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My sister and I stopped into Smuggler's for a quick bite to eat before shopping the area. Paid parking garage parking is available. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Smuggler's offers outdoor seating; however, we opted for indoor seating with AC. We shared the Cuban Sandwich for $14.56. The menu showed the price as $14. Beer can be ordered to enjoy with your meal but we chose to stick with water during lunch. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and perfect size to share for a light lunch. This was the first Cuban sandwich I ate while in Miami so had nothing to compare it to as of yet. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall, Smuggler's hit the spot for lunch. Smuggler's needs to update their menu with the correct pricing. It is irritating and unacceptable to received tab's that do not match menu pricing.
Smugglers cocina Cubana located in Wynwood is a little place that serves Cuban food and Greek a bit of both worlds. My experience was kind of a hit or miss. I tried the hummus and that was tasty but the egg rolls just didn't taste good. The ropa vieja with rice and beans was delicious, and I tried the masitas de puerco and they were equally delicious. Shoutout to the owner and servers...top-notch. Best part is that they have a set up for karaoke and bingo, and my friend was able to host a fundraiser for cancer research. They went above and beyond to make it a memorable evening. Definitely will be back.
I had an awesome time for a bingo and karaoke event at Smugglers. It's a super cute cafe with very nice artwork and content worthy aesthetics. The food was really good. Also, service was good and friendly, I had the tostones with ropa vieja. The tostones were fried to the right consistency. And the meat was so flavorful and good. The $5 drink specials are great. I started on the sangria which was ok then we moved on to a pitcher of margarita. It was pretty good just way too much ice. It ended up being less than 5 cups worth of drinks for $25 because of the ice. Would have made out better buying 5 of the $5 specials. Otherwise Id definitely return to try more menu items and hang out with friends.
Food was good.. But waitor staff is sneaky. They charged gratuity automatically then doesn't let you know and hands a device to you where you then are expected to tip again.. Typically when they do that you can tell because the additional tip request is 3%, 5% and 7%.. They had 15%, 20% and 25% as the options.. And don't print out physical receipt so you would not know.. Business practices are terrible
Smugglers sits in the heart of Wynwood and features 2 restaurants under 1 roof. Cuban and Mediterranean. The vibe is always live and the staff always smiling. We attended a fun charity bingo event that's regularly held there. Definitely won't be our last. The food was delicious including their tostones and empanadas.
Parking was hard to find but it's Miami so expected. Was in Miami for a boxing event and three of my coworkers wanted to eat some Cuban food when we came across this on Google The service was great. The gentleman was very informative. This was going to be a quick meal so we just ordered our entrées. I ordered the Vaca Frita which is shredded beef fried with onions and tostones (fried plantain) with black beans. My plate was delicious and according to my coworkers, they eat, enjoyed their meals. This is where I was upset. When it came to getting the bill and keep in mind nowhere on the menu did it say they charge service fees. My entrée was $17 but when I got the bill, it was $24 with fees and taxes. it would have been nice to know that they're going to charge you extra fees just to sit down to eat and that service fee was not a tip. I had a glass of water and my entrée. Max, it should've been $20 including tip but it ended up costing me $27 with fees, taxes and tip. Keep in mind this is not a fancy sitdown restaurant. It's more like a fast casual. The food is good, but beware of the sneaky charges..
FUCKIN AH~ MAZING I will be back great service Good prices A HIT all around. Good lunch special. Greek food OUT DA PARK Bring yo ass
had to stop mid meal to take a pic because the food was delicious! the bread in the pan con lechón was perfectly crispy, fluffy, & buttery, & the sauce & pork in it were delicious as well. the vaca frita was really well-seasoned, & the yuca was very soft with a tasty mojo. would definitely come back & i highly recommend it! there's a parking lot with paybyphone across the street! $3/hr edit: we ordered a baklava with nutella & received an extra one on the house because they thought one wouldn't be enough (it was not) absolutely delicious & so kind of them.
This place was such a cute find, we got there on a Friday evening around 8 o'clock and it was pretty empty so we got seated right away. Our server was so kind and we got started on appetizers and drinks immediately. I will say that the drinks really good, they were strong, but still palatable. We ordered appetizers, they came out with the food, which is a bit odd, as appetizers we had hummus and pita slices. My partner got the Cuban sandwich which to me it just was OK, but my partner loved it. I ordered some Greek style chicken plate which was amazing. The Taziki sauce was on point and of course it came with a Mediterranean style salad and a little bit more of hummus on the side. Overall, I think this place is a great spot for anybody who doesn't want to break the bank but still wants a good quality food. Obviously the drinks up the bill but without the drinks, this would've been absolutely reasonable for just food.
I LOVE Cuban food- so when in Miami a Cuban meal is a must. Their vaca frita was so fresh it was literally steaming on my plate- and it was absolutely delicious. Paired with a corona and a lime, my meal was great. Service was amazing the bartender was so kind and attentive. Will definitely return when in Miami!
Best Cuban food in town ! We ate it so fast we couldn't take pics of the food ! Croquettas are amazing ! Ropa vieja tostones were so good and filling . Must try . Will be there again !
My husband and I had a lunch date here and we really enjoyed it. Our waitress was attentive, sweet and made us feel comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor. The food came out fresh and it was delicious. We found this Restaurant on TikTok and they did not disappoint. Thank you smugglers cocina Cubana! Keep up the good work.
I keep telling people to go by here since it's easily missed in all of the new businesses in Wynwood! 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! read more
There are times that no matter how high end and gentrified an area is, only Cuban comfort food will hit 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. read more
Love to see the Miami culture still alive and kicking. Smugglers is a Cuban/Greek restaurant. The owner 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 read more
My sister and I stopped into Smuggler's for a quick bite to eat before shopping the area. Paid parking garage parking is available. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Smuggler's offers outdoor seating; however, we opted for indoor seating with AC. We shared the Cuban Sandwich for $14.56. The menu showed the price as $14. Beer can be ordered to enjoy with your meal but we chose to stick with water during lunch. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and perfect size to share for a light lunch. This was the first Cuban sandwich I ate while in Miami so had nothing to compare it to as of yet. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall, Smuggler's hit the spot for lunch. Smuggler's needs to update their menu with the correct pricing. It is irritating and unacceptable to received tab's that do not match menu pricing. read more
Smugglers cocina Cubana located in Wynwood is a little place that serves Cuban food and Greek a bit of both worlds. My experience was kind of a hit or miss. I tried the hummus and that was tasty but the egg rolls just didn't taste good. The ropa vieja with rice and beans was delicious, and I tried the masitas de puerco and they were equally delicious. Shoutout to the owner and servers...top-notch. Best part is that they have a set up for karaoke and bingo, and my friend was able to host a fundraiser for cancer research. They went above and beyond to make it a memorable evening. Definitely will be back. read more
I had an awesome time for a bingo and karaoke event at Smugglers. It's a super cute cafe with very nice artwork and content worthy aesthetics. The food was really good. Also, service was good and friendly, I had the tostones with ropa vieja. The tostones were fried to the right consistency. And the meat was so flavorful and good. The $5 drink specials are great. I started on the sangria which was ok then we moved on to a pitcher of margarita. It was pretty good just way too much ice. It ended up being less than 5 cups worth of drinks for $25 because of the ice. Would have made out better buying 5 of the $5 specials. Otherwise Id definitely return to try more menu items and hang out with friends. read more
2 years ago
Food was good.. But waitor staff is sneaky. They charged gratuity automatically then doesn't let you know and hands a device to you where you then are expected to tip again.. Typically when they do that you can tell because the additional tip request is 3%, 5% and 7%.. They had 15%, 20% and 25% as the options.. And don't print out physical receipt so you would not know.. Business practices are terrible read more
2 years ago
Smugglers sits in the heart of Wynwood and features 2 restaurants under 1 roof. Cuban and Mediterranean. The vibe is always live and the staff always smiling. We attended a fun charity bingo event that's regularly held there. Definitely won't be our last. The food was delicious including their tostones and empanadas. read more
Parking was hard to find but it's Miami so expected. Was in Miami for a boxing event and three of my coworkers wanted to eat some Cuban food when we came across this on Google The service was great. The gentleman was very informative. This was going to be a quick meal so we just ordered our entrées. I ordered the Vaca Frita which is shredded beef fried with onions and tostones (fried plantain) with black beans. My plate was delicious and according to my coworkers, they eat, enjoyed their meals. This is where I was upset. When it came to getting the bill and keep in mind nowhere on the menu did it say they charge service fees. My entrée was $17 but when I got the bill, it was $24 with fees and taxes. it would have been nice to know that they're going to charge you extra fees just to sit down to eat and that service fee was not a tip. I had a glass of water and my entrée. Max, it should've been $20 including tip but it ended up costing me $27 with fees, taxes and tip. Keep in mind this is not a fancy sitdown restaurant. It's more like a fast casual. The food is good, but beware of the sneaky charges.. read more
1 year ago
FUCKIN AH~ MAZING I will be back great service Good prices A HIT all around. Good lunch special. Greek food OUT DA PARK Bring yo ass read more
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had to stop mid meal to take a pic because the food was delicious! the bread in the pan con lechón was perfectly crispy, fluffy, & buttery, & the sauce & pork in it were delicious as well. the vaca frita was really well-seasoned, & the yuca was very soft with a tasty mojo. would definitely come back & i highly recommend it! there's a parking lot with paybyphone across the street! $3/hr edit: we ordered a baklava with nutella & received an extra one on the house because they thought one wouldn't be enough (it was not) absolutely delicious & so kind of them. read more
2 years ago
This place was such a cute find, we got there on a Friday evening around 8 o'clock and it was pretty empty so we got seated right away. Our server was so kind and we got started on appetizers and drinks immediately. I will say that the drinks really good, they were strong, but still palatable. We ordered appetizers, they came out with the food, which is a bit odd, as appetizers we had hummus and pita slices. My partner got the Cuban sandwich which to me it just was OK, but my partner loved it. I ordered some Greek style chicken plate which was amazing. The Taziki sauce was on point and of course it came with a Mediterranean style salad and a little bit more of hummus on the side. Overall, I think this place is a great spot for anybody who doesn't want to break the bank but still wants a good quality food. Obviously the drinks up the bill but without the drinks, this would've been absolutely reasonable for just food. read more
2 years ago
I LOVE Cuban food- so when in Miami a Cuban meal is a must. Their vaca frita was so fresh it was literally steaming on my plate- and it was absolutely delicious. Paired with a corona and a lime, my meal was great. Service was amazing the bartender was so kind and attentive. Will definitely return when in Miami! read more
2 years ago
Best Cuban food in town ! We ate it so fast we couldn't take pics of the food ! Croquettas are amazing ! Ropa vieja tostones were so good and filling . Must try . Will be there again ! read more
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I ordered the Uber special quarter chicken with rice and black beans when we opened and cut the chicken it was raw I called them and I was told by the attendant there was nothing he could do he was there alone read more
3 years ago
My husband and I had a lunch date here and we really enjoyed it. Our waitress was attentive, sweet and made us feel comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor. The food came out fresh and it was delicious. We found this Restaurant on TikTok and they did not disappoint. Thank you smugglers cocina Cubana! Keep up the good work. read more
2 years ago
Delicious & authentic food at Smugglers! Cool decor also. Ticked away in the art district of Wynwood. read more
3 years ago
loved the decor/theme of this place. it needs improvement though. service and food wasn't that great. food took a long time and service was non existent i had to keep raising my hand. my friends cuban sandwich looked good and big. the vaca frita was filling but i wanted maduros, not black beans. eventually i got the correct side. tip is automatically included on the check. i've had better cuban food in New York and it's supposed to be better, more authentic in miami. read more
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This place has great vice city ambiance and even better cuban food Plus they also have spot on greek food read more
3 years ago
AMAZING authentic Cuban food with a bit of a twist! Everything is as really tasty and reasonably priced. Try this place out - they have to go orders as well as dine in plus a patio! read more
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Not a good cuban food place, the ham croquetas were tasteless. They are the same low quality frozen croquetas you get at the supermarket. The pork chicharrones were decent but too greasy.The only good item was the cuban sandwich. Normal service and not a good ambiance. Not coming back anytime soon. read more
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Great food and service. I had the lechon asado with yuca and black beans. My husband loved his Cuban sandwich! read more
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absolutely love it! food was great! Kim (serve) was friendly, helpful, and just a joy to be around great personally. read more
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170 NW 24th St
Miami, FL 33127
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