Palmar Cafeteria is a casual Cuban spot in Hialeah that makes ridiculously good beans.

Benni Jama is a fun outdoor barbecue spot in Hialeah with a life-size figure of Celia Cruz and great chicharrones.

Las Viñas Barbeque is an excellent Cuban barbecue spot in Hialeah.

Pan.Com is a Cuban restaurant in Hialeah that makes excellent sandwiches and a fantastic tamal en cazuela.

La Viña Aragon is a casual restaurant in Hialeah, and one of the best Cuban restaurants in the neighborhood.

Moji is a North Miami restaurant specializing in West African food. Get the egusi.

Mary Ann Bakery is a small Chinese bakery in North Miami that makes a phenomenal pork bun, among other things.

Caracas Bakery is an excellent Venezuelan bakery in Doral. There’s no seating, so it’s all to-go.

Rey’s Pizza is a 24/7 Cuban pizza spot in Little Havana.

Pa’ Comer is a Cuban pizza spot in west Hialeah where they fold the pizza in half like a taco.

Star Chiguas is a great Cuban pizza spot located in a little shopping plaza in Hialeah.

Salt & Straw is an excellent ice cream shop in Wynwood with creative, delicious flavors.

Wynwood Brewing is a modest taproom that's been serving great beer since the early days of Wynwood.

The Chicken Spot is a small South Beach restaurant that serves really good fried chicken sandwiches.

Silverlake Bistro is a great neighborhood restaurant in North Beach perfect for a date or any night you're craving a cheeseburger.

Jeepney is a great Filipino restaurant in Wynwood’s 1-800-Lucky food hall. Get the sisig and the burger, if it’s available.