Cuban-Inspired Miami Food Tasting Tour

Cost: $95 per person
Included in price: guided cultural & history tour, 7 food stops.

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.
Meet: South Beach – (Exact location given once reservation is confirmed)
Weather and Dress: Tour takes place rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
Food Stops: Seven. All transportation is included.
Neighborhoods We visit: South Beach, Key Biscayne Island, Little Havana and Coral Gables

*Please note that this tour has a minimum of 6 people.

Miami Food Tasting Tour; Cuba Bonita Food Tour

Miami wouldn’t be Miami without the Cuban spirit that permeates the city. Our Food Tasting Tour explores Miami’s Cuban-centric neighborhoods — from Little Havana to Coral Gables — while tasting the best of the Caribbean island’s delicacies at low-key, family-style restaurants that have made a name for themselves with great cuisine and authentic Cuban ambiance. Bite into Cuban culture (and sample its tastiest dishes) as you enjoy anecdotes about its delicious connection to Miami — with accompanying narration by foodies for a true taste of Cuba.

Start the journey with some Cuban speed (the legal kind, of course) by sipping on a Coladita

We’ll meet in the morning, and start the day right by treating your taste buds to a café Cubano: smooth, sweet and capped off by delicious foam. Try a Colada (a shot of espresso with a teaspoon of sugar) or a Cortadito (espresso with a shot of milk) — either one of which will get your juices going and ready for the tour. The experience of having Cuban coffee is a treat for all the senses, thanks to its deep, enticing aroma and singular taste. Warning: This is coffee at its strongest so take it easy. One sip will do. Not a coffee lover? No worries — we have other options for you

Bite into a classic Cuban Mixto or
Medianoche in a tropical island.

Leave the mainland behind and head off into one of South Florida’s most beautiful tropical islands. Key Biscayne is seven miles long and two miles wide, but its small size belies its many charms: among them the unparalleled views of the downtown Miami skyline and the many food treasure spots the island is home to. Case in point: a multiple generation family owned Cuban Cuisine Restaurant, where we will stop to try two of Cuba’s classic & famous sandwiches, and tell you all you need to know about them: their history, tradition and just how they have become one of Miami’s favorite comfort foods.

Off to Little Havana we go…

“Little Havana offers a vibrant culture where food is made from the soul and served to commemorate all that we left back in the island.” The words of Don Luis, a baker who left Cuba more than 50 years ago, couldn’t better summarize what Little Havana is all about. With its colorful murals, guayabera-clad men playing dominoes and cigar rollers at work, Little Havana is where the spirit of Miami’s exile Cuban community comes alive, and where we make four of our seven delicious stops. The menu on any given day varies as we sample what’s fresh on the menu that day…. the options are guaranteed to make your mouth water. But eating is not everything Little Havana is about. We’ll stop at a Cuban sundry shop for knickknacks, check in on the cigar rollers of the area, cheer on the domino experts holding court at Domino Park and take a stroll near the Tower Theatre, one of the area’s oldest movie houses. (*Itinerary is subject to change).

Sweet things come to those who wait.

No Cuban cuisine experience is complete without a tasty dessert. And no place does justice to Cuban sweets better than Roma Bakery, a place where, as owner and head chef Giacomo Roma puts it, “everything is made from scratch as it used to be in the old days to keep alive the traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations.” At Roma, we will sample sweet bites as well as learn just how it is that they make that delicious Cuban bread and those irresistible galletas.

Thirsty? Time for some Guarapo, Mamey or Guanabana…
the choice is yours!

When it’s time to freshen the palate, nothing beats a freshly squeezed juice. Little Havana has literally hundreds of places where decadent, tropical fruits are squeezed right in front of your eyes — or made into milkshakes for those with a sweet tooth. We’ll stop at one these juice palaces and get our juice fix in check. Try a Guarapo (juice squeezed right out of the sugar cane) or a tart and delicious tamarindo (made from the tamarind pulp).

Time to explore a Cuban mercadito!

For a dose of Cuban culture (shock) bar none, there’s no place more ideal than El Palacio de los Jugos, an authentic Cuban market where all your senses will be on high alert. Our stop at this legendary spot has a purpose: to answer any and all your questions about Cuban cuisine and ingredients — from “what is yuca and malanga?” to “how can I make the best dulce de leche pudding?” Please note that our tour doesn’t include a tasting at El Palacio de los Jugos. Tour participants are free to explore the market, buy products or simply sit at an outdoor table and people-watch. (Stop is 15 to 20 minutes).

Our best friend: El Mojito

As our tour comes to an end we will end the day in style after a drive through tree-lined Coral Gables before making our way to The Biltmore Hotel, one of South Florida’s most legendary landmarks, where a cold Cuban mojito awaits. This rum, lime, sugar and mint concoction is just the right exclamation mark to close a day of Cuban indulgence. Salud

(Transportation back to South Beach location)