Los Altos
521 SW Eighth St.
Little Havana
305-456-5905
Ever wonder what a speakeasy on top of a 30-year-old Mexican restaurant looks like? A Little Havana ballroom turned storage space, Los Altos has been transformed into a sultry mezcal-fueled lounge that requires you to make your way up a staircase and through a Mexican candy shop to gain access. Owned by the team that owns Ball & Chain, this late-night hotspot returned to the scene in early 2024, four years after a dramatic closure instigated by City of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo. With a Prohibition-style vibe, the space is decorated with plush banquettes, sugar skulls, and rose-adorned señoritas. Appropriately, the cocktails skew toward the agave family; standout concoctions include the spicy "Oaxaca al Pastor," crafted with Los Altos reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde poblano liqueur, honey, lime, and cilantro; and the "Sayulita," a shaken tonic of mezcal, mango, carrot, habanero chiles, ginger, and fresh lime.
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