CVI.CHE 105: So Good, We Almost Licked the Plateđ€
In Miamiâs Cuban food scene, CVI.CHE 105 is a âcanât-stay-hidden gemââthe second we walked in, we were hit with a wave of tomato sauce and rum aromas. Little did we know, the two of us ordering âgenerouslyâ would end up with a table of food enough to feed four. đ„ Must-Orders: Every Bite Is âUnfairly Deliciousâ 1. Lobster & Beef (Serverâs Top Pick) It arrived in a cast-iron skillet, still sizzling: chunks of lobster glistening with butter, beef so tender it fell apart with a fork, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce (sweet with a hint of caramel, like momâs famous stewâsuddenly hit with nostalgia). The best part? Servers offered to peel the lobster for usâno messy fingers, just perfectly plump meat ready to dip in sauce. One bite, and we got it: the seafoodâs brininess, the beefâs depth, that âhomeyâ sauceâso good, we almost cried (okay, maybe just teared up a little). 2. Paella (Portion So Big, Itâs Comical) The paella came piled high: saffron-kissed rice, shrimp, clams, squidâeach grain soaked in seafood broth. We dug in enthusiastically⊠then stopped after a few bites. This thing was built for four people. We packed the leftovers, and even reheated, it tasted amazing the next day. 3. Appetizer (The Surprise Hero) We almost skipped the appetizer , but our friend insistedâand thank goodness. It was a zesty mix of citrus-marinated seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid), avocado, and a hint of chili. Tangy, briny, creamyâeach bite was a flavor party in our mouths. Who knew an appetizer could steal the show? đč Drinks & Snacks: The âSupporting Castâ Cocktails: We tried Cuban rum cocktailsâsmooth, fruity, not mind-blowing but good enough to wash down the food. Complimentary Snacks: Fried plantain chips and crispy crackers, a little oily but addictive. We polished them off before the main dishes even arrived. đ° Value: $80 Per Person? It Feeds Four Easily! The bill for two came to ~$160âeasily enough for four. Our server laughed: âFirst-timers always overorder. Itâs a rite of passage.â Leaving, we watched a server peel lobster for another table, as skillfully as unwrapping a gift. CVI.CHE 105 works because it gets it: the greed to try everything, the joy of easy eats, and the magic of Cuban flavors done right. If youâre in Miami craving Cuban food thatâs hearty, delicious, and just a little excessiveâthis is your spot. After all, where else do two people leave talking about âhow to finish the leftoversâ and âwhen to come backâ? #Miami #MiamiFood #CubanCuisine #WeekendEats #FoodieTravel #MiamiGuide