Miami's Best Cafecito

by Rick Munarriz - Citysearch Contributor - 339 Reviews - 133 Lists

Updated: November 07, 2007

There's no liquor involved, but the sugary sweet-bean water packs a caffeinated wallop. A cafecito is a staple at every Cuban eatery, supermarket or bakery. Most of the time, you don't even need to walk inside, as window counters are available to dispense the Cuban octane. Here is where to sip the best ones in style.

Top Spots for Cafecito

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Havana Harry's
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    4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (map)

    Rich shots of bean water are the perfect chaser after hearty meals at this moderately upscale restaurant.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Perezosa Dulceria
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    808 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Brown sugar is what sets this Gables institution's version apart from its white sugar brethren that is plentiful everywhere else.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average David's Cafe Ii
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    1654 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    South Beach oasis for reasonably-priced Cuban eats serves a cafecito so viscous that it can "power the Challenger into orbit" according to reviewer Bill Citara.

  4. 4 Maximo Gomez Park
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    801 SW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33135 (map)

    Caffeinated blasts power the tile-turning locals at this domino-playing park. Where's the Latin java breweing? Everywhere. You're in Little Havana! There are a half-dozen places within a block serving the stuff, or find a player with a colada (i.e. - large cafecito, accompanied by small plastic cups) willing to share.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average La Carreta Restaurant
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    3632 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 (map)

    With a half-dozen locations around the city, Versailles' sister concept is there to quench the masses around the clock.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Versailles Restaurant
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    3555 SW Eighth St, Miami, FL 33135 (map)

    Mingle with the politicos--and aspiring politicos--as you slurp away at the front window counter of Miami's most famous Cuban restaurant.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Las Culebrinas
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    4700 W Flagler St, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Talking politics between swigs in the middle of a strip mall? Now you're talking.

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