CAFÉ LA TROVA – Restaurant
Little Havana on Calle Ocho, where Julio Cabrera's cantineros work the bar in the old Havana style and live trova musicians play the room. Chef Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard winner, runs the kitchen: toston lechon sliders, vaca frita sliders, salt cod bunuelos, grilled provoleta, octopus on the plancha with squid-ink aioli, and hand-cut steak empanadas. Larger plates bring braised mojo lechon with crispy pork belly, skirt-steak ropa vieja, rabo encendido tossed through trofie pasta, and chupe de mariscos. Finish on flan de la flaca or Michy's rum-raisin bread pudding. Daiquiris, mojitos, presidentes and canchancharas keep coming from the bar.
971 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130 786 838 8695 https://www.cafelatrova.com/0Cuisine: Restaurant
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
Diet fit at CAFÉ LA TROVA
Halal at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese, Octopus on the Plancha and Crispy Fried Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ 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 CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Presidente and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hotel Nacional, Cubano Viejo and Mojito Criollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese, Hotel Nacional and Cubano Viejo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CAFÉ LA TROVA
CAFÉ LA TROVA in Miami has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Plantains, Flan de la Flaca and Coconut Rice. 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 CAFÉ LA TROVA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Stew | 14.7 g | 75.1 g |
| Cuban Sandwich Empanadas | 26 g | 63.9 g |
| Winter Salad | 63 g | 48.7 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Ensalada Miraflores | 14.1 g | 21.9 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 |
| Fried Cheese | 3.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Banana Tres Leches | 131.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Yuca | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Bites
- Creamy Mushroom Croquetas - $14: wild mushrooms, pecorino, truffle aioli
- Jamon Serrano Croquetas - $14: serrano ham and melting cheese with fig jam
- Pizza Croquetas - $14: mozzarella, basil, pepperoni, basil aioli
- Lobster Croquetas - $14: with scampi aioli
Tapas
- Peruvian Ceviche - $25: local Florida fish, cilantro, lime, huancaina sauce and cancha Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Calamari - $19: mezcal-marinated fried calamari, tajin, Del Maguey Mezcal aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Salt Cod Fritters - $18: Salt cod fritters & aioli dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Tuna Carpaccio - $29: radishes, soy sauce, olive oil, tostada Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Beef Galbi Carpaccio - $26: beef tenderloin, crispy shallots, vinaigrette
- Fried Cheese - $17: fried Haloumi cheese, tomato-raisin-Jerez stew with crunchy capers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Plantain Pork Sliders - $17: smashed green plantains, mojo laced roast pork, pickled onions
- Seared Foie Gras - $28: spanish french toast, sweet plantains, maple syrup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Octopus on the Plancha - $29: squid ink aioli, and smokey tomato, green and black olive stew Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- Shredded Beef Sliders - $19: sour orange aioli, potato sticks
- Polenta with Mushrooms - $19: creamy polenta, herbs, mixed with wild mushrooms, crispy serrano ham
- Cauliflower Steak - $21: caramelized raisins and almonds, capers, dill and pickled garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Pork Chunks - $25: crunchy mojo-marinated pork, sweet plantain mash, mezcal-honey glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Crab Cake - $26: lump crab cake, smashed avocado, mustard sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Prawns Al Ajillo - $28: white bean stew, crunchy garlic, confit tomatoes, tostada Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Empanadas
- Hand Cut Steak Empanadas - $16: caramelized onions, Spanish olives and jerez
- Chicken Empanadas - $15: pulled chicken, fresh corn, tarragon, rosemary Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Spinach Empanadas - $14: spinach and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Cuban Sandwich Empanadas - $15: roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Salads
- Ensalada Miraflores - $19: choclo, avocados, feta, piquillos, rocoto, white beans, radish, parsley and tinto vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad - $19: whole romaine leaves, buttery croutons, grated parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Winter Salad - $19: arugula, roasted beets, poached pears, goat cheese, candied walnuts, honey-lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Main Courses
- New York Steak - $69: green peppercorn sauce, whipped potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Rib Eye Cowboy - $90: house french fries, chimichurri
- Crispy Fried Snapper - $51: puréed malanga, topped with warm soy broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Roast Pork - $29: braised mojo-marinated pork shoulder, steamed yuca, crispy pork belly, citrus mojo, pickled onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seabass - $52: mediterranean sauce, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Skirt Steak Shredded Beef - $30: rice and black beans, fried green plantains, avocado cream
- Seafood Stew - $46: prawns, local fish, clams, mussels and lobster in a seafood-aji amarillo broth, fresh cheese, Peruvian corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Oxtail Stew Pasta - $32: slowly braised oxtail stew, pulled and tossed with its own juices, mascarpone, pecorino, and trofie pasta
- Mushroom Shredded Beef - $38: sofrito, warm spices, rice and black beans, fried green plantains, avocado cream
- Chicken and Rice - $29: Bomba rice, saffron, beer, free range chicken braised in its own juices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Sides
- White Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Coconut Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Yuca - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fried Green Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Black Beans - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Sweet Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Fried Yuca - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Flan de la Flaca - $14: Flan with passionfruit sauce & olive oil cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Michy's Bread Pudding - $14: chocolate, Cuban rum soaked raisins, orange rind
- Banana Tres Leches - $15: Sponge cake, banana pudding, whip cream, Frosted Flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding - $14: with bourbon soaked cherries and cherry whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Classic Daiquiri - $15: Bacardi Superior Rum, lime juice, sugar
- Mojito Criollo - $15: Mount Gay Silver 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: Clement VSOP Rhum, 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
- Mulata (Frozen) - $16: Diplomático Mantuano Rum, creme de cacao, lime juice, cafecito syrup, ground coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cubano Viejo - $17: Bacardi 8 Rum, demerara syrup, lime juice, mint, Angostura bitters, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Yumislaidy (Mocktail) - $10: pineapple juice, agave syrup, lime juice, cucumber juice, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Modelo Especial - $8: Lager, Mexico (4.4%)
Frequently Asked Questions about CAFÉ LA TROVA
- Is CAFÉ LA TROVA halal-friendly?
- Yes. CAFÉ LA TROVA has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese, Octopus on the Plancha and Crispy Fried Snapper.
- What can I eat at CAFÉ LA TROVA on a halal diet?
- Fried Cheese, Octopus on the Plancha and Crispy Fried Snapper carry the halal tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAFÉ LA TROVA have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hotel Nacional and Cubano Viejo.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CAFÉ LA TROVA?
- Seafood Stew, at roughly 75.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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