Last summer, I found myself in Miami with $20 in my pocket and a growling stomach, determined to eat like a local instead of a tourist.
That mission led me to some of the best meals of my life, proving you don’t need deep pockets to taste Florida’s soul.
From Cuban classics to Amish comfort food, the Sunshine State is packed with wallet-friendly gems where locals line up daily.
1. Versailles Restaurant — Miami
Cuban food royalty reigns supreme at this Little Havana institution, where the vaca frita is so legendary that politicians campaign here…