Café La Trova

Café La Trova, located at the heart of Little Havana in Miami, is the creation of Cuban-born cantinero legend Julio Cabrera and James Beard–winning chef Michelle Bernstein. Opened in early 2019, it has quickly earned global acclaim, ranking among The World’s 50 Best Bars multiple times and receiving awards like “Best American Bar Team”. The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a spirited ambiance—bartenders in classic cantinero attire perform theatrical “throwing” techniques, launching cocktails mid-air in true Cuban flair. The décor nods to nostalgia with tile floors, scrolling ironwork, warm Edison bulbs, and vintage Cuban accents. Beyond cocktails, Café La Trova offers lively Cuban cuisine by Bernstein, including jamón serrano croquetas, Cuban‑sandwich empanadas, ropa vieja, lechón sliders, and inventive dishes like foie-gras on Spanish-style toast or arroz con pollo. There's live Cuban music every night, creating an energetic soundtrack to the experience. Happy hour runs daily from 4 PM to 7 PM, featuring $5 daiquiris and mojitos with snacks like croquetas and empanadas, making early evenings both fun and affordable. Regular cocktails typically average around $13–14 — and overall, it lands in the $$$ range . Whether you're there to watch a cocktail masterclass, enjoy Latin-inspired bites, dance to live music, or soak in Cuban spirit in Miami, Café La Trova offers a festival-like, soulful tribute to Cuban bartending culture.