This was by far the best experience we had in Little Havana on our weekend of fun. We happened to hear the music nearby so we walked in and sat down. The service was so friendly and inefficient. We enjoyed the delicious strawberry margaritas. I was so excited because I had asked other restaurants in this area but none of them carried it. My friend had a delicious mango margarita. Our server, Kathy, was so friendly and such a beautiful person inside and out. She and other people here make this place special along with the art and the amazing bands that rotate through in the evening.
I love this place for a great salsa night out dancing but the mixed drinks though is horrible. The mojito was terrible very artificial flavor nothing natural about it and ordered a lemon drop shot that taste like medicine. It was just horrible. They really need to work on the drinks because the atmosphere is awesome.
Went there on a Saturday. They had two different live salsa bands. Both were incredible. Cover was $10. Beer was reasonable at $7 but there’s a built in $2 tip. There isn’t much room to dance near the main stage as the area is narrow and everyone is standing there to watch the band. The other stage has a little more room but it can’t accommodate a lot of couples. It was a mix between women who wanted to dance and didn’t. I would recommend going at least once. The bands are incredible.
Although parking is difficult to find (and not free on the main street), we stop here every time we are in Little Havana for the “last drink” before heading home.It’s a big place with a full bar and a big room for live music bands (and dancing). What I love about it though is that the entire place is like an art gallery: you see (Cuban) paintings everywhere, even on the ceiling, and some tables are artistic creations!They also have some tables outside, and sometimes live music: it’s here where we usually like to sit, enjoy a cigar, a few drinks (we never ordered food here) and… people watching!
The most authentic place in MIAMI IT’S ACTUALLY A PIECE OF CUBA IN MIAMIOWND BY CUBANS .The best place with live salsa bands and singers I you want to live the best experience of your life come and enjoy your best night ever.You won’t regret it good food energy ambiance and drinks plus everyone is so welcoming and accommodating. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️
This Museum and Performing Arts Center with the bar is truly fantastic. I highly recommend that you take the time out to visit the Cuban district and experience this Museum come bar in the evening and in the daytime so you can clearly see the thousands of artifacts this owner has collected and put on display.Every single item in here is absolutely fascinating and I cannot imagine the amount of work and determination it took on the part of the owner to put this whole place together. I believe if youre interested many items on display are also for sale.The Cuban coffee here is excellent the bar drinks are acceptable.On certain nights the Museum also hosts dancing lessons for various let you know dance styles.A cup of Cuban espresso cost $3.Dont forget to view the tables outside in the hallway but be warned that theres heavy cigar smoking if you decide to stay outside on the tables.
A perfectly fine place that is exactly equivalent to any other location in Little Havana for a drink. We went to Thursday Happy Hour & the server told us there was none, even when I pulled up the website. It is no matter - the vibe is good but is also available throughout the whole street. Perfectly acceptable Old Fashioned & Expresso Martini. The museum part is maybe metaphorical.
Sunday afternoon, great music.We got very lucky with the parking space, Very comfortable and pretty place. As always the Cubans all over very attentive & friendy. Prices excellent. A great place for a Sunday afternoon to relax...
A great place to have a cocktail and listen to the live music by the band. The bar is also a historical museum packed with artifacts from Havana, very interesting to browse through.The short description of the band doesn’t do it justice- they are superb, engage with the audience, dance and sing as if it’s their last performance. For those who fancy a cigar, the place has a detached cigar shop so you can enjoy your Cuban cigar with some rum while listening to some salsa classics. A fantastic place I wouldn’t miss out on!
Simple and cozy place to smoke a cigar and enjoy drinks. Live music is awesome. Plenty of local people who look like experts in smoking cigars 🙂
We actually only got into the place hiding from the rain, but happy we did! It had a very festive friendly atmosphere with a band playing and people dancing. Only had a drink, so cannot comment on the food, but I loved the colorful bar. Friends were waiting for us elsewhere, so too bad we had to leave this place too quickly!
A breathtaking venue that really captures the importance of the Cuban story and struggles that have made Miami into what it is today. The collection of paintings are beautifully displayed in a way that truly expresses the culture of Miami that I craved to learn about and immerse myself in during my Miami visit. The story of the museum is inspiring and I only wish that more people knew about all of its treasures! Thank you to Michael Tome (the Guidefather), a local guide who helped me discover this location 😊
Super fun on Salsa dancing nights and the evenings with live musicians! Drink prices are on par with Miami so keep that in mind ($20-25).
Its a beautiful bar (not really a museum) with nice decorations and lots of paintings. We went there when there was a band playing nice music and did enjoy our time. Major issues were that everything was overpriced, the waitress was super ignorant while it was not busy at all, and most importantly what kind of bar charges an addition 5% for credit cards? On the receipt it says there is a 0.039% non cash adjustment (which I had never seen in a bar before) but they really added about 5% for credit payments with no explanation. I dont care about the extra dollar that we paid but I do care when a restaurant or a bar tries to rip off people in such a way. With their service I think that the enforced 18% tip is also not fair at all.
Theres hardly any space to stand if you dont have a table. The staff has an attitude like can you get out of the way?. No... Theres no other space to exist in. A cover should guarantee you a place to stand minimum. The live music is fantastic. Their mojitos are a little sweet for me compared to other places.
If there is a zero star i would’ve selected it. Yes music is nice (normal commercial cuban music for tourists to enjoy) but the service and the treatment was really horrible. After buying two pricey drinks and paid a handsome tip, we wanted to eat, they told us we have to eat outside the place (at the terrace ) which was odd, but we said it’s ok, the menu had not that much to offer so we had some bites and guacamole. Then after completing our bites we wanted to go back inside, which was now not allowed unless we pay a fee of 15 USD per person! (Cover charge ) … first money is not the issue, but this was illogical and somehow a scam,, I thought there was a misunderstanding, so I spoke to the manager who saw us inside and the waiter who was serving us food and they said sorry you have to pay now this additional fee… Anyhow long story short, we went to another place had an amazing super fun, which means we spent more ;) , called an uber and went home. Really bad experience and I don’t wish it to anyone.I recommend the opposite restaurant and bar “old Havana” friendlier people, original Cuban music, variety of drinks and they have amazing food!!!!Please don’t waste your time going to greedy places!And enjoy little Havana but be careful from leech restaurants. Take care
We had a locals day out in Miami, and ended up at Cuba Ocho on Calle 8. The place had a great vibe with music and the smell of cigars. The service was amazing, and Melanie (who was awesome) made fantastic drinks, especially the coconut mojito! We will definitely come back and I highly recommend for any locals and visitors to Miami.
This place was AMAZING!It is well located in the center of calle ocho. The bar is full of very colorful and cool paintings and amazing classic cuban decor.The Mojitos were super good but a bit over priced for calle ocho.THE LIVE MUSIC is so much fun with dancing beats and timbales for the perfect salsa afternoon.Now the downside is that service is not good (its not bad either) but it takes soooo long for someone to check on you. I had to stand up to get my waiter multiple times.Besides that, i HIGHLY recommend visiting this place.You will not be disappointed.
Great place on Calle Ocho. We were originally trying to go to Ball & Chain but it was closed for some reason. We stumbled across this place and were lured in by the music and vibe. Our party of 6 was sat instantly at a table right by the band. The band was great and a lot people were dancing and having fun. Drinks were great and the place was well-decorated. Highly recommend!
I went to an evening event here regarding Cuban journalism/freedom of speech. The food & bar seemed expensive for the actual product served.As regards the ambience, it is cool, but not sure it qualifies as a Museum per se. I did enjoy seeing all the items hanging everywhere as well as some historic books from Cuba. Nice experience.
Great food, great music, great service. We had an amazing night.
This is the first place I visit as soon as I get off the plane. I love drinking the batidas, milkshakes at El Pub Restaurante on SW 16 ave and 8 Street. You can ask for papaya, melon, and my favorite mamey sapote which contains much needed nutrients in this heat, rain and scorching sun. Best thing - they only cost $5, give the lady $6, and she will say “gracias”. Photo con El mero Gallo are free!!!
He did my hair the way I wanted, he is friendly and entertaining
We walked in Sunday at 6:40pm for our gocity redemption of a drink and a Cuban sandwich. No one greeted us, nor is there designated hostess spot to check into. After waiting a while one of the bar staff looked at us, so we mentioned gocity pass. He pointed towards the back and walked off. A waiter then walked past, so I asked him, and he said wait. Then the bar staff came back and said it ends at 6 pm. Clearly online it mentions Wednesday to Sunday 1pm-8pm. I said that to him and he gave us a look and firmly said NO. I asked the waiter again and he passed us on to the other bar staff whom just looked at a tablet then helped other customers. Not worth the time and effort. One star for the live music.
I love to go there and browse the amazing art displayed, it’s very historical and documents the life of Cuba before Castro and the challenges of the voyage in the seas to freedom , all in art form. Every piece of furniture,lamps,chairs has art displayed and all are different. They have awesome Mojitos, a must!
Not too thrilled on a Saturday night. The mind set was here toward making sure you had 2 minimum drinks or pay 50$ per person to get inside. Weekdays vibes are better!!!!
Great place for live music and atmosphere. The bar is massive and you can find any liquor ever made. The drinks are good but pricey. The décor is amazing. Will return and definitely try the food next time. Highly recommend for dancing. Four stars due to the fact that the club can get crowded and if you are not buying drinks they will ask you for your table.
This is a great bar to come to on the weekend. Live music was incredible, the band got down on the dance floor and danced with the everyone, SO much fun! Drinks range from $10-20 dollars, $15 cover fee on a Saturday (not sure about other nights) but you get a bracelet and can go in and out. All the staff was so incredibly friendly! Tables run out inside early but there’s plenty of outdoor seating and you can still hear the music. Awesome place to get some Spanish dancing in!
I really recommend to spend somos time and enjoying all the artists pain this spot shows to all the customers.I cant say its the best Mojito in town, but you will have fun and dance all Cuban songs in the middle of calle 8 in Miami
Great waitress outside and very good music. Fun environment. Lost 1 start as inside waiting staff was very pushy about buying drinks despite table of 5 next to us with waters only. Very rude but given the rest of the experience, I can’t give less than 4 stars.
Great service from our waitress, manager also a great customer service. But security service need to work better not sure if it’s Rolando or Jorge does not know how to treat a guest. I organize a party of 17 guest spend over $1,000 and the minute one of my guest step outside to barf discreetly this security started disrespecting us. Totally bad taste from such great venue.
Great live music, great location, very nice building. Will visit again soon!
I have been to this place a few times and I loved it. Today I went and the lady on the door treat us really bad. She wanted to seat us in a table with strangers. There was alot of empty chairs. They just wanted to fill empty spaces. I was mistreated. I hated it!
Absolutely loved this place. Amazing live Cuban Jazz performers. I was blown away. Very unique experience, and the mojitos are good too!
Top tier ambiance, learned how to make a mojito!
Cuba Ocho is more than just a bar/restaurant, its an experience. As soon as you walk in, you can see people playing dominoes, smoking cigars, having a drink while seating in rocking chairs, or just vibing with the cuban music playing in the background. Once you walk inside there are at least 3 bars, FULL BARS. The drinks are amazing, specially the sangria and mojito. On Thursday, they have free salsa class with Salseame Rico, great instructors and amazing dancers. Overall, Im in love with this place. Totally recommend it!
A perfect place for a night out in Little Havana. One can immerse themselves into Little Havana with a huge selection of drinks, decent quantities of food and the best of all the live performances. The Latin Jazz bands were lively, smiling and invited all patrons to dance. One of the best nights of my life.
Great music. We ordered a round of drinks, and wanted to get glasses of water for our 2 thirsty little kids. The staff told us we couldnt have glasses of water. Please be environmentally friendly. We would of stayed and easily spent $100, but were offended by the inhospitable attitude, and our kids were crying for water.
We went there as a group a three. First one of the staff at the entrance hostilely said ‘ you have to consume at least one drink at the bar’ and she didn’t do it to everyone who entered the bar. We ordered some drinks and watched the band and people dancing - and a waitress came in to our table “ sorry you have you leave this table because you are not eating”. It was around 12am, and most people didn’t order food but sat. We got kicked out simply because we didn’t order enough drinks/food. Selective policy. Never return.
We learned about this place super briefly on a tour so we returned.On the one hand this place is really unique. Another reviewer stated its not a museum. Well it is but you can purchase the art pieces. We ordered drinks and the mojitos are by far the best and best price for what you get.However the service was lacking. The waitress did not check on us and they added extra charge for using credit card. Bad business practice. I understand other countries may do this but not a big establishment in the US. The final amount was more than the stated upcharge so that was a hassle to get fixed.But then the music band started and locals are very friendly and talkative and when they saw us leaving they convinced us to stay and even ordered us drinks after we explained our experience. So in the end it turned out to be enjoyable. Great music and mojitos. But check your bill carefully at all Miami establishments. Service charge is often included.This place has so much potential. I hope the owner hires an experienced consultant to help them work out the kinks.
Server Katia charged my credit card $10 extra without my permission! This is fraud!! Be alerted!
Cubaocho is wonderful. It has amazing arts and artifacts lined in their wall along with the several displays of drinks and cigars in their counter. The vibe is quite cool and full of culture. I also like the musicians who played live every weekend. The people here are very friendly, especially the owner who greets us at the door. I will definitely come back again!
Great place on the weekends forDrinks and live music at night! Amust try for anyone looking for a great night of entertainment.
Art museum turned cuban pub, add live music, throw in some cuban tapas and you got yourself a ball. This was a fantastic experience, the service was great, the staff very attentive and the tapas hit the spot. They also have an outside for smokers (yes, they sell cigars here too!!) and people who want to just chat their night (or afternoon) away.
Cubaocho is not a restaurant, it is an experience. Theres live music and no cover charge. The musicians are professionals. The music is much better than other places. The bar has a great variety of drinks. Not a big selection of food. Theres only about 6 options but and mostly tapas. Very good food even though portions are tapa sized. Prices arent bad considering the quality of music and service at no cover charge. You must try the Cubaocho sandwich (plantain sandwich) with either shrimp or pork. Highly recommended experience in little Havana.
Filled with fantastic, beautiful artwork of many styles and time periods. Enjoyed a real Mojito that was strong and tasty. The staff was cheerful and served us quickly and earned their tip. I ordered another Mojito and hung out longer to admire the many pieces of artwork.
The host is will be the death of this business!!!.. She said cover is charged after 10:30pm, we arrived 15 min before and went to the bar with no problem. After 10:30 she wanted to charge us 15 dollars per person to be inside ( it was 9 of us)That is just crazy!!! The place is really nice and all. However the host was so disrespectful and very rude that I’m never going back again. She even told the waitress to find us at the bar and either charge us or quickly throw us out. Fire this woman for your own good Cubaocho
Went on a Sat night. Wanted to salsa dance. Got there about 11pm. Everybody sitting in groups or couples. Maybe 4 people dancing. At 11:15 they had a live rock bank. Total waste of $10. I stayed for 20 minutes minutes and left.
We were there on Friday night. Admission was free. Live band was playing classic Cuban music almost without a break. People were dancing salsa cubano all the time. That was just wonderful experience! Just something I expected as a tourist from Europe! :)
The food was good but they did not offer a full menu so I don’t think it’s going to work if you’re very hungry. Music was nice, but too loud for my kids but I like that. In general it was an interesting experience that’s worth trying one time.
The ambience and overall experience is pleasant and worthy of a few pics. The drink prices are between reasonable to a bit too much. Worth checking out at least once whether youre a local or a tourist. Oh, and try the mojito- definitely some of the best.
This is a must see spot on calle ocho with an amazing setup of artifacts. There is an indoor outdoor bar and there are two areas for live musical acts. I recommend this place for a night out with friends. The bar is nice with superb cocktails. You’re also in the middle of everything on this block.
I work in the hospitality industry in Miami and my experience at this venue was full of a lot of inhospitable moments.First, the bartender was clearly annoyed that I asked him to just put less mixer and more ice in my cocktail (Im a bartender, I know this isnt a big ask). I tipped cash on top of the service fee just to show good nature.My friend bought 1 cocktail which is approx $20 after service fee. A few days later her total was adjusted to $35. I chalked this up to an honest mistake so I called the venue. After days of being ignored I finally got thru to some one named Griselle. She was very short with me, dang near hostile. I told her a bartender mustve made a mistake when closing his checks and she immediately got defensive and said they get paid very well here, they wouldnt try to scam anyone. I repeated myself saying I didnt think anyone was scamming and like I said before it mustve been a mistake. Then she asked me what I expected her to do about it. I said a refund of the $15 extra I never authorized would be nice. She tells me you expect me to find a customer receipt from 2 weeks ago?. I say I know its a pain in the butt but I too work in the industry and I know its possible. And that I will gladly give her the date, time, and other info needed. She starts getting aggressive saying she will not put up with anyone talking to her this way. I guess all she heard was butt and assumed I was cursing at her. I deescalated her attitude and softly repeated myself to clarify. Then she agreed to help me and told me to send her the info and tried to rush off the phone. As she was saying bye, I asked her for the email I could send the info to. I was given an email and its been another 2 weeks and I have received no response.Terrible service, worse management, and this point can say their cocktails were overpriced & underwhelming. I love Calle Ocho but this is now easily my least favorite venue in all of Miami. Just so far from what we call true hospitality here.
Hostess or manager (brunette lady from the bar) has a very nasty attitude. Security let us in to grab a drink at the bar & she comes up to us (two girls) as we were waiting to order at the bar and tells us with a nasty attitude “you guys need to pay cover” $20 each as if we sneak in or something . On where We replied “Well the security said it was okay for us to come and grab a drink at the bar” Then she said no, no is not like that you guys have to pay $20 each (Btw place was absolutely dead) on a Saturday. Immediately i felt offended because of her nasty attitude and we left. Is not about the money, but is the way you speak to the clients. If cuba ocho gets rid of this woman, everything will be different. Mind you, is not the first time this has happened we have been in this place before and she still gives attitude to the clients.
This is not a commentary on the food or the music but on the security of credit cards here. I’m sorry to report that somebody took my credit card and tried to misuse it. I had left it in the black portfolio for checks that the server took away. I can only assume that one of the staff took it and tried to Joy spend on it. Luckily my bank contacted me. But usually there is a protocol to give those credit cards to the manager and lock them up somewhere safe. Clearly that was not the case here and someone committed fraud with my credit card starting in this location.
Charging $3.25/ bottle of water is outlandish.Food is crazy expensive for just small little sandwiches. No descriptions by the artwork either, wouldnt call it a museum just a restaurant with some art/prints hung up. Advertised event was 30 minutes late to start. Live music was just a girl learning to play the bongo. They charge an automatic gratuity fee and then on the receipt they have a tip line, try to make you pay twice for the tip.
Amazing place, a little corner of Cuba in Miami. If you want to enjoy salsa and dance to the rhythm of live music, this is the place. The atmosphere is just perfect.
I preferred this place over Ball & Chain, because of attentive staff, great cuban sandwiches, and lively music. Also, you can either seat inside or along the street and still go and dance on the floor. Ambiance is cozy and very lively
Such ambiance and history packed into this vibrant space! Come for a drink at the best Rum bar in Little Havana, but stay for the diverse and honest collection of Cuban art. If youre lucky, live musicians will be performing for the best experience!
We celebrated my fathers 70th birthday at Cubaocho recently. It was FANTASTIC !!!! Ivan coordinated the entire event and he was an absolute pleasure to work with; I cant thank him enough. Nathalie mixed drinks at the bar and Barbara helped with the tapas and cake. It all went as planned. Great staff...Professional and very friendly. All of our guests loved the venue with its beautiful lamps and artwork. The Cuban band played for part of the evening. We danced the entire time and had a great time.
Beautiful place but the service is terrible. Hay had to go to find someone to order a drink and 3 times they tell me that they will pass by my table buy... finally I went to the bar and ask for my drink, right there I pay and expensive amount and even though the bad service they get upset for my $5 tip.By the way, its a vulgar place.
Enjoy nightlife in a live-music night club. They can improve their knowledge inhow to make better cocktails but overall it was a good experience.
Very unfriendly vibe and unwelcoming atmosphere. It’s no wonder there were no patrons in the restaurant. Staff acted as if it were a hassle to serve. Not impressed at all.
I used to love this place... Till very recently. My family (about 20 ppl) went out to celebrate our recent wedding. Weve been to this place quite a few times and loved it every time. But tonight was a little different. Some of my cousins had to leave and given the area, my uncles walked them to their car. When they came back Cuba Ocho insisted on a cover. My uncles told them that they had tabs open and everything. We had each $100+ tabs open!! We were eating, dancing, and drinking for over two hours with almost $400 in open tabs but they insisted on $30 each for a total of $90. We closed our tabs and left to go to South Beach. To make matters worse, we spoke to the manager on the way out... She was unapologetic and rude. Said it wasnt her problem everyone gets charged the same even if they just run out to smoke. NEVER going back here again!!
Always a good time. Friday night Salsa and Merenge. Love the decor.
Stopped in for live music and drinks. Music was good. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced. Beautiful artwork on display.
The most authentic Cuban-owned establishment in Miami. CubaOcho offers Miamis largest rum collection, endless stunning pieces of Cuban art, delicious bites and the best mojitos on Calle 8. If youre looking for a place to take a salsa class, dance the night away, or grab a cigar at the CigarElla womens club, CubaOcho is the place for you.
Great music. Only downfall is management. Misleading the customer with prices and then not owning up to their word. Get ready to get hustle at the door and at the table. Will never go back or refer friends and family.
Outstanding music, cocktails, service, and atmosphere. Mens room is kind of hard to find.
A must see!!! It is a true pleasure to dance salsa or son cubano while looking at all the beautiful and eclectic art on the walls. Fun and sociable staff. I am giving a 5 but they should extend their wine list to be excelent!
Extremely overpriced. They charge auto gratuity and and extra fee for credit card. It was $60 for 3 drinks. Beautiful art on the walls but I would never return for that price.
Live music is amazing BUT customer service is the worst, the food is bad quality and they charge extra money on your final bill. Also, they charge door cover even though I had a reservation for 15-20 people. Definitely bad administration and the worst customer service.
Absolutely love this place! Came here with my boyfriend 2016 in June and had to come back in December when we were passing through Calle Ocho. Its half bar/half museum where the tables are made of paintings or wood-carved tables. The mojitos are delicious even though a bit pricey. Nevertheless its a gorgeous place and when its not too hot you can sit outside and watch the road with good music. Would come again!
Great place. Art gallery, music, amazing food. Great people. I highly recommend 🇨🇺 Cubaocho!!
There was an old gentlement in the front who was very welcoming and convinced us to go in. Little did we know we were about to be scammed. Put us in the “VIP” section in the very bavk where we could not even see the performers. Promised to move us to better seating, which never happened. Overcharged us and virtually kicked us out for expressing our negative experience.
Absolutely unique, pure heart of Cuban art and music, cocktails, food, cafesito cubano, live music, salsa dancing, cuban cigars, hookas, and amazing rum collection… the best spot in Calle 8 . Love it
Its a unique place to visit, at the very least once, and give yourself some time to check out the interior and immerse in the history of Cuba. Bar prices a little stiff, hence the four star, but definitely worth it.
DO NOT GO HERE!Ripoff! Tourist Trap! Deceitful prices!They show Happy Hour prices at front door ($8 sangria or mohitos) but WILL NOT HONOR ADVERTISED PRICES!
A unique place which mixes the concepts of bar, art gallery and museum at once. Really interesting place to visit, good people, and very nice workers on it. You must try their mojitos, and some spetial different rums they have, totally worths a visit. If you have the chance, ask the holders about their history and how they started in there, very interesting also
The place is so beautiful and we enjoyed the live music a lot. You can interact with singers and have a very good time.
The place is good the music was good too. Salsa music plays all night and the drinks are average. The place is covered in old fashioned painting and some are for sale. This is a clear definition of what a salsa night club is, in the heart of calle ocho
Very cool atmosphere and ambience but theres never any space to dance. One of the salsa schools in Miami does a lot of parties here and its always too hot and too cramped.
The employees treat customers very badly, I do not recommend them. The place is beautiful but the employees treat you very badly.
Very nice place. Great story. Awesome staff. We got to meet the owner as well. Will return on our next visit to FL.
I bought a hat at big Papi store... great guy, he suggested to go Cuba 8. We went sat down, order a few mojito and got into a conversation about drinks, arts and history with the bartender. Cant remember her name but she made the time relaxing and interesting. She made my first time in Miami a time to remember. We will be back.... Just to sit, drink and let time flow by in a relax atmosphere.Thank you.
Cubaocho is a unique art museum, bar, concert venue. With its large selection of rums from around the world and fine cigars, its no wonder once you arrive you never want to leave. Great art for sale and other rare liqueurs. CubaOcho is a MUST SEE in Miami, hands down!
We went to have some drinks and dance.But we know the food is great.
Even though its located in touristy part of town, this is by far the best Cuban cultural experience you will have period. You feel like you are in Old Havana with all of the Cuban paintings from the 18th, 19th and 20th century and its a great place to hang out, have a drink and listen to some old fashion Cuban music. They have tables outside as well where you can sit relax, have a drink and smoke a cigar and they even pull out domino tables. Its as authentically Cuban as your going to get.
Absolutely love this place. There’s nothing I don’t love about the CubaOcho! For our “little special event” I can’t give enough thanks and gratitude to Rosie, Naivy & Vidal! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Awesome friendly place. Great live music. Drinks a little pricey and not the best. Staff were very nice and attentive.
Love this place and the atmosphere! Always a good time with my friends and family, staff is attentive and the music is amazing! Looking foward to a fun time tonight.
FAKE HAPPY HOUR, We arrived, saw the ad in the entrance about happy hour, as per the promotion, I order a mojito of the happy hour, after that i order a beer of the happy hour and point out to the waiter the happy hour sign, he got little surprice and just say sure Ill get it, rigth after he removed the happy hour sign and never came back with the beer, we order the check and they end us charging us double the price + enforce service charge + charge for paying with credit card.
Service is amazing. Bartender is horrible and rude. We asked for a drink with no sugar and we’re charged double. Do not recommend
Good rum,Bad habit to add more tip than they could do. Automatically 20% on receipt and they rounded up more on visa payment resulting a tip about 22%.This behavior made me disappointed and the rum at the end lost the special taste.Bad, very bad doing leaving me with this feeling.
Great place and the band was great...very nice place to visit and dance ...friendly ambiance...
Very nice place, theres an art collection, mostly paints of different quality artist mostly cuban I guess, at the same time is kind of a museum with a bar where you can enjoy the better rums of the world and quality cigars in a very attractive and bizarre ambiance
Nice live music and a great selection of rums. Very quirky decorations but great historied stuff there. Enjoyed visiting.
A star of Little Havana. If you want to be immersed in a beautiful setting where you are surrounded by the works of arts of Cuban masters and where you can enjoy the talents of many musicians while you sip on your favorite drinks with your favorite company, this is your place. I personally love tango Tuesday nights, or you can opt for dancing salsa with authentic salseros. Nevertheless, take a moment to look through the books that are laying around to learn a little about the magic of Cuban history and realize that you are sitting in a rare museum. Gracias CubaOcho!
Great place to dance salsa and drinks!
Lovely and lively place, just peeked in from out of town as I have been following on Instagram for Sunday and Wednesday nights dances. Definitely will be back.
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The daiquiris and mojitos were terrific! Beautiful artwork everywhere and best live music around
One of the best place in Miami... By the way , I play there last week (2/10/2018) with a band call (Charanga Casino)...valet parking is really not expensive. El parque de domino, esta al frente del club Cubaocho... Whenever you get a chance, go visit...
Visited again, and the Mojito which usually is very good, was so terrible, I could feel that there some kind of synthetic mix added. Tasted terrible, not sure if I want ever waste 10$ again :( very disappointed
Dance classes 8:30 and 9:30 Wed and Thurs. Very nice art. Chill vibes. Good place to play dominoes. Friendly people
I love cuba ocho! Is the place for drinks, fun, nice food, live music, such a good vibe always .One of my favorite places in Miami
Want to feel the cuban and latin vibes running up from your feet to shoulders? Come here on Thursdays to dance and learn some salsa steps.
Went there at sunday afternoon, fantastic live music, dance, nice drinks and food, lovely atmosphere and lots of happy people! Must see!!!
It was fantastic! We had a very good time!Excellent music, cocktails, and dancing.We cant wait to visit again!
The waitress and the bartender were so rude, we asked for a glass of Ice and then Ice water for us and they replied that they were to busy working , of course they never brought the water and Ice , we spoke to the bartender and he was very rude too
This place allows children and babies inside at night. This is not a family friendly environment. Loud music and servers are few. Cover charge for walking in. Also one bathroom for each gender with one stall. Lines for bathroom are crazy.
What a service. These guys are so nice. They tried to accommodate us with the drinks and being local, good service is hard to find.. gracias! Sandra and Ron
Besides of having on sale and exposed to the public the best originals Cuban pairings from some decades back, they have live music on weekends and one of the best Mojitos of Miami.
Great event space. Amazing staff, amazing bar and bar tenders, amazing servers. The space is beautiful and full of Cuban artwork on the walls.
DO NOT ENTER - TOURIST TRAPWe asked the prices speaking Spanish first.After a while, we asked the prices again, speaking English: we were then given a menu without prices (a printing problem), and the prices given by the waiter when speaking English suddenly became much higher (16-17$ for a cocktail, instead of 14$ at first; 9$ for a beer, instead of 7,30$)Cocktails are very basic, absolutely not worth the price (even the Spanish-speaker prices)GO AWAY AND SPEND YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE
Love this place. The ambient and the music were excellent. Good experience.
Nice crew and good concerts there. Good place for dance or just drink a beer in a place where you will see a lot of different people and culture.
The band that plays there on a Saturday night, Sugar Cane (led by world class musician Angel Ruben), is an absolute delight!
Great drinks! 10 stars !
A great place to have fun at night with friends! I love the variety of music, art, and characters that form part of this places environment.
The best mojitos!! Try the originals with the King of Mojitos they are the best!! I highly recommended this place. It has a nice Cuban environment, and great service .
Great place for Music, Art, Cigars, and drinks. Majo is the best and friendliest server!!
It was a great facility. I enjoyed our visit.
We went there for my brother birthday party. Enjoyed a lot and loved this place... Perfect venue for weddings, parties, corporate events and a great art museum.
Great Cuban club.....live Latin jazz, dancing, drinks & food. Come to Little Havana & check out Cubaocho for a great time.
Best bar if you want to hear some good Latin music with a laid back atmosphere and great drinks.
Excellent place to dance and share with friends.It has good music, extraordinary atmosphere, and nice staff.
A must visit place in Little Havana. Art and culture lovers heaven. Excellent bar on premises, best mojito in town.
Cool place. Went in one evening, ordered a mojito, and spent 45 minutes walking around looking at the art, tables, and everything else. Worth a stop!
Love this place. Great cigars, great rum, great art and even better company. I would recommend this place to anyone looking an authentic cuban experience.
Totally love it, come, mingle and get to talk to ppl by relaxing vibe of Cuban Music! Eric, u r a cool barman, abrazo!
I love the vibe at this place but having to pay $20 to get in addition to the overpriced drinks and food it’s insane.
Nice live music, nice atmosphere, nice cocktails and coronas ! And can get muy caliente with the salsa dancing !
Great cultural experience Miami and Cuba in one place. Great service and atmosphere. Amazing live music at night.
This historic old school Havana Bar - Dance club - eatery, is a one of a kind and an experience -SUPER FUN !!
Great mohitos and very friendly and attentive service.Musical group was amazing
Best place in Calle Ocho! Good food, drinks, and lots of dancing. Good energy and positive vibes all night!
Best place in calle 8 live music great cocktails
If I could leave zero stars I would! Terrible service at the bar. Rude bartenders, bad drinks. Service overall is terrible. Don’t waste your time.
Place is always amazing. Good cuban live music, drinks and ambience but overpriced
Great place in calle ocho, the service is great, there is a live band for people to dance salsa and the place itself is worth the visit because of the awesome museum. A must go
Amazing place! Beautiful art everywhere, live music, extensive alcohol collection. Fun, unique spot
Awesome dancing...great artwork all around to fast your eyes upon..Need better speakers though.
- Address:1465 SW 8th St #106, Miami, FL 33135, United States
- Site:http://cubaocho.com/
- Phone:+1 305-285-5880
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11 AM–1 AM
- Thursday:11 AM–1 AM
- Friday:11 AM–3 AM
- Saturday:11 AM–3 AM
- Sunday:1 PM–1 AM
- On-site services:Yes
- Live performances:Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
- Restaurant:Yes
- Toilets:Yes
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