Cafe La Trova – Spanish
Step into a vibrant time capsule of mid-century Havana, where the rhythmic pulse of live Trova music fills a space adorned with nostalgic Cuban memorabilia and warm, tropical hues. Tuxedoed cantineros perform a theatrical dance of cocktail-shaking behind the bar, serving artisanal spirits that perfectly complement a menu of soul-warming Caribbean classics reimagined with contemporary flair.
971, Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33130 +1-786-518-8193 https://www.cafelatrova.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cafe La Trova
Dairy-Free at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuca, Maduros and New York Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rabo Encendido Pasta, Vaca Frita Sliders and Cuban Sandwich Empanadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Presidente. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Presidente. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova in Miami has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe La Trova
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cuban Sandwich Empanadas | 26 g | 63.9 g |
| Rabo Encendido Pasta | 8.9 g | 53.6 g |
| Vegan Fricassee | 11 g | 44 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Vaca Frita Sliders | 18.6 g | 22.6 g |
| Ensalada Miraflores | 14.1 g | 21.9 g |
| Watermelon Caprese | 57.3 g | 19.3 g |
| Whole Boneless Stuffed Branzino | 31.9 g | 17.5 g |
| Tuna Carpaccio | 93.4 g | 15 g |
| Cauliflower Steak | 23.4 g | 14.6 g |
| Prawns Al Ajillo | 118.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Bites
- Creamy Mushroom Croquetas - $14: wild mushrooms, pecorino, truffle aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamon Serrano Croquetas - $13: melting cheese with fig jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Croquetas - $13: mozzarella, basil, pepperoni, basil aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Croquetas - $13: scampi aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Tapas
- Peruvian Ceviche - $24: local Florida fish, cilantro, lime, huancaina sauce and cancha Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $19: mezcal-marinated fried calamari, tajin, Del Maguey Mezcal aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Cod Fritters - $18: aioli dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Carpaccio - $27: radishes, soy sauce, olive oil, tostada Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Galbi Carpaccio - $24: beef tenderloin, crispy shallots, vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Haloumi Cheese - $16: tomato-raisin-Jerez stew with crunchy capers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostón Lechón Sliders - $16: smashed green plantains, mojo laced lechón, pickled onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Foie Gras - $25: spanish french toast, maduros, maple syrup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner
- Octopus on the Plancha - $29: squid ink aioli, and smokey tomato, green and black olive stew Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaca Frita Sliders - $19: sour orange aioli, papitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Steak - $19: caramelized raisins and almonds, capers, dill and pickled garlic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masitas de Puerco - $24: crunchy mojo-marinated pork, sweet plantain mash, mezcal-honey glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $24: lump crab cake, smashed avocado, mustard sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns Al Ajillo - $26: white bean stew, crunchy garlic, confit tomatoes, tostada Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Empanadas
- Hand Cut Steak Empanadas - $14: caramelized onions, Spanish olives and jerez Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Potato Empanadas - $13: caramelized onion and creamy leek with melting gruyere Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Empanadas - $13: spinach and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich Empanadas - $14: la Trova Léchon, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Empanadas - $13: pulled chicken, fresh corn, tarragon, rosemary Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ensalada Miraflores - $19: choclo, avocados, feta, piquillos, rocoto, white beans, radish, parsley and tinto vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $19: whole romaine leaves, buttery croutons, grated parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Caprese - $21: burrata, mint, basil, and PX vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad of Beets and Peaches - $19: arugula, candied walnuts, whipped feta, lemon-honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- New York Steak - $69: green peppercorn sauce, whipped potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 16oz Rib Eye - $89: house french fries, chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Snapper - $48: puréed malanga, topped with warm soy broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechón - $29: braised mojo-marinated pork shoulder, steamed yuca, crispy pork belly, citrus mojo, pickled onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Boneless Stuffed Branzino - $48: fennel, leek, mascarpone, lemon vinaigrette, crunchy capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak Ropa Vieja - $29: rice and black beans, tostones, avocado cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chupe de Mariscos - $45: prawns, local fish, clams, mussels and lobster in a seafood-aji amarillo broth, queso fresco, Peruvian corn Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabo Encendido Pasta - $29: slowly braised oxtail stew, pulled and tossed with its own juices, mascarpone, pecorino, and trofie pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Fricassee - $38: mojo-marinated tofu, peppers, onions, tomatoes over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Ropa Vieja - $38: sofrito, warm spices, rice and black beans, tostones, avocado cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo - $29: Bomba rice, saffron, beer, free range chicken braised in its own juices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Frita - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan de la Flaca - $11: Flan with passionfruit sauce & olive oil crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Michy's Bread Pudding - $13: chocolate, Cuban rum soaked raisins, orange rind
- Banana Tres Leches - $14: Sponge cake, banana pudding, whip cream, Frosted Flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pavlova - $14: seasonal fruits, mascarpone cheese, passionfruit cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Arroz Con Leche - $14: with bourbon soaked cherries and cherry whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Daiquiri Clásico - $14: Bacardi Superior Rum, lime juice, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Mojito Criollo - $14: Bounty White Rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, soda water, Angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Canchanchara - $15: Saint Benevolence Clairin Rhum, honey syrup, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Presidente - $16: Banks 7 Rum, blanc vermouth de Chambery, dry curaçao, grenadine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hotel Nacional - $16: Planteray Pineapple Rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Periodista - $16: Brugal 1888 rum, apricot liqueur, dry curaçao, grenadine, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Banana Daiquiri (Frozen) - $16: Diplomático Planas Rum, crème de banane, lime juice, banana purée, sugar, coffee beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Modelo Especial - $8: Lager, Mexico (4.4%)
- Stella Artois - $8: Lager, Belgium (4.8%)
- Hatuey - $8: Cuban style ale, Greenville SC (5.5%) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe La Trova
- Is Cafe La Trova dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe La Trova has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca.
- What can I eat at Cafe La Trova on a dairy-free diet?
- White Rice, Coconut Rice and Yuca carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe La Trova have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including White Rice and Coconut Rice.
- Is Cafe La Trova gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe La Trova?
- Cuban Sandwich Empanadas, at roughly 63.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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