
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

Not by a star rating. By the dish you want, the night you are having, or the kitchen you are in the mood for. Every number below is real.
620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
Every one names the places, says what to order, and shows how it was put together. None of them are for sale.

Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

Four Uzbek and Central Asian restaurants across South Florida, plus the five words you need to read any menu in the room.

Ten Miami restaurants and markets with generous portions and everyday prices, from dumplings in North Miami Beach to roti in Little Haiti.
For restaurant owners
Every restaurant in Miami has a page here. Claiming yours takes a few minutes and puts you in charge of how thousands of diners see your business.
21 restaurants match

Blue Corn Tacos, Cochinita Pibil
Michelin-recognized North Beach taqueria known for organic blue corn tortillas made in-house, filled with lengua, fried mahi, and other authentic Mexican fillings; from chef Steve Santana, who launched his first taco stall in South Beach in 2014.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Sun 12pm-10pm

Smash Burger, Birria Tacos
Food truck from chef Wesley Corneille combining Haitian and Korean flavors in tacos, burgers, wings, bowls, and inventive small plates.
Variable schedule; official site requests WhatsApp confirmation. Recent posted service includes Thu 6:00 PM-12:00 AM and late weekend hours

Braised Short Rib with 48-Hour Mole Negro, Mahi-Mahi a las Dos Tallas
Wynwood Mexican restaurant and bar with handmade tortillas, regional dishes, an indoor-outdoor setting, and a collection of more than 350 tequilas and mezcals.
Sun-Wed 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM
Birria Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos
Bodega's flagship South Beach taqueria and concealed lounge, combining Mexican street food with cocktails, rotating DJs, late-night service, and bottle-service inquiries.
Taqueria Sun-Wed 11:30 AM-1:00 AM, Thu-Sat 11:30 AM-3:00 AM; lounge Mon-Wed 4:00 PM-1:00 AM, Thu-Fri 4:00 PM-3:00 AM, Sat 12:00 PM-3:00 AM, Sun 12:00 PM-1:00 AM

Aguachile Verde, Baja Fish Tacos
Vibrant Mexico City and Los Angeles-born restaurant in Wynwood serving Baja-inspired Mexican food, mariscos, tacos, mezcal, tequila, and cocktails in a colorful bar-and-lounge setting.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:30 PM
Pescado Zarandeado, Giant Mezcal-Flambéed Prawns
Expansive contemporary Mexican cantina at The Plaza Coral Gables with seafood, wood-grilled meats, tequila and mezcal, live entertainment, a private second floor, and the casual Mercadito cafe-market.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Mercadito daily 9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Carne Asada, Pescado a la Talla
Modern Mexican restaurant in a converted home on SW 37th Avenue, inspired by Mexico City's everyday rituals and designed around shareable plates, house-made tortillas, agave cocktails, and communal dining.
Mon closed; Tue-Thu 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Happy hour Tue-Sun 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Carne Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco
The new Bayside Marketplace outpost of Miami's street-style taco group, serving hand-pressed tortillas, tacos, bowls, and margaritas on the downtown waterfront.
Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Thu-Sun 11:00 AM-12:00 AM

Baked Chilean Seabass Veracruz, Enmoladas
An Aventura Mall restaurant celebrating Mexican culinary heritage through traditional techniques, wood-fire cooking and a modern indoor-outdoor dining room with Tulum-inspired design.
Mon-Thu and Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM

Aguachile, Pulpo Zarandeado
Upscale Coconut Grove Mexican restaurant and agave bar from Grupo Bakan, centered on Oaxacan-inspired cooking, handmade tortillas, wood-fired dishes, and an extensive mezcal and tequila collection.
Mon-Wed and Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Thu-Sat 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
Birria Quesadilla, House Margarita
Takeout-only ghost kitchen from the Atomica team, operating out of MIA Market in the Design District.
Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm (MIA Market food hall hours)

Wagyu Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
A high-energy Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant and nightlife venue in Wynwood featuring tableside tomahawk steaks, sushi, and mezcal cocktails.
Mon-Fri 5:00 PM-3:00 AM, Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 AM

OMG Burger, Picanha Plate
Verified late-night Edgewater/Wynwood food truck serving Latin American-American comfort food like burgers, tacos, tostones, and picanha rather than Asian cuisine, despite the name and appearing on Asian-restaurant source lists.
Mon 11:30am-5pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am-3am, Sat-Sun 7pm-3am

Al Pastor Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
Longstanding Española Way Mexican restaurant serving tacos, molcajetes, guacamole, seafood, tequila, mezcal, and family-friendly dishes in a lively setting.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; Sun 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Baja Fish Taco, Al Pastor Taco
Design District outpost of the Yucatan-inspired Mexican taqueria chain (founded 2006), known for al pastor tacos and a lively cantina atmosphere. A newer Financial District/Brickell Tacombi location has also opened at 69 SW 7th St.
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Taco de Asada, Taco de Birria
Monterrey-born taqueria known for its trompo-cooked meats and signature cachetadas (flour tortilla with a crisp cheese crust); Brickell location is now OPEN as of June 2026 (next to Sala de Despacho, an indoor Latin karaoke cantina). Original Wynwood location remains at 218 NW 25th St.
Not yet fully published for Brickell location -- confirm via Instagram or phone

Taco al Pastor, Taco de Suadero
Lucha libre-themed taqueria in Miami Beach, with masks, murals, and lucha-inspired art throughout; serves tacos (al pastor, barbacoa, picadillo), burritos, and tortas.
Hours not yet published - check Instagram

Tacos de Pulpo, Brisket Ahumado
Refined regional Mexican restaurant and cantina in Coral Gables, making nixtamal tortillas in-house and pairing traditional recipes with wood-grilled meats, mole, mezcal, and seasonal cocktails.
Mon-Thu and Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM

Birria Tacos, Guacamole
Contemporary Mexican restaurant on Brickell Key from Roberto González Alcalá's Intelectiva Restaurant Group (also in Dallas), offering upscale Northern Mexican cuisine in a waterfront, plant-filled dining room; opened April 9, 2026, spanning 10,000+ sq ft and 330 seats, designed by Paulina Morán.
Tue-Wed 12-10pm; Thu 12-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12-10pm; Mon Closed

Birria Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
Rooftop restaurant and bar atop the W Miami hotel (15th floor) in Brickell, serving globally-inspired, Latin-leaning American fare (burgers, wings, steaks) with skyline and Biscayne Bay views; inspired by the architecture of Tulum, Mexico, with an original location in Doha, Qatar. Weekend Brickell Brunch Sessions run Sat-Sun 12-4pm with live DJ Saturdays.
Breakfast daily 7:30-11am; Lunch daily 11am-4pm; Happy Hour daily 4-7pm; Weekend Brunch Sat-Sun 12-4pm

Birria Tacos, Steak Burrito
Small taqueria in the MiMo District serving hand-pressed heirloom Oaxacan corn tortillas, best known for its award-winning birria tacos and steak burrito, from Chef Nuno; takeout-focused operation with outdoor barrel seating.
Sun-Wed 11am-2am; Thu-Sat 11am-4am