With National Taco Day coming up on October 4th, here is the list of places where you can indulge in Miami’s best tacos, as well as specials in honor of the holiday.
Cantina Beach (The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami)
Set to a backdrop of endless blue ocean and colorful, casually sophisticated décor, Miami’s only oceanfront, coastal Mexican restaurant, Cantina Beach sits in the heart of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami’s pool-scape which overlooks the Atlantic.
The perfect locale to celebrate National Taco Day, Cantina Beach features an innovative menu with daily specials inspired by Mexico’s culinary regions.
Tasty tacos include Cochinita Pibil – Avocado Cream, Pickled Red Onion, Braised Pork, Grilled Nopales; Taco Al Pastor – Ancho Chili Marinated Chicken Onion, Cilantro, Grilled Pineapple, Avocado Cream; the vegetarian Grilled Asparagus Taco – Lime Chili Grilled Asparagus, Onion, Cilantro, Corn Salsa, Red Cabbage Slaw, Avocado Cream; and Blackened Fish Taco – Cabbage Slaw, Chili Mango Sauce.
Cantina has its own Tequilier who offers recommendations on the restaurant’s 110 premium Tequila selections, the largest 100% Agave Tequila collection in Miami.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is the perfect spot to celebrate National Taco Day with the famed taqueria’s extensive menu showcasing a range of innovative and classic tacos.
Crave-worthy tacos include (but are definitely not limited to) the Aguacate with Crispy Avocado, Black Bean Refrito, Potato Sticks, Cilantro, Tomato and Red Onion; Taco De “Birria” with Short Rib, Oaxaca Cheese, Red Onion, Cilantro, Avocado and Salsa; and Jalapeño Brisket with Smoked Brisket, Red Onion, Charred Jalapeño, Crispy Onions, Salsa Rosada and Cilantro.
The award-winning fast-casual Mexican street food concept combined with a unique, cocktail-driven nightlife scene offers guests all the fixings for a perfect taco celebration.
One day isn’t enough to celebrate the taco, so Taco Day is Taco Week at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Monday through Friday, Oct. 2-6. Patrons can enjoy 3 for $11 Clasico Tacos all week long.
The famed taqueria’s Clasico Tacos include (but are definitely not limited to) the Aguacate with Crispy Avocado, Black Bean Refrito, Potato Sticks, Cilantro, Tomato and Red Onion; Al Pastor with Roasted Pork, Charred Pineapple, Red Onion, Cilantro and Salsa Rosada; and Carne Asada with Ribeye, Red Onion, Cilantro and Avocado Salsa.
The award-winning fast-casual Mexican street food concept combined with a unique, cocktail-driven nightlife scene offers guests all the fixings for a perfect taco celebration.
Serena at Moxy Miami South Beach
Celebrate at Serena, located in Moxy Miami South Beach, for a rooftop dining experience where the allure of Oaxaca and Mexico City’s al fresco patio dining scene comes alive.
Feel the fiesta at Serena and enjoy specialty tacos from their limited-time National Taco Day menu, featuring fried coconut shrimp tacos, short rib birria tacos, honey mango chicken tacos, and roasted cauliflower tacos.
Additionally, enjoy one complimentary Pacifico beer with your order of tacos.
With endless sunset city views, expertly crafted selection of tequila cocktails and a sophisticated, yet laid-back vibe, Serena sets the stage for the ultimate fiesta this National Taco Day.
Pink Taco Miami
Savor this National Taco Day, October 4th, at Pink Taco, the iconic rocker-chic Mexican Restaurant serving up tacos with an attitude since ‘99.
In spirit of the holiday, treat your tastebuds to an irresistible selection of flavor-bursting taco creations including mouthwatering carne asada, fried lobster, crispy coconut shrimp, al pastor, juicy carnitas or ‘The Bell’, made with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, warmly served in a crispy corn shell and flavored to perfection with hot sauce and mexican crema.
For a vibrant bite, indulge in the OG pink tacos, lovingly crafted with your choice of chicken or chorizian tofu, jack cheese, pickled red onions, avocado, and served in fried pink corn tortillas for a colorful crunch.
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, where the local energy matches the restaurant’s high-spirited vibe, Pink Taco combines bold tastes with a lively atmosphere, making it the perfect destination to celebrate this National Taco Day in style.
Hoja Taqueria at Generator Miami
Indulge this National Taco Day, October 4th, at Hoja Taqueria, the authentic Oaxacan-inspired eatery located inside Generator Miami, Savor an array of Hoja’s delectable taco offerings featuring the al pastor, carne asada, chicken, mushroom, fish or sweet potato tacos; accompanied by homemade salsa and warm corn tortilla chips for a salty crunch.
To perfectly complement the exquisite food offerings, sip on an array of hand-crafted cocktails from Hoja’s exciting and inventive cocktail menu, infused with the most unique flavors, spices and ingredients.
Inspired by the exceptional flavors and laid-back spirit of the Oaxacan coastline, Hoja Taqueria presents guests and locals an authentic Oaxacan experience right in the heart of Miami Beach, best enjoyed on National Taco Day.
MATADOR ROOM at The Miami Beach EDITION
Michelin- star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has reinvented the iconic MATADOR ROOM with reimagined menus that offer his interpretation of Caribbean, Spanish, and Latin and South American cuisines, perfect for National Taco Day.
In spirit of the holiday, immerse yourself in Chef Jean- George’s exquisite taco offerings featuring the Roasted Mushroom Taco, Chipotle Chicken Tacos, Crispy Fish Tacos, and Griddled Fish Tacos, prepared beautifully with Griddled Florida Black Flounder, pickled cabbage-chili and flavored to perfection with Chef’s signature aioli.
Inspired by its rich history and 1950s glamour, the world-renowned MATADOR ROOM is the perfect place to celebrate National Taco Day in elegance.
Gitano Miami
Celebrate National Taco Day among a tropical oasis of lush greenery and bohemian brio at Gitano and experience an air of Tulum without ever leaving Miami Beach.
Located on the ground floor and rooftop levels of Casa Faena, Gitano offers signature refreshing cocktails, and authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine with a modern twist.
This National Taco Day, indulge in Gitano’s signature tacos including the “La Gringa” Al Pastor, featuring pork al pastor in achiote, oaxaca cheese and pineapple, or the Smoked Shrimp Tacos Zarandeados, a beautiful combination of Mexican Yuzukosho, red cabbage and habanero.
Let the authentic flavors, mystical Mexican vibes and Gypsy disco sounds of Gitano transport you to a magical night in Tulum.