Miami’s Best Cuban Restaurants

In Miami, Cuban food isn’t just popular — it’s part of the city’s DNA. Waves of Cuban immigrants, especially from the 1960s onward, have shaped the local culture, bringing more than just stories of resilience — they have built a food scene that has become a daily rhythm for everyone, whether Cuban or not. Cafecitos fuel mornings, Cuban bread anchors breakfast tables, and rich milkshakes (mamey, trigo, guanabana) and the classic guava y queso pairing are a nice contrast to some of the city’s trendy, health-focused foods. With sofrito simmering as the soundtrack of Miami kitchens, Cuban cuisine remains both a comfort and a celebration of culture. Below, we’ve mapped out the best Cuban spots in Miami.

New to the map: Ball and Chain, Havana 1957, Tinta y Cafe, Cafe la Trova, and Ricky Bakery. Havana Harry’s was removed since its closure for renovations after a failed restaurant inspection. Locations are listed from north to south.