Café La Trova•Downtown

Cuban•$$

At Café La Trova the world-famous Julio Cabrera and his team of cantineros (Cuban bartenders) bring to life a retro Cuba atmosphere with their artisanal, handcrafted cocktails, while James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein lends her culinary prowess with a contemporary take on Cuban-styled dishes. The multi-faceted concept -- including two bars, a restaurant, and a walk-up coffee bar -- marries traditional “cantinero” cocktail culture with Miami’s 1980s Cubano renaissance offering classic and creative drinks, contemporary Cuban and Latin-inspired dishes, live music daily and an outdoor patio to enjoy dominoes and cigars. Located on Calle Ocho in the epicenter of Little Havana, Café La Trova is named for and inspired by the traditional Cuban music, la trova, which originated in Santiago de Cuba; and for the cantinero, meaning professional bartender, a cultural touchstone in the Cuban community, to whom attention to detail, hospitality and excellent service are paramount. In just two short years since opening, the restaurant has garnered multiple awards and recognition including: ranking #70 on the “World’s 100 Best Bars” list by 50 Best Bars (2020); “Best American Bar Team” at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards (2020); GQ’s “Best New Restaurants in America” (2019); Esquire’s “Best Bars in America” (2020); “America’s Best Bartender” at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards (2019) and many more.