Welcome to Playa Cafe
In the heart of Miami Beach, Playa Cafe offers a taste of Cuban and Latin American cuisine in a casual, divey setting. With a diverse menu featuring Beef Completas like Vaca Frita and Lomo Saltado, Chicken Completas like Chicharrones de Pollo, and Pork Completas like Masitas de Puerco, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant also offers delivery, takeout, and catering services, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. The authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere of Playa Cafe truly make it a standout dining destination in the area.
- 1515 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 331391515 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 Hotline: (305) 538-1551
Welcome to Playa Cafe, a hidden gem in the heart of Miami Beach offering a unique blend of Cuban and Latin American cuisine. Situated at 1515 Washington Ave, Playa Cafe provides a cozy and casual atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I had the opportunity to explore the diverse menu offerings at Playa Cafe. From savory Beef Completas like Vaca Frita and Bistec de Palomilla to mouthwatering Chicken Completas such as Chicharrones de Pollo and Fajitas de Pollo, Playa Cafe truly showcases the flavors of the Caribbean.
One standout dish that I highly recommend is the Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian-style beef on a bed of French fries served with a side of white rice. The fusion of flavors and textures in this dish is truly a delight for the taste buds.
In addition to the delicious food, Playa Cafe also offers a range of amenities including delivery, takeout, catering services, and a happy hour specials. Whether you're dining in with friends or grabbing a quick meal on the go, Playa Cafe has something for everyone.
Overall, my experience at Playa Cafe was a delightful culinary journey through the flavors of Cuba and Latin America. I highly recommend stopping by this charming cafe and indulging in their delicious offerings.

Casual Cuban food with bar seating. You order and pay at the register. They do a lot of takeout. Full meal plates for around $12 and sandwiches for $10. You get your choice of sides with the meal plates- white or yellow rice, beans, salad, plantains (maduro or patacones), fries. I had roast pork that came with onions. The midnight sandwich is a delicious Cuban sandwich on sweet bread. Value pricing here compared to most places in Miami.

Food was AMAZING 10/10. Also they have over 50 different menu items UNDER $15 I wish the staff interacted with us more we felt like " outsiders " in a way but the food was soo good that I wouldn't mind coming back. Super clean as well!

I'm back in after 10 years and it's as delicious and super local as usual. Came back for lunch later with my partner too. Cortadito and juices are always my favorite stop here with out all the tourists and touristy prices

Walking the Miami south beach area looked up playa ...on yelp GB PS sent me down the street...had to check out...stop by while taco hoping..order the 3 tacos with meat and a corona beer shared with wife was very tasty and service was very polite and courteous . Their breakfast menu looks good I want to try..if I get a chance when I am in Miami...and the price is right for area

This family owned and operated Playa Cafe offers excellent home style cooking food, and friendly customer service thats populat to locals and tourists alike. Located in the heart of South Beach, this is an excellent choice if you're craving for Caribbean, Latin, Spanish, Cuban anf Central American Cuisine. They also serve their breakfast combos with fresh coffee choices and freshly squeezed orange juice. They also serve sandwiches, tacos, tamales, wraps, salads, croquetas, empanadas and desserts like flan, caramel cakes, arroz con leche, bread pudding and tres leches. One of my favorit meql is the Arroz con Calamares which is just rice cooked with squid meat and squid ink. It is very tasty and the meat is cooked to perfection. Beef and Chicken Fajitas were good too and it is served with your choice of 2 sides with these to chiose from, white rice, yellow rice, salad, plantain, french fries and black beans It is located in 15th Street Washington Avenue, a few minutes walk from the beach, hotels and Lincoln Road Shopping Center.

A chill location to experience great Cuban food in South Beach. Easy to walk to and there is Bar top seating or you could easily take it to go. Everyone is extremely friendly and make great suggestions! Most agree that you can't go wrong with any option. I loved my chicken fajitas and the butter avocado and fresh tortilla gave it the extra mile. The fajita sauce was just too good. The yellow rice was a great side, very fresh rice too. My friends had the Cuban and chicken sandwiches. Both loved them and I definitely enjoyed the Cuban sandwich as well. Honestly you can't go wrong with any choice.

This is your typical mama y papa estilo Cubano sandwich shop. None of the South Beach I'm in Miami fufu vibes but on some real authentic Cubano vibe with the ladies cracking jokes and chisme behind the counter as you drink your cafecito con leche. We had the Philly Cheesesteak and the Sandwich Cubano. Both hearty and filling, reasonably priced without breaking the bank, and more satisfying than some of the other high priced restaurants nearby. You can tell its a local spot as the ladies behind the counter knew the customers by name and by order. I even got to know the man they call "El Profesor." Listen, whoever this man was, it was a moment and the ladies there love giving him a hard time in the most we appreciate and love you manner. To be a regular here would be nice. It's not fancy by any means, and is quite small with counter space in two areas. Def a place that is busy in the morning but so glad we tried it. Menu is large, I don't think you can go wrong with anything and there is def something there for everybody. We ordered a side of plantains and even that was enough to share with 4 people. They weren't sweet but that has nothing to do with establishment. May not have been the season yet for them. A place I'd come back to after a night of dancing to get a morning fix and cafe con chisme.