David's Cafe Ii

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1654 Meridian Ave (at South Beach)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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(305) 672-8707
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Best

This place has been around for over 30 years for a good reason. The food, service, cafe con lech, and the fact that it?s open 24-7 are all great reasons to try it. If your looking...

Worst

That pretty much says it all! For good Cuban food on the beach, Puerta Sagua is MUCH better. The cafe con leche is delicious though. Pros: friendly service Cons: crap food

Overrated 4/30/2010

That pretty much says it all! For good Cuban food on the beach, Puerta Sagua is MUCH better. The cafe con leche is delicious though. Pros: friendly service Cons: crap food more

Great spot to eat and check out! 7/30/2009

This place has been around for over 30 years for a good reason. The food, service, cafe con lech, and the fact that it?s open 24-7 are all great reasons to try it. If your looking for a that is full of city officials, police, fire, locals and travelers from around the world you got to try David?s Cafe. The caf? con leche is to die for and the Cuban Sandwich will leave your mouth wanting more. I go there about 3 times a week! Pros: Best Cuban Food in town Cons: Non that I know of! more

Great food, service and affordable prices!! 11/1/2008

After walking on Lincoln Avenue for over half an hour and being borbarded with so many restaurant choices we ran into David's Cafe II. From the outside the restaurant looks like a whole-in-a-wall, but it is very spacious inside. To my surprise the restaurant was packed, which meant that the food had to be good otherwise all those people would not be there. Our waittress was very nice, brought us water right away. We ordered breakfast: orange juice,cafecito (cuban coffe with milk), cuban bread, scrambled eggs, bacon and fried potatoes (not to be comfused with french fries). The food was great, my friends and I are going back for dinner tonight. The price for my meal was about $10.00 dollars, I ended up paying about $22.00 for my friend's meal and mine; very cheap compared to last night's bill of $150.00 at Texas de Brazil. By the way Texas de Brazil is another must go to restaurant in South Beach.If you are looking for GREAT food without spending a fortune David;s is the place to go. I have no idea why the last two reviews gave David's a one star, I definitelly recomment it!! more

HotDogs, Wings, fries, Beer? 2/17/2008

Geared for the tourist...... Sucked... I did find a place geared for those that miss nyc foods.... The place is Muncheez located between 65th and 66 street on collins... They have sabretts Hotdogs !!! and its not sitting in water allday. They grill it for you on the spot... Off the hook .. Oh the prices off the hook... Mad nice people in there too.. No short cuts in there... just good food... Not a date place though.... or maybe it is ... Very private and right across the street from the beach... Dam how good is that..Oh you wouldn't beleive this one either.. they do buffalo wings with Achor buffalo wing sauce... The real deal.. I don't know how these guys make money there... It's so inexpensive... Good luck to you guys in Muncheez.. Pros: Nice people Cons: Pasta in a authentic cuban restaraunt? more

We are locals: BAD, EXPENSIVE, don't bother!! 12/12/2006

Everyone on here that thinks this is inexpensive must be think that Nobu is fast food. Many have heard of David's Cafe in Miami Beach - There are two locations - one here, and one just behind Lincoln Road. This place is for tourists (and priced accordingly), though locals do pop in if they are pressed for time and must. The food is amazingly substandard and should not be considered representative of the great Cuban cuisine available here in Miami/Miami Beach (there are much better restaurants for 1/3 the price). If you are a tourist and want to try Cuban food - I would skip this and go to Versailles, (or anything else in Little Havana), or if you want something within walking distance from your hotel in South Beach, go to Puerto Sagua. The cafecito is about double what you would normally pay, and an order of HORRIBLE fries is about $4.00. You will pay with tax and tip roundabouts $17 for a beef or chicken steak meal ( which should be half the price or less). And none of it is actually good. If you are ordering from the outside window, the servers will take all their friends' orders first and make you wake upwards of 15 minutes to get a coffee. Basically - don't bother!! It's not good food, it's not real cuban food, and it's not worth the hassle or tourist prices. Skip this disgusting joint and enjoy something that is actually remarkable- South Beach has a lot better to offer!! - A group of South Beach residents Pros: Their way of robbing tourists is non-violent Cons: Food (it tastes nothing like real cuban food), Service, Price - $2.50 gatorade, $17 meal that should be $6!? more

really good cuban sandwich 8/16/2006

came here for lunch and was seated promptly. ordered the cuban sandwich and the lunch buffet. the the cuban was delicious. first time i had it and it tasted wonderful. the lunch buffet was good also but limited selection. the prices were decent for both. would go there again. Pros: cuban sandwich Cons: $1.75 can of soda...order water more

GREAT ! ! 4/12/2006

best place to get cuban food. Non expensive, very friendly, really really good food. more

Cuban treat 2/8/2006

You'd never know there was pretty good food here from the storefront. Duck behind the diner and takeout counter into a comfortable dining room. Food here is simple, fresh, well-prepared and comes in large portions. Service is good, and the value is tremendous compared to Lincoln Road/South Beach surroundings. Pros: Simple, quality food, Good service, Location Cons: Unassuming storefront more

Great Cuban Food on Lincoln Road 6/21/2005

Down home cuban food, great service at any hour of day or nite. I love this place not just for good cuban food but for people watching and listening. I like their sampler platter can make a lite meal for two on its own. When I have late nite craving for a Cuban cafe con leche on the beach this is the place. Pros: location, food, friendly service Cons: a little expensive more

Could Be Better 1/29/2005

With all of the Cubans in Dade County, you'd think the food could be better. It's bland and tasteless, served by waiters who seem to wish they were somewhere else. Pros: middle of South Beach Cons: Poor Service, Bland Food, Too Expensive more

Yuck! 11/29/2004

If this is Cuban food, then no wonder the island is in trouble. Each dish was greasier and more tasteless than the last. They should be paying customers to eat this stuff. I LOVE Cuban food, but not this tasteless stuff. Pros: close to home Cons: , greasy, overpriced more

Great food - Great Place 12/11/2002

I tried the lunch buffet recently and was very pleasantly suprised. The food was tasty and the service is very good. The restaurant was busy and seemed popular with locals. This is the sign of a very good restaurant. Treat yourself - Go to Davids Cafe soon! more
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Editorial
  • In Short
    Diners hungry for quality without frills will enjoy the large dining room and long curving bar with a wall of signed photos of Latin celebrities. Few other places in South Beach...

  • 7/6/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 24 hr
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: City Center
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