EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER – Mexican
On Calle Ocho in Little Havana, this diner is the newest concept from the Gastronomica Miami group, the team also behind Sala'o, Ciao Havana, Old's Havana and CosaNostra Nightclub, all clustered under one roof. The room leans into 1950s Cuba with cushioned red booths, neon signage, and retro memorabilia. The kitchen reworks Cuban comfort food: a Frita Cuban burger loaded with chorizo and crispy potatoes, a Pan Con Lechón sandwich, bowls of roast pork and ropa vieja, plus a pizza oven added since opening. Milkshakes come in Cuban-inspired flavors, and dessert closes with flan or maracuyá cheesecake. Nostalgia, plated fresh.
1620 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL, 33135 +1-215-686-4869 https://resident.com/food-and-drink/2025/10/28/step-into-the-past-el-cuban-diner-revives-1950s-cuba-in-the-heart-of-little-havana0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
Dairy-Free at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja Bowl, Vaca Frita Bowl and Salmon Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja Bowl, Vaca Frita Bowl and Salmon Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Cheesecake, Salmon Bowl and Rice Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Churrasco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Churrasco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Churrasco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Churrasco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER in Miami has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Cheesecake, Rice Pudding and Flan. 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 EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Churrasco Bowl | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Pan Con Lechón | 13.8 g | 10.7 g |
| Chocolate Coconut & Oreo Milkshake | 43.6 g | 10.1 g |
| Ropa Vieja Bowl | 19.3 g | 7.7 g |
| Passion Fruit Cheesecake | 4 g | 5.8 g |
| Chocolate & Corn Flakes Milkshake | 40.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Salmon Bowl | 15.2 g | 4.3 g |
| El Classico Hotdog | 5.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Flan | 17.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Rice Pudding | 18.3 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Burgers and Sandwiches
- Frita Cuban - $14.99: Cuban-style chorizo burger layered with crispy shoestring potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Classico Hotdog - $10.99: Mustard, sauerkraut, and caramelized onions Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Con Lechón - $13.5: Traditional Havana street-side pork sandwich Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Cuban Bowls
- Roast Pork Bowl - $16: Slow roasted pork served over base Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja Bowl - $17.5: Shredded beef in tomato-based sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaca Frita Bowl - $18: Crispy shredded flank steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Bowl - $22: Grilled skirt steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Criollo Bowl - $15.5: Creole-style chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Bowl - $19.5: Grilled salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake - $9: Maracuyá flavored cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Pudding - $7: Arroz con Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- French Toast with Ice Cream - $11: Torrejas con Helado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch
- Flan - $8: Traditional Cuban custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Strawberry Maria Cookie Milkshake - $8.5: Cuban-style milkshake with strawberry and Maria cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Coconut & Oreo Milkshake - $8.5: Cuban-style milkshake with chocolate, coconut, and Oreo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Banana Split Milkshake - $8.5: Cuban-style milkshake with banana split flavors
- Chocolate & Corn Flakes Milkshake - $8.5: Cuban-style milkshake with chocolate and corn flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Float - $7.5: Classic soda and ice cream float
Frequently Asked Questions about EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
- Is EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja Bowl, Vaca Frita Bowl and Salmon Bowl.
- What can I eat at EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER on a dairy-free diet?
- Ropa Vieja Bowl, Vaca Frita Bowl and Salmon Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER gluten-free?
- 6 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 EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER?
- Churrasco Bowl, at roughly 21.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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