Dona Neli Restaurant | Our Story
Where every meal feels like coming home
Dona Neli is a family-owned Cuban restaurant serving Miami with authentic recipes, warm hospitality, and homemade meals that make every guest feel like family.
Rooted in family
At Dona Neli, the recipes come from generations of Cuban tradition — the kind of cooking that takes time, care, and a deep love for the table. Every dish is made fresh, the way Abuela made it, because that's the only way we know how.
Every meal, every hour of the day
From an early-morning cafecito and fresh pastry to a slow-cooked family dinner, Dona Neli is open all day because every meal around the table deserves genuine care.
A Miami favorite, recognized
All In Miami named us one of the top places to eat in Richmond West, pointing to our traditional Cuban dishes, bright interior, and upbeat staff. But what we're proudest of are the guests who've been coming back, week after week, for years.
Two locations, one family kitchen
You'll find us at SW 8th Street on iconic Calle Ocho and in South Kendall on SW 184th — two neighborhoods, the same homemade food and the same warm welcome at both. Whichever is closest to you, pull up a chair.