Overview
- The owners announced the permanent shutdown on social media, setting Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 as the final day of service.
- Interviews reported by the Miami Herald attribute the decision to steep rent increases, higher food prices and a sustained decline in downtown foot traffic tied to remote work.
- The café opened in 1980 at 209 SE First Street with 33 seats, growing into a staple for classic Cuban fare.
- The Magalhães family has run Las Palmas since 2016 while organizing charity efforts for homeless residents and sick children and hosting comedy and karaoke nights.
- Owner Carla Ferrari Magalhães noted record sales in the three weeks before closing, which she said came too late, as regulars expressed sadness over losing a daily gathering place.