Sarussi Cafeteria and Restaurant

Great sandwhiches and subs. The bread was soft and fillings were just as tasty. I got a Tuna and Sarussi sandwhich and there were both great and big enough to share. Recommend calling in an order instead of doing it online, the service was friendly and helpful. Fresh juices as well.

I absolutely love this place. Food is always crispy and fresh. The flavor Is amazing and nothing will ever compare. The restaurant gives old school vibes and I really enjoy it. The staff is super welcoming! They play good music. I give this a 10/10 just because the food and atmosphere like won’t be found anywhere else.

My partner Augie and I ate lunch at this legendary Miami Cuban restaurant. We had an order of hot thin french fries to start. They were crispy and very tasty. The restaurant obviously changes their frying oil frequently as the fries tasted great. Next we had two different Cuban sandwiches. I had a breaded steak Cuban sandwich with ham, cheese and potato sticks on fresh toasted Cuban bread basted with garlic butter. Augie had a traditional Cuban sandwich. Both sandwiches were magnificent. My breaded steak Cuban sandwich was the best sandwich I've ever had. We'll definitely be back soon ! We recommend SARUSSI SUB SHOP highly !

Great atmosphere with great staff who were very attentive. I had no idea Man V. Food was filmed there but it was cool to see the place was already a hit. I had the original Cuban sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce they use is super good and gives it its unique twist to the Cuban sandwich. The fritanga wrap is another huge hit with the typical plate you would get in a fritanga all in a wrap!

Most authentic Cuban sandwich I've ever tasted

The sandwiches were delicious. Done to perfection. Definitely visit this or the Hialeah location. Your taste buds will not be disappointed.

After a friend hyped up the sandwiches here, I had to come try it out. I can safely say that this is the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever had. From the moment I got it, just the smell alone had me over the moon. Sarussi has been featured on the popular TV show, Man vs. Food. The bread is what you first are mesmerized by. This is glistening in the light and is so fresh and soft. Then the meats - the ham and pork is so flavorful and generously added. The cheese is also super subtle yet adds a great chewiness to the sandwich. The pickles add a nice crunch and tartness to balance the savory and fatty meats and cheese. Finally. The secret sauce. That sauce, so tangy, so thick, and so good. It’s imperative to have for this sandwich alone. Overall, for the best Cuban sandwich known to man, come here. You won’t be disappointed.

Sarussi's hands down has the best Cuban sandwiches I ever had. You can sit wherever you like, which is awesome, but that's not even half the reason for the rating I give it. I ordered the croqueta preparada and the moment I bit into it I was in love. It was such a burst of flavor. The croquetas by themselves were the best I ever had. The service was also great. Our server, Norma, was an absolute sweet heart. She was ontop of things and extremely polite. Word of the wise, it helps to speak Spanish here.

I always order pickup and it's always good and fresh. I happened to arrive early this last time and watched what the ladies do. They definitely work hard and know what they are doing. Nice job the sandwiches are always good and hot!

I was debating between a 3 and a 4. He ordered for us in Spanish, so there should have been no confusion. But there was. We ordered a 16" Ham and Cheese sandwich to share. One side would have no pickles and I would get those extra pickles. SCORE! Well, first we received the plantain chips with some sort of vinegar? Not sure if that is what it is. That is what it tasted like. This was a nice snack. We each ordered a Fanta, again he ordered everything, we received two Crush sodas. Ok, well they exchanged the sodas. When we got the sandwiches, I looked to eat a couple of the pickles. Well, there was one on one half of my 8 inch sandwich. Not only that, there was pork on it. He did not order that. Heck, I could have ordered a ham and cheese sandwich in Spanish. The server had a whole discussion with him. I don't know what she said but she finally took away the sandwich. We got a new one and one to go. The sandwich had a couple pickles on each side, not enough. Anyway, there was also very little of the "special sauce". This happens to be pickle sauce. Anyway, he asked for more for me and I got the whole bottle. I used a LOT. That stuff is delicious and dangerous. :) The sandwich itself was alright. I mean, some of the ham was hot, some of it was cold. Too much confusion and annoyance here. This place has been there for a while. He said it was better with the previous owners. They had a better oven. I would go back.

So I hope this review finds all of you doing well! Well I found myself in the Little Havana area today and after running a few errands I had a craving for a Sarussi sandwich, which has been a staple Cuban sandwich shop here in Miami about as far back as I can remember. This place is really a part of Hispanic Miami history not too mention that these guys were featured on an episode of "Man vs Food" with Adam Richman. That said, me and Sarussi have some all good history from back in the day so I made a point of stopping by for lunch. Location I visited is on SW 8 St and SW 67 Ave, which has been here since 1964. Pretty much the same location I have been visiting since forever; however, they do have other locations now. Not too many issues with Parking today but be warned as on weekdays this place is jumping and parking can be challenging. Plenty of parking in the surrounding areas but the strip mall it is located in has limited parking. Thinking you will just park in the mall across the street.... Think again as your call will get towed, so don't risk it or it will cost you some money. So upon arriving staff were very friendly and greeted me and not too long after I was sitting at the counter. Just a heads up that you may need to practice your survival Spanish while you are here but hey it's Miami right! All part of the experience! Atmosphere here is very typical of most Hispanic cafeterias which as you can imagine hits home for me. No worries on the menu as it is in English. Tables are available but call me nostalgic as sitting at the counter takes me back to my days in high school! So on this occasion I decided to keep it traditional and go with their 8" Pork Sandwich with onions, cheese, potato stick fries and their world famous Sarussi sauce. What can I say but when I took that first bite, it was like visiting an old friend I had not seen in quite some time. I think the angles sang and I heard choir music! It was totally awesome not just because it tasted great which it did but Sarussi has always done a phenomenal job with their bread. It's the perfect combination of warm and soft yet still crunchy. It really ties everything together so well. Not saying that you can't have a bad experience here but for the most part they typically knock it out of the park with their sandwiches. That said, If you really want to round out the Hispanic sandwich experience you may want to order one of their Cuban fruit based shakes. Mamey "aka Sapote" is my favorite but you can never go wrong with a Papaya "aka Fruta Bomba" shake. Rounding out the overall experience today, I ordered a "Cortadito" which is pretty much an Italian macchiato which was very good as well. At its roots this is a multi-generation owned Hispanic business that has been serving the Miami community for as far back as I can remember. If you are visiting Miami or are just in the area and really want to try some Miami history, you definitely want to stop in and give Sarussi's a try. Truthfully, I don't think you will be disappointed! Enjoy and Bon appétit m'es amis!

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Whole restaurant was empty and the food was still terrible. I ordered the Fritanga wrap and they just give you a wrap full of oil and sauce with one scoop of rice with none of the other ingredients then had the audacity saying that's how the items comes. Also their cups are disgusting, I swear they don't wash their cups, cause why the hell did my can of Coke taste like damn oil. I do not recommend this Cuban cuisine place. The other Sarussi has nothing to do with this abysmal, crappy place.

Service: was very good Mamey shake: best I have had in a while in Miami 5 out 5 Empanada beef: 3 out 5 Mariquitas: 4 out 5 Fritanga wrap: 5 out 5 Churrasco Sandwich : 4.5 out of 5

I used to come here a long, long time ago... so today, as I drove by, I decided to turn around and pay Sarussi a visit. It is definitely different from what I remember as far as decor... but the churrasco sandwich was still very decent , and their signature sauce is actually the same. I think that one of their special sandwiches is the Cuban Sarussi, and from what I saw on reviews, I think it still is. Good place overall for a good sandwich and a cold beer. Give it a try when in the area.

After a friend hyped up the sandwiches here, I had to come try it out. I can safely say that this is the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. From the moment I got it, just the smell alone had me over the moon. Sarussi has been featured on the popular TV show, Man vs. Food. The bread is what you first are mesmerized by. This is glistening in the light and is so fresh and soft. Then the meats - the ham and pork is so flavorful and generously added. The cheese is also super subtle yet adds a great chewiness to the sandwich. The pickles add a nice crunch and tartness to balance the savory and fatty meats and cheese. Finally. The secret sauce. That sauce, so tangy, so thick, and so good. It's imperative to have for this sandwich alone. Overall, for the best Cuban sandwich known to man, come here. You won't be disappointed.

Sarussi had a lot of hype back in the day but it has died down. However, the food is as good as it's always been. I love coming here for lunch. Their menu is small but full of solid choices. Their sandwiches are where it's at. My go to order is the churrasco sandwich with their special house sauce and un batido de banana (banana smoothie). SOOOO GOOOD!

Highly recommend their sandwiches this place will never disappoint. Order their original sarussi sandwich and you'll be just fine.

Sarussi Subs has great food. My favorite is the chicken bowl and the steak bowl. The flavors are so delicious with a great avocado and cream sauce to go with the dish. The fried cheese and plantains make the dish very diverse and the food taste yummy and fresh.

This is an OG spot! It came from a recommendation from a cuban who has lived in Miami for 30+ years saying it's delicious. And it sure was, I got the original cuban sandwich. The cuban bread is buttery and perfect! The limonade is fresh and perfectly tart and sweet at the same time. Parking is limited, but as expected for being Calle ocho 8th street OG spot. You're better off getting your sandwich to go at this particular location.

Food and service is great but place looks run down and a bit depressing. Prices are a bit high but given this economy, it's understandable. Let's hope either the new administration in DC, business will get a break.

I heard about this place on IG and was excited to try it. I can honestly say this was by far the worst food I have ever eaten in Miami. We ordered the Fritanga wrap and the Cuban sandwich. The gallon pinto was very flavorless and the churrasco was dry and rubbery. The 'secret sauce' they use taste like salty mayo mixed with cheese sauce. The Cuban sandwich was NOT a traditional Cuban sandwich. It was dry, smothered in margarine (not even real butter) and did not have pork in it. So basically a ham sandwich with Swiss cheese and lathered in margarine which over powered the taste of anything in that sandwich. At a whopping g $23 gif the wrap and $19 for the Cuban sandwich, one wound expect a decent meal. Nope! Mayor fail and lesson learned.

I love these sandwiches. Their spread is Tasty and unique. I feel that eating it it is truly a special treat so whenever I travel I like to purchase a couple for the road!

Came to eat breakfast this morning They were taking very long to even attend me, they serve the guy next to me breakfast, mind you they haven't taken my order. By the time they get to me they tell me the breakfast is over... The lies fly right out of the mouth of the owner that the kitchen was already picked up. Picked up!! Are you closing so early in the morning? No !! The right thing to do is serve the breakfast since I was already there sitting next to the customer which happens to be 3 more co workers Plus we always leave excellent tips. Well the story ends like this. I will never recommend another person to this place. Professional customer service coming from an owner would have been to honor the breakfast. Un Profesional & possibly racist.

Skip this place. Don't let the Man V Food hype fool you. The pan con bistec tastes like pickles and the meat in the fritanga wrap ($22 by the way, for a small wrap) is flavorless and hard. You can get an entire plate of actual fritanga for less than I paid for that wrap. Service was subpar.

Great Cuban sandwich and the staff was very friendly. The place was clean and well managed

Sarussi was one of the first places I ate a Cuban sandwich nearly ten years ago. Apparently August 23rd is National Cuban Sandwich Day and my husband and I found ourselves nearby for dinner. How convenient! We were on the early side of dinner so the place was completely empty. It was clear the staff was enjoying their little break, but we were able to grab their attention to order. We opted for two 8 inch sandwiches - the original Cuban and Vaina Loca which is ropa vieja, beans, maduro, mozzarella, tomato, potato strips and secret sauce. We also opted for tostones to start! Their Cuban sandwich has been featured on shows like Man vs. Food but it's a little different than others because it's not pressed and features "secret sauce." It's also brushed with butter and toasted... Maybe some garlic too? Even so, we enjoyed both of the sandwiches and tostones. The 8 inch is more than enough for one person in my opinion. We ended up taking a little bit to-go of each because we couldn't finish! All in all, Sarussi is a solid casual Cuban spot if you're looking for no-frills grub. I wouldn't say it's the best Cuban sandwich in Miami, but hits the spot if that's what you're craving!

This place is definitely a Miami staple, I've been coming here since I was a kid in the early 90's. The sub style Cuban sandwiches are very unique and delicious. They have their own in house sauce they put on the sandwiches! So fire!

Old stale food. We ordered four Media Noche sandwiches, all four were hard as rocks which means they are old breads. I've heard of this place being a staple for Miami Cubans but it has been let go by a lot. I don't think it's the same it used to be.

Cuban sandwich, with lots of meats, pickles, special sauce and some grease on top of the bread before it is put in the oven. The special sauce is good, it replaces the mayonnaise. Seems to be the place to have a Cuban sandwich, tried others but a bit on the dry side. This was was A-ok!

I've gotten the original sandwich twice with mariquitas & Fried Malanga & it's been delicious both times. Definitely returning soon. Best part is it's 5 minutes from my job. I forgot to take pictures cause I was really hungry lol.

Staff was friendly. Ordered a sandwich. Bread was warm but meat was cold. Cheese couldn't even melt. Asked them to heat it up. They warmed the bread again so it was rock hard. Sent it back a second time since the meat and cheese were still cold. Finished my soda and went to McDonalds.

Some friends had told me that this was the place for the best Cuban sandwich. So hubby and I ventured over on a week day for lunch. The first issue is the parking situation. Small strip shopping center with very limited parking, and no parking allowed around the residential area just behind the restaurant. The place itself is VERY casual, brightly lit, and very colorfully decorated with an odd combination of customer pictures, t-shirts and flags from all over. Although it was pretty empty, it took a while for the waitress to address us. We split the 16" original Cuban sandwich and a lemonade (they didn't have the orange juice). Lemonade was good but a bit expensive at over $5. We finally got the sandwich about 20 minutes later. Definitely a generous portion. It was very crunchy and tasty, but a bit dry. For the second half I ordered additional "sauce" and it made all the difference. Not the traditional Cubano, but good if you want to try something different. Service wasn't "rude" but definitely not friendly and pretty slow. Glad we tried it but probably won't be back...

Great food! Cuban was the best!!! Had a good chicken wrap too! Will definitely come back!

Aside from the Man Vs Food signs everywhere, this place hasn't changed much since I started coming here sometime back in the mid 90s. This is not the usual Cuban sandwich place, for one they don't flatten it in a press; instead they butter it up, toast it, and then they use a sauce that is unique to the Sarussi experience. The sauce is where it's at IMHO, so don't be afraid to ask for the bottle and add more if you want a little bit more of it's magic. Prices are reasonable for a 8" sandwich, and portion size is more than adequate for most people. Service can be hit or miss, but keep in mind, this IS Miami. :)

Ordered the "churrasco" sandwich. Miami native here-- I know churrasco when I see it and that meat in my sandwich is not it. It's palomilla steak. The flavor of the sandwich was not bad but that price tag slapped me silly. Overpriced. Then they pull the whole asking for tips stunt even though you literally just went to pick up the order you called in. Charging me a fee for using apple pay, not putting the ingredients inside the sandwich and charging at full price, and asking for tips? Girl bye.

Hands down the best Cuban sandwich in all of Miami, all of Tampa, all of Florida..... just get the sandwich it's the best damn sandwich in the world period. Nuff said.

This establishment never disappoints! Aside from the fact that they have been around for many years, the Sarrusi Sub and the signature secret sauce has never changed! It is delicious!

The Best Sandwiches in Town! Great prices...awesome service....highly recommend if you're in the area!!!

Several things happened during my visit to this cafeteria. - After I checked in on Yelp, a 20% off coupon came up on my phone. When I showed it to the waitress, said they are not honoring any coupons because they have a new owner. - The Cuban sandwich we got was good, toasty, oven baked, but the bread did not taste fresh, it tasted like day old bread. It had lots of ham, almost no roast pork. - The beef empanada was nice and hot with lots of filling, but it was fried, not baked. - When the waitress was cleaning up our baskets and table, she spilled all the bread crumbs from the basket on my short and the booth where I was seated. I thought...she will be coming in a bit to clean.... No...after like 5 minutes, I had to ask her to please clean up. She was folding silverware..... - Not my greatest Cuban food experience.

Sarussi steak sandwich had too many potatoes and not enough steak. Very expensive sandwich to be mostly potatoes and bread. Disgraceful!

This isn't the most authentic Cuban sandwich, from what I understand, but it was our favorite during our time in Miami. The garlic butter on top makes it super yummy and appealing. We went around 11:30 AM on our way to the airport and our food was prepared quickly and came out hot and fresh. The empanadas the kids got were tasty as well. And to top it off, the service was great, which was especially appreciated when traveling with small children. Recommended!

Had a great lunch today. Sarussi Bistec sandwich was delicious and the Yuka Fries were crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. I would gladly return.

I came here expecting an authentic, "the locals eat here" type of experience but was let down. The Cuban sandwich was off - it was weirdly buttery and garlicky with the wrong type of bread, and the flavors weren't remarkable. The joint definitely has a local diner-esque vibe, but I wish the food quality was there to match.

The sandwich was cold, but the staff was to busy talking with each other, to notice that I needed help. I had to get of my seat twice to get their attention. The customer service was awful. There's another sarussi in bird rd. I'll try that one next time.

Delicious! The Original Cuban! Churros! Cuban Coffee! Food Coma. This place is phenomenal. Service was impeccable despite the language barrier, and I was impressed with how clean the bathrooms were. That's rare these days.

Excellent sandwiches. Got the 16" Churrasco steak sandwich and split it with my wife. Home of the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in Miami and was featured on Man vs Food.

Everyone knows Sarussi is the home of the land of eternal Cuban sandwiches. Bro, a trigo shake and a Cuban sandwich is basically the equivalence of the "Miami passport" so just add a croqueta and you're one of us. Feel free to become easily addicted to their mamey shakes and steak sandwiches because I surely have. I like the 8 inch option which is more promising than the usual half portion found elsewhere and grilled to perfection with loads of customizable fix-ins. One day, I even tried the Caesar salad as a wildcard and I recall tearing it up upon arrival. I do recommend ordering ahead of time so your order is ready when you arrive as sometimes they line gets long during a heavy lunch crowd. Oh, and order the croqueta for good luck and wholesome Cuban nourishment.

Hands down the best Cuban Sandwich in Miami! It's a little pricier than other places, but, you get what you pay for! From the perfect bread, to the sauce that has to have an illicit drug added to it, it is perfect! I always get the original, and love it, so I don't stray from it, but have heard that their others are really good too! This place has been here forever, I remember eating these sandwiches when I was growing up in the 80's, and they're as good now as they were then! Thank you for the amazing eats!

Authentic Cuban cuisine! We were here years ago and couldn't wait to get back! We started with a tamal appetizer and then shared a 16" original Cuban (they are famous for this sandwich). While we were eating our sandwiches, I noticed one of the staff making a peculiar drink from a fruit or vegetable that I didn't recognize. When I asked her what it was she said it was Guarapo which one translated is sugarcane. My curiosity got the best of me so we ordered it and we were surprised at how delicious it was and the health benefits from it! Amazing!

Omg !!!!!! I am here indulging in what taste the best MARIQUITAS I have ever had !!!! I came for the Sarusi sandwich but let me tell you that I had to stop and send this report .., que cosa más rica so tasteful delicious!!!

How about a meal before the Ballgame? Sarussi? Yes! Had ordered two of the steak sarussi sandwich for 3 people To Go. It wasn't very busy on the weekend only 3 other customers in the place. Service was prompt and friendly It tasted very good when hot. It seemed easier to eat since all of the ingredients were sliced thinner. Compared to the other sarussi on W 12th ave. We had only two slices as leftovers for the ride back home the taste was not as good as the flavors were a little diluted and cold and that can be said for any sandwich. A cast iron pan, toaster oven,flat iron press or panini might be the way to breath life back into a cold sarussi sandwich. Food :3 Ambiance :3 no more green and gold now a dark maroon and brown. Service: 4 Location: 2 Value : 4

It had been a long long time since we watched this episode on Man V Food and we finally made it to Miami to give Sarussi's a try! We came in on a weeknight, wednesday I believe, and the place was empty...scary empty...like us and another table were the only tables. but, we figured the area was mostly businesses and everything was closed so what the hell let's give it a go! our waitress was nice, gave good recommendations, and we ordered the Man V Food special sandwich, 8" size, an 8" Churrasco Sandwich, and one Mamey. the man v food sandwich is basically a supersized Cuban, on their delicious special bread, like wow that stuff was great!! The meats were all so tasty, juicy, flavorful, and tender; the sauce had a nice kick to it and so much delicious melty cheese! some mustard pickles and this thing was the bomb.com! my sandwich the churrasco, was also quite simple and amazing! tender juicy chunks of steak, with fritas or thin fried potatoes, sauce, and again the amazing bread toasted to crispy perfection! The mamey was also delicious, first time trying this drink and it was thick, cool, refreshing, and sweet! a great drink to pair with the sandwiches with papaya and other fruity flavors! definitely recommend this place and will return if i ever come back to miami!

One of the best Cuban restaurants I've had, made differently than most other ones in Miami, it has all the same ingredients but they use their own secret mojo sauce which is delicious. This place has been on man vs food, the sandwiches come in giant sizes but mine was regular size I got a small. For dessert I got bunuelos which are fried doughnuts shaped into a long 8 or infinity symbol with a dipping sauce that tastes like straight up simple syrup. It tastes like it's made out of boniato or yucca I think yucca actually, kind of similar to Peruvian picarones. There's also some flavour of anise or fennel seeds very delicious fried and fresh. I also got a cortadito. It's actually extremely delicious donut, they're not very sweet you can dip into the simple syrup at your will

I always order the churrasco sub. The meat is tender and delicious and their bread is fantastic. The employees are all very friendly and the service is very efficient.

Good ol' Sarussi's.... I heart this place. I have been coming here ever since I was a little girl. There is something about their Comino (Cumin) sauce that they use that makes their sandwiches unlike any other. A real Miami treat and opened for over 40 years! Their 8th street location is by far my favorite. Try one of their regular grilled sandwiches or their churrasco wrap or sub.

Not a bad place to come in for sandwiches. This place is clean including their women bathroom. Very spacious and comfortable, I came in on a Monday around noon and it was not as packed as I thought it would be. The only problem is parking, if you are going to park on the side, make sure you back in instead of pulling forward. Backing out is dangerous because of oncoming cars, plus it's hard to see. I came in for the Cuban original sandwich (Man vs Food) with everything on it. I seriously did not taste the special sauce that everyone was raving about. I guess they put too little on. I also got a side of french fries and the smallest size they got is the size of the basket. The sandwich was very tasty, toasty on top with a brush of either butter or garlic glazed on top of the bread. I got the 8 inch sub which was the smallest, I didn't finish it, had to take the other half home. They have other dishes and subs here as well, I will have to come back for those. The waitresses were very attentive!

After lying in bed watching reruns of man vs food, I decided to get up and take a drive to Miami to check this Sarussi place out. I tend to follow Adam Richmond around and have to say he has let me down a few times in the past. Fortunately this time wasn't one of them. Sarussi is known for there secret sauce that they add to a good majority of their sandwiches. I ordered the original which is basically a cuban sandwich with secret sauce instead of mustard and mayo. It was very good, interesting and garlicky. The ham was more deli style instead of the fresh thick cut kind but all and all a good sandwich. If you're in the mood for a new twist on an old favorite I suggest you drop by. I'll probably be back to explore some other menu options.