Iconic Cuban Restaurant Sergio's to Open First Pinecrest Location

Sergio's, Miami's beloved old-school Cuban restaurant chain, is planting roots in Pinecrest for the very first time. The new outpost, which takes over the longtime IHOP location at 11927 S. Dixie Hwy., will be the only major Cuban restaurant in the area (beyond bakery staples like Pinecrest Bakery and CAO Bakery & Cafe), and this one comes with a classic ventanita.

That means Pinecrest residents will soon be able to grab Cuban cafecitos and pastelitos without leaving the neighborhood — finally. "We've spent 20 years searching for the perfect location in Pinecrest, and...we finally made it happen," Sergio's team shared in an Instagram statement. We're thrilled to join the Pinecrest community."

Sergio's is a sign that Pinecrest may just be in the midst of a restaurant boom.

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Sergio's Pinecrest to Open Fall 2025

The opening date for the new location has not been officially announced yet, but it is expected to open in Fall 2025. Additionally, details about the menu and whether there will be any exclusive dishes for this location have not been revealed. However, if this location follows the brand's typical offerings, guests can look forward to affordable Cuban comfort food served throughout the day, including café Cubano in the morning and churrasco for dinner.

Sergio's menu at other South Florida locations sticks to the classics, offering a wide range of Cuban staples that have made it a local go-to for decades. Popular picks include the pan con bistec, stacked with thin steak, grilled onions, potato sticks, and mojo on Cuban bread, and the always-reliable Cubano sandwich. The breakfast menu features items like tostadas, café con leche, and egg platters, while lunch and dinner bring out heavier hitters like arroz con pollo, lechón asado, and churrasco. For something quick and satisfying, guests often go for the croqueta preparada or one of the customizable bowls packed with rice, beans, and proteins.

Pinecrest is Booming With New Restaurants

With the addition of Sergio's, Pinecrest continues its transformation into a food destination. The village, once known more for its quiet, leafy streets than its dining options, has welcomed a wave of new Florida-based restaurants over the past year. Chick-fil-A debuted in January, while healthy fast-casual favorite Vale, artisanal pizza spot Mister O1, and Rice Mediterranean Kitchen all launched in summer 2024. With Sergio's now joining the lineup, Pinecrest's suburban food scene is officially on the rise.