What started as a popular food truck has become a brick-and-mortar location in MiMo that’s become a staple in the neighborhood. The menu features plenty of grilled cheese options to pick from the classic to the “not-so-classic” menu like the Croqueta Monsieur made with ham croquetas, ham, Swiss cheese, and bechamel on sourdough bread.

A long-time Miami favorite, this counter-service Mediterranean spot offers build-your-own bowl options with a bevy of choices, but the real ones know the lunch specials (served all day and night) are the way to go. The Chicken Joojeh platter comes with a skewer of chicken, hummus, a massive salad, basmati rice, and pita, but make sure to order extra sumac sauce to complete the meal.

Who doesn’t love a quick made-to-order Mexican meal? At the Taco Stand in Wynwood, there’s more than just the long list of tacos on the menu. Opt for a burrito filled with all the fixings and a side of Mar y Tierra fries topped with a generous portion of carne asada, shrimp, queso, crema, and guacamole.

Head to Delicious Raw in Sunset Harbor for a quick meal that also works with a vegan or vegetarian diet. Highlights include the vegan sweet potato pasta topped with corn salad and portobello mushrooms. Craving toast with veggies piled high? Order the LeSmash, aka an over-the-top avocado toast.

Build a counter-service Mediterranean feast in five steps at Taula Fresh. Start with either a box or bread, pick a base, a protein, vegetables, and then get saucy with options like beet cilantro, turmeric garlic, or spicy harissa,

At Sanguich De Miami, guests get more than a quickly made sandwich. Everything is made in-house, from the ham to the pork, right down to the mustard and the pickles. Order a classic Cuban sandwich or add croquetas to enjoy the Miami classic croqueta preparada (Cuban sandwich filled with croquetas).

From the same people behind Miami mainstay, My Ceviche, Zuuk features an assembly line set up where diners can create their own Mediterranean bowl in seconds. Mix and matching toppings are encouraged, but the spicy beef piled high with veggies and covered tzatziki sauce is a crowd favorite.

During the course of a decade, My Ceviche has expanded to multiple locations and much more than just ceviche. The counter service restaurant serves ceviche bowls, burritos, and toasts piled high with a choice of fish, shrimp, chicken, and newly added filet mignon.

The team behind Pincho has come a long way from its original restaurant on Bird Road. Now it has locations all over town, from Pinecrest to Hialeah, serving up items like burgers with tostones in place of regular buns, cheese fries, salads, and pinchos (meat on a stick). (Find all the locations here.)

The Venezuelan hotspot features a menu of counter-service dishes from arepas to patacons (sandwiches using crispy fried plantains as bread) to burgers, salads, and more. The namesake arepas are most popular and stuffed to the brim with white cheese and various toppings. (Find more locations here.)

This hometown favorite has been serving healthy cuisine throughout the Magic City for more than 20 years, offering an extensive menu perfect for guests on the go. Carrot Express has something for every healthy craving from hearty power bowls to healthy burgers, nutrient-dense juices, and even an assortment of avocado toasts. (Find all locations here.)

Mr. & Mrs. Bun is a West Kendall haven for massive sandwiches filled with flavor on fluffy buns. Complement them with one of the equally tasty appetizers or save room for dessert, as there’s always a sweet daily-made special.

Another build-your-own bowl spot, but with a bit of Miami flair as bowls are often topped with a sweet guava sauce. Pro tip: order a mix of all the sauces. With locations all over Miami, Diced is never too far away. See all locations here.

Not actually a clothing store but a pizzeria and brewpub by the same people who behind Lincoln’s Beard Brewing and Strange Beast. Small bites, charcuterie, and Neapolitan-style pizza are what’s on the menu here. Pop in on a Monday or Tuesday for BOGO beers, and save room for dessert as sister restaurant CryBaby Creamery is right next door with ice cream and cookies galore.