The meal begins with a basket of complimentary chips, served warm, and a side of salsa. The guacamole, which comes in a choice of two sizes ($4.50 and $10), is made tableside. Mexicanisimos tamales (two larges ones for $6.50) are homemade cornmeal stuffed with shredded beef, wrapped in corn husks, steamed, and served with red […]
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As the flavor of the Lincoln Road region continues to mutate, this homey Mexican cantina maintains its individuality. The atmosphere is authentic, right down to the service, which is casual. Fortunately, the guacamole alone is worth the effort of stealing your own silverware from an adjacent table. Likewise beef flautas, bean tostadas, chicken taquitos, and […]
If you still haven’t checked out this hole in the wall, you are seriously missing out. Renowned among those in the know, this Cuban fast-food joint makes some of the best sandwiches, milkshakes, and fresh juices in the entire county. Not only is the food great and the service excellent, but the prices are ridiculously […]
At El Rey de las Fritas on Calle Ocho, the Cuban hamburger is king. Known as the frita cubana, the burger pairs a spicy beef patty with shoestring potatoes, onions, and ketchup, stuffed inside a Cuban-style bun. El Rey, a locally owned restaurant chain that has expanded with several locations across Miami since its debut […]
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If you still haven’t checked out this hole in the wall, you are seriously missing out. Renowned among those in the know, this Cuban fast-food joint makes some of the best sandwiches, milkshakes, and fresh juices in the entire county. Not only is the food great and the service excellent, but the prices are ridiculously […]
The chivito, a Uruguayan sandwich, is often referred to as “a heart attack on a plate.” El Rey’s basic chivito Canadiense contains steak, ham, cheese, fried eggs, roasted red peppers, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise. It’s served between two halves of a big baguette. To counteract any possible health-food taint from the lettuce and tomatoes, the […]
There’s no shortage of tapas joints littered across the Miami landscape. But good, authentic Spanish light bites aren’t as easy to find. Enter El Rincon Asturiano, a popular Spanish eatery in Little Havana that earns rave reviews from the likes of picky diners. Their tapas selection is extensive in its inclusion of both cold and […]
El Rincón De Chabuca is a small Peruvian spot in Miami Beach with easy parking. Small wooden tables, Peruvian artifacts, and even a little guitar sitting on a chair add to its personality. Live music and the scent of traditional dishes such as ceviche and pescado a lo macho fill the air. The restaurant’s cooks […]
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Miami’s Mexican options offer a little too much Chipotle and Taco Bell, and not quite enough homemade guac and corn tortillas. But head towards Homestead, and there’s a plethora of south of the border favorites that are better than the fast food standbys. In addition to serving up fresh, authentic Mexican eats, Homestead’s El Santo […]
When you visit El Taquito in Coconut Grove, it’s likely you’ll meet Osvaldo. He owns the joint along with his wife Angie. Osvaldo is happy to explain the difference between real Mexican food and the mostly Americanized version ubiquitous in Miami. More important, though, he makes some of the best tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas you’ll […]
The only thing better than the bean dip – a large bowl of equal parts refried beans and melted Mexican white cheese zinged up with a mild blend of spices with unlimited baskets of tortilla chips – is this authentic, family-owned restaurant’s attitude toward BYOB. Walk in with a six-pack of Corona, and the waitstaff […]
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With an outdoor dining room nestled under a hut adorned with swaying straw lanterns, El Turco beckons with a charming Istanbul-meets-Tulum ambiance. The focus isn’t on innovation at this Turkish restaurant nestled off NE Second Avenue in the Upper Buena Vista complex, but rather on familiar, comforting flavors reminiscent of family meals. If you’re looking […]
Sidle into this whole in the wall in East Hialeah and order what they do best: Cuban sammies. For more than a decade, Yoyito’s has been serving up pan con bistec, medianoches and croquetas to people who aren’t about to settle for anything less than the best. In this neighborhood, you better know your Cuban […]
This North Miami Beach spot’s decor screams of the heady 1970s, and the food offers flavors bombastic enough to fit the bill. Asparagus spears are topped with a fried egg and nutty shards of manchego cheese. The seemingly vegan-friendly kale salad takes a shameless topping of pork belly. Chef Will Biscoe, formerly of Jeffrey Chodorow’s […]
his sleek, modern space on the first floor of the iconic Moore building in the Design District takes its name from the sprawling sculpture by Zaha Hadid that looms above. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Elastika brings a Mediterranean twist to American staples, ensuring that you can treat yourself to a meal made with […]