Miami has its share of expensive restaurants with exquisite foods, but you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the city’s unique treats. You’ve probably already figured the best flights to Miami, but here are our best recommendations for your taste buds and your wallet.
Cuban Sandwiches
Cuban culture is a cornerstone of Miami’s foundation. When you visit, be sure to try a Cuban sandwich. On SW 8th Street, you’ll find several small authentic restaurants and food trucks serving these sensational sandwiches. With juicy seasoned pork, salami, ham, pickles, mustard and melted Swiss cheese stuffed between two pieces of artisan bread, pressed and heated to perfection, there’s nothing like a good Cuban.
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Chinese Tacos And Quesadillas
If you spend enough time in Miami, you’ll learn that they love their fusion foods. Chinese tacos are a must. Imagine biting into a taco that encompasses Chinese ribs with a tangy sauce and melt-in-your-mouth cojita cheese. Now, imagine biting into a quesadilla that is oozing with cheese, seasoned pork and fresh kimchi. If you want to try them both, Chacos is a local food truck that sells these creations and several others such as kimchi burgers and vegetarian fusion. Food trucks are always a great option when you’re looking for gourmet food on a budget. Check out Roaming Hunger if you’re looking to find all food trucks in Miami.
Stone Crabs
Since October through May is stone crab season in Miami, this is the best time to find a variety of these tasty crustaceans. They are steamed, chilled, and served with butter and lemon or lime. Stone crab meat is known for its rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Garcia’s Seafood Grille and Fish Market is a no-frills place to grab some whole crabs or claws for less money. The crabs are brought in fresh from the river boats and made to order.
Papas a la Huancaína
Peru is home to over 4,000 varieties of potatoes, and Papas a la Huancaina is one of its most scrumptious potato creations. The dish includes potato slices that are fried to perfection and topped with a savory cream sauce. What really makes the dish pop is the unique flavor and light heat of the Peruvian yellow pepper. You can try both the potatoes and fried yucca in this delectable sauce at Aromas del Peru without breaking the bank. Wash it down with a tasty chica morada made from purple corn, sugar, lime and cinnamon cloves.
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Creole Seafood
Miami is also known for its Creole cuisine. The seasonings used in stewed or fried seafood give it a phenomenal flavor. Although Creole menus are short and simple, the combination of flavors you’ll experience in these seafood dishes is nothing short of sensational. Little Haiti is the best area for good Creole food. Chez Le Bebe and Chef Creole are both great choices.
You may have lucked out in searching for cheap flights to Miami by yourself, but eating on a budget in Miami can be tricky without insider tips. Saving money allows you extra opportunities to stretch your food budget and try more local favorites.
