Dishes inspired Chef Michael Pirolo's childhood Macchialina Hang out with the locals and wash it all down with a Mexican beer or cocktail. The blue masa used in the handmade tortillas and chips is ground daily and diners can choose from more than a dozen tacos like al pastor, carne asada, or even braised beef tongue tacos. Whether it’s a late-night craving or a lunchtime feast, head to Taquiza, a traditional Mexican taqueria(which has several locations) for authentic tacos and street fare. For a decent deal, choose the Mezze Dinner for your choice of two mezze, a signature nish nush like lamb shawarma, and one shared main plate, for $55. The focus of the open kitchen is mezze-style dining, with shareable plates like baba ghanoush, skillet haloumi, eggplant moussaka, tender kabobs, Moroccan fried chicken and bigger plates such as mouthwatering apricot lamb tagine with basmati rice. Mezze-style dining at Cleo in the Redbury South Beach Cleo South BeachĪnother Mediterranean-inspired menu can be found at the popular Cleo inside the Redbury South Beach. Byblos transforms into a scene at night with a DJ spinning. Rice isn’t just rice here go for one of the various interesting rice dishes like the jeweled rice, which is speckled with carrots, barberries and almonds. You’ll want to come with a group so you can share an array of dishes like the Turkish manti dumplings, roasted lamb shoulder with house lavash, Middle Eastern fried chicken, and wood-fired pides topped with everything from wild mushrooms to black truffle. This Eastern Mediterranean restaurant draws a chic crowd thanks to its beautiful décor, nightlife and, most importantly, its impressive food. Experience elegant Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Byblos Byblos Here, embark on a global culinary tour using our list of top ethnic restaurants. From Italian to Japanese to Korean or Greek, whatever type of food you’re craving, you’ll find it in Miami Beach. It’s no secret that Miami Beach is a melting pot of cultures, and that translates to many restaurants boasting some of the best global cuisine.