Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Little Havana, Florida: Fish Sandwich
This guide turns 48 Hours Eating Miami’s Most ICONIC Food! from Only Scrans into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around Little Havana, Miami, and Town Square. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a lodging, and a sandwich shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Only Scrans was deeply moved by the multi-generational heritage of Miami's Cuban food scene, particularly at La Camaronera where the legacy of immigrant families lives on through simple, fresh seafood. He was fascinated by the city's gritty history, including a story about a temporary truce between police and cartels at a local fish counter. Ultimately, he found that the emotional context of these long-standing family institutions elevated the entire culinary experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a hamburger restaurant stop or short itinerary in Little Havana.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- La Camaronera Seafood Joint and Fish Market
Seafood Restaurant in 1952 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135, USA, Little Havana, Florida, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Sanguich Little Havana
Sandwich Shop in 2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA, Little Havana, Florida, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Versailles
Lodging in Versailles, KY 40383, USA, Versailles, KY, United States - Miami Slice
Pizza Restaurant in 1335 NE Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33132, USA, Town Square, Florida, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - El Rey De Las Fritas
Hamburger Restaurant in 1821 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA, Little Havana, Florida, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Skinny Louie
Hamburger Restaurant in 322 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127, Miami, FL 33127
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- fish sandwich
- hushpuppies
- fried plantain
- prawns
- oxtail stew
- Malta Hatuey
- vaca frita
- rice and black beans
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- visited La Camaronera in Little Havana
- watched fish cooked from scratch
- met second-generation owner David Garcia
- learned about 1980s cartel shootout history
- visited Versailles Cuban restaurant
- met third-generation owner Jenny Valls
- observed elderly regulars known as 'the teenagers'
- sampled traditional Cuban cafecito
Planning notes for Miami
Welcome to Miami, the vibrant "Magic City" and a true "Gateway to the Americas," where a rich, diverse history meets a sophisticated, non-stop global energy. Miami's background history is as colorful as its Art Deco skyline. The area was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians and later the Tequesta tribe for thousands of years. Its modern story began in the late 19th century when local businesswoman Julia Tuttle, known as "the mother of Miami.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cuban Sandwich (El Cubano)
The quintessential Miami staple: a pressed sandwich featuring layers of slow-roasted mojo pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a smear of mustard on crusty Cuban bread. - Stone Crab Claws
A luxury seafood delicacy and a classic Florida dish, the claws are sustainably harvested from local waters during the season (typically October through May). - Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso
These are the essential Cuban puff pastries found in every Miami Cuban bakery. The most iconic variety is the flaky, golden pastry filled with a sweet. - Croquetas (Croquettes)
Bite-sized, fried cylindrical fritters, a favorite savory snack or breakfast item. - Peruvian Ceviche
Reflecting Miami's strong South American influence, this refreshing seafood dish consists of raw.
When to go: The ideal time to visit Miami is during the winter and spring, specifically from December through April, as the weather is mild, dry, and comfortable, with low humidity. This period is the peak season.
Local tips
- Always check your restaurant bill in tourist-heavy areas like Miami Beach for an automatic 18–20% 'service charge' or 'gratuity' to avoid double-tipping.
- Bypass heavy traffic by utilizing the free Metromover for efficient travel within the downtown Miami and Brickell business districts.
- Experience the city's authentic culture by visiting neighborhoods like Little Havana for Cuban life and Wynwood for world-class street art.
What travelers are noticing
- F1 Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4, 2025): The annual, high-octane Formula 1 racing event at Miami International Autodrome.
- Luxury International Restaurant Debuts: A significant wave of high-profile global dining openings, including the anticipated steakhouse Maple & Ash in Downtown Miami and the three-floor Latin American concept Amazónico Miami in Brickell.
- Playboy Club Miami Beach Relaunch: The much-buzzed-about return of the exclusive Playboy Club, scheduled to open in late 2025.
Extra place context
- Sanguich de Miami
A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-awarded Cuban sandwich shop in Little Havana known for its dedication to the craft, including house-cured ham, house-made pickles, and custom-baked Cuban bread pressed on a custom plancha.
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Official tourism resource
The official guide to Little Havana, Miami's vibrant center of Cuban culture, featuring Calle Ocho, authentic cuisine, and historic landmarks.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 48 Hours Eating Miami’s Most ICONIC Food!, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.