Los Félix
A heirloom-corn-focused modern Mexican restaurant in Coconut Grove with an in-house masa program.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Los Félix worth it?
Los Félix deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Warm, design-forward, and serious about its tortillas — masa nixtamalized in-house, mezcal-leaning cocktails, and a Grove crowd that skews local.
- 02
A modern Miami room with real substance.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Los Félix earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Los Félix.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Los Félix is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Los Félix is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Los Félix needs the right timing and tolerance.
You want context, not just the photograph
Los Félix offers some depth & learning, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The night matters
Los Félix offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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 ↗