How does TastyPals choose the best lunch restaurants in Miami?

We evaluate lunch restaurants in Miami on food quality, room tone, price, and whether the experience holds up for real dining plans — not just the places with the most Google reviews. This list is anchored by Habana con B alongside CVI.CHE 105 and Pollos & Jarras, chosen through editorial review and cross-referenced against neighbourhood context and guest ratings. Read our full methodology at tastypals.com/methodology.

GuideUpdated July 15, 2026

15 Best lunch Restaurants in Miami

Q: What are the best lunch restaurants in Miami?

Habana con B is our top pick in Miami. Habana con B sits in Little Havana and operates as a deliberate counterpoint to the tourist-facing spots a few blocks over on Calle Ocho. This is a family-run room with a largely Cuban clientele — which, in this neighborhood, is the clearest signal that the kitchen is actually doing something right. The approach is straightforward: Cuban home cooking treated with genuine care, portions sized for people who showed up hungry, and a vibe that's warm without being performative about it. The kind of place where the recipes reportedly trace back to family sources, not a corporate playbook. The dish that keeps coming up in what diners say about this place is the empanadas de ropa vieja — shredded, slow-braised beef folded into a crisp pastry shell, a riff on the classic that the kitchen appears to have claimed as its signature. From there, the menu centers on the ropa vieja proper, which is consistently described as deeply savory and tender in the way good braised beef should be after real time on the stove. The coctel de camarones rounds out the table as a bright, generous option that works well for sharing. Sweet plantains are the non-negotiable side — the kind of supporting player that ties a Cuban spread together and shouldn't be skipped. This is a casual, value-driven destination, and it reads best when approached as a group meal ordered family-style rather than a careful tasting exercise. Weekends draw a crowd, so arriving a touch early is the practical move. Lead with the ropa vieja empanadas, pull the coctel de camarones for the table, and let the sweet plantains do what sweet plantains do. Other strong options include CVI.CHE 105 and Pollos & Jarras.

The best 15 restaurants for lunch in Miami — curated by TastyPals editors.

The best lunch restaurants in Miami are Habana con B, CVI.CHE 105, Pollos & Jarras, and more. Start with Habana con B if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Carlos Mendez•13 ranked picks•Published July 15, 2026•Updated July 15, 2026

Methodology•Editorial team

Habana con B CVI.CHE 105 Pollos & Jarras

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Top picks at a glance

#1Habana con BCuban • Little Havana • value #2CVI.CHE 105Peruvian • Aventura • moderate #3Pollos & JarrasContemporary • Aventura • moderate

Who this guide is for

This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants for lunch in Miami, sorted by Google rating and editorial judgment. Picks span Little Havana, Aventura and Brickell.