Your Neighborhood.
Westchester & West Miami 8000 SW 8th St
Where Calle Ocho Meets Westchester
Calle Ocho doesn't end downtown — it runs west through the heart of Cuban Miami, and at 8000 SW 8th Street it lands in our neighborhood: Westchester and West Miami, where more Cuban families live than almost anywhere else in the country. This is the part of Miami where the cafecito counters are packed at 3 PM and the pastelitos sell out by noon. Serving authentic Cuban food here isn't a theme — it's a duty.
The blue building has been the neighborhood's dinner table since 2001: birthdays over ropa vieja, after-work happy hours, FIU (Florida International University) families celebrating graduation, and salsa nights that spill onto the terraza. Ten minutes from campus, free parking, walk-ins always welcome.
On the Tamiami Trail, With Free Parking
Coming from Westchester, Coral Terrace, Fontainebleau, Sweetwater, or West Miami — we're right on SW 8th Street, no highway needed. From FIU, head east on 8th and look for the blue building on your left.
Visiting Us
Where is Mojitos Calle 8 located?
8000 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33144 — on Calle Ocho (Tamiami Trail) where the Westchester and West Miami neighborhoods meet. Look for the blue building; you can't miss it.
Is there parking?
Yes — free parking on site. No circling the block, no valet ticket, no meter apps.
How far are you from FIU?
About 10 minutes east of FIU (Florida International University) straight down SW 8th Street. We're a favorite for family dinners, date nights, and post-game celebrations.
What are your hours?
Monday–Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM, Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM, Thursday 11 AM–10 PM, Friday 11 AM–12 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday 12 PM–10:30 PM. Happy hour every day 4–7 PM.
The Neighborhood's Table
Westchester · West Miami · Calle Ocho — since 2001.