Latin dance lessons at Ball & Chain

Planning an evening of free dancing lessons at Little Havana hotspot Ball & Chain is a great idea if your date has killer steps but your abilities are at best below average. This is one of cheap date ideas in Miami. Avoid becoming the member of your group who stands by the wall while the others are tearing up the dance floor. The free salsa or bachata lessons at Little Havana hotspot Ball & Chain begin at 9 p.m. most nights of the week and are instructed by a rotating crew of professionals (be sure to check Insta for their latest offerings). Arrive early to fill up on two-for-one mojitos to boost your bravery (happy hour runs from 4 to 7pm).

One of the best Cuban sandwiches in the city can be found at Sanguich de Miami, so start the evening there for late lunch or early dinner. The media noche, the somewhat sweeter sibling of the Cubano, is a deal for about $10, especially if you decide to share. Next, proceed to Ball & Chain down the block to fill up on two-for-one mojitos to boost your liquid courage (happy hour runs from 4 to 7pm). On most nights of the week, the free salsa or bachata lessons begin at 9 o'clock and are instructed by a changing cast of professionals (be sure to check Insta for their latest offerings).

Ball & Chain doesn't offer entire meals, but its selection of small morsels makes for delicious bar snacks. If you place enough orders, you might be able to have a fantastic tapas-style supper. The deep-fried layers of roasted pork and ham that make up the Cuban sandwich rolls as well as the fried plantain chips are sure to impress the audience. One is never enough to eat.