Lonely Planet

"One of the best budget meals near the Design District can be found at La Latina, a Venezuelan diner that's popular with Midtown locals and artsy transplants to the area. Cheese and avocado arepas (corn cakes) are a treat for vegetarians, but there's a lot of meat, rice, beans and sweet plantains filling out the menu."

Seamus Payne

"The arepas, which are ground corn flatbread sanwiches to the uninitiated, are among the best I’ve ever tasted. They’re like the great grandparent of the hotpocket, a Venezuelan take on the ancient art of meat, starch and dairy handhelds. They’re rich, savory and filling, and you can visit many times before repeating your menu choices."

Dollar Car Rental

"If you want to eat like a local, order your arepa with hearty pulled pork, avocado, and melted cheese. This Latin American dish features a maize-based dough stuffed with your choice of fillings before being cooked to a perfect golden hue."

Miami New Times

"A good Venezuelan-style arepa should offer an unleavened maize crunch and be neatly packed with fillings. But once you pick it up, it should also be something that you just can't put down, for two reasons: 1) because it's actually bursting at the seams, and 2) because that stuffing is just so tasty, it's practically addictive. La Latina's arepas fit those prerequisites, no matter what you choose, think chicken salad and avocado."

Miami New Times

"A good Venezuelan-style arepa should offer an unleavened maize crunch and be neatly packed with fillings. But once you pick it up, it should also be something that you just can't put down, for two reasons: 1) because it's actually bursting at the seams, and 2) because that stuffing is just so tasty, it's practically addictive. La Latina's arepas fit those prerequisites, no matter what you choose."

Cari Garcia

"Since initial visit, I've been to the restaurant at least twice a week. Sometimes three and four times a week, whatever bro, don't judge me. One of my favorites include Reina Pepiada, is chicken salad and avocado and is mighty tasty. "

Cari Garcia

"The cachapa is what gluttonous South American dreams are made of: a massive sweet corn pancake filled with a giant slab of queso de mano then topped with some butter for good measure. Seriously, it's probably my favorite thing off their entire menu."

Cari Garcia

"My first visit was a pretty epic one. We had arepas and more. We practically had 80% of the entire menu and it was all delicious. Since that initial visit, I've been to the restaurant at least twice a week. Sometimes three and four times a week, whatever bro, don't judge me."

Ryan Pfeffer

"The quaint La Latina is a great little spot for some sneaky delicious Venezuelan food. Grab an arepa (drown it in the house sauces, naturally) and a side of sweet plantains and you can thank us later. Maybe buy us an arepa? We’ll take the bacon, avocado and cheese “La Latina.” Thanks!"

Top 10 To Do List

"It’s always pleasant to catch Venezuelan food in the midtown area of Miami. The La Latina also happens to have one of the best Arepas in town. The Arepas are simply classy, they are, without a doubt, a delicious treat."