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    La Niña Restaurant

    4.5 (493 reviews)
    ModerateCuban
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chris B.

    Great Cuban Food Stop on the Way from Key West! We checked out of our hotel in Key West by 11 AM and skipped breakfast, so we were hungry by the time we reached Marathon. We decided to try La Niña Restaurant--a small, unassuming spot that clearly draws a crowd. At first, we couldn't even find parking because the place was packed (always a good sign!). We ordered at the window: the Pan con Bistec, tostones, and a side of rice and beans. The service was super friendly, and our food arrived in less than 10 minutes--perfect for a quick but satisfying meal. We ate at a picnic table outside, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned for the price. The sandwich was especially delicious, with tender, well-seasoned meat. Definitely worth the stop if you're passing through Marathon!

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    Katrina P.

    Authentic Cuban food, and that's coming from a Cuban girl. I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked.

    There used to be a Cuban sandwich here but I just couldn't wait.
    Megan G.

    Okay so why haven't you been to LA Nina yet? Every year I stop here and they are constantly the best Cuban sandwich in S. Florida year after year. They also serve up a fine cup of coffee and full plates of hot deliciousness for a fair price. If you eat at only one place on Maratjon Key make it LA Nina.

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    Daniel B.

    I'm still thinking about La Nina's Pan con Lechon. Damn that was good. But before I go into the details, I want to give a quick public service announcement. Attention Tourists! So you've heard about Cuban coffee and want to try some? Or maybe you just need a quick pick me up, pull into a Cuban cafeteria, and want a coffee for the road. You want to order a cafecito (like an itsy bitsy sweet espresso shot), a cortadito (a very small cup with a sweet espresso shot with a bit of steamed milk), or a small cafe con leche (a regular sized cup with sweet espresso and steamed milk). If you ask for a "cuban coffee" you may be asked large or small. God help you if you say "large" because you'll be given something called a colada. Now, that large colada will not look terrifying to the cuban coffee neophyte. I know this because I witnessed a couple order two coladas, walk them to their car, and start sipping on their cups like they might some regular American or French or Italian coffee. This is not that. A colada is intended to be split with lots of people. I used to get one to share with my entire office. It may taste good going down, but those caffeine shakes are no joke. Moving on, the pan con lechon (roast pork sandwich) was amazing! The tender meat was very well seasoned with a delicious mojo, and plenty of seasoned slivered onions, as it should be. Really the thing was so monstrous, I should have shared it with another hungry adult. But I ate the whole thing. Everything at La Nina is large. Plates can easily be shared by two, maybe even three or four folks. Flan is clearly homemade. A little dense for my tastes, but I'm a flan snob. I'm also a lechon snob, so believe me when I tell you that pork was magnificent! I was less a fan of the guava con queso pastry and I've had better ham croquettes. All five stars are on the strength of their mojo and lechon. Had I more time and greater appetite I would have loved to try the vaca frita, maduros, tostones, and more of the classics. This is my comfort food, and eating it on picnic tables, outside in the shade, filled me with joy. Enjoy joy to overcome the horror of watching tourists drinking their coladas straight from the cup. Yes, you can eat inside, but why would you? Order from the window, sit down, ponder the roving chickens, and live your best Keys life.

    Skirt steak and Ropa vieja with plantains, black beans and rice
    Tami S.

    La Niña never disappoints!! Nothing signals I'm back in the keys like my morning cafe con leche from the walk up window! It is the best on the island and believe me, we have tried them all!!! Their pastries are delightful. We also love going for lunch and dinner! Their Cuban sandwiches are great! The ropa vieja is so flavorful,, and I dare say better than some of the famous Miami restaurants. The skirt steak with chimchurri is delicious! Generous sides of black beans , rice and plantains complete the experience! I always go home with leftovers and the prices are reasonable and service always friendly! Don't miss this gem! We will miss you when we go home!!

    Melissa C.

    Unmatched authentic delicious Cuban food. Take it from me a Cuban girl raised in Miami / Hialeah. They make thier own Cuban bread i almost cried because it was so delicious. We had the masitas de puerco fritas, yucca hervida, frijoles, pan con croqueta, tamales, colada, café con leche. It was ALL BOMB AF. Now i fly back home to Vegas and dream about the next time I'll be able to come here. The service was amazing! Kind and attentive.

    Laura R.

    A Cuban hot spot right in Marathon with tasty dishes and strong coffee. Got the Spanish Omelette which was large and delish. The cafe con leche was great for a low price. The employees behind the counter served customers inside and at the walk up window. They have a big covered tent with tables to eat but way too hot today for that.

    Half of a Cuban and half of midnight
    Tina C.

    Professional and friendly customer service. Food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Give this place a go for sure

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    Christine T.

    Service is great and lots of locals ordering. Expresso was good but my cafe con leche was missing something , and was served lukewarm. The steak and eggs came with pan de matikilya. It's ok nothing special.

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    Pooline N.

    Splid 3.5 stars. We tried the tostones and cuban sandwich. Huge portions, enough for 2 to share one sandwich. Food was good and service as well

    Ye J.

    Authentic Cuban hole in the wall located on Marathon Key. Parking is available on the street. There are some patio seatings out front, but we opted to sit inside. The interior was pretty small and homey, the walls are fully covered with pictures of items on the menu. Service was friendly but pretty minimal. We ordered the Cuban sandwich ($12) and roasted pork ($15). For the 2 sides which came with the roasted pork, we got the rice and bean and sweet plantains. Personally, the Cuban sandwich is the best one we've tried on the keys. The rice and beans were flavorful, and the hot sauce goes great with the pork. For the price point, I was blown away by their portion. Sadly no more room to try the desserts. This place would be a solid 5/5 if not for the 15% tip and 3% credit card transaction fee automatically added to the bill. While I have no objections to the tip, which I find the % quite reasonable, the credit card transaction fee left a somewhat unfavorable impression.

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    The food was delicious and it was a lot where two people can share. I recommend this place.

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    26 days ago

    Excellent Cuban sandwich, black beans and rice, and flan that you shouldn't miss. Prompt, friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    6 months ago

    Great Roast Pork, plantains, Black beans and rice! Cuban sandwiches are great too. So give it a try!

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    4 months ago

    Excellent, fast and efficient service with tasty food. Very authentic and welcoming staff.

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    7 months ago

    Best Cuban I've had so far! One sandwich is huge, too. The bread was delicious. I'd go back in a heartbeat

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    5 months ago

    Coffee and Expresso was out of this world! We will definitely be going back tomorrow morning!

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