Miami's Best Flan: Versailles, Cuban Guys, Little Havana and More

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"Biggest surprise" flan.

6. Sazón
We're gonna be honest -- Sazón wasn't our first thought when we were trying to compile a list of the ten best flans in Miami. In fact, it wasn't even a thought at all. The only reason we ended up trying one was because a friend said it might be good to see if any on the Beach were worth a mention. We were slapped in the face with surprise when a spoon-full of Sazón's flan met our mouth ($3.95). It was creamy, and sweet, and eggy, and the almibar didn't over power a thing. Best of all, it was another example that the best flans are not always the most expensive.

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Second "biggest surprise" flan.

5. La Carreta
This was another surprise. As the flagship for La Carreta, its Calle Ocho location has seen its fair share of wear and tear. And with 8 locations, including the one in terminal D at MIA, it's almost expected that recipes get watered down, and food loses that special touch. We can't speak for the rest of the menu, but rest assured the flan regular ($3.25) at La Carreta's original location hasn't lost a bit of that magic. Topped with a maraschino cherry, the flan is baked perfectly. Once again, there's a symphony of sweet flavors not unlike what you'd expect from an old-school Cuban restaurant.

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3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL

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Confiteria Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe

7134 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

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Casa Larios

5859 SW 73rd St., South Miami, FL

Category: Restaurant

Little Havana Restaurant

12727 Biscayne Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Category: Restaurant

Sazon Cuban Cuisine

7305 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Category: Restaurant

La Carreta

3632 SW 8th St., Miami, FL

Category: Restaurant

Molina's Ranch Restaurant

4100 E. Eighth Ave., Hialeah, FL

Category: Restaurant

Versailles Restaurant

3555 SW 8th St., Miami, FL

Category: Restaurant

Cuban Guys

3174 W. 76th St., Hialeah, FL

Category: Restaurant

Rio Cristal

9872 Bird Road, Miami, FL

Category: Restaurant

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26 comments
rocketr07
rocketr07

Great Article! You need to try the flan at Havana Harry's on Kendall Drive.......OMG!!! SO GOOD!

Biped
Biped

I remember the old Minerva next to the old bus station in downtown Miami. Now, THAT was a Cuban restaurant.

kstretch
kstretch

Alex,

I guess you didn`t try Flan from Red Fish Grill they a voted as best flan in Miami by Herald few years ago...

ileana123
ileana123

Cuban GUYS is definitely the BEST!!!!!!!!

karatechik
karatechik like.author.displayName 1 Like

There are definitely a lot of great flans on this list!! It must have been hard to choose....

One of my favorites is Little Havana, I go to both locations and they have the same exact awesome desserts!!! Congrats to all of you for such a great job!!

latinagirl
latinagirl like.author.displayName 1 Like

I LOVE LITTLE HAVANA!!  They have great food and their desserts are all HOMEMADE!!

They should have been number 1 NOT #7!!!!

mamajama22
mamajama22

@Ivo_Reyes little Havana was always my favorite Cuban restaurant

Liam Crotty
Liam Crotty

Great article! Do you have a favorite recipe for flan that you'd like to share?

eruiz10070
eruiz10070

WTF "What the Flan"  isn't on this list but it should have been!  My favorite is the Coconut but the Caramel reminds me of Dulce de Leche!   If you want to try WTF come to Airport Cafe & Liquors at 4427 NW 36th Street! 

yurivergara10
yurivergara10

You guys should have tried What The Flan (WTF) it its probably the best out there! There are four different flans Guava & Cheese, Coconut, Caramel & Vanilla.  (Guava & Cheese is to die for).  You can try it at Airport Cafe & Liquors at 4427 NW 36 Street in Miami Springs.

chefalbertocabrera
chefalbertocabrera

There are alot of good flans on this list. But I have to give a huge Shout out to Alex' moms flan. Anybody that has tried it knows what I'm taking about and soon so will everybody else! Soon to available @ Frita Shop!

ARodWrites
ARodWrites moderator communitymanager like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @chefalbertocabrera As the writer, I just want to clarify for people who see your comment that you don't mean my mom's flan :) Thanks for your input, Chef!

olgita
olgita

Cuban guys over casa larios!? WTF

Biped
Biped

Flan, check. What about the Arroz con Pollo?

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