Forget Calle Ocho or anywhere else in Miami. Hialeah is the place to come for the best Cuban food in the United States. But Hialeah doesn’t just specialize in Cuban cuisine. Living in Hialeah, you can experience fine dining and bar food along with Puerto Rican, Argentinian, American, Caribbean fare, and so much more. Check out the top 5 restaurants in Hialeah. 

 

La Careta

5350 W 16th Ave.  Hialeah, Fla. (305)-823-5200 

You can’t go to Hialeah and not have Cuban food. And La Careta is the best Cuban restaurant in Hialeah... and possibly in all of South Florida. The first La Careta opened in 1976 on Little Havana’s famous Calle Ocho, and since, La Careta has expanded to nine restaurants throughout the Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Stop by and enjoy classic Cuban comfort food like crispy chicharrones, gooey imperial rice, and tender guava barbeque chicken.  

El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara

2050 W 56th St.  Suite 33 Hialeah, Fla.  (305)-819-5590 

Of course, Hialeah is the best place to go for all things Cuban, but what about Puerto Rican? El Rinconcito de Santa Barbara is the best place in Miami-Dade for authentic mofongo. However, El Rinconcito de Santa Barbara isn’t completely traditional. The restaurant blends Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisines, serving Cuban tamales and Alcappuria. But its greatest dish combines two of each culture’s specialties, Mofongo con Chicharrones. Classic plantain mofongo topped with crispy, fried pork rinds, the love child of the best Puerto Rican and Cuban food. Stop by El Rinconcito de Santa Barbara today and experience real Puerto Rican with a Hialeah twist. 

Don Camaron Seafood And Grill Market

9491 NW 77th Court Hialeah Gardens, Fla. (786)-350-1414 

A half fish market, half trendy restaurant, Don Camaron Seafood and Grill Market is the place to go if you want to cook at home or eat out. Don Camaron’s fish market offers fresh, daily selections of locally caught seafood. And it is one of the best places to get reasonably priced stone crabs. Don Camaron’s restaurant also features a great selection of locally caught seafood cooked the same day it's caught. Order the fish tacos, shrimp tostones, conch fritters, or the grilled fish of the day. Whatever you do, just be sure to try Hialeah’s best seafood, Don Camaron Seafood, and Grill Market. 

Morro Castle


1201 W 44th Place Hialeah, Fla.  (305)-556-4252 

Legendary is probably the best word to describe Hialeah’s Morro Castle. Morro Castle is a longtime local favorite. Open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day except Tuesdays, Morro Castle is the best place for all your late night Cuban cravings. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or a midnight snack, you won’t be disappointed with Morro Castle’s papa rellena, frita cubana, croquetas, vaca frita, or medianoche.  

Graziano’s Restaurant Hialeah


5993 W 16th Ave. Hialeah, Fla. (305)-819-7461 

Between the ambience, the marvelous Argentinian fare, and the stellar wine selection, Graziano’s is the best date night restaurant in Hialeah. Take your partner, family, friends, or just treat yourself to Graziano’s locally sourced steaks, generously seasoned and cooked over an woodfired grill, the Argentine way. 

Chick-Fil-A

1600 W 49th St. Hialeah, Fla. (786)-422-1500 

Yes, you may have been to Chick-fil-A before and think you know what it’s all about. But since Chick-fil-A opened its doors December 3, it has been the hottest place to eat and hang out in Hialeah. It’s the first Chick-fil-A to open up in Hialeah, and it’s more than a big deal. At lunch, the line trails around the restaurant, and the drive-through line backs into the street. Maybe it’s the golden waffle fries? Maybe it's’ the crispy chicken fingers, or maybe it’s the Chick-fil-A sauce? Whatever it may be, read more about Hialeah’s Chick-fil-A in the Miami Herald. 

Chico’s Restaurant

4070 W 12th St. Hialeah, Fla.  (305)-556-8907  

With so many amazing Cuban restaurants in Hialeah, it’s hard not to include them all on this list. However, it would be criminal to not mention Chico’s Restaurant. Chico’s is where your abuela goes when she doesn’t feel like cooking. It’s classic Cuban, simple and traditional. Serving Hialeah for over 40 years, Chico’s is a local favorite and one of the best places for a late night Media Noche.