Excellent food, service and decor but the seats/ chairs were not so comfortable when we were there…read more Very worth going back for the food and atmosphere both. Service was first rate and moderate cost for the quality. Very nice clean toilets also so important. Well worth the trip.

Needed to do errands in North Miami, so Little Havana came up as a place to go for Cubanos. It has…read morethree locations in Miami, with this one in North Miami being the original, opened in 1991. We dined in, and the visit blew away the food from the previous week. I really like Cuban sandwiches, so will be something my brother and I keep seeking out during short visits to Miami. We had a one-day rental car, so found Little Havana Restaurant, coming a bit after peak lunch time. It's on a major street, with surface angled parking in the back. There are a lot of wild birds in the area, with their guano being everywhere outside. It's a big dining area inside, and we were immediately directed to a prime location with views of their small lush adjacent green space, and the birds that live there. Elizabeth was our server, with water and complementary rolls being immediately offered by helpers. She and her team were great throughout, offering suggestions and bringing the food nice and hot. We ordered off the Happy Hour menu (11:30 - 18:00 M-F) and the Lunch Special Menu (11:30 - 16:00). We were greatly satisfied with every dish Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, appetizer size ($14.99) - 5 jumbo tail-on shrimp, sauteed in a scampi type sauce. It's what you expect when you douse good shrimp with a butter garlic sauce. The appetizer does not come with rice/beans, but we had plenty of it from the other dishes...loved spooning the sauce over the rice while eating. Roast Pork Lunch ($12.99) - what a deal. A dish of pulled pork with a big piece of fried pork skin on top...reminded me of the Filipino lechon, or even the Hawaiian kalua pork, with the tenderness of the mean. It came with a big scoop of rice and a bowl of red beans. Lamb Shank ($18.49) - This was recommended by Elizabeth when asked by my brother, what he shouldn't miss. It's a Cuban special, cooked in wine sauce. It was a big piece, still on the bone, coming with a big plate of rice and fried plantains. He enjoyed it, though he was struggling a bit at the end. Cuban Sandwich ($12.49) - A full size Cuban sandwich, cut in half. It had been grilled on a sandwich press with a little oil, resulting in the cuban bread being crispy at the top. It had the right mix of that same delicious pulled pork, along with ham, melted swiss, mustard and pickle slices. It was very good, great value for the price. Paying was done at the top, and we intentionally did not take any leftovers. There is a framed newspaper article from 1991 in the lobby, where you can read more about their origins.

After having an amazing Cuban sandwich on Sunday, I decided to try another spot for comparison--and…read morethis one easily took the top spot. Hands down, this was the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside while staying soft on the inside. The meat tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. It was a little greasy, but in the best way possible--it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the same sandwich and agreed that it's the best Cuban we've had so far. I also tried a non-alcoholic mango daiquiri, which was refreshing and full of flavor. The plantains were another standout and the best I've had in the city to date. This is definitely a place I'd return to for the Cuban sandwich alone. Everything I saw being served to other tables looked incredible as well. If you're visiting Little Havana, I highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try. It's a spot that lives up to the hype. I wish we had this place is Phoenix. I'm going to miss it.

So many options in Little Havana but this was a great choice. The host and waitresses were…read morefantastic and we sat down for what we thought was going to be just one mojito. With the live music playing [which was awesome] we ordered the jamon and Manchego cheese plates. I followed up with the Cuban style beer Hatuey. And finally had to finish the night with a cortadito. The Cuban style coffee. The music and the ambiance was just great. As an LA guy, it was awesome to see all the Dodger Fans in town for the game against the Marlins. No problems or issues, just a lot of fun.

Stopped by Sazon in North Miami Beach straight from the airport to grab an iced coffee and an…read moreempanada de carne while watching my friend play beach volleyball. It's a simple, casual spot with outdoor seating, which I loved because you can sit and people-watch as everyone walks back and forth from the beach. I didn't see iced coffee on the menu, but they were nice enough to make one for me anyway! Nice people, chill atmosphere, and a good little spot to grab a coffee and snack near the beach.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreDrinks 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Location 4/5 Easy to find plenty of seats inside and outside. Parking might be a challenge. The service was great here. The Langostinos was flavorful but overcooked so the meat became rubbery. Grilled Mahi, and French toast was wonderful and the pricing here is really good for the portion that you get. I would come back for other dishes.

Came here for breakfast because we were staying at the hotel next-door and it was excellent. Lovely…read moreatmosphere and great food. Really good coffee and cappuccino too. I plan to come back here for dinner.

This is, without a doubt, one of the worst restaurants I have ever visited…read more From the moment my wife and I walked in at 4:00 PM, the experience was disappointing. The restaurant was practically empty, which should have been the first warning sign. We started by ordering drinks. The menu listed more than five beers, yet they only had two available because, according to them, their freezer was broken. Fine, things happen. We then ordered a Moscow Mule, only to be told they couldn't make it because they aren't a full bar. Understandable. Next, we asked for an Aperol Spritz. They didn't have that either. Finally, hoping they could at least make a simple mojito, we ordered one--only to be told they didn't have mint leaves. At that point, it was almost laughable. Then the food arrived. They served old bread that wasn't even warm. We ordered two appetizers: the garlic shrimp, which was just average, and the tuna tiradito. The tuna tiradito was easily the worst I've ever had. The presentation was terrible. The tuna looked like it had been cut with a dull rock instead of a sharp knife. The sauce was supposed to have fresh lemon and truffle oil, but it tasted like bottled fake lemon juice with some strange black paste dumped on top. It was completely unappetizing. (I'll attach a photo so you can judge for yourself.) The most frustrating part came when the waitress asked if everything was okay. We politely explained our concerns, including all the issues with the drinks and the food. Instead of apologizing or trying to make things right, she argued with us and became defensive. Customer service is about solving problems, not debating with your guests. Overall, this was an awful dining experience from beginning to end. I genuinely don't understand how this restaurant has a 4.8-star rating with over a thousand reviews because it certainly didn't reflect the experience we had. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Save your money and go somewhere that actually cares about the quality of its food and service.

AMAZING SERVICES!!!! Sparkling Clean! Great Customer Services!!!!read more

Beautiful place, excellent food ! They know how to make you feel like at home soo if u like cuban…read morecousine , you' re going to love this place!

This is located in the heart of little Havana. It's on a corner of the street which makes for great…read morepeople watching. It has a bunch of chairs outside with some fans blowing. They have such cute drinks! I just got pineapple juice but my friends got their coconut drink and mojito and said it was to die for! They give you these plantain chips to snack on and they are so good! It's got a sweet, salty, and crunchy chip texture to it. For an appetizer, we got a sampler which had ropa vieja, plantains, empanadas, shredded pork, and some large fried potatoes. I loved that so you get to try a little bit of everything. The ropa vieja tasted just like grandmas. They use ropa vieja as the filling in the empanadas. The fried potato's was steak fry cut style. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just how a perfect fry should taste! Everyone really liked the vaca frita! I think that's a must try! It's shredded beef marinated in this delicious citrus marinate. They fry it afterwards so it's pull apart, melt in your mount soft, with a nice crispy crunch to it. I think this is a must get dish. The desserts were delicious too! The flan was perfectly soft and creamy. The tres leches was delicious as well. This is a great place to have some good Cuban and enjoy a beautiful night out in Miami!

We came here specifically because of the Yelp reviews, so unfortunately, this one was a…read moredisappointment. For a Friday evening, the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, but the ambiance was actually great. The music definitely added to the experience, especially some good Marc Anthony tunes in Spanish that I really enjoyed! The atmosphere was lively and gave us that Latin vibe we were hoping for. Our server, Diego, was incredibly attentive and really went above and beyond. At times it almost felt like he was trying too hard to make sure we were happy, but honestly, we appreciated the effort! We started with the empanadas and the avocado salad with chicken. The chicken on the salad was disappointing. It had the texture and appearance of previously frozen/reheated chicken rather than the freshly grilled chicken we were expecting. For our entrées, we tried both the steak and a chicken dish. Unfortunately, neither worked for us. Both lacked the flavor we were expecting and instead seemed to rely heavily on salt. We ended up not finishing either dish. The cocktails didn't save the evening either. I started with a lychee martini, which wasn't as good as I had hoped, followed by a Mai Tai that also could have been better. I also saw my drink being taste-tested twice at the bar before it was brought over, which admittedly left me a little unsure about drinking it afterward. And then... THE FLAN! Finally, something I can rave about. They make a VERY good flan, and it was easily the highlight of our dinner. That's all I'll say! :) Overall, the ambiance was great, the music was fun, Diego worked hard to make sure we were taken care of, and the flan was excellent. Unfortunately, when it came to the actual entrées and cocktails, the experience just didn't deliver for us. There are too many Cuban restaurants around to explore, so we'll be trying others rather than returning to this one.

Second time ordering food from this restaurant and the experience and food were wonderful. I…read moreordered the lunch bowl with the Lechon asado con maduros, arroz y frijoles, the masas de cerdo both dishes were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Very tender meat. As for beverage I got the delicious and refreshing passion fruit- mango. Although i didn't eat at the restaurant all my food was packed nicely and my beverage was nicely wrap and arrive at perfect temperature including my cold and frozen juice. I can't wait to visit this restaurant in person and continue trying more delicious dishes!! Photos can't do justice to the deliciousness of my food but the photo I took will make you laugh!!

Ordered Uber eats so I can't speak to the dine in experience…read more Ordered chicken soup-it was salty noodles and broth-no chicken, no vegetables. In the pictures there are both and it was 9$ for basically canned soup. Tasted awful. Ordered spinach croquettes. They were tiny but delicious, well prepared and worth it. Ordered Moro rice-inedible. Dry. Dry. Dry. And the only flavor was salt. Not sure why they would send the last bit of rice from the pot that sat out all day, but that is what I got. Ordered vegetables-the picture is broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in garlic sauce. I got a few pieces of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions and some cucumbers. That pissed me off since it was not at all what I ordered. Maybe I ordered the wrong things, because the review here are pretty positive. Tried to call the restaurant to see why they didn't include the actual vegetables and decided a salad was a good substitute. No answer. So I won't be eating from here again. Disappointed.

Very nicely appointed decor. Amazing Cuban cuisine. Silvana was such a delight as our server with…read morefabulous suggestions.

Recently I revisited this wonderful Cuban restaurant for lunch and the renovation of the venue was…read morevery impressive. The venue looked astounding, the wall's color and vibrant decor created a more welcoming vibe, the chef's menu was easy to read and the staff was very attentive. We ordered the croquetas and they were excellent. For lunch we ordered the paella for 2, our dish was very savory. The rice had an amazing flavor, every bite was delicious and the dish had a plentiful amount of seafood. We also ordered two lemonades. A very refreshing beverage. Their menu had a wonderful variety of dishes and new cocktails as well. Definitely recommended. Ps. Congrats on their 50 years anniversary. Wishing this restaurant and their staff my best and many more years ahead!

I was visiting Miami and asked a local for a restaurant recommendation. She directed me to…read moreVersailles. I had about a twenty minute wait without a reservation. I sat inside but waited outside until the table was ready. I had shrimp, rice, and fries for lunch. The portion size was generous so I took most of it back to eat later. The waiter was also very friendly and the price was not bad at all!

I was visiting Miami and asked a local for a restaurant recommendation. She directed me to…read moreVersailles. I had about a twenty minute wait without a reservation. I sat inside but waited outside until the table was ready. I had shrimp, rice, and fries for lunch. The portion size was generous so I took most of it back to eat later. The waiter was also very friendly and the price was not bad at all!

This is the perfect spot for some great food and ambiance! Manuel helped us all night and was…read moreamazing! Get the sampler, Tamale, and flan!! Gracias por todo! Muy Amable todo!

Giselle and Elizabeth were great hosts for grandmas 80th. Excellent service and livelines. they…read morebrought out instruments and had great music. great place for a party.