Welcome to La Niña Restaurant
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1571 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 Hotline: (305) 517-6226
Welcome to La Niña Restaurant, a hidden gem located in the heart of Marathon, Florida. Nestled at 1571 Overseas Hwy, this restaurant beckons both locals and tourists seeking a true taste of Cuban cuisine. With an inviting atmosphere and an extensive menu that spans traditional Cuban fares, seafood delights, and hearty steaks, La Niña is not just about food; it's about experience.
La Niña has garnered praise for its outstanding Café con Leche, which one reviewer described as phenomenal, meriting a five-star review for its taste alone. This signature coffee is just the beginning of what makes this restaurant special. It has earned a consistent reputation among locals and visitors alike, with many vouching for its authentic Cuban dishes. One customer raved about the Cuban sandwich, highlighting its generous cap of flavorful roast pork nestled within a classic bread exterior—an ideal bite for any Cuban food aficionado.
- Conch fritters are popular, with guests declaring them "the bomb," showing just how much love goes into every dish served.
- For meat lovers, a favorite choice is the masas de puerco, perfectly fried to achieve a crispy exterior while preserving the moist, tender meat inside.
- Complement your meal with tostones or the sweet ending of key lime pie—a quintessential treat reflecting the local flavors of the Florida Keys.
Beyond the food, La Niña Restaurant offers a warm and welcoming environment, steeped in local charm. Many reviews have pointed out its modest yet cozy interior, making it a perfect spot for family gatherings or a casual meal with friends. Though situated near a trailer park, this restaurant’s culinary prowess overshadows its unpretentious location.
Despite some challenges, like the bustling noise level during peak hours or the snug seating arrangements, the essence of La Niña shines through its culinary offerings. As one satisfied customer noted, this is one of the rare establishments in the area with flavorful food at moderate prices. It's no wonder diners return again and again.
If you're in Marathon and yearning for genuine Cuban fare, La Niña Restaurant is where you need to be. Whether you're savoring a roasted pork meal or enjoying a cup of coffee that rivals some of the best in the country—this restaurant promises to deliver a memorable culinary experience that will linger in your heart long after your meal is complete.
Cafe con leche. That's all we had and it warrants a 5 star review just based on that.
This place is the best cuban food! been around forever and def local spot. found this gem 2018 and send everyone that heads to marathon here! Conch fritters were the bomb and cuban is amazing and ill be getting coffee from them every day here in may coming up..
This place bar none is the best Cuban coffee and great place to have key lime and a cup of Cuban coffee it's definitely a local place I stop here every year around the same time December always order their coffee it's great and dirt cheap 2 buck gets you a cup unbelievable in California you are taking 5 to 6 dollars a cup not here two bucks great cup of coffee very toasty taste
Return from Key West stopped here for dinner. I'm Cuban and this is by far the best restaurant Cuban food I've had. I would stop there again for sure.
The perfect Cuban food restaurant in Marathon! This place has the best "masas de puerco and "pan con bistec"Great service! Definitely coming back.
TL;DR: Food was great! Better for take-out. Ordered roasted pork and rice beans morro style, tostones, empanadas (beef and chicken), key lime pie and flan. Everyone agreed the food was flavorful, but not salty. The pork was moist and the rice was tasty with subtle hints of ham. The flan was a bit too sugary for me, but the Key Lime pie was great. The ambience, well... isn't. It's at the gates of a trailer park, and the restaurant might be in a trailer... They seem to keep it clean, but it's small and tight, so I'm sure that's it's a constant challenge. All in all, we'd happily eat here again. One of the rare places in the area with flavorful food and moderate prices!
First, it's important to note that this review is for La Nina 2, the "downtown" location. I'm not a connoisseur of Cuban sandwiches, but the La Nina special Cuban sandwich was great. I've never had one stuffed with tasty roast pork as well as the other regular ingredients; a juicy flavorfull delight. Definitely large enough for two. The cafe con leche was sweet and creamy. I loved it!. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Our Spanish language-challenged group had absolutely no trouble communicating. The menu is clearly written with English and Spanish names for dishes. Our only complaint was that the noise level made conversation a bit difficult. But, we all look forward to returning.
This place have 2 locations one of them is a more to go and is the one I go all the time. I didn't know about this one which is more like a restaurant until recently when I was looking for breakfast and passed my normal go to location. Is very nice to be able to seat and eat comfortable. Food taste about the same in both places. I still like more the to go but this is more family friendly location.
Nice interior, big parking. But quality of food in La Niña 1 much better, not to say prices . Still portions are big and food good . Menu is 100% Cuban (they have steaks although)