Wow. This place was phenomenal. Our Airbnb host recommended this Cuban/Latin American restaurant in Homestead, FL and it was downright amazing! We got a sampler platter that included some croquetas, plantain chips, tamal, fried pork chunks, and fried shrimp. Zero complaints about anything! So so good. My main was the Sopa de Res, which was a hearty soup. The serving size was gigantic. I actually took most of it back with me and it made two more meals. There were lots of root vegetables, slow cooked beef still on the bone, a side of rice and corn. My dad got a huge Cuban sandwich that he also ate on for days and my mom had empanadas, which I finished off for a third meal. We also went back for pie. That was ok - it was extremely rich and kind of pricy at $13 a slice. I also tried their Cortadito and took it to go. Great coffee as well. Highly, highly recommend eating here. The decor is fun and the wait staff super nice and patient with all our questions. They also have a separate ice cream shop across the parking lot. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! This restaurant is very charming, both inside and out. The menu is extensive with so many delicious options to choose from. The service was perfect as well. My husband ordered a Cuban sandwich with French fries cooked to perfection in clean oil, and I had grilled chicken (pechuga à la Blanche) with beans, rice, and sweet plantain, along with cilantro sauce. The portion sizes are very generous and we each had leftovers for another whole meal. We will definitely be back! I also appreciated that the suggested tip amount started at 15%. We left more, but too many restaurants have the suggested tip amounts much too high. Do look at the menu item pricing, as some dishes were $75+. It may have been due to portion size as well as ingredients. read more

as i'm currently writing this, we have not eaten a single piece of food yet. The outside decor is very interesting and fun, the menu however appears to be in a language i cannot understand. we'll get back to you with the review CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS!!! just kidding. I myself did not like my sandwich, but Mr. Bass did the billy bass on the table after eating his lobster soup. He enjoyed his food #8outof10 #sheilalobster PS. i think they hit us with the gringo tax read more

Over food was good definitely recommend the food I tried which was the vaca frita and croqueta platter, however the prices on the menu for certain items where kinda crazy. It's more or less comparable to your local Cuban spot so not sure why prices were a bit high for certain items. The restaurant itself is really interesting with a lot of design put into it. We sat inside but next time will probably sit outside since it was awkwardly quiet inside. I think they need some music playing or something. Overall good experience and the staff was very friendly and attentive! read more

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Love this place, the decor, the food, and the customer service are always on point. I had the steak sandwich. It was huge, big enough to share. We also had the avocado salad as well. So good and full of avocado! I will say the star of the show was the after dinner coffee. Best I have had in a really long time. Go support this small business! read more

These scallywags pulled the ol' switcheroo on my party and killed the vibe. I ordered half a pitcher of sangria, everyone at my table heard me order half a pitcher. The waitress brought the pitcher, we drank it, then when the check came they charged us for a full pitcher. I asked about it, and the waitress nodded like she understood and then split the full pitcher onto the checks. Then I spoke with the manager, and he said he couldn't do anything about it. It's such a deceitful thing to do, to trick people into paying more. The menu was already overpriced, they didn't need to pull this weird scam. I will never return nor recommend this place. read more

I've only ordered pick up from here but it is great! I ordered the Sopa de Res to cure my Sunday morning hangover and I can testify that it truly brought me bad from the dead! The ambiance is if your Cuban Abuela and Pablo Picasso had a child! Service is amazing and there is an IceCream shop next door (same owners) read more

Hidden gem (30 years in Homestead) and authentic good food- nice people! Vaca chicken and Lima soltado were both good- flan was good too! read more

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My daughter's took me here for Mother's Day. I loved the Ambiance of the restaurant, And the color on the walls. The food was delicious and a perfect place to dress up and go to dinner. Then we passed by the ice cream shop afterwards. Hidden Gem in Homestead! read more

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Yum! Best Cuban food we had outside of Calle Ocho (we tried three Cuban restaurants on our long weekend in Miami and this was a close second favorite after our favorite in Little Havana) We went at an off time (4pm on a Saturday) and got seated right away. This is my ranking of the experience: Cafe Cubano 10/10 Cuban sandwich 7/10 Vaca Frita 10/10 (yum!!!!!) Maduros (sweet plantains) 10/10 Pechuga Rellena (rolled chicken breast with ham & cheese) 8/10 Arroz Blanco (white rice) 8/10 Black beans 10/10 Moros (mix of beans & rice) 9/10 Ambiance 8/10 Service 7/10 There's slim pickings of good restaurants in this area and I think Havana Spice is the best in the area! read more

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First off portion sizes are enormous, don't order more than a dish per person and even then they're definitely shareable. I'm really glad the waiter let us know that our original order was going to be way too much food so we reconsidered and got a steak, a chicken filet and a rice dish. Between the 3 dishes + tip we were looking at about 120 dollars, which I do think is too much. Yes the portions are large, but you could halve the sizes and quarter the prices or even half them really. Ultimately the steak was alright, my friend ordered it medium rare and it came out well done, not much of an issue still went down easy. My chicken dish was pretty good. The fried rice we ordered was massive and a bit on the saltier side. Not every bite was salty, but some bites definitely needed a hefty swig of water to go down. As for ambiance, we sat outside and it's a comfortable area to sit in. We did happen to be there during a small passing shower, but the area is covered so it wasn't so much of a deal. Service was great. Our waiter was nice. No complaints there. I'd recommend eating here, but I'm not sure if I'd personally return. read more

Great Cuban / Latin cuisine spot with a long menu. I recommend the lechon asado or the churrasco-- both give you a lot of food and are full of flavor and well priced. The ambience is very Cuban, colorful, and vibrant. Great service with a smile and prompt. I love this spot and want to bring others so I will def come back. read more

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A local recommended this restaurant to us. We got two different types of food, and it seemed like they came from two different restaurants. Two of us got sandwiches, and they were good but not great. One of us got a chicken dish and it was incredible. So- order carefully! We sat out on the patio, which was eclectically decorated. It seemed like the inside was unique as well but we didn't see much. The menus had a ton of handwritten items added in, but some of them weren't on every menu. The servers were nice and everyone seemed willing to help. Our food came at very different times, but it did all come. As I mentioned, the sandwiches were good. My friend ordered a cream cheese, turkey, and strawberry jam sandwich, which was delicious. I ordered a hamburger that came with raw diced onions and potato strings. The meat was flavored and soft and not like an American hamburger at all, but very good. My other friend ordered a simple chicken dish that was spectacular. The portion was huge, the chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sides were amazing. Come and enjoy but order carefully! read more

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I ordered shrimp in garlic sauce (camarones al ajillo), and the sauce looked like garlic Alfredo sauce they use in pasta. Not enjoyable at all. My friends ordered the churrasco and it was good, but for the price of everything I was not impressed. Restaurant is also super tight. To get to your seat you literally have to squeeze in between ppl and chairs. read more

We had such high hopes based on the reviews and overall atmosphere when we arrived. While the food was ok, I can't in good conscience rate this restaurant anything higher than mid range due to their unbelievably exorbitant prices. Fish sandwich $49. Fried rice $35+. We each ordered the least expensive things we could find, salads and sandwiches. We didn't even order drinks as a basic mojito was $19. read more

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Great variety of Cuban and other Hispanic cuisine. We did the Chicharron & Guacamole appetizer but it was big enough for a meal. The Cuban sandwiches are about twice as big as most of the Cuban restaurants in Florida. Service was fast and friendly. The outdoor seating is really relaxing with all the plants, flowers, and fancy painted pottery and statues. read more

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Food was delicious but very expensive. Environment bright and entertaining. New to the area so I will be searching out a more reasonablely priced option. read more

A wonderful end to our busy day at Biscayne & Everglades National Parka! The churrasco was off the hook! Fine dining service in an inviting setting Enjoy ! read more

Wow, what a scam. The food was okay, but not $160 worth. Decor is a joke. Jazz music makes no sense there. Her plate was $65. Mome was $45 for a crappy sandwich and bad fries. Appetizer was good. read more

I've been here a few times, the food is amazing, taste very good. They give huge portions as well, you definitely are going to leave full, the servers are very attentive, the ambiance is spectacular, the outside area is very nice, the inside dinning is to as well. I usually always get Voca Frita here, or sometimes chicken breast the skirt steak is good too. I love Cuban food read more

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Worth the drive down south for some awesome and authentic Cuban food. Great atmosphere very traditionally Hispanic decor with color and creativity. Super attentive and friendly staff. read more

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Amazing Ambiance and the food was just as amazing. Service was very good and the complete staff was very attentive our needs. I recommend completely! read more

What an absolute delight this was! After a recommendation from a park ranger in Biscayne, we ordered from Grubhub after a long day at the park. I thought the paella at first was a little pricey on the menu at $69, but it had been recommended so I ordered it. I had NO idea it is a giant tray of food and we were pleasantly delighted!! We had it for breakfast and lunch the next day and it was still just as delicious. I also ordered a lobster soup and it was so full of flavor. 100% recommend for my fellow national park jumpers! read more

Havana Spice Restaurant - Take out paella with broccoli and plantains - Cuban Near Me - Homestead, Florida

This place offers a wide variety of options and has a friendly staff that seems to like one another. Kid friendly and accommodating to solo diners as well. A family restaurant that offers flavorful and well prepared food. A little pricey but good food made from good ingredients with care often is. read more

Havana Spice Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Visitors to the area, we've had dinner here 2 nights in a row. What can I say... Excellent food, great service! We've had the Cuban style ox tails; which were absolutely delicious, fall off the bone in the gravy/sauce that it comes in. The Spicy Cuban style Ropa Vieja was to die for. The shredded beef was tender & flavorful and the sauce was fantastic, perfect for dipping the Cuban bread into. Last night we enjoyed whole deep fried Red Snapper (enough for 2 people) The only suggestion I would add is to offer one of their tomato based Cuban sauce as an accompaniment.We're sure to return when in the area again. read more

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Lawdddd. Somewhere off in Homestead stands the Havana Spice/Sugar duo which makes dinner and dessert so much easier to do. Small inside with maybe 8-10 tables but also has an outside seating area. Food is seemingly pricier than most places you can go to for almost the same thing but it was so delicious. Could have just been that I stuffed my face with bread and appetizer before eating but the food was enough for two lunches and a half. Next door is a dessert shop that's pleasant to the eye and the ice cream is handmade and creamy. Worth the try. read more

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We were so lucky to stumble upon this spot on our Everglades weekend getaway. I adore Cuban food and this place hit the spot. Miami is the place to go for Cuban food and this is the best by far that I've had. Now it's far since it's all the way in homestead and what are the odds that you'd be out there, but this place is totally worth your time. Everything was phenomenal. The table service, food, and ambiance, were such a vibe. It was a relaxed environment. We sat on the patio since it was a little cool out. Our server made sure to check on us multiple times and was speedy with our requests. We never had to ask for a thing (minus our order and check when we finished). The Vaca Frita is by far the best I've ever had. Although it's a bit greasy, it was packed with flavor. Not the cheapest Cuban spot but for sure high quality. I will rave about this to my friends if they ever plan a trip to the Everglades because I can't get enough of how great of a find this place is. The sangria was a good deal! A half pitcher for $29 (basically four glasses) and perfect for two people! Parking was easy and the place is very noticeable from the road. Look out for a bunch of colorful figurines on the lawn and front area (you'll know you've made it). Make sure to try Havana sugar next door after (we ate to much to give it a go this time, but next time we're in the area, we will have to give it a try.) It was busy, so I'm sure it's a hot spot. See you next time Havana Spice. (Vaca Frita will never be the same for me anymore now that I've had yours!) read more

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We stopped by Havana Spice as soon as we landed in Miami. It was a two in one with their restaurant on one side and their Havana Ice Cream store on the other. At first, it seemed deserted, but behind all the cultural decorations and props was a quaint dine-in. We ordered the Bacalao: they were tasty but salty; fried pork chunks and tamales; the tamale was good, but the meat inside was sparse: the pork was tender; the empanadas were okay: the flavor was a bit sour to me for some reason. The fried snapper looked great, but unfortunately, it had no flavor -- it was very bland. Our server was very kind and efficient. He checked in on us often and was very accommodating. Overall, based on the service, I would visit again and try their other dishes. read more

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I was reading some reviews that were negative I know its hard to please everyone however I have been going to this restaurant since they opened and I go weekly its an incredible place and even though the prices are high when you see they're portion two people can eat so its the same other places. The food is incredible the staff amazing and everything its so fresh. Its our go to place every week. Drinks are a bit pricy yes but food not at all when you consider what you get and the amount per serving. Do not be deterred by bad reviews go and try it its amazing !!! they're beans are not the best but everything else is great!!! read more

Tried their empanadas, chicken soup, flan and guanabana shake. Chicken soup was spicy which was perfect for my cold. Their empanadas were delicious! They tasted like how good empanadas must taste like, fresh, well made and melting in your mouth. Flan was decent. read more

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Another great meal at Havana Spice! Today we had To drink: -Jugo de guarapo: delicious! not too sweet To eat: 1. Pechuga rellena- chicken stuffed with cheese and ham. tender, juicy chicken. very good. 2. ropa vieja- delicious tender meat in a well-spiced tomato sauce read more

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Really odd roadside restaurant in homestead. I'd give it more stars if it wasn't so incredibly overpriced. The food wasn't bad but you can get better in a dozen other Cuban places in the Miami area. I had the masas de puerco and my wife the ropa vieja. Neither was bad but they were both way overpriced. And $19 for a mint lemonade should be illegal. If the prices were lower I'd probably like the place but it's just a bad deal and we won't be back. Service was decent. Give it four stars for service. Three for the foodie and one for the prices read more

Food was great and they had a huge menu.! the only downside I must say, is that some of the prices were very high, unusually high. That's a lot for me to say as I live in NYC. I ordered the fried snapper for a little over $40 but it could definitely have fed two people. Definitely worth it. The higher prices on the drinks were unusual and some of the lobster dishes were, but maybe the preparation is more complicated which is why they were higher. Loved the fried yucca as well! read more

Havana Spice Restaurant - Fried snapper. Came with 2 sides. - Cuban Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Let me start by saying that their vaca frita is my favorite in Miami. This place is close to work and we tend to do work lunches there. With that said, our last experience felt like we were being watched for a secret TV show as we sat looking at the menu. Half their menu is now hand written and prices are updated with white out. Yellow rice and chicken "big portion" is now $75, a batido de mango is $19, and most sandwiches are $39. We asked the waiter about the portion size of the sandwich and he said "it's kind of big. Maybe two people can share it." Needless to say, this restaurant has outpriced itself in a working class area for regular Cuban food. We stood up and left and unless they re-evaluate their prices, we will not be back. read more

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All good. After heavy raining day in National Park having a native Havana food and drinks was so fun. We really like it. Highly recommend! read more

The most buncakes ice cream I've ever tried, it was gushy, sugary, overpriced, old and just a bad experience my sister is going to leave a review on her thoughts about Sister: this is the mega ultimate burgerest ice cream place in the world I feel my stomach twisting and I'm definitely exploding the toilet today. 0/10 read more

Havana Spice has the most extensive menu I have ever seen!! When I say there is an option for everyone, there truly is! My go-to-meal is their Pechuga-a-la-Plancha. It is enormous and cooked to perfection with grilled onions and 2 sides. I always get rice & beans as side 1 and side 2 is a toss up between Tostones, Sweet Plantains and boiled yucca. There is a plethora of indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant is very tastefully designed with eclectic artwork and vintage cars. The staff attends to you promptly and food is served timely yet there is no pressure to turn tables over. They also have an icecream shop next door with Gelato textured icecream with just as extensive of a selection!!! Which is a perfect stop after a great meal!! read more

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Came here for dinner with the family. We started with queso frito and croquettas. The vaca frita was good but the dipping sauce was meh. It was a mayo based cilantro lime sauce. Was ok. Croquettas we're ok too. The Mayo/ketchup sauce was meh. They were better w the cilantro cause. But aftertaste was weird. I had the vaca frita which was super flavorful initially but then super salty. Sweet potato fries were good and so was broccoli. My daughter had the palomilla steak and she said it was bland My bf had the vaca frita. He said it was way too salty. I tried it and it was flavorful but way too salty. We decided to be gluttons and end with flan and Oreo cheesecake which needed to be colder. The flan was yummy. I didn't try the cheesecake but everyone said it was yum but too warm I had a mojito and that was super yum The place is super cute Service was great. read more

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Unexpectedly fun and colorful atmosphere. Seating was a bit confusing. We were very confused by the menu and pricing. The majority of dishes are $25-60. A banana split is $19? Seafood dishes are $40-100. The dishes we ordered (ropa vieja and a havanna sandwich) were very good so I'm curious if there's something absolutely amazing about the rest of the dishes that are priced so much higher. I checked in on Yelp and was offered a $5 off $25 coupon but my server waved it off indicating they don't honor that which is disappointing. Management should get that removed so they don't appear unprofessional. read more

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Best Cuban spot in Homestead. Service is great! Servings are generous, you'll for sure leave with leftovers