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Boia De Still Doesn’t Miss

Tucked into a strip mall, this Little Haiti staple keeps delivering one of Miami’s best meals

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Olee Fowler
Aug 08, 2025
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Corn fagottini from Boia De (All photos courtesy of Olee Fowler)

Some restaurants change. Some evolve. Boia De just keeps getting better at being Boia De. The tiny strip mall spot with a glowing pink exclamation point has been one of Miami’s hardest-to-get tables since 2019, and somehow, after all these years, it’s still putting out one of the best meals in the city.

Dinner here feels like being let in on a secret, even though the secret’s been out for years. It’s intimate, a little chaotic (at times), and always delicious.

Is it still worth the hype? Absolutely. The food’s evolved over time, but the heart of Boia De, like thoughtful plates, excellent pacing, and a sense of place, is fully intact. The team knows what works and doesn’t mess with success. Even longtime favorites still land well.

The Space: Boia De sits in an unassuming Little Haiti strip mall, marked only by a glowing pink exclamation point above the door. The dining room is small (even by Miami standards) with forest gree…

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