Cafe La Trova

Welcome to Cafe La Trova, a vibrant and authentic Cuban restaurant located in the heart of Miami. This establishment offers a unique blend of Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and live music, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere for patrons.

At Cafe La Trova, you can expect a wide range of Cuban delicacies, from hand-cut steak empanadas to juicy skirt steak ropa vieja. The menu also features refreshing salads like the Kale Salad and the Watercress Salad, as well as decadent desserts like the Flan de la flaca and the Waffle Churro.

One of the standout features of Cafe La Trova is its dedication to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests. With vegan options, wheelchair accessibility, and even reusable tableware, this restaurant truly caters to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences.

Not only does Cafe La Trova offer delicious food, but it also boasts a full bar with unique cocktails, a dance floor for those looking to groove to the live music, and a cozy outdoor seating area for a more relaxed dining experience.

Customer reviews rave about the attentive and friendly staff, the vibrant Cuban ambiance, and the overall enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a fun night out with friends or a romantic date spot, Cafe La Trova has something for everyone.

Make sure to check out this gem in Miami for a taste of authentic Cuban flavors and a memorable dining experience. Cafe La Trova is more than just a restaurant – it's a destination for delicious food, lively entertainment, and good vibes all around.

Cafe La Trova Menu

Location

Address: 971 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33130
Phone: (786) 615-4379

🕓 Work Hours
MON 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
TUE 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
WED 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
THU 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
FRI 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Walk-ins Welcome
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant main entrance
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant restroom
    Yes
  • QR code menus available
    No
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Classy
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Late Night
    Yes
  • Good For Dancing
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Valet Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Live Music
    Yes
  • Best nights on Friday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Smoking Outside Only
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Claudia R.

    16 September 2024

    The staff is incredible! The food is amazing. The music makes it all just a great place with excellent vibes. We had a group of 7 and they took care of us so well. Loved this place!!! Highly recommend.

  • Author: Jocelyn G.

    29 August 2024

    This place was so beautiful! It really felt like we were transported to some part of Cuba. It's an authentic Cuban restaurant was REAL vegan options. There was a live band and they have one every night - they were so amazing. I was just really insulted for them when people would yell over them and not clap when they were done. We did the Miami Spice and had the mushroom ropa vieja and the picadillo vegano (both permanent items on their menu). As an appetizer we had the cauliflower steak which sounded anticlimactic but......when we tasted it, it was EXPLODING in flavors. It was delicious - we wanted more. The dessert was a little caramel and chocolate square with raspberries (chef's daily choice) and I'm a caramel lover so I was in love with it. Service was good, speedy, and attentive - just know it's pricey!

  • Author: Becky L.

    28 August 2024

    Came for Miami spice dinner 2024 Shares a $45 three course meal and also ordered an additional entree. Pizza croqueta: inside tasted like a mashed up version of a pizza hot pocket--which personally I love. 4/5 Lechón: decent, juicy, came with yuca. 4/5 Flan: I have to admit that I was disappointed that the flan was a smaller portion than pics seen years ago from Miami spice, but otherwise tasted good. 4/5 Rabo encendido pasta: oxtail was fatty and the meat juices really enhances the taste of the pasta. My favorite for the night. 4/5 Service was good. Absolutely loved the ambiance with the live music. I placed a reservation a few days beforehand, and we were seated right by the stage. Parking available as street parking or other reviewers have mentioned valet parking available as well. Overall a good experience to have in Miami!

  • Author: George B.

    15 August 2024

    We went for a birthday celebration, and could not have done better. As we entered, the classic Cuban music from the stage was immeditately beautiful and inviting. Among the standards, "Besame Mucho," and "Guantanamera." It was like a bar in Havana, but with air conditioning. The room is actually ingenious, taking the kind of '50s diner and seemingly random doors, ceiling tiles, seemingly mismatched tables and chairs, and chrome bar stools that remind you of every family Cuban restauant in Miami, but it is harmoneous, comfortable, and works as a bar/restauant and entertainment venue Our food was delicious. Of course, it is classic Cuban, "elevated," and we enjoyed every bite...and we loved the cocktails. The perfect place for.a frozen daquiri on an August night

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