La Patagonia Argentina

Discreetly tucked away in a Miami strip mall, La Patagonia Argentina offers great Argentine fare and top service at reasonable prices. Popular dishes include entraña ($15.95), a grilled skirt steak served with mixed greens; pollo Santa Cruz ($11.95), chicken stuffed with spinach in a creamy mozzarella sauce served with butter-herb potatoes; and ravioles de espinaca […]

Las Mercedes Cafeteria

At Doral’s Las Mercedes Restaurant, the succulent, fat-rippled slabs served Thursday through Saturday speak for themselves. At most, there’s a dusting of salt and pepper, perhaps accompanied by a splash of mojo. Racks of beef and pork are pulled from a smoking vessel, then cleaved and served with two sides such as moros, maduros, or […]

Las Mercedes Restaurant

At Doral’s Las Mercedes Restaurant, the succulent, fat-rippled slabs served Thursday through Saturday speak for themselves. At most, there’s a dusting of salt and pepper, perhaps accompanied by a splash of mojo. Racks of beef and pork are pulled from a smoking vessel, then cleaved and served with two sides such as moros, maduros, or […]

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

In a city with more Cuban eateries than McDonald’s — it’s no small feat to be named Miami’s best. But Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine took the 2013 title for their fresh tostones ($3.50), creole-sauce smothered camarones enchilados ($17.95) and savory chimichurri sauce-topped churrasco steak ($17.95). So if you’re lacking a Cuban grandmother of your own, […]

Layali

This Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant offers many familiar items (hummus, baba ghannouj, kebabs) but also more unusual, specifically Lebanese, specialties from the chef/owners’ home country. Especially recommended are muhamarah (red pepper, walnut, chili, and olive oil dip), shanklish (fresh cheese balls with thyme), Al Rahib salad (a chunky smoked eggplant salad with garlic), and tasty pita […]

Mack’s Fish Camp

If you want to see the Everglades like the Gladesmen do, Mack’s Fish Camp is a hidden gem worth seeking out. Sure, it’s a bit of a trek, and you might earn more than a few mosquito bites along the way – but it’ll be worth it to find this hub for all things airboating, […]

Maido Japanese Restaurant

Though Maido has been open since 2005, it’s still an under-the-radar spot. It seduces only those who think supermarket sushi is a travesty and traditional Japanese delicacies are almost too pretty to eat. Don’t expect to see a crowd of hipsters and bloggers here. Instead, the tables will most likely be filled with Asian families […]

MIA Bruhaus

If it’s variety you crave, MIA Bruhaus is the brewery for you. Owner Eddie Leon created this Doral brewery and distillery (formerly M.I.A. Beer Company) as an experimental playground for all things beer and craft booze-inspired. Today that means a beer garden and tasting room with a 50-plus roster of craft IPAs, lagers, ales, sours, […]

Miami Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theater

Once located in Coconut Grove and now delivering the laughs out west in Doral, this casual-upscale comedy club and dinner theater features national touring acts and local talent. There’s a bar with a good liquor selection plus domestic and imported beers. Every show comes with a two-drink minimum that is strictly enforced. The dress code […]