I went to 2 famous Miami restaurants, a flashy steakhouse and a Cuban hot spot. Here's how they compared.

Miami is a hub for all kinds of restaurants, from buzzy steakhouses to beloved sandwich shops.On a recent trip to Miami, I dined at two of its famous restaurants: Papi Steak, a flashy steakhouse in South Beach, and Café La Trova, a local Cuban institution in Little Havana.Both restaurants offered entertainment and high-quality cuisine, though one offered a much more authentic Miami experience.Here's what it was like to dine at both Papi Steak and Café La Trova, and which one is most worth a visit the next time you're in Miami.

My first stop in Miami was at Café La Trova in Little Havana.

I dined at Café La Trova in Miami.

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Café La Trova was founded by Cuban-born bartender Julio Cabrera and Miami-born, award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein as a tribute to classic Cuban culture, cuisine, and hospitality.Since opening in 2019, Café La Trova has earned acclaim as one of the 50 best bars in the world.From the moment I arrived at the restaurant during my visit to the city, it was clear why it has become such a fixture in Miami's dining scene.