Guacamole is a craveable appetizer, a filling main course and a beloved topping. The versatile dish really does it all. Mexican cuisine connoisseurs can confirm that a guacamole addition is necessary for the flavor it brings to classic dishes and is equally as good on its own. We’ve rounded up the best restaurants across Miami for the guacamole groupies.
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2901 Collins Ave. / Website
Matador Room takes a special twist on the classic avocado base. The sweet pea guacamole will make it hard to go back. Topped with toasted sunflower seeds and served with warm crunchy tortillas, this dish is raved about for good reason.
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3500 Collins Ave. / Website
Served up with a smorgasbord of crudite and homemade vegan totopos, the Gitano guac draws inspo from classic Mexican and Mayan flavors. This dish is not to be missed.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Coyo Taco is a South Florida staple that has gone worldwide with locations in Paris, Panama, Portugal and the Dominican Republic. Their signature Coyo Guacamole blends hand-smashed Hass avocado, cilantro and pico de gallo, served with a side of tortilla chips.
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1884 Bay Road / Website
The balance between boring and classic can be hard to walk, but Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar’s guacamole is the perfect recreation of classic flavors. Simply using freshly smashed Hass avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime and salt, it’s clear they’ve perfected their proportions.
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1220 16th St. / Website
This funky fiesta joint keeps it classy with homemade tortilla chips and staple stand-out flavors of tomato, onion and cilantro. Bodega’s street-style take on classic Mexican creates a festive atmosphere where the drinks and guac will just keep flowing.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Vegetarians beware—the Havana 1957 guacamole sets itself apart with a crispy pork masitas topping and a side of plantain chips. Feel like your taco never has enough guac? By adding this carnivorous kick, guests can get all the flavors of a pork taco, but with just enough of everyone's favorite topping.
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495 Brickell Ave. / Website
If you’re someone who craves a bit of spice, Cantina La Veinte has you covered. Using only Mexican Hass avocado, white onions, Serrano peppers, cilantro and lime juice, the peppers bring a bit of heat to the classically cool dish.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Served up with homemade totopos, thick and crunchy tortilla chips, this side has all the flavor of an entree. Order the small or large option, or opt for the additional dollop on your dish.
Photography by: Courtesy of Havana 1957
