Miami Squeeze - Roadside Juice Bar + Top Falafel!

Let's say you were trying out falafel in Miami for the very first time, and wanted only to try the very best. In this hypothetical contest, you have two options: Maoz Vegetarian, which gets huge taste and flavor points for their zesty, perfectly peppery falafel balls (slung out daily by the thousands factory-line style in their South Beach restaurant), is a strong contender.   But for truly beefy, spicy, divinely crispy and fresh falafel, Miami Squeeze gets the title for top garbanzo bean fryer.

       

This hip roadside juice bar creates stuffed, and I mean stuffed (like packed and filled to every wheaty corner stuffed) falafel pitas that runneth over with those delectable green balls + tomato salad, romaine lettuce and homemade hummus. 

   

Their unique location along West Dixie Highway on the southern edge of Aventura has a pleasant open-air bar vibe, except it's fresh juices and blended smoothies flowing from the tap. There is lemon and herb infused water placed around in pitchers for your complimentary refreshment, and - no stinginess here!- their house made sauces and dressings are served all-you-can-squeeze style in large condiment bottles. 

It's a good thing, because their balsamic and tahini dressings are seriously creamy, delicious creations and one small cup of each is not nearly enough. 

The balsamic vinaigrette is especially recommended - thick,smooth and tangy, it is a perfect complement to the falafel, or with any of the other entrees for that matter. The vegan-friendly menu features dozens of healthy wraps, sandwiches and platters, from veggie burgers to a full-on vegetable platter. Plus their smoothie list looks pretty fantastic - I want to take a whirl on the Blue Marlin Smoothie next time I stop by.

                        

 But the real attraction here is that amazing falafel. If there is better fried mashed chickpea ball in Miami-Dade County, I don't know what it is. And frankly I don't want to know, because I've discovered Miami Squeeze Juice Bar and it has my falafel-loving heart. You could say it's my main squeeze.