La Carreta

Cuban restaurant in Little Havana and an everyday local go-to, with reliable plates of picadillo, masitas de puerco, and strong cafecito. Open late, it serves classic comfort food at accessible prices.

What to order

• Ropa vieja
• Chicharrón
• Branzino with garlic
• Media Noche sandwich

Good for

Know before you go

• Popular spot; consider reserving ahead to avoid long waits
• Lively atmosphere with dominoes games and Spanish conversation—expect energy, not quiet
• Counter seating available for solo diners or quick stops

Other La Carreta locations

• Kendall Kendall 4.2★
• International Mall Doral 4.3★
• Bird Road Westchester 4.1★
• Hialeah Hialeah 4.1★

Featured in

• Best Cuban Restaurants in Miami: The Classics Every Local Knows
• Miami Late-night eats

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