Tin Tin — Restaurant in Miami

Went to Doce Provisions and found out this is also owned by same group or person so I knew it had to be good. Consider Doce more of a lunch spot and this more of a dressy Friday night dinner and a show type joint. Recently drove by and was curious about it so I didn’t wait too long after the waiter at Doce told me all about it. Saturday nights are supposed to be the “best” nights since they bring out the dancers and all but this Friday night I was still able to enjoy some live music. The place is gorgeous and the vibes are immaculate. The attention to detail is unmatched and I love that. Ingrid took care of me every step of the way and so I’d have to say the service is remarkable. I had a few things in mind to order but ended up going for some recommendations that Ingrid took the time to explain so let’s talk about those…

Started with the smoke old fashioned brought with the self explanatory title…served with a wooden lid to preserve that smoky taste. The old fashioned didn’t taste like a traditional one and it was lacking the punch I look for in one so it wasn’t my favorite one. I’d probably never order it again and perhaps try a different cocktail. If you’re a big fan of old fashioned and like me it’s your “go to”, this is not the place for it.

As recommended by the lovely Ingrid, my first appetizer was Jaiba bisque, a crab and thyme creamy bisque that wasn’t too thick, very flavorful and perfect to start my dining experience. Next came one of the apps I did have every intention to order…Ahi Tuna taquitos. Fresh tuna, avocado, yuzu and ají amarillo; these were incredibly tasty and appetizing. Order brings 3 and they’re not skimping on the tuna portion. I would definitely order these again.

After the cocktail I needed a good Chardonnay to pair with what was coming next. Now I came for the skirt steak but they had a special for the evening and Ingrid did a great job convincing me to give it a try. That dish being the Cazuela de Mariscos or seafood casserole. A rich broth filled with potatoes, corn, clams, jumbo shrimp, fish and lobster; a side crispy tostones and a bowl of white rice included. It was evident that some time was put into this dish because of the flavor depth and profile in the north and that I appreciated immensely. I thank Ingrid for suggesting this dish because it really made it an impeccable dining experience for me while enjoying some really good live Latin music.

Ended the meal with a decadent Maracuya (passion fruit) mousse cake to die for and that’s coming from a guy that can do without dessert because I don’t have a sweet tooth. This cake is for sure a shareable because I couldn’t finish it all. For those sweet teeth out there, this is a must have. I plan to come back for that churrasco next time and a few other items from this amazing menu and on a Saturday night for sure. This restaurant has the potential to become a Calle...

This place should be ashamed to say they serve Cuban food. With all the great restaurants in Miami and all the good Cuban restaurants in the city (and on this street), I wouldn’t waste my time eating here.

The look of the place is awesome but the food is honestly awful. Another one of those Instagram worthy spots with garbage food. The service left so much to be desired and the parking is also difficult.

The waitress did not bring all the drinks or even ask everyone at the table what they wanted to drink.

The milanesa had no melted cheese and was basically a large greasy chicken nugget.

-The congri rice was OLD RICE AND WAS STONE COLD. Also, what Cuban restaurant has no beans and charges extra for plantains? I only know because the only side for the overpriced food is white rice.

I asked for fries for my kids with no toppings and I was ignored. The waitress said it was fine and didn’t change them.

I ordered an entree for my kids to share as they don’t have a kids menu and they offered to split it for us on two plates. They offered and then didn’t split it.

The pork chunks were covered in sauce, dry, and cold. I guess the sauce was the cover the fact that they taste old.

They brought out a dessert for my mom and literally handed her the candle. They put the candle in her hand on fire. Like are they serious? I have attached a photo because that is literally wild.

I never leave reviews that are this harsh but man they ruined my moms birthday dinner. I will never set foot in this spot again. I’m sure they will be closed...

Really enjoyed the decor of this restaurant. It is clean with natural tones, very modern. It was a more than pleasant dining experience. We were a large party, and we were seated in a room off to the side from the band but we could still hear them well. It was a three-piece band playing Latin covers. It made for a fun atmosphere. We had a very large party and the wait staff was phenomenal with keeping up with everybody's demands. I got a chance to try a little bit of everything since everybody ordered such different plates and we ordered a couple appetizers. The stand out for me was the fried yuca cheeseballs with the honey. Wow! What a fun twist on a Latin staple. The con gris was also very well done not "casero", but elevated, with lovely flavors and fluffy. The Hit of the night was the birthday cake that was ordered for the birthday boy. So well done, light airy, with an amazing flavor. Almost everybody sitting at the table was ready to take one home, or at the very minimum order for takeout for a special occasion.

Another plus to this restaurant is the fact that there is a lot next-door. You do have to pay for parking, it is pay by the hour, but the ease with which I was able to park in Little Havana...