Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Miami: 9:20 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (305) 869-3003 to confirm.
Location & directions
Miami International AirportMiami, FL 33126
About La Carreta
Looking for a Cuban restaurant in Miami? La Carreta is at Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida. It is one of 1,029 places to eat and drink we list in Miami. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
La Carreta is open daily, 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 53 menu items across 7 sections, including Appetizers, Soups - Daily Selections, Salads, Sandwiches, and Desserts. Listed prices range from $2.95 to $22.95, with a typical item around $6.25. Dishes worth a look include Fried Yuca Sticks, Caesar Salad, and Midnite Sandwich.
You can visit for on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: paid parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (305) 869-3003 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cuban Restaurant · Latin American
- Address
- Miami International Airport, Miami, FL 33126
- Phone
- (305) 869-3003
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 53 items · $2.95–$22.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cuban restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Carreta’s weekday schedule with 19 other Cuban restaurants in Miami. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 119 hours a week, 14 hours more than the local median of 105. 89% of Cuban restaurants in Miami open on Sundays, and La Carreta is one of them.
Compared with 19 other Cuban restaurants in Miami that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cuban restaurants in Florida
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
At La Carreta the median listed price is $6.25, lower than the typical $8.95 for Cuban restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Flan | 41% | $4.99 |
| Cortadito | 38% | $2.58 |
| Tostones | 38% | $4.50 |
| Colada | 35% | $2.25 |
| Malta | 35% | $3.25 |
| Pan con Bistec | 32% | $11.75 |
| Picadillo | 32% | $13.21 |
| Ropa Vieja | 32% | $16.37 |
Calculated from 34 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Carreta there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 19 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Pizza (4), Burgers & Fast Food (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Competition is light: 1 other Cuban restaurant is within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Estefan Kitchen Express, 0.2 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
What to expect at a Cuban restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Carreta's opening hours?
Open daily, 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is La Carreta open on Sunday?
Yes, La Carreta is open on Sundays: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is La Carreta located?
La Carreta is located at Miami International Airport, Miami, FL 33126.
What is the phone number of La Carreta?
You can call La Carreta at (305) 869-3003.
Does La Carreta offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for La Carreta, and takeout is available. Listed service options: on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at La Carreta?
The typical price range at La Carreta is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.95 to $22.95.
Does La Carreta take reservations?
Yes, La Carreta accepts reservations.
Is La Carreta wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is La Carreta open late?
Yes – La Carreta is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near La Carreta?
There are 19 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Carreta. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Pizza Hut (0.2 mi), and Wendy's (0.4 mi).
Are there other Cuban restaurants near La Carreta?
1 other Cuban restaurant within a mile. The closest is Estefan Kitchen Express, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Cuban restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
