Smugglers Cocina Cubana

There are times that no matter how high end and gentrified an area is, only Cuban comfort food will hit the spot. You don't want the experimental fusion dishes, you want a nice pollo a la plancha or croquettes (with tostones!) Smugglers - with it's Miami marimbero 80's decor - is such a spot. Merged with the Greek street food Nostimo space, you will find table decorations by Chichi (#iykyk) and tasty Cuban classics.It's a cozy spot, clean & well maintained and with a friendly wait staff. Unlike the old Cuban cafeterias, they do have a cocktail menu. I've enjoyed their chocolate martini and coconut mojito ("muddled smuggler"). Smuggler's is open late, until around 3 or 4AM, and located right across from a famous Wynwood club. I've stopped an couple of times, and enjoyed from both their Greek and Cuban menus. Their pollo a la plancha right with the cebollitas (chicken breast) is sizeable and well seasoned with the citrusy garlicky goodness of mojo. The palomilla steak another friend ordered was just as well seasoned. My croquetas had the look and taste of homemade (actual texture of the breading). As far as sides, definitely try the hummus and the black bean soup. They also have moros - the mixed black beans & rice.

Smugglers Cocina Cubana is a delightful spot with great service that truly enhances the dining experience. JJ is always taking care of us, going above and beyond to ensure we have everything we need. His attentiveness adds a personal touch that makes each visit feel special.The food here is fantastic, with a nice variety of flavors that showcase their Cuban roots. The highlight for us is definitely the Greek menu, which features delicious dishes like falafel, crispy fries, and a refreshing Greek salad. The mashup of cuisines is unique and offers some incredible options that you won't find anywhere else.Overall, Smugglers Cocina Cubana provides a great dining experience with flavorful food and attentive service. I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a tasty meal in a welcoming atmosphere!

Miami vice themed restaurant in wynwood with both Cuban and Greek menus available from its kitchens. I had the vaca frita with salad (grateful for the low carb swap!) My table companions got giant Greek yogurt servings, fries for days, and some excellent looking mixed drinks. Service was knowledgeable and quick especially for a large group. The decor is just Miami 80s adorable (complete with square grouper) , and we were able to watch Olympics on the in house TVs.

I had an awesome time for a bingo and karaoke event at Smugglers. It's a super cute cafe with very nice artwork and content worthy aesthetics. The food was really good. Also, service was good and friendly, I had the tostones with ropa vieja. The tostones were fried to the right consistency. And the meat was so flavorful and good. The $5 drink specials are great. I started on the sangria which was ok then we moved on to a pitcher of margarita. It was pretty good just way too much ice. It ended up being less than 5 cups worth of drinks for $25 because of the ice. Would have made out better buying 5 of the $5 specials. Otherwise Id definitely return to try more menu items and hang out with friends.

Parking was hard to find but it's Miami so expected. Was in Miami for a boxing event and three of my coworkers wanted to eat some Cuban food when we came across this on Google The service was great. The gentleman was very informative. This was going to be a quick meal so we just ordered our entrées. I ordered the Vaca Frita which is shredded beef fried with onions and tostones (fried plantain) with black beans. My plate was delicious and according to my coworkers, they eat, enjoyed their meals. This is where I was upset. When it came to getting the bill and keep in mind nowhere on the menu did it say they charge service fees. My entrée was $17 but when I got the bill, it was $24 with fees and taxes. it would have been nice to know that they're going to charge you extra fees just to sit down to eat and that service fee was not a tip. I had a glass of water and my entrée. Max, it should've been $20 including tip but it ended up costing me $27 with fees, taxes and tip. Keep in mind this is not a fancy sitdown restaurant. It's more like a fast casual. The food is good, but beware of the sneaky charges..

My sister and I stopped into Smuggler's for a quick bite to eat before shopping the area.Paid parking garage parking is available. Discover is an accepted form of payment.Smuggler's offers outdoor seating; however, we opted for indoor seating with AC.We shared the Cuban Sandwich for $14.56. The menu showed the price as $14.Beer can be ordered to enjoy with your meal but we chose to stick with water during lunch.The sandwich was absolutely delicious and perfect size to share for a light lunch. This was the first Cuban sandwich I ate while in Miami so had nothing to compare it to as of yet.Service was friendly and efficient.Overall, Smuggler's hit the spot for lunch. Smuggler's needs to update their menu with the correct pricing. It is irritating and unacceptable to received tab's that do not match menu pricing.

Best Cuban food in town ! We ate it so fast we couldn't take pics of the food ! Croquettas are amazing ! Ropa vieja tostones were so good and filling . Must try . Will be there again !

Karina was amazing the food was good a great place to eatHunter was amazing also they both did a great job.

This place has great vice city ambiance and even better cuban food Plus they also have spot on greek food

Date night approved. Walked in was greeted. Seated immediately. Given two menus one Cuban & one Greek. The decor is everything. The food was fresh. Ordered grilled chicken,white rice, black beans and sweet plantains. The chicken had a Greek season different from the traditional Cuban grilled chicken. It was good but a different taste. The location is on a busy street. Had to park in garage and walk there. Overall it's a must try.