Super 7: South Florida's Best Barbecue
Catching smoke, in the best possible way
In theory, it’s the height or outdoor grilling season. For most places. In South Florida, grilling outside often means cooking dinner in an outdoor sauna, and if you’d rather enjoy smoky flavors without the risk of heatstroke we’ve got great options from West Kendall to West Palm. Here’s our picks for the best barbecue in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
La Traila BBQ
The year’s best comeback story is pitmaster Mel Rodriguez’s new South Miami spot, where he’s reopened La Traila after a successful run in Miami Lakes. The Sunset Place-adjacent restaurant welcome guests with trailer-sized smokers outside, where you can watch Mel’s team do their thing and slice up your lunch. The menu gives big nods to Latin American cuisines with offerings like brisket and queso empanadas and smoked beef cheek tostadas. But the Austin native shines best with his traditional slow-smoked brisket.
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