★★★★★
Best ropa vieja I've had outside of Havana. Live music every night and the mojitos are no joke. The whole snapper is huge — easily feeds two.
Latin & Cuban · Little Havana · Miami
Old's Havana Cuban Bar
& Cocina
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The place
Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina is a Cuban restaurant in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami at 1442 SW 8th St (Calle Ocho). The menu features traditional Cuban dishes including ropa vieja, lechón asado, vaca frita, and whole fried snapper. Live Cuban music and acoustic guitar performances run nightly. The restaurant occupies a retro-themed space with vintage Havana decor and a full bar serving mojitos and Cuban cocktails. Sidewalk seating is available on Calle Ocho. Takeout and delivery are offered through major platforms. The kitchen is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, with service until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are accepted and recommended on weekends due to consistent crowds.
Set squarely on Calle Ocho in the heart of Little Havana, Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina is one of the most photographed restaurants on Miami's most iconic Cuban street. The retro-styled dining room, vintage Havana posters, and nightly live music make it equal parts restaurant, neighborhood bar, and cultural stop — the kind of place where locals trade tables with first-time visitors throughout the evening.
Order the ropa vieja, lechón asado (roast pork), vaca frita, or the whole fried snapper, all served with classic sides of moros, white rice, sweet plantains, and yuca con mojo. Start with croquetas or tostones rellenos, and pair dinner with a house mojito, a Cuba Libre, or a cortadito from the espresso bar. The pressed Cubano sandwich is a popular lunch staple.
Reservations are accepted and recommended on Friday and Saturday nights when live bands play. Street parking is available along SW 8th Street with paid lots and metered spots nearby. Sidewalk seating welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs. Takeout is offered directly and delivery is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.
Live Cuban music nightly
Located on iconic Calle Ocho
Sidewalk seating on SW 8th St
Dog-friendly patio (leashed)
What to expect
Expect a lively, music-filled Cuban dining room on Calle Ocho with traditional plates, strong mojitos, and live guitar or band performances most nights. Service is friendly and fast-paced; weekends draw long waits without a reservation.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Came on a Saturday and the band was incredible. Service was fast even with a packed dining room. Lechón was tender and the tostones rellenos were a perfect starter.
★★★★★
Authentic Cuban food on Calle Ocho — exactly what you want. The Cubano sandwich at lunch is fantastic and the cortadito is the real deal. We'll be back.
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Frequently asked
Does Old's Havana take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are accepted and recommended for Friday and Saturday nights, when live music draws consistent crowds. Walk-ins are welcome but expect a wait on weekends.
Is Old's Havana dog friendly?
Yes — well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the sidewalk tables fronting SW 8th Street. The indoor dining room is not pet-accessible.
Where do I park near Old's Havana?
Metered street parking is available along SW 8th Street and nearby side streets. Several paid surface lots operate within a one-block walk in Little Havana.
What are the most popular dishes at Old's Havana?
Most-ordered items include ropa vieja, lechón asado (roast pork), vaca frita, the whole fried snapper, and the pressed Cubano sandwich. Mojitos are the signature drink.
What are Old's Havana's hours?
Open daily from 11 AM. The kitchen runs until 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Live music typically begins in the evening.
Does Old's Havana offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout can be ordered directly by phone at (786) 518-2196, and delivery is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.
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From Instagram
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