Until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 12 a.m. Sunday-Thursday
If it’s Miami and the night is still young, you’re going to need a cortadito to level up, and Versailles’ ventanita is a venerable spot to knock one back. While you’re there, order some croquetas, a pastelito, or a Cuban sandwich. If you’re hungry enough for a meal, head inside for a full menu of traditional Cuban cuisine. Don’t sleep on the ropa vieja over rice or the Elena Ruz, a sandwich filled with turkey, cream cheese, and strawberry marmalade.
Chicken tacos at Tacos El Carnal. Photo courtesy Tacos El Carnal
Until 4:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 3 a.m. Sunday | Until 2:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday
At Tacos El Carnal, chicken, beef, pork, and seafood (or tongue for more seasoned diners) are piled on yellow-corn tortillas, sprinkled with fresh cilantro, and topped with a squeeze of lime. But tacos aren’t the only draw here; burritos, tostadas, and tortas are other fan favorites. Order the cheese dip flecked with chorizo sausage to start and finish with the buñuelos, a stack of cinnamon-sugar tortillas piled high with vanilla ice cream and chocolate chips.
Photo courtesy of Pinolandia Fritanga y Tortilleria
Expect to wait in line at this 24-hour, Nicaraguan, cafeteria-style joint, but trust us: it’ll be worth it. The carne asada con queso frito meal (complete with Fritanga’s famous gallo pinto rice, sweet plantains, fried cheese, and house-made slaw) is a can’t-miss showstopper, as is the chanco con yuca (pork chunks served atop a bed of cassava). Wash it all down with a glass of cacao milk made with real roasted cacao powder.
Styled after a hip Asian market, this food hall boasts 10,000 square feet of late-night goodies. Photo courtesy of 1-800-Lucky
Styled after a hip Asian market, this food hall boasts 10,000 square feet of late-night goodies. Seven vendors hawking pan-Asian dishes from ramen to Vietnamese sandwiches encircle a dining room flanked by two bars, a karaoke lounge, and outdoor seating. Don’t depart without a sweet treat in hand. Our favorite is the Golden Roast Taiyaki: hojicha (roasted matcha) and vanilla ice cream in a red bean cone, topped with graham cracker crumbs and a wafer stick.
Until 5 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 4 a.m. Thursday | Until 3 a.m. Monday-Wednesday
The venerable New York City pizza institution has opened a second home in the Magic City. Like its original outpost, there’s nothing fancy about Joe’s—and that’s what makes it great. Order a New York–style slice (whole pies are available, too) that’s oversize and fabulously foldable. Eat it while it’s hot at Joe’s counter, or take it with you on your way to your next stop on the Wynwood party train.
Pastelitos at La Latina. Photo courtesy of La Latina
Until 4 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
A menu favorite at this neighborhood Venezuelan café is the pelua, an arepa filled with beef and cheese. Or opt for the rumbera arepa with pork and cheese. Other must-try items include the tequeños (Venezuelan cheese sticks) and patacones (fried green plantains). To spice things up, try a dollop of La Latina’s house-made garlic, cilantro, or jalapeño sauces.
Until 1 a.m. Thursday-Sunday | Until 12 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday
No need to stalk the location of this family-run food truck: it’s permanently stationed near Roberto Clemente Park and boasts a handful of picnic tables where you can chow down on authentic Mexican street-style fare. Try the vampiro taco with your choice of meat inside a fried tortilla with cheese, onions, cilantro, and salsa. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for a quesadilla filled with tripe (stomach) or cabeza (cow’s head).
Taco salad at OMG Top Chef. Photo courtesy of OMG Top Chef
This budget-friendly food truck specializes in comfort food with a Latin fusion twist. We can’t get enough of the stuffed tostones (a trio of crispy plantains topped with fresh guacamole, green onion, and cilantro, drizzled with bourbon glaze and cilantro cream), or the the OMG Tamales, a dish inspired by Puerto Rican hayaca made with Cuban-style leaf tamales, pork, guacamole, aioli, cilantro, and chicharrones.
Until 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
A collab between chef Brian Nasajon and mixologist Ben Potts, this sophisticated spot is dedicated to using locally sourced, fair-trade, organic ingredients. Nosh on shareable plates like the yucca puffs (made with black truffle cheese sauce, Parmesan, and thyme) and the addictive cheeseburger croquettes (filled with Wagyu, aji amarillo, and bacon). Plus, sip on craft cocktails like the Mi Mama Juanita (Brugal 1888, mamajuana, gentian aperitif, fresh pineapple, and grenadine).
Until 2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday | Until 12 a.m. Sunday-Tuesday
Amid the hustle and bustle of Brickell City Centre, Moxie’s serves up New American fare. There’s something here for everyone, so bring your entire late-night crew. Even your Keto friends will find options like the lettuce bun burger or the salmon and avocado Cobb salad. For everyone else, there are traditional burgers, tacos, and hearty bowls like the red Thai curry bowl.
Until 3 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday | Until 2 a.m. Sunday-Tuesday
Talkin’ Tacos began as a food truck launched by two friends during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But when long lines of customers became too tricky to manage, the duo switched things up and opened brick-and-mortar restaurants throughout Miami. At the Brickell location, the signature birria tacos are not to be missed. Add a side of street corn in a cup and thank us later. Be sure to save room for Talkin’ Tacos’ famous churros. Available in a variety of flavors like cookies and cream and dulche de leche (our personal favorite is the guava and cream variety), they are a truly tasty way to put a sweet ending on a night out on the town.
Food smoked fish dip. Photo courtesy of Over Under
Until 3 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday | Until 2 a.m. Sunday-Tuesday
Bar food made right sums up the offerings at Over Under, which sources all the meat and fish for its Florida-inspired food program from the Sunshine State. Don’t miss chef James McNeal’s delicious smoked fish dip, made with locally caught mahi-mahi and served with fried saltines and peppers pickled in-house. If you’re a meat-free foodie, opt for the Jamaican jackfruit patty with a vegan spicy garlic ranch dipping sauce or the chili fries topped with jackfruit chili and vegan sour cream. While you’re there, try a tipple from bartender Mike Reich’s menu; we like the Ramon’s Jockey, made with green plantain–infused rum, sour orange sherbet, Campari, and citrus.
Until 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 12 a.m. Sunday-Thursday
If noodles are what you crave, then Momi Ramen is your spot for brothy bowls at hours other joints wouldn’t dare to dream of. Favorites include the pork chasu tonkatsu ramen and the spicier takana tonkatsu ramen. Pro tip: order an extra egg and some pan-fried pork gyozas to share.
Moshi Moshi. Photo by Daniella Mia Creative X ReachBranding Agency
Named for a common informal Japanese telephone greeting, Moshi Moshi dishes up creative sushi rolls, sashimi, teriyaki, sake, wontons, pork buns, and more, alongside creations like homemade kimchi and ceviches. When you’ve had your fill, there’s no need to flag down your server. Simply use Moshi Moshi’s checkout tech and scan a QR code at your table to pay right from your phone.
Take in the after-hours beach crowd in the glow of Sweet Liberty ’ s pink neon sign that reads “Pursue Happiness.” A menu of Southern-inspired plates makes that an easy edict. Opt for a healthy version of bar food with the cauliflower nachos: corn tortillas with cheese, avocado crema, cilantro, radishes, green chilies, pomegranate, and melt-in-your-mouth bites of cauliflower.Other favorites include swordfish tacos with mango pico and Asian-style tater tots with crunchy seaweed and sesame.
Until 5:30 a.m. Thursday-Saturday | Until 2 a.m. Sunday | Until 12 a.m. Monday-Wednesday
This rosy diner takes its name seriously—from its bright pink exterior to tabletops done in a translucent neon pink to the perpetually pink-hued interior lighting scheme. You can have breakfast anytime here, and there’s no better offering on Big Pink’s menu than its Fried Chicken and Waffle Benny (two poached eggs, fried chicken, bacon, and cheddar atop malted waffles drizzled with Hollandaise). If you can follow breakfast with dessert, a must-not-miss is the dulce de leche bread pudding with French vanilla ice cream and candied walnuts.
Until 5 a.m. Thursday-Saturday | Until 2 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday
Known for serving up the largest slices on the beach since 2009, Pizza Bar offers more than 30 traditional and Sicilian pies on its menu. This take-out-counter joint turns out slices with just the right combo of cheesy, garlicky, salty deliciousness to satisfy your late-night cravings. But if the giant slices aren’t enough to sate you, try an order of garlic knots, mozzarella sticks, or an Italian sub to keep hunger at bay until the sun comes up.
A female-owned joint (with a pair of food trucks to match), this is the perfect pit stop for greasy goodness. Its reputation exploded when rapper Jay-Z gave a shout-out to Cheese Burger Baby as the resto he has to visit when he’s in the 305, but its high-quality food—served fresh off the grill—is what keeps regular folks coming back night after night.
Until 5 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 4 a.m. Thursday | Until 2 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday
It’s no surprise that Miami Beach’s taco joint by day, speakeasy by night is the perfect option for a late-night bite. Pop in to order a taco or a quesadilla at the converted Airstream trailer and grab a seat at one of the alfresco picnic benches out front. Later, make your way to the swanky back-room lounge that can only be accessed through a door that looks like the entrance to a graffiti-filled men’s room (but it’s really a portal to a hidden nightclub).
This French-owned restaurant got its start in Miami Beach in 1988, which means it’s a legit classic around these parts. Salads and smoothies (many of which can be pumped up with a shot of ginseng, bee pollen, whey protein, or other good-for-you stuff) dot the menu, but the stars of the show are La Sandwicherie’s enormous sandwiches. Our favorite is the SoBe Club, piled high with turkey, brie, avocado, and all the veggie fixins on a French baguette. Pro tip: ask for extra Magic Sauce, La Sandwicherie’s proprietary French vinaigrette that’s meant to be drizzled on every inch of your order.
Until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday | Until 12 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday
A rare Miami izakaya (a Japanese bar serving small plates and snacks), Yakko Bistro offers delights like fried whole fish, omurice (a chicken-rice omelet with brown sauce), and crispy chips topped with spicy tuna, Parmesan, and arugula. Our favorite? The crispy pork salad: deep-fried morsels of pork with sliced cherry tomatoes, radishes, red onions, and sprinkles of bitter watercress.
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