Spent Mother's Day at La Vasca Deli in Miami with the family, and honestly, it felt like being transported straight to Spain. First things first: if you want their Spanish tortilla with chorizo, you have to order it ahead of time. Same-day they usually only have the regular tortilla available, so plan ahead -- and trust me, it's worth it. Thick, soft, perfectly layered potatoes and egg with that extra smoky chorizo flavor that takes it to another level. A true comfort dish done right. Their tortilla is one of their staples for a reason. We also ordered a variety of croquetas: jamón serrano, queso manchego, camarones, and bacalao. Honestly, all of them were good (and I mean all), but the bacalao croquetas? Wow. Next level. Super creamy inside, crispy outside, packed with flavor -- easily my favorite of the table. And because it was Mother's Day, dessert was mandatory. Everyone ordered something different: flan with almond ice cream, crema catalana, Basque-style cheesecake, and I went for the Tarta San Marcos. I'm not Spanish, so it was my first time trying it, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's made with layers of sponge cake, cream, chocolate truffle -- but somehow it doesn't feel too heavy. It paired perfectly with a cafecito and was the ideal ending to the meal. The place is small, cozy, and very authentic. I hadn't been in a while, and you can tell they've organized the space better -- the wine boxes and market area feel cleaner and more intentional, and there's a little more room to breathe. Service was super nice and welcoming. Overall, La Vasca is one of those hidden gems where the food feels as authentic as it gets. If you're craving real Spanish food in Miami, this place absolutely delivers. read more

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Hi everyone and I hope you are all doing well. Well we went out with some friends of ours last night to a Spanish restaurant near the Little Havana district of Miami called La Vasca Deli. We had never heard of it until our friends mentioned it as they said they really enjoyed it and were good friends with the owner. Now this restaurant is located in a very unassuming strip mall on SW 8 Street but do not let the location fool you as this restaurant is the real deal. It has deli section with lots of Spanish cheeses and other items; also, has a wonderful selection of Spanish wines. Hard to miss as there are bottles everywhere. The vibe was that of small European type cafe in Spain and Portugal and was very warm and cozy. The owners are especially nice and provided us with some complimentary bread and some home made crab and salmon spreads with Aoli that were awesome. The restaurant is small so reservations are definitely in order if you are thinking on checking them out and I really recommend that you do. What the owners are saving in operational overhead makes it's way to the quality of their food. We all decided to go Tapas style so we could try a little of the more popular dishes and I have to say it was the right approach. No need to worry on portion sizes either as they are excellent and perfect for sharing. From the home made ham and cod croquettes to the traditional lacón con papas, Spanish seafood medley "Mal de Vida" it was all fresh, made to order and delicious. We really had a wonderful time, eating and reminiscing which is what it's all about right? Parking can be a bit of a problem so if you can't find a spot in the strip mall itself, their is public street parking available and you can drive around back to the residential neighborhood and park anywhere you do not see a "No Parking" sign. Make sure you comply or your car will get towed. Overall, we had a wonderful time and we will be going back again and often! This cozy little gem is as good if not better than many of the upscale Spanish restaurants in Miami and for way less money. So if you find yourself in the Little Havana area or are willing to take a drive to taste some awesome Spanish food feel free to check them out. I am positive you will not be disappointed. Wishing you all a wonderful dining experience and bon appétit m'es amis! read more

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I came solely for the Cheese Cake, ordered to go, during lunch rush hour, and the location was pretty busy Available parking on the back of the store Entering thru the deli and makes harder to place the order to go. Waiting time was about over 10 mins Cake was nicely packed and 5 stars for this review goes to the flavor of this Vasque Cheese Cake is really amazing, creamy, burnt to perfection and the caramel drizzle on top makes it delectable I forgive the long waiting time on the cramped entrance and i wil definitively come back for another piece of heaven This store is located one block south of the popular versailles restaurant. Now, I am due to come back and try the tapas and other food items i saw on the menu. read more

La Vasca Deli - Tara de queso porción $8.50 - Delis Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is a hidden culinary jewel ! Our friends invited us and ordered the cochinillo in advance- omg ! Amazing. We had croquetas , camarones al ajillo & garbanzos fritos as appetizers- a great . The octopus looked amazing as well . The place holds about 50 people , which makes it super quaint and cozy . Highly recommended this place , just sad my father didn't get to try this place, since he loved Spanish food . read more

La Vasca Deli - Cochinillo - Delis Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is the place that has no ambiance, things move slowly but the food is genuinely Spanish and top quality. With only 10 tables, Matias, the owner, literally runs the show. La Vasca, is Miami's top Spanish food. read more

I was there To night it a very nice good small place. But the food w great and prices are excellent. The best food from Spain in Miami. The service is good . Make reservations cause it is very small restaurant. I loved it . I am going back again and again . read more

Good was delicious. We had the Fabada, ham and croquettes, fried garbanzos, frituras de bacalao, jarrete of lamb with potatoes and a crema de Catalan. All delicious. The house wine was also great. This is a place to come with time to enjoy the food and who you are with. We definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

La Vasca Deli - Delis Near Me - Miami, Florida

Fuimos in grupo de 10 personas para el cumple de mi Madre. Todo aperitivos muy excelente y un cochinillos para los Reyes. Muy, muy delicioso. Toda variedad de vino y el servcio miy bueno. Un poco chico el restaurant, aun si vale ir. Le doy 110 puntos. Atentamente, Conrado Yero read more

If you are looking for an evening that transports your palate straight to the cobblestone streets of San Sebastián or Bilbao, look no further than La Vasca Deli. This isn't just a meal; it's an exhilarating, soulful journey through Basque cuisine, and it's easily one of the most incredible dining experiences I've had. The service, the food, the ambiance.. Amazing!!! read more

This gem in Calle Ocho was completely unexpected. A stop to peek into the deli and wines was followed by a return visit to enjoy the restaurant. And oh! what a find. We ordered the gammas al ajillo, habitats baby con jamon serrano and the poncho de tortilla. Our delicious Albariño was chilled perfectly. Everything we ate was superb and a great value for the money! We may return to Miami just to revisit this hidden gem! read more

Authentic Spanish with huge selection of wine. Small and perfect it feels like your home in Spain. Fast and friendly service and vibe. Also has market on the side. read more

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La Vasca deli was very good. It is important to note that La Vasca is under new ownership as most reviews I read prior to coming here were about how rude the previous owner was. Well, I'm glad to report that this is no longer the case and that the new owners are extremely nice and pleasant. The food itself was also surprisingly good. Fresh ham, chorizo, really good manchego cheese, etc... all was very fresh and very good quality of products. To accompany our meal was very good bread and wine... important players in Spanish cuisine. The selection of wines is very good. Definitely a little bit for everyone's taste and budget. I'll be looking forward to coming back here soon and trying different things. A gem in an unexpected shopping center. My best wishes to the new owners. read more

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The best spanish food in Miami. I tried the bacalao, the octopus and everything was delicious. The owner Matias really takes care of his customers VIVa Espana read more

La Vasca Deli - The best pork spanish style in Miami. The owner really takes care of his clients. I really recommend this place - Delis Near Me - Miami, Florida

¡Absolutamente fenomenal! La Vasca Deli en Miami es una joya escondida que te transporta directamente al corazón de España. La comida es simplemente espectacular, pero lo que realmente eleva la experiencia es la cálida hospitalidad y el increíble talento de Matías. Sus caldos son una obra maestra: ricos, llenos de sabor y preparados con el equilibrio perfecto entre tradición y creatividad. Matías no es solo un chef; es un artista que claramente pone su corazón en cada plato. Desde el momento en que entras, la atmósfera acogedora y los auténticos sabores españoles te hacen sentir como en casa. El menú tiene una variedad impresionante, pero los caldos son imprescindibles. Si buscas un lugar que ofrezca no solo comida increíble, sino también una experiencia inolvidable, La Vasca Deli es el indicado. Mil gracias a Matías y a todo el equipo por crear un espacio donde cada visita se siente especial. ¡No puedo esperar para volver y disfrutar otra vez! ¡Cinco estrellas sin duda! read more

This place is extremely small and our party of 4 was a bit uncomfortable. The food was just ok and did not taste like authentic Spanish food. They don't have a wine list so we had to ask our server for suggestions and prices. The menu does not include full entrees or prices. Will definitely not be going back. read more

Hidden gem , authentic Spanish restaurant , EXELENT quality food , great selection of wine , 2 servers , ambiance is quiet and usually is the usual clientele , will return for sure. read more

Very good very authentic Spanish food and the wine selection is out of this hemisphere!!!!

I'm a big fan of Spanish food and have tried a lot!!! Absolutely love this place! mom and son owned, they serve, cook, manage. The family style restaurant with only two big picnic tables that is so easy to find in europe and very difficult to find in Miami. Their paella is one of the best I've eaten in the city (only Saturdays thought) they have a small wine cava with great prices and a fine selection. There is a mini market too, so get ready to spend some dollars. Impossible to leave without buying something, their canned seafood is great, ink calamari, olive oil octopus, sardines. Olé 10 puntos! read more

La Vasca Deli - Paella - Delis Near Me - Miami, Florida

Was referred by Kevin (el Español from La Diosa Taqueria across the street). What a great find for Ibérico, pan Gallego and other Spanish delicacies. Gracias Doña Lydia (La Vasca de Bilbao) and Matias. A very Spanish experience. read more

Small and quaint but makes up in food and service. Great wine selection and everything is reasonably priced considering the high quality you are getting. Ordered the Cochinillo in advance and it was cooked to perfection , carved and plated at table!!! read more

Excellent place for tapas and wine. Don't miss out on the bocadillo they are to die for. Very chill atmosphere my wife and I love to come here for a casual lunch or a quick outing. read more

Love this place! The food is soooo good. Love to try different things everytime we go. Authentic Spanish food

La Vasca Deli is an authentic Spanish place. Spanish from Spain, not this craziness about confusing Spanish with every other Latin, Central or South American cultures. La vasca (the Basque lady) is not the friendliest person but her food is exquisite. read more

I guess that the food can be authentic Spanish but I did not have time to see because the owner / woman was extremely rude with us and we left. read more

este restaurant es excelente tanto la comida como el trato de su personal me encantan sobre todo las chuletas de cordero y el jamon fermin

The food the service and the wine are great been going there for years. There is a new owner now but everything is the same

Great food and reasonable! The house wine is el very good. I gladly recommend to friends

I so wanted to love this place. My family and I love traveling in Spain, adore its food, and try to recreate those experiences here in Miami. However, this place has the promise of authenticity but none of the hospitality. When the owner (I assume) came by to take our order, we told her it was our first time there and if she had any recommendations. I couldn't believe her extremely rude and brusque response: "I don't recommend anything because then of you don't like it you'll return it" (In Spanish, of course). I initially inferred she's the ill-humored grandmother type who's a little rude at first but turns out to be a sweetheart. Not the case. She was rude from beginning to end. We had ordered a sandwich to share, an appetizer, two glasses of wine, and two orders of garbanzos. When she brought the garbanzos, we noticed they had morcilla, which we don't eat for religious reasons. We nicely explained, but she just huffed and puffed and never looked after us again. We were never even offered a glass of water. When we got the check, she had charged us for two sandwiches, although we had ordered one to share. We had obviously been brought one sandwich (if that was two, then the sandwiches here are the tiniest I have ever seen for $10.70), but she said it was two, and we chose not to argue with her. We paid and left, convinced we will never return. I would never, ever, ever, recommend this place to anyone. There are many other deserving restaurants in Miami to support. read more

I wanted to like the restaurant just because it's a small family own business and it was recommended by a Spaniard that lives in Miami. I didn't get to the experience the food because they were closing earlier than advertised. (The owner mentioned the hours online we're not set by her and they were wrong) I had called earlier during the day with some questions about the menu and told her I was going to pass by to order at 6:00 PM. She failed to tell me they close at 6:00. She did not even apologize. Her son seemed to be nice and was attending the only table I saw at the "deli". This is more like a deli not a restaurant. And YES the lady is rude. She can't be nice because she doesn't know how to. Sad because they have a nice little place that I am sure provides very good food but customers don't feel welcome. read more

What a gem. They actually bake Spanish Baguettes from dough flownn in from Spain. Pan Rustica and Barra Cantabrice. Who does that? And they are delicious. And the food on the small restaurant side is the real deal. So glad I found this place. This is Espana! Not Mexican, Cuban, Colombian or any other related ethnicity. read more

I love this place. Great food, nice service, products from Spain, cozy feeling... It is a small gem... One of those places the locals know and go to... Great family owned restaurant! read more

Great family restaurant. Menu is small but it's great tasting home made Spanish food, good wine selection and great service. Highly recommended. read more

If you want to try the best food from Spain you definetly have to come to La Vasca. The customer service is great! and there is a large selection of imported wines and food products. Highly recommended! read more

Where to begin with how much I LOVE this place. First, the food and items they sell are 100% legit Spanish items. Whenever I get homesick, La Vasca is the first place I think of going. The jamón Serrano is delicious, they have my favorite beer from Spain not to mention the cheeses, the wines and all manner of turón, sweets and beans you name it. The owners are great, warm and friendly. They are a bit pricey but for the quality you get its well worth the money and I drive all the way down from Broward to shop here. I highly recommend La Vasca read more

Excellent service and very helpful. Real spanish products.serano ham out of this world. Great machego sold by the pound