If Miami brunch had a cool, conscious, mezcal-sipping older cousin—it would be Los Félix perched in Coconut Grove. With a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star (yes, they earned both), this spot isn’t just about delicious dishes; it’s about the why behind every bite. That’s because they grind heritage corn daily using a traditional nixtamalization process, work directly with small Mexican farmers, and highlight seasonal ingredients with reverence.
Even their menu reads like a thoughtful letter to Mexican culinary heritage, filled with call-outs honoring their sourcing practices and the ingredients’ stories. It’s educational, but in the way that makes you feel cooler for knowing. And that’s all part of the company culture of Grassfed Culture Hospitality, the team behind this, Krüs Kitchen and ZeyZey; where grit, sustainability, and having fun are just a few of their core principles.
The brunch lineup is lean, mean, and delicious, being served every Sunday and Saturday. Guacamole & Totopos is a perfect starter—creamy, zesty guac, paired with freshly fried heirloom corn chips that taste like someone’s abuela made them with love and lard. The Daily Catch Crudo is minimalist, briny, bright, and a boldly refreshing dish that sings with citrus and coastal flair. Egg Tostada looks like no other as scrambled eggs are finished and seared in a broiler, sitting fluffy above avocado, pickled red onions and a hazelnut macha salsa that is a flavor bomb.
Chicken Tamale is another stunner where juicy chicken is wrapped and slathered with two different moles that’ll make you pause mid-convo. To finish, we have not your average Pancake made masa, thick, fluffy, and nutty topped with grass-fed butter and Vermont maple syrup on the side. I immediately tried to make it at home the following day.
You know when a Negroni isn’t red but still slaps? That’s the Los Félix way. In keeping with their ethos, they’ve ditched Campari due to artificial red dye. The result? Lennox Drive, a herbaceous take that’s just as bitter and balanced. Every cocktail on the brunch list is creative, clean, and crushable. Whether you go for a tequila and fino sherry Paloma Pilar or the white sesame and tamarind flavored margarita dubbed Roselita, they’re all deeply layered and wildly drinkable. And yes, I tried them all (don’t judge—it was research).
Brunch at Los Félix isn’t about bottomless mimosas or mountains of bacon. It’s about intention, culture, and flavor that tells a story. Just make sure to bring a friend who knows how to share. You’ll want to order one of everything.