This family-run seafood gem, celebrated for its fresh catches and casual vibe, is a must-visit for a genuine taste of Cuba in Miami.
"We usually go to La Camaronera for the pan con minuta. It’s a butterflied snapper filet that’s lightly fried and arranged in sandwich form with Cuban bread, onions, ketchup, and tartar sauce. The thought of anyone going their entire life without eating one is genuinely sad, so please visit this casual seafood spot and order this. And then come back to try the fried shrimp, conch, and lobster. This place is one of our favorite seafood restaurants in Miami, but also functions as a seafood market, so you can buy your own snapper and spend sleepless nights trying to recreate the pan con minuta at home." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Initially a counter spot, La Camaronera’s Latin-infused menu has been a hit for almost 50 years. Swing by for a pan con minuta, a fried snapper sandwich (tail included) on a bun that is formidable in its simplicity, plus grouper soup and shrimp and fish burritos. Keep an eye out for whole fish, stone crabs, and other fresh daily selections that might be available." - Eater Staff
"What started as a simple fish market and wholesale seafood shop has become one of Miami's most iconic spots for a fish sandwich. No trip to La Camaronera is complete without ordering a pan con minuto — a quickly fried snapper sandwich served on a Cuban bread bun, which has become the restaurant’s marquee dish. The menu also boasts an impressive list of fish dishes like fried shrimp and Corvina steak." - Amber Love Bond
"The family-owned, cash-only fish house has been in Miami for years and continues to be on the top of their game. Don't fix what isn't broke they say—authentic Cuban seafood flavors is all you'll get from this locale. Having just recently acquired tables, the fresh fish market is a "stand-up" hit during lunchtime hours. This real Cuban fish-fry has a steady, ongoing supply of fresh seafood. I'm a big fan of go-to classics like shrimp empanadas and their signature "Pan Con Minuta" sandwich." - Colada Collective
"We usually go to La Camaronera for the pan con minuta. It’s a butterflied snapper filet that’s lightly fried and arranged in sandwich form with Cuban bread, onions, ketchup, and tartar sauce. The thought of anyone going their entire life without eating one is genuinely sad, so please visit this casual seafood spot and order this. And then come back to try the fried shrimp, conch, and lobster. This place also functions as a seafood market, so you can buy your own snappers and spend sleepless nights trying to recreate the pan con minuta at home." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
