Miami and Cuban food are practically inseparable. From ventanitas serving cafecitos to family-run restaurants dishing out ropa vieja, lechón asado, and pressed sandwiches, the city offers plenty of ways to experience Cuban cuisine. But not every restaurant deserves a spot on your itinerary. If you’re looking for the best Cuban restaurant in Miami, these five stand out for different reasons. They are also conveniently accessible from Arlo Wynwood, so you’ll have a stylish and comfortable home base for exploring the best Cuban cuisine Miami has to offer.
1. Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop: Best for a Classic Cuban Lunch
Just about 0.7 miles from Arlo Wynwood, Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop earns the top spot for travelers who want an unfussy, genuinely local experience. The long-running counter-service restaurant sits between Wynwood and Edgewater and has built its reputation on generous Cuban sandwiches, breakfast plates, croquetas, and strong Cuban coffee.
Order the Cubano or pan con bistec, then add croquetas and a café con leche. The restaurant keeps things casual and affordable, making it an excellent first stop after leaving the hotel. At roughly a 10-minute walk from Arlo Wynwood, it’s also the easiest restaurant on this list to reach without a car.
2. Old’s Havana: Best for Atmosphere
About 4 miles from Arlo Wynwood, Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina brings Little Havana’s personality to the table. The restaurant surrounds diners with Cuban memorabilia and colorful décor, while its patio creates a lively setting for lunch or dinner. Live Cuban music adds to the experience nightly.
The food doesn’t quite match the city’s elite Cuban kitchens, but its Cuban sandwich makes the trip worthwhile. Choose Old’s Havana when atmosphere matters as much as what’s on your plate. A 15-minute rideshare from Arlo Wynwood typically makes more sense than walking. The restaurant also works well for travelers who want to combine dinner with a stroll along Calle Ocho, where cigar shops, bakeries, galleries, and colorful street art turn the surrounding neighborhood into part of the evening.
3. Puerto Sagua: Best Cuban Restaurant in Miami Beach
For visitors willing to travel beyond mainland Miami, Puerto Sagua Restaurant earns its place as the best Cuban restaurant in Miami Beach on this list. Located at 700 Collins Avenue, the longtime South Beach diner serves classic Cuban comfort food in an old-school setting.
The restaurant sits roughly 5.5 miles from Arlo Wynwood, so plan on taking about a 17-minute rideshare. Once there, order a Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja, or another traditional plate and enjoy a taste of old Miami amid the energy of South Beach. Its location also makes it convenient to pair lunch or dinner with time on the beach or a walk through the Art Deco Historic District.
4. Sanguich: Best Cuban Sandwich
Around 4.5 miles away, a 20-minute rideshare from Arlo Wynwood, Sanguich takes a narrower approach than a traditional Cuban restaurant. Its Calle Ocho location specializes in pressed Cuban sandwiches, with house-prepared ingredients giving classics such as the Cubano plenty of personality. The restaurant confirms that its Calle Ocho location operates daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If your definition of the best Cuban restaurant in Miami starts and ends with the perfect sandwich, Sanguich could easily take first place. Its focused menu also makes it a great stop for a quick lunch before continuing around Little Havana. The restaurant’s straightforward concept makes ordering easy, especially if you’re traveling with someone who wants to sample several Miami classics without sitting through a lengthy meal.
5. Versailles: Best for the Full Miami Experience
Approximately a 25-minute rideshare from Arlo Wynwood, Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine remains the heavyweight institution. The Little Havana landmark has served Cuban food for decades and helped define the neighborhood’s dining culture. Its famous ventanita makes a cafecito and croqueta just as worthwhile as sitting down for a full meal.
Versailles belongs on any serious list of the best restaurants in Little Havana, particularly for first-time visitors. Try ropa vieja, lechón asado, or arroz con pollo, then finish with Cuban coffee. The large dining room makes it a better choice for a full sit-down meal than some of the smaller spots on this list, while the restaurant’s cultural significance adds another layer to the experience.
Plan Your Stay
Whether you want a neighborhood sandwich shop, a lively Little Havana dinner, or the best Cuban restaurant in Miami for a first visit, staying at Arlo Wynwood puts these standout restaurants within easy reach.
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