Malanga Cafe "Original Cuban Food" Is a Hidden Gem In Pinecrest!

When you think the best Cuban restaurants have already been thought of in Miami you find "Malanga Cafe".   Less than 12 months ago Malanga Cafe opened it's doors in Pinecrest.  "Original Cuban Flavor" is an understatment, the owner Melissa Vias, the chef, staff, family and friends have all contributed to bringing to South Florida a truely authentic Cuban restaurant.   Malanga Cafe has all the qualities of what makes an excellent Cuban restaurant: "Authentic Cuban Food", "Fresh Ingredients", "Home Made Quality", "Great Presentation" and most of all "Cuban Ambiance" better known as 'SABOR CUBANO!".

One of our favorites is "La Lechoncita", Lechon (Pork in Spanish), is a generous serving of suckling pork served with your choice of vegetables, rice and beans, french fries moro rice or the famous "Malanga Puree".  The pork served at Malanga Cafe is  rotisserie pork roasted daily as it has been done in Cuba and other caribbean islands for hundreds of years.

The ambiance at Malanga is authentic Cuban and Caribbean rythms, the restaurant has music and flat screen TV's providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere.  They also offer live music and invite special guests to perform live.  Malanga is truely a family restaurant, walking into Malanga Cafe you will soon realize that is like sharing a meal with family and friends.

The deserts are deliciouos, our favorite is the "Casquito De Guayaba Con Queso Blanco", Guava preserve with white cheese, the guava is home made!   Malanga's menu has a selection of the most authentic Cuban foods, we recommend you visit Malanga Cafe and experience, taste and enjoy, we guarantee that you will not be disappointed.  Malanga's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Oops! We can not forget one of Malanga's specialty sandwichs "Pan Con Lechon", once again, a generous serving of shredded pork snuggled between freshly made Cuban bread, absultely delicious.

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Thu: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri - Sat:     7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sun:            7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Location:

12313 S. Dixie Highway

Pinecrest, Florida  33156

Phone: (305) 259-1550

Email: melissavias@malangacafe.com

Web:  http://www.malangacafe.com/

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Oye Cuban Grill A Great New Addition to PInecrest

Oye Cuban Grill has hit Pinecrest like a breath of fresh air, or should we say Mojito!  The unique OYE Cuban Grill is a relatively inexpensive, quick-service restaurant serving authentic Cuban fare that features Cuban sandwiches and platters as well as Cuban pastries and Desserts.

OYE’s well organized quick-service style restaurant permits customers to order their food selections from the large posted menus and have their orders delivered promptly to their tables from well-trained food runners. Moreover, the distinctive aroma of the Cuban cuisine is ideally suited to promote the authenticity of the freshly prepared food and is a notable and appreciated customer appeal.

The vision of the OYE Cuban Grill was created by the active managing partners – Hector F. Gutierrez, his son, Ian (a recent graduate of George Washington University, and Howard Rodriguez, the first cousin of Hector Sr. Another of Hector’s son, Christopher, is presently attending Catholic University, and upon graduation will also be joining the OYE organization in a management capacity. Their nostalgic Cuban history includes their family’s past, their struggles and successes, their abiding love of the USA, and their siblings inheriting all of the indigenous traits of Cuban Americans now experiencing the American dream.

The business name, OYE, “Organization of Young Entrepreneurs” clearly depicts how the children became American educated and are now establishing a piece of the American dream by developing and managing the first of many planned OYE Cuban Grills.

Inspired by our family’s recipes and tradition of Cuban cuisine. Our vision is to fuse our Cuban food heritage with our passion for the American lifestyle.

Ours of Operation:

Monday 7am - 1030pm

Tuesday 7am - 1030pm

Wednesday 7am - 1030pm

Thursday 7am - 1030pm

Friday 7am - 12am

Saturday 7am - 12am

Sunday 7am - 9pm

Location:

11327 South Dixie Highway

Pinecrest, Florida  33156

Restaurant:  (786) 249-4001

Email:  info@oyecubangrill.com

Web:  http://www.oyecubangrill.com

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De Rodriguez Cuba

Our motto at De Rodriguez Cuba is, “Who Lives Better Than Us”, and I want you, our friends, to feel the same way. I thank you for dining with us.  Chef Rodriguez "Godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine" and James Beard award winning chef with newly opened upscale Cuban restaurant in the heart of South Beach.

Our goal is to be the # 1 Cuban restaurant in Miami so if you enjoy your experience please give us a shout out on Zagat or other social media outlets such as Yelp, City Search, Facebook or Twitter. If you are not a member of Zagat please become one. If you were not pleased with your experience please tell us what we can do improve.
We welcome our cigar loving patrons to join us in our lush outdoor patio as well as sample our distinctive collection of cigars. Save up to 60% on your next meal at De Rodriguez Cuba with a Restaurant.com Gift Certificates: "De Rodriguez Cuba" Save up to 60% off your next meal!

Coming soon! ALL NEW "De Rodriguez Ocean Restaurant & Lounge". In the Bentley Hilton Hotel - across from Prime 112. I look forward to serving you there - in an entirely New way.
– Chef Douglas Rodriguez

Supper Club

“D-Rod’s Supper Club" is an underground gathering of Miami’s most influential figures hosted by celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez at his restaurant, De Rodriguez Cuba in South Beach. The city’s most elite members of society are extended an invitation to enjoy a cocktail hour followed by a multi-course meal with wine pairings while discussing hot button issues affecting the metropolitan area and beyond. Held every other Tuesday of the month, the dinners are intimate with around ten guests each Supper Club.

Quote from Doug:

"Reality television hasn’t given the best impression of Miami and it’s unfortunate because our city is full of brilliant minds – in every industry imaginable – art, food, fashion, finance, and real estate to name a few. I really want Miami to shine as one of the world’s leading cities, and I think we might just be able to with D-Rod’s Supper Club” – Chef Douglas Rodriguez

Hours of Operation:

Monday 6 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 6 PM - 11 PM

Friday - Saturday 6 PM - 12 AM

Sunday  12 PM - 10 PM

Live Music:

Thursdays

Rotating Musicians

8PM - Close

Friday / Saturday

Martin Loza - Guitar Soloist

8PM - Close

De Rodriguez Cuba
At Astor Hotel
956 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:  305.672.3763.

Website: http://www.drodriguezcuba.com/

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Bongos Cuban Cafe

Courtesy Miami New Times

This is as close as it gets to Havana's Tropicana, the swanky, pre-Castro supper club where "Babalu" was born. The salsa theme puts on the ritz accompanied by lots of Cuban food, lots of Cuban music, and lots of Cubans period.

Restaurant Description:

Adjacent to the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, this high-energy venue re-creates “Old Havana” style with tropical décor and live entertainment that encourages patrons to hit the dance floor between courses. The lunch/dinner menu features Cuban classics such as ham croquettes ($5), Cuban sandwiches ($8), and entrées such as shrimp with garlic sauce ($19), Cuban-style skirt steak ($19), and Bongos’ famous shredded chicken ($14): a twist on vaca frita (shredded beef), which is also available. Keeping with Cuban tradition, the desserts include a rich rice pudding ($5) and a three-milk cake ($6) that’s so dense and sweet you will need a cortadito ($2.75) to wash it down. A family-friendly venue with vegetarian options and a full kids’ menu, Bongos is a great stop for any pre- or post-arena activities. The views of the bay from virtually every seat in the restaurant are a bonus.

Happy Hour!

Every week Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm

American Airlines Arena

601 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

(786) 777-2100

http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/

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