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#150 of 2,247 Restaurants in Miami
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Caribbean, International, Spanish, Pub, Cuban, Latin, Bar
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Lunch, Dinner

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2.6 km from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
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Reviewed 18 January 2023

Stopped in for a quick snack, and a mojito. Hands down the finest mojito I have ever had. Also ordered a beef quesadilla which was amazing. Two of us shared the drink and food and it was a good snack between us. Service was fast...but we arrived shortly after opening so we were the first customers of the day. Live music was starting around noon and the place really filled up fast once the music started.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2022 via mobile

This place was hopping when we visited. The energy and positive vibes was an extra plus. Had their B&C Elote which was tasty and plentiful. The flavors of roasted corn, Chipotle crema, fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija all complemented each other.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 14 October 2022 via mobile

Love this bar and restaurant. Excellent service. Great Live Music! If you love salsa and dance, this is the place. Cuban food and Cuban mojito 😋 Love it!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 23 September 2022 via mobile

Walked in and sat down at that bar. Waited 10 minutes or so with multiple bartenders standing in front of me. No one took my order. Then I over heard one bartender telling another patron they were closing at 430 pm so I just left....Very confusing because it does not mention a mid day closure. Would have been nice if someone acknowledged me.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 25 August 2022

Very fun place for drinks, appetizers and great Cuban music/entertainment. The Cuban food is not that fabulous but for appetizers it's good. If visiting 8th Street you should make the effort to visit - great experience. Then go next door to Azucar for some exotic...ice cream flavors. Fun place!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 28 May 2022 via mobile

Don’t waste your time. Band was not great, DJ was just as mediocre. Service was average at best. Food was so so. Too many other better places you can go and have better time and experience. Again, don’t waste your time. Oh and shoe policy...is ridiculous.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 31 January 2022 via mobile

Went here after hearing that it’s a place you have to go to. I checked reviews and most were positive. So we went on a Saturday at lunch. We were seated right away and ordered our food about 10 minutes later. Drinks arrived and were...good. You could see one man really hustling to get people their drinks and food. It appeared that only one woman was taking orders for at least half the restaurant as well as the only person with the mobil unit to collect payment. It proved to be too much for just two people. We didn’t see her again for 40 minutes or better. We received our food. My sandwich and fries were not even warm. Music was so loud my head hurt. Really not a great experience. I have to assume they are understaffed as I hope they don’t run that place like this every day. We will not be back.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 12 December 2021

Great place for drinks and live music. On certain nights they even have free salsa lessons. Fun night out

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 14 June 2021

Miami vibe & decor , covid conscious, very good staff. They have live music. I had churros, sandwich, mojito w/o ice cream, but lime instead.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 23 March 2020

We had lunch here as we were strolling through Little Havana. The 1930's nightclub is a lovely step back in time. There was a live jazz trio. We had Ropa Viejas and fried plantains for lunch. Service was good. Located on Calle Ocho, the main...street, it is a must-visit while in Little Havana.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 6 March 2020 via mobile

A Great bar with a great atmosphere, live music, large cocktail list, great beers and wonderful staff

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 21 February 2020 via mobile

Mojito, Cuban sandwich and churros along with live music and friendly staff. Food was as very good. A great afternoon.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 20 February 2020 via mobile

Little Havana is definitely a destination. Lots of friendly waitstaff. The rear patio is where the ball and chain shines. There is a tropical feel on this large patio and a bandshell with live music. Plenty of fans moving the air with misters. An excellent...mint lemonade is shown. I also had plantain chips which were delicious. Soft like good bacon. Salty in a good way. I would go back.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 10 February 2020 via mobile

If you like mojitos, this is a must stop location in Little Havana. They make this delicious drink in their own unique style. There is live music which reminds one of Ricky Ricardo at the Tropicana. Go to the rear for a great music venue.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 7 February 2020 via mobile

This is a wonderful place to drink, eat and listen to good music. Friendly wait staff and the food is excellent. This is not bar food. First class restaurant quality. Went back a second time on a short 3 day trip.

Date of visit: February 2020
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