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    Food as well as service was great! Hometown gem, borders the City of West Miami. From the appetizer to dessert everything was delicious.

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    I would never eat here again. Food was terrible, rice and beans tasted awful. Very disappointed.

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    .is one of my favorite restaurant !!!the best cuban food you need to try de vaca frita is delicious!!

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    Versailles - Tres Leches ($4.95) - good though also on the sweeter side. Not as sweet as the flan.

    Versailles

    4.0(7k reviews)
    3.2 miWest Flagler
    $$

    I was told that when you're in Florida ESPECIALLY Miami you HAVE to get Cuban food. And wow... now…read moreI understand why. As we were driving in, the place already looked beautiful. We came in the evening and immediately, as we walked up, there was music, people laughing, talking, smiling... the energy was incredible. I also loved that there was a bar off to the side while waiting. We ordered a few mojitos and sat outside at the tables and benches, just enjoying the atmosphere. When our name was finally called and we walked inside, I genuinely felt like I was stepping into history. The atmosphere here is unmatched. The music, the aromas, the people. God, I loved it here and I hadn't even tried the food yet. We ordered the braised oxtail (which came with plantains and rice), salmon glazed in guava BBQ sauce, ceviche tropical, assorted empanadas, and a Cuban sandwich. Everything was phenomenal. The sauce paired with the empanadas perfectly. The guava BBQ glaze on the salmon was absolute perfection. It was the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and flavorful. The ceviche had the perfect acidity and tasted so fresh and refreshing. This is one of the most famous Cuban restaurants in Miami. It completely lives up to the reputation. Highly recommended

    DIRT AND MUD IN THE SALAD!!! WATCH OUT…read more We ordered the salad with mango and pecans. They do not wash there lettuce. There was literally dirt/mud at the bottom and I took my first bite and it felt like biting into sand. Upon spitting the food out onto my plate it was black sludge. Literally my tongue and teeth were black. The waiter came by and grabbed the plate when I was in the bathroom. I spent about 10 minutes trying to get that BLACK SLUDGE out of my mouth. When I was spitting out the dirt/mud wife noticed the bus boys laughing at me and there was not a manger in sight. When I asked for a manager he did not even respond. No apology or anything just a look of confusion. Worst experience in a restaurant in my life and I love to eat and have been to many types of restaurant big and small. Cheap and expensive and this one takes the cake. We were so bummed as I see thousands of great reviews. But if there was a zero I would have given zero stars the way they handled the situation. If you eat there in the future make sure to check for DIRT/MUD.

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    Versailles - Indoor seating area of bakery

    Indoor seating area of bakery

    Versailles - Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

    Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

    Versailles - Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

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    Flan de Caramelo ($4.75) - Cuban style flan. Pretty good though very sweet. Very smooth texture.

    Esquina Cubana - Esquina Cubana - Cuban Restaurant Miami Beach

    Esquina Cubana

    4.6(360 reviews)
    10.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I stayed right across the street from here and kept walking by, so late (well late for me) one…read morenight, my friend and I walked in. We were seated immediately and were given our menus. The menus for pretty much every Cuban restaurant in South Beach are copy paste replicas so the menu had pretty standard options. I started with a passionfruit mojito. It was amazing, one of the best i have ever had. I also got a cubano, which was good, but nothing mind-blowing. My friend ordered the churrasco sandwich, but they gave her the plate instead. The server then brought her bread so she could make her own sandwich, which was a nice touch and the price was the same. She enjoyed it and it looked like it was cooked perfectly to her liking.

    After our walking tour in South Beach, we were looking for something a little more authentic and…read morelow-key, away from the busy energy of Ocean Drive. That area definitely has more of a party vibe, and we just wanted to sit down and enjoy a relaxed dinner. We ended up at Esquina Cubana, just a couple of blocks away and I'm so glad we found it. It truly felt like a hidden gem tucked on the corner. The service was good overall. I do wish they were a bit more talkative or engaging, but they were still attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food, though, was the highlight. I ordered the beef empanadas (definitely recommend over the chicken), and my friends had a tamale and a Cuban sandwich everything came out flavorful and satisfying. We stayed for about 30 minutes, enjoyed the laid-back vibes, and it was exactly the kind of quick, authentic stop we were looking for before heading back to the hotel.

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    Esquina Cubana - Esquina Cubana - Cuban Restaurant Miami Beach

    Esquina Cubana - Cuban Restaurant Miami Beach

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    Guacamole Mariquita

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    Tinta y Café - La Calena

    Tinta y Café

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I absolutely LOVE Tinta y Café. This is one of those places that I find myself coming back to over…read moreand over again, and honestly, it's become a Friday tradition for me. No matter when I go, there's usually a wait, but that's how you know it's good--and trust me, it's always worth it. The breakfast sandwiches are incredible, and whatever they're doing with those sauces needs to be studied because they're that good. The pan con lechón is one of my favorites, the croquetas never disappoint, and their iced Cuban coffee is the perfect way to start the day. Everything tastes fresh, homemade, and packed with flavor. Tinta y Café feels like one of those quintessential Miami spots that locals love for a reason. Great food, great coffee, and a vibe that keeps you coming back week after week.

    A charming little gem in Coral Gables that absolutely deserves a visit, with a few caveats…read more The interior is cozy and full of character, decorated in a nostalgic '80s style with a lovely bar area that makes you want to stay a while. It's small, though, so be prepared to put your name on a waitlist if you're hoping to sit inside. There's also an outdoor seating option where you can order through their cute little walk-up window "la ventanita," as they call it. On a cloudy day like ours, the weather wasn't an issue, but unfortunately the outdoor area shows some wear: the plants, and the tables all need some attention. Worth noting, one section sits close to the restaurant's large trash bins, and the smell does reach the tables, which is a shame. Now, the good stuff , and there's plenty of it. The staff is wonderful: young, enthusiastic, genuinely warm and professional. The passion they have for what they do comes through immediately. The passion fruit juice (jugo de parchita) was absolutely delicious naturally unsweetened, which for me is exactly right. And the sandwich? That's what brought me here in the first place, and it did not disappoint. It was outstanding, the kind of thing you find yourself thinking about long after you've left. 100% recommended. Here's hoping they give that outdoor space some love soon!

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    Tinta y Café - Café con leche but with one Splenda, oat milk and cinnamon powder

    Café con leche but with one Splenda, oat milk and cinnamon powder

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    La Caleña.... full of flavor ..... ñoooo !!!

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    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    Smugglers Cocina Cubana

    4.2(45 reviews)
    7.1 miWynwood

    I keep telling people to go by here since it's easily missed in all of the new businesses in…read moreWynwood! Where else can you get entrees from a Cuban and Greek menu, both solid, for $13-17? You can't beat having a fake cocaine brick (at least I think) sitting at your table amidst the menus and drinks. They have regular silverware but do use plastic cups that gives off that relaxed, casual vibe. There are several craft beers from all over the country available from $7-10, and I believe a couple house wines. I think the nicest drink you can get is a frozen lemonade or fruit punch. It comes virgin and a little sugary, a little coarsely icy, a lot refreshing. But you can ask for a shot of rum to be added to it. I could drink 3 of those if I allowed myself to! I have tried friends' Cuban dishes, like yuca fries, tostones, rice and beans, which have all been standardly good. But I always get drawn to the Greek menu and end up ordering the plates. The plates are huge and come stacked with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, a beautifully dressed salad, tzatziki, hummus and pita slices. You have a choice of side, and I have unashamedly ordered the crispy, crunchy fries each time and have plenty to share. The proteins are clearly made freshly---the falafel is crisp and the chicken kebab is well seasoned and moist. However, they come up with creative and tasty offerings as well. The Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are stuffed with juicy pulled pork, ham and melty cheese for a snack you didn't realized you had been waiting for. The Greek egg rolls blows my mind and are a great hot, greasy, juicy, meaty treat. The servers are typically on it when it comes to orders and whatever you need. Owner Adrian keeps his staff on point, and JJ is always a friendly face when we go. They inform us at the time to pay (at least in my experience) that 18% gratuity is automatically added to the check, so the tip page is for any additional gratuity. Give yourself a stop by this restaurant and try their dishes for yourself! I dare you to be able to choose just one or two!

    Love to see the Miami culture still alive and kicking. Smugglers is a Cuban/Greek restaurant. The…read moreowner and the workers are excellent folks. They do their best to accommodate their guests. My complaint could possibly just be a me issue, so give them grace and let me know. First, we ordered app., Mariquitas. They were terrible, we had to send it back. They were cold, greasy, with no crunch. IMO they were stale. Next, my order was delayed by 20 mins because when it came out it was giving to the wrong person. To the person that had walked in ordered and received my order in 5 min. In their mind that was great service, while I'm dying of starvation. The server apologized and offered a discount. Then, chicken was tough, and the rice was grainy. For context purposes, keep in mind that that was my first meal of the and it was around 5p, so you know I was hangry. Hopefully it was a me problem. Try them and let me. Finally, the artwork there is cool if you are into Scarface and the cocaine era of Miami. Dope! No pun intended. I really like the decor

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    Smugglers Cocina Cubana - Cuban Frita

    Cuban Frita

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    Polla a la Plancha

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