Spanish & South American
Aventura Latin Café Express — 17070 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, 305.705.2434, aventuralatincafeexpress.com. A fast, casual, Cuban food concept for those who need a delicious yet healthy meal on the go.
BARRIO LATINO — In the Shoppes at the Waterways, 3585 NE 207th St., Aventura, 305.692.4455; barriolatinoaventura.com. A selection of Mexican fajitas, steaks from the Argentine grill, Cuban dishes like lechon asado and seafood specialties.
NEW SAN TELMO Argentinean Steak House — 16850 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.957.0006. Steaks, chicken, veal and specialty dishes like blood sausage and sweetbreads served in the classic Argentine style.
Stone grill— 9487 Harding Ave., Surfside, 305.868.7667; stonegrill95.com. Hot and cold tapas, soups and salads start you off, followed by hearty entrées such as seafood, chops, and beef that’s sizzled at your table over lava rock.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL — In The Village at Gulfstream Park, 800 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954.843.7600, texasdebrazil.com. This authentic Brazilian churrascaria starts you off with a 50-item “salad” bar and continues with skewers of hand-carved beef, sausages and chicken that continue to be served until you say enough—a true experience in culinary overload.