9 Best Puerto Rican Restaurants in Miami (2026) 🇵🇷
The 9 best Puerto Rican restaurants in Miami for 2026, from El Bajareque and Isla del Encanto to mofongo, lechón and food trucks. Checked October 2026.
🇵🇷 Mofongo · 🐖 Lechón · 🥟 Alcapurrias · 🚚 Food trucks · 📅 Checked October 2026
The best Puerto Rican restaurants in Miami in 2026 are El Bajareque near Wynwood, Isla del Encanto in Kendall, El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara in Hialeah, El Sazón de Puerto Rico in Doral and the El Bori food truck. These 9 spots were chosen by the Out.Miami team, and every one was checked as open in October 2026.
Pick your puerto rican
- Sit-down restaurants: El Bajareque, Isla del Encanto, El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara, A La Varita
- Food trucks: El Bori, El Sazón de Puerto Rico, Ay Bendito
- Homestead: Chefs on the Run, Coquí by Tayta's
Where they are
- Wynwood and Allapattah: El Bajareque, El Bori
- Doral and Hialeah: El Sazón de Puerto Rico, A La Varita, El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara
- Kendall: Isla del Encanto, Ay Bendito
- Homestead: Chefs on the Run, Coquí by Tayta's
Before you go
- Bring cash for El Bori: the truck is evenings only and cash only.
- Plan for the weekend: Ay Bendito opens Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and A La Varita opens Thursday to Sunday.
- Order mofongo with a topping: chicharrón, churrasco or shrimp are the classic picks.
- Try a tripleta: El Bori's ham, chicken and beef sandwich on pan sobao is the island's favorite late-night bite.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Puerto Rican restaurant in Miami?
El Bajareque, Isla del Encanto, El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara, El Sazón de Puerto Rico and El Bori are the best Puerto Rican spots in Miami for 2026.
Where is the best mofongo in Miami?
El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara in Hialeah, nicknamed "La Casa del Mofongo", Isla del Encanto in Kendall and El Bajareque in Wynwood make the best mofongo in Miami.
Where can I get alcapurrias and bacalaítos in Miami?
El Bajareque in Wynwood is famous for its bacalaítos and alcapurrias, and Isla del Encanto's picadera platter and Ay Bendito's pork alcapurrias are close behind.
Where can I get lechón in Miami?
A La Varita in Doral specializes in Puerto Rican lechón asado, and El Bajareque serves lechón too.
Are there Puerto Rican food trucks in Miami?
Yes. El Bori near Wynwood, El Sazón de Puerto Rico in Doral and Ay Bendito in Kendall are the best Puerto Rican food trucks in Miami.
Is Mofongo on Calle Ocho open?
Mofongo on Calle Ocho closed temporarily on August 3, 2026 and hasn't announced a reopening date, so it isn't in this guide for now.
Where can I get Puerto Rican food in Homestead?
Chefs on the Run and Coquí by Tayta's are the best Puerto Rican spots in Homestead.
How did you choose these restaurants?
Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026 and was checked as open in October 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.
Which Puerto Rican spots in Miami have the highest ratings?
El Sazón de Puerto Rico and El Bori rate 4.8, and Isla del Encanto, Chefs on the Run and A La Varita rate 4.7, based on places with at least 300 reviews.
More Miami dining
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Compare at a glance
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Bajareque | Wynwood | 4.5 (1,202 reviews) | bacalaítos and alcapurrias |
| 2 | Isla del Encanto | Kendall | 4.7 (3,762 reviews) | a family dinner |
| 3 | El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara | Hialeah | 4.4 (3,475 reviews) | mofongo |
| 4 | El Sazón de Puerto Rico | Doral | 4.8 (788 reviews) | a food-truck lunch |
| 5 | El Bori | Wynwood | 4.8 (778 reviews) | a late-night tripleta |
| 6 | A La Varita | Doral | 4.7 (360 reviews) | lechón |
| 7 | Chefs on the Run | Homestead | 4.7 (883 reviews) | mofongo in Homestead |
| 8 | Coquí by Tayta's | Homestead | 4.6 (814 reviews) | carne frita |
| 9 | Ay Bendito | Kendall | 4.6 (236 reviews) | a weekend plate |
1. El Bajareque
Mariano and Melissa's small spot on a corner once known as "Little San Juan", in a space his grandparents owned for more than 40 years. Get the giant bacalaítos and alcapurrias. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 6pm on Monday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: bacalaítos and alcapurrias · 📍 278 NW 36th St, Wynwood · 🇵🇷 Classic
2. Isla del Encanto
A Kendall favorite for the picadera platter of arañitas, alcapurrias and pastelillos, plus mamposteao with churrasco and chicken asopao. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a family dinner · 📍 12850 SW 120th St, Kendall · 🍽️ Sit-down
3. El Rinconcito de Santa Bárbara
Nicknamed "La Casa del Mofongo", this Hialeah dining room tops its mofongo with chicharrón and serves it with churrasco or fried pork. Moderately priced. Open daily, 8am to 10pm.
✅ Best for: mofongo · 📍 2050 W 56th St #33, Hialeah · 🍌 Mofongo
4. El Sazón de Puerto Rico
A Puerto Rican food truck in Doral, near the airport, with island classics and plena on the speakers. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a food-truck lunch · 📍 7780 NW 25th St #22, Doral · 🚚 Food truck
5. El Bori
A food truck on NW 36th Street since about 2018, famous for its tripleta on pan sobao and loaded mofongo. Evenings only, cash only. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 12:30am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a late-night tripleta · 📍 261 NW 36th St, Wynwood · 🚚 Food truck
6. A La Varita
The Doral branch of a family-run Southwest Ranches favorite, opened in 2026, with lechón asado, charcoal chicken, live music and guava sangria. Moderately priced. Open Thursday to Sunday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: lechón · 📍 3105 NW 107th Ave Ste 102, Doral · 🐖 Lechón
7. Chefs on the Run
A tiny Homestead gastropub with a back patio and art on every wall. Order the mofongo with arroz con gandules and bone broth. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 9pm on Saturday.
✅ Best for: mofongo in Homestead · 📍 10 E Mowry Dr, Homestead · 🍺 Gastropub
8. Coquí by Tayta's
A casual Homestead counter under a Puerto Rican flag mural. Get the platter of carne frita, mamposteao and tostones al ajillo. Budget-friendly. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 9pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: carne frita · 📍 800 N Flagler Ave, Homestead · 🥡 Takeout
9. Ay Bendito
A weekend food truck in Kendall with table service, serving carne frita, trifongo, pork alcapurrias and tembleque. Moderately priced. Open Thursday and Saturday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 8pm on Thursday.
✅ Best for: a weekend plate · 📍 9225 SW 137th Ave, Kendall · 🚚 Food truck