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Owner story · South Beach, Miami Beach

Where the flavors of 1950s Havana come alive in every dish.

The La Mulata team · 1443 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

A mojito with mango and sugarcane in front of La Mulata’s lit sign
La Mulata’s table from above: seafood paella, shredded beef with rice, a steak in a creamy sauce, ceviche, fried calamari and cocktails

Washington Ave at Española Way

More than a place to eat: a celebration of Cuban tradition and culture.

La Mulata sits on the corner of Washington Avenue and Española Way, in the heart of South Beach. Its room recalls 1950s Havana, and its kitchen cooks real Cuban food with fresh ingredients, true to the classic flavors with a modern twist. Miami & Beaches, Greater Miami’s official visitor guide, calls the family-run restaurant a local favorite and a place to celebrate, with live music every weekend.

La Mulata’s dining room: patterned tile floors, a Cuban flag painted on a door and a “Bienvenido a Cuba” neon

The menu

From the cherished classics to bold, creative twists.

Ropa vieja comes grandma-style, the shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers and red wine, beside lechón asado, churrasco encebollado and the classic Cubano. Paella Habanera fills the pan with saffron rice, shrimp, mussels, clams, octopus and squid. The twists start with the appetizers: ropa vieja in empanadas and tacos, beef croquettes with truffle oil, and shrimp ceviche with grilled pineapple.

Homemade, with chicken or ropa vieja and cilantro aioli

Appetizers

Empanadas CubanasHomemade, with chicken or ropa vieja and cilantro aioli
Shredded beef ropa vieja in soft tortillas

A Cuban twist

Ropa Vieja TacosShredded beef ropa vieja in soft tortillas
Prime beef and Parmesan with truffle oil and aioli cheese cream

Croquetas

Beef and Cheese CroquettesPrime beef and Parmesan with truffle oil and aioli cheese cream
Hass avocado, tomato, onion, lime and cilantro

With plantain chips

Guacamole MariquitasHass avocado, tomato, onion, lime and cilantro
Shrimp in leche de tigre, pico de gallo and grilled pineapple

From the sea

Hawaiian Ceviche ShrimpShrimp in leche de tigre, pico de gallo and grilled pineapple
Roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes and black olive mayonnaise

From the grill

Grilled OctopusRoasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes and black olive mayonnaise
A steak sandwich with shoestring potatoes under a Cuban flag and a “Bienvenido a Cuba” neon

Pinkbot at La Mulata

Since October 2025, Pinkbot has carried La Mulata’s Cuban dishes from Española Way to the door.

  • October 21, 2025The first Pinkbot delivery left 1443 Washington Ave the same day La Mulata went live on Pinkbot.
  • Delivery or pickupLa Mulata’s Cuban dishes can be brought to your home, or picked up and enjoyed on the go.
  • A year togetherFrom the first delivery in October 2025 through November 2026.

Visit La Mulata

The best of Cuban and Latin cuisine in the heart of Miami Beach.

1443 Washington AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
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Herbs falling over a pan of La Mulata’s seafood paella, with lobster, shrimp, mussels and clams
A pick in Miami & Beaches’ 2026 guide to Cuban food.Live music every weekend, sidewalk tables on Española Way, and room for birthdays, anniversaries and business events.

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