Cafeteria-style Cuban joint with breakfast, sandwiches, ample outdoor seating & a bar.
Vincenzo Di Primio
Staying at an airport hotel sometimes limits your options to eat. But this time I was super lucky to be nearby this Authentic Cuban Cafe. I got Breaded Pork Chops with ham and cheese, fried platan, black beans and fried sweet bananas. Everything tasted so good and when the check came it was an pleasent surprise. I really recommend it
… moreShanita Dopson
Me and my sis sat outside on the bar stools at the counter. We ordered the fried whole fish and rice. Placed another to go order. We also got a free shot of the Cuban coffee and went back a few days later for the coffee. Everything was delicious. The service was great except some of the waitresses were having a difficult time with understanding English when we were ordering or asking for certain things. Thats ok cause its Miami where mostly everyone speaks Spanish. But, Its also a tourist attraction so that was surprising to me. Google translate and me knowing words in Spanish helped.
… moreNicole Graham
A low-key, relaxed rincon with great value. The food portions are good and the food has a home style, comforting quality. They have an extensive menu and their specialty items, like the deep-fried, whole fish are exceptionally satisfying.
… moreWanda Honerbaum
Very friendly gals! Food was awesome! Emilio, our Shuttle Driver from Element hotel, nailed it with this recommendation! Very authentic and charming atmosphere, inside and out! Our 1st Miami visit, so glad we checked it out!
… moreGreg Hill
Cuban sandwich and fries. Processed white cheese, processed meat, dry commercial bun. Like a jacked up grilled cheese.
Service with a scowl (at least when eating outside), downright unfriendly. Won’t be back.
… moreKeyonne Spencer
My husband and I got lunch here by the wonderful recommendation of our hotel shuttle driver at the Element Hotel near the airport. We hadn’t had breakfast so we were quite hungry after our flight. We checked in to the hotel, dropped our bags in the room and the shuttle picked us up from the Element and dropped us off at the restaurant with instructions on how he’d pick us up once we were done. He suggested the Churassco steak so that’s what we ordered. It came with 3 delicious side orders. Everything tasted fresh, hot and delicious. This was our first time having Cuban food and it did not disappoint!! I’ll make sure stop by again after our cruise for more of that delicious food.
… moreJill Galbraith
Everything was delicious. We ordered the Friday specials: 1-Seafood stew with a side salad, cup of chicken soup, and boiled yucca. 2- Roasted pork, a side salad, moros y cristianos, and fried yucca.
It was a LOT of food for $36!
The atmosphere was also exactly what we were looking for: authentic. The restaurant is nestled in an industrial area with indoor and outdoor dining areas. Customers were all local and speaking Spanish. The waitresses spoke some English, but were able to speak amongst themselves to help us understand the menu.
… moreRalph M Bohm
02/28/2023 1500 hours:
Oh man! After a week in Ecuador, finding this place during a layover was like heaven. (yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking: have I been in heaven?).
Dropping in at 3pm for a late lunch, the pork was a bit dry but that was to expected. The steak was tasty. The black beans are to die for. The rice was fabulous.
Maybe it’s just me but even the water tasted great! A steak plate with rice and plantains, a pork cutlet plate with black beans and rice and, a side of black beans set us back $44, a bit steep but worth it. I hope you will come away feeling the same.
I might have to stop by here for breakfast on the way to the airport tomorrow.
Stay tuned…
Give me thumbs up if you agree.
… moreScheila Rosa
The food was really good but the service was almost non existent. No one greeted us when we entered. We had to grab our own menus that were left on tables. Same goes for our silverware. The server came by a few minutes later completely unapologetic. When I was ordering she didn’t acknowledge my husband because he is white and doesn’t speak Spanish. The rest of time we were there she came by twice. Once to deliver the food the next time was to pick up our empty plates. After sitting for 15 min I finally flagged her down to get the check. To be fair she seemed to be the only server working. I would return because it was affordable and the food was delicious
… moreCarina Jahn
I’ve eaten here twice when I have had layovers in Miami on the way to and from Antigua on a girls’ trip with a friend. The restaurant is near the airport and it was super convenient to get to from my hotel. Wonderful place to get Cuban food and it had a fun atmosphere. The food was great and affordable. Service was nice as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
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