This farmer’s market is home to smoothies, juices, jams, and is often a station for various food trucks to hang out and serve their fares. Typically visitors will find a barbeque truck, a taco truck, and one with burgers.

Though it’s only open seasonally (October to April), Knaus Berry Farm is probably one of the best known stops when in Homestead. Locals and tourists have no shame when it comes to waiting for hours in line to feast on the warm sticky buns fresh of out the oven. If the weather is right and the winter has been cool enough, strawberry picking is also an option. Don’t forget the milkshakes — pro tip: this line is usually much shorter for them and makes for an ideal snack while waiting for the buns.

If key lime pie is on the brain, there’s no need to venture all the way down to The Keys. Look no further than Sweet Delights Bakery where Miss Debbie is whipping up some of the best key lime pies around. The self-taught baker is happily known as the pie queen and keeps her baking secrets under wraps, but what she has divulged is her use of fresh squeezed key lime juice. The coveted pies are sold in traditional key lime, mango, guava, and occasionally other tropical flavors — by the slice, half pie, or whole pie.

Can’t make a list of places to eat in Homestead without including at least two Mexican options. Get gas and tacos at the same time when at Taqueria Morelia, as it’s located inside a gas station. The tacos are fresh, simple, and authentic.

Royal Palm Grill & Deli is an ideal place to take family for brunch or to find just the right food to nurse that Sunday morning hangover. This lesser known gem in Homestead is only open for breakfast and lunch serving up diner style breakfasts and Southern lunch specials. The three egg omelettes served with hashbrowns are always a favorite.

Located in the middle of a Homestead shopping center, many have driven past La Michoacana without a second glance. The cash-only paleteria is worth the drive to Homestead and the ATM. The popsicles and juices are what draws the crowd in. Keep it simple opting for flavors like strawberry and pineapple or get a little wild with rum with raisins or tequila paletas.

When in Homestead, one must always stop for Mexican food, and it’s a well-known fact that Miami’s best authentic Mexican food can be found in the deep south. The menu at Casita Tejas checks all the boxes when the #TacoTuesday feels appear. Can’t decide on just one thing? Go for one of the combination dishes like the Guadalajara Platter featuring a tamale, cheese chile relleno, beef taco, chicken quesadilla, and bean tostada. That should be plenty to settle the craving — and all for under $15.

Chef and owner Jodrick I. Ujaque lets his Puerto Rican roots shine through at Chefs on the Run. The menu features a full page of mofongos with toppings like churrasco, chicken, and even a vegetarian option. Burger lovers are encouraged to make the trip to check out any of the 17 burgers found on the expansive  menu. Burger options start out basic with LTO and transition into more adventurous being topped with smoky chipotle mac n’ cheese or the mongolian burger with beef, pickled carrots, daikon radish, soy lime aioli, and Sriracha.

For more than 50 years Capri has been serving Italian food in Homestead, and in doing so has created a loyal following. The Italian steakhouse has a long menu featuring exactly the dishes to be expected, as well as a sizable wine list. Stop in for lunch which features a build your own pasta bar, soups, and salad all for under $12.  

Known for the sweet potato pudding and rum cakes, this Jamaican restaurant serves up more than just sweets. From breakfast dishes like ackee salt fish and caramel porridge to lunch and dinner with massive portions of some of the best oxtail in town, there’s plenty to try on this menu.