El Exquisito

Opened over a half century ago, El Exquisito Restaurant  has been continuously serving traditional Cuban cuisine to it's Miami community. We are know for serving delicious meals in a quaint environment with a reasonable price to boot...

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  • Phone

    (305) 643-0227

  • Website

    elexquisitomiami.com

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  • Type

    Cuban Restaurant

Address

1510 SW 8th St Miami , FL 33135 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 58


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Miami New Times

Exquisito is conveniently located across the street from Azucar Ice Cream Company, a perfect afternoon involving tostones at Exquisito and then sweet plantain ice cream at Azucar.

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Where you can taste the purest Cuban coffee at it's best. Highly recommended. It's located in Little Havana along the highway. You don't want to miss their cuban coffee .

Simon Steadman

Genuinely great place, super friendly and local, a real gem within little Havana. Try the Cubano . I look back on this place with fond memories.

Hannah Barlow

We had the pork and skirt steak all really good with sides of beans and rice , plantain and yukka . Worth a visit - better than expected!

Matthew Deutsch

If you come on a Tuesday, be sure to try the Tamal special. It's in soup form which is a little different from how most people eat them, but it is just as delicious.

Anna KarEmina

We tried the medianoche sandwich which was good, and some appetizers with minced meat that were not very tasty. Needed to add lots of salt & pepper to make it interesting.

François

The food here was Exquise ! ???????? The meat was dry but it's a matter of taste so not judging it. I would definitely recommend !

Ebrahim Bandookwala

later in the day or evening, order the vaca frita , and ask for a side of malanga, a type of root vegetable , served with mojo , a tangy uber-garlicky sauce.

RoroXV

Great and authentic cuban food . Without the great and authentic cuban smile… But great and authentic cuban food !

Exquisito Restaurant

El Exquisito is only few places that offer Hatuey beer on menu! You must try real taste of Cuba :)

Isabella Kayat

Little hole in the wall place next to the Tower theater . Pollo empanizado is great and A LOT

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

They have an award-winning breakfast but don’t let that make you overlook their “tostones”, “crema de malanga ” or “bistec de palomilla”.

Sebastian Rusk

The BEST Cuban food in Miami! Excellent prices too!

Marcos Alves

Good and unexpensive cuban food . Had a great shrimp and lobster combo. Try the famous sandwiches .

Miami New Times

This family-owned eatery has a rich history in Little Havana. Read more

Elena Nadtochiy

Nice cuban place. Hatuey ale and Vaca Frita (marinated beef ) are must!

Toni Smalls

The chicken & rice is amazing!!! My husband loved the Exquisitto Especial

Liva

I was told this was a typical cuban place. It's simple but I don't think I ordered the right things, I need to go back. Churros were good

Alfred Lui

I thought I know fries but this place proved me wrong. The yuca fries here are just phenomenal.

PALO!

This is my home away from home. My favorite Cuban food in Little Havana. We have a #CubanFoodTweetup the 3rd Friday every month here at 8pm.

Ken

Empanadas are awesome. Served with a side of fries

Lee Simpson

Real good Cuban food . Try the roast pork !

Lisa Spann

The coffee is so sweet and good, the service is fab and with a smile :)

BestOf

Winner of Best Breakfast Special 2011. See more of the best at http://bestof.voiceplaces.com/miami Read more

Emma Court

Try the vaca frita ! You won't regret it.

PALO!

This is my favorite Cuban place in Little Havana. Try the crema de malanga .

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Medianoche Sandwich is to die for! www.miamiculinarytours.com

Jacobo Gómez

One of the best Cuban Sandwiches in Calle 8.

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Best Cuban medianoche in town - www.miamiculinarytours.com

Caleb G

Incredibly friendly , amazing food.

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Wow - this place is a must visit in Little Havana. If you get to go here, tell Juan Miami Culinary Tours says Hi!

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Try their empanadas ! www.miamiculinarytours.com

Regi C

Coffee ☕️ is good.

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Lovely spot for a Cuban breakfast - www.miamiculinarytours.com

Wendy Verbraecken

Cuban food , friendly staff , nice location

Maira Hernandez

Happy Birthday Abuela Nena.

PALO!

Try the Crema de Malanga here @ El Exquisito. It's uncommon, delicious, and good for body and soul.

Carlos Russo

Decent enough Cuban food . Service was slow, but all in all, good lunch spot .

Mirosław Florek

We have tried Vaca Frita ($10.50) and Lechon Asado (9.95). Meat was not very good – dried and not very tasty. The only thing we enjoyed was Maduros . I do not recommend the restaurant .

Dylan Akdeniz

Don't order skirt steak it's a weird cut of meat. Very tough and has no flavor. It not really authentic Cuban food , more of a tourist trap. If you don't speak Spanish you won't get good service .

Phil Hatfield

Try the Cubano .

PALO!

Come to the Cuban Food Tweetup here @ El Exquisito Thursday, Nov. 18 @ 8pm. Mention "PALO!" and get a free beverage or dessert with your order.

Andres Maya

The waitress was rude and told us that unless we eat there, we cannot have only coffee . Take it to go or go somewhere else. The place was empty at the time.

Racky Ross

A bit touristy , but good.

Natalia Dominguez

Best Cuban breakfast in town .

MiamiCulinaryTours.com

Try their malanga frita con mojo . SOBEFOODTOURS.COM

Tony C

Go to the cafeteria side for quicker service

vicequeenmaria

Vaca frita , fried sweet plantains , white rice & black beans . Come hungry!

Tao Tao

Media noche is great

Lazaro Villamil

Breakfast is a great deal must have

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