Readers' Choice RecognitionThank You, Miami
Honored to be recognized as Best Barbecue by the readers of Miami New Times, home to some of the best BBQ in Miami.
When we opened La Traila, our goal wasn't to chase awards. It was to make authentic barbecue we'd be proud to serve every single day.
Being recognized by the readers of Miami New Times means more than we can put into words, because it reflects the people who have supported us from the very beginning.
A Place Miami Made
We opened our doors not long ago, and from the very first weekend, this city showed up for us. Word spread the way it always does with good barbecue, one plate at a time. Guests told their friends. Friends brought their families. And those families kept coming back.
What started as a Texas-style barbecue joint on SW 71st Street has become part of the neighborhood. Every recommendation and shared meal helped shape who we are, and being voted the best barbecue in Miami by the readers is a reflection of that community, not just our pit.
Miami Has Incredible Barbecue
South Florida has quietly become home to some seriously talented pitmasters and outstanding barbecue restaurants. The scene here is deep, diverse, and getting better every year, and that pushes us to be sharper too.
This recognition doesn't make us the finish line. It motivates us to keep improving every single day, to honor the craft, and to keep earning our place among the best barbecue in Miami.
Texas-Style, Miami Home
La Traila is Texas-style barbecue at its core. We smoke USDA Prime brisket low and slow over oak, letting time and fire do the work. Our beef cheeks, pork belly, ribs, and house-made sausage all come off the same pit with the same patience.
Around it, we build house-made sides with a Mexican accent, from borracho beans and arroz rojo to fire-roasted creamed corn and sweet potato cornbread. Quality ingredients, consistency, and real hospitality are the details that turn a good meal into the reason people call us the best BBQ in Miami.
If you're searching for authentic Texas-style barbecue in Miami or the best smoked brisket in town, that attention to detail is what you'll taste on every tray.
“We know awards aren't earned once. They're earned every single day someone chooses to spend a meal with us.”