Latin Cafe On The Beach - Miami Beach

Located a quick hop away from the popular Mid Beach portion of Miami Beach, Latin Cafe is a charming little diner style eatery serving up large portions of tasty food at an affordable price! The restaurant itself is small, with about a dozen tables stocked with sauces, salt, and pepper you can seat yourself, and then a server will come to take your order, or you can order up at the front table for quick takeout. Everyone here was so kind and friendly, and service was quite efficient my party of four popped in at around 12:30pm on a Monday and were promptly seated. Two of my friends ordered the Pan con Bistec (Steak Sandwich, $9.99/each), which comes with a generous portion of steak (cooked to your liking, which is a nice bonus) on a roll with pickles, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, and cheese. They both cited it as one of the best sandwiches they've ever had it was flavorful and moist without getting soggy, and at under $10, rivaled the price of most fast food chains! Another member of my party ordered their Pollo Asado (Roasted Chicken, $9.99), which comes with a grilled chicken quarter of a thigh and a leg marinated in a sweetly tart sauce. Additionally, all meat entrees come with two generous portions of sides, making this much cheaper (and in my opinion, more filling), than a place like Chipotle or Cava. My friend really enjoyed the juicy chicken with crispy skin, and the side salad and moros (mixed rice and beans) that she chose for her side were nice and filling. Lastly, I ordered the Masitas de Puerco (Fried Pork Chunks, $12.99). I didn't really know what to expect, but I was served up a generous portion of decadent, melt in your mouth chunks of pork (almost like pulled pork burnt ends) with a crispy exterior. Some parts of the pork had become a little dry, but the portion was so large anyways that I just cut them off. As for my sides, I also chose the side salad (very fresh tasting), as well as their yuca (cassava), which if you haven't had, tastes kind of like a cross between a mashed potato and a dim sum turnip cake. It was filling and savory, pairing nicely with the fresh onions on top, but I did find that it became a bit greasy over time. All in all, we all left full for under $15/person including tip and tax, which is hard to come by in Miami Beach! Everyone enjoyed their food, service was friendly and efficient, and our wallets were left relatively unscathed this is definitely worth a trip if you're looking for tasty, affordable eats in the area!

Food/Drinks: 5/5 First meal in Miami did not disappoint at all! The food here reminded me of that GOOD home cooking! The one that gives you the itis and makes you feel right at home. I had the Pepper Steak Combo with white rice and sweet plantains and a glass of their house wine, which was so juicy and full of flavor and the sweet plantains too good! I don't remember the last time I had a full meal and alcoholic drinks for two people under $50, amazing prices! Service: 5/5 The menus are in both Spanish and English, accessible for everyone! We got to practice our Spanish a bit our server mostly spoke Spanish and I loved it. Shewas very kind and attentive and gave us great recommendations! She was also super patient while we took ages to look over the menu. Vibe: 5/5 This is a no frills, authentic spot making it such a unique and refreshing vibe in the age of only aesthetic restaurants with neon lights and mid food. II could sense this is the type of spot that locals come to daily and for good reason!

A family run Latin resto away from the tourist area. Great Cuban café. I thought the black bean soup was a little soggy and lacked flavor. I spiced it up with hot sauce. Bacon, eggs and potatoes were good. Their lettuce, tomato and onion salad was amazing. The table vinegar was weak. Server quality was average. Has that 1948 resto atmosphere. The locals dine here.

Absolutely wonderful! In a touristy beach area that is overpriced, Latin Cafe is a breath of fresh air. It's a simple Mom n Pop restaurant but it serves it's purpose. The most expensive item is the Churrasco Skirt Steak at $18.99, all Shrimp dishes at $14.99 for 7pcs of shrimp and the large soups are $5-6 just to give an example of the menu prices. I ordered a dish that wasn't on the menu. Camarones al Ajillo with rice beans and Maduros (sweet plantains) for $15.99. I also ordered a Cuban Soup, 2 chicken Empanadas, a croquette and a Papa Relleno. The rice was absolutely perfect! As you can see from my pics, I wiped the plate clean! The empanada melted in your mouth. It was so good I ordered another. I could eat here every day! Is the atmosphere like Mangos? No, but I'd have this anytime without being nickel and dimed especially if on a value budget. Another great point to note is that both the Collins Express Trolley and the Middle Beach Trolley stop close by. You'll see a lot of locals dining here. A side note: I was chatting with some locals and they shared a shot of Cortada with me. This place is like a little bit of home. I highly recommend. Salud

This is a gem in mid-beach! Ambiance: very ordinary greasy spoon with bar seating and dated tables. Service: the ladies are quick to wave you to a table and get your order! Food came out in 5-10min and was hot and tasty. Definitely mom-n-pop vibes. Food: I felt like I was eating lunch at my friend's house. This is a good sign. Homey, good portions, great prices. The salad was plain but I preferred that with the grilled and seasoned tilapia! They have oil and vinegar at the table to dress your veggies. They also have beer/wine, and house-squeezed orange juice! So glad to find this place and take a break from resort prices!