"Cited as a true Miami institution and the go-to spot for Cuban food—recommended for authentic Cuban cuisine in Little Havana." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A serious Miami establishment, Versailles Restaurant is hard to miss when cruising down 8th Street. Dubbed the “World’s Most Famous Cuban Restaurant,” it’s the place to go for a Cuban food fix. Stop at La Ventanita (an outdoor ordering window) for a quick cafecito or croqueta, or sit inside and order a full meal. It’s open until 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, making it perfect for late-night comfort food." - Allison Ramirez
"A Cuban coffeehouse staple offering strong Cuban coffee and classic Cuban sandwiches, representing the city’s deep Cuban culinary influence in a familiar, fast-casual format." - Rachel Chang
"A classic Cuban joint perfect for pastries and coffees to start your day."
"The Versailles host stand looks like a rugby scrum and most of the food isn’t worth the trouble anyway. So do the smart thing: skip that mayhem and go next door to Versailles Bakery, where you can get the best of Versailles with none of the nonsense. Not only are the cafecito workers there the best, they also have one of our favorite pastelitos in the city. It’s right next to the restaurant, and even though it's missing those notorious Versailles mirrors, walking in here is like diving head first into the deep end of the Miami Cuban-American experience. There’s usually a line, but the bakery runs on a deli ticket system and moves quickly. You can eat your empanadas and croquetas on one of their many bistro tables, or take it all home in a pastry box." - Virginia Otazo