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Burgers and $40 Bottle Service at this Airport Hidden Gem

Who needs bottle girls when you have scratch tickets?

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Matt Meltzer
Mar 19, 2026
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Some people come to Miami and budget thousands of dollars for bottle service. Locals know there’s a place you can do it for under fifty. Meet Airport Café and Liquors, a liquor store just north of Miami International Airport, where in addition to creative, chef-driven food you’ll also find a huge selection of liquor, beer, and wine you can drink at your table for a small fee. Yes, you read that right.

Now, you won’t be surrounded by scantily clad bottle girls or world-class DJs. But some might say that’s a good thing.

It’s the creation of Miami native Ruben Ruiz, who appeared on Food Network Star Season 10 back in 2014. Rather than opening in Wynwood and charging $40 for a plate of spaghetti, he set up shop in Miami Springs serving a menu of creative Latin American food and burgers, with a side of lotto tickets and cheap cigars. It’s also the odd restaurant where you can order wine or booze and not triple your check, all while surrounded by a colorful cross section…

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