Domino Park (Máximo Gómez Park) on Calle Ocho

Neighbourhood guide · Calle Ocho

Little Havana: Our Favourites

Little Havana in one page: Versailles, Domino Park, Ball & Chain and Café La Trova on Calle Ocho.

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The back story

  1. The back story

    Cuban Miami: Calle Ocho and the cafecito, the back story

    Little Havana·In depth

    Cafecito at the ventanita, dominoes in the park, and salsa until late: Cuban culture shapes how Miami eats, drinks and socialises.

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  2. The back story

    Little Havana: life on Calle Ocho

    Little Havana·In depth

    Calle Ocho, cafecito, dominoes and live Latin music: the heart of Cuban Miami.

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What to see and do

  1. Dominoes on Calle Ocho

    Domino Park (Máximo Gómez Park)

    Little Havana·Park

    The small park on Calle Ocho where locals gather to play dominoes.

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Where to eat

  1. Cuban cooking since 1971

    Versailles Restaurant

    Little Havana·Cuban

    The Calle Ocho restaurant that calls itself “the world’s most famous Cuban restaurant”, serving Cuban food since 1971.

    3555 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map

  2. Cuban flavours on Calle Ocho

    Azucar Ice Cream Company

    Little Havana·Ice cream

    An ice cream shop on Calle Ocho with flavours inspired by Cuban and Miami favourites.

    1503 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map

Bars and nightlife

  1. Dancing on Calle Ocho

    Ball & Chain

    Little Havana·Bar & live music

    A historic Calle Ocho bar and live-music venue with Latin bands and salsa nights.

    1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map

  2. Old-school cantineros

    Café La Trova

    Little Havana·Cuban cocktail bar·$$$

    A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant with old-school cantineros behind the bar and live trova music.

    971 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130Explore View on map

Questions and answers

What is Calle Ocho?

SW 8th Street, the main street of Little Havana.

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