Calle Dragones

Cuba, Cuba, Cuba... what have you done to me? For me, 10/10! 100%! Can you just make a chair and sign for me at your beautiful bar? Ok, sometimes you just want cabaret and great rum with food! Come down here and be the judge for yourself! Happy Hour is a great deal for those fighting inflation in the U.S. right now. From the drinks, service, ambiance and music, it's a win! Make a reservation and be open minded. The history of this place and the chef along with the talented Bartenders (Gracias Juan) make it a beautiful marriage! I didn't want to leave. It's all about the intimacy and small details. They say cabaret started in Paris in 1881. Was brought to the Stars and Stripes in 1911. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Looking forward to my return. Bring the good rum out and I'll see you on a rainy day. Get ready to dance around the tables and let your inner self be free! See you soon! Xoxo

Truly a hidden gem on the quieter side of Calle Ocho. With limited street parking and live performances later in the evening, this is definitely a first stop of the night kind of place for me. They have happy hour from 5pm-7:30pm, and on the weekend we went, we were the only party there for the majority of that time frame.I almost don't want to share the secret of Calle Dragones, but I want them to stick around. Their indoor space is decorated like a theater, with sculptures and velvet seating in the main dining room. Their outdoor space, when the weather is nice, have a few bar tops and a smoking area. During HH, their delicious and beautiful cocktails are $8-10. The bartenders are friendly, and let us see all the fun glassware before we picked our drinks. Some are creative, some are classic, some are downright dangerous because they're so well-made, and we stayed one round longer than we had planned because we loved the live music that started around 7pm.The food...is another story. Come with high expectations for drinks, and low expectations for food. Of the bites we ordered, 3 out of the 5 we chose were unavailable. The pork belly and maduros were 3 rangoon shaped dumplings that weren't satisfying, and the chicken croquetas were better but a little greasy in a way that didn't match the cocktails we were enjoying.All in all, I enjoyed this spot for a drink or three, but make plans to dine elsewhere.

My husband and I recently came here for pre-dinner drinks and apps on a date night. It was 5:30 p.m. on a Saturday and the place was absolutely empty - but I'm sure it picks up in the evening! We sat at the bar and got a few drinks and tried the ahi tuna (small portion, good happy hour price, and good flavor). The service was fine - we were told they didn't have the tuna, order a different appetizer, and then the tuna came out anyways. We will definitely come back to try a full dinner service.

Came to Calle Dragones with my best friend for my birthday celebration. My experience here was 10/10. My friends and I decided to do the Miami Spice menu and were also able to order other items off the regular menu. I love that we were able to do this as a lot of restaurants do not always allow this. The food was excellent. The coffee rubbed churrasco was fantastic. The lechon dumplings were also great and such a unique twist on an Asian dish. The drinks are fun and the performances make for a great time. The service was great and quick. Our waitress was super attentive. I would absolutely come back

My recent date night at Calle Dragones in Miami was incredible! We sat at a table near the bar, which gave us a great view of the live music group playing that night, adding so much to the ambiance. The restaurant has a vibrant, lively atmosphere with an elegant twist that made the evening feel special. The food was delicious, full of bold flavors and perfectly cooked. The cocktails were unique and made to perfection. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and the entire experience was seamless. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Miami, Calle Dragones is the place to go!

Best place in miami for modern Cuban food and cocktails. The place is beautiful and have lavender music and DJ some times

The food was delicious! This restaurant is in downtown 8th street and portrays a Cuban/Asian fusion within their dishes. The vibes were spectacular. We came on a Sunday evening and surprisingly it wasn't packed. The service was great since it wasn't too busy we were assisted right away to our table. We made a reservation and didn't have to wait. The server allowed me to pick our table. I ordered the 3 course meal and there were a couple of different choices to chose from. As an appetizer I had the chicken croquettes which were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can tell they made them fresh because they were nice and warm. As an entree I had the Asian inspired shrimp which was on a bed of rice noodles and veggies. I enjoyed it, I wish there were a bit more of the rice noodles though. My friend enjoyed the octopus that was drenched in a puréed yuca, this was extremely yummy. The presentation of each dish was beautiful. We ordered a few drinks; I had a couple espresso martinis which were good. The Celsius mojito was amazing, I ordered it with the mango, passionfruit Celsius. It really gives it a nice wist on the original mojito. The server provided a round of shots for my friends birthday that were complimentary, they tasted like mini piña coladas. The crema de catalana was good but was more of a rice pudding consistency, not what I was expecting but still good. Also 20% gratuity was already included, our server was really great so he deserved it. Overall we had a great time at Calle Dragones, would come back. PS there is a lot across the street where you can park or street parking as well.

Came here for Miami Spice for their $45 set price dinner menu. Vibes/ambiance was great with the live music and quick service. Food was delicious and good portions. Their signature cocktails all came in fun glassware!

My family and I celebrated my dad's birthday at a restaurant, and we had a really good time. The restaurant had a decor that reminded me of the movie Scarface. The food was fantastic, and our favorite was the short ribs. We also ordered a few appetizers, which tasted okay. We particularly enjoyed their guajiro cocktail. The waitress was kind and accommodating, but the hostess seemed a bit on edge and came off as intense about the dress code and cake restrictions, which we were not informed of beforehand as we never received a text from the restaurant regarding these policies. Aside from that, the entertainment was delightful and engaging.

Okay, this place has the vibe! I loved it from the moment I walked in... but make sure you have a reservation because it gets packed! We had to wait about 45 mins for our reserved tables which was meh, but staff brought out Prosecco for us so it was a win.If you HAVE to get appetizers, get the lechón dumplings or the maripositas. Honestly the dumplings were some of the best I've ever had, and the maripositas were presented as two little bags, with the dipping sauce in the center. Magnificent.Drinks wise, I would recommend the Sanya. I ordered the Ennegua and I was able to finish it, but after someone else got the Sanya and we tried it, we all ended up ordering one for ourselves. IMO, best drink in the house. I loved how my drink was presented though.I had the kimchi fried rice with truffle and it was good, but not spectacular. However, our friends had the duck confit fried rice and it was sensational. Same goes for the short rib. If I was back, I would hover around those specific dishes.Desserts wise, I would go straight to the flan. The crema catalana was a bit forgettable, but the flan was very good.Solid food for the most part but the vibe is way too good. Take your dancing shoes and get ready for performances. Easy 5/5.