Jumbo's

Jumbo's aint your typical 24-hour soul food joint, they've been doing it for over 50 years and it shows, they've perfected the good ole' Southern cookin' right in the heart of Miami. Located in a rather dicey neighborhood of Miami, Jumbo's is a one of kind place where clients can indulge in a home-cooked style meal in a rather informal setting. The staff is very welcoming and once you are seated you are immediately drawn in by the smells coming from the fryers in the the kitchen. However, after a long, relaxing day at the beach, my appetite was calling for some fresh seafood and the seafood here did not disappoint. I ventured away from the fish sandwich and started off with a cup (read enough for at least two) of the chicken noodle soup that made me wish it snowed in South Florida. The broth was incredibly savory and made perfect for dipping the toasted buns which were served as a very much needed snack. After a very satisfying cup of soup, I was ready to venture my appetite towards bigger and better things. One bite from the fried shrimp, and I had completely lost track of what area of town I was eating in (read Liberty City!). The plump shrimp are slightly breaded and then precision-fried for a truly irresistible taste and smell. All of the entrees on the menu are served with a choice of two side dishes and on this occasion I could not resist opting for the mac and cheese and the home made French fries. Both sides lived up well beyond their expectations, the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy and would make even James L. Kraft stand up in his grave and ask for seconds. If you choose to venture away from my recommendations and with such an enticing menu who could blame you if you did, one thing you absolutely MUST have is the flop, a concoction of half iced tea and half lemonade, with enough sugar kick to keep your blood sugar level at an all time high! PLease note that if your looking to eat healthly Jumbo's aint the place for you as I'm sure that even the side salad is deep fried and when you've gotten the frying down to a science you might as well fry everything in site! You don't have to worry about leaving home without your Visa, Jumbo's prices are down to earth and the check won't put a hamper in your wallet. Just make sure that you park your car within view of the restaurant's panoramic windows. See more pictures of our adventures at Jumbo's here.

Jumbo's Restaurant

7501 NW 7th Avenue 3
Miami, FL 33150
(305) 751-4267