La Ventanita
3555 SW 8th St, Miami
(305) 444-0240
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Coffee Menu
Cortadito
Empanada
Pescados Y Mariscos
Fileted de Dorado Mahi-Mahi
Dolphin "Mahi-Mahi" fillet. Servido con arroz amarillo y platanos maduros. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Fileted de Pargo
Red snapper fillet. Servido con arroz amarillo y platanos maduros. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Salmon Glaseado con Nuestra Salasa BBQ de Guayaba O Salmon A La Plancha con Mantequilla de Limon
Salmon glazed with our guava BBQ sauce or grilled salmon with lemon butter. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Pargo Entero Frito
Whole deep fried red snapper. Served with french fries and house salad.
Filete de Pescado Empanizado
Breaded fish fillet. Served with yellow rice, sweet plantains and tartar sauce.
Reuda de Serrucho Frita
Deep fried king fish steak. Served with yellow rice. sweet plantains and tartar sauce.
Medallones de Dorado en Salsa Verde
Dolphin Mahi-Mahi medallions. Sautéed with garlic, parsley, petit pois, egg and potato.
Masas de Pescado Rebozadas
Northern Cod chunks lightly floured and deep fried. Served with yellow rice, sweet plantains and tartar sauce.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp "Al ajillo" sautéed shrimp in a creamy in a creamy garlic sauce, white wine and lemon juice. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Camarones Enchiladas
Shrimp in creole sauce. Sautéed shrimp with garlic, onions, bell peppers, wine and tomato sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Zarzuela de Mariscos
Assorted seafood. Sautéed lobster, shrimp, squids, clams, mussels and fish with olive oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers in a light tomato sauce. Served with white rice and sweet planatains.
Paella Valanciana
Order minima 2 personas. Made with lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, squids, fish and chicken cooked with rice and saffron. Served with house salad. 2 person minimum.
Gratinado de Mariscos a la Crema
Seafood casserole au gratin. Shrimp, squids, mussels, clams and fish cooked in a cream sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese au gratin. Served with white rice and sweet plantain.
Arroz con Camarones
Shrimp paella. Savory yellow rice with shrimp. Served with sweet plantains.
Pollo
Pollo Versailles
Chicken Versailles. Grilled boneless half chicken marinated with Cuban mojo. Served with moros rice and sweet plantains.
Pollo Asada en su Jugo
Roasted chicken au jus. Half chicken marinated and slow roasted. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Chicharrones de Pollo Con Mojo Criolle
Fried chicken chunks. Topped with Cuban mojo and onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Pechuga de Pollo a La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast. Served with sautéed onions, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
Breaded chicken breast. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Pechuga de Pollo a La Milanesa
Breaded chicken breast "Milanese". Topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese au gratin. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Filetillo de Pollo Al Ajillo
Chicken breast fillets "al ajillo". Cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with wine, lemon and parsley. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Filetillo de Pollo Salteado
Sautéed chicken breast fillets. Tender strips sautéed with onions, bell peppers, light gravy and wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Arroz con Pollo a La Cubana
Chicken and yellow rice. A Cuban classic. Served with sweet plantains.
Pollo "Cordon Bleu"
Chicken "Cordon bleu". Breaded chicken breast, stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. Topped with white wine Béchamel. Served with yellow rice and sweet plantains.
Cerdo
Lechon Asado
Roast pork Cuban style. marinated with Cuban mojo and slow oven roasted. Served boneless with moros rice and boiled yuca with mojo.
Maras de Cerdo Fritas
Fried pork chunks. A Cuban classic. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Bistec Empanizado de Cerdo
Breaded pork flat steak. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Bistec de Cerdo a la Plancha
Grilled pork flat steak. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Chuletas de Cerdo a La Plancha
Grilled pork chops. Served with moros rice and sweet plantains.
Costillad Barbacoa (BBQ)
BBQ spare ribs. Slow cooked with homemade guava and BBQ sauce.
Tortillas Y Huevos
Combinacion de 2 Ingredientes
Combination of 2 ingredients.
Combinacion de 3 O Mas
Combination of 3 or more.
Vasca
Basque omelette. Shrimps, chorizo, ham and peas. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Dos Huevos Fritos O Revueltos
2 fried or scrambled eggs. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Sandwiches
Calle Ocho Especial
Sweet ham, Turkey, bacon, swiss cheese on a toasted Cuban bread with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Served with plantain chips.
Cubano Regular
Our famous Cuban sandwich. Sweet ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese on a toasted Cuban bread with mustard and pickles.
Cubano Especial
A large version of our famous cubano.
Media Noche
Midnight sandwich. Sweet Cuban roll, with sweet ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles.
Pan con Bistec
Steak sandwich. With grilled onions, lettuce, tomato. Served with plantain chips.
Pan con Lechon
Roast pork sandwich. With onions and Cuban mojo. Served with plantain chips.
Elena Ruz
Sweet Cuban roll, turkey, cream cheese and strawberry marmalade.
Croqueeta Perparada
Croquette sandwich. Sweet ham, Swiss cheese and croquettes on Cuban bread.
Versailles Especial
Sweet ham, roast pork Swiss cheese and Spanish sausage on a toasted Cuban bread with mustard and pickles.
Sandwich de Pechuga fe Pollo
Chicken breast sandwich. With lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and french fries.
Sandwich de Dorado
Grilled dolphin sandwich. With lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on Cuban bread. Served with plantainas chips.
Sandwich de Pavo
Turkey sandwich. Turkey breast, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Cuban bread.
Baguette de Pavo Y Queso Provolobe
Turkey and provolone melt. Turkey breast and provolone cheese on a baguette.
Sandwich de Ensalata de Atun
Tuna salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato.
Baguette Espanol
Spanish baguette. Combination of serrano ham, Manchego cheese and cantimpalo chorizo.
Baguette Cubano
Cuban baguette. Sweet ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles.
Club Sandwich
Sweet ham, Turkey breast, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white bread served with plantain chips.
Sandwich de Queso Derretido
Grilled cheese. Melted American cheese on white bread.
Hamburguesa "Black Angus" A La Parrilla
Black angus double burger. Two 4 oz. patties. Served with lettuce, tomato and french fries.
Aperitivos
Tostobes Rellenos de Camarones Enchilados
Stuffed green plantains. With shrimp creole. pineapple and cilantro.
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamari. Fried squids. Served with marinara sauce.
Cambinado Versailles
Empanadas de jamon y carne. Croquetas de jamon y pollo. Yuca frita con salsa de cilantro. Ham and beef empanadas, ham and chicken croquettes yuca fries. Served with cilantro sauce.
Croquetas Variadas
Jamon, pollo y bacalao. Assorted croquettes. Ham, chicken and cod fish. Served with cilantro sauce.
Empanadas Variadas
Carne, pollo y jamon. Assorted empanadas. Beef, chicken and ham.
Ceviche Tropical
Fresh fish cured in lime, cilantro and jalapenos. Served with diced avocado, tomatoes and boniato chips.
Mariquitas con Mojo
Green plantains chips with mojo.
Yuquita Frita
Yuca fries. Served with cilantro sauce.
Fufu de Platanos
Con masitas de puerco. Mashed plantains with fried pork chunks.
Croquetas de Yuca
Rellenas con picadillo. Yuca croquettes. Stuffed with "Picadillo" ground beef. Served with cilantro sauce.
Frituras de Bacalao
Cod fish fritters. Served with cilantro sauce.
Cocktail de Camarones
Shrimp cocktail. Served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Sopas
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Platano
Plantain soup.
Frijoles Negros
Black beans.
Sopa de Cebolla Gratinada
Onion soup au gratin.
Caldo Gallego
Galician white bean soup. Made with ham, smoked ham shank, collard green, turnip and potatoes.
Crema de Malanga
Cream of malanga.
Ensaladas
Ensalada Cesar
Caesar salad. Romaine hearts, croutons, Parmesan cheese and our homemade dressing.
Ensalada de Arugula
Arugula salad. With Parmesan cheese in a vinaigrette dressing with lemon and olive oil.
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed salad. Mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, tomato, cucumbers, radish and black olives.
Aguacate con Tomate Y Cebolla
Avocado with tomato and onions.
Ensalada Versailles
Versailles salad. Mixed field greens with fresh mango, candied pecans and goat cheese tossed in a Honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Tuna
Tuna fish salad. Served with lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese and a hard boiled egg.
Ensalada de Frutas
Fresh fruit salad. Tropical fruits served with cottage cheese.
Ensalada de Pollo
Chicken salad. Served with lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, and cold meatloaf or ham croquettes.
Ordenes Individuales
Tamal en Hoja
Tamal wrapped in corn husk.
Frijoles Negros
Black beans. Cup.
Pure de Papas
Mashed potatoes.
Paps Fritas
French fries.
Arroz Blanco
White rice.
Malanga Hervida
Boiled malanga.
Arroz Moro
Moros rice.
Arroz de Coliflor
Cauliflower rice.
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice.
Platanos Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Fufu de Platanos
Mashed green plantains.
Yuca Hervida con Mojo
Boiled cassava with mojo.
Vegetales Mixtos
Mixed vegetables.
Boniato Frito
Fried sweet potatoes.
Tostada Cubana O Americana
Cuban or American toast.
Especiales Jueves
Potaje de Chicharos
Split pea pottage. Made with ham and Spanish sausage.
Arroz con Carne de Cerdo
Pork chunks cooked with spices, yellow rice and white wine served with sweet plantains.
Albondigas a La Catalana
Catalonian style meatballs. Made with ground beef, seasoned with spices, and oven roasted in a light tomato sauce and white wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Carne con Papas
Beef stew with potatoes. Lightly cooked beef and potatoes creole style. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Arroz Imperial
Gartinado con Queso
Imperial rice. Rice cooked with saffron and deboned chicken, mayonnaise, roasted red Bell peppers, a hard boiled egg and green peas. Served with sweet plantains.
Vaca Frita de Pollo
Grilled shredded chicken with onions. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Surtido Cubano
El Calsico
Arroz blanco, frijoles negros, picadillo, lechon asado, platanos maduros, croqueta de jamon, tamal en hoja, yuca con mojo criollo. White rice, black beans, "picadillo" ground beef, roast pork, sweet plantains, ham croquette, Cuban tamale, and cassava with Cuban mojo.
El Criollo
Arroz amarillo, frijoles negros, ropa vieja, masas de cerdo fritas, croqueta de jamon, platanos maduros, tamal en hoja, yuca con mojo criollo. Yellow rice, black beans, "ropa vieja" shredded beef in tomato sauce, fried pork chunks, ham croquette, sweet plantains, Cuban tamale, and cassava with Cuban mojo
Especiales del Chef
Filete de Pescado con Camarones Enchilados
Fish filet with shrimp in creole sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Camarones Gratinados
Shrimp Au gratin. Sautéed with garlic, white wine & cream. Topped with sweet peppers and cheese Au gratin.
Pastel de Platano con Picadillo
Plantain pie with "Picadillo". Made with mashed plantains, ground beef and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese AU gratin. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Plato Dietetico
Plato de Viandas y Vegetales
Steamed vegetables. Pumpkin, plantain, potato, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
Carnes
Bistec de Palomilla a La Plancha
Grilled "palomilla steak". Con papas fritas o platanos maduros. With french fries or sweet plantains.
Bistec de Palomilla a La Plancha
Grilled "palomilla steak". Con arroz blanco, platanos maduros y frijoles negros. With white rice, black bean and sweet plantains.
Bistec de Res Empanizado
Breaded beef steak. Served with moros rice and sweet plantains.
Bistec de Res a La Milanesa
Breaded beef steak "Milanese". Topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese au gratin. Served with moros rice and sweet plantains.
Vaca Frita
Shredded beef. Grilled with onions and Cuban mojo. Served with moros rice and sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja
Gridded beef. Cooked with garlic, onions, bell peppers, wine and tomato sauce. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Aporreado de Tasajo
Shredded dry beef Cuban style. Cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomato sauce and wine. Served with white rice and fried sweet potato.
Picadilla a La Cubana
Ground beef. Ground beef cooked with onions, Bell peppers, raisins, olives, wine and a light tomato sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Boliche Asado Mechado con Chorizo
Cuban style pot roast with Spanish sausage. Roast eye round beef stuffed with Spanish sausage cooked with garlic, onions, Bell peppers, spices and wine. Served with Moros rice and sweet plantains.
Lengua Asada
Roast beef tongue. Accompanied with a light espagnole sauce. Served with Moros rice and sweet plantains.
Bistec de Higado a La Plancha
Grilled liver steak. Topped with sautéed onions. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
Higado a La Italiana
Liver sauté. Thick strips sautéed with onions, Bell peppers and wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Jarrete de Ternera a La Jardinera
Braised veal shank "Jardiniere". Oven roasted with vegetables, fresh Rosemary and red wine. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
A La Parrilla
Bistec de Rininada
10 oz. Sirloin steak. Served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Filete Mignon
Fillet mignon. Served with white rice, sweet plantains and mushrooms sauce.
Postres
Cubano Flans
Cuban style.
Queso Flans
Cheese.
Coco Flans
Coconut.
Tocinillo del Cielo flans
Double yolk flan.
Regular Cheesecake
Plain.
Queso Cheesecake
Cheese.
Coco Cheesecake
Coconut.
Guayaba Cheesecake
Guava.
Fresa Cheesecake
Strawberry.
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Mousse
Key Lime Pie
Pie de Guayabana y Queso Crema
Guava and cream cheese pie.
Helado
Ice cream.
Natilla Versailles
Creme brulee with pound cake. Panetela cubierta de natilla quemada.
Natilla
Soft custard pudding.
Dulce de Leche
Sweet custard pudding.
Tres Leches
3 milk cake.
Arroz con Leche
Rice pudding.
Pudin de Pan
Bread pudding.
Cascos de Guayaba
Guava in syrup.
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Recent Reviews
Such a Miami and Calle 8 staple, I had to come by. The ventanita is a perfect place to come tyo if you want a casual and fast eat with some bar seating available. In terms of their offerings, they have an amazing cortado- oh my still reminiscing about it. Their croquetas are also insane, they melt right as you take your first bite. Omg I should have gotten two. Their pastelito de guayaba y queso is also soooo good and perfect to pair with any cuban coffee. They also have such...
October 2025
Versailles serves the best coffee I have ever had. We went back two days in a row and took our time enjoying a cortadito and pastel guayaba at the counter. I recommend the freshly squeezed orange juice as well.There is a steady stream of customers and a vibrant energy to the whole experience. The staff is attentive and efficient. Lauren took great care of us both days. She was the best! It is worth it to stay for a bit and enjoy the ambience rather than taking coffee to go. If...
September 2025
One of my favorite places to get Cuban coffee. I always grab a colada (all for me) and a pastel guayaba. This is located outside the restaurant so it is easy to go to the window and order.
September 2024
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