Little Havana

Little Havana the tourist part on 8th street is awesome. But the neighborhood is large. The closer to brickell and the roads, the better but that's my opinion. I lived there before I moved to my beloved The roads.... But going more west you're dealing with a third world country situation. I would be thinking it has gotten better over the years but it's the opposite, all the influx of money from New York and California pushed the poor west and it's really sad to see the homeless situation now. I hope it cleans up. They are making changes but the people have to come along and unfortunately that's not always the case

Great experience. Love the wall art. Amazing restaurants and shops. Restaurants had live bands/ music. Mojitos and empanadas are a must.

I loved here. AMO aqui. I enjoyed very Spanish and Cuban culture. There were a lot of restaraunts and suvenier shops. I felt history. I loved the chickens. They were so adrable that I could not eat them!

A staple when visiting Miami. It was a short Uber ride from downtown Brickell-Downtown. I'm sure you could also utilize the public transportation if you don't have a car. This is my second time visiting and actually was able to walk along and see what was to offer. The main area is a couple blocks. Could be more but from the view, it only seemed lively is a certain stretch. Loads of restaurants, and shops. A must stop in for Cuban food. Seemed more like it was holiday maker than locals which could be true. There's a visitor center in the heart of the strip. If you're in town, a quick stroll along is recommended.

You really feel like you transformed into Havana here. So much culture so much history! Really amazing place to visit. So many food places, shops, cigars, and more. Domino park is very cool and I definitely recommend coming here for the day! Lots to see and do and learn about.

Highly recommend little Havana restaurant. The restaurant is huge and instantly greeted by the hostess. The room we were in had several taxidermy animals on the wall which made it really interesting for a Cuban restaurant. The beef empanada was flavorful and I wish I got one to take home. My dinner was flavorful with a side of chimichurri. The new plantain chips came with mojo sauce that had a strong taste of garlic. I love garlic but it was overpowering that it made tarte. The staff came to the table several times and not just our waiter. Any time a staff member walked past the table, they stopped to ask if we needed anything. For a party of 4 with several appetizers, 3 soda's and all getting an entire the bill was only $90 which for Miami and the amount of food we got was a fantastic price.

Little Havana is such a colorful place to be in South Florida. I miss my visits even though I had a language barrier in some places. The cultural diversity in South Florida makes life interesting. I think that's why I love NYC too. Definitely dine somewhere that has a great Cuban sandwich. If you enjoy a Cuban Cigar you're in the right place. If you like to go out dancing I'm sure you can find enjoyment in the nightlife. Happy Memories for me of Little Havana. Thanks to Yelp Friend May for bringing this page to my attention.

"Calle Ocho" Calle Ocho is a cool block in Miami and is located in the Little Havana neighborhood in the western part of Miami, a 3 square-mile hub of Cuban culture and rich history. Calle Ocho is the heart of the district, and the busy street cuts right through the center. I had planned a two-day of scheduled attractions with our Sightseeing Pass. The first attraction was Little Havana Adventure which brought us here to SW 8th Street ("Calle Ocho"). As luck would have it the tour guide for Little Havana cancelled because he has Covid! Bummer so we did our own exploring and we had a great time! We enjoyed the following in Little Havana: famous Bay of Pigs monument famous Domino Park Tower Theater, one of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks enjoyed the food at the Gay8 Festival (2/19) Havana Rooster Collection had the best ice cream at Azucar had delicious empanadas at Party Cake Bakery purchased Cuban coffee grounds checked out a cigar store What's Up With the Roosters?? We found parking on a side street and walked about a block to 8th Street... as we drew closer we saw the first of many rooster sculptures right outside Starbucks... then many more as we passed 17th Avenue. There were sculptures as well as real roosters! These roosters represent strength and power and is an important animal in Cuban culture. Loved seeing the thriving Latin culture in Little Havana! Between 12th and 27th Avenues, is considered the heart and center of social life in Little Havana. Most of the neighborhood's festivals and events happen along this main strip like the Gay8 Festival we accidentally happened into. Review #2894

This is actually my second time visiting . Only place in Miami I have visited twice is Little Havana ! I loveee this place . The people, the culture, the music , the food , lots of places to shop ! I end up buying a lot from here . Altho I have realized this place has changed a lot in a year , it's a good change & gave me a reason to stay there longer ! If you are visiting Miami, please do not miss this place .

My mother mentioned to me she wanted to go to Little Havana as she came to Florida plenty of times, but has never been to Little Havana so we decided to go to check it off are bucket list. Little Havana is full of life and really demonstrates there culture, vibrancy, art galleries, and restaurants. Domino Park in my opinion was the best thing to see. These people take Domino's very seriously. They are into the game but at the same there having a great time, being apart of the community, and the visitors get to enjoy the culture.

Little Havana in Miami is a place like no other. It runs west of Downtown and Brickell all the way to Douglas Avenue. It's flanked by the Miami River to the north and Coral Way to the south. Little Havana was created when Miami saw an influx of Cuban migration in the 1950's but even more so after Castro came into power. By the 1960's, this area was predominantly Latino and Little Havana was born. Today you can soak in the historic culture of this vibrant community by visiting restaurants, bakeries, fruit stands, cigar shops, rum bars, art galleries, and music venues. In 2017, Little Havana was declared a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Some of the must visit places in Little Havana include Versailles, a Cuban restaurant established in 1971 serving authentic cuisine and popular for its bakery La Ventanita where you have to indulge in guava pastelitos. Calle Ocho which runs between 13th and 17th streets is the most famous street in a little Havana. Pit Bull immortalized the street in his song "I Know You Want Me.." Look down for the Walk of Fame which is Little Havana's version of Hollywood's stars. The stars here feature Latin musicians and telenovela stars like Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, and Celia Cruz. Maximo Gomez Park also known as Domino park is another Little Havana landmark named after a famous soldier who fought for Cuban Independence from Spain. Dominoes is a popular game in Cuba and the park is always packed with people playing. Azucar is the perfect stop for ice cream. Indulge in their number one flavor, Abuela Maria made with guava, cream cheese, and Maria cookies. Next to Azucar is the historic 1935 bar, Ball & Chain for live music and a fantastic mojito. For the perfect Cuban sandwich head to Sanguich de Miami and learn about Cuban history at Cuban Memorial Park where you can view the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade, for the exiles who died during the Bay of Pigs Invasion; monuments to Cuban and Cuban American icons, a José Martí memorial, and a Madonna shrine. Little Havana is easily walkable and if you score metered street you can explore by foot. You can also book one of the tours like the Little Havana Food and Walking tour with Miami Culinary Tours or one of the Little Havana Cultural Walking Tours. On the third Friday of every month come out for Viernes Culturales, Cultural Friday. This block party has been running for 22 years and features music, art, history, and food. However you choose to explore Little Havana, you can count on delicious food, refreshing drinks, lively music, and the hot Miami sun.

Asere !! Que bola ??? Finally visited this historic and popular distinct here in Miami. You never visited Miami if you didn't go here in Little Havana. Little Havana was the place of refuge when exiles from Cuban revolution when Fidel Castro took over the beautiful country of Cuba and made it totalitarian dictatorship government. How sad it was then when Cuba was one great destination for ppl in our country to visit as a vacation spot. Rich in history, there's a monument for the fallen Cuban exiles who tried to retake their country with some help from US. Bay of pigs was a monumental failure. We got here and they were celebrating a Latin GayOcho which is their version of gay pride day here. There were pop ups and food vendor all over Latin America, we get to try these foods from South American, central and Caribbean as well. A must visit. Like I said . You never been in Miami if you don't come here at little Havana

During a 5 day stay in Miami, we came here for part of 2 days. Little Havana was one of the highlights of our visit. We took a tour the first day we visited, and I highly recommend doing this to learn the history of Little Havana so you notice & appreciate the area even more. We did a food tour, and we were happy we did. There are so many places to eat, get coffee, drink alcohol drinks, purchase cigars, buy clothes, or just look at the art and listen to Cuban music. At times you feel like you are in a different country while you enjoy the culture of Little Havana. Parking is difficult to find. We were lucky enough to find a small parking lot a block or two away from 8th where we paid by the hour. This is a must-see place for any trip to Miami. We felt completely safe and will go back again the next time we are in Miami.

What a great, vibrant area. Needs cleaned up as there is lots of trash in the streets and on the sidewalks. Which is sad because it is a very neat area. Lots of little shops for food, drinks, souvenirs, etc... definitely worth a stop. We stopped in the visitor center aka gift shop which has some neat shops. And yes, I bought a t-shirt. Lol. Who can pass up a chicken on a shirt. Had a great time 99% of the time. Watch out for Ball and Chain though. They pick and choose who they let in. Not worth the trouble.

Vibrant community, wonderful culture, great neighborhood and indeed a place that is full of color and interesting people. Must visit place and you will not be disappointed with their food/cuisine!

Little Havana is in so many ways the cultural center of Miami and also in so many ways, the heart of Miami. Little Havana started coming into its own back in the 1960's as the area seen an influx of people from Cuba seeking refuge from Castro's regime in Cuba and started forging a life in Miami. Little Havana is a vibrant community that is an amazing place to check out. Grab a Cuban meal while there. Maybe grab a Cuban fuel, the stuff is like rocket fuel. I would definitely recommend grabbing a Cuban sandwich and a papa rellena (a stuffed potato ball). This meal, at least to me, is one of the culinary wonders of Cuban cuisine. If you find yourself in Miami, you have to check out Little Havana. Overall, I will give it a rating of five stars and Little Havana has definitely earned my recommendation.

This Miami neighborhood is famous as the cultural and political capital of Cuban Americans. Calle Ocho or SW 8th Street is the heart of Little Havana. It is a great place to enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, culture and the shops. Also famous for the one day Calle Ocho Music Festival in March. One of the largest in the world.

Little Havana is a special existence in Miami. The street is not long, shops and murals on the street are unique. There is also a monument to the Bay of Pigs Invasion. 1961, April 17, the 2506 regiment, these are the numbers engraved in the hearts of older Cubans, because it affected the history of Cuba. Tour guides also spent a lot of time in front of this monument to explain the bitterness of the history. Buy a cup of authentic Mojito, and wander along the street. There are many small shops, and tourists are very willing to spend money. Wait on long line patiently for a cup of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, sit down for a cup of Cuban coffee , when the time slows down, there will be a Cuban story in the slow motion: a worker had his head down to concentrate on rolling Cuban cigars; elderly people gathered to enjoy playing mahjong in a small park; lady in red dresses dancing Salsa in a mural; cockfighting Cubaalaya wearing the stars and stripes stands on the street; all gradually brought together to link to the collective memories of Cubans in the 1960s. I quickly replenished China at that time, and only thought of the brown Cuban sugar and the song "Beautiful Havana", I felt a bit sour. The history is too heavy, Cubans should dance Salsa happily. We had famous Cuban sandwich for lunch. The foodie Anthony Bourdain, who passed away few years ago, once introduced this Cuban sandwich called Cubano. The bread is roasted very crunchy and contains two types of meat including Ham and low-temperature slow-roasted pork, plus cheese and pickled cucumber , it is very tasty and flavorful.

Tons of restaurants and shops here. They have festivals down this street throughout the year as well. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

Definitely a must visit while in Miami. This was our first visit here and we mainly came to buy cigars from the Cigar Factory, but stayed most of the day to enjoy the live music, delicious Cuban food and to experience Little Havana. Parking is easily found throughout with several lots, and street parking, both which are paid through an app. Many roosters roaming the streets and great murals hidden on business walls, so keep an eye out. Restaurants are every few feet with live music, entertainment, great beer, mojitos and food, you can't go wrong anywhere. A few cigar bars that were really fun and everyone was friendly. If you have a sweet tooth like me, definitely stop for homemade Cuban Ice Cream, and enjoy !

Little Havana, also called Calle 8 is a neighborhood with a large Cuban population. The area is not a dangerous place, and in fact is an incredible, vibrant, colorful, and culturally rich place to visit. Take the regular precautions that you would normally take in visiting a new place and have respect for the locals and you will have a wonderful time visiting Little Havana. There are many restaurants, bakeries, shops, ice cream parlors, etc. Just wander around and immerse yourself in the culture of this great Miami neighborhood.

Great place in Miami with lots of culture and good dining scene. Went there with two other females and didn't feel unsafe at night.

Little Havana is a small walking area where tons of art can be seen on walls throughout this district. It's residential with small businesses and great restaurants. However the streets along and between can have a lot of traffic through rush hour. A good thing to know is street parking is cheaper than beach areas and paid via an app. I'd return just to eat more food, and perhaps next time have some company, so we can hangout outdoors at those Cuban cigar bars. I saw one with an exterior that looked pretty cute, and cool inside its museum.

Little Havana has many picture worthy spots, but this one by far is my favorite. It is on Calle Ocho. Look for the large rooster in front of a small alleyway. There are a few giant roosters that are beautifully painted, as well as pictures and other neat artifacts that are hung along the walls. Be sure to walk all the way through until you reach the parking lot on the other side so that you can experience all the murals and fine art.

I imagine this neighborhood is a little taste of what Cuba's like. Area is very congested and parking is limited. Luckily we came during the week and found a very small parking lot which was priced up the gazoo (10.00/hr). Lots of little independent owned bakeries, restaurants, and stores but was surprised to find chains like Mickey D's and Domino's around as well. I didn't feel unsafe but it was just too congested for me and what's with all the people crossing the streets in between cars? Must be a Florida thing cause we also encountered that in Ft. Lauderdale. Glad I experienced the neighborhood but touristy places are not my thing.

My Havana is not all that little, but that's beside the point. Miami is full of vibrant electric amazing and unique districts which are nothing like the vast majority of the United States, and Little Havana is right at the top of the list of neighbourhoods that you should check out when you are down here in Miami. It might even be #1 on the list, all things considered. Come and see for yourself how the wonderful Cuban flavour and all of the great food and drinks and desserts and nightlife and just the atmosphere here all combine into a truly amazing experience, which really does feel more like Cuba than Florida - and for that reason I love it.

Hubs didn't want to leave Miami without getting his dose of Little Havana. Just a bit off the grid from our hotel in Miami Beach, this was as close to Cuba as he and I were going to get. You get the odd rush and warmness from folks here. Little Havana is celebrated for its roots, which run deep. We parked our car on one end of Calle Ocho and walked several blocks to window shop the endless Cubavera shirt spots, Cigar shops and so many restaurants on both sides of the strip. Art has also taken shape and plays a big part in the area. There's even a Cuban Walk of Fame. In essence, we walked a few blocks and called it a day because all I wanted to do is escape the heavy crowds and lounge in my hotel or be elsewhere. It was good to visit and experience Little Havana- without needing passports.

Loved the food and drinks @little havana in Miami ,Florida The staff were so friendly and amazing

Great place to get the Little Havana experience. Try the mojo and the Cuban sandwich

"Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh-na-na" is what I have to say. I did leave a part of me here. It was such a great experience. I expected it to be more grand and big, but for its size, it does pack a punch. My friend and I found some great things in this area and had some of the best food here too. We vouched that we would be back again during our next trip and this will be on the top of the list. Most of my 5 star reviews for miami are located in this area. I'm truly going to miss being away from all the good food and drinks that I got to try here. I'll be back soon~

My favorite part of Miami!!!! Every time we go we stop either on the way to the Keys or on our way home. Great food. Great people. Easy walk from one end of 8th street to the other. I think this is the most authentic Latin food in the country. Have a great meal and drink and enjoy all the incredible murals along calle ocho.

Fun and hip area that is everything Cuban. A plethora of shops, restaurants and experiences. Can see cigars being made and enjoy one as well. Walking tours available. It can get really busy so best time to go is early afternoon Monday-Thursday. Won't be disappointed!