Puerto Sagua
Old-school Cuban diner that has survived every SoBe trend since the 1960s. Cheap, authentic, and packed with locals who know this is the real deal.
Only you see this. What you ordered, what you'd order again, the table to ask for.
The Story
Puerto Sagua opened on Collins Avenue in 1962, founded by a Cuban immigrant family with ties to a restaurant of the same name in Havana, bringing Cuban home cooking to Miami Beach during the early wave of Cuban exile arrivals.
Deals
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The Vibe
Time capsule Cuban diner. Counter service, cafe con leche, and median check under $15.
What to Order
- Palomilla Steak — thin-cut beef with onions and garlic; Cuban diner staple done rightPuerto Sagua
- Ropa Vieja — shredded stewed beef in tomato-based sauce; the dish reviewers return for, tender slow-braised meatMiami Beach 411
- Cuban Sandwich — pressed to crispy perfection; benchmark version on the BeachMiami Beach 411
- Café con leche + tostada — Infatuation says this is the correct morning order — can't mess it upThe Infatuation
- Vaca frita — Crispy shredded beef — a reliable Cuban classic done authentically since 1962Miami Beach 411
- Croqueta preparada — Classic Cuban croqueta sandwich — part of the original 1962 diner menuPuerto Sagua Website
- Setting
- Bar lounge
- View
- None
- Formality
- Casual
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