Bakery Pastelmania

Happened upon this place on our way out of Little Havana. Everything we ordered was amazing and required seconds! The crust on all pastries was perfection! Make sure to get the beef, spinach and ham & cheese empanadas. Also the guava, coconut and pineapple pastries. Service was above and beyond friendly and great atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again!!!

Excellent experience, a very familiar bakery, very clean, the crew is very decent, they serve you very quickly "you better be ready to order" it was an A+ experience for my and my kids, everything was super FRESH.. TOTALLY RECOMMEND..GOOD JOB 👏👏👏

It's a really fun bakery with a great selection of pastries both savory and sweet. I highly recommend coming here and honestly just grabbing a bunch of anything that catches your eye. Prices are great and there are a number of parking sports on the side so that was super convenient.

We needed an early spot to get breakfast before a conference. This was one of the earliest places open in the ballpark area. The cubano was good, and we really enjoyed the Cuban coffee too. Nice little spot for desayuno

Visiting from New York . Horrible taste and then very expensive for a second I thought I was in Manhattan. I was so upset I didn't even say thank you all I ate was 2 pastries and a coffee and milk and it was $7 I will never return here again. The pastry was crumbling up it wasn't a solid put together pastry. Wait too expensive bad quality control

Great service, great fresh daily made empanadas (Cuban and Colombian style), awesome friendly owner who has been there for about 20yrs! Will definitely go back!

Cuban sandwich, Guava & cheese pastry with coffee y leche... tasty with crispy, light bread and generous cheese and ham... coffee was strong, smooth and delicious... First snack was so good, went back for the flan! We don't speak Spanish but staff was really friendly and helpful. Very easy on your budget...will be going back again!

Great attention and amazing cakes, good prices and best pan con bistec ever😍🤤

tl;dr for delicious, authentic, and affordable pastelitos, look no further than this unpretentious Little Havana bakery Pastelitos -- flaky Cuban puff pastries traditionally filled with guava, cream cheese, or beef -- are an essential, all-day component of Miami food culture. However, quality and affordability are sorely lacking in most tourist-heavy neighborhoods. So when my family planned a self-guided food tour through Little Havana, finding a solid Cuban bakery was one of our priorities -- and a spot named Pastelmania seemed to be a safe bet for both traditional and unique pastelito varieties. Indeed, this bakery was awarded Miami's best pastelito by the Miami New Times. The small, standalone shack is about a half-mile off Calle Ocho proper. The vibrant outside walls are equipped with ruby-red awnings and painted with eye-catching wavy lines. The inside space is weakly air-conditioned and minimally decorated. The whitewashed walls have only an Argentina flag and a futbol jersey. Three dedicated bakery displays are filled with cakes, pastries, and -- of course -- pastelitos. The menu is painted onto a chalkboard behind the counter. The only sounds are clanging from the kitchen, ringing of the cash register, and ripping of bakery paper. The staff and clientele exclusively speak Spanish with thick, Cuban dialects. We ordered a Pastelito de Guayaba, a Pastelito de Espinica, a Croqueta de Queso, and a Colada. The warm, flaky, slightly chewy pastry was brushed with sugar. Both the sweet guava and the savory spinach pastelitos were excellent, and the rich, salty croqueta packed a ton of flavor. Meanwhile, the Cuban espresso was as strong as it was affordable. Service was friendly and efficient, and our entire order ran us just $5. Pastelmania was a highlight of our visit to Little Havana, and it is well worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. If I had more time (and appetite), I would be sure to work my way through the remainder of Pastelmania's pastry lineup.

While in Florida I had the pleasure of picking up some fantastic bites here at Pastelmania! They have a great variety of pastelillos, empanadas, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches and pastries. And amazing coffee! We ordered our Cubans with everything, not realizing that included ketchup, so that threw me off a bit but the flavor was good. The croquetas were really good but the pastelillo de carne were so freaking good! Honestly I wish I would've ordered like 10 of them! We took a box of pastries to take back to our hotel for later and my niece, daughter and sister devoured them so I can just assume the were great because nothing was left. The dine in area is not very big at all, but it's very clean. As for service, they were very patient, as we were being typical tourists, but all in all we were all very happy with our orders and service.

Amazing neighborhood bakery tucked inside Little Havana! Quick service. Affordable prices. Hands down, their guava pastelitos and guava-and-cheese pastelitos are the BEST. They're baked to golden perfection, flaky, and generously filled! (Also tastier than Porto's!)  One bite in, the rich tropical filling oozed out. It's just heavenly. Pastelmania Bakery is one of my favorite gems in Florida. Highly recommending giving their pastries a try - You really can't go wrong with anything you pick here!

It's a really fun bakery with a great selection of pastries both savory and sweet. I highly recommend coming here and honestly just grabbing a bunch of anything that catches your eye. Prices are great and there are a number of parking sports on the side so that was super convenient.

"Don't judge a book by its cover" came to mind after I tried Pastelmania! The bakery is small and isn't much to look at inside or outside, but WOW do they know what they're doing. For starters, this place has all the classics that you most likely had at some party hosted by old school Cubans--bocaditos (small sandwiches with a delicious ham paste), cod croquettes and ham croquettes, and the meat inside the meat pie is appropriately seasoned. They also had an amazing looking Brazo Gitano! It looked exactly like my aunt used to make. For those unfamiliar, it's a rolled cake with guava jam and topped with coconut and capuchino cones. It's a showstopper! It's worth mentioning that the pastries are larger than you get at most Cuban bakeries. I'd describe them as being at least 20% larger. Great value. The Cuban bread was also a standout for me. So airy and light. It toasted up great in my oven.

The reviews were absolutely accurate! The food is deliciouso I'm not excited about gaining 5lbs. It's a must go destination!

For those that are not from Miami.... This place is better than Porto's! For those of you who know what Porto's is, then there you have it. A bit off the beaten path (if you came off a cruise ship like me), but well worth it. Potato Ball with beef, ham and cheese empanada (reminded me of a Brazilian Pastel), and some guava and guava and cheese pasteles.

I decided to visit this little bakery today located in Little Havana, based on a friend's recommendation and to be quite honest, I was very impressed! The service was quick and the ladies who attended me were super patient and friendly despite my large order. I ordered: 1 pan cubano 7 croquetas de jamón 1 colada 1 cafe con leche 1 batido de mango 2 pastelitos de guava 2 empanadas de carne 1 pastelito de queso 1 media noche 1 pan con bistec and spent a total of $56. Everything was delicious, except the mango smoothie, which was not bad, but didn't necessarily meet my expectations. I will definitely be returning!

Amazing staff, welcoming and eager to assist. Short wait for entire order. Pan con bistek/steak sandwich was good not chewy, the cafe con leche/coffee was perfect. Would def recommend and return when in Miami craving a pastelito and steak sandwich

Those were some freakin delicious potato balls, and the empanadas tasted like "home" I'm not Cuban or any form of Hispanic. But you could taste the love that was put into it. I couldn't try everything but I wanted to. Everyone was really nice and understanding that my Spanish was not perfect, and super helpful considering I could not remember the pastry I was looking for. They helped me pin point the correct items and it made my day.... It was like a Napoleon. I already forgot but it was delicious.

Randomly popped into this bakery hoping for some good pastelitos and croquetas. This bakery does NOT disappoint! WOW! The croquetas have the great crunchy outside, the tostada had perfect toasted to doughy Cuban bread texture and they do not skimp on the filling of the pastelitos.

I went around 8am on a Sunday, and it wasn't too busy. They also spoke a little English which was helpful. I went to El brazo Fuerte yesterday, so comparing some of the food to each other: Guavaba queso: the filling was very similar to the other, but Brazos pastry was more croissant-like which I appreciated. Queso: this was just cream cheese and lacking compared to the other pastries. I wouldn't get this again. Senorita: the layers were so much flakier, so not sure if Brazo's was just older. Girlfriend liked the custard at Brazo's more though. Quatro leches: I like the dulce de Leche at Brazo's way more, but this was still good. Ham and Spinach croquettes: the ham was so good, it was minced within the cheese like filling, and not overly salty. I'd get this again. The Spinach was tasty too but a bit too dense. The outside was not as crispy as Brazo's.

This was such a good find during our short stay in Miami. Everyone was so nice, it felt like your tia welcoming you into her home to sit down and eat. Everything was delicious. And our picky eaters ate everything! Highly recommend and will definitely revisit the next time around!

In town for a bit, Tried out some Cuban pastries. I am fan. I loved the guava and cheese, the carne empanada, Jamon and Queso were my favorites. Their Tuna was really good too. Not your normal flavor tuna. We loved it so much we came here twice while we were stuck in Miami.

Decided to try the this neighborhood bakery and they did not disappoint. We tried the pan con bistec, empanada con pollo, y pastelito de guayaba. Delicious. The empanadas were our favorite but all good. Definitely worth it if you're in the neighborhood

BOOOOOOOMB just try it all. New favorite spot! Great food, great service. It's a Cuban bakery located in Miami!

After hearing some good things we wanted to try thr pastelitos from Pastelmania. But before I begin I'd like to state that everyone has their thought of what a proper cuban pastelito should be. To me that is from Vicky's bakery in Hialeah and yes particularly that location. I prefer them light and fluffy. They shouldn't crumble into pieces like if you were eating a nature valley bar. And there should be a good quality and amount of guava, cheese or meat inside. With that said I think the pastelitos here seemed a little greasy and lacking in flavor. I wasn't wowed as I was truly hoping for. Same for their homemade croquettas. I wasn't impressed. I did try a flan/cheesecake and it was amazing. I would go back for that alone but unfortunately pastelmania's pastelitos were lackluster to say the least. At least that was my opinion. As for service and ambiance, ladies were very friendly and place seemed clean. Only a few amount of tables so not great for a big party to eat inside.

Here in Miami for a cruise and decided to stop by for some food. We ordered 2 chicken empanadas, pastelito de guayaba and a pan con bistec. . We are already trying to figure out when we can come back and try more goods.

Incredible guava and cheese pastelitos. Cheese is sharp and tangy and pairs beautifully with the sweet guava. Pastry is incredibly flaky. We also tried a pico de queso with crystallized sugar on top. Orange juice was fresh squeezed and perfect. To top it off everything was incredibly affordable. Would highly recommend stopping here for a morning treat.

I live close by and it is the only bakery I go to buy where service is great and every time I bring them to gatherings with me I get compliments highly recommend it

I got four croquettes (1 spinach, 1 chicken, 1 fish, and 1 cheese). I think the spinach was my favorite. I also got the chicken empanada (so delicious!), and a guava and cheese pastry. The food was so good and the staff were amazing. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in town.

When we stopped in, there was a constant flow of local clients. A good sign! They ham croquettes for one of my husband's favorites of all time. Fire! They were crispy and warm and oozy! My husband also liked the ham and cheese sandwich. I personally recommend getting the guava and cheese. The perfect combo of sweet and savory inside of a flaky, light pasty. We also got a plain guava one as well! In total, we spent less than $8. There's a little bit of free parking right along the side of the shop.

One of the better breakfasts I've ever had. And it was only $5. Seriously, this should be a must when you're in Miami. I ordered the guava pastelito (pastry), huevos con jamon (eggs and ham), and a cortadito coffee. The pastry was the most fresh and flaky and spewed this sweet flavorful guava jelly. The cortado wasn't too sweet, which was a nice change from the other Cuban coffee's I've had this trip. And the ham in the eggs was delectably sweet like my grandmas on Easter. Unbelievable really. But you can't make these things up. The service was top notch too. Just authentic as it gets all around.

Damn Pastelmania, you doin' too much. Was craving a Cuban breakfast on our first full day in Miami. Read the yelp reviews on this place and was sold. It's kind of in a non-busy area, but when we got there around 10am on a Friday morning, there were a decent number of people there. We ordered: Cuban toast: Long bread, toasted, with butter. It's just really, really good. They lather that butter on there, though. It's crispy and toasted on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, but not as thick or doughy as french bread, for example. It's dope. Especially with the cafe con leche Pastelitos: Tried the guava, Really flakey, not too sweet, and the guava jelly inside was delicious and really had natural and not artificial guava flavor Beef Empanada: Large! filled with ground beef. Pretty good, but I'm not sure if this stands apart from any other empanadas I've had. All of this was like, $4. What in tarnation. They definitely could charge more for the amazing quality of their baked goods, but I appreciate the affordability. Would visit again when I come back to Miami.

Coming from Southern California, the only Cuban bakery I've been to before visiting Pastelmania was the ever so popular Porto's. Arrived during brunch time on a Saturday with a voracious appetite. (9/25/2021) I definitely had to try their pastries and croquetas to compare back home. Ordered pastelitos de guayaba y queso, pastelitos de guayaba, pastelitos de coco, pastelitos de espinacas, an assortment of croquetas (jamon, espinacas, bacalao), beef empanada, chicken empanada, dos cortadito, dos batido de Mango. The courteous blue eyed, blond haired lady that took our order was very patient with my limited Spanish speaking ability. The pastries were flaky and had been brushed with a sweet egg wash prior to being baked; tasted really weird and off on the spinach pastry. They also tasted like they've been made with margarine instead of high quality butter. Both empanadas fillings were bland and dry. Definitely in need of spices and/or salsa to make it taste better. The croquetas had a gummy paste texture almost like the consistency of the glue sticks used in elementary school. The worse tasting of the three croquetas was the spinach. Cortadito and batido de mango were alright. Rating: 2.75 stars Prefer Porto's over Pastelmania. Lots of better places for croquetas in Miami. We didn't finish our big box of pastries/croquetas, kinda regret ordering so much and spending $43. My Puerto Rican Uncle would have shook his head and say, "your eyes is bigger than your stomach." Lesson learned.

I used to live in Miami pre-Andrew and developed quite a fondness (aka weakness) for pastelitos. It feels as if they are becoming harder to find, especially ones made from scratch rather than frozen pastry dough... but I never give up the quest. My spouse was in Miami for the Superbowl and Pastelmania popped up as the closest option for a pastelitos pit stop on the trip back home. The bakery was described as busy; it's servers as nice and helpful. Carne, guava and queso pastelitos as well as a few jamon croquettes made the journey to the west coast. I was thrilled to receive these Miami-made pastelittos. The carne ones were on the smaller size. The pastry was good with the required sweetness across the top. it wasn't tough like some pastry and yes, it could have been housemade. I admit i was disappointed with the filling. It just didn't have a lot of flavor. If Pastelmania kicked up the cuban spices, it would have been one of the best pastelitos de carne I have had in several years. Then there were the guava pastelitos. They were good.. the filling very sweet. I prefer guava y queso pastelitos because the cheese helps cut the sweetness of the guava paste. My girls loved the guava pastelitos though so that made me happy. Finally we tried the cigar-shaped queso pastelitos.. These were very good. The pastry- wrapped cheese filling had just a bit of sweetness ... a great bite. The true surprise was the last minute add of jamon croquettes. These were just a little larger than most, clearly housemade and full of flavor. Wow. The ham was soft and smoky, the breading very light. I am craving one as I write this. Overall, the pastelitos are good. Queso is the best and I am sure guava and queso would be excellent. Add a bit more spice to the filling and the carne one would be a top choice. The don't miss option is definitely the croquette. It is fantastic. Make sure you get one.

When on vacation, it sometimes can be a bit of a pain especially when looking for something to eat and you new to the area. I ended up in Miami for a few days prior to a family cruise and as we looked on Yelp for places to eat, we found a few spots except for this one which was odd especially after our experience. As we finished out first lunch in "Little Havana", which is what this area is called. I walked to our rental when I came across this wonderful hidden gem. First impression is not bad. The place was a bit dated, but that's what gave it its character of being in your typical pastry shop in Cuba or Puerto Rico where I'm from. We were greeted and immediately asked if we needed help with our order. We were so caught off guard by their offerings that we went for what we knew; some guava and sweet cheese pastries. I added a coffee (Cortado) for myself and my wife (Cafe con Leche) to surprise her since she stepped away to another store to pick up some other items that we needed for our trip. When I got back to our rental, I sat down and bit into this wonderfully flaky crusty pastry that from beginning to end was full of wonderful guava flavor that finish with the slight tartness of the cheese. I was taken back to my childhood when I would see my aunt in PR make these from scratch. It was the most pleasant feeling of goodness inside. I pulled away from my flash back to childhood for a sip of the coffee I had and it was just as good. The coffee was a perfectly made Cortado, which is made with dark roast espresso beans. There was no bitterness, just the sweet notes of the coffee as it helped cleanse my palette for my next bite of the pastry. We returned Saturday and Sunday morning before our departure for breakfast and it was just as good as it was the first time. They have a breakfast menu that's built around their Cuban bread loafs. The bread is toasted just enough o give you a great crunch outside while leaving the inside soft and warm. Try their Tostado with Café con Leche combo and you'll get what I'm trying to convey. It will be missed during our cruise. Upon returning back from the cruise, we had some time to kill so we returned back. The shop owner remembered us and asked us about our trip a we ordered our final meal in Miami, which if I haven't mentioned is very good on the wallet. You can get more here to eat than what your local arches or crowns can offer. In all, the best experience food experience in Miami was here. The people were great the atmosphere was awesome, the prices were great, and the pastries will have me coming back every time I come and visit. In case the owners read this review, which I hope they do. I'll sign off with a simple goodbye from the people who truly enjoyed their experience. De tu amigos en Chicago. Te mandamos muchas gracias por todo. (Thank you very much for everything, from your friends from Chicago)

The pastries here are excellent! Great service as well. The guava and cheese pastry was one of the best I've had. Will definitely come back.

We were looking for quick breakfast. That was also delicious. This place did not disappoint. They had ready to go sandwiches which they heat up or you can order your own sandwich. We loved the food and coffee was perfect. We toon a bag of their bread rolls= yum. We also bought cake, and a guava and cheese pastelito. All delicious. Can't wait to go again!

$12 for a delicious dozen of pastelitos. Got the guava and cheese, guava only, and coconut - everyone enjoyed each flavor. Was there at 9 am on a Saturday, there were already about 2 people in front of me, but I was in and out in a couple of minutes. Will definitely stop by here for pastelitos when I'm in the area. They were friendly at the counter and parking on the side street was super easy.

They continue to be AMAZING pastelitos !!! Great prices too. I freeze them and fly them up to my son and his fellow Doctors in NY. They love Cuban Pastelitos !!

The inspiration for "The Beauty and and the Baker" !?! Get there early and try the plain guava and also the coconut pastries! I had 35 minutes to spare at Miami airport and was so glad I detoured!!! Wonderful people and mouth watering flaky pastries.

Absolutely loved the pastries here and will go back again when we come back to MIA. The guava and cheese pastelito was my absolute favorite!

Hole in the wall. Great baked goods and Cuban food for very reasonable prices. Had their empanadas and Cuban sandwich. Worth it

Super good empanadas & croquetas. It gets pretty busy in the mornings but the service is amazing.

Great food. Good size portions. Guava paateleria is as authentic as they come. Beef empanadas were light and flavorful. Highly recommend.

OK, so if you want a perfect pastelito (guava/queso), look no further. This bakery does them to perfection. First, the pastry itself is phenomenal. But then when you hit the (amply filled, unlike some other places) combo of the sweet guava and slightly salty cheese, you will never forget the experience.

I must admit that I'm a little disappointed with the place. With all the positive reviews and high rankings I was definitely expecting more than what I saw. It's a small corner bakery, so you have to keep an eye out for it or you'll easily miss your turn. I guess I was expecting something asking the lines of Porto's of California. They have limited parking on the side, but there are some street parking. Going inside, you will need their help ordering from the menu if you don't speak Spanish. Jessica was very nice and helpful in making recommendations. If you don't eat pork, your breakfast or lunch selection would be limited. It is Cuban cuisine after all, and it's a little pork - centric. Pastries look absolutely scrumptious. Definitely a take out place. Seating is very limited and there are no public bathrooms

Great bakery with a huge selection of pastelitos. They have unique fillings like coconut/guava and spinach. Café con leche is on point too.

Got a double Cuban espresso, the size that's meant to share, but I drank it all... I guess that's equivalent to 6 shots... it was amazing. Also got a guava pastry, it was WARM!! :) The minimum for credit card is $5. I asked the lady what she would suggest for kids and she said the sugar cookies. I flew home the next day, and gave the cookies to my kids, they LOVED it. Will def stop by again if I am in the area. One of the ladies didn't really understand what I wanted, but there's another lady there that was able to help me.

I think it is the best place for a cup of espresso for less than $1. The pastries are tasty and light but aren't much choices compared to other Cuban bakeries. Staying in Miami Beach for a week, I went there for 5 days just for the espresso which reminds me of the coffee bars in Italy... YUM

Food is great it's always cleaned it's a really nice please to get birthday cakes........

In one word, delicious! Authentic pastelitos & the coffee was hot & fresh. Will be back for sure!

Pastelmania did it again! This small hole in the wall is one of the BEST bakery in town. I grabbed breakfast here and took it to go. I was happy to see it was empty at that time its usually extremely full! I had a Cuban bread toast with cafe con leche, a ham and cheese croissant sandwich, ham croquet's which was delicious! A beef empanada, and a few pastelitos which I think are the best in town. I love the Cuban toast and empanada here. The honestly have to be the best I've ever had! It's AMAZING!!! The staff here is very nice and friendly. Prices are great and portions are huge. If you come to visit make sure to try the pastelitos when they just come out of the oven.

My husband and I stopped in here during our first visit to Miami and it didn't disappoint! The place is small and was quite busy. Not being from the area or speaking Spanish we must have looked lost. A lady stepped up to help us that spoke English and helped us with our orders. We both got breakfast with eggs, ham, toast and potatoes each of us also got coffee and a couple of bottles of water. We even picked out some pastries to take back with us to try later. All of this was $16! What a bargain! The food was delicious. The service was great! The pastries were delectable! I'm sure we will go back before we leave Miami!

Great value and delicious pastries! The fiancé got the Cuban sandwich and I got the pastelitos (carne and guava). The Cuban sandwich was crispy on the outside and gooey and cheesy on the inside. The pastries were perfectly flaky! I'm generally not a fan of guava but I would definitely order it again. The woman at the counter was also super friendly! She could tell we were tourists and gave us free rum cake pastries to take home. I also recommend the cafe espresso if you need a caffeine fix. They give you a tiny amount but it's super flavorful and packs a strong punch.

We stopped here after and early morning flight to MIA, and it was just what we wanted!! We had cortados, empanadas, and guava and cheese pastelitos and they were all amazing! The coffee was strong and prepared perfectly. The guava pastelitos had just come out of the oven so the guava center was warm and the outer shell of the pastry was perfectly crispy. The dough on the cheese pastry was soft and covered in sugar crystals, which perfectly complemented the unsweetened cheese filling. Overall, the pastries were light and fresh but satisfying! The staff was friendly and extremely attentive, and we were in and out quickly! I can't wait to go back!

Another place that went from "family go to" to just another place. The pastelito quality has gone down drastically. Bought some yesterday and they all tasted like left overs. Momma ended up throwing the whole box away. Really a true shame.

My daughter recently moved to Miami. She tells us she found a great pastry place. On our next visit it was a priority to go to pastel mania. First let me say that all of the counter persons were very friendly. Then came the guava and cheese pastry. It was the best I've ever had. It was still warm from being freshly baked. It was loaded with guava and cheese. A pastry and cafe con leche, what a great breakfast. We went back later in the day and ordered the steak sandwich. It was also very delicious. Generous portions of meat and cooked just right. Highly recommended for a quick snack or a meal.