EL PIRATA RANCH 1 – Restaurant

Billed as "Ranch #1," this open-air Cuban restaurant on SW 200th Street cooks over charcoal and firewood in full view of diners, with string lights overhead and live music on weekends. The kitchen turns out picadera sharing platters, house croquetas, fried yuca, tamales and charcoal-grilled meats, plus a Cuban pizza the operator calls a Miami cult favorite. Portions run generous and prices stay reasonable, drawing families with a secured play area and a koi pond alongside couples marking anniversaries and birthdays. Free parking and pet-friendly grounds round it out. The ranch also hosts weddings, baptisms and corporate events on request.

Cuisine: Restaurant