The food at el Cristy was authentically Cuban and very tasty. Sebastian guided us very well through the menu given we were all vegetarians and English speaking. Furthermore one of us was not having onions and Sebastian made sure the food arrived without onions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eduardo Fernandez
Above and beyond Yenni was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley John-Lewis
During a very wet day exploring Calle Ocho I decided to get out the rain and eat at El Cristo Restaurant. The Cuban sandwich was very good, prices are pretty standard for what you pay in Miami
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Crystal Simpson Jones
Went here on a tour the sandwiches were amazing ,great mojitos too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ralph de la Portilla
In the spirit of transparency, I live two blocks away and I’m a local tour guide who has worked with this restaurant over the years by taking many groups to eat there.
That said, I’m finally writing a heartfelt review because what’s happened over this Summer is a miraculous turnaround that locals and visitors must experience for themselves: the service!!
Look, for many of us in Little Havana, we KNOW El Cristo has ALWAYS been reliably excellent Cuban cuisine. You can peruse other reviews and see for yourselves—people LOVE the Ropa Vieja, the Roast Pork (lechón), and the Rice & Beans are tough to beat (not to mention their Beef Empanadas and Cuban Sandwiches).
Oh, let’s not forget about the VERY BEST LIMEADE IN THE WORLD (that’s not even a slight exaggeration, but taste is subjective)!
In any case, yes, the service… It’s been known to be a touch slow in the past.
Folks, RUN, don’t walk, to El Cristo NOW. Whatever the proprietor, the inimitable Jose Santana, has done to right this ship is absolutely palpable… Expertly navigated by the head waitstaff, Lazaro & Yenny, everything seems to be running seamlessly.
Pair that with the consistently delicious fare in this minimalistic Little Havana eatery, and you’re guaranteed a lowkey, delightful meal away from some of the other, more chaotic, options on Calle Ocho.
Hats off to El Cristo and ALL THEIR STAFF!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwich Cubano, Empanada, Cuban Style Vaca Frita, Trio Havbanero for Two, Lechon Asado, Empanadas Plater, Sweet Plantains, Pan Con Lechon
Christopher Mendoza
Great authentic Cuban food.👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanada
Jennifer Rascon
This little gem is a great place to eat!! We ordered the Cuban 🇨🇺 It was delicious!!! Highly recommend 😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shante Simms
Great Food ! Great Service! Great Atmosphere!!!! I ordered the Ropa Vieja
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
diego olguin
Evererything was perfect. Food, drinks, music and service! If I come back to Miami for sure I’ll be back to El Cristo Restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
illen Aliaga
Very delicious food, excellent service, the person who served us is called Lázaro and very good family atmosphere
Cute and quiet authentic Cuban restaurant amidst the hustle of an increasingly touristy area. Great friendly service and great food. See you can get Mayte, try the ropa vieja, and treat yourself to a cortadito at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond
Superb cuisine, delicious fish. Welcoming staff, very good service. Superb atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raul muñoz
The food is good but very salty. High and expensive prices. Y. Cuban sandwich €17. A plate to share €80 with 3 sides.. Place with good air conditioning and the waiters are friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
James Chris
Food was delicious, and reasonably priced for a large city. Tip is automatically added even though the bill suggests adding one, which seemed a little underhand.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Meraly Romero
Mr. Emilio was very attentive and very friendly, the food was delicious and at fair prices. I recommend it and I will visit them again soon. Thank you
The food at el Cristy was authentically Cuban and very tasty. Sebastian guided us very well through the menu given we were all vegetarians and English speaking. Furthermore one of us was not having onions and Sebastian made sure the food arrived without onions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Above and beyond
Yenni was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
During a very wet day exploring Calle Ocho I decided to get out the rain and eat at El Cristo Restaurant. The Cuban sandwich was very good, prices are pretty standard for what you pay in Miami
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went here on a tour the sandwiches were amazing ,great mojitos too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In the spirit of transparency, I live two blocks away and I’m a local tour guide who has worked with this restaurant over the years by taking many groups to eat there.
That said, I’m finally writing a heartfelt review because what’s happened over this Summer is a miraculous turnaround that locals and visitors must experience for themselves: the service!!
Look, for many of us in Little Havana, we KNOW El Cristo has ALWAYS been reliably excellent Cuban cuisine. You can peruse other reviews and see for yourselves—people LOVE the Ropa Vieja, the Roast Pork (lechón), and the Rice & Beans are tough to beat (not to mention their Beef Empanadas and Cuban Sandwiches).
Oh, let’s not forget about the VERY BEST LIMEADE IN THE WORLD (that’s not even a slight exaggeration, but taste is subjective)!
In any case, yes, the service… It’s been known to be a touch slow in the past.
Folks, RUN, don’t walk, to El Cristo NOW. Whatever the proprietor, the inimitable Jose Santana, has done to right this ship is absolutely palpable… Expertly navigated by the head waitstaff, Lazaro & Yenny, everything seems to be running seamlessly.
Pair that with the consistently delicious fare in this minimalistic Little Havana eatery, and you’re guaranteed a lowkey, delightful meal away from some of the other, more chaotic, options on Calle Ocho.
Hats off to El Cristo and ALL THEIR STAFF!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwich Cubano, Empanada, Cuban Style Vaca Frita, Trio Havbanero for Two, Lechon Asado, Empanadas Plater, Sweet Plantains, Pan Con Lechon
Great authentic Cuban food.👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanada
This little gem is a great place to eat!! We ordered the Cuban 🇨🇺 It was delicious!!! Highly recommend 😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Food !
Great Service!
Great Atmosphere!!!!
I ordered the Ropa Vieja
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evererything was perfect. Food, drinks, music and service! If I come back to Miami for sure I’ll be back to El Cristo Restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious food, excellent service, the person who served us is called
Lázaro and very good family atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cubano
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute and quiet authentic Cuban restaurant amidst the hustle of an increasingly touristy area. Great friendly service and great food. See you can get Mayte, try the ropa vieja, and treat yourself to a cortadito at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Superb cuisine, delicious fish.
Welcoming staff, very good service.
Superb atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good but very salty. High and expensive prices. Y. Cuban sandwich €17. A plate to share €80 with 3 sides..
Place with good air conditioning and the waiters are friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was delicious, and reasonably priced for a large city. Tip is automatically added even though the bill suggests adding one, which seemed a little underhand.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mr. Emilio was very attentive and very friendly, the food was delicious and at fair prices. I recommend it and I will visit them again soon. Thank you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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