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In the vibrant heart of Miami, a rich tapestry of Latino-run restaurants and cafes beckons. The promise? Culinary adventure. These establishments, each with their unique story and flavor, stand apart as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. From family-owned restaurants nestled in vibrant neighborhoods to refined cafes that echo the rhythms of Latin America, these Latino-run joints are rich community hubs. There, stories are shared, traditions are preserved, and the essence of Latino hospitality warms every plate.
1. Pollos & Jarras
Pollos & Jarras is a Peruvian barbecue restaurant located in Miami Beach. Run by chef Juan Chipoco, the restaurant offers a wide range of flavors inspired by the festivities and street food of his home country, Peru. It’s also been named as a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice restaurant from 2020 to 2022.
2. Tinta y Café
Tinta y Café is a Cuban neighborhood café run by two Cuban-born siblings, who grew up in Miami. With a to die for homemade croqueta recipe and warm décor, the restaurant is stock full with Cuban culture and influences. They were also awarded placement in the Michelin Guide for the last two years, consecutively.
3. La Ventana
A popular choice for Latin American foods, La Ventana is a hot Colombian spot located in Miami South Beach. A twenty-one-year-old restaurant, La Ventana brings traditional flavors from Colombia and South America at large to the states.
4. Cvi.che 105
Also run by celebrity chef Juan Chipoco, Cvi.che 105 has been offering Peruvian delicacies for fifteen years. Situated in Coral Gables, this refined restaurant is praised for its fresh ceviche and wonderful cocktails.
5. Latin Café 2000
With three locations throughout Miami, Latin Café 2000 offers clientele the tastes of Cuba while highlighting the culture through rich flavors and boldly unique restaurant designs.
6. Graziano’s
Graziano’s is an Argentinian restaurant in Westchester known for its meats and empanadas, reflecting Italian influence on Argentinian cuisine. Started by Mario and Maria Graziano in 1962 and now run by their family, the dishes and flavors on their menu are cognizant of their family’s history and traditions.
7. Islas Canarias
Located in Kendall, Islas Canarias is a Cuban restaurant that is famous for its overstuffed croquetas, considered a local classic, and traditional family recipes. The restaurant, which opened in 1977 by Raul and Amelia Garcia, is family owned. Now, it’s operated by their daughter and her children.
8. Fiorito
Fiorito is an Argentine restaurant located in Little Haiti, offering a range of meat and pasta dishes that fall under Italian, Spanish, and Argentinean fare. Brothers Maximiliano and Cristian Alvarez opened the restaurant in 2012, ensuring the establishment was full of Argentinian design, culture, and familial flavor.
9. Suite Habana Café
Suite Habana Café is a Cuban coffee shop run by Nayelis Delisle, a Cuban native who grew up with a passion for café con leche that was influence by her grandmother. Now, she shares that passion with others at Suite Habana, which is full of Cuban culture and flavors in a shop that feels like a home away from home.
10. Doggi’s Arepa Bar
Doggi’s Arepa Bar is a family-owned Venezuelan restaurant that started as a hot dog cart and has since grown to multiple locations across Miami and Florida at large. Founded by Yoleida Galiano and her sons, Carlos and Giovanni Esteves, the restaurant offers a wide range of food options deeply embedded with Venezuelan flavors.
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This article was written with the assistance of AI.
