5 Underrated Miami Spots That Only Locals Know About (And I Keep Going Back To)

Eat Like A Local

5 Underrated Miami Spots That Only Locals Know About (And I Keep Going Back To) By Mariana Zapata Dec. 5, 2025 6:20 pm EST

When you grow up in Miami, you quickly learn that, just like not all that glitters is gold, not every trendy restaurant is good. Of course, there are plenty of places that have earned their stellar reputation. (I personally love the Anthony Bourdain-approved Mac's Club Deuce and applaud the idea behind the popular single-plate-menu at Cotoletta .) But there are also many tourist traps that focus on flashy design more than the quality of their food and drink. Like most Miamians, I avoid these traps like the plague and typically head to one of the city's many hidden gems only locals know.

The magic of these local secrets is that they're