5 great takes on tacos and burritos in Miami

Messy and mighty good, these stuffed, pan-fried tortillas that you dip into consommé are totally addictive. But don’t neglect the birria ramen. A cross between birria taco and ramen, it’s another item you can’t live without once you try it. And then there’s the birria smash sandwich.

This neighborhood place, with an attached mezcalería, is popular for its overstuffed tacos. Go for Taco Tuesday, when most of the items (except for the seafood) come three to an order instead of in pairs. It’s difficult to choose between meats – except if you’re vegetarian. But don’t worry, you’re covered too, with mushrooms, quinoa, and cauliflower tacos.

What do you get with a Colombian proprietor and a Mexican chef ? Oaxacan soft tacos (try pork rind in green sauce) at their finest. The birria – a make-it-yourself stewed dish of moist shreddable pork and white corn served with tortillas, lettuce, radish, and lemon – is also amazing.

It’s not a competition, except when it is. Here, they don’t make you choose, but if you order one of the ginormous burritos, chances are you just won’t have room for the soft or fried tacos, as good as they are. Not to even mention any of the other menu items like the tortas, Mexican spare ribs, and more.

If you haven’t heard of Cuban tacos, take a seat. That is, take a seat in Caja Caliente, where chef Monica ‘Mika’ Leon welds Mediterranean, Spanish, and Cuban flavors together. Whether you prefer parga (fried snapper), vaca frita (fried steak), or lechón asado (roasted pork) is up to you. Wash it down with Mika’s guava lemonade Prosecco spritz.