The Best Restaurants in Miami's Little Havana, Florida
Little Havana is the political and social epicenter of Cuban culture in Miami. Full of exciting Latin music, beautiful Cuban art, and hand-rolled cigars, the area also has some of the best restaurants you’ll come across in the whole city. So come by, take a seat, and be prepared to excite your taste buds at one of these seven spots.
1. Doce Provisions
Restaurant, Cuban, American
Calle Ocho meets Wynwood at Doce Provisions, a hip and cozy restaurant serving a variety of American and Cuban items. This restaurant serves up chorizo croquettes and lechon asado buns, along with some delicious buttermilk fried chicken. Other Cuban-inspired menu items include pan con bistec sandwiches and guayaba con queso empanadas. As for the American side of the menu, you might want to check out the shrimp po’ boy taco or short rib burger. Come on over and have a craft beer too.
2. Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina
Restaurant, Cuban
Swing by Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina for a delicious Cuban shrimp cocktail, ceviche, and boiled yuca with mojo. The empanadas are fresh, and the ropa vieja simmers in a homemade sauce for hours. Old’s Havana will make your mouth water and delight your senses with the taste and smell of authentic Cuban cooking. It’ll feel like you’re hanging out with a Cuban host family at their home while they’re cooking lunch – it won’t get much more authentic than this. Highlights from the menu include the shrimp Creole or churrasco (with an ice-cold Corona, of course).
3. La Gringa Taco Shop
Restaurant, Mexican, American
Little Havana is known as having some real gems when it comes to restaurants, and La Gringa is no exception. This killer taco spot serves up tacos and burritos that make your mouth water, and everything is made in-house and is super fresh. That salsa and guac you’re putting on your food? It’s made from scratch in-house with quality ingredients. Also, be sure to grab an ice-cold Mexican soda to go with your tasty tacos!
4. Lung Yai Thai Tapas
Restaurant, Thai, Soup
If you find yourself in Little Havana exploring Cuban culture, but you’re craving a big, tasty plate of pad Thai, Lung Yai is your spot. The tiny Thai restaurant is as hip as it is delicious, but it’s so cozy that you might be finding yourself with a wait time if you go during peak hours. The menu boasts red curry chicken, crab fried rice, shrimp dumplings, and chicken pad Thai. All of the dishes served here are bursting with flavors, and the setting makes for a fun, sweet date with your loved one.
5. El Cristo Restaurant & Catering
Restaurant, Sandwich Shop, Cafe, Diner, Cuban
6. El Exquisito Restaurant
Restaurant, Cuban
7. Taqueria Viva Mexico
Restaurant, Mexican
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