1222 16th St., Miami Beach; 305-704-2145; bodegasouthbeach.com
On National Tequila Day, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will serve up the Pico Picante made with tequila, lime, cucumber juice, and jalapeño syrup ($13) along with happy hour specials that include $4 Avion tequila shots and a $6 tequila cocktail menu.
Perhaps the biggest Cinco de Mayo party in South Beach will begin Friday at 3 p.m. with $5 Avión margaritas and $2 Coronas. At 5 p.m., Bodega will host its second-annual taco-eating contest, where the winner gets a staycation at the Mondrian South Beach that includes a poolside cabana and spa treatment. Even if you can’t down the most tacos, runners-up will receive cash prizes.
Nearly a month into baseball season, and people everywhere are upping their intake of hot dogs, nachos and ice cream served in little helmets. Now, we’d never disparage such a grand pastime as eating ice cream in little helmets. But in the event that you’d like to enjoy some better-than-your-average ballpark foods in a different setting—say, in a bar or restaurant, with the game on TV—then you’re in luck.
No tickets required.
The upgrade: This cheesesteak. It’s shaved ribeye, jalapeño jack whiz, provolone, peppers and onions on a sesame baguette. And all that’s topped with crispy onions for some extra panache. Halves & Wholes, Miami
Vibe: Hipster Speakeasy
Visitors to the residential west side of town are discovering the kitschy hidden hangout built behind the Mexican food truck that is the centerpiece of Bodega Taqueria. Tucked away on a side street across from Dunkin Donuts, this former warehouse has been transformed by the Menin Group into an adult’s only Frat Party with loud dance music, a popular pool table and plenty of cool kids smoking out in the alley. Stop in for a taco and grab a cold cerveza from the ice chest before making your way through the secret door that leads to all the fun. There you’ll find a full bar and a laid back dress code that’s definitely not like any other place on South Beach.
To see who else made South Beach Magazine’s list, see the full article here.
The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) is right around the corner, taking place from February 22 to 26, 2017.
Who doesn’t love a good craft cocktail? Join Miami’s Craft Spirits Fest and SOBEWFF at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila for a cocktail-filled happy hour.
Ocean Drive Magazine says, “Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Get your fix at Halves & Wholes, from the same guys behind the insanely popular taco shack-slash-speakeasy, Bodega. Choose from a dozen sarnies (like the eggplant croqueta) stacked with meats roasted in-house, artisanal cheeses, and secret sauces. Finish things off with an ice cream, wait for it, sandwich. Did we mention they’re open till 5 am? 1600 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-704-3600” See the rest of the article here.
When it comes to tacos, there’s rarely something more authentic (and unnerving) than getting them from an old, graffiti-covered garage with cardboard food signs, a tiny taco truck, and a battered, indoor porta-potty scribbled with “BAÑOS.” But, go through that bright-blue crapper door and you’ll step right into the 305 version of Narnia: a swanky, two-story speakeasy-lounge with vintage couches, a long wooden bar, mas tequila, and lit wall-messages that are just so… Miami.
How to get in: Seriously, look for the porta-potty door marked “Baños.”
LIBERTINE also made Thrillist’s list as one of the best secret bars in Miami. See who else made the cut here.
All summer long, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila invites guests to cool off at the hottest spot in Miami Beach with their new “Boozy Paletas.” Part popsicle treat, part alcohol infused slushy, these delectable frozen concoctions feature unique flavors that change daily. Ranging from Blueberry Basil Lemonade to Coconut Mojito, they’re sure to be the perfect complement to your favorite tacos.
Learn about tequila from the experts at Casamigos with a free cocktail class from 6-7 p.m. at Bodega on Sunday, July 24. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary shot at the door and some goodies during the class. Afterwards enjoy $5 shots of Casamigos until 9 pm.
Chef Bernie Matz has modernized the meaning of a Mexican taco stand with his tacos and tortas that take on unconventional twists, such as the guajillo chili-braised pork belly and spit-broiled chicken with garlicked kale and pickled red onion. Half the fun here is ordering up these street food-style tacos and homemade hot sauces from the airstream trailer in the front, while those looking for a tequila-fueled late night out will find the party lurking in the back in speakeasy form behind the industrial meat locker door.