The 20 Best Cuban Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"It’s not usually a good sign when you see tourists wearing Panama hats and awkwardly wielding cigars outside a Cuban restaurant. But it turns out that Havana 1957 isn’t just popular because of its location on Española Way—the food here is very good. Service is fast and friendly (unlike nearby tourist traps) and the mojitos are refreshing. You’ll find some other creative dishes, like ropa vieja empanadas served with a sweet pepper sauce on the side. And although the vaca frita looks like the sad tourist-trap variety, it tastes great. Just make sure to mix it up so it gets to know the vinegary onions." - virginia otazo