Rude service - received the wrong order and the waitstaff acted like it was my fault. I was looking forward to my meal and left feeling so disappointed in their service. I should've suspected as much, considering I stood at the counter for minutes before anyone even addressed me (even though several people saw me standing there and completely ignored me). read more

Authentic, YUMMY cuban food. I always go for aroz con pollo & the chicken falls right off the bone. The portions are large, be ready for left overs or a nap! There are only a few tables inside, and no out door seating. They also have a walk up counter if you want to skip going inside. This is a required stop when coming to Miami. read more

Pretty dope cubano, it is waaay bigger than I thought it would be. Sooo I would recommend splitting it with someone. Just well crafted and portioned out the way it should be. My one critique was the pulled pork was a little over done. But great value, flavor, and vibe. Would definitely go back. read more

** Confirm your order before you pay ** We were charged 13.50 per plate but the guys behind us who spoke Spanish were only charged 9.50 per plate. I thought it was shady of them to do. My buddy ordered a Cuban and asked if guac was extra, they said no but still charged him for it anyways. I think the real issue is lack of communication. On a positive note, the food was delicious and if I ever come back I'll make sure to order carefully and confirm my order with them before paying. read more

Best ice coffee I've ever had. And strong. This place is the real deal. The beef empanada was super fresh too.

A good find nestled in Miami Beach. This place had a local feel to it but being a tourist, they were welcoming. The Cuban sandwich was well made with the right amount of mustard and pickles. The cheese was gooey, meat tender, and the bread had a fresh crunch. I got the cortadito coffee which was excellent. It was sweet, strong, and very flavorful. My wife got the sugarcane juice and it was also delicious. We have had sugarcane juice elsewhere but always from Asian places and this had a different flavor but in a good way. The only problem that we had was that there is no menu posted except by one of the registers. Even then, it's not widely available, you have to kinda search for it. Also, there are multiple lines and seemed a little disorganized. read more

Las Olas Cafe - Cortadito - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Very authentic Cuban dishes deliciously prepared. Cafe is clean and service is good. Healthy servings . read more

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This place is a Cuban cafe to its roots. It's somewhat tough to place an order and speaking Spanish would help a ton. If your looking for the bare bones classic preparation of a Cubano or media noche then look no further. Tasty Cuban soups, sides, coffee are also available. I tend to find that classic Cubanos are a bit too salty for my tastes and would prefer a bit more balanced flavor with more mustard or pickles. Anyways I use this place as a bench mark to rate all other Cuban sandwiches. Atmosphere: 3/5 Food/drink: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Overall 4/5 read more

Looking for cheap and yummy eats in Miami Beach? Look no further. Okay, maybe this is not the best Cuban food in Miami but you can't find anything better for that price anywhere in the area. Their Cubanos are really good (better than at some nicer restaurants in Little Havana), and hot buffet stuff is also decent. I usually get two-three meals out of their "especiale"(?) combo. read more

What a horrible place. Went to get a coffee and it was $4.91 for a large. I was paying with a debit cards and the rude girl working said "$5 min". I only had a $100 bill and she said "no change" even though I say a pile of $20 bills. She said "get food with the coffee" but I didn't want food. I said "ring it up for $5" and she still refuses. Walked over from the Anglers Hotel because they recommended this place. I spoke to the manager about what happened and they were shocked as they send guest there all the time. I was really feeling the Miami vibe until that happened. It really shows you the kind of GREED this world has become. read more

This place always comes through with excellence. The ribs, the pork, the Cuban. All delicious. And don't forget the green "hot sauce".

Love their coffee! Came here for the cortaditos. It's the best one I've had ever. If you want to try a real cortado, this is the spot. I've been to Miami a couple of times and every time I visit I make sure I come here. Wish I could have one of these back in NYC. Their coffee is delicious. The ambiance is super casual. Simple, old school coffee shop. Very inexpensive spot and good food. Will definitely come here again. I highly recommend giving this spot a try. read more

Las Olas Cafe - Cortadito in the making - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food was okay for sure, but not worth the price. I got an oxtail (rabo de toro) platter with congri and veggies on the side, and 4 croquetas. That order came to $20 ($15 for the oxtail and $5 for the croquetas), which is completely insane by the standards of most Cuban food I've eaten in Miami. The oxtail was good, the croquetas were okay, but you're paying South Beach prices for sure. Yikes! It's close to my friends' place, but for the price I could just grab a Lyft to Miami and eat at a place downtown. Let me just put it this way. It was around noon when I went, and one of those catering trucks drove by to serve some construction workers for a new condo across the street... and I wish I'd hit up the truck instead. read more

Atmosphere: 2; Service: 3; Food: 3 1/2. Atmosphere is basic snack table style and service unorganized so paying is slow. Food selection is not bad and the chicken and roast pork entrees were good. I wouldn't return here unless I was in the area and want expensive food. read more

I stayed at an Airbnb about 2 blocks from this place. I unfortunately didn't check this place out until my last day there. I wish I had more time to try more food. Alas, I had coffee and empanadas... and both were to die for. I'd go back in a heartbeat for more empanadas. Quick Note: it's cash only! read more

Delicious! This small, authentically Cuban place is inexpensive, has great sized portions and the food is delicious! We went right between breakfast and lunch. The café con leche y azúcar was some of the best coffee I have ever had. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a small, non-touristy, culturally authentic Cuban eating experience in South Beach. Go here! read more

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Delicious guava pastry and the best fresh squeezed orange juice! Will be back tomorrow!

The Cuban was delicious! I bought a second one on the way to the airport to have on the plane home!!

Very authentic! Price is reasonable. We got the Cuban ice coffee, oh my... it's so strong and one of the best coffee we have ever had. Unfortunately, they didn't have the Cuban sandwich during our visit. read more

Great Cubano sandwich and coffee. Friendly service. Very loud so don't try to have a conversation. Many selections on menu. Anthony Bourdain and Zagats voted this Cuban sandwich as the best in Miami. It didn't disappoint! read more

Las Olas Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Love this place! Been coming here for since day one that they open 10+ years ago!! The only thing I want to say is that nowadays they seemed rushed due to the amount of people that come here daily and I can see how their service is getting sloppy.. I've had café con leche and it just doesn't taste the same, breakfast at times the eggs are runny, etc.. but I keep coming back :/ read more

We were on the hunt for the best Cuban. We are no experts, but this was definitely our favorite. The portions of meat were perfect. I love the long skinny bread.The bread had the perfect amount of crunch. We shared a whole sandwhich. The coffee is VERY sweet, but I enjoyed it, as a treat. read more

It was a little disappointing, not a lot of seasoning in the food. Even pork sandwich was bland. Portions are big, just not delicioso.

Looking for a local Cuban place and Yelp steered us in the direction of this cafe. Was not disappointed! From the hustle bustle behind the counter to the delicious food, we enjoyed it all! Ordered the picadillo with moros rice and plantains and a cubano sandwich. The picadillo was flavorful and was minced super small. The rice was a nice accompaniment and the plantains were crispy on the outside soft on the inside. The best was the cubano sandwich. Soft french baguette filled with various meats, cheese, and mayo and grilled to perfection. I could happily eat one every day. Very affordable for the food you get. I highly recommend this place when visiting Miami. read more

A must visit if you're in the South Beach area. What started out as a cafe that was frequented by the locals is now a popular tourist destination. It's hard to find another spot that serves authentic Cuban food at very affordable prices. There's a wide selection available, from freshly made Cuban sandwiches to lechón and empanadas. Everything tastes good, you cannot go wrong with a single menu item. Personally, I absolutely have to have a Cubano along with freshly squeezed orange juice. Then I'll get some empanadas and plantains to go. Cash only! read more

Yummmmm. This is a really laid back spot on South Beach. There are three small tables inside, and about the same number outside. But the food is so good! This is a cafeteria line setup, with no posted menu. I figured it out pretty quickly--pick you meat, rice, and side. I tried the lechon (pork), the black beans mixed with rice (looked kind of like gallo pinto), and yuca. The lechon was tender and flavorful. The rice was good and plain, and the yuca went well with the lechon. Portions were huge, and was very filling. The cafe con leche was nice and strong. It's less sweet than I make it but I liked it more actually... I'd suggest coming for a casual lunch or dinner after a beach day, or getting food to go to enjoy on the beach while watching cruise ships leave. read more

Will always be stopping place when we stay in Miami! Love their Cuban sandwiches and hot lunch plates

Las Olas was so tasteful and authentic. I ordered a Cuban sandwich with a croqueta (jamon) inside. Also got 2 empanadas (pulled pork and chicken). Plus orange juice and passion fruit juice Bomb! read more

Favorite Cuban Spot in South beach. They always take pride in their food. Highly recommended!

This.place.is.good! The coffees are strong and extra sweet with milk (which I love). Very sad though- I've gone two days straight and I keep missing out on the arepas (they are sold out by the time we arrive!) The empanadas are very solid (especially as the second choice to arepas), particularly enjoy the chicken. Where there is a will there is a way, so I plan to keep coming back to try out these arepas! Definitely worth checking this place out for the food and the price! read more

Dear Dave G. where do I get a Cuban Sandwich in Miami? Signed - Gringo Foodie Tourist. Dear Gringo Foodie Tourist, Las Olas Cafe is the answer. Of course it's not the only great Cuban Sandwich, but many consider it to be the best and I for sure can't argue. Don't let the word Cafe get you confused with umbrella covered tables in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a true hole in the wall, quickly order at the counter, and preferably in Spanish. Although it's only a few blocks from the beach, don't expect this place to slow down for tourists and explain everything to them. There's no menu, just go up to the counter and tell them what you want. There are some hot dishes such as Pollo and Lechon Asado, black beans and rice, picadillo, etc.... The usual cuban staples. But we were here for their famous Cuban Sandwich. So we got one of those, a steak sandwich with the works, 3 of their empanadas, some plantains, and some amazing cuban coffee. Much Spanish is spoken here, so you may feel a little out of place, but a nice lady who understood my english well enough handled my order and kept referring to me as Guapo. I'll take it as complement as she did it with a friendly smile on her face to try to make me feel welcome. The first thing I noticed was how they sliced the cuban, in half like you would expect but then each half was sliced lengthwise. Makes it very easy to share that way and gives you a nice cut away view of the ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/las-olas-cafe-miami-beach?select=GJz9W-vpJdM2p6YsNhD8Fg#NDbCJePjk988OK_gndV4GA The bread was perfectly pressed so it was crisp on the outside and the cheese was perfectly melted. Also of notice was the mustard next to the pickles. The two flavors mesh well together and become one. It is a great Cuban Sandwich. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/las-olas-cafe-miami-beach?select=GJz9W-vpJdM2p6YsNhD8Fg#K7EC2bhTuPXw4mxh9XEFvw The Steak Sandwich was also pressed nicely on the cuban bread. The steak is pounded flat, well seasoned and fried up in a pan along with some onions. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and crispy shoestring potato chips. They have some condiments available, so I added some mayo being the gringo that I am. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/las-olas-cafe-miami-beach?select=GJz9W-vpJdM2p6YsNhD8Fg#pkWMqm1UyoWyYwEvFgbLpw The empanadas were also good. We tried the beef, the spinach and cheese, and ham and cheese. The pastry was nice and flakey with savory fillings, I'm not sure which I liked best, perhaps the ham and cheese. Do not leave here without getting the Cafe Cubano. This is rocket fuel that you drink out of little thimble cups for your own protection. I promise you will start moving faster and the rest of the world seems slower after doing a couple of these shots. It's like legal cocaine..."What do you want to do, I don't know we gotta do something, let's paint a house, or maybe build a car, ok we should do that." It's served black but highly sweetened as the sugar is added at the same time the coffee is pressed. They give you about 5 or 6 shots worth in a styrofoam cup, it's meant for sharing which is why they give you the thimble cups to pour. When I used to perform with my jazz group on South Beach years ago, we'd always find some cafe cubano to shoot up with on break. Everyone in the band had to do it, that way on the next set if we were rushing the tempo, at least we were doing it all together. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/las-olas-cafe-miami-beach?select=GJz9W-vpJdM2p6YsNhD8Fg#29Q_3MjDKpJiSl9R1fnvsg read more

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LOVE Las Olas... I do, locals do, tourists do... This is ALWAYS my first stop whenever I'm in town. Cheap AMAZING eats. +Menu- What menu? Don't let the lack of menu stop you. Talk to anyone, look at pics, just point, order EVERYTHING. Don't be shy. ;o) What I love: -Cuban Sandwich -Steak Sandwich -Fresh Juices (Tangerine, Grapefruit, Orange, Sugar Cane) -Cafe con Leche... I dream of Cuban coffee -Breakfast. Yep, they serve breakfast. A typical breakfast is eggs, fries, with bread. They serve other options. If you don't care of something just tell them. -Empanadas :::MY FAVORITE PLACE::: (Chicken, Beef, Spinach, Ham and Cheese) -Sweets-- TRY them (Alfajores, Tres Leches, Flan, pastels de frutas) -The Buffet-- It's $7 for a protein, two sides, check out the Yelp pics. It's a LOT of food. The fact that this place is ALWAYS packed speaks for itself. If I were a local, this would be my version of a kitchen. Cash ONLY. Do worries, they have an ATM. read more

I'm sure there are plenty of people who can tell you why drinking a cafe con leche is some metabolic sin. It's caffeine, dairy, and sugar a trinity of dietary evil if there ever was one. Unfortunately, it's also been a staple in my life from the moment I could talk. Yes, I'm sorry, the reality is that my ears were pierced when I was a baby and I was introduced to caffeine as a child. Blame it on being Latin. Today, there are moments when only un cafe con leche clarito y bien dulce can fulfill a craving so bad that I start to understand the thirst usually reserved for vampires, werewolves, and pregnant women. Yesterday, when I felt the inklings of coffee lust I asked a friend where to go in the SoFi area. She suggested Las Olas and I'd already pulled it up on my Yelp app, 2-0, so it was settled. I smiled the moment I spotted the walk-up window. I stepped inside and Las Olas seemed lifted from the other side of the causeway. Their cafe con leche is familiar, comforting, sweet salvation, made-to-order perfection. So, where is the fifth star? -Sorry, I didn't like the Styrofoam Also, keep in mind their coffee is nuclear core melting temps hot. Be careful or spend the rest of the day with that burnt tongue sensation that usually indicates that yep, you burned your tongue. Keep in mind most crave-worthy treats involve an element of danger ;-) read more

Las Olas is one of those places that gets four stars for authenticity and deliciousness, not ambiance or service. I usually go for a cuban sandwich or media noche. Pan con bistec is great as well. For those looking for a full meal, they also serve Cuban staples such as rice and beans, vaca frita, and picadillo, cafeteria style. Don't forget your fresh squeezed OJ and cafe con leche! What really makes Las Olas stand out is the price. It is so cheap! Don't be fooled by David's or Puerto Sagua. This is the real deal. Don't expect to make a late-night jaunt here, though. They close early in the evening but do a lot of business early in the morning. Bottom Line: Best Cuban food on the beach. read more

It's always tough to trust Yelp reviews in different cities. Every city has their own rules and thoughts as to what contributes to an awesome 5 star review, and that's why I have to do extensive research when scoping out my restaurants for my eating adventures. I mean, how often is it when you hear of a dirt cheap sandwich and when you get there you noticed the prices doubled due to the popularity and the fact that the review you did read was from a few years ago? I have to admit, my fellow Yelpers did not let me down here! This place is one of those gems that not only consist of tasty food but the prices are amazingly appealing! $5.50 for a Cubano sandwich (hello, it's 2015 people!!)?! You've got to me kidding me!! Prices have not inflated here and the sandwich quality did not skimp! Thick cuts of ham and swiss along with chunks of pork, topped with just a few tangy pickles and a light spread of mustard, grilled to perfection! It's light enough to share and still won't make you feel overly weighed down, but it will still feel like you ate a meal, not just bird food! And remember, $5.50... out of this world! Get the beef empanadas! Got a few to snack on and it sure hit the spot! Light and airy crust without that greasy oily feeling. Beef was tender and seasoned just perfectly! About $2 and a quarter each if my memory stands correct. One thing I regret is not getting is the fresh sugar cane juice! It looked amazing but was so distracted with the sandwiches! Place is always swamping with local five-o's; typically a great sign of tasty food is what I've come to find.. Because cops love to eat, too! Expect a delay in service and no English, but be patient and you will fall in love!! Until next time!! read more

The best food in Miami my brother used to take us there all the time best coffee and empanada s in the world when I hit Florida it's always my first stop it's a land mark !!!!! Latino heaven!!!!!!Steve and Paula favorite place !!!!! read more

This place is extremely clean!!! It was the first thing I noticed. I went in for a coffee, but the food looked so delicious I also ended up with a good sized empanada. It was the perfect refreshment after a scooter-ride around the beach. You can go in and order, or there is also a walk up window around the corner. It was very cozy inside, so I stood outside and had my snacks. Great little spot for Cuban coffee and authentic Cuban food, you should definitely bookmark this spot. read more

the young blond lady that works there she has very bad attitude or rude person! I ordered food to go and tipped her but I can't understand why she gave me a bad attitude for no reason! I was waiting for my food to get ready and then she throw my food on the table without even calling me and I had to ask her if this is my food and she gave me an angry look without even saying nothing, just moving her head like yeah it's your food! very bad costumer service and rude! read more

This is about as authentic Cuban as it gets short of going to Little Havana (or to Cuba). Here's my checklist of Cuban things: - Cortadito? Check - Colada? Fo' sho'! - Cafe con Leche? You kidding me? Of course - Cuban sandwiches? Hell yeah! - Pork w/ rice and beans? Of course! - Empanadas? Seguro - Flan? Check - Dulce de Leche? You know it. - Cash only? Si señor. There's an ATM in the back. Now here's some stuff you may not even know is a thing, and only a local can tell you about: - Big ol' breakfast for like $6? Yes, come early and get your most important meal of the day on. With a huge piece of buttered and pressed cuban bread! Home fries while they last! - Fresh squeezed Sugar Cane juice - yep, right in front of your eyes. Try it, you'll thank me later. - Fresh squeezed OJ - it is Florida, afterall - Brown rice for lunch while it lasts, usually till 2:30-3:00 PM! Yep, you can now make that lechon asado healthier! - Tamales! Yay! Try them! - Croquetas - Latin American sodas - everything from Jarritos, to Inca Kola, Jupiña and Materva. There's Coke Zero/etc., but plz, don't be that guy/gal. I could go on but what's the point. If you know what I'm talking about, there's no reason for me to go on, and if you don't, this is more than enough to get you started. You'll need multiple visits to explore all this. Which is totally worth it. Not everybody speaks great English, and it's a good time to learn a little bit of Spanish. I've been called "mi amor", "guapo", "guerro", and even "el Inglés" once lol It's all good! I won't give away all my secrets, but here's one I'm willing to share: if you come just for coffee (and please, PLEASE don't ask for "coffee", look at the first 3 items on my list above!), order at the counter off the street around the corner. Like the locals do! Bienvenidos a Miami! read more

I grabbed a Cuban sandwich and a fried fish sandwich from here. Cuban was pretty good, though a bit small for the price. Fish sandwich was literally twice as big and pretty tasty. I wouldn't say it was the best Cuban I've ever had, but it was pretty decent. read more