About this episode
Feliz Navidad and happy Nochebuena! 🎄 In this Christmas Eve episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we’re talking all things Cuban Christmas traditions in Miami — family, la noche, dominoes, cafecito, croquetas, and of course… lechón . We get into what Nochebuena means to us, why Cubans go hardest on the 24th (and do nothing on the 25th 😅), and the real holiday essentials: pig, beers, and good vibes . Plus, Dre breaks down his lechón process — from mojo + herbs to mastering the chicharrón skin , internal temps, and why cooking the skin slow matters if you want that perfect bubbly crackle. And the stories? We’re talking Santa trauma , reindeer food (oatmeal + glitter 😂), Three Kings “camel” myths, and why coquito is delicious… and dangerous. If you’re Cuban, Latino, or just love holiday culture, this one’s for you. Drop a comment: What’s your favorite Nochebuena tradition? Do you open gifts on the 24th or 25th? And what’s the #1 rule for not messing up the lechón? 👀 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with your Miami people. Chapters (optional) 00:00 Christmas Eve vibes + Santa golfing sweater 01:10 What Nochebuena means in Miami 05:40 Lechón talk: seasoning, mojo, and cooking method 08:00 Chicharrón science: slow vs fast skin 14:15 Best Nochebuena memories + first pig story 16:00 Santa stories + reindeer food 18:20 Three Kings / “camels came through” madness 21:10 Coquito = holiday cheat code 23:00 Elf on the Shelf + parents pranking kids Hashtags #Nochebuena #CubanChristmas #Miami #Lechon #CafecitoYCroquetas #CubanCulture #Coquito #Dominoes #ChristmasEve #CubanTraditions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.