Come to Hoy Como Ayer for live Cuban music, mojitos, and a proper sample of Havana nightlife.

Ball& Chain is a popular and historic bar on Calle Ocho with live music, very good mojitos, and no cover.

Ariete is one of Coconut Grove’s best restaurants, but still casual enough for a nice weeknight dinner.

You can’t leave Miami without eating Cuban food at Versailles - head there during the day for a sandwich or for dinner in their ornate dining room.

Islas Canarias is a Cuban restaurant in Kendall known for their croquetas and Cuban sandwiches.

Finka Table & Tap in Kendall serves a mix of Cuban-meets-Korean bar food, along with Islas Canarias’ famous croquetas.

La Camaronera Seafood Joint & Fish Market in Little Havana is where to go for fresh seafood and a fried pan con minuta.