Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Miami: 11:18 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (305) 643-9992 to confirm.
Location & directions
1543 Southwest 8th StreetMiami, FL 33135
About El Cristo
El Cristo is a Cuban restaurant you'll find at 1543 Southwest 8th Street in Miami, Florida. It's part of our guide to 1,029 restaurants, cafes and bars in Miami.
El Cristo is open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (305) 643-9992.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cuban Restaurant
- Address
- 1543 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135
- Phone
- (305) 643-9992
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cuban restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Cristo’s weekday schedule with 19 other Cuban restaurants in Miami. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 63% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 100 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 105. 89% of Cuban restaurants in Miami open on Sundays, and El Cristo 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.
We don’t have El Cristo’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Cuban restaurants in Florida typically charge.
| 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.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Cristo there are 25 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 41 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Latin American & Caribbean (11), Cafes & Coffee (5), Burgers & Fast Food (5), and Bakeries & Desserts (4).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Cuban restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is El Pub Restaurant, < 0.1 mi away.
21 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
- PizzaPizza Hut< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLa Colada Gourmet< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsAzucar Ice Cream Company< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiSushi Sake Little Havana< 0.1 mi
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 El Cristo's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is El Cristo open on Sunday?
Yes, El Cristo is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is El Cristo located?
El Cristo is located at 1543 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135.
What is the phone number of El Cristo?
You can call El Cristo at (305) 643-9992.
Does El Cristo offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Cristo. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is El Cristo open late?
Yes – El Cristo is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Cristo?
There are 41 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Cristo. Nearby options include Pizza Hut (< 0.1 mi), La Colada Gourmet (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Cuban restaurants near El Cristo?
4 other Cuban restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Pub Restaurant, < 0.1 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.
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