Highest-rated cheap eats in Miami by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Miami area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Al Basha

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#30. Al Basha

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5821 Southwest 137th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Middle Eastern, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Breadman Miami

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#29. Breadman Miami

- Rating: 4.5/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5804 West 20th Ave. Hialeah, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Downstairs

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#28. Downstairs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4900 South Le Jeune Road Coral Gables, Florida
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Convenience Stores, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Breadman Miami

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#27. Breadman Miami

- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8100 Southwest 8th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Antojitos Mexicanos Tenorio

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#26. Antojitos Mexicanos Tenorio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13856 Southwest 56th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Rey De Las Fritas

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#25. El Rey De Las Fritas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10142 West Flagler St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Morelia Gourmet Paletas

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#24. Morelia Gourmet Paletas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 185 Northwest 25th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp

Don Toston Restaurant

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#23. Don Toston Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2234 Northwest 17th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

Galipán Bakehouse

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#22. Galipán Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13726 Southwest 84th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

La Fama Cafeteria

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#21. La Fama Cafeteria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3040 Northwest 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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A Little Bit of Philly

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#20. A Little Bit of Philly

- Rating: 4.6/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3940 Curtiss Pkwy Miami Springs, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Latinlite by Fat Busters

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#19. Latinlite by Fat Busters

- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12234 Southwest 8th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp

Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Coral Gables

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#18. Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Coral Gables

- Rating: 4.6/5 (471 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 76 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp

Barista Cafe

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#17. Barista Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2351 Salzedo St. Coral Gables, Florida
- Categories: Colombian, Breakfast & Brunch, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

Chandlers Place

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#16. Chandlers Place

- Rating: 4.7/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 166 Alhambra Cir Ste 100 Coral Gables, Florida
- Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro Miami

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#15. Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro Miami

- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1711 Coral Way Miami, Florida
- Categories: Venezuelan, Empanadas, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Dogs

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#14. Sweet Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (755 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4749 Southwest 8th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American, Popcorn Shops
- Read more on Yelp

Crispy Streets

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#13. Crispy Streets

- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9980 Southwest 8th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Mainzer's German Deli

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#12. Mainzer's German Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12113 South Dixie Hwy Miami, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

El Mago De Las Fritas

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#11. El Mago De Las Fritas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (450 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5828 Southwest 8th St. West Miami, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Morelia Gourmet Paletas - Coconut Grove

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#10. Morelia Gourmet Paletas - Coconut Grove

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3437 Main Hwy Miami, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp

Atlantis Cafe

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#9. Atlantis Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 Northwest 1st St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Baguette - Doral

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#8. Mr. Baguette - Doral

- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5001 Northwest 72nd Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Milly's Empanada Factory

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#7. Milly's Empanada Factory

- Rating: 4.7/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13313 Southwest 42nd St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Venezuelan, Empanadas, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Pockets

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#6. Pita Pockets

- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 180 Crandon Boulevard Key Biscayne, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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Pastelmania Bakery

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#5. Pastelmania Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2015 West Flagler St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

S & N Vegetables

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#4. S & N Vegetables

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 West 29th St. Hialeah, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

El Maguey on the Road

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#3. El Maguey on the Road

- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11390 Northwest 87th Court Hialeah, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Vegan & Juice

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#2. Vegan & Juice

- Rating: 4.8/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10887 Northwest 17th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Reggae Beets Gourmet Food Truck

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#1. Reggae Beets Gourmet Food Truck

- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 West State Road 84 Ft Lauderdale, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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