Cuban chow, tropical juices & cocktails in relaxed digs with booths, flat-screens & a deli counter.
"Perhaps in its heyday Molina’s Ranch was a great restaurant. Now, not so much. The huge Cuban classic in Hialeah takes pride in its moro, which is good. But we prefer the things they’re not bragging about—like the free garlic bread or the plantain chips that come with a side of that mojo. Once you move towards the main dishes, the experience plateaus. Their palomilla steak is underseasoned, tough to chew, and relies too much on the side of moro to make up for its flaws. Even though Molina's is a classic, there are plenty of great Cuban restaurants in Miami that you should prioritize instead." - Mariana Trabanino
"Molina’s Ranch is as formal as a Cuban restaurant can get in Hialeah. Probably the most famous place in the neighborhood besides the Hialeah Racetrack, this family-run restaurant has been an institution since 1982. The reason for all this fame? The food. The menu covers all the Cuban classics and then some, taking pride in doing most things in-house. This is evident in their ham croquetas, which are fried fresh and have a paper-thin crispy crust. We love the chicken soup too. The broth comes loaded with chicken, carrots, and noodles, and feels like a big warm hug from your tia. And although rice can sometimes be an afterthought, they make an arroz moro here that will have you ordering seconds. It’s salty, savory rice speckled with black beans and topped with crunchy chicharrons. For dessert, get the crema catalana. The custard is rich and it has a thick burnt sugar crust. " - yuliet llanes
"For more than three decades, Molina’s Ranch has been serving its loyal customers in the heart of Miami. Start with appetizers like the crispy bacalao (codfish) fritters or shrimp stuffed tostones (fried plantains) before digging into standout mains such as the whole fried snapper with fries or the masitas de puerco (fried pork chunks) with moros and yuca. Make sure to save room for dessert, and indulge in a flan not to be missed." - Stacy A. Moya
"For almost thirty years the popular Cuban restaurant has been serving Hialeah locals and tourists alike. Lauded as the restaurant with one of the best arroz moro’s in town, the go-to spot also offers stuffed plantains, baby churrasco and other dishes that won't break the bank." - Eater Staff
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