Little Havana Restaurant

This place is larger than you think. They have a party side for large parties and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. They also have a back dining area where you can eat and watch a waterfall. The service and food are phenomenal. You have multiple waitresses waiting on you, so you all the attention you need. Okay, let's talk about the chicken chunks, marinated, tender, juicy, seasoned to the bone, and then fried to a crisp on the outside. The best hands down. They were so good I had it as an appetizer and meal. The pork chunks did not disappoint 😋 they were equally delicious. You are served warm rolls and butter as much as you want. I also had a mango mojito and Coco Havana. Watch those drinks they are not for the weak. Overall, 10 out of 10, and I highly recommend.

This restaurant is a good place to go get authentic Cuban food with family or friends. You can get a good variety in the menu. The food is good, the service is good, the atmosphere of this location good as well. Indoors dining area and a Safari Room with a taxidermy collection. They have variety of Cuban drinks as well as Platters to share and lunch specials. It also has some cool Cuban decor and old school paintings of la Havana.

After having dined here a few times I can confidently say the food tastes better each visit! The 5 star is the dish to get with 5 different meats to split (lamb, steak, chicken, etc). Plantains are cooked to perfection - the best I've had. We got each of the three flans - all phenomenal (regular, caramel, coconut). The fried pork (?) cubes are a must. The piña colada has ice cubes and is not a slushy consistency. One of the creamiest I've tasted. Live music up front on Friday & Saturday nights to make you feel as though you're a couple hundred miles south in Cuba 🥁🎻🎶🪇

We found this place on google when we were looking for authentic Cuban food, we sure glad we did! The menu is great with many choices in all traditional flavors. Of course we have to try the Fried Snapper that was mouthwatering! The Tamarindo chicken was great as well. But there no words that could explain how delicious their Flan was, it’s something that you won’t experience anywhere else. Definitely worth the visit and will come back again when we come back to Florida.

First time trying Cuban food. We ordered the Five meat platter, which was good. Nice atmosphere with a view of ducks walking by. The only down side was the staff. Our waiter was the only one that spoke and understood English. We took a breather trying to finish the food and the other waitstaff was trying to take away our plates. Other than that, it was a good experience.

We went here many times years ago. Just return after 10 years since our last visit and was pleasantly surprised to see that nothing had changed. Great Cuban food at reasonable prices and served by a most professional staff. Seriously, the wait staff is as good as in any high-end fine dining restaurant. The place can be both casual and formal at the same time, i guess this would be called casual elegance?. We have never had a bad dish there. Their pork in tamarind sauce and the whole fried snapper are two of our favorites. We go whenever we are in the area, but that is not often enough.

Food was better than the previous time I was here. We loved the bread and the crunchy mariquitas. We ordered two whole snappers for a group of 4 people and we still had some leftovers. We all enjoyed it with the rice and beans.

I went to eat at 9:45pm on 8/12/25. The lady manager turned us away saying “the kitchen closes in 10 minutes and she had a Long day. It was a party of 5 and we were really hungry. I understand your workers want to leave but if that’s the case then close at 9:30. If you are open until 10:00pm you should serve all guests with a smile until 10:00pm

Food 5 star Service 5 star Ambiance 5 star Raoul and John is the two oldest and best waiter ! Highly recommend.

Never again. Very rudely employees There ruin my last Christmas i go on the 24 of December in this Restaurant to celebrate a nice Christmas dinner After we take ours sits thus Restaurant lost the power and a strong smoke fill the restaurant. After 15 min the employees have doing nothing i ask the shift leader and i tell him i can't breve. From the smoke. Hes answer you can leave when you like. I will never go again to this restaurant

This restaurant is a good place to go get authentic Cuban food with family or friends. You can get a good variety in the menu. The food is good, the service is good, the atmosphere of this location good as well. Indoors dining area and a Safari Room with a taxidermy collection. They have variety of Cuban drinks as well as Platters to share and lunch specials. It also has some cool Cuban decor and old school paintings of la Havana.

Beautiful place and I mean absolutely beautiful the little Hen roaming around stole the show , the food was absolutely delicious and our waitress was very kind and attentive

The staff are amazing and the food is spectacular! Prices are reasonable and the quality of the food is excellent. We have been eating at Little Havana Restaurant for a few years and it's an amazing place. There is plenty of parking and a safe place.

Food was delicious and at a great price however the Piña Colada and frozen Sangria were not frozen at all.

Cuban food is a staple in Miami! Whenever I am in the mood for good Cuban food Little Havana is a must. We started off with the ham croquette and ham and cheese empanadas! They were delicious as usual. Reminded me of the Cuban cafeteria by my old middle school. I ordered the Cuba libre and was very disappointed. It was super watery and tasted like bottom shelf liquor. It wasn't good. For dinner I ordered the Cuban chicken dinner. Delicious. The chicken was juicy and seasoned to perfection. The rice and beans complemented the meal well. Portion sizes are also pretty good as I was able to take some home. If you're looking for amazing authentic Cuban food check out Little Havana.

This place did not disappoint. Yummy Cuban food. The bread is delicious and so was my Cuban sandwich. My hubby tried the fish and that was amazing too. Too bad we don't live there to go more often but I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

North Miami - Consistently good. This time I had the vaca frita entree, with black beans, rice and plantains. Generous portions. Reasonable prices. Excellent service and convenient parking. The interior is clean, expansive and comfortable. Still recommended after all these years.

Great staff. Food came out right away. We haven't been here in years but the fried pork cubes are just as tender and seasoned perfectly as they were before. The cuban chicken was garlicky just as I imagined. Delicious. Accompanied with the most delicious black beans, white rice and sweet plantains. we enjoyed our meal and ended it with Tres Leches. It was a generous slice that we shared. As you can see we devoured it before I thought to take a picture. We were in Deerfield which has outdoor seating. So much nicer than the air-conditioning. We'll be back!

A staple in North Miami but recently the food quality has gone down. Wasn't really happy that our food came out way too fast like it was all premade. The food itself was very ehhh. Don't think I'll be going back there

We stopped at Little Havana before heading to the airport in Miami. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good - I enjoyed the beef empanadas! They were seasoned well and served hot. The pork chunks were flavorful as well. The red snapper wasn't the most seasoned -- it could have used a little more marinating. The ambiance was family friendly and laid back. I would definitely go again if in the area.

After seven years of not coming here, we wanted to come back to retry this amazing restaurant we would also come to at least once a week. It was just a ling distance for us to travel to and the parking can be a little bit limited. They had the restaurant nicely decorated for Halloween, so that was pretty cool. We were seated immediately, and our waiter was super attentive and friendly the entire time! For appetizers, we ordered some ham croquettes, which were very tasty. They also gave us complimentary cuban bread. For entrees, we each got something different; everyone enjoyed their dish! I had the grilled fish fillet with moro rice and plantains, and everything complimented each other perfectly. I tried some of my dad's creole fish as well, and the sauce and veggies are seasoned nicely. Lastly for dessert my parents ordered a flan made of dulce de leche, which tasted amazing! It was perfect to satisfy our sweet tooth. Overall, an amazing experience, and we were glad to have tried it again :)

The perfect Cuban restaurant on this beautiful Saturday in North Miami, my girlfriend couldn't have picked the perfect Cuban restaurant to come have a wonderful lunch....Little Havana never disappoints in their service and food, everything is so delicious here, I definitely recommend coming to this restaurant if you are in the North Miami area or in Miami period!!!

I have been going to Little Havana for over 20 year's and enjoy the food always. I usually have the Large Fried Red Snapper (Crispy). The Ox Tail's are always great. My friend's Love comming to LIttle Havana to eat and Celebrate Life. The fish strips and Little Havana Skirt Steak is Awesome. Or try the Chicken Steak with Fried Onion's. On Holiday's especially for Christmas you can order to go the pork Leg, in Spanish, It's called ( Pierna De Puerco). Little Havana 12727 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami, Florida 33181 Phone: 305-899-9069 Email: myhavana@bellsouth.net

Arrived in Miami at dinner time and not wanting to arrive while our hosts (friends) were having their dinner we searched for a spot for a light dinner as we had finished a late lunch only a few hours earlier. Found Little Havana and thought, Miami = Cuban Food. In we went. The place is large and decorated with the trophy heads of wild game, mostly deer. A little weird, but, when in Havana. I ordered the Taste of Havana appetizer (pork, chicken, tamales, fried Yuca, croquettes & Maraquitas) not knowing what Maraquitas were. See the photo. My wife ordered the Havana Salad with Chicken. See the photo. Her chicken was very tasty, recommend it highly. The sampler appetizer plate offered tastes I've not had and I admit one did not 'please' my palette but I do not regret trying new things EVER even if they don't work for me. The rest of my appetizer dinner was quite good. On a funny note, my wife ordered a mojito and I ordered a Jameson's on the rocks. They searched and searched and finally presented me with a bottle of Hennessy asking it that was what I wanted. Heh, when in Cuba perhaps don't ask for Irish Whisky LOL... I ordered a Piña Colada as my wife didn't like the mojito (too much mint for her) and we traded drinks. Overall, a fun experience, the food was good, we'd go back but we'd go back much hungrier than we arrived on this visit.

Food to delicious and food came out fast! Our server greeted us immediately and empanadas were out almost in seconds. We also had, fried red snapper, grilled chicken, and fried pork. I would return if in the Miami area again.

After living in Los Angeles for the last 10 years, I'm so happy to have found this place while visiting home. The black beans and rice are muy delicioso! The free bread they bring out before the meal is perfecto! The service is also friendly and quick. You must visit the bathroom while you are here! Beautiful wall paper.

Food and service was really good, the servers were very attentive, polite and friendly. Music was not suitable for a family environment. Every song while I was there had very EXPLICIT content... I can't tell parents what to do, but I will not bring children to hear that kind of language. I told the manager about it. Hopefully they will be sensitive to the needs of families with children.

Been going to Little Havana for a decade now. Some friends came from NYC and they were craving good Cuban food after much disappointment in South Beach. Went for dinner last night and they loved it. They had ropa vieja, black beans, plantains, fried chicken chunks and more. Service was attentive and the dining space is huge - space was plentiful. If you want good Cuban food, stop by.

Honestly didn't come here with many expectations and I'm glad that I didn't. If I could give a half star rating I would probably rate it a 3.5 The decor / aesthetic is definitely dated and gives circa 1970 Cuban/Miami vibes. The food was solid. Our group ordered a variety of dishes which everyone was please with including the Little Havana Steak and the Little Havana Chicken. The food was flavorful and you got your money's worth with the portion sizes. My low review really boils down to service. The waiter was far from friendly and hospitable. Honestly he looked like he didn't want to be there or serve our large party. I also wasn't a fan of being hoodwinked by a "complimentary photo" that I was taxed $25 for. I would've been more open to it if they would've been up front that there would be a cost for a group photo. Overall, if I'm ever in the area again , I'd probably bite the bullet and go somewhere else as there are plenty of Cuban food options in Miami.

The food here was amazing! Just as delicious as it was years back when we visited. Can't beat this place for great Cuban food and excellent service. Loved the sweet plantains, tasty and tender pork shoulder, black beans and rice and everything else we all ordered.

Felt like home The music, the decor, and the ambiance was amazing. We came from CA which is sometimes hard to find anything outside Mexican food so this was a treat. Shoutout to Estefania or Stephanie who was our waitress and was just so kind and accommodating! We ordered so much of the menu and she and the other waiters took care of us. The plátanos maduros and the yuca fritas were sooooo good. Even the papa fritas were better than McDonalds. The tostones were a little big and and the ropa vieja were good but not our favorites. Nonetheless, I can't wait to come back to try more!

First time I visited this place, this is a nice delicious cuban restaurant. The food was delicious and big portions. The shrimp creoles was very tasty with a portion of white rice and maduros. We were a group of 24 snd food came out quick, service was great.

One of thee tastiest Cuban Food establishments I have had the pleasure of dining in. Being from So Cal, finding a good let alone great Cuban restaurant to dine in is very scarce. This one met all my expectations which left me wanting to go back for more. The menu was large indeed. Many options to choose from. We ordered the Yucca frita which was served with a slightly spicy but very tasty chimichurri type of dipping sauce. We also ordered the chicken soup, the black bean soup and a few combos that had some type of meat variation. All were delicious indeed. If you want great tasting Cuban food, this is a must STOP place to go visit and eat. You won't be disappointed! Kudos to our waitress who was very attentive and never missed a beat with her phenomenal service. The restaurant itself is actually big and can accommodate large groups if needed. Nothing fabulous but very cozy and chill. End result, it made for a fabulous dining experience overall.

I was recommended to come here by a friend. When I first pulled up I was a little worried. I went about a week ago, and the Halloween decorations in here were insane. There is also a room full of exotic animal mounts, there's a crazy fountain outside, and some of the decor in here made it look like an old Italian restaurant. When I saw all this I was a little worried, but I was already inside and I trust my friend's rec. I ordered the Croquetas and the Vaca Frita. The croquettes came out in less than 2 minutes pipping hot. It was like there was someone in the kitchen listening to me ordering and by the time the waiter brought the cooks the order they were already ready (I know they're pre made but it was still impressive how fast and hot they came out). The Vaca Frita was the best I've had in Miami. The mojo flavor was fantastic. Very crispy and still moist. Highly recommend this place.

I've been to this location several times and over the years it has gotten worse. The food was just ok, nothing I will come back to try again. The service was good but not many bilingual people to speak English, which is understandable since it's a Cuban restaurant. If you're coming for the ambiance don't.

Nice little Cuban place, great food. The yuca cheese balls were absolutely delicious, I'd go back just for that. The service was nice and quick. No complaints!

Really good Cuban food in north Miami , we have been clients fir the past 20 years and it only gets better with time! Service is amazing they treat you like family!!! Ambience is nice family oriented.

I ordered the beef empanadas for a light dinner and we relay enjoyed them. The dough was a bit mushier and not crispy. But, we had reheated them. I'd definitely get them again. The meat was seasoned just right and the filling was an adequate amount. I would work on how to fry them. So, the empanada would be a bit more crispy.

Food is always good here! Great value & great taste . Service at lunch time seems to be better and on a weekend. I'll definitely be back.

Omg el carnero aca es el mejor de Miami. Quizas deberian mejorar la calidad del pan, la mayor parte de las veces esta acido. Un amplio menu y buena atencion.

Awesome food Great service Great ambiance Very clean And centrally located I came from Cali and was pleasantly surprised!

Mothers Day weekend 2024. The food is always good you can order anything and clean your plate. The steak is one of my favorites every time they are consistent. They offer photos too with professional photographer ready to take and print all shots for you!

Before I start with this review I'd like to state that I am Cuban and was raised on this food so home cooking is what I'm comparing it too. With that being said, the ambiance is very Cuban with picture of old Cuba and old cars. You even have the rocking chairs to either wait to be seated or help digestion post meal. The servers are friendly and mainly speak Spanish but can also speak "Inglish" if needed. Food is good. You have just about every option available to you. I had the Vaca Frita which is shredded skirt or flank steak boiled then pan fried with onions. It's my go to along with rice and black beans with a side of maduros (fried sweet plantains). Portions are great. I had a hard time finishing everything. Everything was cooked just right. Would recommend if in the area and in the mood for some Cuban food. But remember to leave room for a little cortadito coffee before you leave.

Sunday Brunch with my Dad and sister. Started off with Yuca cheese and Ham croquettes. 10/10 Main Course Snapper - 10/10 5 Star Plate -10/10 it says good for 2 but I think it's good for 2-4 people who can share. We took it to go because it was a lot . Oxtail- 9/10 it's good however there's something missing on the sauce, it's kinda bland taste. 4 Star because , not so much attentiveness on our table and it was not busy at all. Overall food is good.

Awesome ambiance lots of parking delicious food. Must try yucca con queso appetizers. The pork is awesome. Service was excellent!

It was about 9 years ago but I was thinking about it now and this restaurant was absolutely delicious when I'd gone to Florida and tried it back then, I was only a kid but I've always thought I wished I had a chance to go back to Miami sometime and I would love to go there for a meal.

I paid $21 for a dinner of Chicken chunks. It consisted of black beans and white rice with a side of plantains. I only got four chicken chunks a cup of rice and a cup of beans for $21. I called to make sure it wasn't a lunch that was prepared and was told that was the dinner size. I was offered a dessert. I declined, I won't be going back. Totally not worth what I paid. Polo Tropical you can feed a family with the same food for the same exact price.

This place was very good. Great prices. Food came out fast and the lady working the counter was great. She made sure we knew what we ordered.

This was my second time here and once again, the food was amazing ! I had the bees empanada appetizer, the little Havana steak, and the shrimp & chicken in creole sauce. Everything was absolutely delicious ! The steak was perfectly cooked, and the chimichurri sauce went perfectly with it. The chicken and shrimp were so juicy and tasted great. I highly recommend both entrees. The plantains, rice, and beans were equally as delicious as the entrees. Our server was great and the ambiance of the restaurant was pretty casual and friendly.

I don't live near Cuban restaurants anymore so I was so happy this was next to the home we were visiting. I don't eat meat or chicken anymore but that didn't stop me from enjoying good food. I had yucca, tostones, moros y chritianos (didn't eat the pork bits in it) and a Jupiña. It was all delish and filling with me also having leftovers.

Great food Vic's Frita bread Chicken soup Chicken breast rice beans and plantains Always good

Exactly what we were looking for with a day in Miami! Drove down from Fort Lauderdale. Ordered beef chunks and palomilla steak. It was fantastic and very flavorful. We had enough for leftovers. The restaurant is HUGE and decorated nicely.

Great Ambience, amazing service and great tasting authentic Cuban food. A must stop if you're in the Miami area.

Certainly on of the better Cuban food places in Miami. I ate the lamb shank and the kids chicken strips with fries. My 10 year old said it's the best fries and the best chicken strips she has had. Period. Btw this sis my whenever I am Miami to eat joints. We finished with the tres leches and the coconut flan. Both amazing.

So had family in this past week for the Thanksgiving break ... orderd food for 4 people Their prices have become out of control...and the quality of my order was very very disappointing particularly the Lamb shank It was cold ice cold in center ..and tasted old, was 100% re heated in the microwave and tasted like it was sitting in the back of the freezer

Love to bring out of town guests here! Food is delicious, reasonably priced and great selection! I highly recommend the "meat-3 ways"

This is a great spot for excellent fried pork chunks or Ropa Vieja. Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean.