La Casita Cafeteria

"Price Per Croqueta: $1.98 La Casita is a full-service Cuban restaurant, so you can come here for a big meal and enjoy a plate of mariquitas with a bowl of ropa vieja. Other dishes are a little hit or miss, but you can always count on their croquetas. Their masa is rich and smooth, but the breading is just perfect: crunchy, not too heavy, and crispy enough to drag a finger across and hear a crackle like the static from a dead radio channel. " - virginia otazo

"The pupusas at La Casita Cafeteria are the fluffiest on this guide. There’s no crunch, which works because the cabbage slaw provides all the crunch needed. The pupusa de loroco y queso has a more mild flavor of loroco than we’d like, but it’s still a solid choice. If for some reason you’re restricted to a single pupusa, get their revuelta. The bean, cheese, and chicharron filling is delicious and pairs well with their slightly sweet tomato salsa. Pupusa hour here is best enjoyed at the tables in front of their ventanita, which faces West Flagler’s road ragers. This view, with a colada and a pupusa, is the most Miami way to spend your afternoon." - mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

"You can come to La Casita Cafeteria with nothing but a $20 bill and your grumbling stomach. This restaurant on West Flagler serves a wide spectrum of Latin dishes from pupusas to cubanos and even some seafood options. And your coffee might be covered by a regular who buys a colada to share. Even though there’s seating indoors, grab a table in front of their ventanita. Here, you have the best view of the fascinating road rage of West Flagler. If you just want a small bite, get the pupusa revuelta—it has a generous amount of chicharron filling, and the side of cabbage is satisfyingly crunchy. photo credit: Tasty Planet photo credit: Tasty Planet photo credit: Tasty Planet" - Mariana Trabanino