Looking to satisfy your appetite for Argentine fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Argentine restaurants around Miami Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Baires Grill
Topping the list is Baires Grill. Located at 1116 Lincoln Road, the steakhouse is the highest-rated upscale Argentine restaurant in Miami Beach, boasting four stars out of 217 reviews on Yelp.
The business has four locations in Florida, and offers appetizers like jumbo lump crab cake with spicy aioli and crispy mozzarella sticks with sauteed cherry tomatoes and onions, fresh oregano and baby arugula salad. Check out Baires' signature burger, a prime beef patty topped with Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, organic egg, grilled onions, lettuce and tomatoes. (Find the full menu here.)
2. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
Next up is Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, situated at 3201 Collins Ave. With four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp, the Argentine spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Start your meal with yellowfin tuna served with shaved avocado, mango, cilantro aioli and sweet potato chips. Warm starters include Gulf Coast prawns, served with grilled sweet corn, parsley aioli and fresh herbs. For dessert, look for the house-made ice creams and sorbets, with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, dulce de leche, mango, passionfruit, lemon, coconut and Greek yogurt.
3. Leynia
South Beach's Leynia, located at 1685 Collins Ave. in the Delano Hotel, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy Argentine spot four stars out of 76 reviews. Looking to brunch? The Sunday option includes unlimited maki selections, meat from the parrilla (grill), a jamón (ham) station, healthy corner and sweet and savory desserts.
Start with a smoked beet salad, made with whipped creme fraiche, arugula and garrapiñada de pistachio. Main courses include Lechon con Manzanas, a pork belly confit served with smoked apples, yuzu apples, lentejas criollas and mustard juice. For those looking to pair their meal with alcohol, check out the classico wine flight: a selection of three wines selected by the restaurant's sommelier to complement your meal.
