Los Félix
A heirloom-corn-focused modern Mexican restaurant in Coconut Grove with an in-house masa program.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
Warm, design-forward, and serious about its tortillas — masa nixtamalized in-house, mezcal-leaning cocktails, and a Grove crowd that skews local.
Our read - 02
A modern Miami room with real substance.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Los Félix still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Los Félix earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Los Félix works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Los Félix works.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, Los Félix is hit or miss.
The night matters
For nightlife, Los Félix is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Pork-cheek carnitas tacos — the signature; citrus-braised, on daily-ground heirloom-corn tortillas
- Yuca flatbread with roasted-corn butter — cardamom honey and marigold — a standout starter
- Banana-leaf-grilled grouper with hazelnut emulsion — a reliable main
- Mezcal-forward cocktails — a reliable pairing with the food
Plan it well
- Cost
- Moderate to expensive
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hours
Sources and method (2)
- Los Felix in Coconut Grove holds a MICHELIN star and a MICHELIN Green Star, with a menu built around heirloom corn from indigenous milpa farming and masa milled in-house. guide.michelin.com ↗
- Its sustainability program spans grass-fed beef, daily local catch and composting partnerships, recognized among early Michelin Green Star recipients. timeout.com ↗