Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine

Perfect location and food for a large party of 9! People from 7-60 years of age. Great selection and service Enjoyed the ability to sit outside and people watch while having dinner.The Fried Pork cubes were excellent.Great Mojitos!

We were in town staying at the Marriott next door. Our 1st night in town we decided to try this restaurant and the food did not disappoint. It was a weeknight and we were a party of 2 so we were immediately seated. We chose inside seating - I love the decor , the lighting, and the ambiance. My husband got the Cuban while I opted for a sampler plate. They delivered complimentary plantain chips to the table while we waited on food. The cuban came with a 2nd version of plantain chips (the longer strips vs the circles). The sampler had their famous Chicken, Ropa Vieja, and Lechon (pork) plus white rice, black beans, and maduros. The Lechon was good but my favorite of everything was the Ropa Vieja. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is the service. I felt our waiter was not attentive. I am understanding and would not deduct a star for the staff being busy. However, that was not the case. At one point, I was looking for our waiter because it had been a bit and we were in need of something. As I looked around I found him hanging out behind the bar on his phone. Later when we were ready for checks, this was again the case. All that said, I would eat here again because the food is delicious. Hopefully the staff will improve their attentiveness.

First time visitor from California. Ate dinner here with my hubby. We sat inside cuz the humidity was too much for me - I never acclimated the way he did.We ordered the empanadas (ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS), the Cuban sandwich (tasty), and the Griddled fish (superb). We loved every bite. There was also a magician (Magic Taylor??) - he did an awesome little magic show. We truly enjoyed the dinner and the magic show. My favorites are the empanadas and the plantains!! I forgot to take pics of my dinner (cause I was too busy stuffing my face), but hubby got a shot of his sandwich.

This place was absolutely fantastic!! The ambiance was great and I the inside had ac where we felt comfortable. My friends and I only wanted a small snack and to have some Cuban food. This place is limited on veggie options, although that is to be expected of Cuban food. The service was quick and easy. Our waitress had some great suggestions for us. I shared the chopped salad with my friend, which included a cilantro dressing and plantains and my other friend had the steak empanadas. I highly suggest this place is you're around the beautiful espanola way!

Loved this restaurant. When we arrived for lunch, we were seated right away. They brought out complimentary plantain chips with a yummy sauce that tasted like cilantro lime sauce. We split the cubano sandwich and had some margaritas. The margarita was probably one of the BEST that I have ever had. The cubano sandwich was good. The bread was a little too toasted for my liking, but it was still good. Our waiter was very friendly and we really enjoyed our experience. They have live music at night that I wished we could have went back for.

Stopped by here for lunch on a girls trip. We both got a cuban sandwhich and it was so delicious!! What made our experience 5 star was the amazing staff. Our waiter Yorhander was incredibly friendly and made sure we had a great lunch! . Jorge was the owner and he stopped and chatted for a while. They both seemed to love what they do and gave us great recommendations for our stay! Would highly recommend coming here your next time in Miami!!

We came here to try authentic Cuban food and we were not disappointed. The food, service and the atmosphere were amazing.Our host was very hospitable and had good sense of humor. We ordered Cuban beer and Spicy Margarita for drinks. And ordered "Cuban Burger" and "Cuban Sandwich" for our dinner. Drinks were really good and our food was very delicious and a bit heavy. I recommend sharing a plate lol. The food is generally saltier than other cuisines.

Since everything else in the area is basically a tourist trap, this was a welcomed surprise. Everything had really good flavor. My only gripe was the dryness of the chicken

We dropped in here at the suggestion of a friend and, boy, are we glad we did!I ordered La Orquesta Cubana, a "Tour of Cuba" of sorts. Consisting of Havana 1957 chicken, ropa vieja, lechon, rice, black beans, and plantains, La Orquesta Cubana was quite delicious and filling!The service was friendly and prompt, and the ambiance for this evening was very festive with what appeared to be a private party with live musical and dance performances!Overall, Havana 1957 is a fine restaurant with a lot of excellent choices on the menu, which makes me anticipate a return trip back to Miami in the near future!

Oceanfront outside eating -- who can beat that? The sand dunes block most of the view, but you are right across from the beach at least.I was excited to eat Cuban but had underwhelmed by the Cuban sandwich! After I finished eating, I went to the restroom to wash my hands and there was a picture from the Miami Herald about the restaurant's Cuban sandwich being the best in the city -- with avocado! My sandwich didn't have avocado, and that would have made a difference! Unfortunately, I recently had a better Cuban sandwich at a Florida airport!The Cuban burger we ordered was excellent, as were the croquettes. Pork belly sandwich was a little dry.After all of this, I would come back just for the view -- this enough to warrant a return visit!