Caja Caliente - Coral Gables

Caja Caliente, one of the Best Cuban Restaurants in Miami, began as a modest food truck in 2016, but it quickly gained a devoted following for its consistently tasty and home-cooked interpretations of Cuban classics, which were influenced by owner Monica "Mika" Leon's own family recipes. A breezy and laid-back outside patio area where customers could enjoy their flawlessly crispy, fried egg-topped pan con lechón or creative "Cuban tacos" with a cold beer quickly became known as Caja's first non-mobile outlet.

After a few TV commercials and culinary festival appearances, Caja Caliente has expanded to a 1,500 square foot room in Coral Gables with a "tranquilo y tropical" atmosphere. The menu has been expanded to include exciting new dishes like gator tacos and arroz con pollo created by Mika's mother, Lupita.

You might recognize Mika and her mother Lupita from the restaurant's Instagram and their numerous TV appearances, such as on programs like Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern and Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. Despite its celebrity patrons, this little restaurant has an expansive menu that includes everything from inventive disco sandwiches to arroz con pollo to cure hangovers (served in limited quantities, only on the weekends).

Google Rating: 4.4/5.0
Address: 808 Ponce De Leon BlvdMiami33134
Phone: 786-442-8363
Website: https://www.caja-caliente.com/