Ok...this isn't the "famous" place, nor is it the fanciest....an unassuming, clean, and absolutely authentic Cuban restaurant with all the look, vibe, energy, amazing smells and SMILES! Outstanding food served properly...and breakfast with a complimentary cafe' con leche'! What's not to LOVE?! This is a MUST STOP when in Miami! read more

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I walked over to get some breakfast this morning and you know when you leave with a bitter taste in your mouth? That is exactly what happened. I walked in and the woman at the desk was not kind no welcoming. She gives the impression that she may be the owner or the manager. You would think that someone in that role would have a different demeanor. However, another woman stepped in and welcomed me and sat me and took my order. She was very sweet and kind and made great recommendations and my food came out pretty fast. I got the number one breakfast special. Eggs, potatoes, bacon, toasted Cuban bread with butter and coffee. They also had fresh orange juice that they make fresh for your individual order. Even when I left, I went up to pay and the woman in the front ignored me, which was so crazy, like lady what are you doing? I found my server and asked her if I could pay and she graciously gave me the bill. I wish my server nothing but greatness and I tipped her well however I won't be going back. read more

In a sea of overpriced eateries this is a breath of fresh air. It is a diner with diner vibes , but with some solid eats. So good in fact that we came three times in a row. Breakfast is your old school standard with a cafe con lèche. Note that the only thing that disappointed me was the pancakes, they were dry. The standout was the dinner chicken with peppers. Salty and delicious with some with buttery rice. read more

Latin Cafe - Cafe con lèche - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The croqueta and that Cuban coladita was all i needed for the Brickell run. The service was fast and efficient and the ambiance seemed to be nice from what I saw from the outside . But definitely hit the spot for me that day. read more

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Best beef empanadas on the beach and top five in Dade County, served by the coolest cuties in town. Great food, great prices. Great people. Can't wait to go back. All the Latin Cafes are good, but this is very special to us South Beachers. read more

Every food item is excellent. I love their chicken soup, rice, beans, yucca, their meat and fish dishes, The service is prompt and attentive. Prices are reasonable. One of my favorite restaurants. But the music is load and awful! read more

Stayed in Miami Beach over the weekend and ended up eating here 3 times! Once for breakfast and twice for lunch. The price was good the staff was friendly. I really enjoyed the pepper chicken and pepper beef. It definitely has a diner feel. It seemed to be a pretty popular breakfast spot but was much quieter when we came back later. I would definitely recommend eating here. read more

Casual family restaurant with great Cuban Sandwiches The room is no frills, the food is the reason to visit. The Cuban Sandwiches are delicious and the Milk Shakes are a perfect drink to enjoy with a sandwich. The staff is helpful and attentive. read more

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This is a gem in mid-beach! Ambiance: very ordinary greasy spoon with bar seating and dated tables. Service: the ladies are quick to wave you to a table and get your order! Food came out in 5-10min and was hot and tasty. Definitely mom-n-pop vibes. Food: I felt like I was eating lunch at my friend's house. This is a good sign. Homey, good portions, great prices. The salad was plain but I preferred that with the grilled and seasoned tilapia! They have oil and vinegar at the table to dress your veggies. They also have beer/wine, and house-squeezed orange juice! So glad to find this place and take a break from resort prices! read more

Latin Cafe - Grilled shrimp with salad and cassava - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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A legitimate gem in Miami Beach. At a time where everywhere is overpriced, Latin Cafe delivers good food at reasonable prices. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and inside was quiet and welcoming. It's nice to know there's still small, affordable restaurants in the beach. We will definitely be back. read more

Latin Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Located a quick hop away from the popular Mid-Beach portion of Miami Beach, Latin Cafe is a charming little diner-style eatery serving up large portions of tasty food at an affordable price! The restaurant itself is small, with about a dozen tables stocked with sauces, salt, and pepper - you can seat yourself, and then a server will come to take your order, or you can order up at the front table for quick takeout. Everyone here was so kind and friendly, and service was quite efficient - my party of four popped in at around 12:30pm on a Monday and were promptly seated. Two of my friends ordered the Pan con Bistec (Steak Sandwich, $9.99/each), which comes with a generous portion of steak (cooked to your liking, which is a nice bonus) on a roll with pickles, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, and cheese. They both cited it as one of the best sandwiches they've ever had - it was flavorful and moist without getting soggy, and at under $10, rivaled the price of most fast food chains! Another member of my party ordered their Pollo Asado (Roasted Chicken, $9.99), which comes with a grilled chicken quarter of a thigh and a leg marinated in a sweetly tart sauce. Additionally, all meat entrees come with two generous portions of sides, making this much cheaper (and in my opinion, more filling), than a place like Chipotle or Cava. My friend really enjoyed the juicy chicken with crispy skin, and the side salad and moros (mixed rice and beans) that she chose for her side were nice and filling. Lastly, I ordered the Masitas de Puerco (Fried Pork Chunks, $12.99). I didn't really know what to expect, but I was served up a generous portion of decadent, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of pork (almost like pulled pork burnt ends) with a crispy exterior. Some parts of the pork had become a little dry, but the portion was so large anyways that I just cut them off. As for my sides, I also chose the side salad (very fresh-tasting), as well as their yuca (cassava), which if you haven't had, tastes kind of like a cross between a mashed potato and a dim-sum turnip cake. It was filling and savory, pairing nicely with the fresh onions on top, but I did find that it became a bit greasy over time. All in all, we all left full for under $15/person including tip and tax, which is hard to come by in Miami Beach! Everyone enjoyed their food, service was friendly and efficient, and our wallets were left relatively unscathed - this is definitely worth a trip if you're looking for tasty, affordable eats in the area! read more

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Good food and value Very casual. Busy for lunch. Xxxxxxxxxxxx cxxxxvcccfcccvcx read more

Delicious and they were so hospitable! The plantains were our favorite part and service was quick

I ordered the chicken plate and I found raw chicken underneath the pile after eating a few bites. Disgusting, and unsafe cooking from this place read more

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Great food, great place - recommend , the place had great atmosphere, the food was amazing the meat omelette had plenty of meat and cheese. We lived it read more

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We went for breakfast and the food was delicious. Coffee was amazing and the fresh squeezed orange juice was outstanding!

What happend to this place? Another miami beach trap. The ocean is 3 blocks away however they have frozen fish and shrimp and it's not even local!! The masas de puerco were dry and bland Fast service with below average food. read more

Latin Cafe - "Supplemental" fee?? - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Food was delicious, service was great, we were welcomed in and taken care of quickly. The ambiance has a family style atmosphere. Restaurant itself is older but food and service made up for decor. I ordered the #10 grilled pork chops with cassava and mixed beans and rice. My wife got the fried pork chunks with white rice and sweet plantain. Both dishes were so good. I would recommend to check it out, especially if staying at Cadillac hotel or any hotels near there. Not much options near hotel but Latin cafe was a 10-12 minute walk. read more

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This little tucked away spot has great food and excellent service. That's all you really need to know. We enjoyed the chicken milenaesa, with black beans and rice, and sweet plantains. All were what you would expect. Nothing fancy, just great food. Top that off with a delicious banana chocolate smoothie drink, a coffee and a pastry. A great meal at a fair price. On top of that, the service was great as well. Highly recommend. read more

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I loved the food. I don't really know what else to add -- it's inexpensive and tasty. I genuinely don't understand how it's made, but I know when I like something. The place is simple, not fancy -- in case someone's looking for that. read more

Ambiance is ok. Food and service were perfecto! Our waitress was kind and attentive. She recommended the chicken and steak mixed with plantains and rice and beans. So much food and delicious. My daughter had empanadas and croquets and plantains and coffee. All really good. Affordable too! read more

Latin Cafe - Plantains. Beans and rice. Chicken and steak with peppers. Perfectly flavored. - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Absolutely wonderful! In a touristy beach area that is overpriced, Latin Cafe is a breath of fresh air. It's a simple Mom n Pop restaurant but it serves it's purpose. The most expensive item is the Churrasco Skirt Steak at $18.99, all Shrimp dishes at $14.99 for 7pcs of shrimp and the large soups are $5-6 just to give an example of the menu prices. I ordered a dish that wasn't on the menu. Camarones al Ajillo with rice & beans and Maduros (sweet plantains) for $15.99. I also ordered a Cuban Soup, 2 chicken Empanadas, a croquette and a Papa Relleno. The rice was absolutely perfect! As you can see from my pics, I wiped the plate clean! The empanada melted in your mouth. It was so good I ordered another. I could eat here every day! Is the atmosphere like Mangos? No, but I'd have this anytime without being nickel and dimed especially if on a value budget. Another great point to note is that both the Collins Express Trolley and the Middle Beach Trolley stop close by. You'll see a lot of locals dining here. A side note: I was chatting with some locals and they shared a shot of Cortada with me. This place is like a little bit of home. I highly recommend. Salud read more

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The service was good, the Cubano was dry and the moros were plentiful but only vaguely flavorful. The room was comfortable - well lit and well spaced with many regulars and a happy vibe. Prices were on the low side for the area. Honestly, I just wish the food had been a little tastier - I'm going to give it another shot one of these days because I want to like the place more than the three stars I have to give it today. read more

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The food is good! So I give it 2 stars for that. I am a returning customer, as I have been here a handful of times.. this most recent time I was charged a resort fee?? Which you already get charged for an automatic tip which is fine but really? I didn't even realize until after I paid and looked at the receipt. I'm sorry.. but what? Sad to say I wont be returning. read more

Food/Drinks: 5/5 First meal in Miami did not disappoint at all! The food here reminded me of that GOOD home cooking! The one that gives you the itis and makes you feel right at home. I had the Pepper Steak Combo with white rice and sweet plantains and a glass of their house wine, which was so juicy and full of flavor and the sweet plantains - too good! I don't remember the last time I had a full meal and alcoholic drinks for two people under $50, amazing prices! Service: 5/5 The menus are in both Spanish and English, accessible for everyone! We got to practice our Spanish a bit our server mostly spoke Spanish and I loved it. Shewas very kind and attentive and gave us great recommendations! She was also super patient while we took ages to look over the menu. Vibe: 5/5 This is a no frills, authentic spot making it such a unique and refreshing vibe in the age of only aesthetic restaurants with neon lights and mid food. II could sense this is the type of spot that locals come to daily and for good reason! read more

Latin Cafe - Pepper steak - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great place! Better then the breakfast places in the hotels and a lot cheaper too, the food is amazing we were visiting for 4 days and everyday we went for breakfast and 1 time for dinner, everything we got was really good, lots of seating inside also bar seating, the service was very fast and everything was right, highly recommended read more

Latin Cafe - Eggs, ham, pancakes - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Came here a few years ago before I adopted my girls....found it on my last day in Miami. Made a mental note to come back and on first day in Miami. Ammmmmaaaaazzzing! Everything is excellent and authentic. It's right out of someone's(who is an exceptional chief!) kitchen. Doesn't always come out together but all fresh and high quality. Almost everyone (except us) are locals....just like before read more

Latin Cafe - Latin Cafe Mid Miami Beach...6 minute walk from Beach - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food was amazing along with the freshly squeezed orange juice. I really enjoyed everything

Nothing fancy yet extremely authentic . We were searching for Cuban coffee and this is where we ended up . Affordable and quick service. We also tried the fried plantains ! Delicious !! There are vegetarian options . Our waitress didn't speak English and it wasn't an issue at all . read more

Latin Cafe - Cafe con Leche - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Divey and old fashioned, I was excited to try breakfast here in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach. The place is decent in size and I got the feeling that a good deal of the seated customers were regulars. The "official" language of the diner is definitely Spanish and it was even a little difficult to place my order in English. Anyone else I saw enter and sit was speaking Spanish. I ordered two eggs over medium-hard but they came out hard. The bacon was all crumpled up and looked like it started as a fistful thrown into the deep fryer. Unraveling it, there were crispy pieces covering up barely cooked limp strips. The pancakes were most interesting. Small in diameter but thick and very "heavy". They almost seemed like they were pre-cooked and had been sitting in a warmer prior to serving. They didn't have a feel or taste of anything fresh. Staff was friendly and refilled my water when requested. No complaints there. Hoped for more but I won't be returning. read more

Bought a fried snapper fish. It was burned and black. It appears the oil used to fry it was an old oil / oil used for several times. This was a take out order however they charged 15% gratuity automatically for take outs. So just FYI ( which wasn't aware of until now). Not ordering from this place anymore. read more

Whenever we are on vacation and in Miami this is our stop for breakfast! Prices are reasonable and food is always good along with mi colada!!!! Service is also on point never disappointed here! read more

A family run Latin resto away from the tourist area. Great Cuban café. I thought the black bean soup was a little soggy and lacked flavor. I spiced it up with hot sauce. Bacon, eggs and potatoes were good. Their lettuce, tomato and onion salad was amazing. The table vinegar was weak. Server quality was average. Has that 1948 resto atmosphere. The locals dine here. read more

Latin Cafe - Inside - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The waitress was very nice and attentive her name was Monica from Cali Colombia. The food was delicious. The caldo de lentejas was flavorful till the last spoonful. Each of our dishes were also well seasoned and we were very happy with every bite. We would recommend this location, as the ambience and music was welcoming with outdoor seating as well. read more

Amazing little place. A real hole In the wall but worth to stop by and try their foods. I ordered a baby churrasco and ordered the baca frita and both dishes were well done with a fantastic taste. Two Heineken beers to accompanied these meals. And two cortaditos to complete this meal. They take credit cards and staff is friendly. Definitely would recommend this place to others. read more

Coffee is authentic Cuban style. The prices are really cheap, especially for being on the beach. There's no frills here. Just the basics. read more

Latin Cafe - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Food is amazing and home cooked. Service was an above and beyond defiantly a stop if in the area.

Felt like I was eating home cooked meals made with a lot of soul. Came to Miami in 2023 and ate here everyday for lunch for 3 days straight. When I came back in 2025 I knew I had to do the same thing again and it didn't disappoint. read more

Amazing spot near my house that's gives you a great value for their food. I also love the empanadas you must try this spot!

Great neighborhood cafe. Lots of locals going about their routine. Food was pretty good. Café con leche was perfecto! Friendly Cuban traditional dinner, good quality food for a great price. If you are at fountain bleu or edenrock etc, this is your place. 5 minutes walk over the bridge. Street parking is limited. But there is a public parking garage around the corner. read more