24 Best Cuban Restaurants in Miami (2026) 🇨🇺

By Fernando Yemail, owner of Out.Miami and a Miami yacht captain and broker.

The 24 best Cuban restaurants in Miami for 2026, from Versailles and Café La Trova to classic fritas, checked open September 2026.

🇨🇺 24 restaurants · 📅 Checked September 2026

The best Cuban restaurants in Miami in 2026 are Versailles, the city's most famous Cuban restaurant since 1971, Café La Trova for cocktails and live music, and Sanguich de Miami for the Michelin-recognized Cuban sandwich. This guide covers 24 restaurants across Little Havana and beyond, and every one was checked as open in September 2026.

Pick your spot

• Classic institutions: Versailles, Puerto Sagua, Islas Canarias, La Rosa, Sergio's
• Live music and cocktails: Café La Trova, Old's Havana, Sala'o, Marabú
• Fritas and sandwiches: Sanguich de Miami, El Rey de las Fritas, El Mago de las Fritas, Enriqueta's
• Family-run and home-style: Habana con B, La Casita, Rio Crystal, La Palma
• Modern and fusion: Tinta & Café, Caja Caliente, Calle Dragones
• Beach and nightlife: Esquina Cubana, Moreno's Cuba, Kuba Cabana, Chug's Diner

Where they are

• Little Havana: Versailles, Café La Trova, Old's Havana, Sala'o, Habana con B, Sanguich de Miami, El Rey de las Fritas, El Mago de las Fritas, Calle Dragones
• South Beach and Miami Beach: Esquina Cubana, Moreno's Cuba, Puerto Sagua
• Brickell: Marabú
• Wynwood: Caja Caliente, Enriqueta's
• Westchester: La Rosa, Islas Canarias
• Coconut Grove: Chug's Diner
• Doral: Kuba Cabana

Before you go

• Cash: El Rey de las Fritas and Enriqueta's run smoother with cash.
• Walk-ins: Versailles, Sanguich, El Rey and El Mago don't require reservations.
• Live music: Café La Trova, Old's Havana, Sala'o and Calle Dragones book up on weekend nights, so reserve ahead.
• Kuba Cabana: some nights carry a cover charge or table minimum, so call ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Cuban restaurant in Miami?

Versailles is Miami's most famous Cuban restaurant, open since 1971, with Café La Trova and Sanguich de Miami as top modern alternatives.

Where can I get the best Cuban sandwich in Miami?

Sanguich de Miami has the Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning Cuban sandwich, with Enriqueta's and El Rey de las Fritas as classic alternatives.

What is a Cuban frita?

A frita is a spiced beef burger topped with shoestring potatoes on a soft roll, a Miami specialty best tried at El Rey de las Fritas or El Mago de las Fritas.

Where can I hear live Cuban music in Miami?

Café La Trova, Old's Havana, Sala'o and Calle Dragones all host live music most nights in Little Havana.

How did you choose these Cuban restaurants?

Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026, and each one was checked as open in September 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.

Which of these Cuban restaurants have the highest ratings?

Habana con B, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar and Esquina Cubana have the highest ratings on this list, based on places with at least 50 reviews.

Which neighborhoods have the most Cuban restaurants on this list?

Little Havana and South Beach have the most picks on this list.

Which Cuban restaurants on this list are the most affordable?

Versailles, Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar and Marabú are among the lower-priced picks here, based on their price level.

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Compare at a glance

1. 1. Versailles

   Miami's most famous Cuban restaurant, a Little Havana landmark since 1971, with mirrored walls, a bustling ventanita and classic dishes for every generation. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 1am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: the essential Miami Cuban experience · 📍 3555 SW 8th St, Little Havana · 🚶 Walk-ins welcome

2. 2. Café La Trova

   A Michelin-recognized Little Havana bar and restaurant where master cantineros shake retro cocktails and a live Trova band plays most nights. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a lively night with live music · 📍 971 S.W. 8th St., Little Havana · 📅 Reserve ahead

3. 3. Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina

   A buzzy Little Havana spot with strong cocktails, generous portions and live music that turns dinner into a party. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a festive Cuban night out · 📍 1442 SW 8th St, Little Havana

4. 4. Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar

   A Little Havana Cuban restaurant and bar with nightly live music, strong cocktails and a lively late crowd. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: live music with dinner · 📍 1642 SW 8th St, Little Havana

5. 5. Marabú

   A Brickell City Centre restaurant serving coal-fired Cuban classics in a stylish, plant-filled room, with excellent mojitos. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: elevated coal-fired Cuban food · 📍 701 S Miami Ave Fl 4, Brickell · 📅 Reserve ahead

6. 6. Habana con B

   A tiny, family-run Little Havana restaurant that feels like eating in someone's Cuban grandmother's home, with recipes passed down through generations. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as 11pm on Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: the most authentic home-style meal · 📍 1005 SW 8th St, Little Havana · 📅 Reserve ahead

7. 7. Esquina Cubana

   A cozy South Beach corner spot with outdoor seating, strong cortaditos and Cuban classics alongside fresh seafood. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 9am and closing as late as 12:45am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: Cuban food a block from the beach · 📍 710 Washington Ave, South Beach

8. 8. Moreno's Cuba

   A colorful, vintage-styled Cuban restaurant inside the Dorchester Hotel on Miami Beach, complete with a 1950s car for photos. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 11:30pm on Friday to Sunday.

   ✅ Best for: a nostalgic Cuban dinner on the beach · 📍 1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

9. 9. Sanguich de Miami

   A Calle Ocho sandwich shop where everything is made in house, from the bread to the ham cured on site, which is why the cubano here is regularly called the best in the city. Counter seating only, cash and card, and queues at lunch. Moderately priced. Open daily, 10am to 6pm.

   ✅ Best for: the best Cuban sandwich in town · 📍 2057 S.W. 8th St., Little Havana · 🚶 Walk-ins welcome

10. 10. Puerto Sagua

    A South Beach diner open since 1962, serving full Cuban plates at a counter and booths that have not changed in decades. Open late, cash preferred, and one of the last genuinely old-school rooms left on Collins. Moderately priced. Open daily, 7am to 11pm.

    ✅ Best for: a classic diner-style Cuban meal · 📍 700 Collins Ave, South Beach

11. 11. Tinta & Café

    A small Cuban cafe known for its cafe con leche, Cuban toast and pressed sandwiches, with a handful of tables and a steady stream of regulars. Cash-friendly, quick, and a better breakfast stop than most. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 8am and closing as late as 5pm on Monday to Friday.

    ✅ Best for: a modern take on Cuban coffee culture · 📍 Miami

12. 12. Chug's Diner

    A Coconut Grove diner with a Cuban twist, known for its giant cast-iron pancake, duck croquetas and Cuban-inflected brunch. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 7:30am and closing as late as 10pm on Wednesday to Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a Cuban-inflected brunch · 📍 Coconut Grove

13. 13. Caja Caliente

    A colorful Wynwood Cuban restaurant with a modern spin on classics and a lively, art-filled dining room. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: Cuban food in artsy Wynwood · 📍 Wynwood

14. 14. El Rey de las Fritas

    A Little Havana institution built around the frita, the Cuban burger topped with shoestring potatoes, served since 1976. Fast, cheap, and the benchmark against which every other frita in the city is measured. Budget-friendly. Open daily, 8am to 10:30pm.

    ✅ Best for: the classic Cuban frita · 📍 1821 SW 8th St, Little Havana · 🚶 Walk-ins welcome · 💵 Cash accepted

15. 15. El Mago de las Fritas

    A West Miami counter run by the family of Ortelio Cardenas, who has been making fritas since the 1960s and won a James Beard America's Classics award for it. The frita and a batido is the whole order. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Sunday, 10:30am to 8pm.

    ✅ Best for: a frita and a milkshake · 📍 5828 SW 8th St, Little Havana · 🚶 Walk-ins welcome

16. 16. La Casita

    A Coral Gables Cuban restaurant with a long menu of classics and a dining room busy with families at weekends. Portions are generous, the croquetas are the starter to order, and reservations help on Sundays. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: an easy family Cuban dinner · 📍 3805 SW 8th St, Miami

17. 17. Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop

    A no-frills Wynwood-adjacent counter serving some of the best Cuban sandwiches and coffee in the city since 1979. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Sunday, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 9pm on Monday to Friday.

    ✅ Best for: a classic counter-service Cuban sandwich · 📍 186 NE 29th St, Wynwood · 🚶 Walk-ins welcome · 💵 Cash accepted

18. 18. La Rosa Restaurant

    A Westchester Cuban steakhouse known for its palomilla steak and generous portions at reasonable prices. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a classic Cuban steak dinner · 📍 Westchester

19. 19. Sergio's Restaurant

    A Coral Way restaurant serving Cuban-American plates, sandwiches and breakfast from early until late, with a drive-through at some locations. A family operation since 1975, and the kind of place used on a weekday rather than saved for an occasion. Budget-friendly. Open daily, 6am to 10pm.

    ✅ Best for: a reliable late-night Cuban meal · 📍 3252 SW 22nd St, Miami

20. 20. Rio Crystal

    An unassuming neighborhood Cuban restaurant known for its consistent, home-style cooking and loyal regulars. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: consistent neighborhood Cuban cooking · 📍 Miami

21. 21. Islas Canarias

    A Westchester Cuban bakery and restaurant famous for its guava pastries and full Cuban breakfast and lunch menu. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: Cuban pastries and a full breakfast · 📍 3804 SW 137th Ave, Westchester

22. 22. La Palma

    A neighbourhood Cuban restaurant serving the standards, ropa vieja, lechon and pan con bistec, at prices that have not caught up with the rest of the city. Plates are large and the lunch specials are the reason to come. A splurge. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 6pm to 10pm.

    ✅ Best for: a warm neighborhood favorite · 📍 Miami

23. 23. Calle Dragones

    A Little Havana restaurant blending Cuban and Chinese-Cuban flavors from the historic Barrio Chino, with live jazz and a cigar terrace. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 1am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a Cuban-Asian fusion night · 📍 1036 SW 8th St, Little Havana · 📅 Reserve ahead

24. 24. Kuba Cabana

    A Doral Cuban restaurant, lounge and nightclub with a big cocktail menu and a lively late-night scene; some nights carry a cover or table minimum. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 1pm and closing as late as 2:30am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: Cuban food that turns into a night out · 📍 3450 NW 83rd Ave #140, Doral · 📅 Reserve ahead