The man behind the Asian-influenced Peruvian food at 33 Kitchen in Coconut Grove is Chilean-born chef Sebastian Fernandez. He worked at the Coral Reef Yacht Club for 14 years before leaving to open 33 Kitchen with his Peruvian wife, Leslie Ames. The restaurant’s name is a nod to the Grove’s zip code, as well as […]
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A breathtaking sunset over a stunning bay and pool-scape feet from the chic restaurant terrace, white-on-white whimsical wonderland effects indoors, and big, distinctive Asian-Latin fusion cuisine – it’s all pretty impressive. Diners can start with a tower of tuna tartare picadillo-style – flecked with currants, almonds, coconut, and olives in soy-lime juice – but we […]
A one-size fits all Latin experience, this Aventura outpost is a mash up of Cuban, Argentinean and Mexican flavors. Barrio Latino is a popular lunch spot thanks to efficient service, hearty portions and a convenient locale. Don’t fill up on their buttery tableside bread — regulars know to save room for favorites like their empanadas, […]
Blink and you’ll miss this one-woman outpost tucked away on an industrial avenue in Little Haiti, but it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled to score one of Bread n Pan Cafeteria’s frothy, steaming cups of caf
Situated directly beneath a Metromover stop, this homey little Cuban diner is busy at all times of day. In the wee hours of the morning, you can catch a whiff of strong coffee floating out of the large ventanilla, as patrons gather beneath the grubby blue awning to chat about the day’s headlines before dispersing […]
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From the outside, Cafe Floridita looks like any dilapidated downtown takeout joint – a scraggly awning and smudged display are nestled into an extremely busy coffee window where servers are more interested in speed than stellar service. The inside is nothing fancy either – a bright and clean Formica lunch counter surrounded by no-frills tables. […]
Three months after its opening in late 2012, Zagat named Coya in London the world’s hottest restaurant. Next came a Dubai outpost, and in early 2015, Coya Miami began serving on Brickell Avenue. Executive chef Sanjay Dwivedi describes his food as “bursting with flavor” and “not for the faint-hearted.” He says he uses modern tricks […]
Located in Buena Vista, the District is the latest restaurant to peddle Nuevo Latino cuisine. Horacio Rivadero, previously of the Dining Room and OLA at the Sanctuary, takes the ingredients Miami knows and cooks them in new ways. Here, yuca swims in truffle honey, ceviche is cooled by citrus sorbet, and black trumpet mushrooms are […]
Like Valentine’s Day mystery chocolates or great novels, it’s what’s on the inside that counts when it comes to arepas. Sure, a good one calls for a perfectly charred and crunchy corn shell. But any half-decent cook who has wandered through Caracas or Bogot
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If you’re looking for a slice of Caracas-style cuisine, but would prefer to avoid a trip south and dealings with Chavez, this is as authentic as it gets. This local Latin chain is family-owned, and serves as the local hub for hot arepas and Venezuelan culture. Doral’s El Arepazo 2 lets you create your own […]
At El Floridita Sea Food restaurant, the friendly, hospitable servers will greet you with fish dip, crackers and a smile. But beware their attempts to woo you with filler – you’ll need lots of room for what’s ahead at this Kendall seafood spot. Start with the frituras de bacalao (cod fritters, $4 for 6). Then, […]
The atmosphere at this Latin American seafood restaurant is pretty dull. Servers seem listless, and there isn’t much effort on their part to establish a rapport with customers. But the dining area is ample and can easily accommodate large parties. And the prices are friendlier than the servers: There are 12 seafood entrées that cost […]
When it comes to Latin cafeterias, Miami takes a back seat to no American city. Heck, we probably have more of them than New York has McDonald’s restaurants. And we should be thankful for this, especially for the gems of the genre such as El Nuevo Siglo Supermarket in Little Havana. The brightly illuminated, family-owned […]
Juan Zavala Jr. and his wife Pilar would sometimes sit around with friends in their native Argentina and ponder dinner-by-delivery choices. Inevitably it would come down to pizza or empanadas, and just as inevitably, they’d choose the latter. It occurred to Juan that maybe some of the 40 million Hispanics living in the United States […]
Jimmy’z 50-seat interior, viewable from the street through floor-to-ceiling windows, beckons with an urban-industrial appeal electrified by orange walls and other bright highlights. Because the ambiance is so cheery and sleek, and because diners are required to order at the counter, the place resembles a next-generation fast-food chain. But the cuisine here is cooked slowly […]
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Located in CityPlace Doral and Bayside Marketplace, Kuba Cabana has been known as a local spot for Latin entertainment and food under one roof since opening in 2020. The restaurant’s modern Latin American menu features classic Cuban staples, as well as creative takes on Latin American cuisine. Adorned in tropical foliage and local art, Kuba […]
In a land with its fair share of Cuban restaurants to choose from, La Esquina Del Lechon strives to set itself apart from the pack. Not by straying from traditional Cuban cooking methods, but by doing what they do with excellence. With an array of pork, chicken, steak, and fish, this place is a carnivore’s […]
Just off Miami Gardens Drive, inside a generic shopping center anchored by a Publix, you will find a golden opportunity to savor deliciously prepared Nicaraguan cuisine. A typical fritanga, La Hormiga de Oro offers cantina-style Nica dishes at moderate prices for dining in or taking out. Six dollars and 50 cents brings charbroiled steak and […]
It’s 3 o’clock Saturday morning, and you’ve been out drinking around Brickell. There’s a good chance you’ll be among the other hungry partygoers who flood this small restaurant for a hangover-curing, Colombian-style fast-food fix. But fast food at 3 a.m. is not the only reason people flock here. Weekdays at lunchtime, the humble spot is […]