Imagine wonderfully bright Latin music playing as a smiling, beautiful person brings you the most…read moreexcellent cafe con leche you have ever tasted and the smells of fresh, delicious foods are wafting around and providing emphasis and color to the animated conversations of happy guests...now you are here with me! Food was excellent, people were better!!! Don't miss this amazing spot!

My mom and I stayed at a nearby hotel the day before our cruise and the hotel staff suggested we…read moreeat here. The reviews were pretty good so we tried it. We were definitely in the mood for Cuban food. The place was pretty busy but we snagged a table inside and our server took our orders pretty quickly. They had lots of tables inside, and had a very large covered outside seating area. It was too humid and hot for us to sit outside - we Floridians like our A/C!! I ordered a veggie sandwich, along with a side of tostones and an avocado salad. My mom wasn't very hungry so she just ordered the Caldo Gallego which she said was very good. My sandwich was tasty and the tostones were huge and plentiful. Mom shared my tostones and avocado salad - the avocados were perfectly ripe. The servers were friendly and attentive. Next time I'm in Miami, I want to try their rice and beans.

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.

Can't go wrong with Galindo. Service was fast and great. As soon as we walked in someone greeted…read moreus. I love Cuban breakfast. I got the egg, sausage and potato special, which comes with cafe con leche and toast. Parking could fill, especially during lunch and dinner rush, but you have a lot of people who make quick stop to grab and go. It's quite loud with the music, people speaking, coffee machine and blender. For how busy it constantly is, and clearly they have their regular customers, I feel they should update their location a bit. Their ceiling in their larger dining room is holding on by a whim.

Hubby loves the empanadas de guayaba y queso from here. Not many places make these, most places…read moreonly have the pastelitos.

I've never eaten inside, however I work on the same block and have often gotten lunch from here…read more Decent prices for big portions of tasty stuff, I've yet to complain AND their croquetas are huge. Even their healthy portion meals are pretty large. Food is always well seasoned and prepared well, I'd say I always get my moneys worth here. And it's definitely a more affordable spot in the area.

Longtime since we've been to this location. Arrived at approximately 3:30pm very few customers…read more Plenty of servers, floor littered with garbage, the very least they could do is go around sweeping up loose garbage. If it looks bad, it is bad! The waitress was very polite and courteous, but it didn't make up for the "rock hard" tostones! I had the yellow rice with pork chunks and fried plantains that did not look fresh at all. Sent the tostones back for softer ones, but received hot and still hard ones. My wife did have a good split pea soup that was satisfactory. Ambiance was typical Miami Cuban vibe. Hate to say this, but too many other better places to go in Miami. Loyal customers will continue to come here, but we won't.

I wanted to pick up some food in Miami and I did not regret stopping by this place. Your…read moredelicious empanadas and guava cakes flew all the way all over United States and ended up in Los Angeles. We enjoyed them tremendously. The cilantro aïoli was great with empanadas. Guava cakes were wonderful but a little bit too dry for me and we're lacking enough guava. All in all if I'm staying at the hotel by the airport again anytime soon, I will definitely stop by this place. Service was lovely and the place looks very clean. Beef empanadas are a must.

Food was great for a grab and go…read more Had the smash burger while catching a flight. Hit the spot.

The best Nica food. Big portions, great for delivery and take out. Gallo pinto is great, carne…read moreasada and pollo asada both excellent. The slaw and hot sauce. All good

Sometimes the best food discoveries happen when you're hungry and someone recommends a place you've…read morenever tried before! This past Thursday, I decided to visit my new 10-month-old grandson after work since I was already in the area near the airport. It was great spending some time with him, but after an unexpected visit that ran until around 8 p.m., I was absolutely starving! I asked my daughter to recommend somewhere nearby to grab a bite, and she suggested Fritanga Caña Brava, a Nicaraguan restaurant near SW 8th Street and 29th Avenue. So off I went! When I arrived, the parking lot was packed, which I took as a good sign. Inside, the place didn't look like much, but it appeared clean and had a few tables for those who wanted to eat there. Most of the action was at the counter, where a long line of customers ordered their food from behind a glass display. Fortunately, the line moved pretty quickly, and I could tell that takeout was a big part of their business. I ordered the churrasco steak, gallo pinto (Nicaraguan rice and beans), fried cheese, sweet plantains, and Nicaraguan sausage. Let me tell you, I was so hungry that I practically rushed to the table and devoured my meal in record time! Overall, the food was pretty good. The prices were reasonable, and I enjoyed the combination of traditional Nicaraguan flavors. The restaurant also seemed well staffed, with plenty of friendly employees working together to handle the large number of customers coming through the door. A Little Background Fritanga Caña Brava appears to have been serving the Miami community since around 2006-2008, putting its history at approximately 18-20 years. That's a respectable run in Miami's competitive restaurant scene! Public records identify Eugenio A. Acevedo Sr. as president of the current business corporation, although I couldn't confirm the original founder or uncover a verified story about how the restaurant got started. Interestingly, the location has some history of its own. According to local food writer Burger Beast, the property once housed La Hacienda Restaurant, which opened in 1946. The old roadside sign remains a reminder of the location's past. My Final Take Would I have discovered this place on my own? Honestly, probably not. If my daughter hadn't recommended it, I might have driven right past it without giving it a second thought. But I'm glad I stopped in! The food was good, the prices were fair, the staff was friendly, and the service moved along efficiently despite the crowd. The dining area wasn't particularly impressive, and while I enjoyed my meal, nothing stood out enough to make me want to give it four or five stars based on this visit alone. Still, if you're looking for casual, reasonably priced Nicaraguan comfort food in Miami, Fritanga Caña Brava is worth considering. Three stars from me for a satisfying meal, friendly service, and a good recommendation from my daughter!

Francesco is a partner in Miami Spice, and I appreciate the delicious food at an affordable price…read more The service at dinner was exceptional. After a long work week I went for an early dinner. I sampled the octopus appetizer and asked for it to go. The waiter was concerned about if I liked the dish or preferred another dish. He was attentive caring and genuinely interested in my dining experience. I was simply tired after a long week. The steak was tender juicy and delicious. I enjoyed the leftover steak on a salad the next day. The ambiance is upscale, quiet and suitable for conversation. I highly recommend Francesco Restaurant. The food and flavors were a mixture of Peruvian spices with Italian classics.

UPDATE: 10/16/26 I just come back to this beautiful…read moreestablishment again and again. ! LUISANDRY you add class to this amazing restaurant! The food and atmosphere here are phenomenal but the passion you have to make this restaurant a success is amazing. Your service and hospitality are truly outstanding and the drinks you make are top notch quality! We love this place but we come to experience high quality service, food and drinks. Love it here.

Best airport food option! We ate in and had the ropa vieja and Cuban sandwich (don't forget to ask…read morefor mojo on the side). Big portions and the side of sweet plantains was delicious. It is the airport so the whole meal was a bit expensive but compared to other airport meals we've had it's totally worth it.

The only thing I get every time I pass this location, is the croquetta de jamon. It's fire every…read moresingle time. Really hits the spot and I consider it my first welcome home taste. I can't say how anything else is, but the croquettas really hit the spot after a flight

I want to start by saying I used to come here for lunch often, 20 years ago, when I worked on Blue…read moreLagoon. The food was always delicious! We had plans to get-together to meet my son's girlfriends' family who live in Estero. Since my son and his girlfriend live in Coral Gables, I suggested La Patagonia. Everybody loved it! I had the seafood pasta and a couple of glasses of Chardonnay. Everyone else had Malbec and ordered bottles, that were quite reasonably priced and they said it was really good. My son and his girlfriend shared the parrillada for 2, my daughter their famius steak milanesa. It is so large, i could split it into 4 meals. My son-in-law ordered the tiras de asado. He is a huge steak connoisseur. He was amazed at how delicious. Her mom and sister had assorted meat and saysage with a salad. The desserts were decadent and we finished it iff with Espresso. Being a Thursday night, they weren't that busy. The restaurant feels so cozy. Amanda, our server was great! She was so attentive -and patient. The food came out quick, warm and at the same time. Kudos! I highly recommend!!

Nice casual, relatively inexpensive place to get a steak for an easy night out. Everything was…read morepretty good and comfortable.

I was excited to try this place; it was my birthday dinner date with my husband. We rarely get out…read morealone. Unfortunately, the music was so loud (4 pm-ish on a Sunday) it was extremely difficult to compete against. People were shouting over the music. It wasn't as "warm and inviting" as I expected. It was so loud, I had to leave. I was looking for a place where we could dine and where (normal volume) conversation could take place. Sadly that was my first impression. I ordered a quisqueya roll and tried to cancel before leaving but was told it was too late to cancel. So I bought it "to go" while we found a different place to eat. I'm normally not a complainer. In fact, I usually give excellent reviews! I tried to avoid the negative review and originally messaged them privately via IG. No manager approached us; no one seemed to care.

La Tierra Restaurant - Miami, FL…read more La Tierra never disappoints! The atmosphere was amazing -- great music, an even better DJ, and food that hits every time. The vibe is perfect for a night out with friends or just to enjoy good food and good energy. I also want to give a big shout-out to the staff. I accidentally left my wallet there the night before, right after Thanksgiving, and they kept it safe for me until the next day. Truly honest and attentive people. That alone shows the kind of service they provide.