Ranchuelo Coffee Shop

Really good sandwiches and food… Closes really early

This little cafeteria tucked away in the industrial district of Howard deserves far more reviews and recognition based on the fact that their staff is sweet and helpful, their prices are low (they’re pretty much giving away food) and the plates although unrefined and downright homey are the best your money and the ever thirsty for «nostalgic blind abuela food bug» can get.
These people are so oldschool, they offer Boniato as a side. Boiled Yams, straight up.
Don’t bother looking at the menu, the ladies behind the counter will let you know what the specials are.
Considering the Howard/​The Falls area is chock full o’ corporate eateries and the Latin Housewives of Pinecrest have limited choices i’d say this little off the beaten path joint would be interesting– who know’s maybe you could spark up a convo with a mechanic or some other blue collar gentleman, ladies.
I discovered Swai with these folks. It’s a Vietnamese white fish that these guys serve any style you’d like although i opt out of the Badia Mojo seasoning they seem to love here– but thats just me, Mojo away if you please.
Their Cuban Coffee, aka Coladas, aka liquid crack is a winner.
These Cubanitas know how to beat sugar and make the perfect cafecito froth and that in itself is a merit. Their «sangweeshes» look and smell great (think Enriqueta’s)

Finally a good Cuban sandwich in Miami! Meat was actually of good quality and the bread was tasty. Countertop serviced only with a few small tables. Prices were reasonable. Other patrons had great looking meals that didn’t appear on their menu. They need a better food /​prices board.