One of my all time favorite restaurants in Florida has got to be Little Havana. Their Cuban food has the true ring of authenticity. Every visit to South Florida demands a visit. And, while it might not actually be located on Calle Ocho, their food will take you straight to Cuba.
Setting: The large dining room has the feel of Cuba. Huge wooden chairs upholstered with well-worn leather pair up with the white linen covered tables for a relaxed yet casually elegant feel.
Staff: Incredibly friendly and helpful to those who might need a bit of guidance. And, to those who want to linger over an addictive cafe cubano at the end of your meal, you will never be rushed!
The Food:
Roast Pork — Out of this World — Delicious and tender pork with a drizzle of pan juices and garnished with a wedge of crisp fried skin.
Ropa Vieja — Shredded beef and onions in a thin tomato sauce
Bistec Empanizado — A thin steak, breaded and fried, topped with garlic sauce and garnished with lime
Bistec de Pollo Empanizado — Fried breaded chicken with garlic sauce and garnished with lime
Palomilla Steak — Cuban steak with a light mojo marinade and garnished with lime
Picadillo — ground beef braised in a tangy tomato sauce with olives
Side items: fried yuca, fried ripe plantains, plantain chips, croquettes, and last but not least, boiled yuca with mojo
And, for dessert: cafe cubano and coconut flan
The Stars of the Day: Roast Pork with fried ripe plantains AND cafe cubano with coconut flan
Little Havana
12727 Biscayne Blvd.
North Miami, FL 33181
Phone: (305) 899-9069
