The 7 Most Miami Things You Can Eat in Vice City

Miami’s food scene is a wild, colorful, and flavor-packed ride.

A little Cuban, a little Caribbean, and a whole lot of fresh-off-the-boat seafood.

The kind of place where you can start your morning with a pastelito, grab a ceviche for lunch, and end your night with a perfectly grilled churrasco.

It’s a melting pot with an ocean breeze. Hungry? Let’s dig in.

Cuban Sandwich

The Cuban sandwich has been a Miami staple since the 1960s, brought by Cuban immigrants who arrived in waves, craving home flavors.

Ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, all pressed into crispy, golden Cuban bread. It’s simple, it’s messy, it’s glorious.

No fuss, no gimmicks—just a straight-up classic, served in a cozy, old-school spot. Key West has its version of the Cuban sandwich that includes tomato, lettuce, and mayo.

Stone Crab Claws

Florida Keys is known as one of the Stone Crab Capitals of the World. If you’re there from October to March, you owe it to yourself to crack into some stone crab claws.

These beauties are sweet, meaty, and best enjoyed cold with a side of tangy mustard sauce. Pro tip? Pair those claws with a slice of their famous Key lime pie.

Naples’ Stone Crab Festival returns October 25-27, 2025—three days of fresh seafood, waterfront views, and Old Florida charm.

Ceviche

Fresh fish, citrus, a little heat—it’s magic on a plate.

Miami’s ceviche scene bursts with Latin American flavors, drawing influence from Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and Colombian traditions, each with their own twist. Think bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a killer view of the Brickell skyline.

Heads up: The South Beach Wine & Food Festival this year will spotlight a ceviche competition, hosted by a celebrity chef, bringing bold flavors.

Pastelitos

Pastelitos are a Miami breakfast staple. Flaky, buttery pastries stuffed with guava, cheese, or meat, and best enjoyed with a cafecito.

There’s something about that perfect combo of sweet and savory that just hits right. You’ll find them all over town, but Vicky’s Bakery? That’s the real deal. Go early—they go fast.

Griot with Pikliz

Haitian food doesn’t always get the love it deserves, but griot? That’s a must.

Tender chunks of pork, fried to crispy perfection, served with pikliz—a fiery, vinegary slaw that cuts through the richness just right. Griot 305 does it right. Wash it down with a Prestige beer, and you’re set.

If you’re in town for a longer stay, get ready for Haitian Heritage Month, Little Haiti will host a new Haitian food festival this coming May.

Key Lime Pie

Tart, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. Key lime pie is Florida on a plate. The first known recipe for Key lime pie was published in 1940.

And every spot claims to have the best thick, luscious filling, buttery graham cracker crust—it’s perfection. One bite, and you’ll get why this pie has a cult following.

Stay tuned for The Key Lime Festival this summer in 2025, packed with pie-making contests, tasting events, and plenty of zesty fun.

Churrasco

Latin America meets Miami in this grilled masterpiece.

This style of grilling meat comes straight from Brazil and Argentina, where it’s cooked on a special grill, the churrasqueira.

Churrasco is all about that smoky, charred exterior and juicy, tender interior. And don’t forget the chimichurri—that garlicky, herby sauce that makes everything better.