Casa La Rubia – Wynwood’s Local Pour
Some places you stumble into for a quick drink. Others you settle into because they feel like they’ve been waiting for you. Casa La Rubia is the latter — a Wynwood spot where the music rolls easy, the food is unapologetically good, and the drinks are built to keep you curious.
The soundtrack is a steady drift between reggae and smooth Latin grooves, filling the room with that unhurried Miami rhythm. Conversations blend in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, giving the place an easy, lived-in charm.
The kitchen, run by Cluckin’ Right Chicken, is putting out food that overdelivers. Their fried chicken sandwich is a proper heavyweight — juicy, crispy, and stacked on a toasted potato roll with tangy slaw. The golden tater tots on the side aren’t just filler; they’re part of the experience.
On the beer front, the Hazy Coast IPA leads with bright New World hops — lemon, stone fruit, and tropical edges from El Dorado and Galaxy. It’s a pint you don’t want to rush. Then there’s the curveball: Grape Escape — a playful sour ale that channels the nostalgia of grape soda, with just enough bite to remind you it’s for grown-ups.
And for the non-beer crowd, Casa La Rubia still brings its A-game. Cocktails range from crisp and classic to full-on dessert indulgence. Case in point: the Café Con Flan — their rich coffee porter fused with the creamy sweetness of flan, topped with a thick flan foam. Served as a 5oz shooter, it’s a shot of pure, sweet, coffee-kissed decadence.
Casa La Rubia isn’t just another Wynwood stop. It’s where you could drop by on a Tuesday for one drink and end up staying through the last song. A cozy corner with a rotating cast of locals, pottery nights, salsa evenings, and soccer matches on the screen.
It’s not just the pours or the plates — it’s the way the place wraps around you. And for me, as a new Wynwood neighbor, that’s the kind of spot worth claiming as your own.
📍 Casa La Rubia – 355 NE 24th St, Miami, FL 33137
Independent review — no affiliation with Casa La Rubia.
