North Fourth Street is getting a new jolt of Caribbean flavor. Mi Tierra, a Dominican spot in the works for downtown Haines City, is gearing up to serve sandwiches, burgers, and classic Dominican plates out of a compact storefront while the owners work through permits and buildout. For now, the opening timeline is still a bit squishy as the team navigates the last of the paperwork.
How we know
According to What Now, plan-review documents list Mi Tierra at 8 N. Fourth Street. The outlet also flagged a post in the Haines City Heart of Florida Facebook group that lays out a menu focused on Dominican comfort food, and pointed readers to an Instagram account tied to the project for ongoing updates.
Opening timeline and operators
Business Debut reports that owner Rene Perez told the outlet Mi Tierra is aiming for an early-to-mid-May opening, as long as final city inspections go according to plan. Perez and his wife, Brenda Reyes, are listed as the operators, with Reyes expected to run the kitchen as chef.
Where it will sit
The space at 8 N. Fourth would slide into a tight little cluster of Latino and Caribbean eateries on the block, including Deemikella Cuisine and Rico Rico Bakery & Restaurant. Neighbors say the corridor has evolved into a local hub for Puerto Rican, Haitian and other Caribbean flavors that pull diners from across Polk County.
Paperwork and local context
Business-record aggregators show a Mi Tierra Restaurant LLC registered in Florida in October 2025 with Rene A. Perez listed as registered agent, according to Bizprofile. Property listings for 8 N. Fourth identify roughly 1,500 square feet of retail space on the parcel, per LoopNet, suggesting a compact, street-front operation. We will update when the owners lock in a firm opening date.
