Tropical Supermarket, Miami

Strolling through the streets of Miami Beach, driving around in Coral Gables or exploring the nooks and crannies of Little Havana, you can’t help but notice the distinctly Latin flavor of South Florida. From churros to sweetly delightful dulce de leche; guava paste to crunchy plantain chips; palito (sesame sticks) to panela (unrefined whole cane sugar), the variety of mouthwatering foods will make you want to risk going over your airline’s baggage limits. And, happily, you can get them all and more at one store that is a piece of history.

For a genuine Latin food shopping experience, head to Tropical Supermarket and you will be overcome by a sense of nostalgia for an era predating corporate supermarket chains. With a wide range of products from Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions around the world, Tropical Supermarket has become a go-to destination for residents looking for specialty ingredients, fresh produce, and high-quality meats and seafood.

Business hours: Monday-Saturday, 7am-10pm; Sunday, 7am-9pm.