I was told that when you're in Florida ESPECIALLY Miami you HAVE to get Cuban food. And wow... now…read moreI understand why. As we were driving in, the place already looked beautiful. We came in the evening and immediately, as we walked up, there was music, people laughing, talking, smiling... the energy was incredible. I also loved that there was a bar off to the side while waiting. We ordered a few mojitos and sat outside at the tables and benches, just enjoying the atmosphere. When our name was finally called and we walked inside, I genuinely felt like I was stepping into history. The atmosphere here is unmatched. The music, the aromas, the people. God, I loved it here and I hadn't even tried the food yet. We ordered the braised oxtail (which came with plantains and rice), salmon glazed in guava BBQ sauce, ceviche tropical, assorted empanadas, and a Cuban sandwich. Everything was phenomenal. The sauce paired with the empanadas perfectly. The guava BBQ glaze on the salmon was absolute perfection. It was the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and flavorful. The ceviche had the perfect acidity and tasted so fresh and refreshing. This is one of the most famous Cuban restaurants in Miami. It completely lives up to the reputation. Highly recommended

DIRT AND MUD IN THE SALAD!!! WATCH OUT…read more We ordered the salad with mango and pecans. They do not wash there lettuce. There was literally dirt/mud at the bottom and I took my first bite and it felt like biting into sand. Upon spitting the food out onto my plate it was black sludge. Literally my tongue and teeth were black. The waiter came by and grabbed the plate when I was in the bathroom. I spent about 10 minutes trying to get that BLACK SLUDGE out of my mouth. When I was spitting out the dirt/mud wife noticed the bus boys laughing at me and there was not a manger in sight. When I asked for a manager he did not even respond. No apology or anything just a look of confusion. Worst experience in a restaurant in my life and I love to eat and have been to many types of restaurant big and small. Cheap and expensive and this one takes the cake. We were so bummed as I see thousands of great reviews. But if there was a zero I would have given zero stars the way they handled the situation. If you eat there in the future make sure to check for DIRT/MUD.

Amazing and I mean AMAZING Authentic Cuban foods, cocktails & mixed drinks. When connecting through…read moreMiami, I literally extend my layover just to go here ! It's worth it, even if you have to do a stay over.

Great food . Great atmosphere . Fast service nothing to complain. Come hungry go happy kinda place…read more:)

Took a minute to find exactly where it was. But oh my goodness, now this is what I'm talking about…read more The Cubano sandwich was spot on. The Cuban bread was perfectly crispy. And there were good quality ingredients in perfect proportions. And the side of garlicky mojo sauce took me over the top. It's strong in flavor, but it's delicious. Truthfully, this is more of a 4.5 star review. I don't like that there are no refillable beverage options. I did get a small bottle of lemonade and it cost $4.50. Definitely worth another visit if I return to Miami!

We split the Cuban sandwich, which was plenty for two people. The sandwich was one of the better…read moreCuban sandwiches I have had although I didn't think it was exceptional. The garlic aioli they provide was good. The service was slow for it not being busy and we had a wait awhile to get two cans of Pepsi. The ambience is fine, right on the water in the midst of a touristy area with a few tables (Bayview Marketplace). Maybe that's your cup of tea but our search for the best Cuban sandwich continues.

While visiting the manager at Makoto, he recommended Cafe La Trova for their Michelin mentioned…read moremojitos so away we went! Originally made reservations for shortly after they opened for dinner and moved it to 6:45. We are so glad we went later! The place quickly filled up and the live band got started! The staff was a little slow to greet us after getting us seated but made up for it in food recommendations! We enjoyed the portion sizes, flavor, and live entertainment!

The drinks are delicious happy hours is a must The…read morebartenders were friendly and very helpful. They have a band playing the space is spacious great for groups.

Sanguich is great! We ordered online to avoid potentially waiting a long time and our food was…read moreready when we got there. Seating here is limited (and only two seater tables plus a few bar seats) but we were lucky to grab table that had opened up. I got the Croqueta Preparada and my husband got the Pan con Bistec. Both were really good! Though I enjoyed mine more than my husband's and vice versa ;) We both also got coffee and they were sooo good! Like almost wanted to get another before leaving.. Go to Sanguich for a great Cuban sandwich and coffee! I would be a regular if I lived in Miami ;)

Definitely is a yes,…read more Very fresh, great ambiance, great taste all in the heart of brickell as a chef myself with no time to sit down and have a meal, it was fast and reliable option. Will definitely go back again.

Casual, comforting Cuban/American diner in south beach. I was given this rec by a friend and it did…read morenot disappoint! The menu has a wide variety of Cuban foods but I decided to go with my go-to: a Cuban sandwich. We ordered our food to go and it was prepared quickly. The sandwich itself was probably the best Cuban I've ever had. The pickles were a nice touch.

Not what I expected, but not bad! The food had good flavor. The ambiance is diner style so it looks…read moreoutdated on the inside. The service was not the best, but that's okay. The menu was more pricey than expected which was a bit disappointing. A lot of items were around $20 and the portions weren't huge. You do get complimentary bread! We ordered: Beef empanadas 2/5 Ropa Veja 3/5 Overall, I won't be back, but a lot of people seem to like it.

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.

The food was great, the seating area was a bit uncomfortable though since the indoor seating was…read morepacked and very small and the outdoor seating was hot!

Amazing food and great service had a wonderful time with my wife. Try the Ropa vieja it was…read moredelicious

If you're debating whether to eat at Havana 1957, let me save you some time: go hungry and wear…read morestretchy pants. We ordered the Cuban sandwich and the Cuban burger, and honestly both were dangerously good. The Cuban sandwich was exactly what you hope for -- crispy bread, perfectly pressed, packed with flavor, and the kind of sandwich that makes you pause mid-bite and just nod at the person across from you like "yep... this was the right decision." The Cuban burger was also fantastic -- juicy, flavorful, and big enough that you start questioning whether you should have skipped breakfast. The area around the restaurant was great too. Nice vibe, good energy, and perfect for walking around before or after eating... which you will probably need to do after finishing that burger. The servers were good -- friendly, attentive, and thankfully didn't judge us for attacking the food like we hadn't eaten in three business days. Overall the place has a fun atmosphere, great Cuban comfort food, and the kind of menu that makes you want to come back just to try the things you didn't order the first time. Highly recommend... just be prepared to leave full and slightly considering a nap. 10/10 would happily destroy another Cuban sandwich there again.

As others have stated, Havana 1957 is a small chain of Cuban eateries located throughout Miami,…read morewith I think 3 restaurants on Miami Beach alone. We stopped here at this one on Espanola Way for dinner on a Sunday, primarily because we had somewhere else in this area to be afterward, and while most every place on this touristy street was packed with a wait list, this restaurant could seat us right away. Service was good all evening from an outgoing waiter, this place was great for people watching (we were seated at a high top on the sidewalk in front), the food was good and the prices were reasonable, especially considering that Espanola Way is one of the most touristy areas on already touristy Miami Beach. I had the signature roasted chicken ($28) and my husband the Cuban churrasco steak ($42) and both included sides. We also had a glass of wine each and again, wine prices were reasonable. While we don't tend to eat in this general area often as it is so touristy which usually equals lackluster food and service at high prices, Havana 1957 was just fine. I'd happily return here.

This is a lovely restaurant with charming antique décor. The atmosphere makes you feel as though…read moreyou are visiting the home of a Cuban family. Our waitress was warm and welcoming, greeting us with a pleasant smile and helping us choose our meals by offering thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences. I selected the fish stew served over rice with plantains, while my husband chose the garlic shrimp with rice and black beans. We did not leave a single bite on our plates. The food was absolutely delicious -- each dish was balanced, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Although dessert was tempting, we declined because we were both completely full and satisfied. If you are looking for authentic Cuban cuisine served in a cozy, homey atmosphere, be sure to visit Habana Con B in the heart of Little Havana.

The food was AMAZING! I had the ham croquettes, lechón asado, and deep fried plantains…read more The mojito is an absolute must! The best I've had in a long time. Lauren provided fantastic service and we're very happy to have us visit. The environment is warm, friendly, and welcoming. If you are in Miami, you have to eat here!