If you're looking for atmosphere, don't go here. You will be disappointed in this hole in the wall, whose only wall decorations are pictures of Cuba. However, if you want simple, authentic, homemade Cuban food, and lots of it, you won't find any finer or any cheaper. Start out with mariquitas, crispy plantain chips smothered in garlic sauce, or try the empanadas or croquetas. Then on to heartier fare like ropa vieja (shredded beef) or palomilla (top sirloin) steak covered in onions. Or try two different kinds of pork: masitas fritas, fried pork chunks; or pernil, a wonderful roasted pork. All are served with glistening white rice and black beans, ripe plantains or yuca (cassava). Wash it down with a mango milkshake and finish with a flan and a cubanito, a pre-sugared espresso. Before you leave, get a Cuban sandwich to go, just in case hunger pangs strike in two or three days.
Sadly, this restuarant was way less than what I expected...the serivce was slow and we felt like we were being rushed to make menu choices. My chicken was dry and the dish was flavorless. Also, this is a "dry" restaurant so no ice cold adult beverages are available. I think we'll try the Columbian restaurant next door...it looked really nice!
The only thing I miss about Miami is the Cuban food. Every time I tried "Cuban" food outside Miami, I was disappointed until I tried La Vina. Excellent food and excellent service!!!
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