Calle Ocho’s most famous mainstay as well as Miami’s best known Cuban icon, Versailles (pronounced “ver-SIGH-yes”) is something of a marvel not just for longevity (est. 1971) but also its prices and look. We don’t know if its kitschy mirrors and chandeliers were meant to evoke the Sun King’s palace for real or with tongue in cheek, but they sure make an unforgettable backdrop to a parade of local characters, from blue-haired abuelitas to late-night club kids. Versailles still delivers the goods menu-wise, with fare that’s tasty, authentic, and still quite affordable. Plantain soup, roast pork with onions, vaca frita (shredded grilled beef), guava pastries, Cuban-style coffee that’s as sweet as it is strong—all the classics are here, and then some. On the lighter side, you can’t go wrong with a pressed sandwich cubano.
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Versailles
3555 SW 8th St (at SW 36th Ave.), Little Havana, Miami, FL
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Neighborhood
Little Havana
Hours
Mon–Thurs 8am–2am; Fri 8am–3am; Sat 8am–4:30am; Sun 9am–1am
Phone
305/444-0240
Prices
Main courses $5–$20
Cuisine Type
Cuban
Web site
Versailles

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3555 SW 8th St MiamiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.