Guava Tree Cafe

Twice we have visited this location, and both times we left completely satisfied with our experiences. The quality of food is exceptional, and the taste is outstanding, leaving you craving more with every bite. The staff members are incredibly friendly, particularly a gentleman we encountered during our visits. Although we didn't catch his name, he is a Hispanic gentleman with braces who truly goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is perfect. His dedication to customer service is commendable, and he definitely deserves a raise!The menu boasts a wide variety of items, but the Caribbean-style rice and beans and ropa vieja stand out as the absolute best, according to our reviews and those of other patrons. These dishes are a must-try, and we can't wait to come back for seconds!Conveniently located in the Paseo del Norte shopping area at Tin can Alley, this spot is perfect for anyone looking for a delightful meal. Tin can alley as most as we know is a delightful atmosphere to relax with seating in the first and second flooring and best for balloon viewing with a small arcade.

This review is solely based on the sparkling lemonade I ordered! I didn't try the food. I was getting pho in the tin can alley and this place is right next to the pho place. I seen the stand alone restaurant for this cafe and wanted to try it, so once I seen it in the food court, I knew I had to at least get a beverage. They have lots of good flavors to choose from on their lemonade menu. I went with the papelon because I wasn't familiar with it and wanted to see what it was like. The lady told me it was basically their house lemonade and that it would be sweet but not overly sweet. The lemonade was really good. Tasted almost like honey or brown sugar with a hint of cinnamon vibe. It wasn't too sweet like she said but it definitely was more of a sweet flavor.It was a bit pricey for just lemonade but I really didn't mind once I tasted it. Tasted like good high quality ingredients are used!

Guava tree in tin can is always a fun spot to visit (I will note my favorite is the original location, but this location has longer hours).They have so many different things to choose from, my favorite is one of the Arepas. You can also do one of the combos, which is what I got on the most recent visit. The beef is so flavorful. I do wish I would've gotten an a wrap up because they're just my favorite but overall everything is still really good. We came during an odd hour, and it wasn't busy at all. Food came out really fast.The plantains are the best, I highly recommend getting one of the basket samplers on the side with both sweet and green plantains as well as the yucca fries.

We taught is was real PuertoRican food, but not really. We had a Cuban sandwich and a pernil sandwich (pigs leg) and they were eatable but no wow factor. It's a good thing it was on our way while traveling.

Amazing food! I usually order the Yucca fries and the Cubano! The best! Soooo delicious!!!

Guava Tree Cafe is freaking AMAZING! The Pernil was loaded with the most delicious pork and caramelized onions that really pushed my taste buds to a new appreciation for good food. I really love how crispy the bread was and the side of Yucca fries was delicious and a perfect pairing with the garlic aioli. The Luciano was full of delicious roasted vegetables and gave me a new understanding of how flavorful vegetables can be when in the kitchen of the right chef. I have had Cuban food and Yucca fries dozens of times but I would choose Guava Tree Cafe over any of the Cuban restaurants I have frequented in Miami.

Omg! I was raised in Dade and Broward Co. FL. The land of hundreds of Cuban restaurants and cafes/coffee shops. I haven't had a Cuban anywhere on earth as good as this one was. It brought my childhood in Coral Gables screaming back. The owner was there and waited on us. The sandwich was so crispy on the outside and the mojo pork, ham, cheese, mustard and pickles were a symphony of flavors. The yucca fries with the garlic aioli were banging too! The sandwich was a very nice size so the hubby and I shared. In today's economy, $15 for a sandwich and side that's shareable is a great deal. Not a crumb was left. Bravo to them. The service was quick and our food was piping hot. Tin Can Alley has a gem in their place, not to be missed!

There's a reason this authentic Latin counter is always twice as busy as the other spots at Tin Can: it's delicious and they take pride in their presentation and flavors. I think it's easy for New Mexicans (especially those who don't travel) to expect Latin food to be spicy - but this isn't New Mexican food, y'all. Expect, instead: rich and flavorful foods with potent savory spices like cinnamon and clove. Lots of tomato base and moist, falls-apart meats. Get the house special and try everything for fun! Highly recommend the Cubano & plantains. That sandwich is perfection, truly. Friendly service. Can be a little slow but it's because they want each plate perfect!

The arepas, oh my good ness, were so good! The pork was juicy and good amount of avocado was in there. Pretty filling! The tostones was okay. Not bad but I'd probably like the yucca fries more so will get that next time!! The sauces were great as well. One of them was really spicy haha. But I enjoy trying all three of the sauces! Love to have it again!

Made my first stop in at the Tin Can Alley location of this old favorite.Cubano 5/5 - This is one of the best hot sandwiches in town, hands down. If you've never had one, this is the place to get one.Yucca Fries 4/5 - A bit over-fried, but still good. Excellent dip.Fried Plantains 5/5 - Sweet, soft, delicious.Arepa Del Pero - 3/5 Shredded beef was great, but this one's better deconstructed. The gluten-free arepa doesn't taste quite right, and the ingredients were packed inside quite unevenly."Margarita" "Lemonade" - 4/5 Delicious, but can we just call this a limeade?Papelon "Lemonade" - 5/5 A real star. Very sweet. Unrefined sugar and lemon. I'd again prefer it a bit if we called it "papelon con limon" and avoided the misleading western "lemonade" context entirely, but it's still delicious and you should get one!