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    Mima's Kitchen

    2.9 (24 reviews)
    ModerateCuban
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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.

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

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    Versailles - Tres Leches ($4.95) - good though also on the sweeter side. Not as sweet as the flan.

    Versailles

    4.0(7k reviews)
    1.8 miWest Flagler
    $$

    5/6/26- My first time here and it was Magical! Outstanding service, greeted warmly by the host and…read moreseated immediately., meeting family and they sat me even though our entire party wasn't here. The restaurant is classic elegance with white table cloths and crystal chandeliers! Yes, we had outstanding service!!! I ordered the Cuban Shepards Pie which was so delicious.. I never eat rice but their rice was perfectly cooked.. I love plantains! They were so good... we also had a Mahi sandwich, also delicious! Dessert was so amazing...i ordered Coconut flan, we also had the rice pudding brûlée. Amazing!! I highly recommend!

    DIRT AND MUD IN THE SALAD!!! WATCH OUT…read more We ordered the salad with mango and pecans. They do not wash there lettuce. There was literally dirt/mud at the bottom and I took my first bite and it felt like biting into sand. Upon spitting the food out onto my plate it was black sludge. Literally my tongue and teeth were black. The waiter came by and grabbed the plate when I was in the bathroom. I spent about 10 minutes trying to get that BLACK SLUDGE out of my mouth. When I was spitting out the dirt/mud wife noticed the bus boys laughing at me and there was not a manger in sight. When I asked for a manager he did not even respond. No apology or anything just a look of confusion. Worst experience in a restaurant in my life and I love to eat and have been to many types of restaurant big and small. Cheap and expensive and this one takes the cake. We were so bummed as I see thousands of great reviews. But if there was a zero I would have given zero stars the way they handled the situation. If you eat there in the future make sure to check for DIRT/MUD.

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    Versailles - The iconic Versailles Cuban Restaurant on SW 8 Street Miami, FL

    The iconic Versailles Cuban Restaurant on SW 8 Street Miami, FL

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

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

    Versailles - 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.

    Tinta y Café - La Calena

    Tinta y Café

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Put me in the "sees Chef once, must try a Cubano" camp…read more We had two days to spend in Miami and we wanted to make sure we would get at least one breakfast here. Appears like a large building from the outside but is actually a small quaint space that is clean and well kept. Service was awesome and we felt welcome even though it was quite clear we were tourists traveling in. I imagine this place runs in to out of towners a lot but they treated us kindly and, if we lived here, we would definitely put this spot on rotation. Our sandwiches were amazing. My partner got the one with plantains in it and that one definitely stole the show. I liked my tinta y cafe sandwich, but her's was a star. The cafecito and lattes were on point too and a truly great breakfast meal. Pair that with the rain pouring down outside it made for a truly memorable experience and quick bite.

    Never been to this restaurant before. But we were excited to try a new Cuban restaurant. The staff…read moreworked together as a team and they worked quick with no mistakes. A plus! The inside was cozy and packed. Which is always a good sign. What a treat! The ham croquetas here I have to say are the best in Florida in my opinion! They have such a unique spanish flavor that I never tasted in croquetas anywhere. That there is what makes it special. I have never tasted such delicious ham croquetas in my life. I also ordered the beef pastry. So delicious as well. I wish these were more popular in general. That was so satisfying. Now every time I eat croquetas it's going to be a disappointment. It's a shame this restaurant isn't located in East Orlando. It would make life easier . Well I can't go on just about the croquetas, everything else we tried was delicious! No complaints! The three of us enjoyed the coffee we each ordered for ourselves. I ordered el pecado, black coffee and the café con leche. And for sandwiches we ordered the Italian, la patria and the croqueta sandwich with egg and cheese. I can't wait to return to Miami to go back! I will never forget!

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    Café con leche but with one Splenda, oat milk and cinnamon powder

    Tinta y Café - La Caleña.... full of flavor .....   ñoooo !!!

    La Caleña.... full of flavor ..... ñoooo !!!

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    Cafe La Trova - CUBAN SANDWICH EMPANADAS La Trova Léchon, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles

    Cafe La Trova

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.6 miLittle Havana
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Full bar

    The drinks are delicious happy hours is a must The…read morebartenders were friendly and very helpful. They have a band playing the space is spacious great for groups.

    If you're craving Cuban food, this is the spot. Just make sure you make a reservation no matter…read morewhat day of the week it is, this place stays packed. We ordered a ton, and right off the bat: if you love croquetas and empanadas, order extra. They're on the smaller side and come individually, but they are so good they disappear fast. The beef empanadas were a 10/10 perfectly seasoned and crispy. The chicken empanadas didn't hit the same for me, but the jamón croquetas? Absolutely insane. A must. For appetizers, the prawns al ajillo were delicious super flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also tried the grilled octopus, which was good, but not my favorite. It leaned a bit bland for my taste, even with the sauce. Now, the must-get: the carnitas with pickled onions. Easily one of the best dishes of the night so flavorful, tender, and perfectly balanced. For entrées, we had the ribeye steak and arroz con pollo, plus sides of tostones and yuca. Everything here delivered. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right not overly salty. The arroz con pollo was phenomenal, the kind of dish you could eat every single day. The tostones were crispy and tossed in garlic, which took the flavor to another level, and the yuca was melt-in-your-mouth good. I also ordered a mojito, which unfortunately was very watered down, I barely got any of that classic mojito flavor. Service overall was solid, especially considering how loud the restaurant gets it was honestly hard to hear each other at the table, so shoutout to our server for keeping everything straight. The appetizers came out quickly, back-to-back, which we loved. The only downside was the wait for the entrées they took quite a while after we finished the apps, even though we ordered everything at once. Overall, amazing food, great energy, and definitely worth going just be prepared for a lively (and loud) atmosphere.

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    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    4.2(45 reviews)
    3.9 miWynwood

    I keep telling people to go by here since it's easily missed in all of the new businesses in…read moreWynwood! Where else can you get entrees from a Cuban and Greek menu, both solid, for $13-17? You can't beat having a fake cocaine brick (at least I think) sitting at your table amidst the menus and drinks. They have regular silverware but do use plastic cups that gives off that relaxed, casual vibe. There are several craft beers from all over the country available from $7-10, and I believe a couple house wines. I think the nicest drink you can get is a frozen lemonade or fruit punch. It comes virgin and a little sugary, a little coarsely icy, a lot refreshing. But you can ask for a shot of rum to be added to it. I could drink 3 of those if I allowed myself to! I have tried friends' Cuban dishes, like yuca fries, tostones, rice and beans, which have all been standardly good. But I always get drawn to the Greek menu and end up ordering the plates. The plates are huge and come stacked with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, a beautifully dressed salad, tzatziki, hummus and pita slices. You have a choice of side, and I have unashamedly ordered the crispy, crunchy fries each time and have plenty to share. The proteins are clearly made freshly---the falafel is crisp and the chicken kebab is well seasoned and moist. However, they come up with creative and tasty offerings as well. The Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are stuffed with juicy pulled pork, ham and melty cheese for a snack you didn't realized you had been waiting for. The Greek egg rolls blows my mind and are a great hot, greasy, juicy, meaty treat. The servers are typically on it when it comes to orders and whatever you need. Owner Adrian keeps his staff on point, and JJ is always a friendly face when we go. They inform us at the time to pay (at least in my experience) that 18% gratuity is automatically added to the check, so the tip page is for any additional gratuity. Give yourself a stop by this restaurant and try their dishes for yourself! I dare you to be able to choose just one or two!

    Love to see the Miami culture still alive and kicking. Smugglers is a Cuban/Greek restaurant. The…read moreowner and the workers are excellent folks. They do their best to accommodate their guests. My complaint could possibly just be a me issue, so give them grace and let me know. First, we ordered app., Mariquitas. They were terrible, we had to send it back. They were cold, greasy, with no crunch. IMO they were stale. Next, my order was delayed by 20 mins because when it came out it was giving to the wrong person. To the person that had walked in ordered and received my order in 5 min. In their mind that was great service, while I'm dying of starvation. The server apologized and offered a discount. Then, chicken was tough, and the rice was grainy. For context purposes, keep in mind that that was my first meal of the and it was around 5p, so you know I was hangry. Hopefully it was a me problem. Try them and let me. Finally, the artwork there is cool if you are into Scarface and the cocaine era of Miami. Dope! No pun intended. I really like the decor

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    Chug's Diner

    Chug's Diner

    3.9(644 reviews)
    1.8 miCoconut Grove
    $$

    Still a five star from me. Their flan is the BEST!! Words fail me to sum up to do it justice. But I…read morewill throw some descriptive words out there, for you to get the vibe - Smooth, decadent, luxurious, heavenly, naughty, silky, authentic, addictive (you get the picture?) .....If you go to Chugs and happen to be lucky enough to sample one, please hit me up and let me know YOUR verdict. Also, I sampled their 99 cent happy hour martinis. You have to purchase a food item for this speciality. Not my fever with regards to taste, but if you want to get a buzz on, and start a drunken night, I recommend!

    I have wanted to try Chug's Diner for a while, and I was finally able to find a day where it…read moreworked. I am so glad that day finally arrived. Chug's is the kind of place that screams comfort for food. There is nothing fancy here. Just beautiful, indoor and outdoor seating in a diner type atmosphere with excellent food and even better service. I must admit that, even in major cities like New York and Miami the parking gods smile on me. As is strangely usual for me, as I drove up to the restaurant on a busy Sunday morning, someone pulled out only steps away from my destination, leaving me a space to pull into. Walked up to the restaurant since they do not take reservations on Sunday mornings and put my name in. I was informed of the wait, which was not a problem because it was a beautiful day to walk around. I peruse the neighborhood, seeing other lovely restaurants and shops before being informed that my table was ready quite quickly. It was a gorgeous day to sit outside, but the first table that opened up was indoors, and it was kind of nice to enjoy the ambience of an old style diner. Perused the menu, which was quite nice, but told I could only order from the brunch menu, which was a little bit restrictive. We ordered La Completa with smoked salmon, a pancake with Nutella and bananas, and a milkshake and french fries for dipping pleasure. Everything was excellent. Service was over the top good. Really enjoyed it and will be back. I always feel I have to explain why I leave four stars instead of five at a restaurant that I love. In this case it is specifically because there was nothing creative about the pancake. They start with an exquisite preparation, but do nothing to make it extraordinary. For example, served with fruit compote and nuts or ice cream and sliced fruit or any other creative arrangement could really elevate the dish, making it both picture worthy and enticing to return to try more options. Despite that minor criticism, I really love this place and will be back and even try other meals here. Oh and don't forget to hold my parking space.

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