El Cuban Diner

Name: El Cuban Diner
Address: 1620 SW 8th St, Miami, FL, 33135, US
Telephone: +13055705392
Price range: $

American$Shenandoah

$ · Inexpensive
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1620 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
+13055705392
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Rakuten Dining, Member tier: 5% back
$5.50 as points, or $5.00 as cash (valuation from Oct 2026)
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About

El Cuban Diner serves American and Cuban comfort food in a retro 1950s diner setting, offering lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.

This establishment offers American and Cuban comfort food, including burgers, hot dogs, Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja, and croquetas.

The menu features legendary milkshakes and pizzas, with options for takeout and private dining events.

Known for

Retro 1950s diner
Cuban comfort food
Legendary milkshakes
Private events

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AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
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Hours

Monday	12 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday	12 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday	12 PM – 10 PM
Thursday	12 PM – 10 PM
Friday	12 PM – 3 AM
Saturday	12 PM – 3 AM
Sunday	12 PM – 10 PM

Location

1620 SW 8th St · Shenandoah, Miami

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Details

Features

Private dining
Takeout

Good for

Lunch · Dinner · Late night

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up to12%
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Hours

Location

Details

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Good for

Nearby restaurants

Ciao Havana

Sala'o

The Dead Flamingo

Guayacan

Whiskylucan

El Toro Loco Steakhouse Little Havana