Tumbao

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was very welcoming. The place is beautiful and truly captures the spirit of Cuban culture. Highly recommend!

Go here for authentic Cuban food! Highly recommend! The Cuban sandwich was excellent with multiple flavors. And we had an authentic appetizer, see picture. Service was exceptional and the waitresses were very nice.

Tumbao Calle 8 is an absolute gem in the heart of Little Havana. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by a vibrant atmosphere that perfectly blends Cuban tradition with a modern, stylish touch. The music, the décor, and the energy make you feel instantly connected to the soul of Calle Ocho. The food is outstanding — rich, authentic flavors with a creative twist. Every dish is beautifully presented, full of freshness, and clearly made with care and passion. You can taste the love for Cuban cuisine in every bite. The cocktails deserve special recognition. Refreshing, well-balanced, and full of Caribbean flair, they elevate the entire dining experience and pair perfectly with the menu. What truly sets Tumbao apart is the service. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, making you feel at home from start to finish. Tumbao Calle 8 is not just a restaurant — it’s an experience. A must-visit spot whether you’re exploring Little Havana, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving exceptional Cuban food and vibes. Highly recommended. 🌴🔥

I love Daniel. Charlie was our bartender and Jennifer was our hostess. The food was exceptional ! Theservice was great especially the waiter, Daniel, who is easy on the eyes and provided wonderful service. If I lived in the area, I would be here at least once a week. Made my day -

The most amazing place in Little Havana! It has a vegetarian menu and honestly the food is so fresh I was amazed. I had the best mango juice I have ever had; it was so fresh! The music is nice; it’s a very relaxed atmosphere and the staff are great at making recommendations on the menu too based on your taste. Absolutely lovely place I’d highly recommend and will definitely come back! If you’re looking for fresh food, good music and good service then this is the place to be

Imagine looking for a place to grab a quick bite before a meeting and landing in a great little place that makes you want to come back! I indulged and ordered a "Cuba Libre" because when in Rome. 😊🍹 It was well balanced, not too sweet and with plenty of lime. Very nice. I also ordered the Havana Street Snack. It comes with side condiments, croutons, and a spicy sauce. The sauce is actually spicy but not too hot. It's got a smokey and earthy flavor and it's a good pairing for the main event, the Havana Street Snack. It's essentially a meat croquette sandwich. It's rich and delicious! 😋🤤 The ambiance was also very good. The music not too loud but still got your feet moving. 🕺 To top it off, the staff was very attentive and nice to me. All in all it was a great experience!

Excellent food, especially the flan, outstanding service and best mojito we’ve ever had! Bartender is truly skilled. Also entertainment was lovely.

Ahhhhh-mazing!! Great mojitos mango, coconut and watermelon in that order, veggie tacos were absolutely out of this world. Empanadas equally amazing the beef was my favourite, need to come back to try more!!

This restaurant was amazing! Customer care was great. We enjoyed mojitos, they were very refreshing! They offered us a sampling of their Pumpkin Cream soup, it was delicious. We enjoyed their empanadas with a Cuban sandwich that came with fried plantains. It was great! Afterwards we had a Cuban coffee, we wanted a new experience. They just didn't let us down. Ambiance was good, service was good. Definitely recommend if you're in Miami and on calle ocho

I took my out-of-town friend here as the rating is pretty good, and it was such a disappointment, I felt embarrassed that she may think this is the best Miami can offer. We had the baby lamb riblets, and I'd say that this is the toughest lamb chop I had ever had in my life. Once we started cutting into it we knew it was overcooked, and after sawing through the meat we could see it was all well done and grey. The little pig feast was no better. It must be a five year old piglet to yield meat this dry and tough. The seafood casserole is a nice portion, the flavor was good, but again the chef overcooked the ingredients. Overpriced for very mediocre food.

Stopped here by accident. Was actually looking for La Taverna. It must have been an ownership change or a rebrand. We stopped here for lunch. Food is delicious, but a bit pricey. There's a nice mix of Cuban food with infusions of other island food influence. We got the empanada and curry chicken for the kids. Somehow, the food made them take a break from playing dominoes at the table. That should say something. Based on the heavy music equipment in the background and the giant TV, I'm assuming this place is turnt up later in the day! It gives off vibes of banging night spot. Whether that's true or not, that's not for me to ever find out lol. I'll just enjoy the decorations and the cultural influence of the tables and artistic design that make it a cool spot to swing by for lunch and take in the sights of Calle Ocho.... The lunch crowd is very clearly tourist industry.I suggest swinging by this place without your Patagonia sling and your travel pants. Try to look like you actually live somewhere nearby lol. Just kidding we know you are tourists. We know you're stopping by to try Cuban food. Just own it and make sure to remember put on some block when you're traveling and seeing sites lol. Looking at you old guy with the fishing shirt (literally). Somehow I'm first Yelper to review this place?!? How is that even possible??

Super chill ambiance. I had a great experience after attending the yearly Calle 8 event. Lots of people inside the restaurant eating. I had 1 last beer for the night with some friends. The walls are whimsical and loud Latin music is playing in the background. *Note: service charge is already included.

Spectacular experience. The service was warm and inviting, the food was exceptional, and the entertainment and ambiance was superb. The restaurant is small and cozy with a small area dedicated to live entertainment that night. They seated our party of 3 immediately and were very friendly. The menu had some unique and flavorful options as well as classic dishes. We ended up getting the octopus and oxtail appetizers, lamb ribblets, and empanadas. The octopus was seared beautifully in a delicious sauce. The oxtail was soft and shredded with a hearty flavor in mini tostada-like croquettes. The lamb was rich and meaty and the empanadas were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The two-person band was fantastic, they played all the salsa and bachata greatest hits. Everyone in the restaurant was lively and having a great time. It was a wonderful night!

Food was not very good to me. The Cuban sandwich is just mediocre and they said they serve oxtails is horrible.

Fresh mint lemonade is so good. Food portions great for price. Good service. Clean atmosphere.

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing music ! Probably the most authentic and cool place on all of 8th street (Calle Ocho). The lamb is absolutely delicious!

Very nice place. Great food and nice ambiance. We will definitely come back again in the future.

Highly recommend Tumabo reataurant. The delicious food combined with the excellent service makes Tumbao a must if you are looking to have a great time.

Thank you for having us and accommodating my party of 12 last min. The food, service and Ambiance were great! My server Jennifer, Melissa & Charley made this experience very pleasant. Will be back soon :)

This is my first time in Miami. Jennifer, Louis (fabulous bartender) and our wonderful waitress Jenny were friendly, and the food is awesome!!!

a must beautiful decor , friendly staff and great food We whare a meal with abs app plenty of food mojito great room

I've never been to a Cuban restaurant were you feel so close to my roots. This Cuban Fusion Cuisine Restaurant is a truly hidden gem in Little Havana. Live Music on Saturday night is a must visit.

Absolutely amazing. Great food, fantastic drinks and terrific service. Will definitely visit again.

Excellent Cuban Food. Creative with a perfect home made taste. Everything from the appetizers, to the cocktails, entrees and desserts was top notch delicious. The staff is young, dynamic, and very friendly. We came on Sunday and the DJ was fantastic! The music added to the whole atmosphere in a seamless way.. not too loud, great variety. Can't wait to come back!

I work in food service, so know some food and I can't say enough good things about this place, the food and drinks were phenomenal and the staff incredibly friendly and accommodating. We came back 2 days in a row it was so good.