El Cristo Restaurant

While in Miami recently, I Yelped for the best Cuban breakfast place and this one had the top reviews. It wasn't crowded early on a Saturday so four of us sat inside and enjoyed traditional Cuban breakfasts and cafe con leche. Everything was pretty good: The food, service and seating area. One hiccup: I received a $20 off offer (of a $100 purchase) by checking into Yelp when I arrived. None of the staff was familiar with the offer even though there were Yelp stickers on their doors. I wasn't about to leave without getting the discount so I remained firm and they eventually relented after calling someone. I was then told, "You'd better give us a good review!" OK, here it is...

Let me begin by saying we initially visited a highly popular Cuban restaurant nearby, but I wish we had chosen this place first. As we passed by its charming enclosed patio shaded with trees, it immediately caught our eye. Stepping inside, the hospitality was exceptional--from the welcoming hostess to the attentive waiter and even the gentleman who surprised us with a complimentary beer. We were promptly seated, and our drinks arrived swiftly. Although smaller in size, the tables were well-spaced, offering more room to maneuver compared to the other restaurant.Now, onto the food. I can't stress enough how we should have started here! The Ropa Vieja and beef Empanadas burst with flavor, and the empanadas were generously filled with beef, perfectly complemented by their flaky crust. The interior ambiance was pleasant with effective air conditioning and comfortable seating.Despite not having a long line outside, this place truly deserves one. It's a hidden gem right on the strip. Avoid the overly crowded spot (Salas) because the food quality there didn't match up.

Service is really bad here the big man who's the hostess couldn't be bothered to seat us really was the vibe, when he sat us down he then went to the table next door to keep chatting with that customer. Very annoying. They also sat us on the street with all the other tourists lol probably to appear busy. After 7 they blast the Latin music it was so hard to hear people talk. The waitress came over to get our order. I'm basic AF and got the ropa vieja and to be honest it was very mid to me. My partner got the special which was the stewed oxtail and while both came out looking nice they were like warm. The mojo rice and plantains were good. Sitting on the street with people walking by gets noisy I recommend going on the side patio or inside. Overall the place was okay but it felt grimy

La atencion excelente , la comida exquisita muy bien elaborada y rica un lugar acogedor , las margaritas no tienen buena calidad

Part of a little Havana tour. Very good Cuban coffee. Empanada had a very nice crunch. Ground beef with potatoes on the inside. A lot of different sauce options depending how spicy you want it.

We went today and the waiter Lazaro recommended a wonderful Cuban lager, the Cuban sandwich, the ceviche and the arroz imperial and they were all wonderful. We have had ceviche but this one was phenomenal. The arroz dish was out of this world. Lazaro was so friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole experience great. We just moved to Miami and we'll definitely go back!

Food was amazing, great breakfast. Very friendly service & welcoming to travelers. Lovely music, art, & overall ambience. 10/10

OMG! The food is amazing. My husband and I are visiting from Chicago and spoken happy we stopped for lunch. Yenny offered great service during our visit. I highly recommend this restaurant!Rick and Brenda

This is an amazing breakfast place here on the strip! The food is fresh, and everyone is pleasant, Jose took great care of us as we were making a small stop before our flight back to Los Angeles. The coffee is great, fresh, squeezed, orange juice in the morning, the breakfast platters are amazing! Hospitality is so great, and accommodating!

The food and ambiance of the place is definitely worth a try. The decor, foods, drinks is definitely a must. I came in with family and we all had a great time. Our waiter, Lazaro even gave my daughter a complimentary cake because she is graduating from college. What I loved most was the braised oxtail in a tomato sauce. It was beyond delicious. Tender and very flavorful. That dish is a must try!! If you ever have a chance to visit Little Havana in Miami this is the place.