My friends and I spent a fabulous weekend in South Beach and stumbled on this jewel immediately outside of the hotel we were staying in called The Clay. It is very small but so beautiful. You imagined yourself in Cuba. We sure did. It also had the Ernest Hemingway feel to it. The service here was incredible, attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was amazing. We ordered Cuban sandwiches and one in our group ordered the 1957 Special which was roasted chicken and rice with black beans. All of our food was so delicious that there was nothing left to take out. I highly recommend this wonderful place. It's open 24/7. You can reserve the beautiful red booth too. I cannot wait to return to South Beach just to eat here for delicious cuban cuisine. It didn't break the bank either. We also enjoyed original and mango mojitos. These were very strong but I don't drink so maybe that's why it was strong for me, still good however.
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