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Crowne Plaza Miami Airport $190 0.6 mi 1.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport South $200 0.6 mi 1.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Place St. Michel $176 0.9 mi 1.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn & Suites - Miami Airport / Blue Lagoon $200 2.4 mi 3.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Four Seasons Hotel Miami $532 3.8 mi 6.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Versailles Restaurant 0.1 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
George's Italian Restaurant and Lounge 6.6 mi 10.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Captain's Tavern 7.1 mi 11.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Miracle Mile 1.2 mi 1.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Miami Children's Museum 5.0 mi 8.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Lincoln Road 7.6 mi 12.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#120 of 924 restaurants in Miami
  • Cuisines: Cuban
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
  • Address: 3632 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-4112
  • Phone:  (305) 444-7501
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“Love the yuca fries and...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 11, 2008

Love the yuca fries and that weird dip. more

“Food is pretty good”
3 of 5 stars
teamwells
miami florida
Jul 3, 2008

Good food but I did find a roach there one night, at like 3:00 A.M., it was crawling on the table. The food is pretty good, but the cleanliness is questionable. more

“Good rice”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 4, 2008

Good rice more

“Their bistec empanizado...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 23, 2008

Their bistec empanizado is a once a month must! more

“very greasy...... but...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 21, 2008

very greasy...... but kind of good! the ropa vieja or plantain soup... wow! more

“Fantastic Authentic...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 9, 2008

Fantastic Authentic Cuban Food - The Pork Chops were to die for. Great service - only Spanish speaking staff. more

“IT'S CHEAP, IT'S CUBAN.”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 26, 2007

IT'S CHEAP, IT'S CUBAN. more

“Good food but your shirt...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 18, 2007

Good food but your shirt will smell like fried food the rest of the day more

“open late, good cuban...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 20, 2007

open late, good cuban food, cheap too more

“Good for families”
4 of 5 stars
lastminutetrips
Philadelphia
Apr 6, 2007

My husband and I and our two children (ages 13 and 18) had dinner at La Carreta during a recent visit to Miami. It was the first time any of us have had Cuban food and we were eager to try it. Our waiter was pleasant and informative, the menu was diverse and the service was efficient but not rushed.... more

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La Carreta Address

3632 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-4112
Tel: (305) 444-7501
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.