It always cracks me up when someone tells me they\u2019ve just \u201cdiscovered\u201d El Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong>. Discovered? My dude, this place has been around since 1979! That\u2019s over four decades of serving up some of Miami\u2019s best Cuban comfort food.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been eating at Caribe for easily more than 30 years. Back in the 1980s, when my dad had a Wise Potato Chip<\/strong> route, he supplied them with potato sticks for their Pan con Bistec<\/em> sandwiches. Yeah, that was part of my dad\u2019s daily hustle and my summer job.<\/p>\n Fast forward to 2005, Juan Jose Alvarado took over the original Caribe Cafe<\/strong>, and under his leadership, it\u2019s grown into six-locations. While the original Caribe<\/strong> had more of that old-school, divey charm, the newer spots have a cleaner, more polished feel. But don\u2019t worry, they haven\u2019t lost their Cuban soul.<\/p>\n I feel that Juan\u2019s time working at Sergio\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> might have something to do with the evolution of Caribe<\/strong>. And speaking of Sergio\u2019s<\/strong>, let\u2019s talk croquetas<\/strong>\u2014because Caribe\u2019s<\/strong> are freakin\u2019 tasty.<\/em> He\u2019s perfected a recipe that puts them in the conversation for the best croquetas in South Florida.<\/p>\n Caribe\u2019s<\/strong> menu is packed with all the Cuban comfort food classics you could ever want. The Palomilla Especial Caribe<\/em> is a must-try; if you\u2019re a sandwich person, the Cubano Especial<\/em> won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n But let me be clear\u2014I\u2019m a Medianoche<\/strong> guy through and through. While a standard Cuban sandwich is great, something about the Medianoche<\/strong>\u2018s sweet bread elevates the whole experience. And at Caribe<\/strong>, their Medianoche<\/strong> is even bigger than the regular Cuban, so you\u2019re getting a serious sandwich.<\/p>\n Another go-to of mine? The Cuban Milanesa.<\/strong> Whether you go steak or chicken, you\u2019re in for a treat. They pound the meat thin, bread it, and pan-fry it perfectly. Then they layer on ham and thick slices of Swiss cheese, which gets all melty and gooey. But they don\u2019t stop there\u2014oh no, they finish it with a sprinkle of parmesan, adding an extra hit of richness. That\u2019s next-level indulgence.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s talk breakfast. Caribe\u2019s got you covered if you\u2019re looking for a solid way to start your day. Marcela recently had their eggs with crispy bacon and house potatoes<\/strong>, which also come with a caf\u00e9 con leche<\/strong> and tostadas. A classic Cuban breakfast done right.<\/p>\n As for me, I stick to my usual: Pan con Tortilla<\/strong> with onions and ham. The cheese was optional, but you know I went with Swiss. And because I like to live dangerously, I added mayo. The result? A gloriously messy, ooey, gooey, ugly-but-delicious sandwich.<\/p>\n So, what do you do for dessert? Well, in a proper Cuban comfort food spot, there\u2019s only one right answer: flan and cafecito.<\/strong> That\u2019s the only way to end your meal, and if you disagree, we might have to have words.<\/p>\n Beyond the food, Caribe has that unmistakable Cuban restaurant vibe\u2014bustling, warm, and always full of life. And with multiple locations across Miami, you\u2019ve got plenty of options. But if you ask me, the Hialeah<\/strong> location is the one you need to hit up.<\/p>\n So, if you\u2019re still \u201cdiscovering\u201d Caribe Cafe, let me welcome you to the party\u2014better late than never. Now get yourself a Medianoche and a croqueta, and thank me later.<\/p>\n Website \u2013 https:\/\/www.caribecaferestaurant.com<\/a> Monday 6:00 am \u2013 12:00 am![\"Caribe](\"https:\/\/burgerbeast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Caribe-Restaurant-Original-Location.jpg\")
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Breakfast Time at El Caribe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What\u2019s For Dessert?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n \nRestaurant<\/th>\n Address<\/th>\n Part of Town<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 3953 NW 7th Street<\/td>\n Flagami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 8228 W Flagler Street<\/td>\n Miami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 285 NW 27th Avenue<\/td>\n Little Havana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 2660 SW 137 Avenue<\/td>\n West Kendall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 9712 SW 24 Street<\/td>\n Westchester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Caribe Cafe Restaurant<\/strong><\/td>\n 1750 West 68th Street<\/td>\n Hialeah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
Instagram \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cariberestaurant<\/a>
Facebook \u2013 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/caribe27ave<\/a><\/p>\n
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