We have been to Miami twice and both visits included multiple trips to Versailles. Sure there are…read moreother great Cuban restaurants in Miami and in the Little Havana area, although this is on Calle Ocho but a little west of the Little Havana area. On this last trip, we ordered the Special Cuban sandwich is their larger version of the famous Cuban or Cubano sandwich. We also ordered the Versailles Combo Appetizer which includes a beef empanada, a chicken empanada and a ham and cheese empanada. You also get the yucca fries with the cilantro sauce. And finally you get some croquettes. Not a huge fan of the croquettes here but they are OK. As previously mentioned, we have been here several time and on this trip, the hostess said if you want to be in the room of mirrors. What? I said OK and they took us to the back, where it is a, well... room of mirrors. The way she said it made me think, should I be concerned. But it was a big open area. The whole place is very nice. We love the large parking area because this place is packed most of the time. We actually came back and ordered another Cubano for the flight home. You should have seen the people looking at us while we ate our Cubano and they enjoyed their pretzel braids. :)

The greeter was completely rude, took us to the table put the menu down and walked away…read more The server was very nice. The food was such a disappointment. The meat was dry and salty. The rice was undercooked and crunchy. Mojitos were good Very disappointed coming from California to try this food. In would not recommend.

I went to this restaurant today for my grandfathers birthday and they were so nice and…read moreaccommodating! The food was amazing and it only cost us $89. For starters we got bread with butter 2x, i got a frozen lemonade, my sister got a oreo milkshake, and my grandma got a soda. The portions are huge and we come almost every year for his birthday so we knew to split the meals. I got a bowl cream of malanga which was about $7 and it filled me up! My grandma and grandma split a huge plate of yellow rice with sausage and chicken as well as all types of seafood on it like lobster, oysters, and shrimp. My sister got the Tres vaca frita with black beans,rice and fries. Although they did forget the lobster and black beans, they were quick to cook it and give it to us. It was just a minor inconvenience that doesn't do any harm but it was nice to see them not get impatient with us making sure we got the food we ordered. Since it was my grandfathers birthday they gave him a mojito and a free dessert on the house! The place is usually packed so you will need to pay for $10 parking and a reservation but i feel like it's totally worth it. The restaurant is so nice and the staff are so sweet. Definitely recommend this place!

Five can to dinner for the first time after the renovation and new owner. It is wonderful the…read more3-course $35.00 dinner was great. The ambiance and other customers made it a great night. I can not wait to come back for breakfast m

If you go to Old's Havana, please listen to me and JUST GET THE HALF CHICKEN!!! I'm serious. It…read moremight be the best roasted chicken in Little Havana. The portion is HUGE, the prices are amazing, and the chicken is so tender and flavorful that even the breast is juicy... and we ALL know chicken breast loves to disappoint! I haven't even tried the sandwiches yet, but every time I look around, somebody has one, so clearly they know something I don't! The whole experience is what makes this place special though. Live music, great drinks that actually have FLAVOR, generous portions, and such a fun atmosphere. I love sitting outside in the back with the fans going and the band playing. For a minute, you really feel like you've been transported somewhere else and you forget you're sitting in the middle of Miami. The service is quick and gets the job done, but I HAVE to shout out the man running the front! I don't know his name, but if you've been here on a busy weekend, you know EXACTLY who I'm talking about. Phone, walkie talkie, iPad, reservations, people everywhere... and somehow he's running the whole circus like a boss! Shoutout to the bartenders, cooks & servers too because everybody back there is WORKING! Old's Havana is already a tourist favorite, but coming from a local, I'd eat here every other day if I could. Come experience the sounds, energy & flavors of Little Havana for yourself! And when you sit down and start looking at that menu... remember this review. GET. THE. CHICKEN!!! (P.S Once I find the picture of it in my phone I will update the review) ¡Buen provecho!

Amazing food with the best service. I highly recommend the original mojito and Cuban sandwich.read more

Tinta y Cafe is home to one of my most favorite iced cafe con leche's in the city…read more Now that it's a short 5 minutes from my apartment, I find myself to pop in on a lazy Sunday to get the perfect cafe and my beloved tostada with cheese. I typically frequent the pick up window but snagging a seat inside is so nice, too. It's one of those spots that encourages you to be off your device and connect, and that makes me feel like I'm at a family table connecting with my loved ones. They make stellar sandwiches and always have delicious specials. Service is friendly and do not miss the croquetas!

I have come here a few times, usually dropping in at the window for a to-go latte. Parking is…read morenearly impossible as the lot is tiny and available street parking is extremely limited. Inside it's just as small as you can imagine. So after driving around looking for parking, there is still a 97% chance you may not have a seat available. Sure there's some (2 or 3?) outdoor tables but it's usually either raining or too humid to be outside. On the slim chance you can sit inside, there are two tables and a long bar where they make the food (read: lots of smoke, noise and uncomfortable seating). In my last visit, sitting at the bar, I was informed there is a no-laptop policy. Cool, I get it--you don't want people camping in. So I take out my phone to check emails and I receive dirty looks from the staff. Whatever, but the worst thing was that the croquetas I ordered were absolutely atrocious. They tasted weirdly fishy, like bad recycled oil. The pastelitos looked a bit sad and over baked so I passed on them. It was stranger because on my first ever visit the croquetas were fine but this time-- I gagged. The coffee is fine but the rest is overhyped.

It's very unassuming from the outside but once you walk-in and you hear the live music, I felt…read moretransported to a lively Cuban restaurant. Our server was friendly throughout the evening and the food was pretty quick to come out. I didn't know before coming here but Cafe La Trova was listed on the Top 50 Bars of North America for 2026 and so I had to get the Buenavista drink which is highlighted as their award winner. Admittedly, I was let down by the drink. The balance was a bit off and overall I wasn't very impressed. However the food more than made up for it. The ropa vieja was very savory and the avocado cream was very zesty/citrus which helped cut down some of the richness of the dish. My only note would be to give some more avocado cream since there were only 2 little dollops. The Arroz Con Pollo was excellent! Super flavorful and I could eat this everyday and be happy. The tomatoes and olives add that extra bit of acidity which was perfect. The live music also added to the ambiance and so if you're someone trying to get that local Miami/Cuban vibe, I think Cafe La Trova is it.

If your looking to be submerged in Cuban culture this is the spot! I'm a pretty hard critique for…read moreHispanic dishes being that nothing compares to a abuelitas cooking but this location will fulfill the crave. Mushroom croquets were great, bread pudding had good flavor but on the watery side, skirt steak was perfectly cooked and the ropa vieja had decent flavor but it was not skirt steak as advertised on the menu which was a bummer. We enjoyed the live music and a great surprise that our server killed it on the stage as well! Service was great overall and we got to take advantage of Miami spice but pricing was just a tad bit too high. Great spot to visit when in the area otherwise.

Amazing find! Sanguich is award-winning for all the right reasons, and well worth a visit in Little…read moreHavana. There's a window for to-go orders, or if you choose to dine in you'll be asked to order at the counter before anyone in the party takes a seat. It's busy and the kitchen is fun to watch while you're waiting (not long!) for your order to be ready. The sandwich is absolutely perfect. The team brushes it with butter before it goes into the press, and it comes out piping hot, melty and delicious. It's worth ordering the croquettes for a snack while you're waiting - they're perfect, creamy and well seasoned. We enjoyed the people-watching and following along with the kitchen action from seats at the bar. Well worth a visit!

You must order the Cuban nachos!! The bread is perfect on all the "sanguiches" but the lechon is…read moreour favorite. We also had con bistec and croquetas cubano... also good. The staff was super nice and friendly. The place on 8 Street is not big. It has bar seats and 2-top tables. There were 5 of us and we sat on 2 tables and it was fine. There is also a window you can order at if you want to go or eat in your car. I give them a Big thumbs up and I highly recommended you try them!

Tasty family run Cuban restaurant! The lady who served us was from Havana and rightly proud of her…read moreroots and food they were serving! Everything was delicious from the home made lemon/limeade (tastes like the Brazilian one) to the croquettes, and fish and shrimp platters we were served. The shrimp dish I got was a garlic butter shrimp with the plumpest shrimps I've had served with plaintains and black bean rice. The fish special my wife got was tuna and tomato and she got it served with rice and salad. (I kept a Cuban flag and she thought I was crazy) Def worth a visit in Old Town Havana!

My boyfriend and I recently took a trip to Miami, and we made it a point to try a Cuban restaurant…read morewe never had before. We made the best choice by coming here. The decor is fitting and authentic. The service is top tier, friendly, and very personable. Every single thing we ate was a 10 out of 10. The ropa vieja was perfectly seasoned, and it was probably the best I have ever had. The Frituras De Malanga were tasty, cooked well, and perfectly seasoned. The cortado at the end of the meal was some of the best Cuban coffee in Miami. Needless to say, we will be back every trip!!

First one coming this year . Never disappoints…read more Gables location is larger and a lot more seating Def worth it

Pretty tasty sandwiches. We tried 2 of them - Miami and Cuban. The sandwiches are really big, 1…read moredefinitely brings plenty of food! I'm just not a big fan of how they toast a sandwich with lettuce... The lettuce becomes wilted and not very appetizing. I would definitely remove the lettuce and add another vegetable. We also got croquettas, which were good. Overall not my favorite Cuban sandwich spot (there are better ones in Miami..), but it was definitely a great amount of food. The service was really quick too. That restaurant is nice, clean and looks well taken care of.

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!

There are times that no matter how high end and gentrified an area is, only Cuban comfort food will…read morehit the spot. You don't want the experimental fusion dishes, you want a nice pollo a la plancha or croquettes (with tostones!) Smugglers - with it's Miami marimbero 80's decor - is such a spot. Merged with the Greek street food Nostimo space, you will find table decorations by Chichi (#iykyk) and tasty Cuban classics. It's a cozy spot, clean & well maintained and with a friendly wait staff. Unlike the old Cuban cafeterias, they do have a cocktail menu. I've enjoyed their chocolate martini and coconut mojito ("muddled smuggler"). Smuggler's is open late, until around 3 or 4AM, and located right across from a famous Wynwood club. I've stopped an couple of times, and enjoyed from both their Greek and Cuban menus. Their pollo a la plancha right with the cebollitas (chicken breast) is sizeable and well seasoned with the citrusy garlicky goodness of mojo. The palomilla steak another friend ordered was just as well seasoned. My croquetas had the look and taste of homemade (actual texture of the breading). As far as sides, definitely try the hummus and the black bean soup. They also have moros - the mixed black beans & rice.

The lechón hash was soooo good! Very yummy and the plantains add such a great flavor it's what adds…read morea tiniest bit of sweetness to the dish. The burnt crispy pieces of lechon(pork) was soooo good!! The broccoli hash was also good and very cheesy I wasn't the biggest fan of the duck croquetas :( BUT the mustard sauce that it comes with pairs great with the lechón hash. I think next time I would only get the sauce and skip the croquetas The coffee is strong! A little acidic but good. We ubered so I'm not sure about parking but service was good and it's very trad diner with oldies playing in the background so if you go early it's a good ambiance to catch up with a friend. The men's bathroom had a diaper changing station which was nice

I recently came here with some of my friends for their famous pancake and it did not disappoint…read more The pancake is crispy and buttery and almost reminds me of cornbread without the dry part. I definitely would recommend coming by for breakfast if you're in the area! Our waitress was super nice and attentive. And it has a very cool old school diner aesthetic with booths and tables.