Las Culebrinas
Miami, FL 33133-3760
Phone: (305) 448-4090
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Las Culebrinas – by Katarina Leger
In Short
Heavy wooden doors open to a buzz of cheerful conversation inside this popular Coconut Grove restaurant. Las Culebrinas exudes warmth and crackles with energy, especially from the families who gather for large dinners and milestone celebrations. Main courses of fried pork or chicken chunks served with rice, beans and cassava are weighty, but worth the extra miles on the treadmill. For a lighter alternative, choose the less exotic but perfectly prepared grilled salmon Caesar salad.
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Insider Tips
What To DrinkThe wine list is short but serviceable. Good bets are the '98 Condes de Albarei Albarino or the pricier 1998 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc.
Save TimeReservations aren't accepted, so if you hate to wait, consider dining at off-peak hours.
When To GoLas Culebrinas offers live music Thursday-Saturday. Ask to be seated on the second floor to see the band play.
Where To SitThe bi-level dining room is a cozy mix of thick floral-print curtains, terra-cotta-hued walls, stone floors, rustic furniture and large paintings. Service matches the atmosphere; waiters may ask if you need help taking your leftovers to your car.
User Reviews for Las Culebrinas
03/31/2007 Posted by ivaniabosch
We drove 4 hours from Ocala to eat at Las Culebrinas! It is the most tastiest, most "finger-liking" food you will ever try. Between the fantastic service, the warm fresh bread, the sangria and the nice music playing, you will not want to leave! Every time we dine there with friends and family we experience the same great taste and service. Go hungry and expect to take a dogy-bag because the plates are BIG! I try to order something different every time and the latest was the pork with moros and yuca. YUM is how I would explain it! Simply perfect. We just love dining there!!!!! We never go to South Florida without having dinner there! Thank you Las Culebrinas for such great culinary art! P.S. There's so many cubans in Ocala - you might want to consider opening in Central Florida!!!!!! Please we beg you!
Pros: Great Food!
Cons: No cons! Everything good!
06/13/2006 Posted by downtownmiami
I've been to a lot of cuban restaurants in Miami, but the food in this place is the best and tastiest. The moro is the best I've had since I was a child in Cuba. The vaca frita was perfect, not the greasy type you'll probably find elsewhere, and it had a touch of lemon that was just right. I had a mamey flan for dessert and I'm still dreaming about it. I enjoy the food at other cuban restaurants but I always leave a bit nostalgic because it doesn't live up to my memories. Not the case in Las Culebrinas. The restaurant is usually noisy, so it's not the place to go if you want peace and quiet. Parking is pretty scarce, so it's better to use the valet. In spite of the bad reviews I've read about the service, the waiters and bus boys were very helpful and courteous when I went there.
Pros: Great food
Cons: Crowded
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