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Best Yuca Dishes in Miami
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $4.00 – $265.00
Avg recommendation: 83%
Top 5 Yuca Dishes in Miami (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Tree of Life Yuca Bread at Elcielo — 96% recommended, $265.00 (Brickell)
- Croquetas Variadas at El Palacio de los Jugos — 85% recommended, $4.00 (Little Havana)
- Croquetas De Yuca at La Carreta — 80% recommended, $6.95 (Little Havana)
- Yuca Fries at Old's Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina — 78% recommended, $8.00 (Little Havana)
- Croquetas Variadas at Versailles Restaurant — 75% recommended, $7.50 (Little Havana)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Yuca Dishes
#196% recommend
Tree of Life Yuca Bread
ElcieloBrickell·$$$$
$265.00
Signature opening course — light, crispy yuca bread served as a sculptural representation of Colombian tradition.
Tip: This arrives early in the meal — eat it warm and let the chef explain the symbolism.
#285% recommend
Croquetas Variadas
El Palacio de los JugosLittle Havana·$
$4.00
Mixed croquetas including ham, cheese, and yuca varieties.
Tip: These are basic Cuban croquetas done right. Affordable and filling — order a few to try all the varieties.
#380% recommend
Croquetas De Yuca
La CarretaLittle Havana·$
$6.95
Yuca croquettes stuffed with ground beef picadillo, golden-fried.
Tip: Yuca croquetas are less famous than ham croquetas but worth trying — the yuca gives a different texture and subtle sweetness.
#478% recommend
Yuca Fries
Old's Havana Cuban Bar & CocinaLittle Havana·$$
$8.00
Crispy fried yuca root served with garlic-cilantro aioli.
Tip: Yuca fries are less familiar to many than plantains, but equally good. Try them as a side or appetizer.
#575% recommend
Croquetas Variadas
Versailles RestaurantLittle Havana·$$
$7.50
Mixed croquetas including ham, cheese, and yuca varieties served with mustard.
Tip: Order these immediately when seated — they're best eaten hot right out of the fryer.