Little Cuban Cafe Restaurant

3433 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

★★★★★4.7(3,895 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Fort Lauderdale institution serves genuinely authentic Cuban home cooking that keeps locals and travelers coming back for more, with generous portions of perfectly executed ropa vieja, fresh snapper, and crispy tostones that taste like you're eating at someone's family table. The welcoming, unhurried vibe makes it an ideal spot for lingering over strong coffee and conversation, whether you're meeting friends or settling in for a full breakfast, and the prices feel like a steal compared to what you'd pay elsewhere. With nearly 4,000 five-star reviews, it's clear that Little Cuban Cafe has mastered the art of making everyone—whether you're craving comfort food or seeking authentic island flavors—feel genuinely cared for.

What to expect

Slow sitMeetingsTraditional drinksFull breakfastLight foodFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Margie Garcia
★★★★★a month ago

The food is fantastic. Rice, beans, Yuca, meat dishes all authentic and delicious. I myself am not a meat eater, but our table did order the ropa vieja and i ordered the snapper all were 10/10. Do not snooze on this place the food is hot, fresh, and authentic Cuban ! Good, friendly service. Busy during lunch time and definitely understand why. Check them out, worth the visit.

Julia Crisafi
★★★★2 months ago

I would like to recommend a local establishment that serves authentic, made-to-order Cuban cuisine. In particular, I highly recommend the Stuffed Tostones with Picadillo, topped with three Sunny-Side-Up Eggs or any style of egg you would like with a side of Beans. It is an exceptional dish that is certainly worth trying.

Jessica Flores
★★★★★3 months ago

Soooo good! I’m Mexican so I can’t speak to the authenticity, but I am pretty sure this is what I’d be eating if I went to a Cubans house. Good home cooking while on travel, good ingredients. Great portions, hot and fresh, we felt so full and comforted after eating it. I am glad we found this place!!! Chefs kiss! Pics are of the Cuba sandwich, fried yucca, tamale, and beef stew (carne con papa), spent $40.

Pia & Joe
★★★★★3 months ago

It was a Little Cuban Cafe! We were greeted and seated immediately. Drinks were served promptly. Coffee was good, food was good… but now that we found it…. We plan to come back for dinner to explore their traditional Cuban Menu!

Jim Taylor
★★★★★5 months ago

We just loved the food. Ring a big appetite! The servings were enough to leave a little on your plate and be stuffed. I could not believe the prices coming from California. The story of how the owners got here from Cuba was very interesting. Their daughter was our server, what a wonderful person to talk too and shared some family experiences. You won't be sorry you gave them a try.

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