Delicious authentic Cuban food and excellent service. When I'm in Miami, I will be sure to stop by for a great dining experience.

Came to have a drink on Thursday and what a blast they had que Rico menu serving food and a domino tournament. What an amazing experience and great atmosphere. The food was out of this world and I hope to do this again. Adrian was amazing I suggest anyone that likes a good time good food and great atmosphere to come to this place! Jose was serving some serious food and going to follow this event every place they go! read more

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Dinner for 1 (takeout) - Ambiance, N/A - Service, N/A - Rabo Encendido, $36 (3*) Tender oxtails. Great potential on the sauce but way over salted. It was a salt bomb. - Value, 2* For $36, I expected way more oxtails. It was not a satisfying portion. - Final Word Can see the potential but it was just way way way too salty to be enjoyable. read more

Last night, after the Alvarez-Guedes Show, we want to go out for good authentic Cuban food in Miami. So we headed to La Rosa. I use eat here as a child when my mom didn't feel like cooking, and as usual, the food was like my mom's! To me it's the best authentic Cuban food in the 305 Miami area. The service is excellent, accommodating and they make you feel at home. They've remodeled the place since 1968 and it's very nice. Their black beans are absolutely delicious! Their vaca frita, carne con papa, camarones enchilados, fufu de plátano, tamal en cazuela, just about everything we've tried there has been authentic and delicious! read more

The only reason this is 3 stars is because it's barely a Cuban restaurant anymore. I came here in 2021 and it was phenomenal. The drinks, the food - all outstanding. It seems they changed the menu quite a bit and are trying to be more upscale? It wasn't what I remembered at all. They have waygu and truffle fries on the menu which is a little odd. The vaca frita was greasy and a tiny portion considering the price. Taste was fine, and the rice and beans were very good. The drink was great - definitely packs a punch so beware. Overall, just ok. Nice waitstaff and very pretty decor inside. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Our hotel shuttle driver recommended this restaurant, and it did not disappoint! Amazing food. Our waiter, Manuel, provided excellent service. I have multiple food allergies, and he answered all my questions and made sure I ate safely. Check it out! read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Vaca frita de res con fufu - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

I came on a late Thursday night and it wasn't very busy. Our server was very polite and took our order quickly. We tried the traditional salad with steak, Caesar salad, ceviche, and the mango juice -- all were very good. For dessert, we had the arroz con leche and it was truly one of the best I've had! Parking was easy since it wasn't crowded, though I imagine it could be a bit harder during peak hours. Overall, a great experience. read more

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La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine is a wonderful family owned restaurant. We started with the chicharrones appetizer which was a larger portion than expected and nicely cooked with a delicious garlic sauce on the side. We each had a salad Cesar and ensalada de tomate y aguacate. Again the salads were larger than expected. We shared the Rabo Encendido for the main course which was enough for the both of us. The meat was fall off the bone tender and the sauce complemented the meat very well. For dessert we had the flan de la abuelita which is pictured below. The presentation was amazing with dry ice around the bowl plus water for the cloudy mist surrounding the bowl. We also had the arroz con leche tradicional which was also wonderfully done. The coffee rounded off the desserts. If we weren't stuck on a lay over from the airport then we would definitely return. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Flan De La Abuelita - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

My son enjoyed his chicken fingers and my husband enjoyed his milanesa. However, my malanga soup and meatballs were extremely salty and the black blanks were bland. The waitress lied to me about them not having a kids menu but only offered the chicken tenders and hamburgers once she saw my son wasn't going to order anything. Lastly, she managed to tip herself very well when she was "helping" me with the credit card machine. read more

I had my mind set on what my favorite Cuban restaurant in miami was and then revisited this old gem and debated if it is worthy of stealing the top spot for me. I've ordered 6 different meals from here and only one of them was not that great. I've never had a mamey flan before but let me tell you, it changed my life. I cannot begin to describe how delicious that dessert is. I'm not even a huge dessert person but they really knocked it out of the park. The mojo they use in the yucca is this deep color that just oozes flavor. Most of the time the yuca is super tender but it can come a bit harder and thicker depending on who makes it. They have this flair they add to their dishes and i appreciate it. I never really choose a pork chop in any dining setting quite frankly but today they were sold out of the pork version of vaca frita and I made a quick replacement within the pork category. I was really impressed. It was nicely charred but juicy and tender. They put the caramelized onions in it & charred the half wedge of lemon which might seem minuscule but the attention to detail has a nice touch. They totally screwed up my order the first time when I asked for them to exclude red peppers from my order & they seemed to have added extra red peppers so I couldn't eat the entire order. I was supposed to get a callback from the owner but I decided to just put in the past and try out different dishes. Im glad I did because they have attractive lunch specials and the quality of the food is noticeable. read more

Ooooooo muy delicioso!!!! We loved dinner here at an establishment recommended by my Cuban father in law. The Malanga soup was so good, creamy and hearty. Vaca Frita de pollo was yum, and the Ropa Vieja was EXCELLENT. The croquetas de bacalao came with good dipping sauces and this place truly is a gem. They were decked out for Halloween, and the wait staff was so kind. Very cool place, gracias por todo!! read more

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My husband and I came for his birthday. This is a hidden gem, that we did not know about. What a cute place. It is a mom and pop place that has been established since 1968. The service was personal and friendly. The food was Cuban authentic. They offer a special daily called Nanas - this comprises of three courses for 24.99. The choices are soup or salad to start, a choice of approx 8 different main dishes and lastly a choice of two different desserts. We recommend. read more

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Great menu bursting with flavorful options. We had empanadas for appetizers and they were good. For dinner, I had a salad (that was huge), my husband had the Oxtail dish, my son's had the stew and what was equivalent to a Parmesan steak. Very tasty! I also couldn't stop with the black beans and rice, great flavor. Nice atmosphere with live guitar soloist playing music. Service was great! read more

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I stopped by La Rosa for dinner for the first time in a while; I've ordered a few dishes on UberEats from them previously, and given they're located across from what used to be a funeral home #oldmiami probably had cafecito while at the visitation for loved ones. Anyway, since I was at a meeting at the airport, I returned on the recommendation of a client; I'd skipped lunch and was famished. They have both an inside seating area with a style mildly reminiscent of the Babylon with tablecloths and even your soda came out in glass cups, as well as an outside area. Since it was chilly, I ate inside. My waitress was pleasant, but sometimes felt that I had to wait a little longer considering the dining room was not full. An 18% automatic tip is included, even for solo diners. Foodwise, the cream of malanga soup with malanga chips soaked in was a great start to warm me up. I originally wanted the grilled chicken with glaze, but at the start of dinner service, it was not ready. I will say that the rotisserie chicken with its citrusy & garlicky flavor was an adequate substitute. Side dish wise, they have a limited selection of which were included with the meal; sweet plantains and tostones were extra. Of the small size moros and yuca, the boiled yuca with its mojo seasoning was the winner. Dessert was a crema catalana (creme brulee) with a crispy crust and berries. This was another highlight. read more

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The service was amazing! I sat at the bar and Daniella took good care of me all night. I never had to fight for her attention. The food was very good! I loved the presentation as well. They take a lot of pride in their food. I had a margarita and it was quite big! I didn't finish the whole thing. The spot is pretty cute inside. They have a bar, indoor dining area and and outdoor dining area. The items with the red dot on the menu are on happy hour M-F 4-7. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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This place is the ethos of Cuban deliciousness. I had the Vaca lechon asado and my friend had the fish of the day. We were able to upgrade to a specialty meal which meant it came with a salad, a dessert and two sides. We both got the cassava melon that comes in a ramekin style bowl with delicious garlic sauce. My friend had the jasmine rice and I had the black beans which were fantastic. I often find black beans at restaurants to be OK but these were genuinely good. The pork had a great flavor profile with the barbecue sauce on the bottom of the plate and not covering everything so you could control how much barbecue sauce you want on your pork. Fish was cooked perfectly with a crispy outside and not at all over done, but I would say the seasoning seemed like pure salt. Perhaps a bit of oregano mixed into the salt in a mortar and pesto, and then lightly rubbed on the outside could improve the flavor profile. That being said, I would like to reiterate that it was a good quality piece of fish and cooked very well. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Pork vaca lechon asado dish with cassava melon and black beans. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The beans are very flavorful and the dishes are delicious. Nice environment and great customer service. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Vaca Frita De Res - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food is fantastic our server was really helpful with suggestions great place to watch the games music was nice and welcoming and the cocktails off the chain read more

Found this place when looking for somewhere to eat for dinner. The restaurant was small, but full of high energy and live music. The server was nice and polite. The food was delicious. The empanadas were full of cheese and the guava sauce really made the flavors pop. The salad was light and fresh! Would absolutely stop by again. read more

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We loved the food and service! Chicken and beef dishes were delicious. They made lemonade fresh!

After a long week of work and a travel to Miami, I decided to check this place out that wasn't too far from my hotel and let me tell you, I am soooo happy I did! It was a quiet night and so I had options to either sit at the bar, at a table inside or outside and I chose the bar. The host was kind and the bartender immediately gave me water and some nuts to start the meal off. The bartender also had a variety of recommendations which I took and don't regret it one bit. I ordered the pulpo for my appetizer which was divine--it came in this tasty sauce along with potatoes, onions and capers. They provide bread to dip in the sauce--don't forget to do that. For my entree I got the Branzino. When they bring it out they torch the thyme, check out my video. It was stuffed with lemon and they also provide lemon to squeeze on top. It was delicious. It came with two sides and I ordered yuka and mashed potatoes. They are pretty decent sized and I couldn't finish it all. Lastly I ordered a glass of Sauvignon blanc to pair with the fish and I'd highly recommend that as well. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Pulpo (Grilled octopus) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Still my favorite Cuban restaurants in Miami. This is considered a landmark and at least it should be. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is always outstanding. I've been here about 3 or 4 times and it's consistently good. Quality food and the presentation is great. The prices are also very reasonable considering how nice the place is. Plenty of parking too. If you want a classy Cuban experience without breaking the bank, this restaurant is perfect for family night out or romantic date. Will keep coming back. read more

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Excellent Cuban Cuisine, Miami FL We had dinner at La Rosa during our stay in Miami. This is a nice upscale restaurant with its own private parking lot. They have indoor and outdoor dining with soft dimmed lighting ambiance inside. It was a quiet Wednesday evening but we were seated nearby a party of four who were a bit loud... it's okay, though, they were pleasantly enjoying each other's company with all the laughter. The dinner menu had a little bit of everything with short descriptions along the Cuban dish. I chose the Filete de res 9 oz (Filet Mignon) while the hubby and daughter each ordered the Camarones Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp). Sides were included with the dishes and we chose Arroz Jazmin, Frijoles Negros, and Yuca Hervida... and for dessert we shared the Flan de la Abuelita! The flan (omg) what a beautiful and delectable dessert with all the fruits, Oreo powder and mascarpone cheese. No dessert for the hubby, instead he enjoyed a Cafe Cubano. Everything was delicious and service was exceptional. Overall a very nice first time dining experience at La Rosa. We're planning on returning to Miami in February next year and we'd love to dine here again! It was a nice dinner date with the hubby + 1 LoL! Our middle child joined us. Gracias! Photos are posted in iG and tagged. Review #2795 read more

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Wow, me and my kids love coming here. We enjoy the atmosphere. The place is amazing. The people that work there always treat you with respect. They always have positive vibes. They take care of your needs. The food is amazing. Delicious and very tasty. Can't wait to go back to be local please pass by and enjoy this amazing atmosphere place if you're from out of town you have to stop by and experience this wonderful place. read more

I will shout it from rooftops how much I love this place! La Rosa deserves to be recognized as honestly one of the best Cuban restaurants in the city! From their cocktails, straight through the whole menu, everything is amazing! The empanadas de rabo are a must! The malanga, the lamb shank, I mean everything was amazing. I'm going back on a Thursday for their Rabo encendido for sure. The service is fantastic. They are all so welcoming and attentive. They are now doing lunch specials, which are a must try. The ambiance is perfect for any occasion. They also have a really cute outdoor seating area. I legit can't wait to go back. read more

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Always hit this place when landing in Miami. It is amazing! Everything is just delicious. They have fixed menus at night that are under $25 and well worth much more! Standing recommend when traveling into MIA...right near airport. read more

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Good service, spectacular food, I have recommended it to many people, my family has gone many times, the atmosphere is pleasant, beautiful music, excellent, we treated it like home read more

This is a smallish Cuban restaurant with tables close together and a bar section with a dozen bar chairs. It gets very busy and loud for lunch, and the parking spaces are tight. If you want to get food to go, make sure you order it at least 30 minutes before you arrive, or it's unlikely to be ready when you get there. It's busy for a reason, the food is very good. There are some standout dishes that you should make a point of trying. I came back to try them after trying the Ropa Vieja the first time I came. The Rabo Encendido (oxtail in wine sauce), is one of the best in town. The rice dishes I've tried are delicious--namely the Arroz con Pollo, the Arroz con Marisco, and the Arroz con Frijoles negros (Moros). I have tried a few other dishes, but they weren't standouts like the ones I listed. For example, I do not recommend the Fricase de Pollo (it's a sauced up chicken leg with a half of a potato and carrots). I found the flavor to be off from what I'm used to for that dish. There are so many Cuban restaurants to chose from in this general area. This is a great one, but the word is out and it's a busy place around peak hours. read more

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This place was amazing! Down for work and found this restaurant on Yelp, DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! Started with the ox empanadas - insanely delicious and moist (I usually find empanadas to be very dry). Got a side of the plantains, so delicious. For dinner I got the Cuban beef stew, literally the best meal I have had in 10 years. Wish there was an equivalent restaurant in Boston. Atmosphere was upscale but the prices were awesome! Two us got two apps, each a meal, two spicy margaritas and a beer, the bill was under $100. I thought it was a mistake at first. The waitress was awesome, we tipped her well. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Cuban beef stew - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great place. The food was authentic and had amazing flavor. The staff were very friendly and helpful for a first timer.

The Rabo (Oxtail) was superior in its execution. I would describe it as an elevated version of this dish in that in addition to its incredibly moist, fork tender texture, the flavor was a very clean and concentrated beef flavor. The ample quantities of sauce (yes, this was more sauce like than gravy like) was smooth and velvety. Not a hint of the chunky mirepoix vegetables that likely were the basis of this delectable elixir. The accompanying rice and black beans were as tasty as you'd expect but I was drawn to use the sauce with the rice and eat the black beans by themselves. Some might say sacrilege; oh well... The oxtail empanadas were rich and flavorful though the dough was thicker than my liking but that's just a personal preference. The staff was attentive and accommodating and the ambiance was that of a moderately lit white table cloth old-style family restaurant. Can't wait to experience La Rosa again on my next visit to Miami. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Rabo Encendido Monday Special (Oxtail) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is the BEST Cuban food I have had in soooo long. Appetizers of empanadas stuffed with oxtail tender and delish. Fish croquettes crispy with a tasty dip. Followed by main dish Vaca Frita de Carne... wow!!!! Best black beans were some of the best I've ever had. My friend ordered the lobster tail, sweet and tender and another ordered the Branzino fish it was light delicate white fish, great presentation and tasty. The staff could not have nicer and the bartender mixed a mean mojito- little sweet but with fresh lime juice. Finished up with flan and cemented a great experience. Can not wait to be back. read more

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Stopped here for dinner without a reservation. We were a fairly large group so I was glad they could accommodate for us. We got seated outside and it was getting dark so the mosquitoes were quite brutal, but we told the staff and they quickly were able to move us inside! They were super nice and accommodating and all of the food was delicious. There was even live music during dinner which added to the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

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Found this place due to a flight delay! Great service and amazing drinks! Super happy we found it! read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Cuban Old Fashion and Chachara (rum, lime, maple syrup) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Buen restaurante cubano las empanadas de robo encendió estas súper buenas , rico rico

Beautiful little restaurant. The entrées were on point and the drinks were on point. I truly recommend this place. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food and overall a fantastic restaurant. Highly recommended!

La Comida! Seeking Cuban cuisine before heading back to cold and rain in Seattle! Carlos took me here bc it's the best! read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Casava and Moro options chosen here. It was sabrosa! Must get while here. - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Amazing meal! Steak was delicious and cooked perfectly. The black beans with rice could have been my whole meal and I'd be happy. The staff is super friendly and helpful. If I lived in Miami, I'd be here all the time. This is a 5 Star place in any city. read more

Yes, it's all that and a cup of cafe con lèche!!! Wonderful Cuban food that we will definitely want to come back again. We were looking for a savory lunch before heading out of town, and wanted to elevate our culinary experience from the ordinary Versailles, etc. And we were rewarded greatly. The parking was easy and available. The decor was upscale and friendly but we opted to seat outside on the patio. Lunch menu has many options. Fish fillet was grilled, well seasoned with a nice sauce. Choice of side dishes. Salad was more than your usual side salad with vinaigrette. Yum. Side of rice and beans. I could have more now thinking about it. Since the oxtail was available on select days only for lunch, I opted for the lamb shank off the regular menu. That was the bomb! There was a distinctive crisp that hit the high notes. The flavor was amazing with a thicker sauce. The seasoning could have been toned down but it paired well with the rice and black beans. As you can see with my photo ... let's just say that I was enjoying it way too much before I realized that I forgot to take a pic. Too bad I was stuffed after the shank so we passed on the desserts. The cafe con lèche was was worth it but pricier at $6. Definitely going to come back next time we are in town. I'd even Uber over from the airport, if I had a decent layover. read more

La Rosa Fine Cuban Cuisine - Lamb shank (after a few too many bites) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida