The Most Delicious Cuban in Miami

Puerto Sagua Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (3803) • $$

"I've been coming here for years and it's very old school. The food is what makes this place and they were the only ones that survived during the Covid pandemic. The staff are so friendly and they even gave me some garlic sauce to go. This place is epic."

FINKA Table & Tap

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3448) • $$

"I've been wanting to check out FINKA for quite some time now.I finally had reservations to dine here for a late lunch while I was out in Miami. I dined here during 4th of July and it was busy but not super busy. There was no wait and no reservations probably would have been fine. I came with one other person and got seated right away. We ended up ordering the following to share: Grill Anticucho Octopus- This was two octopus legs that was served with some crispy fried potatoes and a delicious red sauce. I really enjoyed it and it was a nice start to our meal. I highly recommend it if you like octopus. KFC- This was their version of korean fried chicken. The outer sauce was super sweet but I liked it. It came with a boniato bread that tasted almost like banana bread and was super moist and sweet. I didn't think it went with the chicken but it was really good on its own. As for the chicken, it was very moist and came out as 4 large pieces fried perfectly. Gochujang Noodles- This dish was slightly spicy and used sweet potato clear glass noodles. There were snow peas, large pieces of shrimp, cabbage, and other veggies. I really enjoyed it. We originally asked our server if 3 items was enough food because we were afraid it wouldn't be enough. She said it would be fine and I'm glad she did because it was the perfect amount without any leftovers (we didn't want to bring back food). The service was excellent. The server was really knowledgable and helpful. She also kept checking up on us to make sure we were okay. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. It has such a nice vibe and the bar area is really nice. It's great for small groups or large groups. The pricing here was reasonable. Parking is easy since they have their own lot. I would definitely come back."

Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2705) • $$

"I made a reservation for three (Ronnald, myself and my dog child) on Yelp the night before for lunch on Sunday. We found parking out front, it's paying street parking ($1.90 per hour) with pay to park. They open at 11am so several people were waiting but it went fast. We got seated in the large back patio. What gave me an instant good impression is how friendly and accepting they were with my little Elvis. Even when he was hanging out off leash but not bothering anyone they were kind.He served just like us in his bowl and got his own little plate:)We ordered the variety of appetizers Vitrola because I wanted to try several ones and this is a good deal to do so. Every single item on there was so delicious! I couldn't believe nothing was mediocre but all items were beyond excellent! I was so full I hardly had space for my media noche with fries. Serving is also very pleasing for the eye and social media! The plates are beautiful.Ronnald M got the churasco. Elvis had a little of everything and still wanted more :)Shoutout to our amazing server Sadys that served us with a smile including paying attention to my baby dog. She was on top of all and made it an extra pleasant experience. Highly recommended!This is a tourist hot spot but the prices are very good actually!!! You get the best experience as a tourist for little Havana while also having amazing food!!"

Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - Lincoln Road

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1655) • $$

"I cannot speak on the food, but this was a nice little stop during my vacation! The bar inside is pretty small, so since there were 3 of us we decided to grab a table outside. We were greeted with chips and salsa and menus. We knew we wanted to drink, so decided it made most sense to share a mojito pitcher. There were quite a few flavors to choose from, but we chatted and voted on kiwi. After ordering, we kinda just took in all the hustle and bustle -- we were in South Beach after all, so it was poppin! The mojito pitcher came in a few minutes, along with a glass for each of us. It was delicious -- minty and the kiwi flavor was there! The chips and salsa were satisfying all the way as well. The pitcher was expensive ($50), but such prices are expected down there. I'd come back to try the food!"

Moreno's Cuba

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1611) • $$

"We came here for a quick drink prior to our anniversary dinner. Stepping foot into Moreno's Cuba transported us to our long lost Cuban great grandmother's kitchen. We started off with a Coconut Mojito and a Mango Mojito . I always end up loving my honey's drink more than mine. His Coconut Mojito was on point! I'm usually not a fan of coconut unless it's a piña colada or holiday Coquito. Yes, I know that's weird but his drink was phenomenal. It was so good that we ended up trading the second round. I ordered the same thing he had and then we came back again the following day.The food menu looks pretty good. I told my hunny we should come back to grab a bite to eat. We couldn't dine in due to our anniversary dinner being elsewhere, but we did order the Ropa Vieja Empanadas with Cilantro Sauce. The empanadas were 3.5 out of 5. The cilantro sauce was the saving grace because it was mouthwatering amazing. Moreno's Cuba combines an eclectic style where vintage Miami meets Old Havana. Everything about this place is authentic from the old-school car outside where you can post a photo app to the lively music coming from the bar. Everything about this place is spot on this is where you need to be if you want to unwind relax or even dance a little bit. There's a 1950s Chevy Bel Air that adorns the walkway. There's outdoor seating with a funky vibe, couches, patio chairs, and a museum filled with exotic pictures, velvets, lamps, and a pretty ambience."

Las Olas Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1216) • $$

Ball & Chain

★★★★☆ 4 (1372) • $$

"We were able to pull this place up based on your Yelp reviews. I put in "seafood" for Little Havana, and this is what came up, although they had only a few seafood dishes.The hostess was unbothered. She took her time getting up off of her stool where she was fanning herself in order to haphazardly seat us. Thankfully, we had to go to the ladies' room, and when we returned, someone else was in our seat. Thus, we were able to be seated in a more welcoming space.Our happy efficient server made it better.Perfect guava daiquiri! Happy hour was buy one get one free!The tropical salad was delicious! The burger was good, but I expected more guava barbecue sauce to Cubanize it. The pork rice and beans dish was good as well, except the pork was a little dry.The live band began to play at 6:00, as did the DJ in the back. That was worth staying alone! They started doing fireworks at the bar, and other people started dancing.It was a great night. Worth returning."

Cafe La Trova

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1133) • $$

Doce Provisions

★★★★★ 4.5 (992) • $$

"Gorgeous hidden patio area makes outdoor dining a breeze. Loved the ambiance and the outdoor mural. The food was super rich- the chorizo croquettes were salty and heavy, I wish they came with more sauce to cut through and lighten the bite. But really interesting flavor. My partner had a chicken rice (arroz imperial) dish that was flavorful but I wish it was slightly more aesthetic than just a blob of cheese on top. The passion fruit mojito was the perfect drink super light and refreshing! Space was awesome, food was decent but overpriced for what it was which is standard meats, rice, cheese, chicken. Think we spent a little over $70 on a light dinner."

La Mulata Latin Restaurant Miami Beach

★★★★★ 4.7 (831) • $$

"Review #1,500!! And I couldn't think of a more deserving spot than La Mulata! La Mulata is a local, traditional, family owned Cuban spot sitting at the corner of Española Way and Washington Avenue in South Beach. On our first night in Miami, we of course were scoping out Latin/Cuban spots that were within walking distance of our hotel, and La Mulata popped up and became the spot! Yelp certainly did not steer us wrong with this one. La Mulata is a small spot, possibly more seating outdoors than indoors! They have a small bar you can belly up to in addition to a few two and four tops inside. Outside, the sidewalks are set with the same variety of tables but are covered and spaced out with fans to keep those who are brave enough to eat outdoors cool. We opted for an indoor table by the window, so we got the essence of outdoors with the comfort of indoors. To keep in theme, La Mulata has an old Havana style in decor from floor to ceiling. Lots of vibrant colors, artwork and even a clothes line draped with clothes draped from window to window above the tables. To start our experience we tossed an order in for chicken empanadas and a round of mango mojitos. Both were phenomenal, especially the mojito! For dinner we went super traditional with a Cuban sandwich on one side and the ropa vieja on the other. Both dishes were expertly prepared, hot, fresh and delivered to the table within just a few moment. To make a long story short, it was delicious!!As if the food wasn't good enough, the service we received from entry to exit was next level! Lany, our server was beyond friendly and an absolutely pleasure! She was kind, funny, and easily the best waitress we had while in Miami! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at La Mulata. It certainly made the recommendation list, along with the "must return" list!"

Sazon Cuban Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (1012) • $$

"If you are looking for authentic, delicious Cuban food, you have to try Sazon. I recommend you start with their Pina Colada. It is absolutely delicious and comes with a fresh pineapple slice .For your entree, I suggest the Lechon Asado with a side of yellow rice and sweet plantains. The pork is so soft and is roasted to perfection. The yellow rice adds color, and to me, there is nothing like a sweet plaintain.The service was great, but when you arrive you may have to wait for a table, especially at dinner time."

News Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (1395) • $$

"Nice location and a fun breakfast menu, as well as lots of cocktails. Service was fast and food flavorful. Nice breakfast facing the beach."

Havana Vieja Latin Restaurant Miami Beach

★★★★★ 4.5 (592) • $$

"Amazinggg vibes here! My friends and I came for lunch and loved it. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly! The food was great and the presentation and restaurant itself was cute. Loved it!"

La Carreta

★★★★☆ 3.6 (915)

Bella Cuba

★★★★☆ 4.1 (671) • $$

"Food was absolutely spectacular. Wish I could finish my plate but it was such good portions and I KNEW I had to save room for dessert and coffee. Our waiter knew exactly what he was talking about and gave great recommendations. They even had off the menus specials. That night they had red snapper with creamy white sauce. My friend got it and let me try a bite and it was so good. Our other friend got the ox tail stew and I am still thinking about it. Very fun ambiance. Seemed like everyone there was having a birthday and the staff was all singing and having fun."

Playa Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (611)

"A chill location to experience great Cuban food in South Beach. Easy to walk to and there is Bar top seating or you could easily take it to go. Everyone is extremely friendly and make great suggestions! Most agree that you can't go wrong with any option. I loved my chicken fajitas and the butter avocado and fresh tortilla gave it the extra mile. The fajita sauce was just too good. The yellow rice was a great side, very fresh rice too. My friends had the Cuban and chicken sandwiches. Both loved them and I definitely enjoyed the Cuban sandwich as well. Honestly you can't go wrong with any choice."

El Mago De Las Fritas

★★★★★ 4.7 (438)

"Outstanding and classic Cuban diner with great sandwiches and the nicest people. Definitely a do not miss in Little Havana to get the authentic Miami Cuban experience."

Sergios

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (883) • $$

El Cristo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (624) • $$

"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..."

YUCA 105

★★★★★ 4.6 (421) • $$$

"Why doesn't this place have more customers?? They deserve way more hype than some other famous places in SoBe. All the food we tried here tasted fresh and delicious. In fact, their ceviche was the best I had in Miami despite going to a lot of other famous Peruvian places (Cviche 105, Manta, etc.)"

Sergio's Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (689) • $$

"Sergio's has been excruciatingly disappointing lately. Discouraging because they are probably one of the best locations to go to for delicious food at any time of day but it is so difficult to give a high rating when their customer service has been at its lowest failing point. The wait times are terrible so please don't come hungry.We were asked to wait until we had to eventually separate our group because we couldn't wait any longer after an hour wait. The food that came out was great but again, wish they would offer more seating arrangements or possibilities to wait elsewhere."

MesaMar Seafood Table

★★★★☆ 4.3 (428) • $$$

"I came here today with my two friends to sample the Miami spice 2024 lunch menu. It did not disappoint. I ordered the following - Fried Calamari. This was so, so fresh. The calamari were soft and not chewy at all. The batter was so light and crispy. A great appetizer.My friends had the tuna tacos. I sampled a bit, and they were also very good. The tuna was extremely fresh.For my main I ordered the Linguini with Shrimp. This came with a finger licking garlic, butter, white wine, and parsley sauce. A solid dish.My friends ordered the Branzino and salmon. They stated they were very pleased with their choices.For dessert we all had their flan. This was also pleasant, although I wish there was more caramel sauce served with it. We also had a cappuccino each to round off our lunch. Not only did they look pretty, but they were wonderful too.The decor is pleasant. Look at my photographs to see their unusual bottle themed chandelier. The service was also top notch. A five stars from me."

Caja Caliente

★★★★★ 4.5 (383) • $$

Airport Cafe & Liquors

★★★★☆ 4.4 (377) • $$

"This whole in the wall is near the airport. When you walk in one side is bar/restaurant and the other side is the liquor store. We came because we got dropped off early for our flight and wanted something outside of the airport. This place was full of people and you can tell a lot of regulars come here. Food was amazing! And their cafe con leche was sooo good. The burgers are huge and sharable. We got the two most popular burgers and both were flavorful. Next time I'm in Miami this will be my first stop"

Barrio Latino Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (433) • $$

"I was looking for some Cuban food in the area, and this place happened to be within walking distance of my hotel. I came by for dinner on a Monday at around 7, and it wasn't too crowded. To start, I had the grilled Argentinian provolone cheese. I knew I wouldn't be able to finish this myself but I wanted to try it anyway. It was perfectly melty, and was nice with the tomato it was topped with, and the toasted garlic butter Cuban bread they give you at the start of the meal. Eat it quick though because once it starts cooling off, the cheese gets hard and it's difficult to eat. For my main, I had the fried pork chunks. It comes with your choice of two sides so I went with the rice and beans, and some broccoli. The pork was served on top of avocado sauce, which I wish they had put on the side. The oil from the pork mixed in with the sauce, making it kind of separated. Some pork chunks were good (the fattier ones), but they were mostly dry. I didn't care for the rice and beans. They do give pretty big portions here though. Maybe I just didn't order the right thing. Looking back, it seems more like an Argentinian restaurant, and they probably just threw a few Cuban items on the menu.If you're looking for Cuban food, this ain't it."

Casablanca On The Bay

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (648) • $$$

"Went to Casablanca on the bay for a family dinner and it was great! Very nice views, good service and the food was good! The restaurant itself is a bit outdated but that didn't take away fro nether experience."

Sergio's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (518) • $$

"We love this place when we don't feel like cooking breakfast or dinner. It's typically not too busy, and you can get seated within 5 minutes, if not immediately. The service is usually pretty great and everyone is attentive and food is reasonably priced. On our particular visit we ordered Ropa Vieja. With rice and beans and Maduro it makes this a solid meal that never disappoints. Our server Juan was friendly and very attentive. His positive attitude made our visit enjoyable. I wanted to take photos but we were hungry, so hopefully next time!"

El Pub

★★★★☆ 3.5 (504) • $$

"We were told El Pub was known for their empanadas and they did not disappoint! The restaurant was BUSY on Sunday afternoon. Thank goodness they have a to-go window. We quickly ordered and the empanadas were ready in less than 5 minutes. The beef empanadas were bomb. The pastry was so flakey and buttery - ugh, I would've enjoyed that crust without the filling. lol but they do pack in the beef! The hot sauce they serve with it adds a nice kick of flavor. Definitely a must try when you're in Little Havana!"

El Tropico Cuban Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (404)

"I ordered a fresh orange juice, 2 empanadas and cooked chicken for my dog. It took a very long time for anything to come out. After a half hour I got my empanadas but no chicken in sight. The ham and cheese empanada was very think. The chicken one was very dry. The fresh juice was delicious but you can't do much wrong there.I spent an hour here pretty much sit and wait.Service is good but understaffed and there for far too slow. If you come here you'll spend time!"

Cuban Guys - Kendall

★★★★☆ 3.8 (390) • $

"Wow! So im out in Kendall on business from California and I had 1 personal goal. To get a Cuban sandwich. Well I dont know whats good or where to start. So I just Uber eats this place cause it looked bomb! Well heres my review! Great job guys!"

Kuba Cabana

★★★★☆ 3.8 (379) • $$

"We went in here with no reservations and surprisingly got seated right away. The service is what gives this 4 stars. The attention that servers give is unmatched. The music is semi loud but it's a Cuban place so you should expect it. Service, music and decor was top tier and just amazing. But not all of the food was good. The arroz de campo was ok but was missing flavor and not what we were expecting when we received it.The tres leche dessert was amazing. I would go back just for this and drinks. Amazing, and the little car outside, great touch. The price is high and the drinks are worth it same with dessert and customer service as well. Otherwise the music and customer service definitely makes me want to come back. As well as the dessert"

Esquina Cubana Latin Restaurant Miami Beach

★★★★★ 4.6 (239) • $$

"Although I was only in Miami for a few days, I was able to squeeze in two visits here and each time I left feeling so happy and content.My hotel was just a block over and the festive patio space was so inviting that I had to pop in. Both times, I ordered the shrimp ceviche and it was so fresh and delicious! Even though this is listed as an appetizer, the shrimp are rather large so I found it to be such a refreshing, protein packed light meal while in the midst of nonstop grazing at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Their classic mojito was absolute perfection as well - not too sweet, well mixed and beautifully garnished. Service was always great as well! Can't ask for much more!"

Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (314) • $$

"2nd time here and it was even better than the 1st. Highly recommend the Appetizer sampler and Cuban Sampler. It was so nice. Sat outdoors along Ocean Dr. it wasn't too busy so the atmosphere was nice. The lechon butest... I can eat that for days it was insanely good."

Casavana Cuban Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (368) • $$

"I had the best plantain soup here. It tasted like a pastele, so yummy! service was ok, had to chase down our waitress a bit, but she was nice. The restaurant is clean and was pretty big."

Caña Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (216) • $$

"Had a really nice breakfast here before heading to the airport. They open at 6:30am so it's a great option if you have to start your day on the earlier side.My server was wonderful. Super friendly an accommodating. I ordered an oat milk cappuccino, the avocado toast (delicious), and a side of chicken sausage for good measure. I cleaned my plate so I obviously enjoyed my meal.The restaurant itself is really nicely set up. It's definitely a warm, welcoming area, and the decor was beautiful. The only thing I wasn't crazy about were the booths. The one I ended up sitting at was a bit uncomfortable. I had to wiggle in carefully since the table itself was too big for the arrangement, but nothing too terrible."