Down to earth authentic and fun Cuban spot. I went for breakfast with my family. For breakfast they offer eggs and egg whites either hard boiled, scrambled, or cooked into an omelet with one meat/cheese addition. Each dish comes with a Cafe con leche, french fries, and a special type of bread that has a crispy outside and a soft buttery inside. The Cafe con leche comes as a cup of milk with espresso on the side, and you add as much (or as little) to your milk as you like. They also offer a couple of meat dishes for breakfast. In addition, we got a banana leaf which was delicious. The servers were very friendly, and the Cuban coffee was very sweet and delicious as well read more

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Very rude over the phone. He said to me I'm busy right now are you going g to order or what ? I was like I can't believe my ear what I just heard. Don't come here read more

Whoa! Off the charts good Cuban food. Had the daily special of carne de papas (beef stew) and also the masas de puerco (pork chunks). Both were excellent, as were the sides of rice, black beans and salad. The spice level was perfect and each order is easily two meals. Good service too. I don't much about Cuban food, but I know good food when I find it! read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Masas de puerco - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Seems like an authentic spot that is pretty laid back. Apparently the go to order here are the empanadas. The beef empanadas were delicous and not too spicy. Very flavorful. The chicken ones were not dried out. The ham and cheese ones were a nice snack. I wish the dough was a touch crispier and some of the empanadas were a little greasy. Perfect when hungover I bet! I also enjoyed the lemonade. It was one of the many fresh juices. People were friendly as well. Check it out! read more

On my way back from a trip to Atlanta I decided that going straight home wasn't an option for me. Do you ever go out of town to handle some business and because of the weight of that business when you get home you need a break before actually going home? This was that kind of moment for me so I decided to head down to the beach and enjoy the waves a bit. On my way there I decided to stop here for a quick bite to eat because flying these days will leave you hungry if you don't get to eat before your flight. This restaurant is located not too far from North Miami Beach and I wanted to try something new. I ordered a tuna sandwich with fries after looking over the menu and realizing how much I couldn't eat because of all the meat options. I eat fish and I wanted something that wasn't too heavy so the tuna seemed like the best option. I chose to sit by the window hoping to get a nice view, something that would take my mind off of my trip and plane ride. It was okay, not much to see. The place felt a bit stuffy and the counter area looked overcrowded. It's an older restaurant that felt old. The decor and wall hangings looked like they'd been there for a while. By the time I sat down I just wanted to eat, leave and head to the beach. The food was just okay, hence the 3 star rating. I was unimpressed and felt like they could have done better. The service was good, friendly, nothing to get excited over. Overall, it was just okay. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The front desk at our hotel suggested to venture out to this cafe. They supposedly serve authentic Cuban food. It was our last day in Miami, so we took the walk to check it out. We ordered Cuban coffee with no sugar, turkey and eggs, and ham and eggs. Let's just say I could have made the same breakfast at home, and I'm far from Cuban. My two eggs weren't seasoned, the turkey was a bit cooked, and I had a side of French fries. My husbands plate was identical, but he had ham instead of turkey. I wasn't impressed. There was nothing out of the ordinary that was on the menu. On the bright side, the coffee was great! read more

Ordered a chorizo omelette and it was gross. The fries were cold too. And it's expensive. Will not be returning read more

This is a nice little cafe right by the 27th and Indian creek trolley stop. Their Cubano was the bomb dot com. Literally everything I could've hope for. The club sandwich is also amazing and I would highly recommend either of them. When you get inside it's seat yourself and don't get the lemonade. They say it's made from scratch its not .. it's definitely country time powder and water with a lemon squeezed in it. The only compliant I could possibly come up with is our fries were cold but it didn't matter because after eating the sandwich I couldn't have eaten those fries anyway. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Just an all around good spot not to mention it's afforadable! read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Stopped in for an omelette. Not busy at all at 10 in the morning. Took 2 minutes to get our order taken and 50 minutes to get served. When food did come out we were not provided with our asked about condiments and had to go to another table to get myself. The bacon cheese omelette was dry overcooked and tasted off. Had to tell server I couldn't eat it. No apology and no offer to exchange, just took plate and walked away. Not a word was said or where we ever approached again. Had to wave her down for check and hard to believe, there was an automatic gratuity included. Paid, used the restroom and again hard to believe dirty toilets and sinks and no paper towels or any way to dry my hands. The water would only drip out of faucet and not hot. If you want an omelette go anywhere else. read more

Amazing Cuban food! Ate there for breakfast and dinner! I will definitely come back when I visit Miami again.

We had such a great experience back in February, we decided to come back for more Cuban food last weekend while on vacation. I don't understand why this place doesn't have more stars because the Cuban food at this cafe is delicious and legit! Food and service is no frills. Yes, there is a gratuity tax that gets added on, but that is common in Miami Beach. You should be tipping 20% anyways. For people to give one star reviews over this is ridiculous. We've been eating a lot of Vaca Frita in Miami Beach and this place definitely prepares it the best. If you love pork belly like me, order the Masitas de Puerco w/ Yellow rice and beans, it is out of this world! The pork belly was so tender, it melted in my mouth like butter. It was a good price too, I think it was $11 or $12. If you are staying at a hotel nearby, I definitely recommend this place for a casual lunch or dinner read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Melt in your mouth Masitas de Puerco - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The good points about Tropical Beach Cafe: The food and the prices. The food was excellent. I had the grilled snapper with green plantains and black beans. The grilled snapper had little to no seasoning, but it was cooked perfectly. I also thought that the portion size relative to the price I paid was a great deal...it was quite a large fish fillet, and it came with my choice of two sides. I did not return to try their sandwiches, but it also looks like that would be a great option for a cheap lunch. Less good: The service. I had to wait quite a while from the time I sat down until someone came over to take my order, and I waited even longer to receive the bill when I was finished. Other than the speed, I'd also recommend reviewing the menu prices and receipt carefully. I believe that my bill came back a couple dollars higher than it should have...perhaps there was a gratuity already included or something? Either way, I was in a bit of a hurry by the time I received the bill and didn't bother trying to figure out the price difference of about $2 for my lunch, but I would appreciate having all of the charges stated more clearly. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Grilled snapper with green plantains and black beans - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

After a day in the beach I came by here to have early dinner. What a great treat and soooo cheap. Huge servings. Cubans all over the place. Their empanadas and croquetas are freshly made and good. I ordered the pork chop for dinner with salad. It was perfect. Will come back here again. Trust! read more

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like i expressed in my 'check in' comment, this is a cozy nook to grab a warm meal. not noisy, not fancy, but enough. i ordered the breaded white fish, which comes with 2 sides of which i selected yellow rice and salad (a box of shredded iceberg, two slices of tomato, a few slices of white onion and a serving of tartar? sauce). there are other options like congi? and green or yellow plantain.. the serving size is very filling, you can observe the ratio in the photo i posted. the breaded white fish was just shy the size of my face! the yellow rice was not fantastic but it worked. i was starving when i sat down with my carry out, but i am now filled up like a plum. i'd say they charge a modest price for the area, just don't come expecting to be wow'd. that is not true point read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This was a hit or miss. In our party of 4 two dishes were delicious two were not, so it depends what you order. I am cuban so I compare to my aunt's amazing home cooking. Pan con lechon, churrasco, yellow rice all delicious. But the palomilla lacked flavor and was dry, the white rice and congri was a bit hard and not very hot. Oddly each of our meals came at different times. Also a bit pricey for a very diner-esh cafe. read more

We may be staying at a fancy hotel here but this place satisfies our Miami and Cuban tastes and achieves a 5 star rating and at a very reasonable price so exactly the kind of place we as life lone travelers LOVE. And sit outside as it's very nice. read more

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I've been going here for a year and will NEVER be going back. Not only did the price gouge me at $18 when I usually pay $16 but they also suddenly refused to make a food substitute they've done in the past. I think they have new people working which is a shame. read more

Large portions, easy going environment. The coffee is simple yet immaculate, which also goes for most of the stuff here. We initially stumbled upon this place but will definitely be returning :^) read more

This place has a new larger space that is nicer than before. Service is friendly. Ordered the churrasco steak with yellow rice, black beans and extra side of fried plantains. All were good except the meat ($21). Skirt steak was cooked to order but generally not tender. In fact, pretty tough and a small piece at that. Should have had the pork Lechon for half the price. read more

I really liked this place and we actually went here like three times while we were in Miami for 5 days, so I loved it. The only thing that is making me give this place one less star is because we only noticed that they were including a service fee and we were over playing them tip. The only time I caught it was when they brought out a check, but she refused to give me the check. I saw on the bottom that she was covering one line with her thumb. When I asked her what that charge was she said it was the tax... really.. Then I asked her to please give me the check. When she finally did, I saw a 15% charge and it was in Spanish (tip). This turned me off and I would suggest you really watch out for this when you are there! read more

If i could give this place a minus 10 I would. I ordered a plate that was $9.99 plus a drink. Checking out, the server said it $20.85. I had to give her 3 $10's bc I had no change. She took off with my money and I had to track her down. Sh gave me back $5 and I said wait a second. They said oh its taxes and gratuity. Already gave her $5 in which she wasnt a good server at all to deserve that much. This place is a complete scam. DO NOT EAT HERE read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - This was the pork steak plate. $9.99 or could be $25.99 if they feel like you should pay that. - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This place is by far the best restaurant I've been to. The value for money? There. Food? There. Service? There. I love the homey feel and welcoming environment. Las coladas? Exquisitas! Recomiendo por completo este lugar si uno está visitando Miami! read more

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**GOOD CUBAN FOOD IN THE MID/N. BEACH HOOD** A nice healthy walk from our hotel on Collins. The Cuban cafe was basic from the outside. It was located on the first floor of a condo building. A few tables and chairs scattered throughout the smaller space. Nothing fancy and we didn't expect it to be. We seated ourselves and I grabbed menus from the front. Less than a minute later, a friendly Latina waitress (who barely spoke English) took our orders. ORDERED: *CHURRASCO ($12.99) - Came with two sides and I chose rice and plantains. Steak was very flavorful and tasty. Wonderfully marinated and went well with the yellow rice and plantains. Their pina juice drink was also very good. Enjoyed my high-quality and low-priced Cuban meal here. They accepted credit cards which was awesome. RECOMMEND. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - Churrasco! - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

So first order of business upon reaching Miami was to find myself some inexpensive, authentic and delicious cuban food... Well ok, that was my second goal. First and most importantly, I needed some cuban coffee, that cafe con leche. And I needed once close enough that I could easily access it from where I was staying. I literally typed in "cafe con leche" in the yelp search field and Tropical Beach was one of the first restos that popped up. And conveniently, it was only a mile walk from my hotel. Now I say WALK cause driving/ parking is quite the shitty experience in Miami Beach. After a run the boardwalk, I set off towards Tropical Beach Cafe. Ran into a few interesting people on the way. This mom and pop shop is teeny, with only a few tables inside and staffed with ladies who barely spoke english. Enter years of spanish in school and whatever I took from my parents. Woohoot. So my first time there, I went slightly batshit crazy and ordered an empanada, croquette, ropa vieja with both sweet and green plantains, pastries and of course my cafe con leche. All for me. A frequent local was sitting across from me and was literally in awe by how much food I ordered and being able to put it all down. He gave me kudos and said "That appetite is just a beautiful thing!". I nearly earned myself a standing ovation. Okay drifting offtrack. The food was prepared well, authentic as I had hoped and delicious. Cheap too! Wasnt too thrilled with the sweet pastries and the tres leches should have been home-made but I was overall quite pleased. Oh and the cafe con leche?? Laced with crack. Absolutely worth the walk. Oh and I did come back. And I enjoyed my next visit just as much as my first. Oh and they were quite happy to see the small-big eater back at it. read more

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Tropical beach Cafe What can I say but quick, cheap, and convenient!!!. Maybe it's due to the fact that I live in the building above ;) Freshest orange juice, great croissants, and good sandwiches/large portions. Definitely a go if you are in the area and need a quick bite that will not disappoint. Not a classy joint, but definitely worth it (Zagat rated) Good staff, although there's always a change in waitresses. Recommendations: pan con lechon, pan con bistec, croqueta preparada, and Vaca frita off the chain! Set back: You're clothes will stink, luckily the ocean is a block away!! no alcohol read more

When in Miami, you either eat Floribbean (Florida:Caribbean) food or Cuban food. Had an hour and a half wait for check in (otherwise I'd have to pay an extra $25 for early check in). Asked the front desk for a place to eat and was directed to the Tropical beach cafe. Nothing fancy, small plain interior, sits probably about 35-40, half of the customers seemed "local". From the foot traffic and increasing queue, one can surmise that the food might be delicious since the waitresses kept the place rolling with orders and service. I asked for their "specialty" dish and was offered the flank steak, had it with rice and beans. Steak was seasoned well, tender, but I added my own extra "bam" with vinegar.. For an extra notch! Portions are big, prices are reasonable! Finished the dish with Cuban coffee (damn that was good and now addicted) as seen here in Yelp. Good first experience. Can't wait to compare with other restaurants in the area... Skip the fancy Starbucks and hotel food. Okay I returned the next day for another dish and more coffee... read more

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I didn't come here in the right state of mind. i was out of it and i was hangover from the night before...so i didn't enjoy my food as i would like too. especially the bread, it was baked in butter which was really good. I got the seafood dish, it was a bit too salty for me...and our food took 20 minutes to come out but that was because of the seafood. I still liked the food but i wished i enjoyed it more. read more

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Still a great little place to get tasty sandwiches, burgers, salads, and Cuban specialties. The grilled snapper is very good, as is the churrasco (skirt steak). Fast service. I did note, however, that their prices have gone up from a year ago, presumably--like many other businesses--to recoup the loss in business during the pandemic. read more

Remodel makes it friendlier to non locals. Great cafe con leche y tostadas breakfast. Service still a little iffy but thats typical of miami beach, Ive learned to accept it read more

La comida es muy delicioso y todo empleados muy simpático y amable!!! Me encanta todo gracias

A friendly no fuss Latin joint. Breakfast omelettes hit the spot. Cafe Cubano has an overload of sugar in my opinion. Cubano sandwich was spot on. Bread was amazing. read more

Best breakfast at mid Beach cooked to perfection great eggs, best bacon ever! Loved it read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - fried egg breakfast with bacon - best bacon ever, eggs cooked perfect, what a breakfast! - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I ordered the garlic shrimp with rice and salad. Perfect combo! Shrimp was very saucy and garlicky. I finished off with a guava pastry! Woah :D This place was so tasty and the vibe was pretty laid-back. Loved it! Make sure you have an espresso after your meal and enjoy the window view. read more

Great food the and the amount was amazing would definitely recommend this and will return the next visit to Miami

Reliable, friendly, tasty, affordable! We go here every time we visit Miami Beach. Don't change a thing.

the food was delicious i had the vaca frita with white rice and sweet plantains. one of the best meals i've had on the whole trip.

Great Cuban spot. This will definitely be my go to on the beach. It is the real deal. Simple and good, reasonable and uncomplicated. They even have fresh juices and coconuts opened to order. Very inexpensive. Great desserts. Save money on breakfast and lunch...eat here then splurge on a fancy dinner. I really look for these typical hole in the wall Cuban spots. EZ to get to on the free trollrey..or walk to it from south beach or mid beach read more

Great food, great service, there is construction outside but staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Tropical Beach Cafe - a desert dish with caramel sauce - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Totally agree on the extra charges other reviews have mentioned. First os 15% food service charge on the detailed bill then if you use a credit card they add another $3 credit card fee Food - the yellow rice was wonderful but the steaks are supper small and not worth $21. The grilled pork chops were great and the hamburger was excellent. read more

Only in Miami for the weekend and was really looking for a nice local spot near our hotel-- this place has the friendliest staff and such yummy sandwiches! read more