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    Pastelmania Bakery

    4.8 (112 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Tammy W.

    So many delicious options in this little bakery. Even though it's in what looks to be a rough part of town, it feels safe and cozy inside with great service. You can get all of your Cuban treats here!

    Pastelito de Guayaba
    Austin B.

    tl;dr for delicious, authentic, and affordable pastelitos, look no further than this unpretentious Little Havana bakery Pastelitos -- flaky Cuban puff pastries traditionally filled with guava, cream cheese, or beef -- are an essential, all-day component of Miami food culture. However, quality and affordability are sorely lacking in most tourist-heavy neighborhoods. So when my family planned a self-guided food tour through Little Havana, finding a solid Cuban bakery was one of our priorities -- and a spot named Pastelmania seemed to be a safe bet for both traditional and unique pastelito varieties. Indeed, this bakery was awarded Miami's best pastelito by the Miami New Times. The small, standalone shack is about a half-mile off Calle Ocho proper. The vibrant outside walls are equipped with ruby-red awnings and painted with eye-catching wavy lines. The inside space is weakly air-conditioned and minimally decorated. The whitewashed walls have only an Argentina flag and a futbol jersey. Three dedicated bakery displays are filled with cakes, pastries, and -- of course -- pastelitos. The menu is painted onto a chalkboard behind the counter. The only sounds are clanging from the kitchen, ringing of the cash register, and ripping of bakery paper. The staff and clientele exclusively speak Spanish with thick, Cuban dialects. We ordered a Pastelito de Guayaba, a Pastelito de Espinica, a Croqueta de Queso, and a Colada. The warm, flaky, slightly chewy pastry was brushed with sugar. Both the sweet guava and the savory spinach pastelitos were excellent, and the rich, salty croqueta packed a ton of flavor. Meanwhile, the Cuban espresso was as strong as it was affordable. Service was friendly and efficient, and our entire order ran us just $5. Pastelmania was a highlight of our visit to Little Havana, and it is well worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. If I had more time (and appetite), I would be sure to work my way through the remainder of Pastelmania's pastry lineup.

    Veronica Pagán B.

    While in Florida I had the pleasure of picking up some fantastic bites here at Pastelmania! They have a great variety of pastelillos, empanadas, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches and pastries. And amazing coffee! We ordered our Cubans with everything, not realizing that included ketchup, so that threw me off a bit but the flavor was good. The croquetas were really good but the pastelillo de carne were so freaking good! Honestly I wish I would've ordered like 10 of them! We took a box of pastries to take back to our hotel for later and my niece, daughter and sister devoured them so I can just assume the were great because nothing was left. The dine in area is not very big at all, but it's very clean. As for service, they were very patient, as we were being typical tourists, but all in all we were all very happy with our orders and service.

    Fried Stuffed Potato (Papas Rellenas)
    Tiffany P.

    Amazing neighborhood bakery tucked inside Little Havana! Quick service. Affordable prices. Hands down, their guava pastelitos and guava-and-cheese pastelitos are the BEST. They're baked to golden perfection, flaky, and generously filled! (Also tastier than Porto's!)  One bite in, the rich tropical filling oozed out. It's just heavenly. Pastelmania Bakery is one of my favorite gems in Florida. Highly recommending giving their pastries a try - You really can't go wrong with anything you pick here!

    Brandon B.

    Best Cuban pastries I've had in Miami! I got the carne and guava, both 10/10. Shoutout to the staff for being so helpful and I loved the vibe. I'll definitely be back and will be dining in!

    Ben H.

    It's a really fun bakery with a great selection of pastries both savory and sweet. I highly recommend coming here and honestly just grabbing a bunch of anything that catches your eye. Prices are great and there are a number of parking sports on the side so that was super convenient.

    Papas rellenas
    E N D O.

    I came here like 3 times during my week long visit in Miami because it was open at 6am. Why eat McDonalds when you have fresh pastries and yummy options. This was my first pan con bistec and it hit the spot.

    Cafe con leave, pastellitos, croquetas, tostada cubana EVERYTHING was amazing!! Service was nice, the ladies were kind. The ambiance:: it's a small place but we got there early enough that there was seating but most seating is for a party or 2 only.

    Ham croquettes, guava and cheese pasteles, meat pies, and cheese pasteles.
    Pedro S.

    "Don't judge a book by its cover" came to mind after I tried Pastelmania! The bakery is small and isn't much to look at inside or outside, but WOW do they know what they're doing. For starters, this place has all the classics that you most likely had at some party hosted by old school Cubans--bocaditos (small sandwiches with a delicious ham paste), cod croquettes and ham croquettes, and the meat inside the meat pie is appropriately seasoned. They also had an amazing looking Brazo Gitano! It looked exactly like my aunt used to make. For those unfamiliar, it's a rolled cake with guava jam and topped with coconut and capuchino cones. It's a showstopper! It's worth mentioning that the pastries are larger than you get at most Cuban bakeries. I'd describe them as being at least 20% larger. Great value. The Cuban bread was also a standout for me. So airy and light. It toasted up great in my oven.

    Chief K.

    For those that are not from Miami.... This place is better than Porto's! For those of you who know what Porto's is, then there you have it. A bit off the beaten path (if you came off a cruise ship like me), but well worth it. Potato Ball with beef, ham and cheese empanada (reminded me of a Brazilian Pastel), and some guava and guava and cheese pasteles.

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    Lauren V.

    I decided to visit this little bakery today located in Little Havana, based on a friend's recommendation and to be quite honest, I was very impressed! The service was quick and the ladies who attended me were super patient and friendly despite my large order. I ordered: 1 pan cubano 7 croquetas de jamón 1 colada 1 cafe con leche 1 batido de mango 2 pastelitos de guava 2 empanadas de carne 1 pastelito de queso 1 media noche 1 pan con bistec and spent a total of $56. Everything was delicious, except the mango smoothie, which was not bad, but didn't necessarily meet my expectations. I will definitely be returning!

    Austin K.

    I went around 8am on a Sunday, and it wasn't too busy. They also spoke a little English which was helpful. I went to El brazo Fuerte yesterday, so comparing some of the food to each other: Guavaba queso: the filling was very similar to the other, but Brazos pastry was more croissant-like which I appreciated. Queso: this was just cream cheese and lacking compared to the other pastries. I wouldn't get this again. Senorita: the layers were so much flakier, so not sure if Brazo's was just older. Girlfriend liked the custard at Brazo's more though. Quatro leches: I like the dulce de Leche at Brazo's way more, but this was still good. Ham and Spinach croquettes: the ham was so good, it was minced within the cheese like filling, and not overly salty. I'd get this again. The Spinach was tasty too but a bit too dense. The outside was not as crispy as Brazo's.

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    5 years ago

    This spot has fresh pastries and deserves 5 stars. The spinach pastry was outstanding! Yum-O

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    I really like it a mom and pop place with a great Cuban vibe. I found the selection that they recommended very good and tasty.

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    The croquettas and papas rellenas and empanadas are amazing, delicious, and cheap. Wonderful staff. Must try more

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    10 years ago

    Hole in the wall gem. Can't believe the amount of food I got for $5. And that guaba pastelito thoooo

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    Excellent food and service! Very cheap in comparison to other places to eat in Miami!

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    Family-owned & operated
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    The food was delicious and service was good. I like the vibes this place has. You can sit outside…read moreor inside. The inside room space is small. The portion size was good size. I got the immunity drink which was tasty. I would go back again. Its close to the Hyatt we stayed at. I would recommend this place.

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    I received a Miami Café passport for Christmas so I've been trying to hit some coffee shops that I…read morenormally wouldn't go to. I happened to be in the area so I checked out this place which was pretty cool. They had bar seating, couch seating with tables as well as outdoor seating. A lot of people were there working on their computers while having drinks and pastries. I had a salted caramel latte which I ordered at the computer and was served quickly. I requested it with oat milk, but it was made with whole milk and the barista had no issue remaking it for me, which was nice. The flavor was amazing with just the right amount of salt and caramel; it was not too sweet and it was very smooth. The only issue I had was the parking, there was absolutely no place to park so I had to double park in an alley and run in to get my drink. However, I imagine if you live or work in the area it would be a cute place to pop in and get a beverage. They also had empanadas and some various pound cake slices which people were partaking in so I imagine they were decent.

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    So good! Friends and…read moreI were looking for a place to have breakfast before heading to the port and boarding a cruise. We found Fiore and couldn't have been happier. The restaurant was so cute and even thought a World Cup game was in the tv, you didn't hear it. I had the 2-2-2 and instead of the potatoes I substituted a side of fruit. Heaven! It all tasted so good. A friend had an Açaí bowl and the other the B.E.L.T. No one got enough! We wanted more. We were taken care of by Patricia and she was lovely. She wasn't overbearing and hovering, but checked in just enough to keep our drinks full. The next time I'm in Miami I know where I'm eating.

    I was very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. Our food sat in the warming area for…read moreabout 10-15 minutes before our server finally brought it to our table, so it wasn't as fresh as it should have been. After we received our food, our server never came back to check on us. She spent nearly the entire time attending to another table, leaving us without any service. I eventually had to ask a different server for water, and I was given hot water instead of cold. To make matters worse, the food itself was bland and lacked flavor. Between the poor service and the disappointing meal, this was not a pleasant dining experience. I hope management addresses these issues, as good customer service and quality food should be a priority.

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    I knew when I saw the 4.3 Yelp rating and hundreds of great reviews, this was the place !! And it…read moresure lived up to its expectations... actually, it surpassed them! The hardest part about dining here was deciding what I wanted to order. I could have ordered the entire menu it looked so good! Helpful tip... check out the menu and know what you're going to order before you get in line. Otherwise you're going to be pressured to order at the front of the line. When you walk in, you place your order and pay for it and take a table number. You need to find your own table. Our service was pretty quick, despite how busy the restaurant was. My cold brew was very good and a nice start to the meal. Our guacamole came next and it was nicely styled with pomegranate, cheese and cilantro on top. Yum! The real star of the show for me was this unassuming looking House Club Sandwich that was to die for. Seriously ... it was so good. I ordered mine without the ham, and it was divine! I wish i lived closer. I'm already dreaming of coming back. My son ordered some kind of short rib/beef burrito and it disappeared so quickly I didn't even get to snap a photo. This is a perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, I highly recommend it. One thing I can say is that it's on the pricey side. $113 lunch for 2 added up super fast but it was well worth it. I'll be dreaming of that sandwich til my next visit!

    I was so excited to come here because of the great reviews, but I was disappointed. We ordered a…read morecouple of items, but the only ones that were good were the horchata matcha and the acai bowl. On top of the food being bad, it was incredibly expensive too. They also automatically add tip. I ordered the quesadilla, and there is an option to add mushrooms/onions on the menu. Online it shows the quesadilla is $13, when I ordered it was $14 + 2.50 for onions and tomatoes (which ended up coming on the side). Also, when I asked to order that, the waitress was a bit rude. So I ended up paying $17.82 for a terrible quesadilla and experience. I really liked the horchata matcha though (hence the 2 stars).

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