El Mago De Las Fritas

Miami, FL · Cuban restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Miami
#538
of 4566 restaurants
City Percentile
76%
rating percentile
Address
El Mago De Las Fritas, 5828 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144
Phone
(305) 266-8486
Website
elmagodelasfritas.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Sat

El Mago De Las Fritas is a restaurant located in Miami, FL. It is one of 4,566 restaurants listed in Miami. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Miami city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Mago De Las Fritas

Ortelio and Eva Cardenas have been making the classic «Cuban Frita» since the 1950’s in Cuba where Ortelio Cardenas was coined as "El Mago" when making fritas.

Hours

Friday10 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Frank Garcia · Mar 2026

El Mago de las Fritas is one of those places that immediately makes you feel at home. The service was friendly, warm, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. The frita was absolutely delicious and exactly what you hope for when craving this Cuban classic. The flavors were spot on. I also ordered the ajiaco, a traditional soup packed with different roots, vegetables, and meats. One spoonful instantly brought me back to home in Cuba, comforting, rich, and full of flavor. I also tried the chicharrón. While in the U.S. the term usually refers to the meatier portion of pork belly, in Cuba chicharrón is typically the crispy pork skin. That said, what they served was still fresh, flavorful, and very enjoyable. Overall, a great experience with authentic flavors and welcoming service. I’m alr

★★★★★ 5.0 Raul Jesus Gutierrez · Jan 2026

The best fritas in town. An awesome little Cuban place. Must try these Cuban Fritas they are a great experience. If you never try them, please do so! Not a burger, but a Cuban version of it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Melissa Mills · Dec 2025

Was welcomed as soon as i came in. I knew what i came for but staff offered to explain fritas and offer suggestions. Food was delicious and absolutely what i needed. The watermelon juice was delicious and my frita w egg was the best ive ever had. Next time, ill try coffee and dessert.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kristen Doyle · Mar 2026

We stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised with our first time having Cuban food. The food was amazing! We tried a few different versions of the Frita and they were all delicious! The employees were so friendly and helpful explaining the different options to our party of six.

★★★★★ 5.0 John Mucio · Oct 2025

Wonderful Cuban Burger spot! Was recommended by a close friend and it did not disappoint! The malteada shake was deliciously paired with the Fritas Tradicional.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Cuban restaurantCaribbean restaurantLatin American restaurant

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