Latin Restaurants – South Beach Magazine https://www.southbeachmagazine.com The Very Best of Miami, Miami Beach & South Beach. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:07:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-favicon-16x16-32x32.png Latin Restaurants – South Beach Magazine https://www.southbeachmagazine.com 32 32 Ola Miami https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/ola-miami/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:04:52 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=2018 [...]]]> While “Hola!” is the customary “Hello” greeting in South Florida, Douglas Rodriguez’s Ola Restaurant is actually an acronym for its provenance – “Of Latin America.” Likewise, while South Beach restaurants pride themselves on being super-charged with the sexy energy of the city, Ola at the Sanctuary offers a peaceful respite from the caffeinated 24-hour march.

Nestled on a quiet stretch of James Avenue, north of the bright lights of Lincoln Road, Ola features an 80-seat indoor/outdoor patio restaurant and a smaller rooftop dining area that can be reserved for private parties or a romantic dinner-for-two prepared just for you. The vibe is cool and quiet, spa-like and serene.

Executive Chef Horacio Rivadero oversees the production of the restaurant’s signature ceviches and a small-plate tapas style menu in addition to his responsibilities at the Coral Gables Steak & Tapas location. Perhaps the best approach to the menu is to sample a few varieties of raw fish marinated in a lime infusion spiked with chili or cooled with avocado and topped with the traditional crunchy corn nuts favored in Ecuador. If you are not a fan of sushi or sashimi, this may not be your best dining option. Consider instead a culinary happy hour – trying a taste of the bright, tropical small plates and a cocktail at sunset. Entrees from Hudson Valley duck breast to sumptuous crispy pork served with yuca will satisfy the meat eaters in your party. Just remember to leave room for the deconstructed Key Lime Pie afterward.

If you’re looking for a respite from the bright lights of our little city, Ola brings a fresh approach to dining on South Beach. Stop by and say, “Hola!” to the cuisine Of Latin America- it’s well worth the journey to discover something new and delicious.

1745 James Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:(305) 695-9125
Price: $$$
Attire: Casual
]]> Fogo de Chão https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/fogo-de-chao/ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:58:09 +0000 http://www.miamirestaurantsmagazine.com/?p=36 [...]]]> Comparable in price to nearby Texas de Brazil but offering a more intimate setting, Fogo de Chão takes the all-you-can-eat business model of the most popular Brazilian churrascarias in Miami and dresses things up a bit. Ideal for group dinners and hungry dates, the restaurant offers a tantalizing array of starters, salads and appetizers you’ll want to dive into, but do so at the risk of filling up before the chef’s work their magic on a rich variety of grilled meats. Light eaters and vegetarians (who don’t mind all the beefy fanfare) can opt to sample items from the salad bar alone for half the cost of a full meal which makes Fogo de Chão welcoming to members of the non-steak set.

Popular at lunchtime (especially if you’re able to take a late afternoon nap), Fogo offers all their most popular entrees at a considerable discount. Selections from the grill include steaks & beef ribs, New Zealand lamb leg & chops plus chicken, pork and sausage. Wines from South America, California and Europe earned Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine, but to truly experience the flavor of Brazil you’ll want to try at least one Caipirinha, South America’s answer to the Margarita. Enjoy welcoming, friendly service and a truly enormous feast on South Beach!

Restaurant Information:
Name: Fogo de Chão
Rating: 4.2 / 4.2 stars based on 319 reviews across the Web
Address: 836 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 672-0011
Cuisine: Steakhouse, AYCE
Price: $$$
Attire: Casual
Payment: Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations: Yes
Parking: On-street parking
Chef: –
Website: www.fogodechao.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30–10:30 pm
Friday: 12:00–2:30 pm, 5:30–11:00 pm
Saturday: 5:00–11:00 pm
Sunday: 3:00–9:00 pm

]]> Texas de Brazil https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/texas-de-brazil/ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:52:03 +0000 http://www.miamirestaurantsmagazine.com/?p=32 [...]]]> Brazilian churrascarias in Miami are popular for group outings like bachelor parties and office celebrations because they provide a lively atmosphere, set pricing per guest and heaping helpings of just-grilled beef, pork and chicken served gaucho-style. Texas de Brazil’s South Beach location overlooks Miami Beach Marina and Biscayne Bay, making it particularly popular with hungry tourists who may find themselves overawed by the enormous salad and appetizer bar that precedes the grill service.

Beyond the dazzling view and attentive staff the evening progresses at a steady clip from the 50+ item starter buffet to the parade of waiters bringing perfectly grilled meat to the table. Once you are satisfied, flip a card to red and enjoy your meal. Feel like seconds? Flip the card to green and whatever you desire (cooked to the temperature you request) comes to you in abundance. Weeknight happy hour is served in the bar area from 5-7pm and joining the eClub at the restaurant’s website avails guests of discount promotions. Be certain when you choose to dine at Texas de Brazil that you arrive hungry.

Restaurant Information:
Name: Texas de Brazil
Rating: 4 / 4.0 stars based on 1,067 reviews across the Web
Address: 300 Alton Rd #200, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 695-7702
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price: $$$
Attire: Casual
Payment: Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations: Yes
Parking: On-street parking
Chef: –
Website: www.texasdebrazil.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:30–10:00 pm, Friday: 5:30–10:30 pm, Saturday: 5:00–10:30 pm, Sunday: 12:00–10:00 pm

]]> Baires Grill (closed) https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/baires-grill/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:02:30 +0000 http://www.miamirestaurantsmagazine.com/?p=27 [...]]]> South Florida is home to a great variety of ex-pat Latin American communities, but perhaps the most passionate beef eaters are the Argentinians who fervently embrace the Lincoln Road Steakhouse Baires Grill. Fueled by the heat of Chef Nicholas Cabrera at the grill, this casual eatery features a cozy dining room and bar plus a popular alfresco cafe located just outside the Regal Cinema on Alton Road. Steeped in the traditions of the Pampas, Baires offers fifteen different cuts of beef served on their own or as part of a “parrillada” combination platter of perfectly seared steak paired with short ribs, chicken, sweetbreads and sausage.

The restaurant offers a well-edited wine list that’s heavy on Argentinean labels but also features a small selection of California varietals and Italian sparklers. Stop in weeknights from 4-7pm to take advantage of popular 50% off Happy Hour pricing on appetizers plus specialty cocktails, beer and wine by the glass. If it seems like the entire patio is filled with great-looking Argentinians who all seem to know one another – you’re in the right place.

Restaurant Information:
Name: Baires Grill
Rating: 4.2 / 4.2 stars based on 389 reviews across the Web
Address: 1116 Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 538-1116
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price: $$$
Attire: Casual
Payment: Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations: Yes
Parking: On-street parking
Chef: Nicholas Cabrera
Website: www.bairesgrill.com

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