Lo D'Alex is the most-talked-about new restaurant on Calle 8 — and the menu is the reason why. Opened by Grammy Award-winning artist Alexander Delgado of Gente de Zona in November 2024, Lo D'Alex at 9610 SW 8th St, Miami has already collected 3,976 Google reviews at 4.4 stars. The dishes driving that number: the croquetas, the pulpo, the ceviche, the jarrete, the tomahawk, and a cocktail menu priced at $18 that reviewers describe as the best in the neighborhood. This is everything you need to know before you sit down.
Not Your Average Miami Latin Restaurant
The Lo D'Alex menu is not a single-cuisine menu. Alexander Delgado spent two decades touring the world with Gente de Zona — performing in Tokyo, Lima, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, New York — and he ate seriously in every city. The result is a kitchen that draws on Latin American foundations while incorporating the flavors, techniques, and philosophies that shaped him as a traveler and as a person who genuinely loves food.
Every dish has a Latin soul. But the octopus has a Mediterranean char. The tuna tartare has a Japanese precision. The risotto owes a debt to Northern Italy. The jarrete is the kind of slow-braised perfection you find in the best Buenos Aires restaurants. Lo D'Alex calls itself a world restaurant — and the menu backs that claim up with every plate.
"The food here is outstanding — every dish was fresh and cooked to perfection, from the tuna tartare to the churrasco." — Silvia M., Google Review
Appetizers Everyone Orders
The Lo D'Alex appetizer menu is where most tables find themselves in agreement. With over 16 options ranging from $9 to $19, it is designed for communal sharing — order 3 or 4, cover the table, and eat together. These are the four that guests order first and order again.
Croquetas
$9 – $13The most-ordered starter at Lo D'Alex. Golden, crispy-shelled croquetas with a molten, creamy interior — served in the traditional Spanish style but with the kind of execution that makes you wonder why every other restaurant settles for less. Fillings rotate and include ham, chicken, and seasonal specials.
"The croquetas were addictive — we ordered two rounds." — Silvia M., Google
Pulpo (Grilled Octopus)
$18 – $19Perfectly charred Mediterranean-style octopus, tender throughout with a crisp exterior. Served with a bright citrus base that cuts through the char. The pulpo at Lo D'Alex is consistently cited in Google reviews as the dish that converts first-time guests into regulars. Order it with the cocktail menu's El Animal for the pairing Miami is talking about.
"The pulpo was cooked to perfection — I was impressed with how tender it was inside and charred on the outside." — Naida N., Google
Ceviche
$16 – $18Peruvian-influenced ceviche with bright lime acidity, fresh fish, and the layered heat of aji amarillo. The ceviche at Lo D'Alex reflects Alexander's time in Lima — it is the dish that most clearly shows the restaurant's ambition to take a classic preparation and execute it at the level where it becomes memorable. Served immediately after preparation, at the peak of its freshness.
Tuna Tartare
$17 – $19Precision-cut yellowfin tuna with Asian-influenced seasoning, sesame, and a delicate acidity that makes every bite clean and definitive. The tuna tartare is the dish that most surprises guests who come expecting a purely Latin menu. It is a statement of intent: that Lo D'Alex takes every preparation — regardless of origin — to the same level of seriousness.
"Their tuna tartare is incredible — the best I've had in Miami. Highly recommend." — @vanebluevines, TikTok
Main Courses Worth the Journey to Calle 8
The Lo D'Alex mains run from $21 to $38 and represent the fullest expression of the kitchen's world-inspired ambition. These are dishes designed to be the reason you came — the ones you plan your order around, the ones you tell people about afterward.
Jarrete (Braised Short Rib)
$34 – $38The signature main at Lo D'Alex. Slow-braised short rib cooked for hours until it collapses with the lightest pressure, served with a reduction that carries all the depth of the braise. This is comfort food at the level of fine dining — the kind of dish that makes Calle 8 feel like one of the great dining streets in America. The jarrete is the most-reviewed individual dish on Google and across social media. Order it.
"The jarrete — I have no words. It was falling off the bone, rich, perfect. I will come back for this dish alone." — Silvia M., Google
Tomahawk
Market priceLo D'Alex's most theatrical main — a bone-in tomahawk ribeye with a crust that cracks and a center that delivers the full, mineral richness of well-aged beef. Served as a shareable centerpiece for tables of two or more. The tomahawk is the kind of dish that stops conversations mid-sentence when it arrives at the table. Ask for it medium-rare.
Churrasco
$28 – $34Argentine-style skirt steak with chimichurri, grilled over high heat to develop a char that seals in the iron-rich flavor of the cut. The churrasco at Lo D'Alex is the most South American preparation on the menu — a direct translation of the Argentine parrilla philosophy to the Calle 8 kitchen.
"I ordered the churrasco and the croquetas — both were exceptional. The meat was perfectly cooked and the chimichurri was bright and herbaceous." — Roger R., Google
Salmon
$26 – $29Pan-seared salmon with a caramelized crust and a delicate, flaky interior. Served with a seasonal accompaniment that changes to reflect the kitchen's current priorities. The salmon at Lo D'Alex is the most-recommended main for guests dining lighter — clean, precise, and finished with the same attention as every other plate leaving the kitchen.
Risotto
$21 – $25Lo D'Alex's most surprising main — a Northern Italian preparation executed with the patience and technique the dish demands. Arborio rice cooked to perfect al dente with a seasonal addition (mushroom, seafood, or truffle, depending on availability). The risotto consistently impresses guests who didn't expect to find it on a Latin-inspired menu, which is precisely the point.
Share 3–4 appetizers, then order individual mains. The jarrete or tomahawk feeds two comfortably. Add a shared dessert to close. Budget $80–$130 per person with cocktails — and book at least 48 hours ahead on weekends.
Does Lo D'Alex Miami Have a Lunch Menu?
Executive Lunch — Monday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm
The same kitchen. The same ingredient quality. The same world-inspired philosophy. A curated, accessible menu that lets you experience everything Lo D'Alex can do without waiting for dinner. The best business lunch on Calle 8 — and one of the best in Miami.
The executive lunch at Lo D'Alex is the restaurant's best-kept weekday secret. Offered Monday through Friday from 12pm to 4pm, it delivers the full ambition of the Lo D'Alex kitchen in a format calibrated for the midday appetite and schedule. The menu rotates to reflect what the kitchen is excited about — which means repeat visits during the week rarely feel repetitive.
For Miami professionals who treat where they have lunch as a reflection of how they work, Lo D'Alex is an obvious answer. The food is better. The service is better. The environment is better. The fact that it is available at lunch prices makes it, by any reasonable measure, an extraordinary value.
Desserts
The Lo D'Alex dessert program draws from the traditions of Spanish confectionery, French pastry technique, and the warm, generous flavor profiles of Latin American sweets. Every dessert is designed to be shared — a final act of the communal dining philosophy that opens with the appetizers.
- Coconut Flan — The classic Latin dessert executed with a precision that makes it unforgettable. Silky, trembling flan with a deep caramel and a coconut flavor that is present but never overwhelming.
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake — New York-style cheesecake with a tropical acidity from fresh passion fruit. The dessert that most clearly expresses Lo D'Alex's Latin-meets-world philosophy.
- Tres Leches — The quintessential Latin American sponge cake, soaked in three milks until impossibly moist. Topped with fresh cream and served slightly chilled.
- Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) — Slow-cooked arroz con leche with cinnamon and a drizzle of condensed milk. The dessert you didn't know you were going to order until someone at the next table got it.
Two or three desserts for a table of four, ordered with the last cocktail of the evening, is the authentic Lo D'Alex way to close an extraordinary meal.
What Does It Cost to Eat at Lo D'Alex Miami?
Appetizers run $9–$19. Mains run $21–$38 (tomahawk at market price). Signature cocktails are $18 each. A typical dinner for two with shared appetizers, individual mains, and two cocktails each comes to $100–$160 all in. For a special occasion — tomahawk, full appetizer spread, bottle, desserts — budget $200+ for two. The executive lunch offers the most accessible entry point into the Lo D'Alex experience.
What 3,976 Google Reviewers Say About the Food
"The food here is outstanding — every dish was fresh and cooked to perfection, from the tuna tartare to the churrasco. The croquetas were addictive — we ordered two rounds. Honestly one of the best meals I've had in Miami."
"The pulpo was cooked to perfection — I was impressed with how tender it was inside and charred on the outside. And their tuna tartare is incredible — the best I've had in Miami."
"I ordered the churrasco and the croquetas — both were exceptional. The meat was perfectly cooked and the chimichurri was bright and herbaceous. Will 100% be back."
"Their tuna tartare is incredible — the best I've had in Miami. Highly recommend. The whole meal was flawless. This place is going to be a Miami staple."
