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The Essential Guide to Hialeah Restaurants

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Hialeah: there are people either from there, have heard the name referenced in one of Pitbull’s rap songs, or have no idea where it is due to its far-out-west location.

Whether familiar with the area or not, there’s much to love about the city of progress, starting with these ten essential restaurants listed for you in alphabetical order. Find Peruvian food, Cuban cuisine, Caribbean fare and more in this neighborhood.

– Suanny Garcia Barales

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Don Camarón

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The ideal spot for a good meal and a good time. Must-have items on the menu include the finger-licking camaron a la francesa (shrimp in a parmesan cream sauce, served with Hawaiian plantains), salmon cilantro, and the traditional seafood rice dish, paella. Stop by the outside bar for happy hour and light bites with occasional live music.

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El Palacio de los Jugos

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Not a fancy sit-down restaurant per-se, but more like a Cuban Thanksgiving all year-round. Enter the palace of steaks, seafood, soups, seasonal fruits, juices and more. No need to wait for the food to be ready, it’s already displayed behind large glasses, to make guests extra hungry, and offers large portions for a affordable price.

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El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara Restaurant

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Caribbean food nestled in the heart of Hialeah. Staple menu items include mofongo served alongside alcapurria and pastelon, arroz con gandules, and along with house favorites such as the mofongo with chicharron.

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El Rinconcito Peruano

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Located in East Hialeah, this family-friendly eatery offers Peruvian staple such as jalea mixta, lomo saltado, and of course, mouthwatering ceviche.

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Grazianos Hialeah

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One of Hialeah’s most popular spots, Graziano’s is ideal place for romantic dinners, family get-togethers and just about any other special occasion. Not looking to dine-in but craving Argentine flair? There’s a food market right next door offering pastries, meats, and, of course, vino.

Graziano's Hialeah

Green Papaya

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Neighboring Hialeah, but so good it had to make the list. The menu features Vietnamese classics such as rare beef pho, duck soup and bubble tea.

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La Carreta

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Deemed Miami’s original Cuban kitchen, La Carreta is a hub for Cuban dishes served abuela style. There’s something for everyone — from boliche to a classic Cuban sampler with roast pork, ham croquettes, tamale, yuca, and so on, paired with a mojito, for an ultimate Cuban feast.

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La Fresa Francesa Petit Café

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A little cafe with a whole lotta flavor. Located near Hialeah’s burgeoning arts district, the quaint cafe offers dishes like foie gras, braised lamb shank, and guava crepes. Fun fact: the owner is a Hialeah native.

Molina's Ranch Restaurant

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For almost thirty years the popular Cuban restaurant has been serving Hialeah locals and tourists alike. Lauded as the restaurant with one of the best arroz moro’s in town, the go-to spot also offers stuffed plantains, baby churrasco and other dishes that won't break the bank.

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Yoyito Restaurant y Cafeteria

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Known by Hialeah locals as the go-to breakfast spot offering generous meal portions for a very affordable price. Yoyito’s is a favorite amongst locals, particularly those who grew up grabbing a quick café con leche before heading to the first period math class.

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Don Camarón

The ideal spot for a good meal and a good time. Must-have items on the menu include the finger-licking camaron a la francesa (shrimp in a parmesan cream sauce, served with Hawaiian plantains), salmon cilantro, and the traditional seafood rice dish, paella. Stop by the outside bar for happy hour and light bites with occasional live music.

Yelp

El Palacio de los Jugos

Not a fancy sit-down restaurant per-se, but more like a Cuban Thanksgiving all year-round. Enter the palace of steaks, seafood, soups, seasonal fruits, juices and more. No need to wait for the food to be ready, it’s already displayed behind large glasses, to make guests extra hungry, and offers large portions for a affordable price.

Yelp

El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara Restaurant

Caribbean food nestled in the heart of Hialeah. Staple menu items include mofongo served alongside alcapurria and pastelon, arroz con gandules, and along with house favorites such as the mofongo with chicharron.

Yelp

El Rinconcito Peruano

Located in East Hialeah, this family-friendly eatery offers Peruvian staple such as jalea mixta, lomo saltado, and of course, mouthwatering ceviche.

El Rinconcito Peruano

Grazianos Hialeah

One of Hialeah’s most popular spots, Graziano’s is ideal place for romantic dinners, family get-togethers and just about any other special occasion. Not looking to dine-in but craving Argentine flair? There’s a food market right next door offering pastries, meats, and, of course, vino.

Graziano's Hialeah

Green Papaya

Neighboring Hialeah, but so good it had to make the list. The menu features Vietnamese classics such as rare beef pho, duck soup and bubble tea.

Yelp

La Carreta

Deemed Miami’s original Cuban kitchen, La Carreta is a hub for Cuban dishes served abuela style. There’s something for everyone — from boliche to a classic Cuban sampler with roast pork, ham croquettes, tamale, yuca, and so on, paired with a mojito, for an ultimate Cuban feast.

@damianr88

La Fresa Francesa Petit Café

A little cafe with a whole lotta flavor. Located near Hialeah’s burgeoning arts district, the quaint cafe offers dishes like foie gras, braised lamb shank, and guava crepes. Fun fact: the owner is a Hialeah native.

Molina's Ranch Restaurant

For almost thirty years the popular Cuban restaurant has been serving Hialeah locals and tourists alike. Lauded as the restaurant with one of the best arroz moro’s in town, the go-to spot also offers stuffed plantains, baby churrasco and other dishes that won't break the bank.

Molina's Ranch Restaurant

Yoyito Restaurant y Cafeteria

Known by Hialeah locals as the go-to breakfast spot offering generous meal portions for a very affordable price. Yoyito’s is a favorite amongst locals, particularly those who grew up grabbing a quick café con leche before heading to the first period math class.

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