Things To Do
Azucar Ice Cream Company
This ice cream shop joined the neighborhood in 2011, and it's ever so popular. You'll find tons of creative, seasonal flavors to choose from, all boasting a local flair.
Tower Theater
This is one of our favorite movie theaters in South Florida. Built in 1926, it was one of the top theaters of the era. It closed for many years in the 1980s, but since its ownership by Miami Dade College, it re-opened in the early 2000s. It's now a major participant in the Miami International Film Festival. Catch a foreign or indie film here, or attend one of their many lectures or other cultural events. This beautiful, Art Deco building is among the oldest cultural landmarks in Miami.
Calle Ocho Walk of Fame
Like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, except it features cultural figures of great significance to the Cuban community and to other Latin communities in Miami.
Maximo Gomez Park
A cultural landmark in Little Havana, it is also known as "Domino Park." This park is a social gathering place for the local, older men, and a couple of older ladies. You'll catch residents playing several games of dominoes here at any time of the day. And don't worry, they're not fighting; they'e just having fun. ;-)
The Union Beer Store
Having recently joined the neighborhood, it features local brews on tap, a suds market, and a growler bar. Their food menu is limited for now, but you're invited to hang out anyway and play a game of Mortal Kombat or two.
El Taquito
Good and pocket-friendly Mexican food. El Taquito is good grub when you're in the mood for a late snack.
Lung Yai Thai Tapas
A hidden gem, it's small, tight sometimes there's a line, and you have to order everything at once, but the food more than makes up for all of that. Everything on the menu is delicious, and if you've never heard of it before, try it anyway. Your tastebuds and your belly will thank you.
El Rey De Las Fritas
Good, classic Cuban food in Miami. The home of the "frita cubana" opened in Little Havana in 1982 and it's been serving Cuban burgers since. What's a Cuban burger? It's a spicy beef patty topped with shoestring fries, onions and ketchup on a cuban bun.
Guayacan Restaurant
This Nicaraguan restaurant serves popular Nicaraguan dishes, from the casual, such as vigoron, to more formal fare, such as pescado a la Tipitapa (whole, deep-fried red snapper in a tomato-onion and bell peppers sauce. Here's a tip for authentic Nicaraguan dining: Contrary to the popular Miami custom of serving all dishes with gallopinto, fish dishes, churrasco and other steaks are eaten with white rice. The carne asada is usually the only steak eaten with gallopinto. ;-)
Bar Nancy
Another recent addition to the neighborhood, Bar Nancy serves craft cocktails in a nautical-themed space.
Hoy Como Ayer
This legendary bar has been boasting the best live Latin music and entertainment for decades.
Casa Juancho
One of the oldest Spanish restaurants in Miami, Casa Juancho is known for its authentic decor, cozy ambiance, paella and an extensive wine list.
Café Versailles
The world's most famous Cuban restaurant serves casual Cuban food. This Little Havana landmark serves humble meals to both residents and politicians alike. It boasts the best Cuban coffee in the neighborhood. Coffee really does bring communities together.