An Afternoon in Calle Ocho, Miami

When visiting South Beach, I love to visit Calle Ocho "Little Havana" because of the Cuban flavor and local charm.   One of my favorite Cuban markets is "Los Pinarenos Fruteria".  It is a family owned, open air, market on 1334 SW 8th St Miami and 13th Avenue.  Here you can sit and enjoy a Cuban coffee or a glass of
freshly squeezed juice as well as shop for some flowers, fruit and/or vegetables.

Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Local Honey at Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Street Corner

Cutting Open a Coconut

Fresh Fruit

Owner:  Mrs. Hernandez

Espresso Machine for Cuban Coffee

Fresh Coconutt

Peeling a Mango

Chopped Fresh Fruit

Front of Los Pinarenos Fruteria

Here are some photographs of a local Cuban restaurant in Calle Ocho, El Pub Restaurant, where you can experience authentic Cuban cuisine.  I could not resist an order of frijoles negro, tostones, and a Cuban sandwich.

Me with the Rooser in Front of El Pubs

El Pub's Menu

My Friend Kim at El Pubs

Counter at El Pubs

Picante Sauce at El Pubs