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Jama Benn Jama

4.0 (100 reviews)
ModerateCuban, Barbeque
Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Arroz Moro y mas Masas de Puerco / Fried Pork Chunks
Jose R.

I was running a business meeting and decided to order takeout for my team from this nearby restaurant which I am employee told me is a local favorite. When we picked up from the restaurant, we noticed a lot of cool decorations and would love to just stop and eat here to enjoy all the Cuban nostalgia. The masa's de puerco were great but the star of the show was the Moro and yuca. Food was great and not over priced like the rest of miami

Idania B.

Great spot full of Cuban nostalgia! They have live music in the back courtyard during certain times so a great place to hangout with friends. The food took a little longer than usual but it's because everything is made FRESH so, worth the wait.

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Roly P.

If you were looking to visit a place with fabulous Cuban food, and numerous views depicting some of the struggles of the Cuban community, look no further than this restaurant. The young lady that manages this business Alexa is vibrant and full of energy. The young ladies that work here also as waitresses, hustle and have wonderful demeanors. If you're in the area, please give this ecliptic place an opportunity as I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

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Melanie M.

Had passed by this restaurant a few times and finally decided to try. This restaurant is a cuban fusion and what attracts the eye the most are all the items they have in display outside. I thought the restaurant was fully outdoors but they actually have an indoor area with ac and it was perfect with it being such a hot day. Started off with an appetizer that had a mix of different bites and of course had to get a jupiña. As the entree we had the vaca frita with rice which was very flavorful. Had the pan con bistec which the bread was extremely soft and the steak was perfectly cooked. Also had the skirt steak with arroz morro, ordered the steak medium well and it seemed to be undercooked. Had to send it back and still it wasn't done too well. Finished off with a cheese flan which was okay and a small colada that definitely needed some sugar. The waitress was very helpful and kindly assisted us with our concerns.

Amazing place to throw your party! We had a great time and it everyone loved it. Shout out to Alexa for great communication up to the party and to Elietty and Lorena for the great service! Would absolutely recommend!

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Javier R.

Jema benn jama!!! Was fun, delicious and the decor is over the top. Good service, servers were very nice and helpful with the menu. The coffee was delicious

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Emilce R.

This is a cool spot to go to if you're a tourist and not from here. Although the food is just okay it definitely has a very miami vibe to it. The food was just okay. I wouldn't recommend the ribs or the pan con bistec. The mariquitas had a different kind of garlic sauce that was amazing. Also the chicharron was perfect. Not too greasy and not too dry. But the batido de banana (banana shake) was delicious. Unfortunately there were a lot of flies fighting me for my food. The vibe is probably the only reason I'd come back. Very kid friendly momentos to keep em busy while you wait for your food. I went at 1:30pm on a Saturday it was 79 degrees out. I was worried about the outdoor seating but with the fans the temperature was tolerable. I took a yeti cup with my own drink to keep me cool and the staff was fine with it. They also had live music to add to the Miami vibe. Ultimately, I may come back and try something different. Like I said before the food was just okay but I liked the vibe. Worth trying at least once.

Palomilla, mashed malanga & house salad
Maibel R.

Food was delicious! Fair price. Ambiance is nice & homey! Love my culture! All the details in the decor are awesome! Only 2 down sides is 1. They're short on staff. 2. They don't serve beer, wine or liquor.

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Herline R.

This restaurant is such a cute spot, resembling an art gallery celebrating all things Cuba. The journey begins right in the parking lot , it feels like you're entering a whole different place other then a restaurant . Seating is outdoor, the only thing we didn't enjoy was that they allowed a dog there while we were eating . On the plus side, the customer service is excellent, with attentive staff who regularly check on you. We got their mamey juice and guava, although the mamey's flavor didn't quite match our expectations, the guava didn't really have a guava taste. We also enjoyed their chicharron, rice and beans, and yuca.

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Best cuban food and service in all of miami. The live music on the weekends is awesome too. This is definitely my favorite cuban restaurant!

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