La Rosa Restaurant

This is where the Cuban Rat Pack would meet and linger over mojitos and arroz con pollo if they ever existed and were still alive today. Because of its high service and joyful atmosphere, which is made even livelier by the resident pianist, it has been "World Famous Since 1970." Dishes feel more special when they've undergone intricate preparations like the kind grandmothers spend hours on. Oxtail and crab-stuffed snapper, lobster thermidor?

It's yours to take. La Rosa, which has been there since the 1960s, gained its allure from its pre-Castro era hospitality, when dining at a white-tablecloth establishment and live music were the norm. The level of service hasn't changed, but the establishment's retro aesthetic has been entirely updated, including changes to the bar, a revamped brunch menu, and a newly introduced happy hour. For elegant parties and two-mojito lunches, La Rosa is still the go-to spot.

Google Rating: 4.4/5.0
Address: 4041 NW 7th StMiami33126
Phone: 305-541-1715
Website: www.larosarestaurantmiami.com