International superstars Gloria and Emilio Estefan introduce BONGOS CUBAN CAFÉ, a unique blend of authentic Cuban cuisine and the nostalgia of Havana during 1950's glory days. Presented in a setting of tropical deco architectural design, BONGOS CUBAN CAFE's flagship location opened in late 1997 at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida followed by a new location in the heart of Downtown Miami, Florida. “ We have the opportunity to showcase our rich Cuban culture with the rest of the world. Our Bongos Cuban Café (in Disney World) has had great success, and since this one (in Miami) opened we couldn’t be happier,” says Gloria Estefan. The Bongos Cuban Café in Miami, Fla. inaugurated in April of 2000. It came on the heels of the wildly successful Orlando, Fla. flagship location. It raises two stories at the plaza level of The American Airlines Arena and overlooks the port of Miami, Biscayne Bay, and the downtown Miami skyline. Bongos can be spotted from miles away because of the giant pineapple, which rises from the roof. The pineapple has become a well-known symbol for the restaurant. The 16,000 square foot restaurant by day, disco by night brings an unprecedented blend of authentic Cuban cuisine and romantic atmosphere of old Havana to Miami. The growing popularity of Bongos Cuban Café has made it a desirable venue for concerts, special events, and even the filming of music videos. In the past year, Bongos Cuban Café has hosted such events as the Billboard Music Awards after party and the Premio Lo Nuestro after party. After hours on Friday and Saturdays, our patrons can groove to tantalizing Latin rhythms and be awed by our fascinating light show. By eleven o’clock, large lines have formed outside Bongos Cuban Café. Eager locals in there twenties and thirties await their turn to experience the ultimate in Latin music and atmosphere. Aside from Bongos Cuban Café in Miami, the Estefans own three other restaurants. One is located in Downtown Disney World; Bongos Cuban Café Orlando and the other two are located in the heart of South Beach; Larios on the Beach, a Bongos Cuban Café Restaurant and Café Cardozo.