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    El Pub

    3.5 (578 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Empanadas : Assorted
    Monica G.

    Food ok. We had the empanadas: Chorizo and cheese, Spinach and Cheese and Ropa Vieja . All good options for a quick bite. Service not great. Outdoor seating was nice and it's situated right at the heart of Little Havana. But I'm sure we could have found a better place to get a bite to eat.

    Jenny S.

    Great service! Got Cubana which was great and the seafood stew which is delicious with the hot sauce! Also got carne and chorizo empanada and the chorizo was yummier!

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    Smith Family O.

    Just an ok restaurant. Good service on a busy Sunday afternoon. Food had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever. I ordered the ropa vieja empanada and the lechon empanada and didn't care for them. Better in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Agua Fresca was $9 and nothing special about it. Live music playing, casual ambiance. I don't think I would consider coming here again. Pricey...

    Egg breakfast and blt
    Alfredo R.

    Here's your review with corrected grammar and flow: "Hello Yelpers! Quick review of this spot: The food was good, and the price wasn't bad for being on famous Calle Ocho. It was delicious! I had a regular breakfast with eggs, homemade potatoes, and ham, which came with coffee with milk and toasted Cuban bread, plus an extra order of eggs. My cousin ordered a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato), which he said was delicious and looked great in the photos. The server, an older lady, was attentive, as were the other staff, which was nice since it was empty when we arrived. She even shared the secret to a good Cuban cafe con leche (coffee with milk) - a big plus! The ambiance feels very Miami, modern Cuban with the classic rooster at the door and wooden seating. Definitely recommend if you're from out of town!".

    LaShon F.

    We were visiting Miami exploring Little Havana when we decided to stop here for lunch because of reviews. Big mistake! The place was busy, but we sat for over 20 minutes before our server even acknowledged us. She eventually took our order, but we never received our drinks and no one checked on us again. Meanwhile, people around us were being seated, getting drinks, and getting their food. My friend tried to say something to another server, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. The whole experience felt awkward and unwelcoming, so we ended up leaving and going elsewhere for lunch. Definitely disappointing.

    One of the best beef empanadas!
    Linda Y.

    Well known place by locals. Was told this place been here for over 40 years??? Many movies have been filmed here too. Tried their coffee and beef empanada. They were one of the best beef empanada I had. Full of juicy beef filling. Their hot sauce really elevated the empanadas tasting.

    Alessandra R.

    Came here around lunch time on a Friday. This is such a cool Miami Cuban vibe spot with a lot of history, they've filmed scenes here from war dogs, power, and Ballers with The Rock Dwayne Johnson. When I went, they had live music playing; it was so lively and fun. I sat at the bar and kept seeing all these amazing looking sandwiches coming out for different tables. I ended up getting the steak sandwich with a mojito. mojitos are a must in Little Havana. Everything was delicious and fresh. the atmosphere was great; it gives you that authentic local feel.

    Coffee window at El Pub
    Jennifer H.

    I was on a walking tour of Little Havana in Miami and happened to find this cute coffee window. Had to try the Cafe Cubano and a chicken empanada. Most Cuban restaurants have a walk up window just for coffees and snacks. My order was taken quickly by a friendly server behind the window and was ready promptly. The Cafe Cubano was served as it should be, hot and sweet. I loved the empanada too. It was loaded with chicken and veggies. A definite must try in Miami!!!

    Rick I.

    Being a Miami native, I remember little havana being run down and not a tourist place, and el pub has been there since I was a kid. So visiting town, we decided to stop for some cuban food for old memories. We ordered a churassco and a fritanga for mains, then quarto leche and arroz fon leche for dessert. Service was friendly and quick. Food was delicious and just like i remember 30 years ago. While little havana is very different, the food still hits the same.

    Jack W.

    First time in Little Havana. Incredible sandwich. Homemade bread. Excellent service. And I was surprised at the price. More than reasonable. Can't wait to go back if I've ever hear again.

    Ropa Vieja
    Amanda M.

    Good authentic food. Great prices. Friendly service and great atmosphere, perfect must go spot in little Havana. Great happy hour and drink specials during the week too!

    The best chicken empanadas on the Little Havana strip
    Fawn M.

    I stopped here before heading to the airport for another empanada, thele best chicken empanadas on the Little Havana strip. The service is great and food came out fast. A must visit when in Little Havana!!

    Empanadas
    Dena G.

    What do you do after you get into Miami late at night after a long, hard day of travel? You go to Little Havana and have a midnight dinner at El Pub. My hubby and I are on vacation, and our flight from Los Angeles to Miami was long and hot. It took us over an hour to walk through the Miami airport and get a rental car. It was 11:40pm by the time we got checked into our hotel room. But Little Havana was lively at midnight, with music blaring, people out and about, and a balmy breeze in the air. El Pub gave really friendly service and a platter of packed empanadas. We tried chicken, beef, ham and cheese, and guava and cheese empanadas. We also had a shrimp cocktail and a plate of sweet fried plantains. The empanadas were well seasoned and loaded with meat. They were definitely good empanadas. The shrimp cocktail, while not tremendously generous (only six shrimp), was nice and fresh. The fried plantains were my favorite thing on the table. They were just perfect. My favorite of the empanadas was the guava and cheese. My favorite of the meat empanadas was the beef. Hanging out at El Pub and experiencing the boisterous, zesty flavor of Little Havana at midnight was a great way to start our vacation.

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    11 months ago

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    9 months ago

    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

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    9 months ago

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

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    10 months ago

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

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    Sanguich

    Sanguich

    4.5
    (65 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Wow what a great Cubano sandwich. It was hot and as fresh as could be. We split it and it was just…read moreenough. The place is in bayside market but the directions had us on the wrong side of the place. When you walk in it is on the right near the water. The place is small but very cute and the customer service was excellent. It appears to be family owned and operated. They could not have been friendlier. Loved it.

    Due to timing this was the only Sanguich open and so we made our way over to try their sandwiches…read more It's located right in Bayside Marketplace which was lively and a great place to eat overlooking the water. The shop is small with only the shared outdoor seating with other nearby restaurants. The Pan Con Bistec was very tasty and I liked the crispy bits inside. The flavor of the sauce could have been more pronounced but otherwise a really good sandwich. The Pan con Lechon was okay overall because it tasted very one note flavor and texture wise. The meat was moist and tender but I preferred the Bistec and the Cubano. They also provided a garlic dipping sauce which was very flavorful. However I felt that it overpowered a lot of the sandwich flavors. I also got the Mamey Batida which was smooth and subtle with its sweetness. My first time having a Batida and I really liked the consistency but will probably be choose a different flavor next time.

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    Boniato Fries ($5.25) and Mamey Batido ($7.89)
    Boniato Fries ($5.25) and Mamey Batido ($7.89)
    Cubano ($14.99) - city ham, Lechon, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on Cuban bread. It's a lot; 1 order is too much for 1 person

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    Cubano ($14.99) - city ham, Lechon, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on Cuban bread. It's a lot; 1 order is too much for 1 person
    Sanguich

    Sanguich

    4.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This is a small sandwich shop. I want to emphasize the small. Because of the size and the…read morepopularity, there is often a line to get in. It's worth it to wait in this line. They keep it moving fast, so typically the line moves right along. Every time I come here, I tell myself I am going to try something new, but I don't because the pan con bistec is always perfection. The steak is thinly sliced, so the sandwich has great texture. It has fontina cheese, which is definitely unique for a steak sandwich in Little Havana. The star, though, is the mojo rojo they put on it. It gives this sandwich an absolute twist you won't find anywhere else. So trust me when I say, wait in the line!

    Come for: any sandwich, any side…read more Know that: line gets long Wow...this place completely changed how I felt about cubanos. Never did I believe it could be so good. The restaurant is a classic touristy hole in the wall. You stand outside until ready to order, be prepared to wait 30+ mins. I ordered 2 sandwiches, cuban fries, and chicharrones to split with a friend. The cubano (5/5) and pan con bistec (5/5) were absolutely excellent. Both had a perfect ratio of meat and sauce. But what really set it apart was the crispy crusted bread. Spectacular! The chicharrones (4/5) were a steal - MASSIVE portion for like $5. Insane deal, and delicious. The cuban nachos (4.5/5) had their amazing sauce and garlic confit lechon on it. Delicious and would order both again. Overall, this is a tourist spot but one I don't think can be missed.

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    Cuban, sweet potato fries, and Medianoche.
    Cuban, sweet potato fries, and Medianoche.
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    Chicharrones
    Not enough meat too much tangled potato filler

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    Not enough meat too much tangled potato filler
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    Puerto Sagua Restaurant

    4.2
    (3.9k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Puerto Sagua is an absolute Miami Beach classic! I've been here so many times that I've lost count,…read morebut I keep coming back for one thing: the oxtail stew! It is hands down my favorite. I've never had anything quite like it, except maybe in Caribbean Costa Rica, and there is something so special about the way they make it here. It is literally my first stop every time I visit Miami Beach. I genuinely crave it! And then there's the quatro leches cake. INSANELY good. You will absolutely finish it. I recently tried their iced Cuban coffee with sugar and milk, and it was such a delicious addition. The passion fruit juice is also fantastic. I finally tried the grilled lobster plate, and WOW, it did not disappoint. Honestly, you might need to walk around the block a few times afterward because everything is just THAT good, and you're going to finish every last bite. Puerto Sagua has been serving Miami Beach since 1968, and it is still standing strong, serving incredible Cuban food with so much character and history. Great service and love the open restaurant ambiance diner feel. If you're visiting Miami Beach, DO NOT skip this place. Come hungry and get a taste of this iconic Cuban American restaurant. And whatever you do, GET THE OXTAIL STEW!

    Casual, comforting Cuban/American diner in south beach. I was given this rec by a friend and it did…read morenot disappoint! The menu has a wide variety of Cuban foods but I decided to go with my go-to: a Cuban sandwich. We ordered our food to go and it was prepared quickly. The sandwich itself was probably the best Cuban I've ever had. The pickles were a nice touch.

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    Bar Counter Service
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    Shrimp enchilado
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    Doce Provisions

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Lots of Yelpers hyped up the outdoor patio, but we came during a massive thunderstorm so we didn't…read moreget to check it out. The inside is cute also! We started with the goat cheese croquettes, which were delicious! The marmalade went well, and the pickles onions and jalapeños cut the richness and were a nice complement. Husband had the Masa de Puerco chino and loved it. Big tender chunks of pork, super flavorful. I had the abuela's ropa vieja, and it was perfect. I don't even usually like plantains, and the Maduros were delicious! Oh! And the Passion lemonade was SO GOOD!! Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Loved everything about the experience, and we're hoping to get back while we're in Miami!

    We came here for dinner on our first night in Miami. We made reservations but it said outdoor patio…read morewasn't available. Regardless when we arrived they sat us outside which is exactly what we were hoping for. Our server was nice at first. Explained all the popular dishes got our drinks out very quickly. I think she stole our table from someone else because shortly after someone came and we told them we put our order in and he seemed a little bothered. Unfortunately, our other server disappeared and never checked up on us. We pretty much didn't have any napkins during our entire duration of our meal. At least that part was good. We started off with a couple of mojitos and their Vaca Frita Tostones. You get these homemade maduro tostones topped off with shreeded beef in a moon sauce, pickled onion, and aji Amarillo aioli. A very delicious dish that didn't last long. Shortly after we received our main dish. I really hate when they do that. My wife ordered their Abuelas Ropa Vieja and I ordered their Masa de Puerco Chino. My wife didn't really care for her dish much. We've had plenty of Ropa Vieja before and would have preferred a congri type of rice as opppsed to just plain white rice. My dish was 10/10. Like in the name of "chino" this is an Asian inspired dish with fried rice, maduros, pineapple confit and crispy pork. A very delicious dish. It could have don't without the little salad on top, but at least it ads color to the dish. The crispy pork tasted so amazing and the fried had so much flavor. Mix in some of the maduros and you get a sweet and savory dish. Would definitely be returning to try this dish again.

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    Doce Provisions
    Doce Provisions

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    Havana 1957

    Havana 1957

    4.1
    (3.9k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Outdoor seating

    I visited Havana about 20 years ago. I loved the beans and rice. So, we had to try an authentic…read moreCuban meal. I had their famous chicken, which is roasted in a special gravy sauce. It comes with fried plantains, fingerling potatoes and beans and rice. It was amazing! Chicken was perfect. The beans and rice were delectable. Service was excellent. Inside was a little small, but full of Cuban decor. Wife and son shared a Cuban sandwich. They loved it. The fries were also terrific. Highly recommend!

    My first time in Miami, kicking off a birthday week, and the first place we landed after a quick…read moreand predictably rough Spirit Airlines flight from NYC, RIP to whatever dignity that airline has left. Wanted a Cubano sandwich immediately upon arrival, so we came straight to Havana 1957. This spot has been recreating 1950s Havana since 2010, right down to the vintage memorabilia and the whole "Un Dia En La Habana" concept, and it's since grown into a small chain across Miami and even Vegas. The Ocean Drive location does it right: great service, very friendly and fast, food that was amazing across the board. Loved my first taste of a traditional, genuine Cuban sandwich, ham, roast pork, Swiss, pickles, mustard, all pressed together and served with a mountain of shoestring fries, as close to the source as I could ask for stateside. Ordered a rum and coke and they hand it to you in a genuinely giant glass, perfect for getting the party started, even though it was a random Monday afternoon. Vibes and atmosphere were immaculate the whole visit. Great first stop in Miami, and a great way to kick off the week that followed.

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    Inside Dinning Area Espanola Way
    Inside Dinning Area Espanola Way
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