La Carreta
3632 SW 8th St, Miami
(305) 444-7501
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Vaca Frita Con Tostones Y Morros
Natilla Carretera Creme Brulee
Ensalada Mixta de la Casa
Sand Jam Y Que Pan Cubano
Churrasco A la Parrilla
Cuban Sandwich Regular
Classic Cuban Mojito
Ensalada la Carreta
Bistec De Rinconada
Vaca Frita De Pollo
Sunday/Domingo
Tamal en Cazuela Lg.
Frijoles Colorados Lg.
Tamal Cazuela Jumbo
Frijoles Colorados Jumbo
Lacon a la Gallega
Monday/Lunes
Albondigas
Lentejas Lg
Lentejas Jumbo
Wednesday/Miercoles
Garbanzos Large
Garbanzos Jumbo
Tamal en Cazuela Lg.
Tamal Cazuela Jumbo
Thursday/Jueves
Fabada LG
Fabada Jumbo
Paticas/Puerco
BEVERAGES
Coke Can
Jugo Naranja Nat
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Sprite Can
Diet Coke Can
Jupina
Ironbeer
Water Btl
Materva
Limonada Natural
Mango Juice
Canadá Dry
Malta
Peach Juice
Sunkist Can
Diet Materva
Vaso Con Hielo
Diet Jupina
Pear Juice
Te Frio
Jarra Jugo Melon
Apple Juice
Jarra Jugo Naranja
Sport Water
Guava Juice
Cranberry Juice
Jugo Tomate
Vaso de Leche Fria
Jarra Limonada
BATIDOS
Batido de Mamey
Batido de Chocolate
Batido de Leche Malteada
Batido de Fruta Bomba
Batido de Fresa
Batido de Trigo
Batido de Vainilla
CAFE
Cortadito
Cafe Cubano
Colada
Cafe con Leche Large
Cortadito with Evaporada
Hot Chocolate
Cafe con Leche
Cafe con Leche with Evaporada
Cafe con Leche with Evaporada Large
Cafe Americano
Taza Leche Caliente
Capuccino
Tuesday/Martes
Carne Con Papas
Beef and Potato Stew
Ajiaco Lg.
Ajiaco Jumbo
Featured items
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken BreastServed with Sautéed Onions
Vaca Frita
Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo
Palomilla
Grilled Thin "Palomilla" Steak Topped with Grilled Onions
Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef in an Onion, Bell Peppers and Tomato Beef Sauce
Masas de Puerco
Fried Pork Chunks Topped with Cuban Mojo and Onions
Arroz con Pollo
Chicken and Yellow RiceA Cuban Classic. Served with Sweet Plantains
Bistec Empanizado
Breaded Beef Steak
Picadillo
Ground Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers, Olives, Raisins and Tomato Sauce
APPETIZERS
Fufu Con Masitas
Fufu Topped with Fried Pork Chunks
Croquetas Variadas
Ham, Chicken, and Cod Croquettes
Mariquitas
Homemade Plantain Chips with Mojo
Croquetas Yuca
Yuca Croquettes Stuffed with Ground Beef "Picadillo" and Served with our Cilantro Alioli Sauce
Calamares Fritos
Ceviche Tropical
Fresh Fish Cured in Lime, Cilantro and Jalapenos, Prepared with Diced Avocado, Tomatoes and Boniato Chips
Gambas Ajillo
SOUPS
Sopa de Pollo Jumbo
Jumbo Chicken Noodle Soup
Sopa de Pollo Lg.
Large Chicken Noodle Soup
Sopa de Platano Lg.
Large Plantain Soup
Frijoles Negros Lg.
Large Black Bean Soup
Sopa de Platano Jumbo
Jumbo Plantain Soup
Frijoles Negros Jumbo
Jumbo Black Bean Soup
SALADS
Ensalada Caesar
Caesar Salad
Ensalada de Pollo
Chicken Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed Salad
Ensalada de Atun
Tuna Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato
Ensalada La Carreta
Mixed field greens with red onions, mango, pineapple, candied cashews, and feta cheese. Tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
CHICKEN
Arroz con Pollo
Chicken and Yellow RiceA Cuban Classic. Served with Sweet Plantains
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled Chicken BreastServed with Sautéed Onions
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
Breaded Chicken Breast
Pechuga de Pollo a la Milanesa
Breaded Chicken Breast "Milanese"Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese au Gratin
Pollo Carretero
Chicken CarreteroGrilled Boneless Half Chicken Marinated with Cuban Mojo
Vaca Frita de Pollo
Chicken "Vaca Frita"Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions
Chicharrones de Pollo
Fried Chicken ChunksTopped with Cuban Mojo and Onions
Pollo Asado en su Jugo
Roasted Chicken Au JusHalf Chicken Marinated and Slow Roasted
Filetillo de Pollo al Ajillo
Chicken Breast Filets "Al Ajillo"Cooked in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Wine, Lemon and Parsley
Filetillo de Pollo Salteado
Sautéed Chicken Breast FiletsTender Strips Sautéed with Onions, Bell Peppers, Light Gravy and Wine
Arroz Imperial/Queso
Imperial Rice Au GratinRice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas Topped with Melted Cheese. Served with Sweet Plantains
Arroz Imperial
Imperial RiceRice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas. Served with Sweet Plantains.
Pollo al BBQ con Guayaba
Charbroiled Guava BBQ ChickenBoneless Half Chicken Glazed with Our Guava Barbecue Sauce
SEAFOOD
Camarones Enchilados
Gulf Shrimp Sauteed in Our Sweet and Spicy Cuban Creole Sauce
Paella La Carreta
Savory Seafood, Yellow Rice made with Srhimp, Clams, Mussels, Squid, Chicken and Fish.
Arroz con Camarones
Shrimp Paella
Filete de Pescado Empanizado
Breaded Fish Fillet
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil
Salmon a la Plancha
Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side
Filete Pargo
Snapper Filet
Mahi Mahi Fillet
Grilled Filet of Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side
Masas de Pescado Rebozado
Fried Northen Cod Chunks
Rueda de Corvina Frita
Fried Corvina Steak
Pargo Entero Frito
Whole Crispy Fried Red Snapper
Cacerola de Mariscos Enchilada
Seafood CasseroleShrimp, Calamari, Mahi, Clams & Mussels Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic. Finished with Wine and Our Tomato Creole Sauce
BEEF
Vaca Frita
Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo
Palomilla
Grilled Thin "Palomilla" Steak Topped with Grilled Onions
Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef in an Onion, Bell Peppers and Tomato Beef Sauce
Picadillo
Ground Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers, Olives, Raisins and Tomato Sauce
Bistec Empanizado
Breaded Beef Steak
Churrasco a la Parrilla
Char-Broiled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Bistec a la Milanesa
Breaded Beef Steak Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin
Higado Italiana
Liver "Italian Style"Thick Strips Sautéed with Onions, Peppers and Wine
Boliche
Cuban Style Pot Roast
Rib Eye Steak 16oz
N.Y. Sirloin Steak
12 oz N.Y. Sirloin Steak
PORK
Masas de Puerco
Fried Pork Chunks Topped with Cuban Mojo and Onions
Chuletas de Cerdo
Grilled Pork Chops
SANDWICHES
Pan con Bistec
Steak SandwichWith Grilled Onions, Shoestring Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato and Our Special SauceServed with Plantain Chips
Cubano Regular
Media Noche
Midnight SandwichSweet Egg Roll with Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles
Croqueta Preparada
Croquette SandwichHam, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes on Cuban Bread
Club Sandwich
Elena Ruz
Sandwich Pechuga Pollo
Chicken Breast Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on Cuban Bread.
Calle Ocho
Club Sandwich on Cuban Bread
La Carreta Especial
Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Chorizo on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
Pan con Lechon
Roast Pork SandwichOn Cuban Bread with Onions and MojoServed with Plantain Chips
Hamburger
8 oz Black Angus Burger. Served with Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and French Fries.
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan de Molde
Chicken Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Ensalada de Atun en Pan de Molde
Tuna Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Sandwich de Dorado
Mahi Sandwich Served with Tomato, Lettuce, and Tartar sauce on a Brioche Bun. Served with Mariquitas.
Cuban Especial
Large Version of Our Famous Cuban Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Sand Jam y Que Pan Cubano
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Ensalada de Atun en Pan Cubano
Tuna Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Sand. Pescado Empaniz.
Fried Fish Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar sauce on Cuban Bread.
Sandwich Pavo Pan Cubano
Roast Turkey Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise. .
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan Cubano
Chicken Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
OMELETTES
Tortilla de 3 o mas Ingredientes
Omelettes with Three or More Ingredients
Tortilla 2 Ingredientes
Tortilla Vasca
Tortilla with Shrimp, Chorizo, Ham and Peas.
INDIVIDUAL ORDERS
Croqueta de Jamon
Ham Croquette
Arroz Blanco
White Rice
Maduros
Fried Sweet Plantains
Salsa Cilantro
Cilantro Sauce
Tamal en Hoja
Tamale Wrapped in Corn Husk
Frijoles Negros
Black Beans
Tostada Cubana
Cuban Buttered Toast
Moros
Moros Rice
Papas Fritas
French Fries
Tostones
Fried Green Plantains
Chimi-Churri
Yuca Con Mojo
Boiled Yuca with Mojo
Pure de Papa
Mashed Potatoes
Dos Huevos Fritos
Two Fried Eggs
Fufu
Mashed Green Plantains
Croqueta de Pollo
Chicken Croquette
Croqueta de Bacalao
Cod Croquette
Vegetables
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow Rice
CAFETERIA/DINING
Pastel Guayaba DR
Pastel Guay/Queso DR
Croqueta de Jamon
Ham Croquette
Papa Rellena
Pastel Queso DR
Empanada Jam/Que F DR
Croqueta de Pollo
Chicken Croquette
Empanada Pollo F DR
Cafe La Carreta
Pastel Coco DR
Pastel Carne DR
Empanada Espin F DR
Croqueta de Bacalao
Cod Croquette
Menencier
POSTRES
Flan Caramelo
Tres Leches
Natilla Carretera
Pudin de Pan
Arroz con Leche
Cake Chocolate
Cheesecake Guava
Dulce de Leche
Key Lime Pie
Natilla
Flan Queso
Cheesecake Strawberry
Flan Coco
Tocinillo del Cielo
Cheesecake Dulce de Leche
Cheesecake Plain
Cheesecake Chocolate
Saturday/Sabado
Chicharo Lg.
Chicharo Jumbo
Friday/Viernes
Sopa de Pescado Lg.
Sopa de Pescado Jumbo
COMBOS
Desayuno Carretero
Fried or Scrambled Eggs with 2 Croquettes Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Combo Eggs
Scrambled or Fried Eggs.Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Steak and Eggs
Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Tortilla Jamon/Queso
TORTILLAS
Tortilla Des. 3 Opciones
Tortilla Des. 2 Opciones
Tortilla Western
Tortilla Plain
PANCAKES/FRENCH TOASTS
Pancakes Plain
French Toast Plain
French Toast 2 Huevos/ Carnes
Pancakes 2 Huevos/Carnes
Pancakes/Carnes
French Toast/Carnes
French Toast 2 Huevos
Pancakes 2 Huevos
ORDENES INDIV. DESAYUNO
Tostada Cubana
Papas Fritas
Bacon
2 Huevos
Harina
Papa de la Casa
Tostada Pan Blanco
English Muffin
Tostada Integral
Chorizo
Jamon
Clara de Huevo
Salchicha
Pavo
Bistec
SANDWICHES
Cubano Regular
Ham, Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles on Cuban Bread
Elena Ruz
Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, Cream Cheese, Strawberry Marmalade on a Sweet Egg Roll
Media Noche
Sandwich Pavo
BEVERAGES (Copy)
Jugo Naranja Nat
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Coke Can
Mango Juice
Jupina
Diet Coke Can
Canadá Dry
Cranberry Juice
Vaso de Leche Fria
Ironbeer
Water Btl
Jarra Jugo Naranja
Apple Juice
Sprite Can
Pear Juice
Sunkist Can
Diet Jupina
Materva
Diet Materva
Malta
Guava Juice
Peach Juice
Limonada Natural
Jugo Tomate
Te Frio
Vaso Con Hielo
CAFE (Copy)
Cortadito
Cafe Cubano
Cafe con Leche
Cafe con Leche Large
Cafe con Leche with Evaporada
Colada
Cortadito with Evaporada
Cafe con Leche with Evaporada Large
Hot Chocolate
Capuccino
Cafe Americano
BATIDOS (Copy)
Batido de Mamey
Batido de Fresa
Batido de Trigo
Batido de Leche Malteada
Batido de Chocolate
Batido de Vainilla
Batido de Fruta Bomba
CAFETERIA/DINING (Copy)
Pastel Guayaba DR
Croqueta de Jamon
Ham Croquette
Pastel Guay/Queso DR
Pastel Queso DR
Pastel Carne DR
Empanada Jam/Que F DR
Pastel Coco DR
Papa Rellena
Empanada Pollo F DR
Croqueta de Bacalao
Cod Croquette
Empanada Espin F DR
Croqueta de Pollo
Chicken Croquette
Menencier
Cafe La Carreta
SANDWICHES
Pan con Bistec
Steak SandwichWith Grilled Onions, Shoestring Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato and Our Special SauceServed with Plantain Chips
Media Noche
Midnight SandwichSweet Egg Roll with Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles
Croqueta Preparada
Croquette SandwichHam, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes on Cuban Bread
Cubano Regular
Club Sandwich
Elena Ruz
Hamburger
8 oz Black Angus Burger. Served with Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and French Fries.
Pan con Lechon
Roast Pork SandwichOn Cuban Bread with Onions and MojoServed with Plantain Chips
Sandwich Pechuga Pollo
Chicken Breast Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on Cuban Bread.
La Carreta Especial
Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Chorizo on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
Calle Ocho
Club Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan de Molde
Chicken Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Ensalada de Atun en Pan de Molde
Tuna Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Sandwich de Dorado
Mahi Sandwich Served with Tomato, Lettuce, and Tartar sauce on a Brioche Bun. Served with Mariquitas.
Cuban Especial
Large Version of Our Famous Cuban Sandwich
Sand Jam y Que Pan Cubano
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Sand. Pescado Empaniz.
Fried Fish Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar sauce on Cuban Bread.
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan Cubano
Chicken Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Ensalada de Atun en Pan Cubano
Tuna Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich Pavo Pan Cubano
Roast Turkey Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise. .
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Recent Reviews
Very good service, no delays between starters and main courses, very good quality of food, good presentation. Affordable prices. We recommend it. My name is Carlos Gonzalez. Local guide.
December 2025
Like any place in Miami you are sure to find a variety of places to eat in and enjoy. But sometimes you have to go to an area most tourists do not visit for dinner. We did that and stepped into the region known as Old Havana. This was going to Cuba for dinner.\n\nAnd being at La Carreta you are truly in Havana for anyone who lived there or had the ability to visit it as we did. This is authentic Cuban food. Yes, you can have the Cuban sandwich. But you can have more. Start with...
October 2025
Been here Twice so far for Bruch and there sandwiches don't miss. The Media Noche and the Calle Ocho hit every time. The café Cubano is on point. Juices are fresh. Chill atmosphere with the locals. Prices were right on.
October 2025
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