What to eat
in Doral
7 dishes with a real tie to Doral. Each one is checked against restaurant menus we index here (61 menu listings in total), so the prices are what places actually charge, not a guidebook guess.
Fried stuffed turnovers filled with ingredients such as shredded beef, chicken, cheese, or ground meat.
Why Doral: Empanadas are everyday breakfast and snack food in Doral’s Venezuelan and Colombian bakeries and counters serving local immigrant communities.
On 19 menus we index, typically $9.50 (range $2.65–$40.00)Where to get itA Peruvian stir-fry of beef, onions, tomatoes, soy-based sauce, French fries, and rice.
Why Doral: Lomo saltado is a recurring menu staple in Doral’s Peruvian restaurants, appearing alongside ceviche and causa as part of the city’s everyday Peruvian dining repertoire.
On 12 menus we index, typically $25.00 (range $13.00–$37.00)Where to get itA sandwich-like stack of crispy fried green plantains filled or topped with shredded beef, cabbage, cheese, and garlicky sauce.
Why Doral: Patacón is a signature item at Venezuelan-focused restaurants in Doral, reflecting the city’s Venezuelan dining identity.
On 7 menus we index, typically $14.00 (range $8.00–$22.99)Where to get itA large Colombian platter of beans, rice, chicharrón or steak, fried egg, plantain, avocado, and arepa.
Why Doral: Bandeja paisa is a core dish at Colombian restaurants in Doral, where it serves the city’s Colombian community and Latin lunch crowd.
On 6 menus we index, typically $25.00 (range $19.99–$32.00)Where to get itA hearty soup-stew made with meat, plantains, yuca, potatoes, corn, and herbs in a rich broth.
Why Doral: Doral’s Colombian restaurants are known locally for sancocho, making it a comfort-food staple for the city’s Colombian dining base.
On 6 menus we index, typically $17.99 (range $12.00–$22.00)Where to get itFried Venezuelan cheese sticks made with a strip of salty white cheese wrapped in dough.
Why Doral: Tequeños show up often on Doral menus because Venezuelan bakeries and casual restaurants are a major part of the city’s food landscape.
On 6 menus we index, typically $7.99 (range $1.95–$13.00)Where to get itA chilled seafood mix of fish, shrimp, squid, or octopus cured in lime juice with onions, cilantro, chile, and sweet potato or corn.
Why Doral: Doral has a strong Peruvian restaurant scene where ceviche and related coastal dishes are central to the restaurants’ identities.
On 5 menus we index, typically $24.00 (range $13.49–$36.00)Where to get it
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