Drooling through Miami 🤤 a cheat sheet

A list for my future self, with everything I must eat if I ever come back for a visit.

Daniela Jaramillo
Jul 28, 2017 Ā· 3 min read

Miami surprised me, alright. I already guessed it would feel like the Capital of Latin America. But amongst all the mexican, cuban, puerto rican, salvadorian, argentinian, colombian and even brazilian food (hello again, frozen pĆ£o de queijo to make at home), I’ve seen it has also room for so many more different origins of deliciousness. And that means a happier me.

Not a big epicure, but curious nonetheless, I started exploring as soon as I arrived. And I already have a few favorite local bites, that I pray not to dissapear until I’m done with this mini-life by the beach.

Find a link to Yelp on each.

šŸƒGreen thai curry @ Siam Rice

One of my first bites in town, and one I’ll always go back to. I don’t know much about the menu, because this coconutty and oh-so-thick soup is always my go-to.

šŸ„Mushroom and fennel farro risotto @ Glam Vegan

Vegans do eat some seriously tasty food, let me tell you. In case you don’t believe me, just try this risotto. I’ve tried a similar recipe at home and it was an atomic success, but I still crave for the original.

šŸ„—Bowl @ Della Test Kitchen

Della was the seed that started the whole Wynwood Yard, a place you should also visit to slow-party on a weekend. But before the beer or wine at the bar, grab a bite here. Caribbean, black coconut rice bowl, I’d say.

šŸ°Key lime pie @ Fireman Derek’s

If only all my cravings were as healthy as the ones above. But no, I’d be lying if I didn’t include the most amazing key lime pie I’ve had in my life. And I’ve had my fair share of tasting out there, even in the Keys. Besides, a real fireman turned baker? I’d love a podcast of that story.

šŸ¦€Crab legs + fries @ Tarks of Dania beach

Alaskan king crab legs? This way, please. On the side, a dozen freshly shucked oysters with some cold draft beer. As for price, here’s a warning: this is not a place for those of you who only fancy tablecloth dining. This is where our ol’ friend Shrek would eat.

šŸšMango Sticky rice @ Cake Thai Kitchen

Nope. This is a dessert, people. And this is not the shop in Wynwood. This is the original one, where this mango heaven of a plate was born and still served in a simple way. This might be more up north, almost in Miami Shores. But the trip is worth it for me, every. single. time.

šŸžBanana bread @ Zak the baker

Oh, banana bread. I wish I could say it reminds me of the great banana bread my mom used to make, but all I ever wanted while growing up was actually a better version than hers, an actually delicious and equally healthy alternative in some parallel universe. And well, I found it here. And it is heaven.


Want to burn the calories? Try some sightseeing, dancing or some serious sweating:

Easy steps to fall in love with Miami

Soft partying in the Magic City

Getting used to sweat in Miami


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Daniela Jaramillo

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Pirate rookie iterating, taking each day as a new MVP. Current mini-life: Miami Beach 🌓

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