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We headed to Hialeah to highlight Los Magueyes, our Best of Miami selection for the finest Mexican restaurant. And we did so proudly. But there are some other neat spots to nab savory south-of-the-border treats. Here are five of our faves: ​5. Ernesto's Taco ShopErnesto's is an authentic, locally owned...

As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to [email protected]...

Peru to the Yucatan in 88 blocks. That's the distance on Biscayne Boulevard between the new Sabor a Perú at 29th Street and the relocated Burritos Grill Café at 117th. The former is a small, informal 30-seat space, so clean and shiny it looks like it could be a fast-food...

Miamians in the mood for Mexican in other corners of the county might consider these solid south-of-the-border joints: Burritos Grill Café 899 NE 125th St., North Miami; 305-891-1041; $15 or less per person, excluding tip and alcohol This quaint and immaculate 30-seat café has obligatory sombreros and ponchos hanging on...

Some people equate the Yucatán with Cancún or Cozumel, with lying on quiet white-sand beaches by day, guzzling margaritas in boisterous clubs at night. Mention the Yucatán to me, and all I think of is the town of Ticul (pronounced "tee-cool"), home of Gloria Del Socorro's pollo pibil. Well all...