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    La Carreta Cafe

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    ModerateCuban

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    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Renko R.

    I had a layover in Miami and was on a search for a cuban sandwhich. I came across this place and it looked like they had a pretty good selection of cuban food. I wasn't too hungry so I opted for just the cuban sandwhich because im not sure what a good one consisted of. The cuban sandwhich i had here was decent. It did feel like I needed to add more mustard to it since it still felt a little dry. The meats werent cold but not hot either. After all that, im still on the search for a really good cuban sandwhich. However, I would go back here to try some of the other food.

    Meat empanada
    Latonya H.

    Located in Miami airport this little cafe serves some of Cuba little treats. I order the breakfast croissant and 2 meat empanadas and a soursop drink. Everything was good I really would've enjoyed if I got the ham and cheese empanadas. The meat one was good but had egg in it. In which I don't eat. Other than that it was tasty. The soup sop was delicious if you never had the fruit i suggest trying the drink you won't be disappointed. The service was fast which is a plus in Mia airport.

    Elena K.

    A welcome familiar friend in the airport - always love grabbing a coffee and pastelito during early morning flights at MIA! Quick service, reasonable prices and great variety. Definitely recommend.

    Scrambled egg with ham & cheese on Cuban bread
    Jessica C.

    Not sure about La Carreta Cafe. I flew overnight to Miami and grabbed something to eat on my next flight. I did wait about an hour after ordering to eat the sandwich, but I was underwhelmed. The bread was hard to bite- I really had to pull hard to cut through the bread. The cheese was nothing special-just average American sliced orange melted cheese. I'd probably skip La Carreta next time or maybe try their lunch instead.

    Lechon, plantains, lime, black beans & rice
    Crystal M.

    Great option inside the airport Terminal D for a quick fix of Cuban food. It's like an old school lunch counter where you choose your order from a buffet & they plate it or fix your to go box. I had the lechon (roast pork) & 2 sides - plantain & rice with black beans. It was a large portion & good value at $16.49.

    Steak n Swiss
    Jonnell T.

    The guava and cheese pastry is always amazing. I also had the bistic sandwich. It was ok, a lil dry but pretty good.

    Joycelyn C.

    When I got into Miami, I wanted some coffee, but couldn't find a place until an airport worker directed me to La Carreta. My sister and her BFF wouldn't come in for at least another hour, so I decided to get a snack and a Cuban espresso. They had a variety of Cuban pastries (empanadas, pastels, croquettes, etc) as well as more full meals. I went with a Papa Rellana, a Chicken Empanada, a Pastel Guava and a Cuban espresso. Everything hit the spot and was delicious! I was at a little bit of a disadvantage when I arrived as most of the employees spoke Spanish, and I didn't. But they were able to get my order in and it was all great! I even stopped by at the location near American Airlines on my way out from Miami. I went with a Jumbo Colada and sipped it throughout the course of my plane to LA. The Pastel Guava was a must again! This location was a little more busy, as it was in a busier location. They employees moved us through the line quickly and efficiently.

    My famous overcooked churrasco and expensive fries with overcooked saggy vegetables
    O H.

    This was one of my worst experiences. After a tiring and hungry flight, I arrived only to be met with women yelling at me to choose a meat. Everyone was speaking Spanish, and no one on the other side spoke English. There was no clear understanding of what each dish was or what came as a side. My meal was overcooked and unappetizing. They charged me double for fries, and now I find myself going hungry because of the very expensive, overcooked meal I purchased for $40.

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    2 years ago

    Me encantó desayunar en esta cafetería , servicio rápido , maravilloso , muy complacida

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    For airport food it was good. Most airport places are not that good.

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    7 years ago

    Always get some pasteleros de guayaba and croquetas from my boys when I am at the airport coming back to NYC!

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    Low Grade Dog Food! Service is not that good! Especially if they think you don't understand or speak Spanish! Don't waste your money here!

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    Delicious! I had the garlic shrimp in white sauce Larry from Even Hotel sent me and my boyfriend!

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    This is one of my favorite places to rat in any airport. The beef! The yuca! No BS, just good Cuban food in a normal atmosphere.

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    Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina

    Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina

    4.4
    (3.2k reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    There was a long line when we arrived, but was able to get a seat at the bar without a wait. I…read morerarely sit at the bar but still received phenomenal service and delicious food. My wife ordered their Ropa Vieja and I ordered their Bistec de Palomilla. We both ordered their maduros and moros for our sides. Both dishes were delicious. The Palomilla was very tender and seasoned well. We also ordered a few mojitos and Cuba libres. It was also pretty cool watching all the action take place behind the bar. They had a special mojito guy would make about 6 mojitos at a time. Will definitely be back.

    After seeing the star rating and the amount of reviews given this establishment such hype my…read moreexpectations were high. Forward to the end...it was good, but not great. My opinion, don't hate me cause I'm going against the grain here. The place itself is great. The covered patio seating area in the rear is wonderful. The service was good. The food...eh. At least my plate (Bistec En Palomilla) did not live up to the reputation. It wasn't flavorful and it definitely wasn't accompanied by enough onions...c'mon it should be drowning in onions. The mojitos on the other hand were excellent. From a price point perspective it's good as well. Will I go back?? No, I wouldn't.

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    La terraza, the back patio of Old's Havana. Perfect to enjoy a cold mojito and a Cuban cigar
    La terraza, the back patio of Old's Havana. Perfect to enjoy a cold mojito and a Cuban cigar
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    Cafe La Trova

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    Cafe La Trova is the real deal and then some. We came for dinner and got a full Little Havana night…read moreout of it. The food is the kind of Cuban cooking that makes you go quiet for a second: a beef and rice bowl with black beans, sweet plantains, and avocado that was rich and deep and comforting, plus a flaky empanada that disappeared in about four bites. Nothing felt like a tourist version of Cuban food. It felt like someone in the kitchen actually cares. Then the live music kicks in and the whole room lifts. A band right in the space, real Cuban son, the bartenders working behind that gorgeous bar like it is a performance of its own. The cocktail program is legendary for a reason, the cantineros are pouring with serious skill, and the energy is electric without being a chaotic club scene. Yes it is on the pricier side, entrees run into the thirties and up, but you are getting top tier food, world class drinks, and live music in one seat. Worth every dollar. Five stars, easy, and I am already trying to figure out when I can go back.

    I'm going to start with the positives: the ambiance, food, and music were all excellent…read more Unfortunately, I have to warn future guests about our service experience. An older waitress served our table. She first brought us calamari that was undercooked, sticky, and raw. She replaced it with octopus, which was more expensive, and we agreed to keep it. We also asked for tap water, but she brought us bottled water instead, which cost $10. The restaurant was very dark, making it difficult to notice these things right away. Before we had a chance to review everything, the food was already served. When the check arrived, she pressured me to pay quickly, so I didn't have enough time to carefully review the bill. Later, I realized we had been charged for additional side dishes that we never ordered, which increased the total significantly. This restaurant is wonderful and doesn't need these kinds of tactics. I only wish they employed more honest waitstaff. My advice is to carefully check your order and your bill before paying so you don't end up spending extra money or dealing with unnecessary stress that could ruin an otherwise enjoyable evening. I truly loved the atmosphere and the food, but I was very disappointed by the service. For me, the ambiance and food deserve 5 stars, while the service deserves only 1 star. That averages out to a 3-star review.

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    NEW! ROAST BEET AND CITRUS SALAD arugula, crumbled goat cheese, pistachios and red wine vinaigrette
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    Doce Provisions

    Doce Provisions

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    4.7 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)
    9.3 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    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!

    Classic Cuban flavors with rich, comforting dishes…read more Had the lechón asado (roasted pork) at Havana 1957 and enjoyed the meal overall. The roasted pork was tender, juicy, and packed with savory garlic-forward flavor. The crispy edges added a nice contrast in texture, and the mojo-style seasoning brought everything together with a bright, citrusy punch. It was comforting, flavorful, and paired really well with the traditional sides. Service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made the dining experience smooth even during a busy time. The vibe is lively and colorful, with a nostalgic Cuban café atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel festive and welcoming. It's a great spot for groups, casual dinners, or anyone looking to enjoy classic Cuban comfort food. Overall, a really solid Cuban meal with bold flavors and generous portions. I'd come back to try more of their traditional dishes and cocktails.

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    Havana 1957
    Havana 1957
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