croquettes for a snack while you're waiting - they're perfect, creamy and well seasoned. We enjoyed the people-watching and following along with the kitchen action from seats at the bar. Well worth a visit!

You must order the Cuban nachos!! The bread is perfect on all the "sanguiches" but the lechon is…read moreour favorite. We also had con bistec and croquetas cubano... also good. The staff was super nice and friendly. The place on 8 Street is not big. It has bar seats and 2-top tables. There were 5 of us and we sat on 2 tables and it was fine. There is also a window you can order at if you want to go or eat in your car. I give them a Big thumbs up and I highly recommended you try them!

Came here to pick up something to eat at the beach. We walked in and ordered takeout. The staff was…read moregreat and it didn't take long to get our food. I ordered a cafe con leche, a Cuban sandwich and a Media Noche sandwich. Everything was delicious. Especially the media noche sandwich. I've had plenty of media noches in my life, but never as good as this one. Not sure what kind of bread they use for their media noche, but it was so soft, just the perfect amount of sweetness. The Cuban sandwich of course was good, but tasted similar to others I've had. I can definitely see myself returning next time we're in the area.

Honestly, a part of me is still trying to figure out if this is a staple location to try or if it's…read morea tourist spot that everyone now wants to try because of the number of reviews it has here. Don't get me wrong, food was delicious but was it breathtaking good? No. The reason I said that was when we walked in, one side was counter and the other was sit down. At the sit down it looked like a decent amount of locals while the sit down were just out of towners. The waitress was very kind and helped us get situated. My friends and I were recommended the Oxtail Stew, the fried pork chops, the medium cubano, sweet plantains, and the ham croquettes. The Oxtail was very flavorful, came with a side of rice and 3 pieces of plantains. The fried pork chops were a little too dry and had the texture of fried fish almost. I think it came with 4 or 5 pieces total for the order with a side of rice and beans. The cubano was rather large for the medium side which I appreciated. The plantains were probably my favorite dish out of all as they were really sweet, ripe and well made. The ham croquettes, this could be a me thing but i was expecting cheese and it was all ground ham. The fry on it was good though! Overall, great spot for a quick bite. Not too nosy, not too fancy. The only downside was that because it's in a popular area and there's a popular opinion of the restaurant, the food is a bit overpriced for what it is. Otherwise, I would say give it a try!

Lots of Yelpers hyped up the outdoor patio, but we came during a massive thunderstorm so we didn't…read moreget to check it out. The inside is cute also! We started with the goat cheese croquettes, which were delicious! The marmalade went well, and the pickles onions and jalapeños cut the richness and were a nice complement. Husband had the Masa de Puerco chino and loved it. Big tender chunks of pork, super flavorful. I had the abuela's ropa vieja, and it was perfect. I don't even usually like plantains, and the Maduros were delicious! Oh! And the Passion lemonade was SO GOOD!! Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Loved everything about the experience, and we're hoping to get back while we're in Miami!

We came here for dinner on our first night in Miami. We made reservations but it said outdoor patio…read morewasn't available. Regardless when we arrived they sat us outside which is exactly what we were hoping for. Our server was nice at first. Explained all the popular dishes got our drinks out very quickly. I think she stole our table from someone else because shortly after someone came and we told them we put our order in and he seemed a little bothered. Unfortunately, our other server disappeared and never checked up on us. We pretty much didn't have any napkins during our entire duration of our meal. At least that part was good. We started off with a couple of mojitos and their Vaca Frita Tostones. You get these homemade maduro tostones topped off with shreeded beef in a moon sauce, pickled onion, and aji Amarillo aioli. A very delicious dish that didn't last long. Shortly after we received our main dish. I really hate when they do that. My wife ordered their Abuelas Ropa Vieja and I ordered their Masa de Puerco Chino. My wife didn't really care for her dish much. We've had plenty of Ropa Vieja before and would have preferred a congri type of rice as opppsed to just plain white rice. My dish was 10/10. Like in the name of "chino" this is an Asian inspired dish with fried rice, maduros, pineapple confit and crispy pork. A very delicious dish. It could have don't without the little salad on top, but at least it ads color to the dish. The crispy pork tasted so amazing and the fried had so much flavor. Mix in some of the maduros and you get a sweet and savory dish. Would definitely be returning to try this dish again.

OMG!!!!!! This place…read moreis amazing!!!!! Where do I start? Food - flavor, incredible. Authentic flavors and spices that left a party in my mouth (pause)! Everything was cooked to PERFECTION! Drinks - perfect! Definitely not selfish with the pour! My Lemon Drop was DROPPING!!!!!!! Service - where do I start. Practicing my Spanish and helping me along the way! Recommending a dish that was actually GOOD! Checking up on us without being a bother!!!!!! Assuring the steak was cooked WELL DONE, but not burnt, they nailed it! Ambiance - true Cuban vibe! The music was authentic. I love that it was playing but not too loud. We sat on the sidewalk and were able to enjoy watching the people enjoying the air! This is DEFINITELY a do again spot for me!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this place. Watching the hostess dance was an added plus! We were having such a great time that I forgot to pictures.... Oops

Very aesthetic ambiance, lots of fans with the outdoor seating. Grilled octopus was so tender, the…read moreknfie sliced right through without much force. Grilled meat platter was good, however the pork was extremely dry. (Sauce made up for it though.) Food came out slow, lots of other tables were also waiting. My reservation was at 7pm, food came at 7:51.

Amazing service! Food was absolutely phenomenal!!! The best Cuban food I have ever had!read more

Amazing!! the food was delicious and the music made me feel like I was in Cuba! I definitely…read moresuggest their croquettes and tres leches it was beyond incredible! Laura was an awesome waitress and I really enjoyed my dinner!

¡Qué chulería de sitio! What an adorable place!! We found…read morethis awesome little gem after looking at reviews online. Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor all had this restaurant with five-star reviews and we decided to try it out. They were not wrong! Paid parking is on the street curb, and the restaurant is tucked in between three other little establishments. Our table was reserved and waiting for us when we got there and we were welcomed with a warm smile. We loved all the little details of decorations and antiques. And we also loved all of the mismatched tables, chairs, China, etc. We had some delicious Cuban coffee and when we asked for sugar, the owner was so sweet and opened up the China cabinet and pulled out a crystal container with sugar packets inside. How cute! The freshly made juices were delicious and the croquetas were tasty!! Our meals consisted of Cuban sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled chicken entree and ropa vieja entrees. Everything came out hot, fresh, and so delicious! For dessert we shared flan, which was nice and creamy, and more of their delicious coffee!! The service was exceptional! The owner was warm and friendly. It was like visiting a friend or loved one, super adorable! We definitely recommend and will return when back in town!!

Tasty family run Cuban restaurant! The lady who served us was from Havana and rightly proud of her…read moreroots and food they were serving! Everything was delicious from the home made lemon/limeade (tastes like the Brazilian one) to the croquettes, and fish and shrimp platters we were served. The shrimp dish I got was a garlic butter shrimp with the plumpest shrimps I've had served with plaintains and black bean rice. The fish special my wife got was tuna and tomato and she got it served with rice and salad. (I kept a Cuban flag and she thought I was crazy) Def worth a visit in Old Town Havana!