Mi Abuelita&#x27;s Kitchen

After having an amazing Cuban sandwich on Sunday, I decided to try another spot for comparison--and…read morethis one easily took the top spot. Hands down, this was the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside while staying soft on the inside. The meat tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. It was a little greasy, but in the best way possible--it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the same sandwich and agreed that it's the best Cuban we've had so far. I also tried a non-alcoholic mango daiquiri, which was refreshing and full of flavor. The plantains were another standout and the best I've had in the city to date. This is definitely a place I'd return to for the Cuban sandwich alone. Everything I saw being served to other tables looked incredible as well. If you're visiting Little Havana, I highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try. It's a spot that lives up to the hype. I wish we had this place is Phoenix. I'm going to miss it.

Good food and ambience . Amazing experience in this place. I love it and I advise to visit this…read morerestaurant

La terraza, the back patio of Old's Havana. Perfect to enjoy a cold mojito and a Cuban cigar

Cuban Flan

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GREEN PLANTAIN CUPS PICADILLO Green plantain cups stuffers with picadillo " a la habanera "

La Mulata

This is located in the heart of little Havana. It's on a corner of the street which makes for great…read morepeople watching. It has a bunch of chairs outside with some fans blowing. They have such cute drinks! I just got pineapple juice but my friends got their coconut drink and mojito and said it was to die for! They give you these plantain chips to snack on and they are so good! It's got a sweet, salty, and crunchy chip texture to it. For an appetizer, we got a sampler which had ropa vieja, plantains, empanadas, shredded pork, and some large fried potatoes. I loved that so you get to try a little bit of everything. The ropa vieja tasted just like grandmas. They use ropa vieja as the filling in the empanadas. The fried potato's was steak fry cut style. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just how a perfect fry should taste! Everyone really liked the vaca frita! I think that's a must try! It's shredded beef marinated in this delicious citrus marinate. They fry it afterwards so it's pull apart, melt in your mount soft, with a nice crispy crunch to it. I think this is a must get dish. The desserts were delicious too! The flan was perfectly soft and creamy. The tres leches was delicious as well. This is a great place to have some good Cuban and enjoy a beautiful night out in Miami!

We came here specifically because of the Yelp reviews, so unfortunately, this one was a…read moredisappointment. For a Friday evening, the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, but the ambiance was actually great. The music definitely added to the experience, especially some good Marc Anthony tunes in Spanish that I really enjoyed! The atmosphere was lively and gave us that Latin vibe we were hoping for. Our server, Diego, was incredibly attentive and really went above and beyond. At times it almost felt like he was trying too hard to make sure we were happy, but honestly, we appreciated the effort! We started with the empanadas and the avocado salad with chicken. The chicken on the salad was disappointing. It had the texture and appearance of previously frozen/reheated chicken rather than the freshly grilled chicken we were expecting. For our entrées, we tried both the steak and a chicken dish. Unfortunately, neither worked for us. Both lacked the flavor we were expecting and instead seemed to rely heavily on salt. We ended up not finishing either dish. The cocktails didn't save the evening either. I started with a lychee martini, which wasn't as good as I had hoped, followed by a Mai Tai that also could have been better. I also saw my drink being taste-tested twice at the bar before it was brought over, which admittedly left me a little unsure about drinking it afterward. And then... THE FLAN! Finally, something I can rave about. They make a VERY good flan, and it was easily the highlight of our dinner. That's all I'll say! :) Overall, the ambiance was great, the music was fun, Diego worked hard to make sure we were taken care of, and the flan was excellent. Unfortunately, when it came to the actual entrées and cocktails, the experience just didn't deliver for us. There are too many Cuban restaurants around to explore, so we'll be trying others rather than returning to this one.

Churrasco Sandwich

Bacon Double Cheeseburger

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Lava Cake

Molina's Ranch Restaurant

3.7(314 reviews)

3.1 mi

THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD! The taste and texture of the food awesome! The envelope of restaurant…read moreawesome.

Our family have eaten here for decades. We all live too far to visit often, but sometimes we get…read moredelivery. Last week, we gathered nearby for a funeral and droppex in Molina's afterwards for lunch. Everyone was kind and friendly. We found everything we wanted for or meals, and it just felt like home. A coda to the music of the funeral and a balm to our hearts. We enjoyed the frituras de malanga, Caldo Gallego, Pescado en salsa verde, fried chicken, all the usual rice and black beans and platano madura, cafe Cubano and guayaba y queso. Just perfect for us. Maybe for you, too.

Ox tail

Vaca fritas

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Lechon

Trigo Café

4.6(746 reviews)

1.4 mi

We've been coming to Trigo Café for years, and it has become one of our family's favorite places…read more Julio, one of the owners, always makes us feel so welcomed and truly treats everyone like family. Our favorite time to visit is Sunday brunch, especially since they have a special menu. We recently came for Father's Day, and even though Julio was celebrating as a father himself, he was working incredibly hard to make sure every guest had a great experience. You can really see how much heart and dedication he pours into his business. As expected on Father's Day, there was a bit of a wait, especially since we were a larger party, but none of us minded. To thank us for our patience, Julio generously brought out croquetas for the table on the house, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I can't recommend Trigo Café enough. The food is consistently excellent, the service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels like home. While brunch is our favorite, their lunch and dinner are just as great, and the new tapas and wine area they recently added is a fantastic addition. If you haven't been, you're missing out!

I have always passed by trigo cafe and never really stopped by until recently. Let me just say…read moreTrigo knows how to make an exceptional sandwich let me tell you that. I stopped by after the lunch rush to have a hialeah heat sandwich was the perfect version of typical cuban sandwich with a kick. I loved the touch of spicy in my sandwich. I also had a cafe bom bom that was really good. Loved the condensed milk. The girl who served me was very attentive to me when I visited and helped me with any questions i had; made me feel very welcomed. When i couldn't finish my coffee she packed it up for me in a to go cup.

Jamón serrano croquetas

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Cafe Bombon IG: @whatschriseating

Versailles

4.0(7.1k reviews)

9.0 mi•West Flagler

I was visiting Miami and asked a local for a restaurant recommendation. She directed me to…read moreVersailles. I had about a twenty minute wait without a reservation. I sat inside but waited outside until the table was ready. I had shrimp, rice, and fries for lunch. The portion size was generous so I took most of it back to eat later. The waiter was also very friendly and the price was not bad at all!

Indoor seating area of bakery

Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

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Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

EL Patio Live By Restaurant

4.4(422 reviews)

1.4 mi

Lovely people very attentive I Definitely will be coming back and definitely recommend everyone to…read morefind out what's your favorite dish

Located right outside of Westland Mall facing the parking lot next to H & M…read more Lots to look at and admire. Loved the lighting fixtures and the murals on the walls. Great music and friendly staff. What we ordered- Croquetas 10/10 - Soft creamy inside and lightly crispy on the outside. Drizzled with a aioli style sauce. (In my opinion)the croquetas were so good they didn't need any sauce. Churassco w/ white rice, black beans and plantains 10/10 ohh this is everything a churassco should be. Juicy, tender and cooked full of so much flavor. The rice was perfect not sticky just perfectly fluffy and not oily and the beans are exactly what I always hope to be served at any Cuban restaurant. Absolutely delicious and full of so much flavor. I mean if they told me Abuela had made them I would totally believe it. Chefs kiss The hubs ordered the Picanha with morro rice and plantains 10/10 No crumbs or grains of rice was left on his plate! Absolutely delicious Needless to say this place is an absolute must! Definitely will be back

Frita Ganster

Lava cake - star of the show, very good

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Plátanos en tentación

La Vina Aragon

4.7(134 reviews)

0.9 mi

Supporting local businesses is my jam and this place delivered. The food was fresh, great and…read moredelicious. The portions are big. I had the grilled chicken and my guest had the breaded steak. The rice and beans was so good and the plantains were cooked perfectly and thin. Great spot for sure and the ambiance is laid back and filled with locals, so you know it's good. The service, by Ana, was nice and we will go back for sure!

Amazing place! Food is the best, service is great and it is very consistent. I don't love their…read morebreakfast choices, but lunch and dinner are amazing. Bring cash, no credit cards.

Freshest OJ.

Cafe Con Leche

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Morro Castle

4.0(170 reviews)

1.6 mi

My first time here. I know it's an iconic spot with comfort Cuban food and known for their churros…read more I was definitely forced to practice my Spanish. Although I'm no where near perfect I still needed a little help from Google translate lol my chicken plwte was very flavorful. I also ordered boiled yucca that came late so not in the pictures. My sister had the bistec and fell in love with it. Unfortunately I didn't like the churros at all. I think the dough was possibly old because it tasted off. I've never had a churro that I never liked. I think I may have caught them on a bad day. The servers were okay. Not too friendly but maybe they were tired. Restaurant was pretty clean and very casual.

This is a Hialeah staple! Been open since the 1960s and the vibe is original and takes you back in…read moretime. Let me know you the service is amazing. We went for lunch and the owner helped us arrange a table for 7 immediately. Our waitress was so helpful and patient with us. We came specifically for La fritas cubana and it was terrific. Just like I remembered it as a kid. We also ordered the mariquitas which came with garlic sauce. That sauce is homemade and delicious. Also I picked up a sugar cane juice "guarapo". Why not? :). My coworkers loved it and I'm sure you'll love it too. They have a great menu with authentic Cuban cuisine and prices are great.

Expresso Machine, Best Colada in town!

Bistec a la Plancha Friday Special

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La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge

4.1(218 reviews)

1.1 mi

Really liked this place. We went for a birthday dinner and they served us all timely. The food was…read moreamazing!! Definitely worth it! The restaurant has a cozy feel to it but also lively with music!

Been wanting to visit and finally made it to La Romanita and it has a really nice cozy and…read morecomfortable vibe. The tables are comfortable the bar looks awesome too and the menu has some great choices like steak, pasta, calamari, and then adventurous items like a vaca frita pizza. And yes, I went with the vaca frita pizza because I've never seen that concept before, so I had to give it a try. And to my suspicion, the saltiness of the cheese and meat may have been a little too much for me. The flavor is definitely there though! It's delicious but for me I did feel it was a bit too heavy on the salt side. What I really liked about this pizza is the added vegetables to it. I love the creativity and the mix of flavors is almost there to being perfect in my opinion, just the salt stands out a little too much. A quick note about the service here, top notch. Everyone is so nice and they greet you right at the front door as soon as you enter too. Very cool easy to miss spot in Hialeah! I'm planning on coming back to try another menu item.

Solomillo encebollado

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Dessert IG: @whatschriseating

El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara

3.9(385 reviews)

1.4 mi

Una vez más lo recomiendo. Excelente lugar, un mondongo espectacular, el manposteado es una…read moreexperiencia muy nueva, su carne fría y el lección asado son platos a probar. Recomendado una vez más!

A delicious local spot featuring cuban and puerto rican dishes served in an inviting atmosphere…read more They usually have some live music going on, today there was a violin player. My husband always gets Vaca Frita with rice and beans and tostones. Sometimes he switches to mofongo. I like to alternate between the Ropa Veija and the Rambo Encendido. The Ropa Veija and Vaca Frita are always a hit every single time. Discovered this restaurant a few years ago but have been a loyal customer ever since.

Nice ambiance.

Puerto Rican Pastel

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Carmen G.

6

91

277

7 years ago

SOOOOOO deliciousss ! The food is bomb and deff lives up to its name ! Taste just like that older person in your fam who cooks those heart warming meals. Que delicia !! The spot is very bright, spacious and clean inside (makes you not feel like you're in Hialeah for sure). The manager was so sweet and attentive. The service was great. Hidden gem ! read more

Yasdany G.

5

34

55

7 years ago

This place is amazing. The food is really good and delicious. Service was great and very attentive. Will definitely come back.

Darien P.

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1

0

7 years ago

Love this place The food and service is always great. It's a small place, but very endearing read more

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My first time here. I know it's an iconic spot with comfort Cuban food and known for their churros…read more I was definitely forced to practice my Spanish. Although I'm no where near perfect I still needed a little help from Google translate lol my chicken plwte was very flavorful. I also ordered boiled yucca that came late so not in the pictures. My sister had the bistec and fell in love with it. Unfortunately I didn't like the churros at all. I think the dough was possibly old because it tasted off. I've never had a churro that I never liked. I think I may have caught them on a bad day. The servers were okay. Not too friendly but maybe they were tired. Restaurant was pretty clean and very casual.

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Food is delicious, we always enjoy every meal we have in this place. The food is always fresh and…read moretasty. I recommend 100%

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