So if you are in the Miami area near the airport, I highly recommend you hit the La Carreta! Had a long layover for the day, so decided to make a foodie detour to find some authentic Cuban cuisine! Prior to leaving the airport, I called my long time Cuban friend Walfredo, to point me in the right direction! And man was he on point about this place! I had the roasted mojo pork with black beans and rice, and a side order of sweet fried plantains! Washed it all down with a refreshing Cuban Lager called Hatuey! Everything was fresh and delicious! Customer service was super fast, and prices were nice! Will definitely be back when I’m in MIA again!
Authentic Cuban food. They serve food from Breakfast to Dinner. I had the roasted pork which was cooked perfectly and my friend has Vaca Frita, you can’t go wrong.
The food and drinks were absolutely delicious! Bernardo was our waiter and he was on point and very nice. He made suggestions and couldn't have been nicer. Try the beef tongue! It was super tender and delicious!
If you're in the Miami area this is the place for 'local' cuisine... and Mayuli is by far the best server, so sweet and tentative to our needs, and especially so kind as we attempted our 'best' Spanish!!
Tasty Cuban food, good prices, excellent AND FAST service! We ordered the Surtido plate and it was a great choice with a bit of everything to try. Mamey shake is my favorite.
The food was great the atmosphere is awesome you can park next door at the bank on Sunday.
Didn't have no complaints far as the food goes our waitress was continuously on her phone checking her phone hiding under the counter on her phone.
This is my actual only complaint my wife got the Cuban sandwich. I got the mahi-mahi was phenomenal.
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La Carreta has excellent service and first-class cuisine; the physical ambience is simple but warm and accommodating.
Before departing for Miami I had plans to dine at the renown Versailles-- one block over on the emblematic "Calle Ocho" in Little Havana BUT two incidents diverted me to La Carreta: a) A former US President's visit there after his arrest and arraignment at the local Federal Court on espionage and obstruction charges and the fact that he was serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by the patrons present therein; b) The recommendation of a local resident that La Carreta is the best.
However, it's worthwhile to note that Versailles introduced high-quality coffee in the USA, starting in the 1970s at its small stand in Miami International Airport; coffee and "pastelito" (a ground-beef Cuban pastry). Today, at the Cuban owned Triton Supermarket in Miami Beach, I was able to 'stock up' on my daily dose of two cups of good quality coffee; a tradition, I will say, that was started by Versailles. And, I must commend the restaurant for its imposing and beautiful building on "Calle 8".
Back to La Carreta: before leaving for Miami, I had longed to have a day-to-day Cuban dish (white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantain, and stewed chicken or beef). But, Triton Supermarket offered these and other staples on a daily basis-- though of three-star quality versus La Carreta's five-star. Thus, when I got there, I decided on two of my favorite dishes that I had not had in over 30 years-- Paella and Caesar's Salad and they both were the best that I ever had in my life.
Note: La Carreta has a branch at Miami International Airport, in front of Gate D-39 in the American Airlines section.
We had a wonderful dining experience last night. Our server, Viviana, was delightful. She was very accommodating to our English only language barrier. She answered all of our questions and offered her suggestions as to what we might enjoy. The food was delicious, reasonably priced and came out rather quickly. We will definitely plan to visit again!
The service is always amazing when we go here, the authentic cuban food work a great vibe. Funny thing to add is their chicken noodle soup is by far the best I've found in Miami. I love how the culture is alive, the food is good and everyone is super friendly every time I've gone, and I speak very little Spanish. I love it there. 😀
Disclaimer: this is my favorite breakfast spot in Miami so I'm super biased in this review.
Love this place. I always come here for breakfast every time I'm in Miami. The Colada is the best in US. The portions are always good, the food is always tasty, and the service is always great.
Traditional Cuban foods.
Recommended Mojito, Cuban coffee,
Fried pork.
Waitress friendly and the food was excellent! A must place to visit if you are in the Miami area!
The fresh squeezed juice is amazing!
Recommend by the car rental place when we picked up the car as a good breakfast spot, they were not lying. The breakfast was amazing and definitely gave you that Cuban flavors.
Everything was fresh, including the oj, which was fresh squeezed. This place is definitely a must visit if you are in the mood for a Cuban breakfast.
We can recommend the empenadas and French toast if you have kids who are picky eaters.
Our lady server was very friendly. I tried the Arroz Imperial and it was delicious. The prices are very reasonable. Also, the outdoor cafeteria is perfect for a quick food grab and go. I will be coming back.
Delicious Cuban!! The Pina Colada was probably the best I've ever had! The menu can be requested in English, we didn't know that at first and tried to Google translate everything lol
I love coming to la carreta, the food there is excellent. It is always well done, great portions and tastes amazing. The staff could be a little more cordial at times but I love the look and ambiance of the restaurant because it remains authentic to Cuban cuisine. I highly recommend eating the tamal en cazuela, it is amazing!
Originally planned to go to Versailles, but with a ridiculous wait time of about 2 hours, realized La Carreta across the street is the same owners and food. Sat quickly and ordered the fried calamari for an appetizer, and the breaded chicken breast “Milanese.” It was pleasantly tender chicken and fantastically seasoned. Got a Special Cuban for good measure and it was equally delicious. Food came out fast. Excellent alternative to the flagship. Small Cuban coffee afterward was the perfect cherry on top of a superb meal.
We came to celebrate my birthday here! Food was flavorful, hot, delicious! Great service! They even came to sing for me! In your next stop by Miami Area make sure you stop by here! Highly recommend this restaurant
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