Best Cuban Food in Miami

Cuban breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Calle Ocho — made fresh every day

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Homemade flavors, family tradition

A family-owned Cuban restaurant with two Miami locations, serving authentic recipes made fresh every day from generations of family tradition.

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From morning cafecito to family dinner

Start your day with a fresh cafecito and pastry, or gather the whole family for lunch and dinner. Dona Neli is open all day, every day.

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Bring the taste of Cuba to your event

From family celebrations to business meetings, our catering team brings homemade Cuban food to your next occasion.

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Made fresh daily

I’ve lived in a Miami for every long time and I’ve eaten alot of Cuban food…. This is the best Cuban food I’ve had. The churrasco and the masas de puerco melts in your mouth. The black beans… phenomenal. Great food. Great service. 5 stars!

Stephanie B.

I had ordered the stuffed plantians with shredded beef. Quantity medium large, flavor delicious. Tuna salad quantity large. Flavor very good. Smoked pork with mashed potatoes and chicken soup. Quantity of Chicken soup small. Flavor very flavorful, mashed potatoes quantity two scoops with lots of butter. Flavor very good pork quantity medium. Flavor very good. Drinks Cuban coffee very strong. Mango drink freshly made. I strongly recommend visiting this little gem of a restraunt.

ARIES M.

This place is the best. I eat here 3 to 4 times a week. Food is top notch from their daily special to the seafood plates, it’s always fresh and testy. Eating here feels and tastes like my grandmother cooking. And the staff is super hospitable. I highly recommend.

Rick N.

Food was amazing, both the grilled and fried grouper. Maria, our server was attentive, the fries were great, and the mason jars of ice water were wonderful and refreshing. 10 out of 10 will visit again!

R B.

Everything about this establishment is dreamy! The atmosphere is inviting and adult with a black and white theme and huge wall of B&W photos of Cuban landmarks. The servers are outstanding, friendly and helpful, and easy on the eyes. The food is magnificent! I mean it. The Cuban Coffee is the finest cup of coffee I've ever had. Delicious and not too sweet. Perfect The chorizo was delicious, the Cuban bread was exactly as I remember. This was breakfast, so I'll have to come back for lunch, at…

Karan D.

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The Dona Neli Experience

Cuban Family Recipes

Enjoy traditional Cuban flavors and comforting classics rooted in family tradition.

From Cafecito to Dinner

Start with a morning cafecito or gather around the table for lunch and dinner.

A Warm Welcome

Bring your loved ones and feel at home at either of our two Miami locations.

Authentic Cuban Flavor, A Taste of Home

At Dona Neli, we celebrate the flavors and traditions that make Cuban food feel like home. Join us for comforting classics, a cafecito, and the warm welcome of a family table. Come hungry, bring your loved ones, and share a taste of Cuba.