Fresh, Massive Bowls Right Across from FIU…read more If you are looking for a solid spot near Florida International University that moves beyond the standard fast-casual chain, The Green Chicken is a great find. It's located right across the road from campus, making it an easy win for students or anyone in Sweetwater looking for a reliable, healthy-ish meal. The interior is pretty standard--a nondescript, counter-service setup designed for efficiency. However, the outdoor seating area is where this place really shines. It is well-shaded and shielded from the Florida sun, creating an inviting space whether you're meeting up with friends or need a spot to pop open the laptop and get some work done. The menu is surprisingly expansive, but the best way to describe the experience, at least for what I ordered, is an elevated Chipotle bowl. I went with the Jerk Chicken bowl over black beans (no rice). The Chicken had a nice, clean flavor. It wasn't seasoned to the extreme, so if you're looking for a massive spice kick, you might want to ask for extra sauce, but the quality of the meat was clear. The black beans were cooked perfectly, and all the veggie add-ins were crisp and fresh. The staff here is incredibly friendly and they clearly pride themselves on the "heavy hand"--the portions are huge. You definitely won't leave hungry. It's a great local alternative when you want something fresh, fast, and substantial.

I ordered via Grubhub, so I can't say anything about the restaurant. I received the food still hot…read morewhich was great! I got the Regular Chicken Lunch Bowl. The portion was big which I liked. The flavors were delicious! The spice es level was perfect! I really loved my bowl and will be ordering again because it also feels fresh. 100% recommended!!

Love their chicken pesto "panino", teas, and the tea/coffee spice rack along the side of the…read morecounter in the back. Their teas come in huge bowl-size cups that weigh too much for one hand -- definitely enough to last you throughout a 2-hour catch-up with friends, lol! The ambiance is serene, and has a tall shelf stocked with books for all you bookworms out there (like me). The service was over the top too. Definitely deserves a do-over :)

i love you forever special tea, thank you for getting me through college…read more i would come almost everyday for boba and the vegan coco curry bowl

If you're looking for dressing soup then this is your place. The amount of dressing they put is…read moreextremely excessive. It's pretty pricey to not get a good salad. I had to pat the salad with paper towels several times as shown in the pictures. I did not enjoy it and it was disgusting to be honest. Didn't have the time to take it back so I had to extrapolate the lettuce and topping from all the dressings. Also in the picture you see the pool of dressing still sitting at the bottom. Don't waste your time and money here.

I never gave this place a chance until my last semester. One of my biggest college regrets cause…read morethis place is awesome! So many options to mix & match from but I always getting the same exact thing every time. Try the Thai Crunch Salad Wrap with both sesame and spicy peanut sauce and add cilantro. THANK ME LATER! If they would change from pickled jalapeños to fresh jalapeños I'd probably add those in too!

WOW! This place is amazing.... I love any type of bowl place and I can honestly say this was better…read morethan any chipotle, bolay, and pollo tropical. The bowl was fresh and seasoned wonderfully

Wayyy better than chipotle. I got a chicken bowl with with a bunch of ingredients. Everything…read moretasted high quality and fresh. The cilantro garlic sauce is really good. The price is decent for the size of portions. Service was quick. I ate inside , but seems like they do a lot of their business online orders. There wasn't much seating and there wasn't even a large menu, only the little paper version.

Amazing poke spot. Busy for a reason. Super friendly staff…read moreand tons of options , you build your own bowl exactly how you want it. Fresh, fast, and hits every time. Right across from FIU. Definitely coming back.

Had the medium sushi rice bowl with tuna and salmon and pretty much every topping available! What a…read moredeal for such a large quantity! Not to mention the quality here is top notch. I love coming here for a feast! Belly is full and I am very happy. Will return again. Staff is always friendly and welcoming!

This is a small Argentinian market with a small cafe. There is a decent sized bakery/deli with…read moretons of goodies but there is also a full menu for breakfast and lunch/dinner. I think the prices are a little high but the place was still packed. We were able to snag a table for 4 and we ordered coffees and tea (came in a cute teapot with matching cup and saucer). We opted to share sandwiches de miga (9 small assorted was $23). Service was very friendly. We ordered at the counter and they brought our drinks to table. After lunch we perused the store and I bought my favorite cheese (cuartirolo), a nice baguette and some biscocho de grasa ( literally translates to lard crackers!). They are super yummy with the cheese. If you're in the area visit this lovely market. They have a full size butcher with all sorts of meats priced very reasonably.

Graziano's is everywhere, and they're all pretty great from my experience. This one on Bird Rd has…read moregreat parking, both for the restaurant and the market section. The mercado has a great wine selection, a bakery section, an extensive selection of empanadas, and you can order lunch entree and sit down in a nice area to eat. This time I came for the empanadas, and they didn't disappoint. I had the meat empanadas, the chicken, and the ham and cheese. The Meat empanadas have mildly seasoned ground beat with things like visible caramelized onions, raisins, and a small amount of chopped hard boiled eggs (traditional ingredient). The crust is very nicely executed, shinny, crunchy, and tasty. The Chicken empanada wasn't my favorite. They used very mildly season shredded white meat chicken that is not juicy at all. It was bordering on dry, but I did go early so I imagine that it only gets dryer in the afternoon. The Ham and Cheese empanada was excellent--just the right amount of ham and cheese. there are no surprises in this one. They also make a great churrasco and steak sandwich. I've had both. I would skip the Cuernitos, which are horns-shaped small breads that are too dense here. The flavor is on point, but I recommend passing on them unless you're going to take them home and heat them up before eating them.

After the Avocalada, this is my second-favorite smoothie flavor. It contains oatmeal and almonds,…read morewhich make the consistency a bit thicker, yet very nutritious.

Just opened on the FIU Campus and is a great stop For lunch…read more I usually get a wrap and a smoothie which comes out to about $12 and is very filling. The smoothies are large and they have a wide wide variety. Sometimes get a little busy, but they move quickly.

This is an amazing place for healthy food. Tasty, healthy food, just wanted to repeat…read more I ordered in through Grubhub, and I am picky, no sauce, no ice, add this but not that. I feel the service gets an excellent 5 stars from me. My order is always perfect, and the food is fresh. I ordered last night and had some this morning for breakfast. The telephone number does not work. So if you are hungry - hurry up and get you' some! Thank you for reading!

If you want a healthy salad, this is the place to go! It had Romain lettuce, egg, mozzarella, and…read morethe best chipotle and honey mustard dressing I have ever ha woman who took my order was very nice and thorough! It is in the mall so if you want a good healthy meal, this is the place to go!

My friends and I stopped here as our last meal before we headed to the airport. Fantastic! Cute…read morelittle place, such a hidden gem. They have a pretty big menu, so everyone will find something they like. I had a breakfast sandwich in a croissant. It was huge! And the croissant was so good it made me want to buy some pastries to go. Everything was prepared fresh and you can tell! We also had some fresh juices that were delicious. The lady working there that day was very sweet! Stop by, you will enjoy your breakfast/lunch.

Cons: Our waitress was not bad, but when I went to pay, there was someone else who was very rude at…read morethe cash register. I tried to pay cash and the rest debit card, and she gave me attitude about it. No set menu for eggs with your food, has to be from the kids menu (potential for disaster), no water and took a while to get food besides the croissants, tight spot to eat inside. Pros: Definitely fills you up, the croissants we ate had Pistachio/Almond/Nutella and they were all great, must-haves for sure, coffee was good, good place to eat something small and quick with your coffee, our server was not bad but could been better.

Delicious Thai Food, good portions and very tasty food, from appetizers to dessert. Friendly and…read moreattentive staff, will absolutely be repeating. Hidden gem!

Wow. Hands down the best Thai place in Miami. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy with a strong,…read moreconsistent theme. Everyone there is also super friendly. I couldn't leave without being thanked by the entire staff before I walked out the door. The food. Oh my gosh, the food. The green curry with braised beef was the best curry I've had in Florida. Perfect spice level, not too sweet, buttery beef, fresh lemongrass, the list goes on. The Tom Yum had an amazing, tangy, umami flavor with juicy, savory shrimp. Last but not least, the Khao Soi had chicken crispier than KFC and juicier than a soup dumpling, all wrapped in a delicious sauce with perfectly cooked noodles. 10/10 experience.