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Cuban- Little Habana, Miami
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The Travel Slut on Biscayne Blvd @ Little Havana - Miami
The Travel Slut on Biscayne Blvd @ Little Havana
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Cuban- Little Habana: Cuban Take-out
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  • I have never been to this place. We ordered over the phone for dinner December 13, 2001, and they brought it to the house. It was delicious.

    I asked our daughter to order from Rons on this trip, but she said her children don't like the food from there, and she told Bob to take me there for dinner. But we went back to Bayside instead.

    They have breakfast (including a breakfast special for $3.25 if before noon which includes 2 eggs, breakfast meat, grits or potatoes and coffee), omlettes, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, entrees, sides, beverages, shakes (including wheat, papaya, mango and sour sop) and desserts.

    I wrote this up with all the prices, but VT ate it and not only could I not save it, I couldn't even log back on.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 15801 South Dixie Highway #3
  • Phone: 305-971-5455
  • Directions: In a small strip mall on the east side of US Route #1

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Cuban & Spanish food supreme
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  • The Travel Slut on Biscayne Blvd @ Little Havana - Miami
    The Travel Slut on Biscayne
    Blvd @ Little Havana
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    This authentic & award-winning Cuban food restaurant serves lunch and dinner with the culture and flavors of Cuba.

    Little Havana showcases seafood paella, roast pork, ropa vieja, relleno-stuffed fish, and other authentic Cuban dishes. It also has a full bar, dance floor and live Latin entertainment at selected times and a childrens menu. The staff is bi-lingual and very nice, very efficient.

    The North Miami spot was named one of the best Cuban restaurants in Miami.

    APPETIZERS, SOUP, SALADS, VEGETARIAN SPECIALS, LUNCH SPECIALS, SANDWICHES, CUBAN DINNER SPECIALS AND FIVE STAR HOUSE SPECIALS ALONG WITH DESSERTS

    Sample items include

    Fish Soup $3.50, Shrimp In Garlic Sauce, $8.95, Black Bean Soup $2.95
    Fabada (Asturian style soup) $3.50,Cuban Tamal with Mojo $2.75 Fried Yuca $3.50
    Mariquitas-Plantain Chips $2.75 Taste of Havana $11.50

    Vegetarian combination (white rice, black bean, mixed vegetables & plantains) $7.95

    Cuban sandwich $.5.95, Pork sandwich $5.95, Grounded Beef in Creole Sauce $6.95
    1/4 Baked Chicken $6.95, Lamb Shank $7.95, Little Havana Steak $7.95
    Chicharrone's - Chunks of Fried Chicken $6.95

    CUBAN SPECIALS
    Oxtail in Wine Sauce $10.95, Marinated tender slices of baked pork $10.50
    Chicken filet in a creamy yellow sauce made out of brandy and lobster sauce
    Shredded beef cooked in light tomato sauce $9.95, Chicken Havana Style $7.95,
    Little Havana Steak $12.50, Pollo Franco $11.50 , Palomilla Steak $11.50 Poillo Pizanno $12.50 Grilled Lobster MP Paella Valenciana $20.00 each
    Broiled Assorted Seafood $24.95 , Seafood Combination $24.95 64.

    DESSERTS
    Rice Pudding Havana $3.

    The Paella was simply superb. The chef special "Paella" was probably better than what I ate last year on Las Ramblas in Barcelona from a 4 star restaurant.

    The rice was cooked to perfection and there was so much seafood that I could not finish my plate.

    The special was $13.95.

  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 12727 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL. 33181
  • Phone: 305-899-9069
  • Directions: Little Havana is in North Miami along Highway 1 on the Atlantic side near the intersection of NW 125th.
  • Website: http://www.littlehavanarestaurant.com/
  • Other Contact: Lunch: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm & Di

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Don't pay high prices for good Cuban food!
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  • Cuban Food shouldn't be expensive and overpriced. Most of all, should taste authentic.
    Simplicity of Cuban cuisine is in the spices that compliment the food you're eating.
    Cuban Food is not spicey HOT, it is spicey - flavorful. Alot of caribbeean flavors which marry lime/garlic/onion/parsely and olive oil together for cool, refreshing meats, complimented by the bean and rice staples.
    SERGIOS CAFE or restaurant are a local favorite. Good ambiance, terriffic service.
    Most dishes start around $9.95 which includes meat, rice, beans and a starch (such as potato or plantain).

    Restaurant review: http://miami.about.com/library/weekly/aa051002a.htm

    Palomilla steak (skirt steak marinated in lime/garlic/olive oil and onions), Black Beans and Rice, Fried plantains.

    Vaca Frita (Shredded Flank Steak, broiled, shredded and marinated in garlic/oil & Spices), Moros & Sweet Plantains.

    Pollo a la Plancha (Grilled Chicken Breast) with accompaniments.

    Calgo Gallego: (White Bean Soup)

    Excellent sandwiches for lunch

    The complimentary bread melted with garlic butter - served toasted and hot!!!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: http://miami.about.com/library/weekly/aa051002a.ht
  • Directions: Several locations in Miami
  • Website: http://miami.about.com/library/weekly/aa051002a.htm

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Great family fun with Live Music
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  • Lots of choices and varied menu, offering good old fashioned Cuban comfort food.
    Huge portions - you can share.
    One appetizer (such as the friedFi plantain chips) can be shared by a table of 4 while your meal is being prepared. Although not as cheap as other Cuban restaurants, at an average of $12.00 dollars a plate it is still not bad.

    Order sample plates consisting of various dishes or, several appetizers and share with your table.

    Fried Pork Chunks (Masitas de Puerco) with Mojo (Garlic, bitter orange and onion sauce) accompanied with black beans and rice. YUM!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 4700 W. Flagler St.
  • Phone: 305-445-2337
  • Directions: Close to Coral Gables and Downtown.

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Close second to Sergio's
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  • Close second to Sergios is La Carreta. Not as quaint as Sergio's and lately been getting pricier.
    Better variety on menu but Cubans will tell you that Cuban food is not about variety but favorite traditional staples.
    La Carreta can get quite busy and will (in the case of Kendall location) require a reservation.
    Location on SW 8th street allows for a more intimate "Cuban" feel

    Food is still good, basic and we specially like their seafood dishes.

    Frommers reviews of restaurant:

    http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/D41488.html

    Fried Grouper or Grouper chunks marinated with garlic and served with black beans and Rice.

    Kidney Beans soup/Black Beans - very good.

    Garbanzos (when available)

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=la
  • Directions: Various locations in Miami
  • Website: http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=la+carreta&near=Miami,+FL&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Overpriced - Not much to do with real Cuban Cuisin
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  • I've only eaten here once...coulcn't get past the pricing and the "creative" yet nothing to do with actual Cuban cuisine that this restaurant seems to want to mimick.
    Adding the word "Nuvo" to their title seems to somehow draw in the crowds.
    Perhaps it's the fact that it seems "people wishing to be seen" , politicians, stars,etc. frequent this place.
    I'm calling it as it is (to me) ... if you're in the area and feel a need to try it, by all means do, but DO NOT walk away feeling as if you've sampled true Cuban food.

    To add insult to injury, as if their prices weren't steep enough, they charge a cover charge to enter when live music is playing.

    Beans were over spiced with Cumin to the point that they didn't taste at all like black beans.
    Meat was grilled and served with "creative" yet unfamiliar toppings. (I love food, and I eat just about anything - but if you brand food Cuban it should resemble it's namesake).
    Dessert (Flan) was watery and flimsy.

    ENOUGH SAID!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: most expensive
  • Address: 501 Lincoln Road
  • Phone: (305) 532-9822
  • Directions: Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Great Atmosphere
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  • Updated By krissyM on September 7, 2007
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  • This restaurant is owner by Gloria and Emilio Estevan. It is beautifully designed which gives it a great atmosphere. And true to it's name there is a wall lined with bongo drums with a guy playing on them throughout dinner. The menu highlights typical Cuban cuisine at a reasonable price.

    On Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant turns into a Salsa club after hours. The dancers were absolutely AMAZING! I have never seen such wonderful dancers shaking theirs butts to the music. It was worth it just to go and see the dancing. I wished I knew how to Salsa dance so I could join in.

    This place isn't in Little Havanna. It is located on the waterfront across from the pier and shops.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 601 Biscayne Blvd.
  • Website: http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Tapas y Flamenco
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  • If you are in Miami, of course you cannot miss Little Havana. You have to try Casa Panza. They serve authentic Spanish cusine (from tapas, paellas, tortilla--or omelette, crema catalana, etc). The atmosphere is great. On certain nights they have flamenco shows. It truly feels like you are in Sevilla or Granada. I believe their staff is Spanish. Don't miss it!

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 1620 SW 8th Street (on Calle Ocho)
  • Directions: Little Havana

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    Cuban- Little Habana: Go for the menu special & enjoy the show!
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  • Happy hour is a riot! Tapas at the bar & lots of exile (Cuban) politics. Very authentic in that regard! Ambiance: not fancy, but "real", for Little Havana. Warm people, lots of hugging, just don't get dragged into the political debates. Spanish speaking would be most helpful. Very little English. Try homemade Spanish sausages, octopus, squid & Callos a' la Madrilena if u dare!

    Any of the fish dishes. They have never disappointed. Rabbit special was amazing for lunch! Oxtail, when you can get it. Just don't order hamburger!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: S.W. 8 Street, Calle Ocho & 57 Avenue
  • Directions: Little Havana, on North side on S.W. 8 st. hidden in a tacky little strip mall. Parking scarce.

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    Cuban- Little Habana: EXCELLENT CUBAN DINING
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  • Nothing elegant; but a nice setting in Little Havana.
    The dress is casula to formal; speaking Spanish would be helpful.(we do not speak Spanish and had no problems).
    The food and menu choices are abundant & SUPERB!!!! Not to mention very authentic.
    A must try!!!!!!!!
    We will be back everytime we go through the Miami area.
    Cant say enough of good about this place!!

    The Paella dishes are wonderful (especially the seafood).
    The portions are extremely large & the prices are outstanding for both the quality & quanity of food you get.

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  • Theme: Diner
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 3500 block of SW 8th St.
  • Directions: Little Havana

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