Original Rio Cristal

Cuban restaurant · Westwood Lake

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"Established more than 40 years ago, this Cuban restaurant from Guines offers diners on Bird Road an array of tasty dishes. Don’t miss the palomilla steak (steak marinated in garlic and lime juice and pan-fried, served with crispy fries) and the restaurant’s signature black beans. Other standouts include grouper fingers, tasajo (jerked beef), roasted pork, and milanesas (breaded steak or chicken with tomato sauce and melted cheese). Save room for dessert and indulge in traditional flans, dulces con queso (preserves with cream cheese), or guava shells." - Stacy A. Moya

Miami’s Top Cuban Restaurants

9872 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165 Get directions

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