Little Havana
Little Havana
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This lively Miami district is one of the world's most famous Cuban enclaves, where you can experience the best of Cuban-American and Latino culture. Southwest 8th Street, better known as Calle Ocho, is the beating heart of the district, where you can browse the countless shops and art galleries, drink some Cuban coffee, smoke a Cuban cigar, and visit the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame. Visit in March when it plays host to the lively Calle Ocho Music Festival. You can take a food tour of the neighborhood or join a Miami bus tour, which typically includes a stop at Little Havana. – Tripadvisor
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  • psudino
    Weehawken, New Jersey4,068 contributions
    A unique and clearly devoted neighborhood
    What I really enjoy about Little Havana is that you can tell you've entered a totally unique neighborhood. This isn't Miami, this isn't some tourist trap, this is a neighborhood devoted to keeping the Cuban culture alive and to share it with visitors. The main road is full of shops and restaurants that are certainly Cuba in America. The people here were quite friendly but were not pandering to those of us who were clearly visitors. I think that Little Havana should be a stop during your trip to Miami if learning about (and eating) new cultures is something that you enjoy.
    Visited March 2022
    Written 17 December 2022
  • Charles E
    3 contributions
    Definitely worth visiting
    A little slice of Cuba on the streets of Miami! Bright, pleasant and a great place to take a walk. Lots of mural art and Cuban boutiques and restaurants, even a few wild roosters roaming the streets. If you can't make it to Cuba, this is the next best thing in the US. Five stars!
    Visited January 2023
    Written 3 January 2023
  • Lisbeth O
    3 contributions
    Little Havana
    Great little, colorful neighborhood to visit, especially near the Domino Park. Amazing place to walk, eat, shop, and take pictures. There’s a variety of shops and restaurants to eat at. Beautiful art and murals on the streets. Recommend going in the daytime. We did have issues getting there at first. There are certain areas I would certainly avoid. Overall, would go again.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 January 2023
  • 736cathy
    Windsor Locks, Connecticut105 contributions
    A Bit of Fun and Culture
    We decided to do this on a not too warm of a day in Miami (rare occurrence) and to kill some time. Took an Uber from our hotel and it is a colorful little strip of walking with some cigar shops, ice cream stand, cafes, restaurants (busy), little shops, and such, but when you reach the end of the strip, it looks shady and dangerous. It was not too busy in the am to noon hour but right after lunch time, it got packed. I thought worth the visit for a little bit of fun and experiencing the culture, and food if you want to get a big Cuban sandwich, stuff like that. We ate at a restaurant that had a little band and the food was delicious but a tad bit expensive with small portions. I focused on an artist who was local versus trendy tourist shops for trinkets. We did get cigars too! I think it wasn't as big as I expected. Quick visit.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 30 January 2023
  • BigMerk
    Glasgow, United Kingdom2,274 contributions
    A taste of Cuba
    I alighted here from the Big Bus Tour as I wanted to experience the ambience and also visit the Bay of Pigs museum. They described 8th St as “another world” and in many ways it was. It was bustling with lots of small Cuban-style restaurants (as well as Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC etc) and shops selling Cuban culture items. It was nice to get a taste.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 February 2023
  • Peter W
    Shrewsbury, United Kingdom822 contributions
    Ethnic tourist trap
    Little Havana is, as the name suggests, an area of Miami that is populated by mostly people of Cuban descent. It has been turned into a tourist attraction with numerous bars, restaurants and shops. It is on the Big Bus Tour route so easy to access. We strolled along the tourist street and called into a bar for the “original” mojito. Touristy but we’ll worth a visit
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 March 2023
  • wilwilwil
    West Lafayette, Indiana30 contributions
    Overrated, but possibly worth checking out
    Way smaller than expected. Way fewer Cuban restaurants than expected (and the one we ate at wasn't very good). Overall it's not what I expected. I thought it was a "real" neighborhood but it's just a tourist trap. I don't regret going, but there really is not much to it.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 March 2023
  • V Sood
    Chandigarh, India105 contributions
    Cuba in America
    A little slice of Cuba on the streets of Miami! Bright, pleasant and a great place to take a walk. Lots of mural art and Cuban boutiques and restaurants. If you can't make it to Cuba, this is the next best thing in the US.Devoted to keeping the Cuban culture alive and to share it with visitors. Cuba in America. f you have time, it’s an interesting place to spend an hour or two. We ate ice cream at Azucar, it was very creamy and had excellent flavor. We visited cuban restaurant where the staff were so courteous, and the drinks were perfect.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 June 2023
  • TYsadventures
    Brooklyn, New York333 contributions
    Fun and busy
    Very festive, energetic and busy. I really enjoyed this compact neighborhood of eateries, souvenir shops and eateries! The side street and alley murals were great. Didn't get to eat in any of the eateries because they are small and too narrow for customers in a wheelchair such as myself. They are roll in street level but so compact there is no turning space or room. Loved the host and hostesses were dressed as if in Havana with dresses, Panama shirts and straw hats! A fun family location.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 7 July 2023
  • CasandraTP
    Sydney, Australia1,055 contributions
    Fantastic Vibe
    This area is full of life, sounds and music. There is a great museum about the Bay of Pigs which is definitely worth a visit if in the area. You can play dominoes with the locals in the park. Follow the stars of famous Cuban people. Have a mojito and eat yummy Cuban food whilst looking for all the large cockerels. Don’t leave Miami without visiting this neighbourhood.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 July 2023
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2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I didn't think it was particularly amazing. The Cuban food was very delicious, so I would rate it in the middle.
Written 25 November 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,384 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
A unique neighborhood, nothing like it in the rest of the US. Vibrant, a place where people live. The major walk is along Calle Ocho where you will find some specialty stores, food and drink. Some bars with great music. We bought Cuban shirts. Wander off a bit to see some of the residential areas.
Written 21 November 2023
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Lynn
Aubange, Belgium11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I do not think it is authentic. Tourist trap. Small areas with a lot of cigare shops and Restaurant. First and last time in Little Havana
Written 23 October 2023
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justine1428
South Shields, UK383 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
what a place so entertaining fantastic music, dancing, bars and great food. can’t wait to return for another night out. recommendations ball and chain bar.
Written 20 October 2023
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Ravit B
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Great place to visit during the day for boutique shopping as much as at night for music and drinks. Latin music and food takes you in an amazing trip to Cuba 😀 wonderful atmosphere with so much to do.
Written 1 October 2023
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia1,055 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This area is full of life, sounds and music. There is a great museum about the Bay of Pigs which is definitely worth a visit if in the area. You can play dominoes with the locals in the park. Follow the stars of famous Cuban people. Have a mojito and eat yummy Cuban food whilst looking for all the large cockerels. Don’t leave Miami without visiting this neighbourhood.
Written 21 July 2023
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alex p
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
We spent about a week in Miami/ Little Havana starting Jan 1st 2023
We booked a budget room in L Havana that proved sub par in all aspects, it was good we had a car as the free trolley never passed while there..
Restaurants there are not up to snuff by any measure, if you don’t speak Spanish is not optimal, poor service, long waits after ordering, cold food, dirty neighborhood on top of everything.
We are not going back
Written 11 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

TYsadventures
Brooklyn, NY333 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Very festive, energetic and busy. I really enjoyed this compact neighborhood of eateries, souvenir shops and eateries! The side street and alley murals were great. Didn't get to eat in any of the eateries because they are small and too narrow for customers in a wheelchair such as myself. They are roll in street level but so compact there is no turning space or room. Loved the host and hostesses were dressed as if in Havana with dresses, Panama shirts and straw hats! A fun family location.
Written 7 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

V Sood
Chandigarh, India105 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A little slice of Cuba on the streets of Miami! Bright, pleasant and a great place to take a walk. Lots of mural art and Cuban boutiques and restaurants. If you can't make it to Cuba, this is the next best thing in the US.Devoted to keeping the Cuban culture alive and to share it with visitors. Cuba in America. f you have time, it’s an interesting place to spend an hour or two. We ate ice cream at Azucar, it was very creamy and had excellent flavor. We visited cuban restaurant where the staff were so courteous, and the drinks were perfect.
Written 7 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

David S
Middlesbrough, UK1,712 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
My wife and I stopped off in Little Havana as part of a larger tour of the amazing city of Miami with our driver Sergio and charismatic tour guide Lance. The area is so colourful and lively and really gives off an spine chilling Latin vibe.
Written 6 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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