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What to eat in Miami

Miami’s food scene mixes Caribbean, Latin American and classic American influences, creating a vibrant Nuevo Latino style. Fresh seafood, tropical fruits and bold spices are everyday staples.

Local dishes to try

Cuban sandwich

Pressed pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread; a lunchtime favorite in Little Havana.

Stone crab claws

Sweet, buttery claws served chilled with mustard sauce, popular in winter at seafood shacks.

Key lime pie

Tart lime filling on graham crust, often enjoyed after dinner in South Beach cafés.

Arepas

Cornmeal cakes filled with cheese or meat, sold by street vendors throughout the city.

Mojito

Rum, mint, lime and soda; a common cocktail at waterfront bars in the evenings.

Ceviche

Citrus‑marinated fish or shrimp with onions and cilantro, served as an appetizer in many Latin eateries.

Churrasco steak

Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri, featured on dinner menus of Argentine‑inspired spots.

Empanadas

Fried or baked pastry pockets with beef or cheese, found at markets and food trucks.

Where to eat

1
Little Havana
Try Cuban sandwiches, coffee and pastelitos along Calle Ocho.
2
Wynwood Arts District
Food trucks and pop‑up stalls offer tacos, arepas and inventive fusion bites.
3
South Beach Ocean Drive
Seafood grills, key lime pies and vibrant nightlife snacks line the promenade.