Casa Juancho
Spanish restaurant · West Little Havana
2436 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Highlights
Rustic-elegant hacienda with paella, tapas, live music & wine
Rustic-elegant hacienda with paella, tapas, live music & wine
"This Little Havana classic feels like a Disney pavilion. There are stained glass windows, a low wooden ceiling, and a running waterfall by the entrance. Servers are dressed in red traje corto outfits and a wandering troupe of guitarists serenade guests as they eat gambas al ajillo. But this is a locals spot, not a tourist trap. The paellas are delicious, so is the crema catalana, and the servers have been working here since the '80s. It’s a great option for big groups and events. The food is a bit pricier than other Spanish restaurants around town, but it's been honed with the kind of precision you can only get after four successful decades of wedding rehearsals and subsequent anniversaries." - virginia otazo, mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
"This Calle Ocho classic feels like a Disney pavilion. There are stained glass windows, a low wooden ceiling, mounted trophy animals, and a running waterfall by the entrance. Servers are dressed in red traje corto outfits and a wandering troupe of guitarists serenade guests as they eat gambas al ajillo. But this is a locals spot, not a tourist trap. The paellas are delicious, the crema catalana is the best in Miami, and the servers have been working here since the ‘80s. It’s a great option for big groups and events. And even though the food is a bit pricier than other Spanish restaurants around town, it’s honed with the kind of precision that comes after four successful decades of wedding rehearsals (and subsequent anniversary dinners)." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"It's possible you had your first communion afterparty here in the '90s. And if you did, Casa Juancho was already older than you. This Calle Ocho spot feels like a Disney pavilion. There are stained glass windows, mounted trophy animals, and a running waterfall by the entrance. Servers are dressed in red traje corto outfits and a wandering troupe of guitarists serenade guests as they eat gambas al ajillo. But this is a locals spot, not a tourist trap. The paellas are delicious, the crema catalana is the best in Miami, and the servers have been working here for decades." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"How to get in touch: Submit your request here. If you’ve always wanted to throw a party in a 15th century Spanish tavern with mounted trophy animals and a glass waterfall by the entrance, how specific of you. But you should look into this classic Little Havana Spanish restaurant. Chances are, you’ve either been to a party here or know someone who has. Casa Juancho is honed with the kind of precision you can only get after four successful decades of wedding rehearsals and subsequent anniversaries. Their private dining room can seat anywhere from 40 to 100 guests with lunch packages starting at $35 per person and dinner options at $69 per person. Thankfully, the dinner menus include a paella option too." - virginia otazo
"Each December this long-standing Spanish restaurant in Little Havana transforms its castle-like facade and dining rooms into a gilded holiday wonderland: weathered wooden beams, brick walls and carved wooden accents are strung with thousands of twinkling lights, oversized red ornaments, shimmering garlands and a towering Christmas tree, creating an opulent yet intimate Spanish-villa atmosphere. Live guitarists serenade diners with traditional Spanish songs and Christmas carols, and private dining rooms that hold up to 100 guests make it a go-to spot for Nochebuena and family celebrations. The festive backdrop pairs perfectly with a menu of Spanish classics — from shareable tapas to steaming pans of paella and comforting plates like caldo gallego — offering a timeless, old-world holiday experience that stands apart from Miami’s flashier newcomers." - Olee Fowler
