Since this restaurant is in a touristy location, I didn't have high expectations of the food, but it was the price of the food that really shocked me. A small bowl of JUST white rice is $7 and an espresso was $10. Lechon Asado: My friend said the lechon asado was a little bland but I felt it was fine (he has a more experienced palate for latin food than me). Picadillo de Carne: I didn't realize the picadillo had olives. I reallyyyy don't like olives but honestly it wasn't overpowering in the dish. The beans could have used more seasoning. I expected more than 2 pieces of maduro plantains and they weren't fully cooked (see picture). The one perk of this place is how beautiful the waterfront and bridge view is from the patio. The service was good too. Overall, I would likely not come back given the high cost for ok food. read more

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Food was soooo yummy We got the empanadas and calamari for appetizers. The empanadas are no joke some of the best ones I've had in the states. For dinner I obviously had to get the Cuban sandwich. It was amazing. I got a side of rice instead of fries, the rice was so good, sweet. My friend got the ribs and she said they were amazing as well. The place was beautiful, had an outdoor seating that was on a balcony on the water. Just the most perfect vibe. Service was great too. 10/10 read more

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Live music! Good food and cocktails, sat outside because we had our fur baby so couldn't enjoy the inside ambiance. Would recommend to visit. read more

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This place is amazing ambience exceptional. The food is phenomenal. Staff was very pleasant. Tipping was automatically added. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I was here waiting to board my ship and only had drinks. The food looked delicious but I was not hungry due to being more tired than hungry. Edelito was my bar tender and he is amazing. BEST mojitos and best hospitality. Edelito is a gem at this place. He made me feel welcomed, is funny, and makes the best drinks. Eventually live music came to the stage and they were awesome. Fun place. Highly recommend and tell Edelito I said hi. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Coconut mojito - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is located in the Bayside Market. My family and I were looking for a place to eat while in Miami. We stopped by the market on Saturday night. It was jumping....people were everywhere. Music playing....a cool scene. We met with the hostess at La Cañita and we're seated immediately. We all placed our orders and our drinks. I wanted the Miami Vice, so I got that, the empanadas and the ceviche! All were delicious. Bursting with flavor! What I didn't get a picture of was their most popular drink, the Coconut Mojito! It was so delicious! We ordered multiple of this drink. It was one that we are glad we tried! Stop here...experience La Cañita for yourself! Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and a great location. read more

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Ño! That ropa vieja sandwich so good; unique never seen in this form before. Calamari so crispy with cilantro dipping a delight. Live music loud but brought the place to life. Bring the kids, bring your friends, all ages will enjoy. Service is friendly, authentic, felt like home. Will no doubt be back to dance & eat Cuban bayside. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Ropa vieja sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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(From March 2023) Cuban cuisine is a given when in Miami. Several spots were a bit far from my hotel but noticed this one was nearby the Miami-Dade arena. Figured I'd stop in here prior to the game and see what we got. Interior is roomy and there's an individual playing the piano giving a warming vibe. Bar had plenty of seating so I sat there, then ordered a mojito and a Cuban sandwich since it's Miami. The mojito uses authentic sugar cane and muddled in front of you; none of those mojito mixes you see at other spots. It was refreshing with the mint and lime coming through strong like Dwayne Wade on the fast break. Probably my favorite part of the meal and props to the bartender for making it proper. Now for the Cuban sandwich, the bread was fluffy and buttery. I like fluffy bread but was hoping the Cuban would be pressed like I'm used to. The cheese was perfectly melted and I got consistency from the pickles and flavors from the meat. But felt the sandwich missed something due to the lack of being pressed; and the pickles were short of the vinegary taste that helps put the sandwich together. Maybe my hopes were too high after being spoiled by my Cuban sandwich experience in Tampa the prior year? The mojitos are worth coming here just for those. And the Cuban isn't bad; but you gotta press it! read more

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Loved the food. The live music in the background was like chef's kiss. You forget you are in a mall. Service was quick and friendly. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Live entertainment - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Super cute! They have both outdoor and indoor seating! Indoor seating gives you a nice view of the live music regardless of where you sit! The outside patio has really great waterfront views! The service was super quick and nice. I loved the tropical ceviche, the fish of the day and the lechon asado! We tried a few of the desserts but they were pricey so we would not get it again. read more

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In search of Key lime Pie. We were directed to this restaurant or to margaritaville. Since I make Key kime pie, I we decided to taste both. Margaritaville first, pie was thick and bland, no real key lime to make it pop. So, off to La Canita Bayside, much improved, better tasting, key lime pops. My only suggestion would be to see if both restaurants could lighten up the pie, heaver than it needs to be, make it softer. Flavor goes to LaCanita Bayside. read more

We stumbled across La Canita while in search of a lunch spot to eat at before our boat tour at the Bayside Marketplace. With all the eateries available, the biggest factor in our decision was the restaurant offering indoor seating which was a welcome respite from the Miami humidity. However, I'm glad we ended up here because this was one of the best meals I had during my trip. We ordered the shrimp ceviche and local fish of the day which was red snapper and included coconut rice, roast squash, black eyed peas & curry. The fish was cooked perfectly and was incredibly tender and flaky with not a hint of dryness. Too many times I've ordered fish at a restaurant only to be met with it being overcooked so this was a pleasant surprise. The coconut rice and other accompaniments offered the perfect mix of Caribbean & Cuban flavors. The ceviche was also incredibly refreshing against the Miami afternoon heat. The shrimp was fresh and succulent and the plantain chips made the perfect complement. Don't sleep on the cocktails either, we knocked back a couple mojitos which come in a variety of delicious flavors--you can't go wrong with passion fruit and guava! Despite being very fruity and sweet, they were actually quite strong! Our waiter was attentive and helpful in suggesting what to order for us. The vibes of the restaurant is also pretty cool, with live music featured at certain times. read more

An unexpected gem! We loved La Canita on the second floor. We almost missed it since we didn't know it was on the second floor. We walked over from our hotel which was several blocks away and we glad we did, our waiter was wonderful and the appetizers (wings) and sandwiches were delicious. The drinks we a tad undersized for price but it did not affect our experience. We will be back. read more

Nice and fun atmosphere. The shrimp was very good but the peas were ok. The Maduros was ok. The sweet ice tea was average. Service was fine. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

This spot is amazing. You have inside and outside seating options. If it's not too hot I highly suggest outside. The view is amazing right on the water. Absolutely nothing negative to say here. The service was amazing and the food was phenomenal. I had the white sangria, calamari, and the Ropa vieja empanadas. It's a Cuban style Latin food and I loved it. Highly recommend reservations. Not sure what the wait would be like. Bayside has a parking garage which you. An walk to the marketplace with all types of food and shopping. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Terrible food, drinks and service. Stunningly bad honestly and the waiter tried to tip himself 20% after basically ignoring us. The mojito was watered down and the food was just barely edible! Pick anywhere else at Bayside to eat! read more

My server was outstanding. He was attentive, asked about allergies, and made thoughtful recommendations that elevated my experience. I started with the Pork Belly. The dish was phenomenal--so fresh and vibrant! I ordered the Local Fish of the Day for the mains, a beautifully cooked Yellowtail snapper fillet served on top of fried yuca. The dish was flavorful, balanced, and unforgettable. I wrapped up the meal with flan topped with fresh papayas; it was the perfect sweet note to end on. It was warm, indulgent, and absolutely delicious! Overall, it was a fantastic experience with excellent food, outstanding service, and a great vibe. I highly recommend this restaurant at Town and Country Mall in Kendall! read more

We were looking for something other than a tourist trap restaurant and we stumbled upon this adorable place. The food was excellent (try the ropa vieja). Service was kind and attentive, kudos to Javier who checked in on us many times and relayed our orders to the bartender. There was even a band playing at lunch time, which completed the magical experience read more

La Cañita Bayside - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ropa vieja with maduros and empanadas were great. We were not too hungry but had to try Cuban food in Miami. This place did not disappoint. Excellent service. Even the manager came out when to see if there were any problems because we didn't eat most of the food. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Ropa vieja with maduros - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ambiance on the patio is great for family with children. It was too loud inside. Our server was super busy and we had to ask her for ketchup twice. Other than that we were seated right away and served water immediately. I ordered the oxtail entree with rice, beans, avocado slices & plantains. I wasn't a fan of the sauce. I feel like it over powered the entire dish. read more

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Service was good but food was bland. Ordered empanadas and tostones. Neither seemed to have any seasoning. We ordered salads that were good. read more

Decent but wasn't great. They do not validate parking like advertised keep in mind. Service could use some improvement.

Good food. Great service. Nice ambiance. Recommend getting there early and grabbing a seat close to the music.

Pretty good fish sandwich with a buttered bun! I tried to sit outside, but so many folks were out there, it was SO loud, so I came back inside where it was practically empty in the afternoon. If you're in a rush to catch a boat ride, be clear with the wait staff and they will accommodate you. A sandwich is faster than other entrees, so also plan your meal accordingly. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Fish Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

My first stop in Miami at Bayside was to eat in this restaurant had a very attractive menu. We had a great seating, location, outdoors, overlooking the water, and a view of the ferris wheel. There are a large selection of cocktail drinks and variety of shareable plates - the chicken were my favorite as they were seasoned well. I did expect the shrimp to be my favorite. However, they were lacking in flavor as if they weren't handmade on site maybe premade and reheated, so this was disappointing as they were large in size and looked perfect on a plate. This restaurant is beautiful inside and out, any seat in the house would be a great one, if the band is playing. Also, the bar is well stocked. My only complaint would be that the seating outside gets a bit tight as they have many tables and chairs in a small space and once it is filled, it is hard to get up to go to the restroom and even for servers to safely deliver food. They may want to consider putting fewer tables outside. read more

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Ambiance was good as they had a twosome playing Latin music. The service was ok. I didn't like that they wanted an additional tip although it was already included. Having been to numerous Cuban restaurants in South Florida this one was not one of my favorites. If I was a tourist I may have enjoyed it. I understand the high prices because of the location. read more

3.5 Service each time has been slow Empanadas were super hot on the outside but cold inside The bf had the Fried chicken sandwich and he said it was real good! Arroz con pollo Good Needs just a dash more seasoning Mai tai good (not the normal kind) Pina colada really loved the flavor of it! Will go back for drinks and sandwich read more

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Was very skeptical of this place initially because it's located in a tourist trap outdoor mall. When I walked up for a late lunch, the hostess was not the friendliest, and I almost took that as another sign to run. However, when I was seated, my waiter Brenda was amazing! She was prompt and helpful. I ordered an espresso martini and it was good. A little bit on the sweet side and a bit heavy on the foam, but I think it would please most palates. I had the masitas de puerco and wow! More than I expected in terms of flavor and preparation. The chunks of pork were perfectly fried. It didn't have way too much fat unlike some dishes like this that you get elsewhere. It had a good amount and fried so well that they were crispy chunks of very flavorful fat with still moist meat. Topped with picked onions, lime and on a bed of dirty rice blend of black beans, peas, and pork chunks, it was perfect. The onions cut thru the rich fat and the rice was a great base. Overall very impressed. Brenda checked on me regularly but wasn't intrusive. Her service made this experience especially pleasing! I also got seated outside and the view of the bay during lunch was lovely read more

La Cañita Bayside - Tender but perfectly fried pork chunks - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Came here on a Saturday night around 11:30p.m. and it was still packed. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive. The drinks were very crafty and they did take time to make it. Not just a rush job. The food we ordered was just appetizer as it was late. We had the Empanadas ropa vieja and the Ceviche and it came out super fast. It was delicious too. There's a mini stage there so looks like they have entertainment bands. The place is big and clean. I would definitely be returning. read more

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Went here before boat tour we were on limited timing,we ordered a Cuban sandwich and couple of draft beers ..everyone around us was served the waiter never came back to check on us after taking order... sandwich never came got up ask for my money back and left never will return here....the other waiter that refunded our money told us to back after tour but never made back.. read more

Mojitos we're on Point extremely tasteful Bartender was friendly and attentive to our needs Cuban Food was authentically flavored Live music Indoor and outdoor seating with waterfront view Happy hour available from 4-7 Cuban cigars available I loved that they place your bill in a cigar box nice touch Atmosphere was quiet with lively music in the background read more

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I literally dream about this restaurant! The best option at Bayside Marketplace! The food is delicious and the menu offers a great variety! Something for everyone! A warm welcome from the amazing staff! The vibe is a cultural experience of lively music from Cuba and the Caribbean ! Affordable, delicious and the views are amazing! I highly recommend! read more

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Food was meh. If I was going to pay 30 dollars for a small portion of food I might as well go to McDonalds. The service was outstanding by one server which name I never got but our main server was horrible. He never came to check up on us only when he brought our food and we were there for an hour and 30 mins and in that time we only got our water refilled TWICE. This is in front of the ocean where it is humid as can be. And our server couldn't even bring us water when we had empty cups. Furthermore it is not right how we are being charged 20% FORCED tip when tip is supposed to be earned. Pissed me off even more that our mediocre server decided to make us pity him by saying "our boss forces us to be 20% tip so it all goes to him" like okay? That is an issue for you and your boss. We are customers we go there for food not to donate our money. We probably would've given him a cash tip but with the way he served us today he earned nothing but a forced 20% tip which was $22.80 btw read more

La Cañita Bayside - overpriced items. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

It was a great time!! The food was amazing, we had the empanadas, ceviche, churrasco and masitas de puerco and everything was so good!! They had live music and it was very nice to see people dance. The service was top notch! However, do keep in mind 20% gratitude is included and prices are on the high end. read more

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Because La Cañita is situated at the center of veritable black hole of tourist-trappery--the Bayside Marketplace Mall, surrounded by souvenir shops, right around the way from Bubba Gump Seafood, next to the cruise-ship terminal, and so on--I may be overrating it slightly. (We were in the area for a little cruise organized by the conference we were in town for--a venture to ooh-and-ah at the Biscayne Bay palaces of the top 0.001%--and La Cañita was able to accommodate our big group right afterwards.) But La Cañita was actually pretty good on this evening. I have a love-hate thing with celebrity-chef culture (usually "hate" when it means the chef appears often on present-day Food Network), but it was only a bit later when I found out that Michelle Bernstein was involved in opening this place a couple of years back. That has evidently helped here. I've not been to Cuba, but I imagine this one's production-designed to look like a big Cuban roadside tavern (I'm sure there's a Spanish name for those!)--and there were some pretty good musicians on the stage when we arrived. A little theme-parkish, yes, but relatively tasteful and nicely lit. It's a comfortable and spacious room and wasn't at all unpleasant to be in. Ropa Vieja is of course right near the top of the list of dishes most associated with Cuban food, and was good here. It was succulent and juicy enough for its flavors to blend into and enhance the black beans and rice, and boldly seasoned. (I see a couple of reviews calling it bland, but that wasn't my experience on this night.) At $27, not at all cheap for a dish this basic, but the serving was large. It was good comfort eating, at the very least. Service was efficient and inobtrusive, which is always a good combination. I'm sure you could do a *lot* worse in this general area than La Cañita. read more

Our tour guide brought us here. Passion fruit mojito was strong but a little sour for my taste. Conch fritters were very good and filling. Looks like a small item but it's heavy. I couldn't imagine sugar with fritter but the powdered sugar on it was interesting in a nice way. Flan (with papaya on top) was unique, heavy and good. I couldn't finish a single slice by myself. Service was good, ambiance was relaxing. Take a table overlooking the bay side if you can. Cuba is in that direction :) read more

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Fantastic food and drinks!! Unlike some of the other bars at Bayside Marketplace, La Cañita barters use REAL ingredients with fresh fruit juice and no pre-made sweeteners. The mojito was delicious! My husband and I ordered the Ropa Vieja Empanadas and split the Masitas de Puerco (fried pork, rice and beans) Everything was delicious! We sat at the bar and listened to live music and enjoyed great service from our bartenders Jorge and Antuan! I highly recommend this restaurant over the more "commercial" restaurants at Bayside Marketplace. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Classic Mojito - fresh ingredients and delicious! - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have two situations from this place. One at the bar and one seated on the patio. First time I walked up to the hostess and asked if I could sit at the bar. She said one second and walked over and talked to some people. Then came back to me and said I could sit on the end. I sat down and the bartender greeted me and handed me the food and drink menus. I ordered a guava mojito and looked over the food menu even though I wasn't hungry and making mental notes for later in case I wanted to have dinner there (which I did, btw). The the band came on the stage and started performing. It was really loud, but made for something entertaining to look at since I was by myself. My guava mojito was probably the best drink I had the entire weekend in Miami. I could drink those all day long. It was so delicious. A server came up and threw dollar bills at the bartender and yelled something in Spanish. The bartender looked offended and the server walked away. Not sure what that situation was but pretty unprofessional of the server to do that in front of a busy bar. The bartender was awesome except he kept banging on the bar to try and go with the music but totally offbeat and was extremely loud and disruptive. I paid and went on with my day. Second time was later the same evening. I had decided to have dinner there. I walked up to the same hostess and asked for a table for 1 and if I could be on the patio that over looks the bay area. She checked her chart and I followed her to a table on the patio. Seating was very tight out there. I felt like I was almost touching people next to me, it was a bit uncomfortable. My server, Kendall R, came over and I asked for a passionfruit mojito. If it tasted anything like the guava one I had earlier, I would be happy. He then asked what i would like to eat. I said I am still looking over the menu and he just started going through everything he thinks I should order. I asked for some more time to look over the menu and he walked away. Once he returned with my mojito I ordered the soupa de pollo. He was then trying to talk me out of it. He kept saying it is a very large bowl. I said that is fine I want the soup. After going back and forth about the size of the bowl and that I still indeed wanted to soup, he said fine, what else. I also ordered the beef empanadas. He said is that it? I said yes that is all for now and he walked away. A food runner brought my dishes out. the soup was absolutely delicious and packed with veggies and tender pieces of chicken. Great flavor. The empanada casing was bland but the shredded meat inside was so delicious. I could eat just the inside and be happy. After I was finished and my drink had been empty for a while I waited and waited and waited. Every time he came outside he was helping another table and I kept giving him eye contact and he would ignore me. I am not sure how long it took, but seemed like 20 minutes while other tables got their food and finished, I waited. He finally came back and I ask for a box for the second empanada. I had planned on eating it later for a snack in the hotel. He seemed annoyed that I didn't finish everything. I asked for the check and as I was paying he asked me to write a 5 star Google review for him. He mentioned his name on the receipt. I told him I do not write Google reviews, however I do write Yelp reviews. He said that is great and stared at me expecting me to write the review right there and then. I said I will later and thank you and left. He was extremely pushy and rude the whole time. This was not a great dining experience for me sadly. I wanted to enjoy some delicious Cuban food but felt rushed to order and then forgotten afterwards. read more

Right in the bayside area of Miami , this is a hidden treasure. Good , hearty food and they had one of my favorite beers .. Estrella Damn ! Side note : This place had the best tap water I've ever had at a restaurant! I had 6 cups lol .. read more

La Cañita Bayside - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Love this restaurant! The vibes outdoors on the patio are unmatched! The server and service were great to. Literally fell into a food coma after lol read more

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