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    Mima's Kitchen

    3.0 (26 reviews)
    ModerateCuban
    Open • 12:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Palomilla a la Parrilla / Grilled Palomilla
    Kevin C.

    It's ok, like meh. I came by for a palomilla, rice, and plantains. They didn't have any white rice, the service isn't the best and the steak is MID at best. In Miami, in my opinion, there's too many great Cuban places for a place like this to even be open. It's ok, definitely won't be back. It's a skip for me.

    Pan de Bono & guava
    Mag T.

    The BEST pan de bono and guava pastries!!! I know its at a gas station but don't judge a book by its cover. Tried a spinach & cheese empanada and it was ok nothing special. *Chefs kiss*

    Apple S.

    It's a gas station little restaurant attached to it with tons of sandwiches etc. it's ok, they have quite the variety to be at a gas station When it gets busy as you can't pay at the pumps then the lines get long inside and you need patience to be served They mostly only speak Spanish

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    Jose V.

    I came into this place and wanted to order something quick to try out then perhaps I would have made a bigger order. I was rudely told that I needed to spend over $5 to use my credit card, my initial order would have been $4.90 so I was shy of making the $5 mark by a whopping ¢.10 and no, the clerk wouldn't budge. Although I understand the clerk might have specific orders not to take cards for less than $5, I think me expressing that I wanted to try out some pastries before I put a bigger order should have been enough to have something trigger a bigger sale, even better "make an offer"!sell me something with a smile that would make me cross the threshold of the $5 and it would have been a win win, instead I went somewhere else and the sale or possibility of a double sale was lost! It's hard as a business owner to have employees not think out of the box, or try to upscale their sales, it's obviously not their business nor desire #becauseMiami it's no wonder the rating ‍

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    Sondra S.

    Love this place because of the yummy food and the nice employees. Whether you are getting gas, or stopping in to get a bite to eat, the staff is always friendly. There is a hidden gem inside. Not only is there a convenience store but also a small little restaurant as well. They have breakfast items but also lunch and dinner items. Did I mention there's a gas station outside too? LOL. They have cuban pastries, empanadas, croquetas, tequeños... can't go wrong here. And they sell wine too!! I heard there was music on fridays.. I'll have to go and see one day. Love this little place. Go try it out!!

    Aston M.

    Just purchased a home in the neighborhood and was happy to see a nice and clean cafeteria serving great sandwiches. Please check your orders prior to leaving. Bought three sandwiches and a couple of empanadas. I arrive home to find out that a Cuban sandwich was missing. No biggie, I call the business literally 15 min after to claim my missing sandwich but the lady on the phone says that they just switched shifts and have no clue about my order. I politely insist that my order was incomplete and she agrees to make the sandwich. I pick up sandwich and notice the entire staff that took care of me were still working behind the counter. I take sandwich home only to find out that they literally put only one slice of ham and turkey on bread. It was a passive aggressive and horrible sandwich. Very disappointed. I'd rather have not received anything at all. Classless. Employees can be a piece of work sometimes :-(

    Vanessa C.

    This is my go to spot for Cuban Breakfast & Pan Con Bistecs for lunch! The quality of food is delicious, the employees are always friendly and helpful, and ALWAYS make my coffee just the way I like it. (Dulcesito y Clarito) On top of it all, the prices are unbeatable! I swear, I don't know how many bakeries I've been to for a simple Cuban toast, naturally squeezed OJ, some croquetas and a small cafe con leche and have almost spent close to $20. Here at Mimas, we get a whole breakfast combo, with eggs and ham, cuban toast toast, hash browns AND a coffee for my boyfriend + a Cuban toast for me with coffee and a naturally squeezed orange juice & I don't pay more than $12-$13. Amazing place. Amazing quality. Amazing amazing. It is in a gas station, so parking is a little tricky. But they do have parking spots available & have street parking right on the side street. Nonetheless, always worth it! Hope you enjoy.

    $9 "turkey" sandwich
    Giulio M.

    $9 sandwich. 1 slice of turkey, no cheese, stale bread, tasteless tomato, and a pile of shredded lettuce to hide their shame. I could've forgiven a bad sandwich but this place is just trying to take advantage of people on the go. there's much better options around here. this place just lost all of my future business.

    Brooke P.

    This used to be the best sandwich shop in the neighborhood. Then, there was a major renovation and this is the first time I've tried it since. It's no longer a winner. I ordered a nearly $10 turkey sandwich which had a single thin sliver of turkey and rock hard bread. I wonder what the heck happened here. I asked my neighbors and they agree that it's just gone completely down hill since the renovation. Bummer.

    Breakfast?  Maybe?  Idk.  It tastes bad. Order from Uber eats.

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    2 years ago

    El mejor pan con bistec. Delicioso!!! Lo recomiendo mucho son lo maximo. El cafe con leche muy especial. El stafff muy atento

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    2 years ago

    Best pan con bistec. Decent food and decent prices. Our neighborhood spot for good sandwiches.

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    5 years ago

    The pan con bistec is the best!! Nice staff with amazing service and the food is tooooo good!

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    9 years ago

    Best Pan con Bistec in town! Another jewel inside a gas station in Miami. Huge sandwich and great price.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious food just like mom use to make! Quick and friendly service. Will be back soon!

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