Café La Trova

Cuban-Inspired Bar & Kitchen · Miami · Chef Michelle Bernstein & Julio Cabrera

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein and Maestro Cantinero Julio Cabrera's Cuban-inspired bar and kitchen in Little Havana. Award-winning cocktail program featuring Cuban classics and original creations.

971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130, Miami

• Best American Bar Team
• Roku Industry Icon Award
• #82 World's 50 Best Bars 2025
• #13 North America's 50 Best Bars 2025
• #42 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Dishes

• Happy Hour (4)
• Tuna Carpaccio (27) — Radishes, soy sauce, olive oil, tostada
• Beef Galbi Carpaccio (24) — Beef tenderloin, crispy shallots, vinaigrette
• Peruvian Ceviche (24) — Local Florida fish, cilantro, lime, huancaina sauce, cancha
• Calamari (19) — Mezcal-marinated fried calamari, tajin, Del Maguey Mezcal aioli
• Creamy Mushroom Croquetas (14) — Wild mushrooms, pecorino, truffle aioli
• Jamon Serrano Croquetas (13) — Melting cheese with fig jam
• Lobster Croquetas (13) — With scampi aioli
• Live Trova Music (7)
• Live DJ (80's 305 Bar) (12)

Wines

• Prosecco La Gioiosa (12) — Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy
• Albariño Turonia (13) — Rias Baixas, Spain
• Ferrari Sparkling Brut 375ml (22)
• Pinot Grigio – Lavis Trentino (11)
• (Available Aug 3 – Sep 30, 2025 | Sun–Thu only (45)

Cocktails

• Trio Matamoros (32) — Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask, Cafecito Cubano, and a Cigar on a tray
• Toasted Coconut Negroni (18) — Toasted coconut fat-washed Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Campari, Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth
• Presidente (16) — Banks 7 Rum, blanc vermouth de Chambery, dry curacao, grenadine
• Canchanchara (15) — Saint Benevolence Clairin Rhum, honey syrup, lime juice
• Daiquiri Clasico (14) — Bacardi Superior Rum, lime juice, sugar
• Hotel Nacional (16) — Planteray Pineapple Rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice
• Mojito Criollo (14) — Bounty White Rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, soda water, Angostura bitters
• Hotel Nacional (16)
• Modelo Especial (8)
• Hatuey (8)

Tasting Menu

• Dinner Prix Fixe Menu (45)

Phone: +1 786-615-4379

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