Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
Taquerias El Mexicano
521 SW 8th StCheap, good Mexican food
El Gallito Coffee Shop
205 SW 8th AveVery cheap food from Honduras. It is also right across from my apartment.
Good Cuban flavored ice cream selection (guava, mamey, etc)
99 locals recommend
Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StGood Cuban flavored ice cream selection (guava, mamey, etc)
Sanpocho Restaurant
901 SW 8th StGreat Colombian food. Not too expensive. Close to my house.
Pinolandia
119 NW 12th AveCheap Nicaraguan food, very close to my apartment.
Pollo tropical
1611 NW 12th AveVery cheap cuban food, close to my house.
Great typical Cuban pastries. Not that expensive and very touristy.
148 locals recommend
Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StGreat typical Cuban pastries. Not that expensive and very touristy.
Chalan on the Beach
1580 Washington AvenueGreat reasonably priced Peruvian food.
Sushi Sake Brickell
261 SW 8th StGreat sushi, not too expensive, close to my house.
La Moon Restaurant
Great Colombian "perros". close to my house
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, reasonable drink prices, close to my house, in Little Havana on "historic" calle 8.
345 locals recommend
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StLive music, reasonable drink prices, close to my house, in Little Havana on "historic" calle 8.
Wood Tavern
311 NW 23rd StGreat variety of music, outdoor area, in Wynwood, mixed scene.
Great music, more latin vibe, big outdoor area, mixed crowd, not pretentious.
106 locals recommend
El Patio Wynwood
167 NW 23rd StGreat music, more latin vibe, big outdoor area, mixed crowd, not pretentious.
A little fancy/pricey but great vibe, awesome views of the Miami River and attractive people.
192 locals recommend
American Social
721 E Las Olas BlvdA little fancy/pricey but great vibe, awesome views of the Miami River and attractive people.
A little fancy yes but unparalleled views of Miami as this bar is on the 50th floor of the W Hotel in Downtown/Brickell.
70 locals recommend
Wet Deck Lounge
485 Brickell AveA little fancy yes but unparalleled views of Miami as this bar is on the 50th floor of the W Hotel in Downtown/Brickell.
Fado Irish Pub
900 S Miami AveGreat Irish Pub in Brickell
Essentials
Walgreens
4200 SW 8th StBig drugstore, sells all essentials and some food
CVS
3215 Grand AveBig drugstore, sells everything you need
Sightseeing
2,000 year old archeological site where the Miami River meets the Atlantic ocean.
8 locals recommend
Miami Circle National Historic Landmark
401 Brickell Avenue2,000 year old archeological site where the Miami River meets the Atlantic ocean.
Parks & Nature
Bill Baggs state park, has a small beach and a lighthouse where you can go to the top and see great views of the Atlantic.
77 locals recommend
Cape Florida Lighthouse
1200 Crandon BlvdBill Baggs state park, has a small beach and a lighthouse where you can go to the top and see great views of the Atlantic.