Travel to Cuba by way of Café La Trova
Authentic cuisine, cocktails and culture—this charming Cuban restaurant in Little Havana packs the neighborhood’s hallmarks into one inviting spot. Café La Trova is the delicious byproduct of the most fruitful partnership: James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein, her chef/restaurateur husband David Martinez, and nationally acclaimed cantinero Julio Cabrera. The old-Cuba style fits right in with Little Havana’s nostalgia-tinged nightlife scene. And traveling to Cuba by way of Café La Trova is one of the best things to do in Miami.
It’s rare to find a place that ticks off all the boxes of a proper touristic experience and also captures the attention of locals. James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein is behind the stellar menu, featuring favorites like the irresistible jamón serrano croquettes, hand-cut steak empanadas and risotto-style arroz con pollo. While decorated cantinero Julio Cabrera mixes up all kinds of cocktails. The house band playing Trova-style music nightly. Let the sounds of Cuban son sweep you away!
Address: 971 SW 8th St, Miami
Contact: 786-615-4379
Website: cafelatrova.com
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 5–11pm; Fri, Sat 4pm–2am; Sun 4–10pm
Google rating: 5.0/5.0
