Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Brickell
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Oriental Bakery & Grocery Co
Family-owned since 1954 with everything made fresh daily by the same family member who arrives seven days a week to bake pita from scratch.
Notable Picks
8.3
Okashah Abdelmonem opened this market-deli hybrid in 1972, and today his daughter Soha works seven days a week baking pita, forming kibbeh, and running the back counter where shawarma and falafel platters come together from scratch. The front aisles overflow with imported spices, loose-leaf teas, and hookah supplies; the back cafeteria serves some of the best beef shawarma in Miami at prices that feel like a time warp. Atmosphere is strictly utilitarian—fluorescent lights, no frills—but that's the point. Regulars who've been coming for 20-plus years don't need ambiance; they need the stuffed grape leaves and a bag of string cheese to take home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Sandwich, Beef Shawarma Sandwich, Kibbeh
What Makes it Special: Family-owned since 1954 with everything made fresh daily by the same family member who arrives seven days a week to bake pita from scratch.
#2
Tacombi
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
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Founded on the beaches of the Yucatán in 2006 and expanded into a beloved New York-born chain, Tacombi brings its cantina-casual format to Brickell with small-format tacos made from pasture-raised proteins and a proper trompo for al pastor. The gobernador and birria are the signatures that justify the mini-empire, and the breezy, colorful space channels vacation energy without trying too hard. Service is friendly and knowledgeable—servers like Robert and Luis get called out by name in reviews. Portions lean modest at NYC-transplant prices, so expect to order several tacos per person. Solid pick for a quick, consistently executed lunch that delivers on the authenticity promise without theatrics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Gobernador, Birria Taco, Baja Crispy Fish Taco
What Makes it Special: Born on the beaches of the Yucatán, this taqueria serves authentic small-format tacos with pasture-raised proteins and traditionally prepared al pastor on a trompo.
8.1
Chef Yu opened the original 107 Taste in 2016 on 107th Ave after earning her hospitality master's from FIU, expanding to this Brickell location with a pan-Asian menu spanning Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Chinese staples—all built on house-made sauces. The pad thai draws connoisseur-level praise, and the takoyaki and tonkotsu ramen deliver solid execution at neighborhood-friendly prices. Generous portions keep the value equation honest, though service can lag when the room fills and an 18% gratuity kicks in for groups. A practical everyday option that over-delivers on quality for its price bracket.
Must-Try Dishes:
Takoyaki, Pad Thai, Korean Kimchi Ramen
What Makes it Special: An Asian women-owned Pan-Asian spot with house-made sauces, sustainable practices, and Miami's most praised pad thai at neighborhood prices.
8
Rosa Rodriguez, a Madrid native, runs this strip-mall sleeper on Calle Ocho with her daughter Sarah—walk past the grocery-style entrance with its wall of tinned fish and you'll find two proper dining rooms that transport you straight to a neighborhood tasca. The rabo de toro arrives fork-tender in thick wine sauce surrounded by salty potatoes, and the tortilla española holds its own against versions in Spain. Rosa makes the rounds greeting regulars, some of whom have literally held their weddings here. Service can drag when the small staff gets overwhelmed, and recent price increases have raised eyebrows among longtime customers. Worth the hunt for Spanish expats and anyone who values authenticity over ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rabo de Toro a la Cordobesa, Seafood Paella, Gambas al Ajillo
What Makes it Special: Unassuming strip-mall exterior hides two authentic dining rooms that transport you straight to Madrid, with award-winning traditional Spanish cooking.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Dr. Rachid Akiki, a Lebanese-born physician, launched this food truck in 2022 after his grandmother Marie's death—he couldn't attend her funeral due to immigration restrictions, so he bought a $1,000 truck with 700,000 miles and started serving the za'atar man'ouche she used to make him after school in Beirut. The flatbreads come baked fresh on saj, with fillings spanning za'atar, labneh, and muhammara, and the operation now runs 24 hours outside a Brickell parking garage under the Metromover. Recent reviews flag inconsistency from staffing turnover (the business acknowledged hiring problems), and service can feel indifferent. When it's on, the homemade quality shines; when it's off, you're just standing by a truck wondering where your order went.
Must-Try Dishes:
Zaatar Man'ouche, Labneh Zaatar Wrap, Chicken Healthy Bowl
What Makes it Special: Lebanese food truck founded by a doctor to honor his grandmother, specializing in traditional man'ouche flatbreads baked fresh on saj bread.
7.5
This Treviso-born chain serves ultra-thin brick-oven crusts at wallet-friendly prices, with individual pizzas ranging from $9-16 in a lively, casual setting. The variety of creative toppings and attached Italian market appeal to families and budget-conscious diners, though service pacing can be inconsistent with wait times occasionally stretching past an hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Burrata Pizza, Rio de Janeiro Pizza
What Makes it Special: Treviso-born pizzeria serving ultra-thin brick-oven crusts thinner than Neapolitan style, with an attached Italian market for imported goods.
A no-frills NY-style slice shop that earns its reputation by staying open until 5am on weekends when everything else in Brickell is closed. The Sicilian squares with their crispy-chewy texture and the classic cheese slice are the main draws—nothing fancy, just solid execution at reasonable prices. Counter service in a compact space next to Better Days bar makes it a natural post-party stop. Some slices land closer to 'elevated frozen pizza' territory than authentic New York, and daytime visits reveal the limitations more clearly. Best for late-night cravings when quality expectations adjust accordingly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: No-frills NY-style slice shop with late-night hours until 5am on weekends, serving consistently solid pizza when everything else is closed.