What to eat
in Miami
5 dishes with a real tie to Miami. Each one is checked against restaurant menus we index here (16 menu listings in total), so the prices are what places actually charge, not a guidebook guess.
A small Cuban espresso sweetened with sugar and cut with steamed milk.
Why Miami: Cortaditos are part of Miami’s Cuban coffee routine at ventanitas, offices, and neighborhood bakeries.
On 5 menus we index, typically $5.95 (range $1.25–$5.95)Where to get itRaw fish or seafood cured in citrus juice with onions, herbs, and chiles.
Why Miami: Miami’s coastal setting and large Peruvian, Cuban, Colombian, and other Latin American communities keep ceviche common on local menus.
On 4 menus we index, typically $20.49 (range $16.99–$24.00)Where to get itA thin Cuban-style steak, usually grilled or pan-fried with onions and served with rice, beans, and plantains.
Why Miami: Bistec de palomilla is a staple plate in Miami’s Cuban restaurants and cafeterias, and it appears frequently on local menus.
On 3 menus we index, typically $15.95 (range $13.95–$17.95)Where to get it- 4.
Croquetas
breakfast · lunchSmall breaded and fried rolls filled with ham, chicken, or other savory fillings.
Why Miami: Croquetas are everyday snacks in Miami’s Cuban bakeries, ventanitas, and Latin cafeterias.
On 2 menus we index, typically $8.50 - 5.
Pan con bistec
lunch · dinnerA steak sandwich on Cuban bread, often topped with onions and crunchy shoestring potatoes.
Why Miami: Pan con bistec reflects Miami’s Cuban sandwich-shop culture and is common in everyday cafeterias across the city.
On 2 menus we index, typically $9.95
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