Café La Trova

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

Michelin-recommended and ranked among World's 50 Best Bars, Café La Trova in Miami is created by chef Michelle Bernstein and Maestro Cantinero Julio Cabrera. The Little Havana venue pairs Cuban-inspired cuisine like mojo-marinated lechón with cantinero-style cocktails and nightly live Son Cubano music.

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

Cocktails

  • 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)
  • La Tropical (8)
  • La Trova Old Fashioned (16) — Woodford Whiskey Blend, cafecito-demerara syrup, chocolate bitters, angostura bitters
  • Trio Matamoros (32) — Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask, Cafecito Cubano, and a Cigar on a tray

Wines

  • Albariño Turonia (13) — Rias Baixas, Spain
  • Ferrari Sparkling Brut 375ml (22)
  • Pinot Grigio – Lavis Trentino (11)
  • Prosecco La Gioiosa (12) — Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy

Dishes

  • Live Trova Music (7)
  • Live DJ (80's 305 Bar) (12)
  • Slide (10)
  • Glass (12)
  • *(+ (12)
  • Bar (Sun–Thu) (4)
  • Bar (Fri–Sat) (4)
  • Dinner (Sun–Tue) (5)
  • Dinner (Wed–Thu) (5)
  • Dinner (Fri–Sat) (5)

Tasting Menu

  • Dinner Prix Fixe Menu (45)

The Experience

Expect a lively and theatrical atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

  • Atmosphere: Lively, Theatrical
  • Format: À la carte

Phone: +1 786-615-4379

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