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Places in Little Havana
Our picks in Little Havana. Read the Little Havana guide.
7 places
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Where to eat and drink in Little Havana
Live Latin music
Ball & Chain
Editor's favoriteHistoric music and cocktail venue mixing live performances, dancing and Cuban-inspired food.
Tip: Live music runs from afternoon into the night; check the show calendar. Wednesday nights include a free salsa class.
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM–12 AM · Tue–Thu 11 AM–1 AM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–3 AM · Sun 11 AM–1 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Valet on site; street parking fills fast on weekends and late nights (Ball & Chain)
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban-inspired ice cream
Azucar Ice Cream Company
Small-batch ice cream counter serving familiar Cuban-inspired flavors and seasonal specials.
Tip: Domino Park is a short walk east, so pair a scoop with a look at the games.
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 11 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1503 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban restaurant
Versailles Restaurant
A long-running gathering place known for Cuban food and the ventanita coffee window.
Tip: Order a cafecito at La Ventanita, the walk-up coffee window. It sits about 20 blocks west of the main Calle Ocho stretch.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–12 AM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 AM · Sun 9 AM–12 AM
- Cost
- $$
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). A third-party stop list shows stops along SW 8th St out to SW 36th Ct.
- Waterfront
- No
3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteTraditional Cuban cafe
El Pub Restaurant
Family-run Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1996, serving croquetas, sandwiches and cafe con leche.
Tip: An easy breakfast stop near the central Calle Ocho walk; posted hours differ between sources, so check before a late visit.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteNeighborhood fruit stand
Los Pinareños Fruteria
Old-fashioned produce and juice stand known for tropical fruit and freshly made drinks.
Tip: Daytime stop for fresh juices and coconuts; fruit changes day to day, and listings disagree on closing time, so go early.
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- Street parking; Apple Maps lists validated parking
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1334 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban seafood restaurant
Sala'o Cuban Restaurant
Colorful Cuban seafood dining with live entertainment and a lively social atmosphere.
Tip: Live music and salsa dancing are part of the night; book a table if you want a good view of the show.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12 PM–11 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–2 AM · Sun 12 PM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
1642 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Open in MapsOfficial siteCuban sandwich specialist
Sanguich Calle Ocho
Small sandwich counter that treats the classic Cubano and medianoche with unusual care.
Tip: Sanguich also has Bayside, Coral Gables, Little Haiti and Aventura shops, so check you have the Calle Ocho address.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Metered street parking on SW 8th St and side streets; fills fast on weekends and late nights.
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Little Havana route along SW 8th St (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.