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Little Havana: life on Calle Ocho

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About Little Havana: life on Calle Ocho

Little Havana stretches along SW 8th Street, Calle Ocho, west of downtown, and is the place to experience Cuban Miami.

Calle Ocho

Walk SW 8th Street past cigar shops, cafés and Domino Park, where locals play dominoes.

Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho
Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho. Photo: Eugene Kim, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Food and coffee

Versailles, open since 1971, is the classic, with its ventanita for cafecito.

Calle Ocho is best enjoyed slowly, with a cafecito in hand.

Music

Ball & Chain and Café La Trova bring live Latin music and classic cocktails.

Our advice: visit on a weekend evening for the best atmosphere.

Why it's on our list

  • Calle Ocho
  • Food and coffee
  • Music

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Little Havana: life on Calle Ocho before you go.

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