Mike Anderson’s BBQ

Barbecue is best done the hard way. Sauces and rubs should be made from scratch. Meats smoked for hours under the watchful eye of a pitmaster. Since 1981, that’s how the eponymous owner has preferred to do ‘cue. Ravenous crowds squeeze into tables and vinyl booths, and on a busy day, they spill out onto […]

Mike’s Gemini Twin

This Cedars bar is often labeled a dive bar, but there’s nothing shabby about Mike’s. Here a refreshing cross of swanky and unpretentious collides with a stripper pole and hot dogs. The bar has a pool table and darts; a ciggie machine and management wears suits, which is said to be a nod to how […]

Milagro Taco Cantina

This second iteration of the once-popular taqueria, Tacos Mariachi, just a stone’s throw away from the original, reprised much of the menu along with a whole new slate of ceviche tostadas and a shrimp burger that comes topped with chicharron crumbles and a jalapeño glaze. The standards include a filet of smoked salmon wrapped in […]

Milo Butterfingers

Well, hello, darlin’. It’s so nice to see you again. Milo Butterfingers recently changed ownership and took a little time for itself to get one of those deep plane face lifts: We’re not sure what was involved or even if we want to know, but damn, it looks fantastic. The original location was one of […]

Mio Nonno Trattoria

Just across the street from the American Airlines Center, this family-owned spot has great pasta, pizza, salads and bread (do NOT sleep on the focaccia) along with a big bar for any pre-concert or game nourishment. Heck, we’d go here without tickets to an event.

Miriam Cocina Latina

This lovely space just across from Klyde Warren Park is the work of Miriam Jimenez, a chef who creates Mexican cuisine, as well as some dishes from her native Dominican Republic. There they offer shared plates, tacos, enchiladas, and desserts from Mexico; all thoughtfully presented with mix of authenticity and creativity. Service is always impeccable, […]

Mis Cazuelas

A terrific find for some of the best in Tex-Mex, emphasis on the Mex. Everything is fresh, the gorditas are especially good, and the homemade tortillas are not to be missed under any circumstances.

Miss Chi Vietnamese

While the rest of the noodle fanatics chase ramen around the country, you might think about settling in with a warm bowl of pho. It’s lighter, brighter and when it’s done well is one of best soups to be found. It’s also a lot cheaper. Miss Chi in the Preston Center is a good place […]

Mister O1 Pizza

This pizzeria is original from Miami, by way of master pizza chef Renato Viola, who was raised in southern Italy and started learning the ways of making pizza at age 11. He moved to Miami under the O1 visa category for his “extraordinary artistic ability.” Hence the name. The salads are served in large bowls […]

The Mitchell

Downtown’s glamorous gold-themed bar can be a place for a big, romantic night out, or it can be a quick place to crash after a show. The Mitchell is versatile, and that extends to the enormous liquor selection – including dozens of gins; order a martini and they’ll ask which you want – and the […]