Sunil
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Good Cuban food in Miami?

I'm headed to Art Basel with a few friends in December and none of us have ever really had good Cuban food before, so where should we get some in Miami? We want a place to grab a quick Cuban sandwich and we'd also like to check out at least one decent sit-down restaurant.

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Darren from Jersey City

Puerto Sagua Restaurant-extremely authentic, cuban luncheonette in Miami Beach

Havana Harry's is a more inventive spin on cuban, but very delicious in Coral Gables area

Casa Larios- in South Miami, a really simple and authentic place.

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Alfredo from Miami

Sunil,

My recommendation for a good sit down Cuban Restaurant is someplace that is not considered a tourist trap and provides a most delicious selection of Cuban food....try Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine.

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Peter from Los Angeles

I only went to one Cuban place in Miami: Puerto Sagua Restaurant. I had the oxtail stew there and it was amazing! I highly recommend it if you like oxtail and the plantains were pretty good too.

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Lourdes from Miami

Check out Islas Canarias Restaurant restaurant. It's in the heart of Kendall and a very local spot. They have amazing breakfast and croquetas!

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Wade from Bloomington (Indiana)

Last week I stayed at the Fontainebleau Resort. More than one local person mentioned Puerto Sagua Restaurant as a great place to try. I didn't go myself, but I always trust the locals...

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Scott

There are two very well known Cuban restaurants in Miami try either Versailles or La Carreta I would avoid Yuca Restaurant

The beauty of Cuban food at the first two mentioned is that is is plentiful and inexpensive. Yuca is very trendy and expensive. To find a good sandwich just drive on 8th Street and look for the cafes on every corner.