La Camaronera Seafood Joint and Fish Market
Seafood restaurant · West Little Havana
1952 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135
Highlights
Iconic Cuban seafood spot known for its fried snapper sandwich
Iconic Cuban seafood spot known for its fried snapper sandwich
"The family-owned, cash-only fish house has been in Miami for years and continues to be on the top of their game. Don't fix what isn't broke they say—authentic Cuban seafood flavors is all you'll get from this locale. Having just recently acquired tables, the fresh fish market is a "stand-up" hit during lunchtime hours. This real Cuban fish-fry has a steady, ongoing supply of fresh seafood. I'm a big fan of go-to classics like shrimp empanadas and their signature "Pan Con Minuta" sandwich." - Colada Collective
"What started as a simple fish market and wholesale seafood shop has become one of Miami’s most iconic spots for a fish sandwich. No trip to La Camaronera is complete without ordering a pan con minuto — a quickly fried snapper sandwich served on a Cuban bread bun, which has become the restaurant’s marquee dish. The menu also boasts an impressive list of fish dishes, like fried shrimp and corvina steak." - Allison Ramirez
"We usually go to La Camaronera for the pan con minuta. It’s a butterflied snapper filet that’s lightly fried and arranged in sandwich form with Cuban bread, onions, ketchup, and tartar sauce. The thought of anyone going their entire life without eating one is genuinely sad, so please visit this casual seafood spot and order this. And then come back to try the fried shrimp, conch, and lobster. This place is one of our favorite seafood restaurants in Miami, but also functions as a seafood market, so you can buy your own snapper and spend sleepless nights trying to recreate the pan con minuta at home." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"We usually go to La Camaronera for the pan con minuta. It’s a butterflied snapper filet that’s lightly fried and arranged in sandwich form with Cuban bread, onions, ketchup, and tartar sauce. The thought of anyone going their entire life without eating one is genuinely sad, so please visit this casual seafood spot and order this. And then come back to try the fried shrimp, conch, and lobster. This place also functions as a seafood market, so you can buy your own snappers and spend sleepless nights trying to recreate the pan con minuta at home." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"You could say La Camaronera is the epitome of the American dream. Three of the Garcia brothers, from the same family that runs Downtown’s famous Garcia’s Seafood, came to Miami from Cuba in the 1960s and opened this spot as a quick stand for fried seafood in 1973. Since then, not much has changed, including their most popular dish, the pan con minuta—famously served with the tail intact. They also have a small market inside the restaurant where you can buy local fish and spiny lobster at market prices." - mandy baca
