Fantastic Cuban bar/restaurant a little off the beaten path in Miami Beach. Mojitoes and tostones are both off-da-charts papi! First off let me say the drinks are VERY strong and good; there's no watered-down booze for tourists here. This is the only place we've ever had to walk our bikes back home because we'd be a little wobbly riding them. In fact Doc C was singing "mo-ji-tooooooo, I just met a girl named mojito" loudly to the tune of "Maria" from West Side Story on the walk home. Tostones are my absolute favorite in Miami...always crispy and seasoned just right, not the usual bland backdrops that some places serve. Topped with shrimp they're great, and several other varieties are on the menu. Service is warm and friendly without the strange edge you can sometimes get at the beach. The vibe is Havana homey cafe, circa 1952. On one trip (not the tipsy bike walk one mentioned above) we even took my partner's parents, who both were alive in Havana in 1952, and that's what they thought too: authentic blast from the past with amazingly good food. It's owned by a Latin Grammy-winning singer. As a result they often have really great entertainment. Even on days without live music, they alway have a nice salsa on the sound system. Oh, and there is a way cool 1950s red car involved...see pic read more

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Plenty of space, nice music and ambiance. Wanted to try their guava empanadas but they ran out. Chicken empanadas were good. Tostones were good too. Go for the ambience and a relaxed meal. read more

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From the cute little tucked away Cuban ambiance to the service and amazing food, Moreno's scores again! Milica was great at recommending dishes and the tequila was so tasty! Mojitos never disappoint. My favorite food here is breakfast but as I was only in town for weekdays (no breakfast!) I came for dinner. The black bean dishes are delicious, yuca is tasty and the service warm and welcoming!! Such beautiful plants and another wonderful visit! read more

Haven't had much Cuban food in my life but it tasted good to me. Enjoyed the Havana lager and Asado. Cuban sandwich was also better than others I've tried elsewhere. Nice wait staff and relaxing to stop by for a late lunch. Pretty small serving of sweet plantain as a side, would have enjoyed a couple more pieces. read more

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Beautiful place very colorful! Delicious dishes and our water Mya Was very friendly and knowledgeable!! Parking is only Valley read more

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This was referred to us while going on a cruise. I gave it a 5 star bc of the food, which was great, nice portions and tasty. Drinks are good as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful on what to order. Restaurant has lots of old rembrandts of Cuba which was really nice to see and take pictures. Nice friendly atmosphere. read more

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We really enjoyed the ambience and the service. It was ecclectically decorated and very inviting and comfortable. I haf the Passion Fruit Mojito and it was one of the best most refreshing cocktails I've had in a while. The empanadas left me feeling a little underwhelmed as most of it was puff pastry with very little filling. The cuban was amazing. Very flavorful and filling. Would definitely recommend giving that menu item a try. We had a small party of 2 adults and 2 kids yet they charged 25% gratuity which was kind of a bummer and they didn't even mention that they did that. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing!!!! The service was absolutely fantastic and quick!!!! And the ambiance left me in shock and very relaxed and chill!! Will definitely be coming back again!!!! read more

NIKKE, the Bartender/Manager (pictures below) was AWESOME. She knows how to take her time and make some really cool drinks with attention to detail. THE FOOD is EXCELLENT. Below see the MADURITAS and TOSTONES HABANEROS read more

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We enjoyed our visit here! This cozy restaurant is beautiful! The plants give a relaxing ambiance and the colorful indoor dining is so enjoyable in sight. The food is delicious! One of the best Ropa Vieja and Lechon dish we've had! The server Andres was very helpful, and took great care of us! Can't wait to visit this place again when we visit Miami! read more

Such a cute restaurant and the food was amazing! Monica was so so lovely and very attentive. Muchísimas gracias Monica read more

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Was in South Beach and looking for a place to try some Cuban food and looked on the Yelp app and found Moreno's Cuba which was literary across the street from our hotel so off we went! After checking out the menu I went a sampler platter of apps. I had some tostones, savory plantains and other items I can't remember but let me tell you, every bite of the apps were amazing. The Cuban tacos had this shredded chicken with like a guava bbq sauce on them that was so dang good! The savory plantains were delish! I truly enjoyed everything! Moreno's is a very cute restaurant, loved the feel of it, felt like we were in someone's house. The courtyard was super cute too. Staff and servers were friendly and fast. I will be back! read more

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My friend and I were headed to another Cuban restaurant but a rainstorm caught us, and we took shelter here, then decided to just eat here. Fortuitiously it was also a Cuban restaurant. We didn't read reviews; we just took a leap of faith! The outside decor, including the 1950s Chevy Bel Air at the entrance, a canopy bed, tall palm trees and autograph trees, Edison bulb string lighting, patio seats with pinstriped umbrellas, and brick paver patio, makes you feel like you're on the streets of Havana. The service was very good---our server greeted us right away, didn't make us wait too long to order, brought out food within reason, and checked to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Onto the food: absolutely scrumptious, finger-gnawin' good, amazeballs! We ordered tostones with pulled chicken and melted cheese, spinach and cheese empanadas, and the picadillo Antonio. The tostones were crispy and greasy and oh-so-spectacular, but topped with far too much chicken. Too generous! The two large spinach and cheese empanadas consisted of a flaky, buttery, delicious shell and a warm, gooey, unmistakably unique taste. Mind-blowingly good! The picadillo Antonio was a generous portion and tasty but very salty; it came with a cup of unsalted black beans and rice. read more

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Stopped here for a cocktail because it was close to our hotel and it was the best cocktail of our trip. We went back the next day for more drinks and snack. Again, delicious drinks and the empanadas were great. I am sorry we didn't go for a complete dinner, but I a0m sure it would have been great. Prices were reasonable and staff was very gracious. Morenos was a highlight of our trip. read more

I was about to leave when i noticed that they don't only force you to pay the tip they want but also they charged me for use credit card! What's going on? I am a business owner too and I don't charge my clients for use credit cards!!! Come on read more

Amazing hidden gem! Right outside the Dorchester. All outside seating with a few seats under umbrellas and surrounded by thick palm trees. The staff are very friendly and prompt. We ordered the sampler platter, Cuban sandwich and flan along with mojitos. Everything came out delicious and uniquely flavored. Would definitely come back read more

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Moreno's cuba features an eclectic style where vintage miami meets old havana, nestled down a tropical path off the northwest corner of 19th st and collins avenue at the dorchester hotel in miami beach. combining rustic old-world woods, a 60's throw back bar, the finest mojitos, cuban style cigars and the culinary ethos based around cuban classics. a great bite, an amazing cocktail combined with music and lighting make moreno's cuba a special place read more

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Perfect spot for an outdoor lunch or a casual dinner. Very short walk from the beach. Mainly outdoor seating. Very small inside seating. Set back from the road. Cool atmosphere. Friendly staff. read more

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WOW, what a warm welcome to Miami! This was such a crazy amazing experience. After checking into the Plymouth Hotel which was a short walk away, my boyfriend and I were ready for our first [Cuban] meal - we were starving. Please note the entrance is on Collins Ave, right next to the Dorchester... We got a little lost on our way here lol. Before walking through the patio area, I stopped in my tracks because I noticed there was some filming going on. The star in front of the camera? Our boy and one of our fave foodie YouTubers, Mikey Chen!!! We watch this guy's videos ALL the time and there he was, right in front of Moreno's. I was SHOOK. Afraid to disrupt filming, we scurried right past Mikey and into the restaurant to be seated. I was flustered and couldn't believe what was happening but my boyfriend and I managed to order the Cuban Sandwich ($12) and the Ropa Vieja ($19). It was around 2:30pm on a Saturday, and the restaurant was actually pretty empty and quiet... the perfect time/environment to just go up to Mikey and chat while we waited for our food to come out. He and the film crew had moved inside at this point so we made our move as well, and met him!! We talked about NYC, Miami and he explained to us that he was filming View & Chew, a new television series - how exciting! Our waitress kindly interrupted us to say that she had set our food on the table, so we quickly took our pictures then headed back to the table for our meal. The food was pretty good for our very first meal in Miami but honestly we were on such a high from coincidentally meeting Mikey here that we weren't really thinking about the food as we ate... THEN, when they had to film the live music portion of the episode, they happened to do it right next to our table! We were treated to the musical stylings of Jorge Moreno, the owner of the restaurant, with his live band. They sounded SO good and provided such an authentic Cuban/Miami experience. We wanted to stay a little longer just to listen to the music so we ordered a cocktail, the Guavaberry ($12) and the Ceviche Cubano ($18) - drink was good but the ceviche a little too sour/salty for our liking. We were pretty much a private audience and Jorge kept thanking us for our patience and cooperation in between takes. He even offered us shots at one point, but we were a little confused and didn't realize that he was the owner so we said no LOL. Sorry Jorge didn't mean to turn you down!! But thanks again for raising the bar so high for us on our first day in Miami - we had the best time! read more

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We were staying at the Dorchester and they call themselves a Cuban Restaurant. No bread on the table but they serve bread with the sandwich. Ordered a Vaca Frita platter and was disgraceful. I have made Vaca Frita and ate it in many Other Cuban restaurants and it's marinated in garlic, lime and has seasoning. This was scoop of shredded beef with some mayonnaise seasoning. When I asked mojo seasoning, they looked bewildered. The Vaca Frita sandwich was terrible also. We ordered 2 tacos that was so small for $11. I ordered a Cuban sandwich the was not up to par. It came with plantain chips in a tiny basket. Would never ever go there again and they call themselves a Cuban Restaurant. Total bill with tip $88. Rip-off!!!!!!! read more

Another great meal In Miami Beach... Moreno's is a little Cuban place at the Dorcester Hotel. Andrea greeted us as we walked up to their quaint outdoor dining area and offered us drinks because they were not quite open yet. We ordered an Old Cuban. A Cuban rum drink with lime, bitters, champagne and mint...this was a better version of a mojito. Food: we started with 3 small empanadas. Their pastry was lighter than the usual empanada. We had chicken, ham and cheese, and beef. They were all good but the beef was our favorite. The filling is their picadillo meat filling. Incredibly flavorful. We ordered a 2nd order just of the picodillo filled empanadas. We also ordered a Cuban sandwich and a vaca frita sandwich. Vaca frita translates to fried beef. It reminded me of Mexican machaca. Both sandwiches were great. Light Cuban bread with flavorful meats and cheeses and the spread was a garlic, ranch and cilantro sauce they refer to as Moreno Sauce. We loved the sandwiches. Service: Andrea was helpful explaining the menu. She kept bringing us cocktails. We had a great experience. We needed the 1.5 mile walk back to our hotel to walk off the food and the cocktails. read more

"Best Cuban Food" come on now... what I received looks nothing portion wise from the photos and missing items... wonderful $25 spent... read more

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The good: Nicely decorated, outdoor seating area. Cool classic car parked out in the front. Very friendly, young waitress and waiter that evening. The bad: A lot of mosquitoes buzzing around. We didn't bring any insect repellant, thus, we chose to eat inside. Also, it looked like a storm was coming from the dark, ominous clouds filling up the sky. We initially sat at a table with a cushioned sofa that was attached to the wall and had pillows. After placing our order, I saw something crawling towards my rear end. I immediately jumped off the sofa and a song came to mind... La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha Ya no puede caminar. True this creep didn't walk, but ran instead. The waitress said it must have came from the hotel garage. (?) We moved to a different table that wasn't touching any walls. Too bad we had already ordered an array of appetizers. The ugly: The spinach feta empanada was hands down, the worst empanada I've ever eaten. Left a burnt waxy coating on the roof of my mouth and tongue. Seems like the cook over reheated a stale, empanada on wax paper causing the bottom of it to burn. Hardly any filling as well. The chicken and picadillo empanadas were super dry, bland, and stale too. Even if they had served them with a variety of dipping sauces, nothing could have redeemed these hand pies. Everything tastes premade and reheated. Ordered two each of La Madura, Tostones Habaneros, and Tacubas (various meats- ropa vieja, picadillo, pulled pork, shrimp) Most needed some seasoning or spice, except for the shrimp. Tostones Habaneros- wasn't spicy at all. The ceviche was brought to us last and the fish still had ice crystals on it; it was previously frozen and not thawed properly. Rating: 1.75 stars Friendly service and cool outdoor setting. Didn't try any of their drinks, cocktails, or desserts. Definitely not recommending anyone to eat here. For Cuban food, I'd recommend Doce Provisions (best croquetas, entrees, and coconut rum flan I've had in Miami), Sanguich De Miami (best Pan con Bistec and Coladita), and Cafe La Trova (best empanadas and stiff drinks (cocktails) w/ live music). read more

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On any trip to Miami, Cuban food is a must. I stayed at The Plymouth in Miami Beach and Moreno's Cuba was only a few minutes by foot from my hotel. I stopped by for lunch twice during my stay. First off, we have to talk about the ambiance. Moreno's has a lovely patio that definitely exudes those Miami vibes. There's even a classic car on the patio which makes for a nice photo opp and makes you feel like you're in Havana. The indoor area is similarly impressive with a bar and a lot of cool decor. I sat out on the patio both times and took advantage of their free wifi. During my first visit, I had the Cuban sandwich. The classic dish came on a fresh and crispy baguette and was a solid dish. I also had some cocktails both times. Service was mediocre but that seems to be the trend in Miami so nothing out of the ordinary. Another cool touch is that they bring you your bill in a cigar box. read more

Amazing staff, amazing food! Omar was a great server. It was my first time trying cuban food and it won't be my last!

The place is authentic and very well decorated. It really has a spirit of Cuba! A lot of details make it special and interesting. BUT, when it comes to food, the story is totally different. I got the lechon asado and it was tasty. Nothing spectacular but I can say it was Ok. Cuban sandwiches were really bad. I was the only one from the group who took different meal, 3 of them wanted to try Cuban sandwich and all of them were truly disappointed. They said it was Poorly stuffed with meat, small and not that tasty. The problem is they all were still hungry and we had to go to some random bakery to grab some extra sandwiches. For the price we paid, we were supposed to be full. But... that is what it is. AND not to forget- gratuity is included. In our state it is not, we didn't know so we left a decent tip. Here, it is already included in the bill, so be aware of that. read more

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Amazing Cuban food! My husband and I had the ropa vieja empanadas, the Havana bowl, and the lechon asado. Jorge was our server, and he took great care of us. I hope to come back again, there were so many things on the menu that sounded delicious, and we couldn't try them all in only one visit. read more

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Located within the Dorchester Hotel, it could be easy to miss. Unassuming from the street, aside from a small colorful sign, I stopped by on a Monday evening for dinner. As soon as you walk under the white awning at the entrance you are transported to the tropical vibes of Cuba. The table decor was cute, kind of cheap, with plastic-like tablecloths and upcycled liquor bottles. The food, although authentic in name, was lackluster for us and the portions smaller than expected. My shrimp al ajillo was very salty, unfortunately. Additionally, we were really unimpressed with our service. It took quite some time to get everything we ordered solely because our waitress made herself scarce. Although I would still recommend this spot for its cute date night vibes, I would not recommend this spot for its "Cuban" fare. read more

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11$ surcharge for a 34$ bill.. not coming again. I would recommend the owners to rather increase the price of items instead of adding hideous charges at the end of meal. read more

We went to Moreno's because it was close to our hotel and we wanted to try some authentic Cuban food. The ambiance and decor were cute - but that's about it. We were not happy with our food or the service. The 3 of us had the Moreno's Cuban - nothing special, the sandwiches were flavorless, light on meat, mostly bread, and served with chips! They were not busy at all, but since the server never checked on us, we had to flag him down just to bring us salt and pepper, and the extra sauces. The only good thing was the Lechon Asad, haven't tried it, but my friend seemed to like it! The gratuity was already included in our bill, but since the server never informed us or presented the bill, my friend ended up adding the additional 20%. read more

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I finally got some Cuban food while in Miami when I stopped in for lunch at Moreno's. As most restaurants in Miami, this one is hidden in the back of the Dorchester hotel, off of Collins. This was like a secret oasis and I enjoyed my shady patio seat outside. Colorful, vintage and eclectic, it feels like you stepped back in time in Havana (there's even a cherry red 50s Cadillac parked nearby). Cocktails? I loved the Saoco; white rum, coconut rum, coconut water, lime juice & agave. This was refreshing! Food? Moreno's Cuban. I thought I liked Cuban sandwiches, but I learned that every sandwich before had been but a fake imitation. This was fantastic. I will dream of this sandwich. Empanadas. You choose 2 and we had Picadillo and Chicken. Flakey outside and savory meats within. Service was fast & efficient. We went at off hours so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Loved it. read more

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You have not tasted real home-cooked Cuban food until you try Moreno's. This just happened to be the first place I dined in after landing in Miami and it was delicious. I was afraid of mosquitos while dining outside but there were none. I still talk about how amazing the food is today, weeks later. Totally memorable if you're not from the area. read more

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This place is so unique! Not sure what is best, if their food, mojitos or the fabulous staff that works here. I had a very special time enjoying their tasty food and great vibe. Thank you! I'm in love forever! read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere The waitress was super sweet We got stickers for the family as our last name is the same MORENO! read more

Yeeesss!!! Everything I love about Cuba, but it's here in Miami! The nostalgia, the vintage charm, the scrumptious cuisine was all spot on! Totally tucked away in a colorful courtyard taking you back in time just off the busy footpath of Collins Avenue trendy Art Deco motif. It was such nice weather we ate al fresco, but definitely find time to check out the playful interior too! The menu has a so many authentic home style items to pick from but we decided on pork empanadas and shrimp quesadillas to start then our mains with the traditional rice and beans. Ohh happy belly! Service was friendly and overall vibe is casual. If Cuban cuisine is your jam, you will love it! read more

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This place is fast becoming our favorite in Miami Beach! My husband is Cuban btw. The ambience and decor is so authentic Cuban, vintage, warm and inviting. Great layout to the patio and interior spaces! The service we received from Jorge was top notch.! Everything, from our drinks to appetizers to entrees to desserts, was delicious! We are so happy we discovered this place tucked back and hidden off Collins! Check it out, you will be glad you did! read more

Wonderful setting, fantastic service, and delicious food. Our server made great suggestions and our meal was amazing. The outside dining under the lights makes for a perfect setting. read more

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The vibe and the food are amazing out bartender Monica was very attentive and lovely .

Food was awesome! Service excellent! The lechon and plantains were delicious! ###lost the glasses I'm wearing on the picture, I left them on the table. I left my phone # with waitress. Please call me if you find them please! Thank you! read more

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Milica was an amazing bartender, great food here, highly recommend!!!! We had the asada tostanes, and amiga frida cocktails