Miami - Restaurants - Latin American

1559 Sunset Dr., Miami 33143
305-669-4447

Barrio Latino SoMi

Don't be fooled by the name. This is no barrio. In fact, it may be the only Latin restaurant in town with a bona fide sushi chef hailing from the likes of Nobu NYC, SushiSamba and Sugarcane Raw Bar... read more

4441 Collins Ave., Miami 33140
305-538-2000

Vida

Designed by the same people responsible for The Cove Atlantis (Bahamas) and Japonais restaurants, it's not surprising Fontainebleau's most "casual" joint doesn't lack ambience. Mostly wooden and ne... read more

2923 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33137
305-573-6736

Sabor a Perú

Squeaky-clean thirty seater may look a little sterile: 'space was formally a hot dog joint, after all. But the food - slow-cooked and thoughtfully prepared - brings about a comfort usually only Mom... read more

1542 Alton Road, Miami 33139
305-534-8216

Jimmy’z Kitchen

Chef Jimmy Carey has created a following with his charming, vibrant lunch café and “Mofongo Fridays.” He makes the oldest standby—tuna on multigrain—the most deliciou... read more

3199 SW Eighth St., Miami 33135
305-649-8000

El Atlacatl

Papusas—cornmeal cakes stuffed with cheese, beans and pork—are the order of the day in this Salvadorian dive. A staple on the Little Havana scene for almost 20 years, locals often stop ... read more

3067 Grand Ave., Miami 33133
305-444-0216

Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill

Ceviche by the spoon, Latin American imports and a twist on the usual Miami fare. Perpetually packed salon and bar exude an authentic take on the tropics thanks to Kahlo-inspired decor. Weekly wine... read more

141 Giralda Ave., Miami
305-445-1001

Cacao

Contemporary takes on Latin cuisine from northern Mexico to Patagonia. This is the domain of the slick, Platinum Card-carrying, multiple-maid-employing bilingual set. Venezuelan chicken chupe (soup... read more

606 Crandon Blvd., Miami 33149
305-365-7883

El Gran Inka

Takes on classic ceviche are plentiful in Miami but this is where you'll get the real deal. Traditional Peruvian dishes—largely of the seafood variety—don't disappoint and keep the dimly-lit strip ... read more

1933 SW Eighth St., Miami
305-649-2015

Guayacan

Low-key neighborhood restaurant and a favorite in the Nicaraguan community. Churrasco and other grilled meats, brisket and cassava stew, chorizo with shredded cabbage. All with gallo pinto (rice co... read more

933 Normandy Dr., Miami 33141
305-867-1717

Parrillada Las Vacas Gordas

How do you say moo in Spanish? Latin American barbecue with the tenderest of meats and acetic sauces this side of Buenos Aires. Save your appetite all day for this one. The busiest spot in North Be... read more

3015 Grand Ave., Miami 33133
305-461-8222

Los Ranchos

Hearty Nicaraguan chain for the extended family. Cuts of beef and gaucho-inspired decor make this the weekly lunch spot for heav-set Latino males trading tales of bravado and the place to bring Pop... read more

1643 SW First St., Miami
305-649-0203

Yambo

An all-night fritanga (fry house) invoking a Nicaraguan ranch scene complete with wagon wheels and whatnot. Indoor/outdoor seating, and a major party 'til the break of dawn. Try Nica tacos, deep-fr... read more

6976 Collins Ave., Miami
305-866-4546

La Perrada de Edgar

A popular chain in Colombia with over 100 stores, La Perrada de Edgar features hot dogs that make their stateside counterparts look like mere appetizers. Here, in this tiny, brightly-lit store, the... read more

196 NW 36th Street., Miami
305-576-7756

Delicias Del Mar Peruano

If ever there was a restaurant that qualified as a cult classic in this area, this is it. The original location over on Biscayne has since made way for a Starbucks, but the faithful are thankful th... read more

7300 Collins Ave., Miami
305-868-4381

Manolo

No need to break out the A1 when you have an Argentinean slab of beef in front of you; all the flavor's in the meat. There's a lot of meat here, but Manolo isn't a steakhouse—it's more of a jazzed-... read more

401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33132
305-375-8188

Los Ranchos of Bayside

Founded by relatives of the Sandinista-toppled Anastasio Somoza. Here you find Mercedes-driving Latin crowds unabashedly flossing in their Roberto Cavalli and Cartier. Tables flanked by a bay view ... read more

180 Aragon Ave., Miami 33134
305-529-5180

Norman's 180

When Norman Van Aken left Coral Gables a few years ago, the impact was almost as profound as Lennon and McCartney leaving the Beatles. And while there was no Yoko to blame, the absence did leave a ... read more