La Palma Cafeteria

The food was very good. We ordered frituras de bacalao, media niche, French fries, churros, and hot chocolate. Everything was fresh made to order. The first waitress we had was rude, inconsiderate, and made us wait an hour before being asked what we’d like. Thankfully her shift ended and we got the sweetest waitress. Only reason I gave 4 stars was for the long wait and rude waitress. I would come back– just not on a cold Miami night! (It’s really packed for churros an d hot chocolate)

This is the first time i come to this place, but came with some friends to get some churros and hot chocolate. Bad idea I don’t think I’ll be coming back. The churros were hard the chocolate was pudding. I decided to get crème de málaga another bad idea. It was more like crema de ajo with some málaga. It’s not worth the wait.

Perfect night for chocolate & churros. Been to La Palma many times. The chocolate is good, not as thick as they used to make it. Now has a perfect consistency. The churros were hard & didn’t have any flavor. They must have changed the dough, lots of folks complaining. Huge disappointment :(The churros at Churromania are much better or from
Goya that you can buy in the frozen section of the super market & make at home. La Palma also needs a major cleaning. The place is filthy. Won’t be back. Yikes!

Its all about the churros. Truth be told, I live close by and they are open ²⁴⁄₇ so its a good match!
Just order churros and hot chocolate (extra thick) and you will thank me later!
They have an outside area where you can order coffee and pastries, haven’t been inside or tried much of their menu but there are always a couple of tables and people seem to come back because the waitresses are always saying hi to someone. They have ample parking in the back yard.

Food is usually decent most times. Prices are good. Hot chocolate was disgusting… It was chocolate pudding, not drinkable, should be served as a dipping sauce only. Churros also left a lot to be desired. Not sure what the hype for those two are, unless people only go by after a night of drinking lol in that case, I can understand.
Go by for the food though, it’s worth going at least once.

Reviews on churros and chocolate: both awesome!
Served hot and coated with sugar. Hot chocolate is thick enough to dip, and not ultra mega sweet as it is in other places. Right amount of sweet I would say.
Service was good.
Bathrooms: skip them unless it’s a total must.

I definetly have to say that it looks better on the inside than what it does on the outside. They have a painting on the wall where they have drawings of different cuban singers. I found that fascinating. Their tables and chairs looked new and well taken care of, even though this place is not so new. A plus, is that they have their own parking lot which seems to be plentiful for their guests.
As soon as I walked in, I wasn’t greeted by anyone and the waitress was busy talking to another client (who she seemed to be really close with, because she kissed that clients adolescent son on the cheek). It took her about 10 min to finally come to our table and ask for our order. I ordered una croqueta preparada and so did my bf. My order took longer than usual to make. There were people who arrived and ordered after us, and they received their meal before us. Let me remind you that I ordered a sandwich, not a full plate of food. The waitress herself seemed very nice, but not as attentive because she was busy occupying herself with social matters.
The food itself was delicious. They serve the sandwich cut in half, and I was only able to eat half. The other half I took home. The café con leche was excellent. I’m not sure what type of milk they use, or what coffee, but that was my favorite part of the meal.
The reason for the 3 stars and not 5, is because the waitress wasn’t as attentive as she should have been. However, the food was very good and was of good quality.

El churro con chocolate es rico pero en el restaurante a decaído todo la limpieza es mala las sillas falta de tapiceríà la comida reducida el lacón con caldo gallego lo quitaron y ahora es separado en fin ahora no me gusto deje de ir y volví pensando en mejorar que decepcion

La Palma is a very known place in Miami. This is a place for locals. This would be what I would try to find if I were an out of towner.
La Palma has been opened since 1979, that’s a remarkable reputation. Years of layer upon layer of great food and affordable prices.
Their variety is great, you have items on the menu that can take you back to childhood like discos or flying saucers.
If it is those 3 to 4 days in the year where the temperature drops in Miami, this place is packed for the very known churros and hot chocolate. I just wish I live closer, plus they are open 24 hours with plenty of parking.
I have been a customer for at least 15 years and family members from other states do remember this place for their millanesa steaks.
Service is awesome, love the staff and this place. Wouldn’t get tired of coming. Had an incredible meal today for only $ 8.95 Can’t wait to comeback.

I’ve been coming here my entire life. My personal favorite croquetas and the big empanadas de carne! When it’s cold myself along with everyone else in Miami lines up for churros and chocolate caliente. The sit down restaurant portion is also very good. There’s specials everyday. Soap de platano is yummy and so are the garbanzos. Typical Cuban cuisine. Some of the ladies that work there have been there as long as I can remember.
Warning: late night/​early morning it’s great on the way home from partying to stop in for some munchies to sober up and a colada to wake up. Just know all the crazies from near by motels and brothels seem to patron there around those hours.

I’ve only come here for the late night churros and hot chocolate. Yes, it gets packed! but with good reason. The churros are crisped to perfection and they give you a good amount. The hot chocolate is super thick, like chocolate fountain thick but is not overwhelmingly sweet so is the perfect combination for your sugary churros.

La Palma is always solid… cheap, good, with great service.
No matter what time you go. The walk up window is always an adventure… but the inside dining area is always clean good to come at lunch time or for an early dinner. 5pm to 8pm.
The weekend late night crowd is quite an adventure… the people watching is incredible. Show begins at 1:30 am til 5 am.

La Palma is another of the old school Cuban restaurants that makes Miami the wonderful culinary and cultural melting pot that it is.
If you’re looking for swanky haute cuisines, then don’t come here. If you’re looking to eat like a local, good Cuban food, hefty portions that won’t break the bank, then this is the spot!
I have only been here a few times but it’s always been great service, friendly staff, FANTASTIC cafecitos!
For those movie buffs out there: this is the spot where that scene in «Scarface» was filmed. No joke. So walk up to the ventana and order yourself a colada… then channel your inner Tony Montana. :)

They have the best ham croquetas! The service outside is okay. I’ve eaten inside the restaurant and the service is just okay and the food is good but nothing to brag about. I’ve had their churros and hot chocolate and I have to admit they are pretty good.

Since they’re «The Best Hot Chocolate and Churros» in Miami and it’s been cold, I decided to check out all the hype.
There was a ridiculously long line to order some for take out but my boyfriend went inside and sweet talked a waiter to give us a table just for Churros anyway (kind of how things work in a Cuban restaurant). Service was slow — As in 40 minutes to get the Churros and chocolate and another 40 to to get the check after we were done eating. I can understand they were packed and didn’t mind waiting for the food, but the check?! I was trying to pay you!
As far as the Churros go — the dough was good, perfect amount of crisp, you could tell it was fresh oil. They’re just topped with cups of sugar so really lack flavor if you don’t dip them in the chocolate.
The hot chocolate was extremely thick, creamy, chocolately, and not too sweet. I’m pretty sure if I let it set it could become a pudding.
Overall, it’s not worth making lines. I’d go again but with cinnamon in my purse!

Very good food, very well attended. The reason I give this place one star is the cuban employee that started screaming bigoted remarks about Venezuelans not noticing that we were a Venezuelan family consisting of 5 paying customers. Hopefully management will see this review and take notice. We were there Jan 31^st 2015 around 8:00pm on the outside patio.

Come tonight for dinner with my family. I had Oxtail stew with white rice and sweet plantains. My wife order shrimps in garlic sauce. Both of these dish were very tasty. We love this place !!!

I’m really upset with this place.
Picking up food? CHECK YOUR FOOD, PPL!
They offered me no solution or even refund on food that was clearly untouched.
I ordered over the phone one dish and they gave me something totally different. I called them as soon as the food arrived to my house and the lady who worked last night said if you bring it back I’ll give you a new one.
After waiting a few hours for food the last thing you want is to have to go back. well, I went back! Only to have the «manager» (with pastellito crumbs all over her face) tell me that I got what I ordered. Que que! No! She didn’t even so much as offer to the replace the rice which the girl who took the order over the phone admitted was wrong! The manager screamed at me in front of everyone there and humiliated me. I was so insulted by the whole thing i left the food on the counter. Zero costumer service and class.

parents came here last year, said churros and hot chocolate were not that good but decided to return this year with me
we actually stopped by Versailles first to a packed house with 3 news crews there; we didnt see signs of churros or hot chocolate so we came to La Palma
overall, the place is a dump.
but luckily they fried the churros fresh and made the hot chocolate fresh
churros were okay, crisp and came in an order of 4 but they are pre frozen so just dont taste good or cooked good
they give it to you in a brown paper bag and about 3 cups of sugar poured in
the hot chocolate though was pretty good; definitely the 2 stars for the review
not too thick not too sweet nice and chocolatey
would i return? nah

A 24 hour non pretentious Latin place that serves us classic favorites for reasonable prices? Sign me up!
This is not a place is you’re looking to be swooned by fancy and creative food. Nor to stare at the amazing décor. This really is like going to eat at Abuelas house.
I tried the split pea soup which was absolutely delicious! It had chunks of chorizo and a smooth and creamy texture that left me wanting more. And the cup is seriously as big as a bowl !
As my main course, I had a Cuban steak sandwich. It was pretty good. The steak was soft and not chewy. It could have used more seasoning, but it was still pretty darn tasty.
The service was fast and the tables clean. All In all, I will return. It’s easy to enjoy a place when you feel right at home.

Apparently, time stands still here. In the many years I have been eating here, not much has changed.
Your typical Cuban fare is the focus of the menu. You won’t be surprised and the prices are actually quite reasonable. Breakfast is good and the portions are plentiful. If you like the «Bistec a Caballo» then this is right up your alley.
I will say the service was a bit lacking, but it may have been how busy they were on this day.
Here’s a survival tip… pay with your credit card, leave the tip in cash. The waitresses will love you.