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Local Flavor in Little Havana: 5 Places That Help Tell the Story

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Explore food and drink stops in Little Havana, with mapped locations and official menus and visitor information to help plan your visit.

This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.

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Places to start in Little Havana

Azucar Ice Cream Company

Stop for Cuban-inspired ice cream flavors at Azucar Ice Cream Company on Calle Ocho.

Where: 1503 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

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Official visitor information for Azucar Ice Cream Company

Ball & Chain

Find live music and a historic nightlife setting at Ball & Chain in Little Havana.

Where: 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

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Los Pinareños Frutería

Discover a neighborhood fruit market and Cuban refreshments at Los Pinareños Frutería in Little Havana.

Where: 1334 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

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Official visitor information for Los Pinareños Frutería

Sanguich de Miami – Little Havana

Try Cuban sandwiches at Sanguich de Miami's Little Havana location on SW 8th Street.

Where: 2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

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Versailles Restaurant

Explore Cuban food and Miami's cafe culture at Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho.

Where: 3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

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Official visitor information for Versailles Restaurant

Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood

Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.

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