Food was delicious not over priced and staff was super friendly. I got the churrasco with the rice mixed with beans which was very good.

We have had better Cuban food in California. It was very bland but it was a quick low key place to grab something to eat.

Love the place. Good food after drinks. The tostones are really good with the Cuban sandwich. Flush it down with a malta. Service was decent but 2 waitresses so you can't complain. Decent price for Miami. read more

Clean, tasty, fresh. Good to get a flavour of Cuban food. Not a fancy place, and definetely not for a romantic dinner. Quick, filling and authentic food for lunch for a reasonable price. Peppered beef strips were great! read more

On the way to the airport and was definitely a sweet delight to leave Miami Beach eating great Cuban Food!!!

Sometimes the best food can be found at your local hole in the wall right?! Kinda. Though our Cuban sandwich was delicious and empanadas were also delicious the service here was unbelievably awful. Like if I were to ask a new employee server "show me what you think bad service is" this was it. We stood at the door for a good 5 minutes before they told us "you can seat anywhere you like" lol so why did we stand here for 5 minutes?! Then once we sat down. Omg it took forever to get water. I dont know how many servers has told us "give me one second" so by the time we got our water we were ready to order but the she told us to hold on again!!! Anyways she finally took our order and we said "no cheese on the Cuban" I even watched her write it down so at least I know she knew! Food came out reasonably okay, we saw soup and asked to added to our order but the server was like " I'm not your server" and so we asked another girl, she said the same thing...but it's like "omg can you just tell our server for us?!?!! " soup ended up coming out cold. Our Cuban came out and it had CHEESE!!!!!! And right when she placed it in front of us, she knew right away "oh yeah you asked for no cheese" but I saw her write it down! So we had to wait again for a sandwich! By the time it came, we just though lets just ask for the check. You guessed it, we waited 15 minutes for the check after asking 3 servers for the check because everyone said "I'm not your server" I watched our server for 10 minutes because we had already finished our food maybe 20 minutes before and basically she ignored us throughout our meal. We were going here for a quick bite but it ended up being an hour meal...so if you have a flight to make...do NOT go here. read more

Latin Cafe - Our Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Tasty food. If you are starving, in hangover and around Miami Beach, you can try this one. Friendly staff, they take care of you for real. Chicken soup is awesome and prices are just right. Enjoy. read more

Noo don't go! First, I received a dirty glass of water with particles floating in it. Then my papaya shake had 2 pieces of plastic in it that ended up in my mouth. The food was lackluster (pepper steak, brown rice etc). I didn't expect 5-star service from this place but cheap eats shouldn't mean rude & nonchalant service. I should've complained about more than just the dirty water but I'm sure it wouldn't have done any good. Disgusted. read more

If your looking for a cheap and authentic cuban experience, this is the place! You can get an entree and 2 sides for $8. The food is fantastic, the only problem is most of the servers do not speak English. So, be prepared to brush off your spanish or point to what you want. Otherwise, a GREAT cheap meal. read more

Great food, great prices. No frills just good authentic food and quick.

Hole in the wall, but don't be deceived. Authentic Latin American food and great service. We got empanadas as an app... one beef and one chicken, Cuban sandwich, pork sandwich... everything was great but a ton of food. Split a sandwich with someone... they're huge! read more

Following the advice here, we had the Cuban sandwiches - and they are great. Huge. I wish I had had the chance to try a few more things. Next time. read more

I fuckin' LOVE this place! It's a very unassuming little cafe in South Beach in a shopping strip. We passed by it twice before we were smart enough to look up and see the big sign... We came here during lunch on a weekday and saw working class folk and Latin locals; This was exactly what we were hoping for. No pretentious or fake Cuban food for the tourists, just good home cooked, feel good food. The place is really no frills, but man...the waitresses more than made up for the plain decor. They all seemed to have two rather prominent physical "characteristics" in common besides their Latin accents. I'll just leave it at that Anyway... Everyone knows that being from DC, Julia's Empanadas off Connecticut is the place to go to get these little meaty pastries. Latin Cafe BLOWS THAT STUFF OUT OF THE WATER! Best empanadas I've ever had. Crisp on the outside and hot, soupy and chunky meat on the inside. We ordered 2, then ordered 2 more. Definitely recommended! I also got the skirt steak which was very flavorful, tender and seasoned very well. It came with the usual rice and beans. We also got some plantains to share as well as some Cuban coffee, which I don't think you can really fuck up. For two of us, our bill came out to something like $30 which was very affordable considering all we ordered. The food was so good, we came back a second day and had the same thing. Our waitress the previous day recognized us with a smile (probably because we were ogling a bit too much the day before) and even asked if we wanted the same thing! Fantastic! read more

We ordered delivery to the hotel because it was raining and our food was amazing! We had the rice dish with plaintains and churasco( beef) it was delicious! I had a papaya shake that's recommended and my mom had some beers. read more

The food is great, typical Cuban food, but the service is terrible. If you're going to eat here prepare to wait a long time for everything (even for a can of soda). It looks like there's only one waitress actually working and is overwhelmed. Hopefully they're able to hire better employees to help her out! read more

Read the reviews and thought why not, we were staying over on Collins for a pre-cruise. We walked in and the two ladies behind the counter just stared at us and looked away. We thought okaaaaay. A couple minutes passed and the one said "Sit wherever you want". We sat down at a table, she walked over and put down some paper placemats and walked away. Didn't ask if we wanted anything to drink or offer menus. We sat for about 3 or 4 more minutes being totally ignored (it wasn't busy, only two other tables were occupied)and decided that this wasn't the place for us. read more

Love this place, it's simple and simply good! Some say that's the best cuban restaurant in Miami Beach!!

Great ropa vieja - that's pretty much all I order. Awesome batidos (Cuban milk shakes). read more

This is what you would see on Dinner Driving and Dives. It is a small hole in the wall restaurant or dinner. Nothing to look like from outside nor inside. Very sparse done, just some simple tables,chairs and counter. The menus isn't very large but they will make you most anything you could want for breakfast and lunch. The place seems to have a very Cuban influence in the food. Let me tell you the coffee is fantastic one of the best cups I had since leaving NY for vacation. I ordered eggs over easy, toast and crispy bacon, my fire had scrambled with ham and my daughter had scrambled with bacon. The bacon came out just the way I like it crispy but not burnt, nothing worse then burnt bacon !! The bread came out in traditional Cuban style as pressed bread dripping with butter !! Was almost a meal in its self. The eggs came out a few minutes later. Apparently I didn't read the menu because it came out with home fries and man I didn't think I could finish the food. I am glad I didn't order the oatmeal because I would have needed a nap !! Oh yeah the oatmeal look very good. The service was great, it helps if you speak Spanish because they waitress did speak English but you could tell she was struggling a little. Food came out quick and was probably the least expensive meal I had in Miami Beach. 4 people and it was under 30 dollars. read more

Delicious, authentic. Nice waitresses. It may be considered a dive, but those are usually the best. I recommend this place for a good bite that doesn't stress out your wallet. read more

Looks like everyone on yelp! had good things to say, so here I am... The decor is as billed, comfy and functional. No issues with the service which is supposed to be a bit pedestrian. Ordered the Cuban sandwich, tostones, y rice and peas. Excelente!! The congri was arguably the best I've had, very nicely prepared with a bit of toothiness and savory with I presume some pork product. The beans were not from a can it seems... The tostones were if anything a bit too sweet that was the ingredient rather than the preparation I think. The sandwich cubano was outstanding with just the right amount of ingredients with very thinly sliced ham/pork which gave it just the right texture with some crunchiness in the bread crust. And,... that was all for $10! If you are in Miami and want some food at lunch done quite well, this is the place. Go to the ritzy places for dinner. read more

I come here for breakfast every time I'm in the area. Consistently very good, great service. Nice local spot without all the Miami heat burning your wallet. Try the cafe con leche too, delicious! read more

Oh my goodness the food was so amazing here. I got a Colombian plate with steak, rice and beans, and chicharon and my oh my was it delicious. My friends got a pork plate and I regret not getting that because it was soooo good. The servers were really nice. read more

Latin Cafe is what it looks like. A cuban food cafe to quickly feed lunch time crowd. If you looking for gourmet don't go there. But if you want authentic food, its the place to visit. Its interior is simple and modest yet clean. The food is traditional Cuban and fresh ingredient. However, don't confuse fresh with high quality. This is not Abuela's secret recipe place either. Its your basic cuban recipe's for the hungry. I like it and my northern friends enjoyed it. I just know that there is better Cuban food; but, its farther away from Mid Beach. Give it a shot. ;-) read more

Hidden gem in Miami! The food was amazing. The empanadas and fresh fruit drinks are the best I've ever had. Great prices! I will be dreaming of this place until next time I return to Miami! read more

The food was very good and the prices reasonable. However, the service was horrible and BEWARE, they try to add an automatic tip to any check, not just larger parties. I guess that is because of poor service and a tourist trade that fosters a mentality of one off customers that don't matter as they will not be back again. Well, the trick worked. I will not be back again, because there are just wayyy too many good Cuban restaurants in Miami, to have to deal with this non-sense and bad attitude. They food is good, but the rest is less than desirable and just not necessary. read more

Horrible. Bad service and nasty looking on the inside. It says cheap but a single nesquick its 2.75.that is full fancy restaurant price.

The food is delicious and so cheap!!!!! Really delicious!!!! The staff is really kind and I can't say enought good things about it, I eat there whenever I can!!!!! Just great!!!! read more

If you are looking for decent Cuban food on the beach, this is the ONLY place. Gets full around lunch time, and delivery takes about an hour. Their daily specials are good, although some items I wish we're available every day. Location is good too, plenty of parking available nearby. read more

This is your typical Cuban hole in the wall. They have the required counter up front serving cafe. All the traditional plates are served, and all with rice and beans and plantains. It's good home style food at a price that's reasonable. It's good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You just can't go wrong here. Just don't look too closely at the organization or cleanliness. It's always like that in a Cuban place. Get over it. read more

First night in Miami and found this great little gem!! The food is awesome and so was the service!!! Will be going back before we leave!!

This is the perfect little Cuban Gem. The food was delicious we enjoyed a breakfast of steak and eggs made to perfection! Amazing flavor and large portions of delicious Latin flavor. The servers were very sweet and kind. When you first walk in it may not look like much, but take a seat and enjoy! read more

The food here is pretty decent but the service gets a 1/2 star. I work across the street and have been to this place a few times now and each time I come here I get more frustrated. There is one particular waitress who never acknowledges me even though we see each other. Hello?! She will however, cater and greet the males even when you have arrived 20 minutes before them. She's a horribly rude chola and purposely doesn't want to help me. read more

Great Food! Great Service! Our waitress was sooo sweet!!!We checked out the place based on reviews, and the food was very yummy!! read more

Latin Cafe - Pepper Chicken with Ensalada, Beans and Rice - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Simple but delicious. Don't be afraid to try it out. Staff are very nice too! Have fun and enjoy.

Staff bickering. Every table unhappy unserved. A bit dirty. Sandwich not pressed. Cheese on sandwich not melted. Bread stale.

Tried The Latin Café at the suggestion of our concierge. Great call on his part. This place is right out of central casting, from the unpretentious hole in the wall 1940's décor to the customers and waitresses It's obviously a place for the locals and working people because there's nothing fancy here at all, but it smacks of hominess and comfort. Waitresses all seemed happy and are engagingly friendly. We only had a chance to try a few menu items including the chicken and yellow rice and the shrimp on plantains. The Cuban coffee is NOT to be missed. The combination of bitterness and sweetness is addictive. Definitely a non hipster place and that's a good thing. read more

So this place is kind of gross. We walked in and about half of the tables had dirty dishes with leftovers and cups left on them. The counter also had dishes with crumbs and beans all over it. Service was AWFUL. You can sit where you want but be ready to wait forever for someone to take your order. We got our drinks and a subpar Cuban sandwich. Drinks were bottled and room temperature but didn't even get a cup with us. Food was basic and bland. The only pro was that it was cheap. Oh and the entertainment of the ENTIRE wait staff talking about one of the workers. read more

Great tasty authentic Cuban food, very inexpensive. Full of cubans (I was there around 2 pm). Of course, decour is very basic.

Sooo good. Walked from the Fontaine Bleu. The churrasco plate was great. The beans and rice had the best subtle flavors and the fried plantains were sweet. The hubby got the steak and eggs. The steak was thin and not too flavorful but the house hot sauce hit the spot on it. Great prices. read more