Original Río Cristal, your Cuban restaurant in Miami where tradition and flavor meet in every dish. Since 1974, this Cuban restaurant in the heart of Westchester has been a meeting place for generations seeking authenticity, quality, and that timeless homemade touch. We continue to honor the legacy of its founder with the same family and community spirit as always.
Simple Cuban diner dishing out home-cooked comfort food including steak topped with hand-cut fries.
Rio Cristal
9872 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165. HOURS. Sunday, Tues, Wed &Thur. 12pm-9pm. Fri, Sat. 12pm-10pm. Mon -Closed. . PLEASE CHECK GOOGLE. FOR ANY UPDATES. CONTACT …
Christine R CC Molina C Molina (Chillvchill)
Once I walk to the door of this beautiful family restaurant I was greeted by the lovely Catalina. She was so kind and thoughtful. I told her I didn’t possibly have time to eat and she convinced me to sit down and have a lovely meal homemade soup homemade bread I’m not finished eating yet, but the food is so good. The service the ambience I want to leave a review.
… moreTanya 92
I love this restaurant so much. I’ve been coming here for more than 25 years. They have the best flan in all of Miami. I always get the #51 steak and fries, it’s so amazing. I love the makeover they did on the interior. I will always come back to eat here when I visit Miami.
… moreGiselle
I had an amazing dinner with my family , idieana was a server and very attentive, TRES LECHE IS WORTH IT REAL HOUSEMADE TRES LECHE, live music , was very nice while eating , very soothing even for the kids they enjoyed it , decorations were very pretty very clean overall as well
… morelabusti
Food was really good. Servers were (mostly) helpful, but it took us calling three times to get water refills for our table. Server who took the order brought a different sandwich from what I asked, but quickly requested the correct one .
… moreRick Vale
For appetizer I had the banana chips with garlic dip and it was very good. Their famous steak and fries was good, but fries were small, the steak was delicious and tender. For dessert I had the flan which was delicious. Over all I recommend this place.
… moreJo Pi
I am so happy to reconnect with
Rio Cristal again. I can still find them palomilla steak under the mountain of fries! OMG the best food! The best flan in the world! Had to have a cerveza. I.am so happy to reconnect with Rio Cristal on Bird Road.
… moreBelinda Morales
My first bite of a forkful of fries and there’s a long black hair it it. Yuk.(see picture). Bad steak. It used to be the thickness of your finger, now it’s a piece of paper and hard, fries cool and soggy, not hot and crispy. Bread cold and untoasted, with a drop of butter. Terrible. I know I won’t be going there anymore.
… moreRosalinda Mercado
Cuban restaurant. Ole school vibe. Food is amazing, like Abuela’s home cooking. Friendly service. We loved Fabio’s grumpy sarcastic humor (like everyone’s favorite uncle). Highly recommend
… moreMariangel Feito
I want to invite everyone to dine here . This place for me has so many memories of my dad and I when I was young , having lunch together. But this time my hubby surprised with dinner here . From the owner to the staff to the cook absolutely amazing and professional, super beautifully remodeled . The love,atmosphere and delicious food continues . The steak with fries , the flan and cafecito is a must . Congrats continue the great work . They have an app you earn points every time you eat , love it
… moreDavid Escalante
Food and service was great however if you plan to have a conversation over dinner, I recommend finishing dinner prior to 6:30.
They have recently added entertainment which was way too loud for the size of this restaurant. Again food was great but I don’t enjoy load music at dinner.
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