They have live music but other than that this place is pretty average. The food wasn't anything to rave about nor their mojitos. Service was food and they do a have a small dedicated parking behind the building which is a plus. But be prepared for really tight spots. read more

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El Pub is a classic Little Havana gem that perfectly captures the heart and soul of Miami. This unpretentious spot has authentic Cuban foods. I stopped by for a meal and had empanadas. They were ok but nothing to write home about. The ropa vieja however was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. The Cuban sandwich is another standout--crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. And you also have to get a coffee while youre there. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel like family. Sitting outside gives you a true taste of the lively culture of Little Havana, with music, people-watching, and a sense of community all around. The music was also cool. read more

Everything we ate was amazing, there was a live violin player playing pop songs, and the service was fast. The food was amazing I truly don't know what to highlight most - the pork, beans, rice, mango juice, empanadas- all 10/10! And the mojitos were the best we had in Miami. Also a very fun area to walk around read more

El Pub - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Food was not good cuban sándwiches not good and the mojitos very bad . Service was terribles super late the food and did take for ever . Personal were not nice , friendly nothing professional and I did not like the ambiance. The worst mojito ever. I will never go back to this place. read more

I've seen the Little Havana food tours stop here for a coffee and empanada. So we chose it for lunch. They claim to be the oldest restaurant in Little Havana. I had the tostones rellenos with chicken, still in search of the best in town. The tostones were a bit oily and needed salt. I prefer it when they are shaped like cups to hold the filling. My friend had the fufu de platano, a Cuban mofongo. Served beautifully in a wooden trencher. She enjoyed. The place was pretty full and the service good. They did not rush us when we were finished. read more

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Waited for 30 minutes and nobody took our drink or food order. Their excuse for this was we needed to wait. We were never brought waters either. read more

We were told El Pub was known for their empanadas and they did not disappoint! The restaurant was BUSY on Sunday afternoon. Thank goodness they have a to-go window. We quickly ordered and the empanadas were ready in less than 5 minutes. The beef empanadas were bomb. The pastry was so flakey and buttery - ugh, I would've enjoyed that crust without the filling. lol but they do pack in the beef! The hot sauce they serve with it adds a nice kick of flavor. Definitely a must try when you're in Little Havana! read more

El Pub - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped in for my own food tour of little Havana! I sat at the bar and had a beef empanada and Cuban coffee. The beef empanada was filled with beef and the shell was flaky. I especially loved that it wasn't greasy. I added the hot sauce to kick it up a notch which rounded out the seasoned beef inside. Next up the Cuban coffee. It was like expresso on steroids. The waitress asked me if I wanted sugar. Usually I am not a fan of sugar but opted because she suggested I do so. Take her advice: go for the sugar. It's super concentrated and strong. The flavor is smooth but on the bitter side. The sugar adds a nice finish. It's served in the tiniest cup which hints at the powerful punch it's about to give. Pinkies up! read more

El Pub - Beef Pan con Bistec Empanizado - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We went in because they looked busy when walking around in little Havana and I am glad we did. We just wanted to get pre lunch drinks but also ended up getting the Chicken empanadas along with The Cuban beer and the Pina colada. Everything was good and the service was excellent. The ambient is rustic old time theme and we loved it. read more

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Male host was welcoming & actually thanked us for coming in. Our waitress was less then friendly. We had to ask twice for our condiments. Had the Miami club, and a side of mixed rice and beans. The sandwich was good. The rice and beans was cold, and tasted dry and old. The waitress did not check on us once. A second waitress brought our check and brought us a Togo box. They offered booths, tables and bar seating. They also had outside seating. read more

El Pub - El Miami club & congrie(mixed rice, and beans) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

The best cuban bread in Miami, good atmosphere and Kati was amazing thanks for your service ! read more

El Pub - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Soooooo good - had to go dance afterward cuz I ate everything. Muy delicioso - yum! Heartily recommend.

Nice place on touristy Calle Ocho, but not as fancy as other places in the area. We sat outside but they had some traditional Spanish language music inside. Cubano sandwiches were awesome, service was meh. Great place to go to on a whim or if you don't have anything planned. read more

We had an awesome meal at El Pub this week, partaking of Mojito Monday (half-off!), excellent live music and probably the best friend pork chunks we've ever eaten. Service and atmosphere were excellent and festive, food was great and we'll most definitely be back. A lot more comfortable and welcoming than some of the bigger, factory-like Cuban eateries that shall go unnamed! read more

This was part of a walking tour. We stopped here for their beef empanadas. The beef empanada was very good. Just needed a tad more seasoning but other than that it is a must try. The dough was nicely golden fried, not greasy and very good. read more

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We decided to have lunch here and it did not disappoint. The hostess was very friendly and she sat us down right away. It wasn't too busy but the restaurant had a steady flow of people coming and going. As soon as we sat down, the waitress came on over and handed us menus. We ordered a few waters and a soda. We quickly just glanced over the menu since we already knew what we wanted. We ordered: Empanadas 3 carne con papas 1 jamon con queso 1 queso con guava and 1 order of fried plantains The empanadas were delicious. You can not come to this restaurant without trying the empanadas. The carne con papas, was my favorite and my sister really liked the jamon con queso.. You must ask for the salsa and put that on top, it's soooo good. The fried plantains were actually pretty sweet and were a good way to end our meal. Service was great, fast, and our waitress was really friendly. The inside of the restaurant is really cute as they have a lot of Cuban memorabilia on the walls. Prices are reasonable, give this place a try! read more

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Cool place that serves coffee, empanadas and variety of other foods! The beef empanada was crisp and flavorful. When dipped in their spicy sauce, it took it next level! The coffee was sweet and strong. You only need a bit to wake you up! read more

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I will never eat here again! Our waitress was very rude, no hello, no welcome, just "what do you want?" We ordered drinks and when she came back we tried to make small talk and she just asked "ready to order" not even a reply. I get having a bad day but you can at least fake a smile. I forgot to order a shake therefore I got up and went to her so that she would not have to come back to the table and she answered "what" I repeated my order and she did not even give me an acknowledgement. Then I went to the ladies room and witnessed another waitress leaving a bathroom stall and she did NOT wash her hands. Gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Delicious authentic Cuban food. Everything came out very quickly. Service was good. Ambiance was very upbeat , they had great music on. I love croquettas and I got the Cuban sandwich with jam on croquettas inside! my eyes we're bigger than my stomach! This will be dinner as well! The empanada was perfect. Hot, crispy, delicious. Will return next time I'm in miami' read more

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Open late! Authentic Cuban cuisine, the chuletas hit the spot. Room for large groups and accommodations for small kids too!

Heard a lot of good thing about this place which is always a plus. The food, coffee and so on. We stopped by for dinner, there was six of us on a business gathering. Which apparently we did not know that separate or split check was not allowed. You basically would have to out on one bill and go from there. As it was for work, we would have to have separate bills. From there, we were about to leave as they couldn't accommodate us but the waitress said she'll talk to manager. Who know if that was the case, they ended up doing three checks instead. Food wise, it was good. What we ordered. Did take some of the recommendations from waitress. The seafood dish in the broth was great. As well as the whole fish. Empanadas great as well. The calamari was just ok. Drinks was good and was still available during happy hour. Overall, fish and the seafood dish was the best. Just be aware that split check is not allowed. We were going to leave but they ended up accommodating us as they could have lost out of six meals and drinks including appetizers. Overall, we enjoyed what we had. read more

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We stopped here for a bite to eat while exploring Little Havana. The food was decent overall, though nothing extraordinary. That said, the breakfast sandwich did look delicious--maybe worth a try next time! read more

The beef empanadas were to die for!! So pillowy soft yet crunchy edges. And so flavorful. Like OMG, no words lol. Add some hot sauce to take up the flavor even more. Amazing. Chefs kiss. And tried a real Cuban coffee, just a tiny cups worth is soooooo strong lol. It was delicious though but definitely gotta watch your intake with those for sure lol read more

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Good experience until it was time to pay, check your receipts and make sure the waitress gets her tip, the cashier at the time told the waitress we didn't leave a tip. It was very embarrassing for us having to go back and have the cashier print the receipt and show the waitress we did leave her a tip. I found it very odd. read more

I didn't eat here but my friends all did and I sat with them while they ate. They got a lot of different foods and it came out decently fast. Louis our server was very nice. They enjoyed the food! It looked and smelled good! read more

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I went on a sightseeing tour and this location was a pit stop for the empanadas. The tour guide raved about the beef empanada that had banana inside and suggested the hot sauce as well. I was a little hesitant but decided to order it and I am so glad I did. The crust was flaky, the inside was packed with beef, the empanada itself had a good flavor but the hot sauce definitely took it up a notch. I did get the order to go so I can't really comment on the service but I would definitely recommend trying the empanada from this location. read more

El Pub - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

The best Cuban food I've had in Miami so far. And I've been to Miami about 20 times. The highly recommend this place

The sandwiches are delicious and huge. The atmosphere is fun. Should have a much higher rating.

Pass on the vaca frita de pollo. Not shredded, crispy, or stir fried with the onions. The taste was fine, but the dish was just disappointing and not what I ordered. My waitress was nice, though. The outdoor seating was fine too. read more

I just happened to be walking around, and their empanadas caught my eye! I went inside and was seated immediately. Service was not the best. We had to flag down our server multiple times just to place our order. The food was very good though. My favorite was El Miami. The bread was warm and toasted, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. I also LOVED their guava and cheese empanada. One of the best I've had. I will be back! read more

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Born and raised in Miami and this is the best croqueta preparada I've had lately. It's not super stuffed with ham on a thick Cuban bread. It's the perfect amount of ham, cheese, and the croqueta in a fresh Cuban bread perfectly toasted on the flat press. Super delicious. LOCALS order a cortadito with evaporated milk instead of regular. It's heavenly. read more

El Pub - Croqueta preparada - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Awesome atmosphere in little Havana in Miami. Mango Mojitos was so tasty Authentic chicken and rice Cuban food Not too dry very flavorful read more

El Pub - Outside - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We took a food tour & stopped here. The coffee was amazing & so were the empanadas. We would definitely order from this place if we visit Miami again. read more

El Pub - The Cuban coffee was amazing. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Nelsy gave great service and the food was amazing ella era muy atenta y amable!

shank is pretty good. Nothing special. But for $20 it's good. mojito Monday Definitely would be worth while. read more

El Pub - Lamb shank - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stays open until 2:00 AM before you get your lyft it's perfect to get snacks for tomorrow. In this case empanadas de queso con hamon. Service is right outside the window perfect. Along with the night life it's perfect to end the evening with perfect cultural vibes of old Cuba welcome to little Havana. You will definitely come here again. That's is all. Chief Cuban sandwich only in Miami read more

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We arrived for our food tour a bit early so we decided to pop in for a Mojito. It was excellent! This spot was also on our food tour for the best empanadas and coffee! We had a beef and spinach & cheese on the tour. The best empanadas I've ever had. This spot has been featured in several movies! read more

El Pub - Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

We are vacationing in Miami. No vacation is complete without a visit to Little Havana. I have mixed feelings about El Pub. First we stopped for their $5 mojitos. The mint was old, even brown in the drink. The bartender completely ignored us, and the waitress literally asked, "what do you want?" Then the bartender quickly served another couple that just walked up. We came back with a walking food tour. Their empenadas and Cuban coffee are amazing! So after the tour we came back for more empenadas and had the same terrible service experience with a different waitress. Bottom line- go to the Little window and get your empenadas to go. read more

El Pub - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I can only comment on the coffee and empanada de carne, but both were excellent. We went as part of a walking food tour and our guide explained to us how Cuban coffee was made and how one small cup was meant to be shared with multiple people. We all tried some and it was really nice and strong, but still sweet. He also gave is each and empanada that was filled with a ground beef mixture. Super good tasting and we were glad to learn about it from a local. read more

El Pub - Little coffee shots - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Yum... ABSOLUTE DELICIOUSNESS!!!! We had a very long layover in Miami so we decided to visit Little Havana. There are tons of boutique restaurants along Calle 8, but something about El Pub was welcoming. It's definitely not the prettiest restaurant from the outside, but sometimes those are the best spots to eat. The interior is like going to your elder's house, the one that cooks the best food. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and sat at the bar in the front. The menu had LOTS of great options but I went with the beef empanadas and the Cuban sandwich. Can't be in Little Havana and NOT get a Cuban sandwich and a cafecito. The cafe Cubano was so delicious! It was smooth and flavorful. The food came out really quick too. The empanadas were STUFFED with filling. Soooo good!!! The Cuban sandwich was delicious! The bread was crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. Everything was so yummy. The price was awesome for everything I got. Will definitely return when I'm in Miami. read more

El Pub - Cubano Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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