82 June 26 – July 2, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES 82 NEW TIMES B E S T º F M I A M I ® 2 0 2 5 classic, featuring ahi tuna, soy sauce, cucumber, and wonton sesame crisps for an irresistible crunch. And if one ceviche just isn’t enough, the sampler is your ticket to experiencing it all in one sitting. At Pisco y Nazca, every ceviche tells its own delicious story — and each one ends with you slurping up that unforgettable leche de tigre. Owned by the restaurant group behind Bulla Gastrobar, Pisco y Nazca has three locations in Kendall, Doral, and Coral Gables. BEST COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT Andrés Carne de Res 55 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach 33139 786-843-5910 andresmiami.us Andrés Carne de Res brings the heart and soul of Colombian culture to Miami Beach with electrifying entertainment, colors galore, and a menu packed with regional classics like lomo al trapo and ajiaco. From circus acts and live music to stilt walkers and costumed perform- ers, dining here is more than a meal, it’s a full- blown celebration. Whether you’re throwing your bestie a late-night birthday party or en- joying a special night out with the family, An- drés Carne de Res is a celebratory space. With its signature disco-ball cow, rooftop terrace, and unmistakable flair for fun, Andrés Carne de Res is hands down the most unforgettable Colombian dining experience in Miami. BEST ARGENTINE RESTAURANT Fiorito 5555 NE Second Ave. Miami 33137 305-754-2899 fioritomiami.com Argentine food sort of has something for ev- eryone. Chimichurri sauce goes well on almost everything, for instance. And at Fiorito in Lit- tle Haiti, you get not only the easy-to-eat Ar- gentine cuisine, but just incredibly delicious food that you will return to time and again. With the cartoon drawings and images of soc- cer greats on the walls, and a full Lionel Messi mural outside, Fiorito is pure Buenos Aires nostalgia. Created and run by brothers Maxi- miliano and Cristian Alvarez, it was named to honor the Argentinian neighborhood where their fútbol hero Diego Armando Maradona grew up. But back to the food. There is not a loser on this menu. The empanadas have a shiny crust, the braised short ribs a la riojana fall apart on your fork, and the pulpo a la plan- cha has the finest texture a sea creature can have on a plate. And if memory serves, they sometimes have hunky waiters delivering your flan to truly sweeten the Fiorito deal. BEST AREPAS Las Arepas de Maria 8053 NW 64th St. Miami 33166 and 8455 NW 53rd St. Doral 33166 305-492-9959 @lasarepasdemaria.miami Eating at Las Arepas de Maria is like being in- vited into someone’s kitchen — and in this case, that someone is Maria. Tucked away in a Doral parking lot, the small yellow-and-white food stand is run by a young Venezuelan woman named Maria who prides herself on handmaking arepas that bring cus- tomers back to their childhood days in Venezuela. There’s no formal menu here, but customers can choose from a rich variety of arepa filling op- tions prepared by Maria’s mother — in- cluding carne mechada, reina pepiada, and pico de gallo — which Maria then lovingly packs into golden, white-cornmeal arepas. The portions are generous, and the arepas are easily the crunchiest in town. Earlier this year, Maria opened a second location at the Doral Yard, where she now slings her freshly made arepas from a much larger storefront. BEST EMPANADAS Karnitas 71st 954 Normandy Dr. Miami Beach 33141 305-343-5306 @karnitas71st This family-run spot in the heavily Argentin- ian neighborhood of Normandy Shores is a star for its coffee, kind service, and a menu focusing on classic comfort dishes and lunch special sandwiches. But Karnitas 71st’s empanadas are on another level, with per- fectly flaky pastry on the outside and gour- met fillings inside. Ever had a picanha empanada? Or morcilla? There are even veg- etarian options like spinach and ricotta. Let’s just say there’s a little savory hand pie for ev- eryone at Karnitas 71st. BEST GERMAN RESTAURANT Old Heidelberg Restaurant 900 W. State Rd. 84 Fort Lauderdale 33315 954-463-6747 heidelbergfl.com Located on State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale, across the street from Lauderdale Memorial Park, the old Tudor-style building that houses Old Heidelberg Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is hard to miss. It’s proudly adorned with German flags and a changeable message board with a seemingly never- changing message: “LUNCH $6.95, DINNER FROM $10.95.” (Though, sadly, the inside prices have caught up with inflation). The dimly-lit, wood-paneled space is filled with Ger- man memorabilia, from Oktoberfest posters to Bavarian pennant ban- ners to waitresses dressed in traditional dirndls. While the menu is a celebration of hearty authentic German fare — with classics like fleischkäse, spiess- braten, and Bavarian roast duck — the true star of the show is the wiener schnitzel. Served with mashed potatoes and red cab- bage, the golden, pan-fried cutlet is perfectly crisp on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside. Wash it down with an ice-cold Krombacher the size of your head (literally — they serve towering 2-liter mugs), and don’t even consider leaving without trying the homemade apple strudel. BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT La Fresa Francesa Bistro 59 W. Third St. Hialeah 33010 786-717-6886 @lafresafrancesa lafresafrancesca.shop Located in a shopping center just off Okeechobee in Hialeah, La Fresa Francesa Bistro will have you saying, “oui, oui, dame más.” Run by Sandy Sanchez and her French-born husband Chef Benoit Rablat, the restaurant has been serving French gourmet with Cuban flair since its opening in 2015. The duo earned a loyal following from residents all over the City of Miami, giving them a little bit of gay Paris with a Latin twist. Step inside and you’re in a charming Parisian brasserie where you can order hors d’oeuvres like escargot, bacon- wrapped dates, and steak tartar, and entrées like cassoulet de Toulouse and chicken vol- au-vent. And you would be remiss to not scarf down, elegantly of course, crêpes slathered with housemade Nutella or one with papaya jam with coconut and cream cheese. Not to overstate, but La Fresa Francesa, ç’est magnifique. BEST SPANISH RESTAURANT La Jamoteca 359 Miracle Mile Coral Gables 33134 786-360-4376 and 7535 N. Kendall Dr. Miami 33156 305-399 9095 lajamoteca.com La Jamoteca brings the soul of Spain — its meats, cheeses, wine, and even its warm hospitality — to Miami. Located smack dab in the heart of Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, the intimate shop and eatery specializes in Spanish products, its shelves lined with everything from aged Manchego cheese to olive oil to even frozen roast suckling pig. It also doubles as a restaurant serving tapas and other Spanish
