The Cocinita

Loved it here!! Pablo was super friendly and helpful as soon as we walked in and he gave some amazing recommendations when we couldn’t decide. I’m primarily plant based, my fiancé eats everything, and we both loved everything. We shared an empanada with cheese, chorizo, and plantains, got the tofu scramble arepa, and the Mediterranean bowl. The kafta was so good!! We also got a few lattes. We were just visiting Miami but will absolutely be back if we’re ever back in town. Highly recommend!

Great food the veggie burgers are awesome. The loaded fries were delicious. The arepas were also perfect. Highly recommend going here. Good location in downtown cute spot with excellent food. Pablo was super friendly and attentive.

The only thing that died in this restaurant was my hunger. WHAT A DIVINE EXPERIENCE. My favorite food ever and it’s vegan???!??? This has to be a dream come True. Venezuelan by heart and by birth and it’s the only place I’ve ever seen in all of Miami that hits the spot just like this. My energy my life I feel transformed there is no way I could not come here more than at least once a week. I have a busy lifestyle and somehow I still managed to find myself sitting and ordering the same order every single time the CHORICACHAPA.

The Cocinita is the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to in Miami. Their Venezuelan vegan food transports me straight back to Venezuela and brings back beautiful memories. Everything is delicious, they’re in a great location, and the service is amazing. 100% recommended. 🌱🇻🇪🇺🇸

Adore it here. Everytime I'm in Miami, a visit to The Cocinita is a must! So nice to have an all vegan spot in Brickell. Lovely vibe inside, super friendly staff, and delicious food. I usually go for a burger but have also had the chia pudding/bowl before. Nice to have a mixture of vegan 'junk' food and some healthier options. Looking forward to trying more of the menu soon! 🌱

The restaurant was a 15 m8n walk from my hotel. It was cute on the inside with several plants. There is only one kiosk for you to place your order. You can eat inside or to go. I love that the waiter explained the whole menu to us since my mum has celiac disease & must eat gluten-free. He identified gluten-free items (and nonitems) and made recommendations. We had the nachos, empanada, and the Mexican bowl. The portion sizes are large and we all took food to go home. The food is DELICIOUS!!!

The food was so tasty with lots of flavor. Loved the healthy options. We got the tofu arepas to start and then I got the choricachopa and my wife got the parrilla bowl. We both loved our choices and left with leftovers.

Ordered the loaded nachos, kale salad, mushroom burger and carrot cake. The taste of every dish was on point and the portions were just perfect! Great place for anyone willing to try vegan food for the first time. The menu has many Colombian / Venezuelan / Latino inspired dishes. I loved the freshness of the food and its quality. The service was superb! Restaurant was busy and the waitress was beyond attentive - always with a smile and willingness to help. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that’s vegan or willing to try eating vegan food for a change.

I was initially skeptical going to The Cocinita Miami as it's a vegan spot but it did get rave reviews & I wanted something (relatively) healthy so I stopped by for lunch. Truth be told, this place 110% lived up to its hype as it was some of the best casual food I've had, honestly. The owner was also incredibly sweet & seemed genuinely happy at whoever stopped by to try this place out. I ordered the empanada operada & kale salad- both were extremely tasty, yes, including the kale salad! The empanada was perfect- I don't know exactly what the dough was made out of but it was seriously perfect. The melted cheese, black beans, plantains...just perfection. The kale salad was also quite tasty & the caesar dressing & homemade sourdough croutons complimented it very well. All in all, whenever I'm back in Miami I'm quite certain I'd stop by here again...& again & again :).

When I first came to Miami in 2024, it was the first time I really had Venezuelan food. I'm sure some exist in the greater Los Angeles area but because my coworkers are from there, I wanted to get an idea of what's true Venezuelan. It was around that time I was introduced to a cachapa, which is a simple dish of a corn package stuffed with melted cheese. It's such a simple yet delicious dish that is a classic comfort food in Venezuela. We had previously dined at a nearby sushi restaurant and the chef recommended, for vegan option, to go to Cocinita Miami. Upon entering, we ordered from a self serve kiosk and our order would be made. As we were looking through the menu for something more unique than a vegan burger or vegan burrito, I saw something that I never expected to see possibly made vegan: a capacha. I immediately ordered that as I knew it would be something that is very unique that my SO could probably not get easily in Los Angeles. I also decided to try their speciality version called the choricapacha, which was a capacha topped with all sorts of stuff. In this case, vegan sausage was stuffed inside as well and it was topped with avocado slices and chipotle mayo I think. I also ordered the tofu arepas and the empanada operada. The tofu scramble on the arepas was great, but the areapa itself was very crunchy and bland. I don't know if it was overcooked, but it took away from the overall dish and I just ended up eating the scramble. The empanada was probably, oddly, the biggest disappointment because it really just didn't stand out. I think my issue with it was that the outer shell was dry and the way it was stuffed, it didn't really have any moisture. It's not horrible, it was good, just I don't think I'd really call it an empanada. However, that choricapacha, was different. It was soft, full of flavor, delicious, and just a general delight to eat. The one advantage with that dish was because it had so many "fats" on it (between the cheese, mayo, and avocado), I used those to help eat the arepas and empanadas. The service was great and my SO was delighted with the choricapacha. It was a bit too heavy for me, but I would get it again for sure....maybe next time I ask for the mayo on the side. Even though 2 of my entrees weren't the greatest, that choricapacha tells me they know how to make a good vegan entree and I wouldn't mind trying other options next time I'm in town.

The Cocina Miami was recommended to us by a sushi chef from Bondi Sushi. When he found out I am vegan, he was excited to talk about one of his favorite vegan restaurants. I had my very first cachapa here at The Cocinita and it was delicious! It's not often that I get to see a vegan version of this Venezuelan cheesy corn cake. Even the Meateater Hubby, who had had the real thing, was impressed with this plant-based option. This Choricachapa was filled with pea protein "sausage" and topped with avocado and cocinta sauce. I was in heaven! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-cocinita-miami-miami-3?select=MncJvoiDdHDPYAtwitUeEg We also ordered the Tofu Arepa which came with plantains and avocado. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-cocinita-miami-miami-3?select=vUT634jLqI1bKDVbGXPp6w To round out our meal, we had the Empanada Operada which is split open and filled with cheese and any other ingredients. We selected black beans and avocado. There was a tasty sauce in there too. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-cocinita-miami-miami-3?select=yJJR6q_3T5tsvLQz7LBC9w When we walked in, we ordered and paid at the tablet. Staff is nice. Dining area is small and casual. I love the garden vibe! There's vertical gardens growing various herbs, greens, and purple flowers. I plan to eat here during future visits to Miami.

This place is awesome! It has cute decor with swing inside! Limited seating but great place to grab a bite. They have kiosks to order and the service was decent. I'm taking off star because 1. the burgers are quite small and 2. they charge for ketchup on your burger However, I love that the food wasn't greasy and tasted great for vegan food. Would definitely return!

Would love to come back!! Located in busy downtown Miami. No parking or parking garage @ $5/20 minutes. Eat in or take out delicious vegan food . Service is friendly. Ambiance is fun, vibrant, beach vibes good for small groups. I loved my vegan kefta & vegan tofu abuelita. Want to try the entire menu as it all looks so good.

We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant when we discovered that another restaurant was closed near by, and we are so glad that we did! The inside is so adorable with a swing that's perfect for IG photos. The burrito and guacamole burger were both very good. I added a fried egg, which got really messy really quickly, so be aware of that. Otherwise, no issue!

Great vegan food. Host was SUPER FRIENDLY and the venue was great. Will come back next trip to Miami!!!

Cute little vegan fast food in Brickell area. Good and tasty burger with a portabello and vegan cheese was tasty. Fries were like a frozen McDonald's style fry but were fresh crispy and basic but good. Was a nice vibe and very clean inside.

I ordered the falafel burger and special fries. The special fries were incredibly salty and savory. My friend liked them more than I did. The falafel burger was bland, but edible. I enjoyed my friend's food more than mines. The restaurant is the first I've been in where they allow dogs to walk freely. I didn't like it and felt gross. Parking is a challenge.

Some of the best vegan food I've had, period. The chocado nachos and portobello tacos in particular are to die for.

Great and exciting food with fresh seafood and ingredients. I feel like the prices were quite on the high side for the portions and dishes served. Cocktails were tasty and well balanced

When I got there they gave me the wrong order for pickup. I asked them to include a piece of the sausage to try for my trouble and they refused. I probably won't go back. Also parking is a pain.

What a great little place! In a city full of meat-centric cuisines, it was really exciting to eat at a plant-based joint. I had The Cocinita burger (I always like to go for the menu item named after the place i'm eating in, makes it immersive and inception-y) and fries, and also tried the guac & chips. Everything was stellar. I truly have no notes on the food. The patty was pea protein but tasted very similar to a real beef patty. The fries were hot and super crispy, the way fries should be imo. I had to knock a star due to the extensive wait we had once we were finished with our meals. Our server took a while to check on us after our food arrived, which is fine, but then it took another ~10 minutes for them to check on us again and I think it was pretty obvious we had finished eating. He asked if we needed anything else and we said no thinking we'd be offered the check, but he just said "ok" and smiled and walked away. We sat there for a little while longer before I eventually got up and had to ask if we could get our bills. I assume this person was a manager because I saw them sitting inside working on a laptop, which is where I had to go to get cashed out. Overall a good experience, but just an odd situation at the end.

Best veggie burger ever! No me acuerdo el nombre exactamente pero es la más popular. Tiene chimchurri, pregúntenle al mesero. Super clean y la comida llegó rápido. Recomiendo 10/10. Si un poco $$$ con tip y tax, casi 30. Pero worth it

This place is a sneaky contender for being one of the best vegan spots in Miami. It doesn't look like much at first - kind of like a smoothie bar that happens to also serve burgers and burritos - but it's really so much more. We love Latin flavors and also seek healthy, macrobiotic type meals with plenty of beans, grains, and veggies. We were able to get exactly this type of food by customizing some of the classics: the Mexican bowl and the green bowl. They make customizations easy including healthy options like substituting brown rice or quinoa for the white rice. The more we inspected their menu, the more pleasant surprises we discovered, such as the whole grain arepas made with flax and chia seeds and moringa (revolutionary!) and the baked plantains (a rarity). As if the great food weren't enough, we were astonished to find that they carry a hyperlocal kombucha made by Dr. Simon that we have yet to find anywhere else. And it was delicious! We loved the peach flavor and kept going back for more.

This is a fun lunch spot and a great plant-based option in downtown Miami! It was a short walk from our hotel and had options we were both excited about so we decided to check it out. I was happy that they have a falafel burger on the menu, since a lot of vegan places these days only have meat-esque patties and don't do anything else. While they do have a pea protein patty that my wife said simulated the experience of a real burger well, I'm not a fan of fake meat so it was the falafel burger for me! I did ask for no pickles (one of my only major food icks) and I do believe the server put it in, but the burger came with pickles anyway. Luckily I noticed them before I bit in and was able to remove them, and the taste didn't linger much. Overall (other than the pickles), the burger was delicious. The weight of all that falafel was almost too much for the bun, so I'd recommend avoiding my mistake and flip the burger so that the big bun is on the bottom! The fries were probably the highlight for me. They were crispy and fresh, and served with two mystery dips that were both tasty. We also got the "ahuacamolli" but I was so full that we had to take most of it home. Definitely a good, substantial lunch option for a "meatless Monday" or any other day!

Updating to give them the full 5 stars back after trying again. The Cachapa and the kafta pita were INCREDIBLE.

Food is delicious and beautifully presented even on a take out order. Ingredients are fresh and well prepared. Portion size was generous for sure. Definitely worth a visit or two or three. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

We were so pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. The burger was really really good. We are not vegan, but would come back for how good the flavor was. The decor inside is really cute. Service was also fantastic, even when we came really late at night.

Great find! The restaurant is clean, the food is delicious and the folks are friendly. The Guac Burger is the best. The fries are perfectly fried, crisp on the outside. See you guys the next time I'm in Miami.

I'm not a vegan so not into these Menus but I found guacamole and lentil Soup, both delicious but I had to Add salt. The service is beyond amazing and the Friendliest In Brickell! So quaint and so healthy... I definitely recommend a burger!

Ordered chocolate shake, plantains and the burger!! They were all slap your momma so good. Service staff was super friendly and helpful in choosing what to order (especially with so many delicious looking options). The vibe of the place is really cool. They have plants (kale, spinach and flowers) all growing right in the shop.

Horrible customer service. The soup has no flavor. I didn't have more than a spoonful and asked for a refund. He blatantly said "NO, we don't refund". Not even a sorry or nothing.

Loved the sancochito soup! Wow. It's been so long since I've been able to have a soup like this and not worry about what was used in it because it's 100% vegan! The flavors were 10/10!! The Mexican bowl was also yummy, although the black beans were missing something like cumin or bay leaves. Service was great as always. I'm glad they finally opened up the indoor dining side as it's too hot to be sitting in the Miami heat outside sometimes. I always look forward to dining here. Can't wait to return.

The place is beautiful, clean and has live plants all over. The guy was helpful and brought out the food quickly. The food. Gluten free options, all vegan. As someone with a gluten and dairy allergy this place has been a godsend. So delicious.

Friendly service at the counter and a cute cafe near the mall. I loved having access to the plant based options and a fair number of items were gluten free. I was disappointed at the bite-sized empanadas at $5 each and wish they had more stuffing/ flavor. The sweet potato fries were absolutely delicious and a generous quantity as well. I couldn't try more on the menu but hope to next time.

First time in Miami and The Cocinita Miami immediately jumped out. Just a quick hop on the free Metromover to the chic Brickell neighborhood one over, and the delicious promise of vegan arepas. And I end up getting a burger. Look, let me just get this out now, the people in Miami are gorgeous and when the person taking your order smiles a welcome to Miami and recommends a burger, you order a burger. Apparently, I'm not above that. In my defense, the burgers looked gorgeous too. The Cocinita Miami is tucked in on 5th street, but the bright happy yellow of the window is hard to miss. When you order inside, you'll be surrounded by herb planters and mushroom gardens. And when you take your number to a table outside, you'll be surrounded by raised planters of kale, tomatoes, and peppers creating a makeshift patio around you. How cool is that? Look, the burger was good, maybe slightly oversauced--they are not subtle here, but I came for arepas. So please, do me a favor, when you do come to the Cocinita, order the burger for me and two arepas. You won't regret it.

I was in the area and decided to try The Cocinita. I've heard great things about them so wanted to pop by and check it out. They're located in Brickell, and as you know the area is not the easiest to find parking but as it was later in the evening I was lucky to find street parking close by. The restaurant is in a nice little area. You order inside and there's only outside seating. A good amount of tables to choose from. Staff was so nice and helpful with any questions. A lot of their items state "pea protein" which made me think maybe it was homemade since it didn't advertise a name, but it is in fact Beyond meat as I confirmed with a staff member. We ordered two of the cauliflower tacos ($6 each), the Mr. Mitrano burger minus the portobello ($18), a side of fries ($5) and the sancochito soup ($7). The cauliflower tacos were phenomenal. Great flavor and texture. The tortilla falls apart as it's not sturdy but again really good flavor. The burger came with avocado, cheese, coleslaw, and an array of sauces. In the pictures it looks quite big but the actual burger wasn't as large. The flavors were quite good and it was fresh. The sauces mixed well together but I did find it very overpriced at $18 and did not include fries. The fries I ordered were okay, lacking in flavor and freshness. The sancochito soup was SO good. It really felt like a sancocho which I've missed having. Plenty of veggies and amazing flavor. Good portion as well. Definitely want to come back and try new items and repeat some favorites like the cauliflower tacos and soup. A good menu, with a variety of options to try from. Really enjoyed the customer service at this location as well and the decor inside and out.

I got a portobello and a potato empanada. AMAZING, but, they were so small. They're $5 each and the size of a little to go sauce container. I with they made them bigger for more of a meal vs a snack because they were so good! Or if they have to keep them small, maybe 2 in an order. Service was great, cute interior, but yes wish they were bigger.

Walked over from Bayside Marketplace after at tour. Super yummy and loved the vibe. Nice outdoor seating area.

This place is outstanding. Best vegan food I've had in Miami so far. I was looking at old reviews and was skeptical but these guys have taken the feedback and made improvements! The food was phenomenal. I had a dope burger, empanadas, and Venezuelan style hot dog. All very flavorful and delicious. Let's talk about meat substitutes. Sure they may not be "healthy" but neither is meat dude. Let's be real. Meat substitutes provide great texture and a source of protein. All that innovation comes at a huge cost. Please consider the cost of vegan meat alternatives when you dine out. If I had to be very critical: The atmosphere is fast casual but the service style is not. It's not a date night spot. The atmosphere feels like it's trying to be full service without the key elements of a bar or a host to greet you at the front. There's no beer or alcohol but they do have decent selection of soft drinks. I digress, you have to try the food. My favorite item was the empanada. (Kinda like a taco shaped empanada.

Delightful vegan food with outdoor only seating and a good range of items. Counter service only and casual vibes makes this a great lunch place. They have a good range of Mexican/Colombian and other latin classics, all vegan and many gluten free as well. There is also fresh juice, smoothies and a range of cold health-centric bottled drinks as well. Definitely a good find if your in the downtown/Brickell area!

Yummy! With so many vegan burger options in Miami I was a bit overwhelmed. I'm also a healthy vegan eater so I don't want just a yummy but unhealthy burger. I decided to place an Uber eats order for this place and the packaging was great. Now the food. The guacamole burger was like a homemade burger nothing greasy or over the top, it filled me up and I wasn't bloated afterward. I also had the chocolate protein shake and it was delicious! I wish they specified the amount of protein in the shake however...in the burger they did so i liked that. I also ordered a side of falafels that came with sauce so I plan to eat that tomorrow. Healthy and delicious homey vegan option!

I come here every time I come to Miami(yearly around June, July). The food has gotten better over time & I didn't even think that was possible. Absolutely delicious vegan food & even though I have changed my diet a bit over the last year this food never disappoints!! Can't even tell it's vegan! 100/10

Words cannot express how much I love this place. During a recent trip to Miami we wanted authentic Latin fare, but due to our plant-based nutrition preferences were having some trouble. Enter The Cocinita Miami. Rarely do I struggle to decide what to order when dining out, as there are typically only a few plant-based options on any given menu. No so here - the ENTIRE menu is vegan, and as such, making a decision can be tricky. Luckily the gentleman taking our order was very patient and helpful, and assisted with answering all my questions, as such guiding me toward the perfect dinner. The Cachapa - vegan corn pancake folded on top of SO much vegan cheese. Comparable (and actually more tasty) than a non-vegan version I had in a past life. I'm still dreaming about this. The Perrito - a big fancy hotdog: sausage, coleslaw, chimichurri and garlic sauces, topped with crispy potato sticks. Baked plantains and sweet potato fries - just get these. I truly have only glowing things to say about this place. My only criticism is that they are located in Miami, rather than next door to my house. That cachapa...

Food is good, especially the cachapas. Service is good, you order at the counter. They had closed and then reopened, so prices spiked massively. I will say that today when I visited, there was a staff member that had super short shorts (up to where her butt cheeks end) and I don't find that professional in the slightest, quite the opposite tbh. I understand we're in Miami, but it's not work attire nonetheless as it's not Hooters. Work attire is usually measured by the tips of your fingers when you straighten your arms down your sides. It was too much. Still get four stars cause overall food is good and you can't beat the cachapas.

Hands down the best vegan burger I've ever had! I was in the mood for coleslaw, so I went with the Mr.Mitrano burger, and it was vegan gastronomy heaven. All the flavors complimented each other well, the bun was perfectly toasted and warmed, and the burger wasn't dry at all (I'd take a wet/saucy burger over a dry one any day)! The fries were crispy, hot, and addicting. I ended up wanting to eat my husbands sweet potato fries, more than mine. A great sweet potato fry is hard to come by. The cauliflower burrito was very filling and tasty per my husbands remarks. Other pros: sustainable cutlery and to-go containers, generous portions, health conscious drinks and kombuchas, vegan appetizers, meals, and desserts worth trying . Cons: hard to find and near parking is hard to find on the weekend. This is a great spot to take your vegan curious friends, family or self.

I was so excited to find a vegan restaurant near my hotel after arriving late on a Sunday night. And even better, they delivered! (With a cute personalized delivery bag.) I'm glad this place exists and they definitely have the kind of menu items I love, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The special fries were my favorite part (sooooo many fries though, better to share!) -- those sauces are amazing and I'd believe it if you told me they had dairy in them (they don't!). The cheese empanada was also quite good and came with the same dipping sauce as the fries. The arepa was made of a very healthy grain mixture and was kind of tough to bite into. Not at all a typical corn arepa and I didn't enjoy the texture. Also note that all the plantains on the menu are sweet plantains -- wish I knew before I ordered, because I ended up picking all the plantains out of my arepa. (I prefer the savory tostones style of plantains). The lentil soup was ok but nothing special. My delivery also didn't include utensils (didn't know to ask) so I didn't have a spoon for my soup and had to improvise with a fork in my hotel room. Overall I'm glad this option exists in the neighborhood, but I might order different items in the future.

Smoothie #5 was amazing. So refreshing and fresh. I ordered the hummus and wasn't in the mood for pita bread and they substituted it for veggies. So happy. Definitely will be coming back and highly recommend if you are looking for a healthy fix.

This is by far one of my favorite neighborhood vegan restaurants in town!!! I must say, I go to The Cocinita at least twice a week... I am obsessed with the Goody burger which I have made protein style with lettuce instead of buns. Honestly everything on the menu is exceptional. After you have a meal here you do not feel tired or fat, you feel like you've had a good clean meal and can carry on with your day without that heavy after meal feeling... you know what I'm talking about. Great staff, so nice and attentive always. Nice outdoor bench style and table seating. I am a HUGE fan of this place and highly recommend. Become a vegan and you'll be coming to this place twice a week like me, I guarantee it. You're welcome!

Food was great! Customer service was 10/10! Burgers were good, kinda small for the price but this is in Brickell Miami and it's vegan so but well worth it

Very friendly service. Food was amazing. The special French fries was delicious. Reasonably priced food. Good quality ingredients. Would definitely come back again.

Yum yum get some Choricachapa! It's unlike anything I've ever had and it's crazily crave able corn and cheese. The chimichurri sausage was amazing definitely deliciously herbaceous and the bun was outstanding. We got a potato empanada and paired with the sauce it was uniquely flavorful. The kids meal was great the fries were better than any fast food restaurant and don't get me started on the buns hun. Yum. Vegan food for the win! We ordered takeout from Doral. You place your order online or inside on the touchscreen they prepare it for you and you pick it up from the locker.

I love the idea of a Latin vegan restaurant in Brickell. It's well needed for the small portion of Miamians that don't eat meat. The parking? Not the best but you're in Brickell. The food? Amazing. Price point? A little over priced but then again you are in Brickell. I forgot what burger I ordered because I may have had a couple margaritas prior to coming here but I just remember it was delicious (I think Mr.Mitrano). My friend even made a comment that it was one of the best veggie burgers she's ever had. We got regular fries, but looking back I will order something more interesting. This is the perfect spot to come to after a couple drinks.

We stopped in for lunch and I am so glad we did. The food here is absolutely incredible- I haven't been able to eat empanadas in ten years and the gluten free empanadas here were amazing. Our entire meal was wonderful and the service was fantastic. I will be making this my first stop when we come back to Miami. Please open a restaurant in Austin, Texas!

BIG YES. A Latin vegan restaurant in Miami? How could you go wrong? The Cocinita Miami did it right. After completely drooling over the Yelp pictures, I made my way over here to try out the arepa. For starters, the service here, was great. I couldn't decide what to order, and the owner (I believe) was extremely helpful in helping me decide what I would like best. He did not steer me wrong. I went with the cocinita arepa (one of the most popular menu items). Was it good? Yes. Was it great? Absolutely. The ingredients in this arepa just paired so well together and was so filling and flavorful. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Our mixed party of carnivores and vegetarians were blown away here. Great food especially burgers, special fries, salads. No bad choices for our group of seven.

Incredibly delicious food. Staff was really friendly. Worth going out of your way to try.

This place is super yummy! Not sure who are the owners or where their idea came about their foods concept. Everything taste amazing, not too salty, just the right amount of flavor! I was hesitant to order from here, but for the prices.. you are most definitely getting fresh ingredients & creative vegan options with a twist! Also as a graphic designer, presentation and details are everything how cute are their labels! & little affirmations on the stickers, that make not only the food but the experience more welcoming! This foodie is signing off! buen provecho