Where to Find the Most Authentic Argentine Food in Miami

Miami is buzzing with Messi fever all over again, and this time the energy isn’t just inside Chase Stadium; it’s radiating through the city’s kitchens, bakeries, parrillas, and pizzerias. After Inter Miami clinched its first MLS Cup and Messi walked away with the MVP trophy, Miami’s long-running love affair with Argentine cuisine has snapped right back into focus. Suddenly, the cravings are louder, the lines are longer, and every choripán, milanesa, and fugazzeta feels a little more celebratory. For a city shaped by waves of global flavors, Argentine food in Miami is some of the very best you can find outside of Argentina.

Across Miami, Argentine restaurants are experiencing a surge in attention, and it feels like the perfect moment to revisit the spots doing it best. From sizzling asado platters to dulce de leche everything, and from old-school panaderías to viral, cheese-heavy pies worthy of Buenos Aires, these are the places capturing the true spirit of Argentina right now. Whether you’re an expat seeking a taste of home or a newly minted Inter Miami supporter ready to explore the cuisine behind the craze, this guide rounds up the most authentic Argentine restaurants across the city, listed alphabetically.

Baires Grill

Baires Grill offers one of the more polished Argentine steakhouse experiences in Miami. The menu features premium cuts such as entraña and bife de chorizo, grilled provoleta, and a diverse selection of Argentine wines. The spaces are sleek, with outdoor seating that works well for groups. Desserts are a highlight, especially the panqueque de dulce de leche. Multiple locations. bairesgrill.com.

Banchero

Banchero in North Beach is the Miami branch of one of Buenos Aires’s most storied pizzerias. The original opened in La Boca in 1932 and is credited with helping popularize fugazzeta, the city’s signature onion and cheese pizza. The Miami location went viral after Messi shared a photo of their pizza on his Instagram stories, and business has not slowed since. This is the place for true porteño-style slices: thick, fluffy, and unapologetically heavy on cheese. Their fugazzeta rellena is considered the most faithful version in Miami, and the family-run atmosphere adds an extra dose of nostalgia for Argentine expats. 6916 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; bancheromiami.com.

Buenos Aires Bakery

This long-running bakery and café is one of the city’s most reliable stops for classic Argentine pastries. Facturas, alfajores, miga sandwiches, and warm medialunas fill the display cases every morning, and many locals argue it remains the most faithful version of a traditional Argentine panadería in Miami. The Miami Beach and Pembroke Pines locations draw big weekend crowds, especially during soccer tournaments when the TVs are tuned to every match. Pantry shelves offer Argentine staples for take-home use. 7134 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; buenosairesbakery.com.

Bunbury

Bunbury began as a small Wynwood wine bar and has since evolved into a full restaurant with a loyal crowd that comes for Argentine comfort dishes with a more creative tilt. The space is warm and intimate, with dim lighting and an abundance of wood, making it a favorite for date nights. The menu leans into tapas, provoleta, and a set of gourmet empanadas that rank among the best in the city (standouts include hand-cut beef with chimichurri, braised lamb with mozzarella, and a prosciutto and Brie version that regulars never skip). The vacio with truffle potato puree and the ‘panqueque con dulce de leche’ round out the hits. Once a month, Bunbury hosts an Argentine night that runs until 3 a.m., featuring a full band playing beloved hits and a DJ. 555 NE 15th St, Miami; bunburymiami.com.

El Club de la Milanesa

Argentinians take milanesas seriously, and this fast-casual spot, co-owned by Lionel Messi, leans all the way in. Here, breaded cutlets made with beef, chicken, or eggplant, become the canvas for a long list of crowd-pleasing combinations. The Napolitana (topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese) and the A Caballo (finished with a fried egg) are staples, but the menu also reaches into newer territory with a NY strip milanesa and a milanesa sampler—a lineup of six mini cutlets, each dressed in a different style. The New Beef Milanesas section treats the cutlets like pizzas, adding everything from pepperoni and tomato sauce to stracciatella and mortadella. Every order comes with fries or sweet potato fries, which seals the deal. 3252 Buena Vista Blvd., Miami; elclubdelamilanesa-us.com.

Fiorito

Fiorito takes its name from Diego Maradona’s hometown, Villa Fiorito, and the space is filled with fútbol memorabilia that sets the tone before a single empanada leaves the kitchen. The brothers who run it have built a neighborhood staple that still feels humble, even as it continues to draw serious acclaim. The focus is parrilla classics like entraña, vacío, and provoleta, paired with a house chimichurri that regulars swear by. Despite years of praise, the Little Haiti restaurant has maintained its pricing accessibility, which is part of why its local following has continued to grow. They recently expanded with Fiorito Almacen across the street. It functions like a market and a café, with shelves lined with wine and yerba mate, as well as frozen empanadas and tubs of chimichurri and pickled vegetables. The sandwiches are the highlight, especially a choripán on a warm baguette that has become a lunchtime hit. 5555 NE Second Ave., Miami; fioritomiami.com.

Graziano’s

Graziano’s is one of Miami’s longest-running Argentine institutions. The family has been in business for over fifty years and today operates a network of mercados across South Florida, along with three white-tablecloth steakhouses. The mercados combine butcher, bakery, and casual dining under one roof and remain a dependable source for imported staples like yerba mate and dulce de leche. The kitchens serve wood-fired steaks, house-made sausages, and a roster of empanadas that range from classic beef to seasonal fillings. The wine program is another draw, with one of Miami’s largest selections of Argentine Malbec. Multiple locations across South Florida; grazianos.com.

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Los Fuegos is the most upscale Argentine restaurant on this list, situated inside the Faena Hotel’s dramatic red and gold dining room, which feels equal parts theater and temple to open-fire cooking. The space is anchored by Mallmann’s signature live-fire grill, which sends out blistered ribeyes, slow-roasted vegetables, and whole fish cooked in the chef’s classic Patagonian style. 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; faena.com/losfuegos.

Manolo

Manolo is the Miami branch of the iconic Mar del Plata café, which many Argentines associate with beach vacations, family outings, and long afternoons spent over churros. The North Beach location captures much of that spirit with a sprawling menu that covers everything from milanesas and tortillas to pizzas, pastries, and sandwiches de miga. The churros, especially the dulce de leche-filled version, are the main draw and carry deep cultural nostalgia. Manolo functions as an all-day restaurant and remains one of the first places newly arrived Argentines visit because it feels instantly familiar. 7300 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; manolomiami.com.

Panizza

Panizza is a neighborhood café with a large Argentine following and the oldest food establishment on Lincoln Road, holding its corner for nearly 25 years. The owners maintain a casual atmosphere and reasonable prices, which helps explain the loyal local crowd. The bakery turns out warm medialunas early in the morning, along with empanadas, miga sandwiches, and other staples. It is an ideal stop for a quick breakfast, a casual lunch, or an afternoon coffee. 1225 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; panizzamiami.com.

Peppo Argentinian Restaurant

Peppo in North Miami Beach has built a loyal following by offering a relaxed, home-style take on Argentine cooking. It is one of the few places in Miami where guests can order mate and receive a mate set with a small thermos of hot water, which adds an extra touch of authenticity to the experience. Portions are generous, and the atmosphere is casual, making it a reliable everyday spot for locals. 19090 NE 29th Ave., Aventura; peppomiami.com.

Sur 

Sur is a Little Haiti favorite with a loyal weekday crowd and a family-run feel that keeps people coming back. It’s only open Monday through Friday during the day, with a single late-night exception: Fridays, when the back patio turns into a neighborhood gathering with wine, DJ vinyl sets, and trays of empanadas passed around communal tables. The menu leans into comfort dishes, such as steak milanesa, a standout squash empanada, and, on Fridays, thick Argentine square pizzas that often sell out by midafternoon. 5929 NW Second Ave., Miami; surmiami.com.