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🌴 Miami Food Guide

Miami's food scene reflects its identity — Cuban coffee at 7am, Peruvian ceviche for lunch, Haitian griot for dinner, and Colombian arepas somewhere in between. Little Havana is one of the most authentic food neighborhoods in America.

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Must-Try Dishes
What to Eat in Miami

The essential Miami dishes — from street food to signature plates.

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Cuban Sandwich

$8-14
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Ceviche

$12-20
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Stone Crab Claws

$30-60
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Empanadas

$3-6
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Key Lime Pie

$6-10
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Arroz con Pollo

$10-16
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Mojito

$10-14
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Pastelito

$2-4
Food Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Miami

The neighborhoods with the most interesting food scenes — ranked by Otto.

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Little Havana

The most authentic Cuban food in the US. Versailles restaurant, Domino Park cafecito, Calle Ocho street food.

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Wynwood

Art district turned food destination — Venezuelan arepas, craft beer, rooftop restaurants, food trucks.

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South Beach

Tourist prices but some genuinely good spots — Joe's Stone Crab (legendary, expensive), Latin fusion rooftop bars.

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Brickell / Downtown

Miami's financial district food scene — cevicherías, steakhouses, Colombian restaurants.

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Little Haiti

Authentic Haitian food — griot, pikliz, diri ak djon djon. The most underrated food neighborhood in Miami.

Food Guides
Otto's Miami Articles

Deep dives into the food culture, street food scenes, and local secrets.

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The Cuban Sandwich: Miami vs Tampa — Who Wins

Pressed, mustard, pickles, ham, roast pork. The original location debate.

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Stone Crab Season in Miami

October to May only. Joe's Stone Crab. Why it's worth the price.

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Little Haiti Food Guide: Miami's Most Underrated Neighborhood

Griot, pikliz, and diri ak djon djon — away from the tourist track.

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Cafecito: Miami's Cuban Coffee Ritual

Ventanita windows, thimble cups, colada — the coffee that runs the city.

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Local Knowledge
Things to Know Before You Eat

The insider context that changes how you experience Miami's food culture.

☕ Cuban Coffee Culture

A cafecito is a tiny shot of Cuban espresso, sweet enough to make your teeth hurt. Colada is a larger version shared among friends. Order at a ventanita window, not inside. Cost: $1-2.

🦀 Stone Crab Season

Stone crab is available October 15 to May 15 only. The claws are harvested and the crab is released (it regrows the claw). Only served cold, with mustard sauce. Joe's Stone Crab on South Beach is the institution.

🌮 The Calle Ocho Walk

Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) in Little Havana is the best food walk in Miami. Start with a cafecito, continue to pastelitos, end with Cuban food.

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Everything in one place — dishes, neighborhoods, ordering tips, prices, and Otto's personal picks for Miami.

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