El Sitio Coffee Bar

Miami’s downtown 🌇 area is the hood for you to adventure yourself in local Miami cultural flavors like the one offered by El Sitio, or in English, The Spot, which probably is literally “The Place” to eat if you are looking for comfy 🇻🇪Venezuelan traditional food that will satisfy your appetite, as well your budget. The service is quick and warmly set up by the team, especially when it is led by one of its charismatic waiters. I ordered the “Catira” 👱‍♀️arepa which mixes chicken and yellow shredded cheese, and the filling was pretty consistent, as well as the chicken was freshly prepared. My friends opted for a Pabellón Arepa which consists of sweet fried 🍌plantain, 🫘beans, and pulled-seasoned 🥩 meat. Pabellón is the Venezuelan national and traditional lunch dish, and basically, this arepa is stuffed with all of it in a single take, so imagine its heavy structure. Even though the fillings were very generous, the toast of the arepa🫓 wasn’t enough, actually, it was very soft and kind of tasteless in the corn wheat mix, if they grilled the outside, it could actually result in an authentic arepa experience. My other friend went for a cachapa which is a sweet corn-based pancake🥞 topped with Venezuelan Guayanes cheese. The Guyanese cheese is the best of a cachapa, because it melts in its buttery layer crepe loaft. This version also includes meat as a topping, which makes it even more of a complete option for you to crave a Venezuelan tasty snap. Overall the portions are huge and considering the price, it is one of Miami’s most affordable places where the three famous Venezuelan “B” characteristics are accomplished, ✔️Bueno, Bonito 😚, Barato 🪙

Had a great breakfast at El Sitio! The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the breakfast hit the spot. Our waitress, Luisa, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and gave us great suggestions. She really made the experience even better. Left feeling full and very satisfied. Highly recommend!

A hidden gem near Bayside! What a wonderful unexpected find just a short walk from the usual tourist spots at Bayside Marketplace. This cozy little café serves up delicious arepas and a surprisingly extensive menu full of Venezuelan goodies — everything we tried was flavorful and clearly made with care. It felt like we stumbled into a local favorite, with Miami families enjoying meals alongside. The staff were absolutely lovely — welcoming, kind, and happy to explain the menu and how to tackle the massive arepas! If you’re in the area and want something authentic and off the beaten path, this place is such a special find. Highly recommend!

Delicious! Got the mini arepas, and arepa pabellon and they were SO good! Very authentic. Love that they had so many different Venezuelan cheeses to try. Camilla was a super friendly and attentive server too!

Very good coffee and delicious food. The beef broth soup is so good. If u like spicy the green chill is so good with the empanadas. The waitress were so nice too Diana and Camila. They even gave us complimentary lentils soup which my wife enjoyed the most. Good brunch stop!

It's my first time trying Venezuelan food and definitely won't be my last! All staff were friendly especially Luisa, who recommended me the cachapa. It's amazing! Would recommend anyone visiting Miami to stop by :)

We had absolutely a fantastic experience! We loved the food and the ambience. Waitress Luisa was so caring, kind, with great energy and she adivsed us awesome dishes. Thanks to her we also tried cachapa for the first time. We are in Miami only for few days, but for sure we will come back during this trip to the same restaurant. Thank you so much to the cook and to wonderful Luisa for delicious food and best hospitality.

A family run Venesulan cafe serving tasty food, some names we had to google, all tasted nice and hot. In Downtown Miami a short walk from Bayside, very clean and popular with locals and tourists alike.

Delicious. Had an empanada, and it was amazing!! They put in cheese with grilled plantains, and beef. Highly recommend if you are out in the town past 3 am . I was able to buy food fortunately even when they were closed (they took my payment through the gate). Service was amazing, very friendly and had great recommendations. Couldn't see the ambiance since they were closed but from what I could tell it looks very chill since it's also a coffee bar.

The food and drinks were delicious! We ordered a sandwich and an arepa. The way they mixed the chicken with the sauce made it one of the neatest arepas I've had the pleasure of eating. And it was loaded with chicken! The service was quick and friendly. The place was cute and had a very homey coffee bar vibe. The fresh flowers on the table were a nice touch as well.

Was walked back to the dinner area. It's a little smaller then expected. Was created by our server who was very informative as they have a very large selection of menu items. Food came out in a timely manner, and was amazing! Our waiter checked in on us frequently. The breads were so flavorful as did all the meats. Everything was very filling. Definitely returning her on our next visit.

My last time wasn't good My Reina pepiada was cold and dry! I think the host forgot me. Sad!!!

My friend brought me (tourist) here and easily hands down my favorite meal of my trip!! The Capache Santa Barbara is enough to feed 2 and the flavorrrrr is immaculate. Beef is tender, cheese melts, everything is on point. Service is good and place ambience is casual nice. Totally recommend! (Kate my server is great)

If you're in search of delicious Venezuelan food to take on the go, this place is an absolute gem. My mom and I stopped by to grab some beef and cheese empanadas to enjoy at the beach, and it turned out to be the perfect choice for the occasion. The empanadas were a delightful surprise. They were incredibly fresh, and the fillings were bursting with flavor. It's evident that the ingredients used were of high quality, and the attention to detail in the preparation shone through in every bite. While the empanadas may be a bit on the pricey side, they make up for it in size. They are substantial enough to keep you satisfied, making them a worthwhile treat. The staff was friendly but the place itself is very small so I would recommend this place for a to-go occasion.

Came here for our first meal in Miami and had a great experience! They were serving this seafood soup for free as a first course and it was honestly extremely delicious - plenty of ingredients and super flavorful. The service was also super friendly, good at taking care of us, and overall made the experience really pleasant. The menu had a good variety of food and we settled on a breakfast item as well as some other of their specialties like arepas and a cachapa. The cachapa was our favorite due to the sweetness of the wrap, but the arepa was fantastic as well honestly. The breakfast dish we got was super filling and also had a lot of amazing variety - would definitely recommend if you're looking for a full meal! Overall, we had a great time here and I'd certainly come back for a good meal and kind service. Thanks, El Sitio!

Wow! I'm so glad I found this place! Located in downtown, it is a great option for delicious food. I have had both breakfast and dinner here both fantastic. Their empanadas are tasty and made fresh. I love anything spicy and they have a delicious green spicy salsa that pairs well with all the food. They have a large menu with many options to choose from. The atmosphere is great and lively with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is always very nice and accommodating as well. Overall great option, plus they have quick to go options if you are walking by. Will definitely be back.

This was a spot recommended by a YouTuber 'Davids Been Here' so we tried it when we were visiting Miami. This review is only for the empanadas. Their empanadas are different. The crust outside is soft and slightly sweet so makes the chicken, beef, cheese, etc empanadas taste salty with a hint of sweetness. They are different from the usual empanadas you'll find because of the outer crust. Amazing! I always pick up the empanadas now that we moved here for visiting family & friends because it's a MUST try! Don't forget the green and garlic sauces with the empanadas!

Incredible for coffee,juices, and arepas Great service as well. Easy 5 stars Came for a bachelor party and went 3 days in a row

service and food were ok, I stopped for first time to give it a try and the food an service were ok. Atmosphere was ok too.

Tiny hole in the wall restaurant with a cute dining area with lots of fried empanadas easily visible from the street, great coffee, and excellent food. Happy that we had time to sit down and enjoy a meal here. The service was good, the variety of flavors on each plate was amazing, and we really enjoyed it all.

i got the Pepito De Carne for dine in. The beef was very soft and it has the char/flame taste which i really enjoy. The green hot sauce they give you on the side was very good as well. Cons: -Didn't like the small cutting board they use to serve you -The fries portion was small -When paying, their machine does not have a optional to customize the tip based on %, but it does have a custom dollar amount though.

I needed a quick fix before going to an event in Brickell and stumbled upon (via Yelp of course) this little gem. The steak pepito was amazing. I was shocked with how fresh and flavorful it was. It was served hot with fries. The garlic sauce on the side was not essential but also a delightful addition. I ordered a cafe con leche - delicious. I could only eat half, so I brought my leftovers to the event. Sadly, someone accidentally threw it out. What a disheartening experience! Aside from that mishap, I was happy with this find. El Sitio is quaint and unassuming but filled with kind staff and a neat ambiance. I'm not in Brickell often, but I've got it bookmarked for a future occasion. The service was great. The guys working the counter and in the kitchen were kind and friendly.

Delicious Arepas! I visited with a fellow yelper las weekend and really enjoyed it. It's a little hole in the wall located in downtown, near Flagler. The spot has indoor/outdoor seating, clean, nicely decorated, and the staff is nice & friendly. The arepas are generous in size & well priced. Really good value. I got to try reina pepiada, and would like to stop by again to try other menu items.

Muy deficiente la comida. Costoso y mala calidad. El bistec a caballo sin buen sabor y pobre la presentación. Los vegetales cero brócoli y sin sabor. El pabellón la porción de carne y plátanos era minima cómo para niños y los frijoles sin sabor.

Loved this place! Great selection of food, and environment was very upbeat. Waitress Sara served us and was very welcoming.

Everything that we had to eat here was amazing and the service was great. The steak on the arepa llarena was perfectly cooked, the cachapa with cheese and chicharron was delicious, and the 4 leches dessert was incredible. We will be back.

While in town, I wanted empanadas, and these satiated my need. Despite being a modest restaurant, it was excellent! Café con leche was great too!

We came here on a Sunday morning. The place was not packed and despite having a few waiters walking around, we had to wait like 10 minutes before even being acknowledged. They will not allow any changes to the food. You cannot get steak for chicken or viceversa. They play good music so that was a plus. Keep an eye on your bill, the amount you get already includes an 18% tip.

Visited El Sitio however not open during store hours, was here at 2:30 on a Thursday. Unfortunate, but not likely to return.

We dropped in after we disembarked from a family cruise eager to find a bite to sustain us for our six hour drive home. The food, the staff, and the chill environment were wonderful! The food was delicious for both my son who is a picky eater with a limited approval list as well as my husband and me who like to explore a variety of food options! Don't miss this fabulous little establishment; everything was perfect!

Cozy little coffee shop downtown. The empanada aren't cheap, but they are big and extremely filling!

The only place with arepas "bien resueltas" (well stuffed) and price accordingly. I hope they don't change that. The service is ok, a little bit Venezuelan slow.

El sitio can be easily overlooked when walking by. I've passed by here hundreds of times and always thought it was a Colombian cafeteria or something to that nature. I was wrong. It's a ñn excellent Venezuelan Coffee bar with all your favorite Venezuelan bites. You can't go wrong with anything from the menu. I specifically came for the empanadas de carne mechada. Uffff them things are so fire. The cheese ones as well. The chicharrónes are huge and cooked to perfection. They serve breakfast as well, which is also really fire. I like that they have natural juices as well. I highly recommend this place to any ome in the downtown Brickell area. Promise you'll thank me later.

My only regret is not ordering more! This coffee bar is truly just a street side restaurant. You can easily miss it if you are not looking for it. We happened to see a small group of people outside of it eating empanadas and I was starving at the moment and decided to grab a snack. The hostess is incredibly nice and the vibe is so quirky! It's awesome. I got the chicken empanada and got the sauces on the side. Do not skip on these!!!! They add so much flavor and texture to the already delicious empanadas. I still think about these empanadas everyday!

my reviews are stories, friends.. enjoy the read or just go getcha some.. i DID give it 5 stars.. i had to get myself a personal mailbox cuz life happens and houses burn but the world keeps moving and i needed a physical address and a personal mailbox (pmb) allows one to do that.. got one at the nearby ups store so i've had occasion to make my way downtown semi-regularly.. the words 'shredded beef'--and just plain cheese!! queso me up!!--caught my eye and piqued my interest because shredded beef is the way (i keep using that phrase even tho the mandalorian didn't do it for me.. don't hate, i tried.. both seasons), but for whatever reason, i opted to pass.. well, during my foray to fetch the mail i realized my mistake and decided it must be remedied!! so i exit the ups and head for wherever that empanada was making it's very temporary home and . . . i couldn't find it!! couldn't possibly be right; how did this magical window to empanada-land just disappear?? was it sucked back into narnia or fillory and i missed my chance to go?!? DAMN!!! no, this was just part of a growing body of evidence that i can be pretty dumb sometimes.. i got another empanada close by but is was regular old ground beef and no plain cheese.. they were good, but my belly-heart was unfulfilled.. i'm plain baffled by my own densitude.. the next time i went down fairyland was revealed!! it was 8.30 which is early i guess cuz apparently miami doesn't know what morning is.. (that's a jab at miami, not the restaurant..) they were only just opening so no yummies yet, but at least now my dumb-donkey knows where it is.. i'm still learning about the many cultural differences in cuisine in this particular melting pot, so i didn't know this is a venezuelan place.. i also didn't know they make theirs out of a sweet corn batter, much like the arepas i've had (at fairs and food festivals) and i'm totally here for it.. got a shredded and a plain cheese of course, but i also got a sweet plantain and cheese for later (which doesn't mean i didn't take a bite to try it while it was warm, cuz i did).. all delicious.. now, sauces!! i love sauce.. like a lot.. and their's is tip top.. i asked for spicy but they also gave me a white sauce; some kind of aioli?? loved it.. and the spicy was not mid-western-white-people spicy (which is to say basically not at all.. if you've tried to get spicy food in indiana you know what i'm talking about.. [end if that comes off as prejudiced i'll remove it] nice little burn that one.. delightul.. the two mixed nicely together as well.. still here?? proud of you.. el sitio is going in my "yum!" list and i will be back to explore the rest of their glorious looking menu..

Order this. El sitio Sample. Colombian and venezuelan empanadas, mini arepas, mini cachapas, fried chicken, tequeños. DELICIOUS. Enough for 3 people

Just walked in and ordered a cortadito to go. Friendly and fast. Small place but has plenty of outside/sidewalk seating and is always busy.

My first time in Miami and I came across this place. The arepas and coffee are delicious. I wish I'd taken pictures of my food. The next time I'm in Miami I plan to stop here.

This little spot is located on NE 2nd Ave across the street from my office in the DuPont Building. A very unassuming store front, El Sitio fits right into the downtown atmosphere. But El Sitio also brings a different flavor amongst the myriad of Cuban and Peruvian cafes littered across the landscape. The menu is a nice size and balanced with items for those on the go or for those who just want to sit (yes, sitting will return) and chill for a bit. They make some of the best coffee in town. You have much to choose from at El Sitio; Burgers, Pepitos, Arepas, Ensaladas, Empanada and Cachapas among other delicious offerings. The Empanadas are great although they can be a little bit oily at times. You may choose from cheese, beef (shredded/ground) cheese/gauva, chicken, cheese/plantano, ham/cheese, fish and a few more I can't remember. My favorites are fish, chicken and ham/cheese. They also have some of the best Cachapas I've ever had. If you've had one before you understand the deliciousness of the Cachapa. I remember the first time I had one, it reminded me of something my grandmother used to make in Alabama. In hindsight, grandma had more of a storied life than any of us knew. El Sitio has a wonderful staff who are efficient courteous. Stop by grab a cup of coffee and a little something else for yourself. You deserve it!

A little hole in the wall with good tasting food and coffee. Service was good. I thought it was overpriced for breakfast or I am tight with my money. 225.00 for 6 of us. If you don't mind spending a little extra, go try it. There is a parking garage around the corner. It was 14.00 for one hour.

Went back for some empanadas and the oil inside the carne was ridiculous. Alot of oil just for one empanada. Ill stick to the ones without carne To the owner: no, its not my first time eating carne molida. Ive had alot of different options from your restaurant including the carne molida I just never had one this greasy. I love your empanadas but having oil drip like a waterfall out of one is not something I look forward too.

Llegamos al lugar y todo bien. Nos sentamos y empezaron a poner música en vivo muy alta a nivel que no podías conversar en la mesa. Muy mala la música y vi como 3 personas que quejaron de lo alto que estaba la música incluyéndome. Nadie hizo nada y simplemente me dijeron "no creo que puedan bajarla". Pedi la comida para llevar por que estaba insoportable. La comida estaba bien normal, nada del otro mundo existen mil lugares mejores en Miami. 0/10 este lugar.

I went for a late lunch a few days ago. The food was quite good - I got a sandwich with chicken and avocado (wasn't in the mood for something more traditionally Venezuelan). Unfortunately, it took me *forever* to get my food; I ended up hanging around there for an hour or more at a time when I wouldn't have expected there to be a lunch rush. Heads up to gringos that my waitress wasn't super confident with her English; was completely fine for me but I imagine my mom would kind of struggle. If I worked downtown, I could see myself going here every few weeks, but if I was a tourist I might consider other lunch options in the area.

Wonderful Pepito el Sitio! The food was fresh and delicious. The garlic sauce and hot sauce was great with the fries.

I love Latin food and this place is one of the bests I've been to in Miami! Service was great, the atmosphere is very enjoyable and there is plenty of seating. I'll be a regular here no doubt.

Edit- under remodeling. Best Venezuelan empanadas. Can't wait for them to open again.

This place is fantastic. The coffee is great and the empanadas are amazingly juicy, the best I've had my entire life. We are going back again tomorrow. Our server Odalys was amazing as well and made great recommendations.

Great tasting food! Richard was a very attentive waiter. Will be coming back, definitely!

Very nice little cafe with fresh food and an interesting venezoalian and Colombian dishes. Explore their menu for authentic Latin flavors. The dream breakfast platter is huge and very flavorful. Has arepa, avocado, eggs, meat and chicken mixed with avocado. Very affordable too.

Perfect spot for a quick breakfast before church, food was great and service was excellent. Really enjoyed our food and coffee! Great prices for great food. Really good fresh hot sauce if you like spicy!

The food was all new to me but I enjoyed all the arepas, cachapas and meats they offered. Our waiter was really nice and we enjoyed the 90s throwbacks playlist they had playing. They gave us a complimentary soup appetizer which reminded me of the chicken soup my mom makes me when I'm sick. It was good. If you like spicy food their house made green sauce is good. We got a platter with seafood and meat - it was a huge portion for 2 ppl so we took some home. I love seafood but this was more of a tomato based stew seafood? It came with fried fish, shrimp, and calamari. Not that it was bad, but not of my liking. The meats on the other hand were all grilled and had great flavor.

Elite. The best empanada I've had in Miami. For such a hole in the wall place, they have great service and offerings. In the area, definitely stop by. Even if you're a few mover stops away, it's worth getting off at 3rd st or knight center to try it.

Omg this little gem I found! First off all the prices are very reasonable, the ambiance super hip and cute and the service was excellent. I met with Valentina and Ana and they treated me like family! I ordered two cheese empanadas, boy they are NOT cheap with the cheese. The things were stuffed like a turkey on thanksgiving. Very tasty and flavorful. There's a garlic sauce you can add to these but I don't like garlic :P one made me full, they're quite large. I also ordered mini arepa with cheese and nata-- little corn cake thingies with cheese on top and a milk custard kinda thing. These were amazing!!! They were very eloquently placed and decorated on the plate but the taste of these ... you HAVE to have these. Overall a great experience at this super clean and tasty establishment. And very friendly service. I recommend !

12 bucks for two grab-n-go empanadas. Really? I'll stick with La Licuadora just a few steps away! 2 bucks each!

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent except for one of the waiters who I asked to take a Papelon con Limon from the table since we did not order it, and she had told me well, when I brought it, you guys agreed to keep it even though you did not order it. I explained to her that it was too sweet and so we were going to stay with the ones we ordered, but to take that one off the table, she told me that she couldn't, so I asked her to remove all of them off the table. Another waiter had to come to our table and politely took it off the table, no questions asked. Odalis was great, and the rest of the waiters, except for that waiter, for that reason, I gave her four stars. The food is fresh and well made. They just need to trained all their servers the same.

the service is just excellent in this restaurant! what a good vibe we received from our waitress Odalys! We enjoyed our food thanks to her recommendations! we will definitely be back!

First time having a pepito mixto and empanada pabellon and it was super great! Maria jose was a great waitress!

Every time I'm around downtown Miami I make sure I stop by El Sitio Coffe Bar to buy the most delicious Venezuelan cheese empanadas. I have tried Venezuelan empanadas before but here at El Sitio are the best hands down. I should warn you that you will be hooked on once you try them. I also tried the chicken empanadas but they are not good. Another thing I don't really like is the cafe con leche, the coffe has an after taste that is just not good. They have tables inside or outdoors. I like to have a seat outdoors. Or if you don't want to eat there, you could order to go. I will be back for more cheese empanadas. And maybe try something else from the menu. Service is great which is a plus. I definitely definitely recommend the cheese empanadas. And will be coming back for more.