La Camaronera
1952 W. Flagler St.
305-642-3322
Hours: M-Th. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., F-Sa. 10:30 a.m-9 p.m., Su. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: $$ = Entrees $11-$30
Type: Mexican/Latin American, Seafood
The Garcia brothers opened La Camaronera in Little Havana, a fresh fish market, wholesaler, Cuban fish-fry joint in 1966. More than 40 years later, it’s still family owned and operated. Regulars are crazy about the camaronera sandwich—fried shrimp topped with a spicy ketchup and tartar sauce—but it’s the minuta sandwich that put these guys on the map. Created in the early ’50s, it consists of crispy, butterflied snapper filet seasoned with lemon, garlic, cumin and black pepper, served on a Cuban-style bun. Make sure to bring cash with you.