Cuban Restaurants near Pinecrest, FL

“I tried to place order over the phone, they would not answer inquiries but rudely tell you to just go to the store and hang up. Each and every one of the attendants are rude specially the manager. The owner of this story is loosing by having people like this as employees.“

“Visite el restaurant y disfrute en familia los deliciosos platos y tragos ,nos sentimos espectacular y quiero resaltar la atención tan esmerada ,con gran carisma del empleado Camilo ,el cual hizo nuestra estancia muy familiar y placentera ,tiene mucho potencial para dar un excelente servicio al cliente ,de hecho le recomendé a unos amigos visitar el restaurant y pronto regresaremos de nuevo ,gracias“

“Excelente atención y la comida hummmm“

“Amazing food! Staff was super friendly & drinks were great, highly recommend“

“Last Sunday we visit Salao Cuban Bar .As always every thing was amazing.Thanks for the food the beauty of the place and THE MUSIC wich is faboulous(violin a great duo“

“Great sandwich! Fast and friendly service“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“I enjoyed both dinner and the music outside. I don't think I would be as complementary if I had sat inside. Both the food and the service were excellent the ropa vieja tostones were really good. Price was reasonable by today's standard The music outside brought back memories of the Cuba I remember Had a very pleasant time“

“He stepped into Miami and didn't eat some pastries, a Cuban sandwich with the corresponding Cortadito (coffee) did not come to Miami, what can I tell you, the best Cortadito I have ever had and I tried almost everything in empanadas, pastries and croquettes, perfect for breakfast, the atmosphere with Latin warmth and the super cordial, friendly and happy treatment.My top place in the world!“

“We came in for a birthday party (of 40 people or so) to this place. It was my first time there.They hd live music. The atmosphere was vibrant, the servers very nice, cordial and accommodating. We had several plates to share to all the tables, and I have always given a pass and the benefit of the doubt to a restaurant for any lack of quality of the food when visiting on a party, since it is kind of rough for the kitchen/servers to bring the food to everybody with a hugh consistency in presentation , temperature and flavor. Each and every one of the dishes were exceptional!!. Short Ribs Taquitos, Local Ceviche, The Chorizo Croquetas, Branzino in a coconut sauce and the Churrasco....boy oh boy!!!....I can't wait to go back. Highly recommended.“

“Excelente comida, excelente servicio, es como comer en casa“

“El mejor lugar cubano , recomendable 100%“

“Great and prompt service. Very accommodating!“

“I never get tired of going to this restaurant, because it is very good, it is a very happy and familiar place, the food is good and cheap, the service from the employees is magnificent, especially the waitress Katty who is efficient, very friendly and attentive. Frank's music livens up and brightens the place. You can dance if you wish. His fruit shakes are the best in Miami and you can pay with food stamps. The SW is missing more places like this. They do everything in Hialeah. El Ranchito Market Place has a very good location in the SW. They should make branches in other parts of the SW. I highly recommend it Yo no me canso de ir a este restaurante porque es muy bueno es un lugar muy alegre y familiar la comida es buena y barata el servicio de los empleados es magnífico sobre todo de la camarera Katty. Eficiente, muy amable y atenta. La música de Frank ameniza y alegra el lugar.Se puede bailar si lo desean. Sus batidos de frutas son los mejores de Miami y se puede pagar con food Stamps. El SW está falta de más lugares como este. Todo lo hacen en Hialeah. El Ranchito Market Place tiene muy buena ubicación en el SW. Deberían hacer sucursales en otras partes del SW. Lo recomiendo altamente“

“This place is a Miami fav! We first sat at the bar and Aydan took care of us. He's was so kind and helpful! We moved over to a table and Jackie waited on us. She was welcoming, serving, and took care of us all night. The atmosphere is so live and upbeat, you don't want to leave the place! To top it off the food, drinks and dessert was incredible. Definitely a family favorite!“

“Wow! What a wonderful place to visit in Miami. I saw the owner, Mika, on a few cooking shows and had to go to her restaurant after seeing how good her food was! I was not disappointed either, the food was delicious, atmosphere was wonderful, and the staff was super nice. I would recommend checking this place out if you ever get the chance because the food will make your taste buds and your tummy happy. I'd recommend the appetizer sampler and the Vaca frita sandwich. Both were amazing! I will be visiting this place when I come back to Miami, and hopefully Mika will be there so I can tell her personally how great her recipes are!“

“Breakfast and lunch. The food was delicious, the ambience was cozy and service excellent. My party of 3 all agreed the music was too loud. We asked for it to be lowered a bit and they complied. A happy customer always returns. Looking forward to the next brunch.“

“Delicious food! Nice people. Clean place with nice decor and some latin music to round it out. super good. It is a real hidden gem. I highly recommend.“

“We came when it originally opened and didn’t like. We gave it another chance today and loved it!“

“This place is amazing! Wonderful entertainment and the food is superb. Think Chinese/asian meets Cuban. We had The papas bravas, crispy gyozas and Octopus (btw the octopus was OUT OF THIS WORLD - think egg foo young from a Chinese restaurant, but octopus - this dish was by far my favorite and blew me away from a creativity standpoint)For main, I had the Sea Bass, perfectly cooked and the avocado poblano puree was such a nice touch. My husband had the seafood fried rice and it too was amazing!My only critique is that the wait staff is spread a little thin and so service is not as attentive as I think it should be for the prices you are paying, but this is a unique and amazing experience, we will definitely be back“

“My wife and I visited Miami for 6 nights this May 2024 and we had a great time. The music was amazing as well as the service. Our bartender Alejandro ( shaved head) was awesome with a great personality. The wait staff was amazing as well. Ball and Chain is great for listening and dancing to great quality Latin music. We love the fact that the live music starts early in the day. You have more space to dance because later in the night it's a little crowded. One of the managers Filo was very hospitable and kind to us. We hope to return soon.!!“

“muy buen lugar, acogedor y muy buena atención“

“Best Frita in town... a must visit!“

“The beef empanadas were amazing! Also had an espresso, a Cuban sandwich, and a pan de croquetas preparads sandwich. All was amazing, and the wait staff was super friendly and attentive. Will definitely re-visit if I'm ever in the area again!“

“A must to try when you are in Miami international Airport !!! Food and service to die for ❤️“

“Buena atención y comida rica“

“Chef muy profesional ,de mucha experiencia y adora su profesión“

“The bar team, Miguel & Yasmanny are the perfect team.“

“I ordered the Cuban bowl. I also ordered some Yucca fries. the Yucca were more like potatoes wedges but made from yucca root. I ordered a diet coke. Cuban Guys make sandwiches, but they also have bowls like what I ordered. The fries are on the sandwi h in some cases. It is tasty“

“Loved the authentic Cuban and Empanadas!“

“Great food great prices great service! Lots of choices to pick from. Definitely worth a return trip“

“They may not need another positive review, but here it is: if you want authentic Cuban food with waiters who will also most likely have an authentic thick accent and who may even help you discipline your malcreado child isn't polite then eat here. My 88 year-old Cuban American mother approves.“

“A restaurant with an excellent service with unsurpassed cleaning and a men úI love first [Original] Un restaurant con un servicio de excelencia con una limpieza insuperable y un menú de primera me encanta“

“If you're a fan of croquetas such as myself, "Dos Croquetas" is absolutely a must-try when visiting Miami. Some might ask "what exactly is a croqueta?". In simple terms, they are about the same size of a mozzarella stick, deep fried and usually filled with béchamel sauce, mashed potatoes, cheese, and meat. In fact, the options are endless with thousands of customizable creations. They are a very popular side/appetizer in the Latin culture and are a great quick snack to eat on the go. Located directly on 8th St (Calle Ocho) in between SW 15th & 16th Ave. in the heart of the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, this place has been dishing out delicious croquetas since early-2024. I came here on a whim (during the afternoon of Sunday 3/17/2024 at 1:30pm) as I was craving a small bite and this place absolutely delivered. As far as the exterior of the building, it was quite easy to find due to the colorful array of forest green with a splash of pink and yellow on the awning. The interior brings that same colorful artwork which truly give this place a Miami vibe. Their menu offers not only Cuban craft croquetas (in 10 different flavors) but also sandwiches, sides, breakfast (served until 4pm), and Dulce dessert bites. They also carry craft shakes to cool you off on the sweltering hot & muggy Florida days. Since this was my first time trying their food and didn't want to go too overboard before dinner, I ordered just (1) of the "305". This croqueta had Cuban-styled picadillo , sweet plantains, and queso blanco with their signature dale sauce. Total price, only $2.20 before tax. Service was quick and my snack was ready in just a couple minutes. As far as the taste, this absolutely hit the spot for me. Crunchy on the outside while warm, cheezy, and savory on the inside, this was absolutely delicious and actually tasted like nothing I've ever tried before. They offer so many other delectable croquetas including "Medianoche" (pork, ham, & swiss), "Mexican Street Corn", "Creamy Spinach", and much more. They have very respectable hours being opened Sunday-Thursday from 10am-10pm and Friday-Saturday from 10am-12am. With the exceptional service, prime location, great atmosphere, and reasonable prices, I am giving the Little Havana "Dos Croquetas" a perfect five stars.“

“The food at this particular Sergio’s was bad. The white rice has been mixed with older rice. And I asked to get a different rice and it came out the same with raspa!! My husband asked for a milanesa steak without the ham and of course it came with the ham. Another couple in a booth had to be moved cause there was a roach by their booth. I personally will never go to Sergio’s in Doral food was not quality nor clean atmosphere. They can do better“

“Absolutely amazing, flakiest pastries ever! The best guava & cheese pastelitos I have ever tasted! Definitely a must try! Everything in this bakery tastes awesome! The Cuban coffee is so good too! I will be bringing back a lot of goodies with me to Canada. Thank you El Brazo Fuerte for making my vacation complete.“

“This cute hole in the wall cafe was close to wynwood where we stopped to grab a quick breakfast before a museum visit. When we got settled at the bar, I noticed the server was in your cell phone not acknowledging us. She finally brought us our menus and went back to her phone. When she was giving us attention, she was pleasant, but being a service industry professional, I can't stand my server being on their cellphones. But food was great, the older Hispanic ladies were throwing down on the grill and we knew it was going to be good. I got a milkshake and the young lady made it from scratch with some things she grabbed from the cooler. The prices were phenomenal. For both of us to enjoy breakfast, we paid about $25. Which is unheard of in dade county lol.“

“No frills Cuban restaurant with walk up window for take out orders! Food was good portion inexpensive but a little bland which could probably of been corrected with salt and pepper but I got take out and forgot to ask for it! Mainly Spanish is spoken here with some broken EnglishParking is plentiful - lots of other Cuban Restaurants in this area! Would go again and just request more spices on my meal !Parking: In a strip mall easy parking!“

“Done it all here. Anything from a quick lunch, taking out of town guests to eat, and ordering catering for birthday parties. Everyone that works here is extremely friendly and seem to be very happy working there. 5/5 can’t recommend any more of this gem of a place to my friends and family.“

“Please look for Katerin!!! She is all super star to make you feel truly appreciated and at home. She made my breakfast dinner first meal at 5pm the best one all week. Please check her out!! The manager is also super amazing (truly Puertorican hospitality)“

“Just had a lunch there yesterday with my mother. The prices were reasonable. The food portions were good too. Great variety of food and quality was so fantastic. My mom had the Tostones and I had the Picadillo which was really good and so delicious. Super tasty food and very decent. The restaurant has amazing atmosphere, inside has nice decor. Plenty of tables and spacious too.“

“Went for chicken kitchen but the guy working there caught my attention with a sample, and I’m very grateful he did. Food tastes fresh, the portions are large, the price is cheap and the sauce is to die for. Forget chicken kitchen, this spot is it.“

“The bakery items are great. But, I’m a customer of your bakery in Little Havana on Sw 8th street. You are sitting on a gold mine but you REALLY REALLY need more cashiers and more help behind the counter. I was just there to pickup last minute party platters. There was a line. Lots of tourists and locals But service was super slow. People were walking out. People were waiting to pay. There was even a customer he came to pickup a huge sheet cake and the bakery had no box. The guy had to take it to Ft. Lauderdale without a box? Are you guys serious? How do you guys not have a box for such a huge cake order? The cashier was busy helping fill orders thus the line of people waiting to pay. You must improve this. I thought you should know.“

“Great food and service. Wonderful place“

“We went for brunch. The dishes were gigantic and we couldn't finish everything we ordered.I had a Cuban sandwich and it was both good and spectacularly large.They provided us with containers to take what was left with us.Very friendly service, and like everywhere in Miami, the waiters speak Spanish.Wheelchair accessibility: They take place on a terrace on the street, because there are stairs inside and it is prepared for people with reduced mobility.“

“El mejor lugar cubano , recomendable 100%“

“Best Cubans in the city. Sandwiches and people. Go early and get the pastry before they sell out. Go for lunch and see a great mixed crowd of locals and some out of towners. Mostly locals though. A gem of midtown, must go if you’re in Miami. If you’re there for a while you’ll want to go back.“

“Great food and strong drinks!“

“I love this place, it is very important to me.The food is very good, even though sometimes Cubans don't even make it, as there are Hondurans and many nationalities making you feel at ease.Congratulate DARMIS AND NIURKA, they are the waitresses I know, ask for them, THEY ARE THE BEST!I just ask you to be a little patient with MARIA, sometimes she has a bad day. Thank you!“

“Nuestra primera ves en este lugar la comida está deliciosa un ambiente súper nice. Yo pedí la Sopa de pollo y mi esposo el Cubano especia. Pedimos una orden de yuca frita delicioso. El cafe con lonche lo mejor! Lo recomiendo. Nuestra servidora fue Teresa muy linda persona y nos atendió con muy buen servicio.Parking: Lots of parking“