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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 601 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,
FL
33132
786-777-2100 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. For Cuban cuisine set to a pop beat, don't miss this cafe owned by singer Gloria Estefan and husband Emilio. Vivid colors, Latin beats, and plenty of bongos (of course!) get you in a festive mood, and the authentic Cuban cuisine is served with creative aplomb. Come early to enjoy a satisfying meal of roasted chicken marinated in orange and lime or the traditional Cuban strip steak. Wash it down with an exotic tropical drink, and then prepare to hit the dance floor, which starts hopping around 11pm. This is a great place to make a night of it. Reservations recommended.
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| 2436 SW 8th St
Miami,
FL
33135-3016
305-642-2452 | | | | | Description: LITTLE HAVANA. Considered to be one of the best Cuban/Spanish eateries, this is Little Havana's most prestigious restaurant, and certainly one of the most romantic. Enjoy live entertainment, provided by strolling musicians, while you feast on exotic specialties. The menu is lengthy and impressive, featuring some of the most succulent pork dishes to be found anywhere. The mixed seafood grill is also a top-notch choice, and the international wine list is among the best in Miami. Linger over strong, fresh-brewed coffee and the sinfully delicious crema Catalana dessert. Reservations recommended.
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| 7705 W Flagler St
Miami,
FL
33144
305-266-5494 | | | | | Description: AIRPORT. This favorite is popular among the local workers as well as Cuban transplants seeking a taste of home. This one is a bit more upscale than some of the other Cuban eateries in the area, though the main attraction is certainly the food. The roasted meats are the top pick, and range from pork loin to lamb to boneless strip steak. The tender meat soaks up some of the zestiest sauces imaginable, like chimichurri, which combines savory herbs with the bite of vinegar.
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| 1654 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-672-8707 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. The simple ambience at David's ranges from the minimal yet colorful dining room to the bright, cheerful cafeteria counter, which draws throngs of hungry folks at lunchtime. Area business people and Cuban-native regulars sit side-by-side enjoying bracing cafe Cubano and plenty of delicious, spicy-fresh cuisine. Try the chicken in garlic sauce with white wine and herbs, or the fabulous Cuban sandwich, dubbed by regulars as the Cuban Big Mac, which features pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Croquettes are a popular choice at lunch one bite of the thick sandwiches, pressed between slabs of flaky Cuban bread, and you'll know why. No reservations.
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| 12727 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami,
FL
33181
305-899-9069 | | | | | Description: NORTH MIAMI. While the rather mundane decor probably doesn't earn this neighborhood treasure a second glance from most tourists, locals know that the kitchen at Little Havana serves up some of the most delicious and reasonably priced eats around. Traditional Cuban fare is the specialty, and menu favorites include the likes of fried pork chunks, lamb, chicken croquettes, and lobster all of them served with healthy portions of black beans and rice, plantains, and yucca on the side. Of course, a perfect accompaniment to any meal here is their potently famous sangria, which can always put you in that Havana frame of mind. Reservations are not accepted, so it's best to arrive early if you don't want to wait for a table.
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| 700 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-673-1115 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. No-frills Puerto Sagua is a long-standing institution in South Beach, where restaurants come and go with frequency. This one has continued to please the fickle masses with traditional Cuban comfort food and unfussy decor. Native Cubans savor authentic shrimp in garlic sauce, fried plantains and grilled Cuban sandwiches stuffed with ham, pork and cheese. Late hours also make Puerto Sagua a perfect stop-off after a show or a night of club-hopping.
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| 3555 SW 8th St
Miami,
FL
33130
305-445-7614 | | | | | Description: LITTLE HAVANA. The name and decor may be French, but Versailles's cooking is Cuban all the way. Patrons swoon over deliciously authentic food and the dining room's opulence, complete with candelabras, gilt-framed mirrors and tuxedo-clad waiters. Still, everything's not as upscale as it sounds the vibe is relaxed and dishes are happily affordable. Ropa vieja, made with zesty shredded beef, is a fine introduction to the bold cuisine, and arroz con pollo may forever change your opinion of chicken and rice.
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| 706 SW 27th Ave
Miami,
FL
33135-3015
305-649-4982 | | | | | Description: LITTLE HAVANA. The Little Havana neighborhood is known for its colorful restaurants that serve the ultimate in authentic Cuban dining, and this one is no exception. Many of the dishes here pack a spicy wallop, including zesty tamales and hearty beans and rice. Tender steak, pork and chicken are served with unforgettably flavorful sauces. The decor is simple and so is the service, but the crowd of Cuban customers proves you are getting the real thing.
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| Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop186 NE 29th St
Miami,
FL
305-573-4681 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Open for breakfast and lunch, this Cuban cafeteria keeps the Design District well fed on everything from bacon and eggs (along with café Cubano, of course) to handmade sandwiches.
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| 4612 S Le Jeune Rd
Coral Gables,
FL
33146-1815
305-661-2622 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. A Coral Gables favorite, Havana Harry's is often packed at lunch and dinner with happy patrons enjoying tropical cocktails and everything from palomilla steak and yucca to plantains and grilled dolphin. The atmosphere, warm and friendly, has changed little despite the fact that they've moved out of their old digs and into a newer building next door. Tables are usually hard to come by, but do yourself a favor and wait it out your taste buds will thank you.
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