108 June 27- July 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 4 3201 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY KEY BISCAYNE, FL | 305.361.3818 WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! FIND US ON con leche smooth as Chinese silk). Salty and soulful sopa de pollo heals the soul, and the housemade ropa vieja and vaca frita are emo- tional, stick-to-your-ribs cooking. And if you want to go modernized, try the croqueta pizza and picadillo flatbread. So many newer fancy restaurants with Michelin nods may be the jew- els of Miami, but Sergio’s is our city’s heart. BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Casita Tejas 27 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, 33030 305-248-8224 casitatejas.com Tex-Mex in Miami is best served in Homestead. For almost 40 years, family-owned Casita Tejas has been serving the best authentic, hearty Mexican plates down south, and they don’t skip on the rice and beans. The colorful, plastic ta- blecloths set the stage for culinary satisfaction. You get free salsa and chips, but the move is to start with an order of super nachos to share. You can feast on the most popular menu item, the burrito norteño, a steak fajita with grilled onions, rice, and cilantro smothered with a fla- vorful salsa suiza and topped with melted Mon- terey jack cheese. Or enjoy other stand-outs, including a whole deep-fried red snapper and the chicken mole. BEST COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT Frutiparty 12700 SW 128th Street Miami, 33196 305-465-0522 instagram.com/frutipartymiami The best Colombian restaurant in Miami is a food truck. Why? Because if Colombia could be dis- tilled to its very culinary essence, Frutiparty would encapsulate every inch of the South Amer- ican nation’s cuisine. Rightly a favorite among lo- cals, this Kendall food truck boasts everything from Colombian perros (hot dogs with every- thing from melted cheese, bacon, and mayo- ketchup), to salpicón (a fruit cocktail/slushie with condensed milk) to arepas, and much more. Not only is the cuisine delicious, but the presen- tation of dishes is almost always an eye-catching surprise. If you’re lucky, one of your Colombian friends will have already taken you here, but if not, be sure to stop by for a visit and get ready for a true taste of Bogota. Que chimba! BEST ARGENTINE RESTAURANT Graziano’s Mercado Coral Gables 2301 Galiano Street Coral Gables, 33134 305-460-0001 grazianosgroup.com Part of a larger chain of restaurants and markets with locations throughout Miami, Graziano’s Mercado in Coral Gables is a place for all occa- sions. It’s a casual eatery with the upscale vibe the City Beautiful is known for. Order at the counter and savor a delicious steak or milanesa, or check out the tastes of the Salta region of northwest Argentina with the restaurant’s tasting menu. A panini or empanadas will satisfy your meaty lunch cravings, and don’t forget to grab a bottle of dry Argentine red wine on your way out. BEST PERUVIAN RESTAURANT Sabor á Peru 2927 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, 33137 saboraperu.net Miami’s Peruvian food scene is probably the best in the country, with plenty of adventurous chefs offering experimental takes on the South American nation’s distinctive cuisine. Some- times, however, like when you have the whole family out for a meal, you can’t go wrong with the classics. And if you’re looking to enjoy a great lomo saltado or ceviche plate in unpreten- tious settings, Sabor á Peru in Edgewater is call- ing your name. It’s no-frills, but it is Peruvian comfort food at its finest. BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT Café Pastis 7310 SW 57th Avenue South Miami, 33143 305-665-3322 cafepastis.net In a city filled with glitzy French restaurants that claim to be authentic (yet seem anything but), Café Pastis is a welcomed respite. This truly authentic, relaxed, and humble French restaurant is a cherished neighborhood dining experience. Located in the heart of South Mi- ami, Café Pastis is a quaint little bistro reminis- cent of the charming neighborhood eateries of the Provence region in the South of France. Marseille-born chef Philippe Jacquet serves
