Doce Provisions, the Little Havana restaurant known for its playful Cuban comfort food and lush back patio, has quietly shuttered. Google marked the space “permanently closed” on September 18, and the dining room appears to have gone dark just a month ago. Although its owners have made no announcement, New Times can confirm it closed in late summer.
The closure has shocked New Times editors and frequent patrons alike. The restaurant was recently included in the Michelin Guide’s Best Cuban Restaurants in Miami list, which was last updated on August 18.
Eight Years of Cuban-Inspired Cooking
Opened in 2016 by chefs Justin Sherrer and Lisetty Llampalla, Doce quickly became one of the most buzzed-about spots in Miami. The couple built a menu that honored Cuban roots while twisting classics into something fresh. Diners flocked for dishes like award-winning chorizo croquetas, short rib birria tacos, Cuban sandwich spring rolls, and arroz imperial Cubano layered with sweet plantains and mojo aioli.
The menu balanced shareable small plates with heartier entrées, from ropa vieja with jasmine rice and sweet plantains to guava BBQ ribs and mahi mahi in a coconut chile-lime sauce. Guests often ordered several plates for the table, mixing croquetas, lechón asado buns, and disco truffle fries with larger dishes like churrasco or masa de puerco. Weekend brunch added dishes like fried chicken and waffles with guava syrup and the guava y queso empanadas for dessert…