I went once and it was like being in a third world country. I definitely, did not like it and it was scary.

Little Havana is a fascinating place. Get off Calle Ocho and walk the neighborhood to get the full flavor of the place. You'll feel like you're in a foreign country- in a good way. Don't be hesitant to try some of the smaller restaurants and cafes. They may look like holes in the wall, but you'll be pleasantly surprised how... More

The food is well spiced, even the black beans and rice are perfectly spiced. The menu is varied. If you pay attention to the menu descriptions, you'll find something to like.

I went to Little Havana, Calle ocho but I just wasted my time. In fact I planned to spend one afternoon there, I was walking because I thought it was the best way to visit and meet people. And then, Calle Ocho is really hudge and appart from a little part where there are the memorials, there is really nothing... More

The famous Calle Ocho is a busy six-lane street, heavy with traffic, but the galleries along the street are varied and very good.

Wander around and check out all the cafes, cigar shops, bodegas. Good food everywhere you look.

It has some parts that are run down, it has some parts that are new. It has history, it has its own yearly festival, "Carnival Miami" or "Calle Ocho" in the spring. As the name implies, it has many Cubans, too. Expect cigar shops, and plenty of "cafe cubano" windows. Restaurants, stores, specialty shops, and lots of people walking --something... More

The stores have not maintained their Little Havana ambiance. Lots of stores in English. Tobacco rolling stores popping up everywhere but not as authentic as El Credito in the area. A quick walk and you will wonder why you are there. I took them off my tours already.

There was a time when this area of about 2 square miles was the center of Cuban activity in Miami; but now there are more people from Central America who call this their home. Still, the cigar stores and factories are here and there are many Cuban restaurants along Calle Ocho. Ten years from now, this little area may no... More