There's a little pocket in Miami as concentrated with flavor as a spoonful of adobo seasoning. Calle Ocho, (SW 8th Street) in the middle of Little Havana, is that place. The food, the personalities and the charm stretch from SW 10th Street to SW 19th. If you're looking to explore a new neighborhood or area in Florida, and you've already done day trips in West Palm Beach, inspiring Lake Worth or kid-friendly Jupiter, then this one is for you. Sure, things can get rowdy and hot very quickly (keep reading), but it's all part of Calle Ocho's magic.
Before the adventure, a little history: Calle Ocho was once the heart of the Cuban exile during the Fidel Castro regime in the late 1950s. Today, it's a melting pot of many other nationalities with more ethnic options like empanadas, arepas, arroz con habichuelas and avocado ice cream.
There's also more live music like salsa, cumbia and merengue. And there's tons of art and murals from international artists. If you're a foodie, this street makes it easy to try different flavors because, like most things on the strip, the restaurants are right next to each other too. This is great because you can see a lot of things without much walking.
