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3.5 (25 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Vaca fritas
Mila F.

So 5 stars for what is essentially airport food and more expensive than it should be because at Ku Va i don't mind ! the environment is always enjoyable. I've eaten here for the 2nd time months apart and the servers are upbeat and polite! There's always seating and they let you stay eat and leave when you're ready for your flight. I had ceviche here and vaca frita and the portions are always generous and actually really delicious! Stick to the menu and you should be fine staying under $30. Order the 'specials' and that's where they catch you! I will return and recommend it

Ku -Va restaurant at Concourse D at MIA.
Astrida M.

We stopped here to grab a quick lunch before our flight. This is a nice-looking airport restaurant and looks clean with decent comfortable furniture. My daughter ordered the Vaca Frita to go. She said they gave her a generous portion, and it was delicious! The bill with tip was $23. Javier was the server, and he was friendly and attentive. No complaints here. We will keep this place in mind for future travels via the airport, concourse D.

Passionfruit mojito
Shay D.

I had a three hour layover so decided to try something new in the airport. This particular restaurant is family owned and located in gate D 19. I got the Lechon Asada and one passionfruit Mojito. Be aware that you are charged $15 for Bacardi and one dollar for the Mojito as well as one dollar for the passionfruit. The Mojito was very tasty nonetheless. Lechon asado........ chef's kiss. It has onions in it that are noticeable so if you are not a fan of onions dont order or ask if it can be removed. It also came with black beans ,fry plantains, and rice. I ask for ketchup just because I like that taste on fried pork. Four stars because service was a little slow, although I received my food quickly before the rush came in. When the rush came in, there was only one person on the floor, taking orders, cashing and seating persons. Seems that they needed more help which would've made the experience better especially when you're trying to catch your flight. You don't want to miss that.

Kevin K.

DO NOT RECOMMEND, DECEPTIVE OPERATIONS!!! When you get the bill there is an automatic 18% gratuity. When challenged they say it is on the menu but it is not on the specialty menu. The server had to point it out as it is in small print and almost imperceivable ink on the full menu. See picture. When I asked for the management they said there is nothing they can do, it is required by the airport, it's not their fault. I told him it is their fault as the server should tell patrons and they are the ones that print the menu. By the way, I checked a couple of other restaurants and they did not do the forced gratuity or have anything on their menu.

Chicken and Beef Empanadas
Kylle S.

Yummy pre flight meal. Will definitely stop by again. The staff here is great! We ordered what they recommended and it was the perfect portion to split, and absolutely delicious!!

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Jaimie Y.

This restaurant is the worst, even the food comes out late. Look at the bread.. First meal in Miami... failure

Pork chops served with white rice, beans, and plantains
John S.

Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat on a layover, I was very impressed with this place. I ordered the media noche sandwich (a Cuban sandwich on egg loaf bread), and my girlfriend ordered the pork chops. We were both very impressed with our meals. The sandwich was a little pricey at $14, but it's an airport, what do you expect. My girlfriends pork chops came in right around $17, a lot of food. My side item was boiled yuka, extremely delicious and a very good portion size. Would highly recommend stopping in here on your next MIA airport layover. For drink choices, we both went with the guava margaritas (since we just left Mexico and wanted to stretch the vacation out one more meal). They were both very delicious. They did come out to be right around $13 each, so be careful not to wring the tab up to much since drink prices aren't listed on the menu. Also side note, 15% gratuity is included! We gave a few extra dollars since we are good tippers, but be sure not to overtip! I will be back, and I will probably order the same exact thing. It's a must try for Cuban sandwich lovers.

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Very pleased with breakfast here at 5:45am. Nice places to sit. Cool airplanes outside the windows. Will come again.

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Versailles - Tres Leches ($4.95) - good though also on the sweeter side. Not as sweet as the flan.

Versailles

4.0(7.1k reviews)
4.3 mi•West Flagler
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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.

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Versailles - Indoor seating area of bakery

Indoor seating area of bakery

Versailles - Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

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Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina - SANDWICH CUBANO/ EL GUAPO
Ham, sliced roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on a pressed Cuban bread

Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina

4.4(3.3k reviews)
2.8 mi•Little Havana, Shenandoah
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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

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Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina - La terraza, the back patio of Old's Havana. Perfect to enjoy a cold mojito and a Cuban cigar

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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(71 reviews)
1.6 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)

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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

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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)
2.5 mi•Little Havana
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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.

If your looking to be submerged in Cuban culture this is the spot! I'm a pretty hard critique for…read moreHispanic dishes being that nothing compares to a abuelitas cooking but this location will fulfill the crave. Mushroom croquets were great, bread pudding had good flavor but on the watery side, skirt steak was perfectly cooked and the ropa vieja had decent flavor but it was not skirt steak as advertised on the menu which was a bummer. We enjoyed the live music and a great surprise that our server killed it on the stage as well! Service was great overall and we got to take advantage of Miami spice but pricing was just a tad bit too high. Great spot to visit when in the area otherwise.

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Puerto Sagua Restaurant - jamon croquette plate ($12.25)

Puerto Sagua Restaurant

4.2(3.9k reviews)
4.1 mi
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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.

Puerto Sagua is an absolute Miami Beach classic! I've been here so many times that I've lost count,…read morebut I keep coming back for one thing: the oxtail stew! It is hands down my favorite. I've never had anything quite like it, except maybe in Caribbean Costa Rica, and there is something so special about the way they make it here. It is literally my first stop every time I visit Miami Beach. I genuinely crave it! And then there's the quatro leches cake. INSANELY good. You will absolutely finish it. I recently tried their iced Cuban coffee with sugar and milk, and it was such a delicious addition. The passion fruit juice is also fantastic. I finally tried the grilled lobster plate, and WOW, it did not disappoint. Honestly, you might need to walk around the block a few times afterward because everything is just THAT good, and you're going to finish every last bite. Puerto Sagua has been serving Miami Beach since 1968, and it is still standing strong, serving incredible Cuban food with so much character and history. Great service and love the open restaurant ambiance diner feel. If you're visiting Miami Beach, DO NOT skip this place. Come hungry and get a taste of this iconic Cuban American restaurant. And whatever you do, GET THE OXTAIL STEW!

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Doce Provisions

Doce Provisions

4.5(1k reviews)
2.5 mi•Little Havana
•$$

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.

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4.5(690 reviews)
4.0 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

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.

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