Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this video we check out a popular cuban spot on Miami's famous "Calle Ocho" called Cafe La Trova! Part Bar, part restaurant, as well as a performance venue and coffee counter..this is a great spot for both tourists and locals to check out that represents Miami's Cuban Culture.
Cafe La Trova just recently celebrated their one year anniversary and we thought we would go visit and see what all the hype is about since we had been hearing good things from Miami News Times and Eater Miami.
If you get a chance to visit, we recommend trying the "trio de matamoros" and the "chancleta" cocktail! Make reservations if you plan to sit down in a table and eat because it gets very busy on the weekends. We plan to go back and try more from their food menu but we also suggest hanging in the "80s bar" section in the back of the restaurant that is inspired by Miami in the 80's.
Overall, definitely worth checking out if you are visiting Miami and Little Havana, and if you are local and haven't had a chance to see this spot, come by and grab yourself a drink, smoke a cigar, and watch some live latin music!
Cafe la Trova
Address: 971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
cafelatrova.com
Sources:
"Michelle Bernstein and Julio Cabrera Reunite at Calle Ocho's Cafe La Trova"
miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/cafe-la-trova-review-little-havana-michelle-bernstein-julio-cabrera-11154051
"Cafe La Trova is Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein’s Ode to All Things Cuban"
miami.eater.com/2019/1/24/18195307/cafe-la-trova-pictures-miami-little-havana
"Chef Michelle Bernstein opens a new Little Havana spot. Yes, there are croquetas"
miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article225605425.html
"THIS RETRO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAR IS THE HOME OF JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CHEF MICHELLE BERNSTEIN AND MASTER CANTINERO JULIO CABRERA. EVERYTHING FROM THE FOOD TO LIVE MUSIC WILL HIT THE SPOT."
hungrypost.com/news/best-cuban-food-cafe-la-trova
Contact:
Instagram: @theFlept
Email: D.flept@gmail.com
TikTok: @TheFlept
We are a couple from Miami who decided to start vlogging our adventures living in South Florida together. We love our city of Miami and are always looking for the best food, drinks, experiences, and spots worth checking out for both tourists and locals. We are also big fans of Disney and theme parks and travel to Orlando, Florida very often. Join us as we explore local restaurant & bars, events & festivals, entertainment & attractions that both South Florida locals and tourists can enjoy! We plan to continue to travel to new destinations on our channel looking for new must-try food items, local businesses to check out, theme parks to explore, roller coasters to ride and whatever thrills we can find next!
TOODALOO!
In this video we check out a popular cuban spot on Miami's famous "Calle Ocho" called Cafe La Trova! Part Bar, part restaurant, as well as a performance venue and coffee counter..this is a great spot for both tourists and locals to check out that represents Miami's Cuban Culture.
Cafe La Trova just recently celebrated their one year anniversary and we thought we would go visit and see what all the hype is about since we had been hearing good things from Miami News Times and Eater Miami.
If you get a chance to visit, we recommend trying the "trio de matamoros" and the "chancleta" cocktail! Make reservations if you plan to sit down in a table and eat because it gets very busy on the weekends. We plan to go back and try more from their food menu but we also suggest hanging in the "80s bar" section in the back of the restaurant that is inspired by Miami in the 80's.
Overall, definitely worth checking out if you are visiting Miami and Little Havana, and if you are local and haven't had a chance to see this spot, come by and grab yourself a drink, smoke a cigar, and watch some live latin music!
Cafe la Trova
Address: 971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
cafelatrova.com
Sources:
"Michelle Bernstein and Julio Cabrera Reunite at Calle Ocho's Cafe La Trova"
miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/cafe-la-trova-review-little-havana-michelle-bernstein-julio-cabrera-11154051
"Cafe La Trova is Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein’s Ode to All Things Cuban"
miami.eater.com/2019/1/24/18195307/cafe-la-trova-pictures-miami-little-havana
"Chef Michelle Bernstein opens a new Little Havana spot. Yes, there are croquetas"
miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article225605425.html
"THIS RETRO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAR IS THE HOME OF JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CHEF MICHELLE BERNSTEIN AND MASTER CANTINERO JULIO CABRERA. EVERYTHING FROM THE FOOD TO LIVE MUSIC WILL HIT THE SPOT."
hungrypost.com/news/best-cuban-food-cafe-la-trova
Contact:
Instagram: @theFlept
Email: D.flept@gmail.com
TikTok: @TheFlept
We are a couple from Miami who decided to start vlogging our adventures living in South Florida together. We love our city of Miami and are always looking for the best food, drinks, experiences, and spots worth checking out for both tourists and locals. We are also big fans of Disney and theme parks and travel to Orlando, Florida very often. Join us as we explore local restaurant & bars, events & festivals, entertainment & attractions that both South Florida locals and tourists can enjoy! We plan to continue to travel to new destinations on our channel looking for new must-try food items, local businesses to check out, theme parks to explore, roller coasters to ride and whatever thrills we can find next!
TOODALOO!
