Miami’s Favorite Argentine Restaurant Opens New Sandwich Shop

Fiorito has never been a small operation, even when it occupied a modest footprint. The popular Argentine restaurant, one of New Times‘ most authentic, is run by brothers Maximiliano and Cristian Alvarez and has built a loyal following in Little Haiti for its empanadas, milanesas, and grilled meats. As demand grew, even winning New Times‘ Best Argentine Restaurant 2025, the kitchen eventually ran out of room.

The solution, it turns out, was sitting right across the street.

Fiorito Almacén, which opened in November, is part market, part sandwich counter, and part production hub. Located diagonally from the original restaurant, the new space houses two full kitchens where the team now handles all of Fiorito’s butchery and food production (from cutting and portioning meat to assembling empanadas and milanesas), freeing up space at the restaurant while adding a new way for customers to experience the brand.

“We needed space,” Maximiliano says. “At Fiorito, everything was happening in one kitchen, and we were serving over 3,000 people a week.”

Part Market, Part Sandwich Counter, and a Whole Lot of Love

At Fiorito Almacén, meat arrives fresh and is cut, portioned, and vacuum-sealed on-site. The process allows the beef to “wet age” (a controlled resting period inside sealed packaging that enhances tenderness without drying the meat) before being used at Fiorito or sold directly to customers. Cuts like picanha and ribeye are available to take home, along with charcoal and pantry staples meant to round out an at-home asado.

The front of the space functions as a casual dining room and market. Guests can sit down for hot or cold sandwiches, including a bife de chorizo (NY strip steak) sandwich that has quickly become one of the most popular items. The “Fiorito Burger,” which has been available only at the Almacén for years in response to customer requests, has also become a hit. For those with more time, the menu features simple plated options, such as picanha with fries or a half-roasted chicken served with rice and beans.

Fried Empanadas, Milanesa Sandwiches, and Plenty of Dulce de Leche

Empanadas play a bigger role here than at the restaurant. In addition to Fiorito’s classics, the Almacén offers more fillings and introduces fried empanadas, an option not available at the establishment across the street. Customers can order them ready to eat or buy them frozen to cook at home.

The market is stocked with milanesas, both beef and chicken, that can be eaten as sandwiches or taken home, along with alfajores, dulce de leche (including a house-made version), chimichurri, pickled vegetables, and other Argentine staples.

Wine is central to the concept. The selection, curated by Maximiliano, leans heavily on Argentine wines, featuring bottles from producers such as Durigutti, Catena, and El Enemigo. Guests can order wine by the glass, drink a bottle on site for a corkage fee, or take one home. Wine tastings are part of the long-term plan.

Expect Wine Tastings from Famous Argentine Vineyards in the Future

The space itself is intentionally personal. Much of the woodwork was built by the brothers with the help of a friend, giving the room a warm, neighborhood feel.

“This has always been a family project,” Maximiliano says. “Growing it only makes sense if we do it the same way.”

With the World Cup coming to Miami in 2026 and Argentine food enjoying renewed attention, Maximiliano acknowledges there’s more to come, but he’s not rushing anything. “There are opportunities,” he says. “Now it’s about choosing the right ones.” The Almacén is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fiorito Almacén. 5650 NE Second Ave., Ste. E, Miami; fioritomiami.com and instagram.com/f10ritoalmacen.