Lil Havana, Miami Fl

Featured Cuban Dishes & Restaurants

• Cuban sandwichSavor classics like the Cuban sandwich, croquetas and café con leche as you discover the people, places and traditions behind this essential part of Miami’s food scene.
• croquetasSavor classics like the Cuban sandwich, croquetas and café con leche as you discover the people, places and traditions behind this essential part of Miami’s food scene.
• café con lecheSavor classics like the Cuban sandwich, croquetas and café con leche as you discover the people, places and traditions behind this essential part of Miami’s food scene.
• vaca frita (fried beef)In addition to serving Cuban classics, from vaca frita (fried beef) to the Cuban sandwich , this expansive restaurant has an adjoining bakery where you can enjoy a cafecito with a sweet or savory pastelito (pastry).
• pastelito (pastry)In addition to serving Cuban classics, from vaca frita (fried beef) to the Cuban sandwich , this expansive restaurant has an adjoining bakery where you can enjoy a cafecito with a sweet or savory pastelito (pastry).
• Picadillo a la CubanaEnjoy traditional dishes such as Picadillo a la Cubana (ground beef cooked with onions, peppers, olives, raisins and tomato sauce) and Boliche (Cuban-style pot roast stuffed with chorizo, and cooked with onions, peppers and wine).
• BolicheEnjoy traditional dishes such as Picadillo a la Cubana (ground beef cooked with onions, peppers, olives, raisins and tomato sauce) and Boliche (Cuban-style pot roast stuffed with chorizo, and cooked with onions, peppers and wine).
• croquetas with fig marmaladeDon't miss Cafe La Trova's croquetas with fig marmalade, photo by Ruben Cabrera.
• Buenavista (cocktail)Dine-in onlyaward-winning cocktails like the Buenavista (Bombay Sapphire gin, cucumber, mint, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, sugar).
• Ropa ViejaLive La Trova musicians serenade you all night with uplifting Cuban rhythms as you feast on dishes such as the acclaimed skirt steak Ropa Vieja (a Cuban shredded beef classic) and other examples of fine Cuban dining, like branzino with spinach, dill, leaks and mascarpone and Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice).
• branzino with spinach, dill, leaks and mascarponeLive La Trova musicians serenade you all night with uplifting Cuban rhythms as you feast on dishes such as the acclaimed skirt steak Ropa Vieja (a Cuban shredded beef classic) and other examples of fine Cuban dining, like branzino with spinach, dill, leaks and mascarpone and Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice).
• Arroz con PolloLive La Trova musicians serenade you all night with uplifting Cuban rhythms as you feast on dishes such as the acclaimed skirt steak Ropa Vieja (a Cuban shredded beef classic) and other examples of fine Cuban dining, like branzino with spinach, dill, leaks and mascarpone and Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice).
• bistec de palomilla (thinly sliced fried steak)This family-owned diner serves authentic Cuban staples, such as bistec de palomilla (thinly sliced fried steak) and arroz moro (mixed black beans and rice).
• arroz moro (mixed black beans and rice)This family-owned diner serves authentic Cuban staples, such as bistec de palomilla (thinly sliced fried steak) and arroz moro (mixed black beans and rice).
• croqueta sandwichesBut you can also try the croqueta sandwiches or a frita , a Cuban-style burger that consists of a beef and pork patty topped with fried potato sticks, sandwiched in a soft bun.
• fritaBut you can also try the croqueta sandwiches or a frita , a Cuban-style burger that consists of a beef and pork patty topped with fried potato sticks, sandwiched in a soft bun.
• mamey milkshakeSit at a booth or the lunch counter and choose from a variety of milkshake flavors , including mamey , papaya and trigo (wheat).
• papaya milkshakeSit at a booth or the lunch counter and choose from a variety of milkshake flavors , including mamey , papaya and trigo (wheat).
• trigo (wheat) milkshakeSit at a booth or the lunch counter and choose from a variety of milkshake flavors , including mamey , papaya and trigo (wheat).
• lechón hashFor breakfast, try the lechón hash with Cuban roast pork , mojo onions and fried eggs.
• frita patty meltFor lunch, the frita patty melt and the lechón ramen for dinner hit the spot.
• lechón ramenFor lunch, the frita patty melt and the lechón ramen for dinner hit the spot.
• Desayuno GuajiroAlso try the wide variety of Cuban breakfast options, such as the Desayuno Guajiro (Cuban-style tamale, fried pork chunks, two eggs, sautéed potatoes, coffee and Cuban toast ).
• Enchilado de MariscosTry the Enchilado de Mariscos (seafood stew with Florida lobster tail, shrimp, homemade criolla tomato sauce, served with white rice and sweet plantains), or Lechón Asado (roast pork).
• Lechón Asado (roast pork)Try the Enchilado de Mariscos (seafood stew with Florida lobster tail, shrimp, homemade criolla tomato sauce, served with white rice and sweet plantains), or Lechón Asado (roast pork).
• mojitoDine-in onlyDrop in for happy hour on Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and sip a mojito at the mojito bar, which stocks more than 120 varieties of rum from around the world.
• Ropa Vieja (grandma-style)Try the grandma-style Ropa Vieja (shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers and red wine) or the Paella Habanera .
• Paella HabaneraTry the grandma-style Ropa Vieja (shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers and red wine) or the Paella Habanera .
• Cuban sandwich (at ventanita)Choose a table in the main dining room or on the covered outdoor patio (which offers live music on the weekends), or grab a Cuban sandwich , cortadito or pina colada from the ventanita (with ample seating) adjacent to the restaurant.
• cortaditoChoose a table in the main dining room or on the covered outdoor patio (which offers live music on the weekends), or grab a Cuban sandwich , cortadito or pina colada from the ventanita (with ample seating) adjacent to the restaurant.
• pina coladaDine-in onlyChoose a table in the main dining room or on the covered outdoor patio (which offers live music on the weekends), or grab a Cuban sandwich , cortadito or pina colada from the ventanita (with ample seating) adjacent to the restaurant.
• Vaca FritaMake sure to try the citrusy Vaca Frita (shredded, crispy flank steak) or Pargo Frito Entero (whole fried snapper).
• Pargo Frito Entero (whole fried snapper)Make sure to try the citrusy Vaca Frita (shredded, crispy flank steak) or Pargo Frito Entero (whole fried snapper).