Restaurant

JJ's Cuisine

Name: JJ's Cuisine
Address: 16 NE 2nd Road, 17 NE 1st Rd, Homestead, US
Telephone: (786) 601-2850
Price range: value

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JJ's Cuisine is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Homestead.

Homestead doesn't get nearly enough credit in the broader Miami food conversation, and JJ's Cuisine — open — is the kind of family-owned operation that should be changing that.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Homestead doesn't get nearly enough credit in the broader Miami food conversation, and JJ's Cuisine — open — is the kind of family-owned operation that should be changing that. The concept is genuinely ambitious: a steakhouse-smokehouse hybrid running a real post oak wood program alongside a steakhouse menu, all in a room big enough for a family reunion, with live music and karaoke on the calendar and a price point that keeps the check from becoming the main event. That dual identity is where most spots quietly fall apart. From what diners and the restaurant's own reputation consistently suggest, JJ's holds the line on both sides. The smoked brisket is reportedly the anchor of the whole operation — slow-cooked with Texas-style discipline and finished with a brown-sugar glaze that's known for complementing rather than masking the smoke. On the steakhouse side, the Fire-Grilled Angus Prime Boneless Ribeye is the obvious move for anyone who came to eat seriously. The Beefy Toston Bites are worth noting specifically because they signal that this kitchen is fluent in South Florida's actual palate, not just running a generic steakhouse playbook. The Cowboy Trio reads as a sampler format built for tables that can't agree, while the Cilantro Snapper Crunch is the menu's most interesting curveball — the kind of dish that tells you how far the kitchen's range actually goes. The Rueben Brisket Sandwich bridges both programs neatly, putting the smokehouse product into something more casual. Practical notes: the patio is reportedly the right call when the weather cooperates, and earlier in the week is when the brisket is said to be at its peak and the room stays conversational. Start with the Beefy Toston Bites, anchor the table with the ribeye or brisket, and use the Cowboy Trio to settle any disagreements before they start.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Taste Score 8.0/10

Rating (Google) 9.4

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Google 9.4 from 217 reviews

Best for

dinner and casual

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Homestead | 16 NE 2nd Road, 17 NE 1st Rd, Homestead, FL 33030, USA

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.0/10

Phone

(786) 601-2850

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JJ's Cuisine menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. JJ's Cuisine is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Fire-Grilled Angus Prime Boneless Ribeye

Ribeye served with any two homemade sides

Beefy Toston Bites

Crispy golden tostones topped with tender shredded beef, creamy guacamole, bright pickled onions, and a drizzle of our zesty cilantro sauce

Cowboy Trio

Green plantains topped with brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, a Texas-Caribbean fusion bite with sweetness, smoke, and crunch

Cilantro Snapper Crunch

Snapper fillet (12oz), lightly dusted in seasoned flour and fried until golden and crispy, cut into pieces over cilantro mayo, served with tostones and a side of your choice

Rueben Brisket Sandwich

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What makes JJ's Cuisine worth the move

JJ's Cuisine is a clean first click in Homestead in Miami when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Smoky Pork Belly Chop and Cowboy Trio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 217 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 217 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and casual

Style

Barbecue in Homestead

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats casual dinner local

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Google rating: 9.4 from 217 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Smoky Pork Belly Chop, Cowboy Trio, Beefy Toston Bites

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9.4 from 217 reviews

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Address: 16 NE 2nd Road, 17 NE 1st Rd, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
Phone: (786) 601-2850
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.4 (217 reviews)
Cuisine: Barbecue
Neighborhood: Homestead

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What cuisine does JJ's Cuisine serve?

JJ's Cuisine is a Barbecue restaurant located in Homestead, Miami. Homestead doesn't get nearly enough credit in the broader Miami food conversation, and JJ's Cuisine — open — is the kind of family-owned operation that should be changing that.

What is JJ's Cuisine best for?

JJ's Cuisine is best for cheap eats, casual, dinner, local. JJ's Cuisine is a clean first click in Homestead in Miami when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Smoky Pork Belly Chop and Cowboy Trio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 217 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at JJ's Cuisine?

JJ's Cuisine is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 217 reviews

What should I order at JJ's Cuisine?

Start with Fire-Grilled Angus Prime Boneless Ribeye, Beefy Toston Bites, Cowboy Trio and Cilantro Snapper Crunch. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is JJ's Cuisine worth visiting?

JJ's Cuisine holds a 9.4 Google rating from 217 reviews. JJ's Cuisine is a clean first click in Homestead in Miami when you want a barbecue option you can trust. Smoky Pork Belly Chop and Cowboy Trio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 217 Google reviews.