La Cumbancha

★★★★☆ 4.1 (40)

"This place is a VIBE! You are greeted by friendly staff upon walking in. The hostess made sure to clear a spot for us at the bar. Walking into here feels like walking into a little piece of Cuba. They have live music every night and wow they were amazing!! People were dancing knf and having a good time. What I loved the most was that the staff even took dance breaks and genuinely looked like they enjoyed their job.The cocktails were spectacular, artisanal, beautiful, and only $15! I had the Papillon it tasted like drinking a jolly rancher without the excess sweetness. The best drink I believe was their speciality one the espresso old fashion - wowww. The food options were great too. The star of the show were the oxtail croquetas. The ceviche needed more leche de Tigre but still very good. I will be back for good music, delicious cocktails, and to try entrees! Would also love for the Yelp Elite community to link up with here (hint hint!)"

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."

Don Toston Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (89)

Habana Con B

★★★★★ 5 (41) • $$

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."

Arahi's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (92) • $

"Discount Cuban Food.Three of us ate for $30 in total ... not too bad.Coffee, rice, beans and maduros were absolutely wonderful.Mains, soups and baked goods were meh.On the plain meat I got served for my main course (Liver with onions and green peppers), I forgot about the hot sauce on my table.I have little doubt that hot sauce would have helped a lot.* * *Arahi's is on the eastern fringe of Little Havana.Go west on Calle Ocho and you hit the epicenter of the Little Havana tourist zone.This part of Calle Ocho is to be avoided like the plague.Go farther west and you are in Cafe Versailles and La Carreta land.Once again Cuban paradise has been restored.* * *You are not here for legendary Cuban.You go to Havana Harry's for that.You are not here for portions that are massive beyond massive beyond massive.Again you go to Havana Harry's for that.You are here for everyday Plain Jane Cuban at an attractive price.The place is 2/3 full most of the time - which is pretty good.Nearly all of the customers are old Cubans.There is not a tourist to be seen.The menu is written in illegible handwriting on a plastic board.Bring your reading glasses.Bring your willingness to take random guesses as to what the more incomprehensible lines actually mean.But there is more to like than to dislike.If you ate here regularly, you would find the main dishes they have here that are actually pretty good.* * *If you go to one and only one Cuban restaurant in Miami,Arahi's bakery shouldn't be it.If live in Miami, you are not made of money, and the rent for your apartment is killing you,Arahi's looks better and better."

Call Me Cuban

★★★★☆ 4.3 (151) • $$

"When visiting Miami, you hope the food is over the top. When going to a high tourist area such as Miami Beach, the food, ambiance, atmosphere, and experience better have that wow factor that will impress you from start to finish. After walking up and down South Beach all afternoon, my lady and I finally agreed to dine at "Call Me Cuban". Located at 1300 Ocean Drive in the heart of Miami Beach, this place is tucked right next to the Cardozo Hotel and adjacent to 13th St. As with all businesses in this area, parking is virtually nonexistent so it is best to arrive here by foot or rideshare. Or if you're fortunate enough, there are several hotels in close proximity to this place. Even though they've only been opened since 2021, the high amount of positive Yelp reviews made this place a must-try for my lady and I. We arrived during the afternoon of Sunday 3/17/2024 at around 3:35pm in which would be a late-lunch/early-dinner. Since it was a beautiful warm 84°F day, we opted to sit outside where you can get a full view of the park and beach only a couple hundred feet away.If you do plan on dining inside, this place has a dazzling interior including a pink neon sign that reads "Miami Made me do it!", a hot pink piano, colorful lighting, and comfy snakeskin lounge chairs. The entire representation of Cuba is apparent here as everything is presented quite beautifully. Best of all, this place has very generous hours of operation being open Monday-Friday from 9am-11pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9am-12am. This includes several rotating menus including Brunch, Happy Hour, Cocktails, and standard food menu.Since I was starving, I decided on ordering an appetizer of their "Tostones" (crispy fried plantains). My main entrée was their "Vaca Frita" which consisted of caramelized crust angus beef topped with onions, Mojo, Moro, and Maduro. My lady went with their "Guacamole A La Cubana" as her appetizer of choice. This used fresh avocados, jalapeño pico de gallo, and crispy Malanga chips. She opted for their "Pollo Cuban Tacos" which use lemongrass chicken, coriander, and cilantro topped with roasted pineapples, pico de gallo, and guacamole cream. Finally, we opted for a bucket of iced cold Coronas; only $20 for four! Not a bad deal considering you're at the heart of South Beach.As far as my angus beef, it was seasoned and cooked to perfection as the meat was very tender while I could taste the authentic Cuban seasonings. My plantains were also quite delicious as they gave me four very generous pieces that were caramelized to perfection. And the crispy Tostones had an excellent crispiness when dipped in the dressing. Even the Cuban rice w/black beans tasted delicious. I also had a couple bites of her taco and the chicken tasted moist and above average. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating as she always made sure we were being taken care of.I will say that I was somewhat quite hesitant eating a big meal at South Beach since prices tend to be significantly higher than other parts of Miami. But this place was actually reasonably priced as we were able to stay full throughout the rest of the afternoon. All in all, I am going to give "Call Me Cuban" a perfect and unanimous five-star Yelp review. Excellent food, service, ambiance, and a great overall experience!"

Cubatón Sandwich Shop

★★★★★ 4.8 (78) • $$

"After the beach, we were looking for Cuban sammie but everything in the area seemed like tourist traps. I don't think Cuban sandwiches should cost $15. Then, I found Cubaton via Yelp and it looked decent. So we stopped in on a Sunday at around 4. I had Pan con Lechon (slow-roasted mojo-marinated pork, mojo onion, & garlic-cilantro aioli) and Hubby had the Original Hot Honey Cubano (slow-roasted mojo-marinated pork, smoked ham, melted swiss, pickled jalapeño, mustard, & hot honey). I was expecting the pan con lechon to be dry but thankfully it wasn't. I liked the pickled onions. The sandwich could have used more aioli. The hot honey cubano was meh. I think there was just too much going on there, but we took that risk. Should have just stuck to the original. Maybe that one is better. It's not bad if you happen to be in the area, but if I was looking for a go-to Cubano shop, this wouldn't be it. P.S. Check out their bathroom. It has a fun theme."

Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (481) • $$

"As good as the first time. The best Cuban sandwiches in miami, period. Try out Cuban or Double Cuban - both are to die for. You can also run into David Beckham. Gloria Estefan and a few other celebs."

Havana Harry's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (2338) • $$

"WoW. Cuban food. This place rocks, no wonder it is so popular. They have a separate menu for their Miami Spice months. But I got to peak at their regular menu and there's nothing regular about it. It is vast. There are so many options. Beef, Pork, Seafood.. Combinations. Make sure you save some room for dessert also! Don't forget the cafe. It might take the rest of my lifetime to try a little bit of everything from there. First they start you out with a basket of mini cuban breads. It's a trap. Only eat 1 and save yourself for the rest of your meal. I ate three and I could not make it to dessert. In this Miami Spice, drinks were included. We opted for their Naturale Juices. The mango and passion fruit were so good. Not too sweet either but bright. So good! For apps, I tried their Croquetas Basket which came with 2 Ham, 2 Chorizo, and 2 Chicken croquetas. Delish. I took a ham croqueta and smushed it in one of those cuban breads to make a mini croqueta sandwich - try it. We also got the Maraquitas - a classic staple. The garlic oil that comes with it is garlicky and salty, so good. For entree, I got the Arroz Imperial which to me is a delicacy because I don't have it often. It's literally rice and mayonaise with chicken, but this version came with ham. Then, there's a thick top layer of cheese that's been baked. It is a carbohydrate heaven. So good. We also got to sample the Fish Chicharrones which isn't crispy like the chips - but moreover like a fried fish. It comes with an side of rice, so we paired it with black rice and beans. YUM. I love this place."

Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1507) • $$

"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."

Polo Norte Kendall

★★★☆☆ 3 (200) • $$

Cuban Guys - Palmetto Bay

★★★★☆ 3.9 (85)

"Went to the first time last night , easy to find , plenty of free parking lots, a restaurant for delicious Cuban sandwich and more , they have tables and chairs , you order in the counter and they take you the food to you , they were not hungry for your money like other restaurants that when you buy a soda or a sandwich they put you the screen in front of you to charge you 20 or 30 percent tip , here is not the case , it is like Burger King or Wendy's etc The food was delicious, the place was busy and people seems to be enjoying their food We had a steak Cuban sandwich and taste it excellent, we also order frita cubana that was special for 4 dollars and was good too"

Cortadito Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (140) • $$

"My family stumbled on Cortadito Coffee House while we were exploring a bit in Coral Gables on a recent trip. We had some time to kill before our reservation in Bulla nearby. We decided to have some Cuban Coffee.We walked in and loved the ambience of the place. It gives a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. My mom loved the swing seat at the end of the restaurant. The place is very clean.We were so excited when we saw that this place sold cafe bonbon, and we all ordered one. We were sadly disappointed. We all have had better versions in other places. It was tepid. It liked the creaminess I expected. We had our coffee, sat for a bit and relaxed and then left."

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!"

Cortadito Coffee House - Brickell

★★★★★ 4.8 (18)

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."

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."

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."

Rinconcito Latino Mixto

★★★★☆ 3.7 (43)

"Really delicious lunch! Doesn't look like much from the outside, right next to a convenience store, but wow it delivered! Super fast service, big portions and ice cold beer :)We stopped here for lunch before we went to SuperBlue (just a few blocks away) and was a perfect start to a couple hours in the museum. Really great spot, highly recommend."

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."

Pasion Miami

★★★★★ 4.6 (16) • $

"I had the chance to stop at Pasion for lunch while running errands nearby. Having heard that it's essentially a practice restaurant for a nearby vocational (including culinary) school, I was curious to try it. Both the instructors (front of house) and student chefs came by the guest tables to check. The complementary empanada amuse bouche woke up my palate with a slight tangy kick I enjoyed. My burrata salad was both tasty and beautifully plated. The ball of cheese looked like a flower & was creamy, as well as generously complimented with baby tomatoes (95/100). Similarly pretty plating was in the syllabus for the vanilla bean creme brulee. with the berry garnish placed to look like a face. It's crust was crispy as I like as well (100/100).The demerits come in from the fries, as they were a little overly salty for my preference and the ketchup dish to balance them was small. The fries were nice and crispy though (70/100). The churrasco they accompanied was almost perfect. Medium well, it was still juicy and I didn't hear the cow moo. Besides the fries, it was accompanied with more fresh vegetables including baby tomatoes like my salad, asparagus and kale (94/100). The only reason it's not a 100 is because of a little extra salt.With an average of 90, that's an A- and they pass the exam of my taste buds.There's a parking lot with about 5 spaces. The restaurant's interior is accurate to within what one would expect at a "nice" place to eat, and they have some outdoor seating as well."

Islas Canarias Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1022) • $$

Social 27

★★★★☆ 4.4 (46)

"Let me upgrade you Social 27, for helping me celebrate my "19th*" Birthday this weekend! I had left my birthday planning to the super last minute this year, but remembered the tasty times I've had here, whether their mojitos outside during Calle Ocho or a dinner date during a good friend's recent Miami trip.We were a a group of around 10, and the hostess was more than happy to accommodate a la carte without a preset menu. This was perfect to accommodate the varied dietary choices of our group. Once we got there, factoring in Miami time, we had a large table in the inside dining room where we were attended by Ingrid and various other members of the team. Even Chef Justin came by our table!I picked their Bolitas de Yuca appetizer, little pieces of steamed Yuca flavored with gruyere & parmesan cheeses along with the yummy contrast of black pepper and sweet honey. Being a meatatarian, my main was their Churrasco! Served medium well, it was tender, juicy and well seasoned with a tomato chimichurri & boniato (Cuban sweet potato). The slaw with red onion that accompanied it was nicely refreshing. I also added perfectly crispy thin sliced tostones (fried green plantains). Between their classic Zacapa mojito, a refreshing pina colada with a real pineapple slice for garnish & a tableside-prepared rum old fashioned with orange garnish, chocolate bitters and a smokey flavor, my thirst was sated.Since a birthday calls for cake, Chef Justin and his squad prepared a yummy cake with hints of guava, passion fruit and garnished with pieces of flan. Between the yummy food and the company of good friends who also enjoyed their plates..thank you Social 27 for a memorable evening."

Amelia's 1931

★★★★☆ 4.4 (187) • $$

"My friends and I went for dinner and we were seated promptly. I do recommend that you make a reservation because it gets pretty busy. The ambiance is like being at your grandmas home, very relaxing.We ordered many tapas and then were all delicious. We shared the lomo salteado and it was tasty.For dessert, we shared the mango key lime pie and the timba- both were good.I'd definitely recommend this restaurant."

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!"

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."

Doce Provisions

★★★★☆ 4.2 (6)

"History of Present Indulgence:Shoma Bazaar? How bizarre? Back in Miami after many months and this little "not just a food hall" opened up in my good ol' home neighborhood of Doral. With NYC being a Cuban good desert, my craving was at an all time high. I've been to Doce Provisions before at their OG locaysh so I knew this would satisfy. Physics Exam:Taste - The Abuela's Ropa Vieja holds all the flavor and juice you expect at a bare minimum but is even more impressive because it's not served in a soupy sop. The meat has the taste of freshly pulled bbq and a great balance of vegetal flavors from the sofrito and citrus from the lime. The meat also still carries a bite. Rice is cooked perfectly. And while jasmine rice might not be the most traditional Caribbean rice, it's fragrance only adds to the plate. Maduro's are some of the best I've ever had - crispy and caramelized. And then the other thing you won't get at La Carreta is a side of well-dressed micro greens. The plate was good to the last grain of rice, the last shred of beef.Service - Noncontributory. You're in a food hall. I sat at the beer bar and my Tripping Animals Mexican lager washed it al down beautifully. Environment - Open food hall. Like a WeWork for food. Or a fancy food court. There's a beer bar, a wine bar, tons of great food, lots of TVs, indoor and outdoor, and a cheesy Instagrammable wall with some generic words in neon lighting for all the basics (not excluding myself). Assessment/Plan:Not sure if my craving was that bad or the food was that good but I'mma go with the latter. Doce Provisions has a little something for everyone, but they know how to cook meat. They add a little extra flair to traditional Cuban cuisine but only in the best of ways. Shoma Bazaar is perfect for the undecided, for the casual diner, and for the... dare I say... foodie. And 10/10 recommend considering Doce Provisions as your 1st round draft pick."

Madruga's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (29) • $

"Popped in for some Cuban Food seeking some Vaca Frita and of course some cafe con leche . I love the local feel and the Cuban roots . Without question one of the best VF I have had of late : hot, flavorful , crispy but not over seasoned . Capped it off with may fav Guava y Queso !! A must visit . Delicious"

Lass Cuban Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (64)

"Tasty food but the pricing is wrong so better ask the price because menu doesn't have pricing as well. Cuban sandwich was tasty and good. Cafe con leche is tasty, Large $5, Medium $3 and Small is $2.50"

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."

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"

Bored Cuban

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69)

"Loved loved loved! Bored Cuban is a wonderful new addition for Cuban pizza lovers. Or shall I say, Pixa lovers. They have all kinds of Hispanic designer pixas like lechon, vaca frita, and even media Noche style pixas. I went for their classic cheese pixa this time around. And they were amazing to give it to me on the house because I am a teacher! Thanks for the teacher appreciation love. All educators get a free pixa till Sep 4. They sell croquetas and pastelitos as well as burgers. And lots of cute merch. I'm definitely sold. Will be back for sure, it's a total vibe. BTW it's in the same shopping center as Latin Cafe."

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (88) • $$

Little Havana Latin Restaurant Miami Beach

★★★★★ 4.5 (32)

"Visiting Little Havana was an experience full of presentational delight. The food was pleasantly garnished with natural herbs that essentially elaborated your taste buds. Great mixture of scents that excited your eagerness to digging to the meal in front of you. The cocktails were greatly presented, and it complemented the ambience. The music, drinks, and decor were all perfectly bringing in a Havana theme evening.Our waiter, Ernesto was friendly, knowledgeable and gave AMAZING service!Overall, the staff went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of fantastic.When we are visiting again, we're making this place a must stop for some good Cuban food!"