Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant with live music · Little Havana
Photo: Cafe La Trova/Greater Miami CVB
Cafe La Trova
Maestro cantinero Julio Cabrera's bar on Calle Ocho: crisp daiquiris and mojitos in the classic Cuban style, Michelle Bernstein's food and live trova music – No. 42 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026.

| What | Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant with live music |
|---|---|
| Where | Little Havana |
| Address | 971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130 |
| Season and hours | Sunday–Thursday 16:00–00:00, Friday–Saturday 16:00–02:00; dinner from 17:00 (Cafe La Trova website, read 27 October 2026). |
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Checked on cafelatrova.com, miamiandbeaches.com, timeout.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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