Taquiza keeps things simple: handmade tortillas, really good tacos, and blue corn chips I could eat my body weight in.
This Taquiza Miami North Beach review is about a casual taco spot that focuses on doing a few things extremely well. It’s a casual, walk-in taco shop in North Beach where the tortillas are made in-house, the flavors are bold, and the food comes out fast enough that you can easily stop here between beach time and whatever you’re doing next.
It’s simple. It’s casual. And the food is genuinely excellent.
Taquiza is located in North Beach, a little outside the main South Beach area. If you want the flexibility to explore different neighborhoods around Miami, renting a car can make getting around much easier. I’ve found some really good rental car deals here.
Taquiza is located in North Beach and operates exactly how a good taco spot should.
You walk in, order at the counter, grab a table, eat your tacos, and go on with your day. It’s indoors, walk-in friendly, and perfect for a quick lunch after the beach. We’ve gone with just the two of us and also with friends, and it works either way. This isn’t a long sit-down dinner. It’s quick tacos done right.
And the craftsmanship shows up immediately in the tortillas. Taquiza makes their masa in-house, which means the tortillas actually taste like something instead of just holding the fillings together. That alone makes a huge difference.
The restaurant was even featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which makes sense once you taste the food. The focus here is clearly on authenticity and quality ingredients — no shortcuts.
Because Taquiza makes their masa in-house, the tortillas have real flavor and structure. They’re soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart halfway through your taco.
And once you start ordering, it’s hard to stop.
Do not skip these.
The heirloom blue corn chips are hand-torn and fried so they’re crispy on the outside but slightly soft in the center. They’re thick enough to scoop up guacamole without snapping in half — which, honestly, is the bare minimum requirement for a tortilla chip but somehow still rare.
They also have real corn flavor. Paired with the guacamole? Chef’s kiss. I could genuinely eat my body weight in these chips.
The carnitas are slow-braised pork cooked with orange and cinnamon.
It’s savory with a little depth of sweetness, juicy without being greasy, and packed with flavor. If you like traditional carnitas tacos, this is a very solid choice.
Pastor is the grilled achiote-rubbed pork topped with pineapple.
This is the classic taco option here. It’s slightly smoky, slightly sweet, and really balanced. If it’s your first time at Taquiza, you can’t go wrong starting here.
The barbacoa is braised brisket cooked with chiles and warm spices.
It’s rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful. If you like slow-cooked meats and stronger seasoning, this one delivers.
One of the things I always notice here is the mix of locals and visitors. That’s usually a good sign.
No one is super dressed up. It’s beach casual — cover-ups, flip flops, shorts — and you can walk in straight from the beach without feeling out of place.
The restaurant itself isn’t loud or flashy either. There are no neon signs or party music, and you won’t see giant margarita towers being carried around the dining room. People are here for tacos. And that’s exactly why it works.
The focus stays on the food: the homemade masa, the quality of the meat, and the fact that the tortillas actually taste like something instead of disappearing into the background.
If I’m in Miami Beach and craving tacos, this is where I’m going.
If you’re planning more food stops while exploring the city, you might also want to check out my guide to where to eat in South Beach Miami for other restaurants worth adding to your list.
Tacos are typically around $5–$6 each, which is pretty reasonable for Miami Beach.
They make them fast, so you’re not waiting forever. It’s very much an order, eat, and go type of place.
We walked there or used Uber, so I can’t personally speak to the parking situation. Since it’s North Beach, street parking is likely your main option if you’re driving.
If you’re planning to explore more of Miami beyond North Beach, renting a car can make things easier. I usually compare prices through Discover Cars to see rental options in one place, especially if I want the flexibility to explore different neighborhoods.
The restaurant is also kid-friendly — as long as your kids actually like authentic Mexican tacos. This isn’t a plain cheese taco situation. The flavors are bold and traditional.
If you're planning your food stops around Miami, you might also want to see my full review of Café Bastille Downtown Miami for one of my favorite brunch spots near the cruise port but they also have a location in South Beach.
If you want loud margaritas and party tacos, this isn’t it. If you want handmade tortillas, quality meat, and blue corn chips you’ll still be thinking about later — go here. Taquiza is casual, quick, and really good.
And it’s one of those places I would absolutely go out of my way for.
If you’re planning a longer Miami trip and mapping out where to eat, you can also check out my Miami 3 Day Itinerary for more restaurant stops and things to do around the city.
The tulip fields in the Netherlands look exactly like the photos, except the photos don’t capture how massive the color blocks actually are stretching across the countryside. Or the windmills. Or the sheep randomly standing in the middle of everything like they don’t know they’re in the most photogenic country on earth.
The honest caveat: tulip season moves fast, the fields rotate every year, and peak bloom is not a guarantee, it depends on the weather, the harvest schedule, and a little bit of luck. But that’s also part of what makes it feel less like a tourist attraction and more like something you actually found.
Full driving route with towns, parking tips, and what to expect | linked in bio. 🌷
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Amsterdam has a way of making you feel like you need to see everything, and then rewarding you most when you slow down anyway. The museums and canal cruises are worth it, but so is just wandering neighborhoods, eating whatever looks good, and sitting along the canals with a grilled cheese and nowhere to be.
First-time visitor guide is on the blog. Link in bio. 🌷
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10 stops. One very full day. Zero regrets. Amsterdam has one of the best food scenes I’ve experienced anywhere in Europe, but the honest caveat is that some of the viral spots come with lines that will genuinely test your character. I skipped a few. I regret nothing.
Here’s what actually made the cut on my self-guided Amsterdam food tour:
Fresh stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf: made right in front of you, warm caramel, no line. This one won.
Lourens cookie croissant: flaky outside, gooey chocolate inside. Did not share.
Café Winkel 43 apple pie: one of the rare viral places that fully lives up to the hype.
Davie’s Amsterdam for the Lelie sandwich: pastrami, pickles, marbled bread. Deceptively simple. Absolutely excellent.
De Kaaskamer to end the day: 400+ cheeses, grilled cheese with what they call ketchup (it’s not ketchup, and it’s better), and bunker cheese aged in underground military bunkers.
The full route covers 10 stops through Jordaan, the 9 Streets, the canal district, and the flower market area with a Google Map included so you can just follow along.
Full guide with every stop, tips for beating the lines, and what I’d skip vs. do again | link in bio.
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There’s a version of Gatlinburg that’s all fudge shops and tourist crowds, and then there’s the version that actually makes you want to come back.
Here’s everything worth doing downtown, in the order I’d do it: 🏔️
✨ Start at @gatlinburgskypark before the crowds hit
✨ Walk the strip mid-morning when it’s still manageable
✨ @googooclusters stop (see my post from Tuesday: don’t skip it)
✨ Dinner at one of the local spots off the main drag
✨ Wander back out at night when the lights are on and it gets actually pretty
This isn’t your overscheduled Smoky Mountain itinerary. It’s more of a “here’s what I’d actually do if I had one solid day” kind of list.
Full downtown Gatlinburg guide linked in bio. 🔗
If someone told me I’d spend five hours at SkyPark, I would not have believed them. And yet. 😅
Gatlinburg SkyPark sits above the strip and it’s one of those places that looks like a quick stop on paper and turns into most of your afternoon. The SkyBridge alone is worth it — longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, and yes, you will look down.
✨ SkyBridge (longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America)
✨ SkyLift ride up with views of the Smokies
✨ Walking trails with mountain views in every direction
✨ Way less crowded than downtown
Fair warning: if heights genuinely freak you out, the bridge might not be your thing. The rest of the park is still 100% worth it. Full guide with tickets, tips, and what to skip linked in bio. 🔗
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