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El Mago de las Fritas
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
West Miami
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Miami New Times
"The best Cuban frita and a tasty pan con bistec."(6 Tips)
"fritas a caballo are awesome."(3 Tips)
"Cuban hamburger at El Mago de las Fritas."(3 Tips)
"The Daily Meal's 101 Best Burgers in America: #91 Frita Traditional"(2 Tips)
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Bianca PadillaAugust 26, 2014MUST HAVE: Pan con bistec. Fritas are by far the best in Miami - & probably Cuba for that matter, have it with a fried egg on top. El Mago and his daughter Martica will always make at home, ask Obama!
Sebastian PiottNovember 6, 2016Go there and have a great time with fantastic food and great service! The Fritas are perfect and the home-made sauces are fantastic.
- Bianca PadillaJune 15, 2015Everything is PERFECT! Favorites are the Pan con Bistec, Frita with Cheese and a Fried Egg, Flan, and their Mango Shake!!!! Daily specials are a must. They range from Garbonzos to Chicharones.
Do yourself a favor. Get any of the Frita variations (they're all great) and a batido de Mamey. If you fancy a pan con bistec then indulge yourself. Chicharrones on Saturdays. Thank me later!!- Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 29, 2016fritas a caballo are awesome. try the levanta muertos wheat+coffee smoothie. also the guanabana one. croquetas are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. 10/10.
Alina FreyreJanuary 26, 2013When you go to this Gem, you have to let Martha and Barry tell you the story of how this place came to be. Loved every minute I was there and every piece of food I ate! Frita, chicharones, ajiaco, etc
Zachary ZalneraitisJuly 17, 2016Definitely go with the fritas (Cuban burger), and consider the double with an egg on top! The flan is delicious and made in house by Mago.
Adelino NakanoMarch 28, 2016Cosy, familiar attention and El Mago normally is in. Traditional Cuban way of making burgers and became very famous. Worth a try, at least will be an experience.
Maria's cortadito to close out your lunch is THE absolute troof. It's made with leche evaporada and a whole lotta love.
Esther VillaJuly 7, 2017The best Cuban frita and a tasty pan con bistec. Don't forget to ask for "el Mago's string fries. They are the best. Nothing frozen.
Jose CaballeroFebruary 10, 2014Make sure to check out all the cool items framed on the wall. Notice the Pres is drinking a Materva--elixir of the gods!
- Travel ChannelApril 1, 2013This cultural landmark opened in 1984. Host of Travel Channel’s Burger Land, George Motz, enjoys a frita which is a Cuban hamburger at El Mago de las Fritas.
Tobias KnappJuly 2, 2016Fritas and Steak Sandwich are both delicious! I don't usually am too excited about food places but this is a must-go. Seriously.
KenMarch 13, 2015Everything rocked. Burger, iron beer (cream soda), and flan. Seriously, don't overlook the flan- Frita con queso and a pan con bistec is the way to go. If it's saturday, start with some chicharrones. Los batidos (shakes) are solid too.
Miami New TimesNovember 21, 2014The white clad cook, who closely guards his recipes, fries up an angry vat of chicharrones for the lucky few each week. Read more- Zina AlamAugust 3, 2016Frita Cubana, $3.50/ only-in-Miami foods,Cuban hamburger with matchstick potatoes and secret sauce.
- Miami New TimesJuly 15, 2013At El Mago de las Fritas, the polemic Cuban hamburger is $3.50, both delicious and affordable.
Obadiah PoundageAugust 8, 2014Try something from "You Gotta Eat Here!": Frita Traditional, Pan con Bistec, or Mago’s Flan
- Frita Con Queso A Caballo. Dale, Que Tu Puedes. El Mago Is The Best And Most Consistent Frita In Town.
Catherine Whitlock-BalseiroNovember 5, 2011Try the croqueta preparada. It is the best thing you'll ever eat in your life!
Carlos PuentesNovember 8, 2013Frita con queso y un batido de mamey(mamey milkshake)...does it get any better???
The Daily MealJune 23, 2011El Mago’s standard toppings: ketchup, sautéed onions, and potato sticks. Not the greasy, canned variety. Not shoestring fries. But tiny ethereal wisps that are described as a potato bird’s nest. Read more
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El Mago de las Fritas
5828 SW 8th St (btwn SW 58th & SW 59th Ave.)
West Miami, FL 33144
United States
West Miami, FL 33144
United States
Home of the Best Frita in the World. Celebrating 30 years of Frita Love
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
(305) 266-8486
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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