Spanish Wines in Little Havana's Shadow
Miami · Miami · Spanish · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 20, 2026
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The wine list at Sra. Martinez does what you'd hope from a Spanish-leaning spot in Miami: it leans into Iberian producers without getting precious about it. The selection sits comfortably in that middle zone—not trying to be a wine bar, not phoning it in with the usual suspects. There's enough here to work with.
The list skews predictably Spanish with a solid showing from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, plus some Albariño and Verdejo for the white wine crowd sweating through Miami humidity. You'll find recognizable producers like Marqués de Cáceres and Condado de Haza, but also some smaller bodegas that show someone on the buying end cares a little. The French and Italian sections feel like afterthoughts—a few safe Burgundies, some Tuscan reds—but that's fine when the Spanish backbone is this strong. What's missing: any real depth in sherry or Cava, which feels like a missed opportunity for a restaurant trading on Spanish credibility.
The glass pour program is functional but not thrilling. You've got your Albariño, a Tempranillo or two, maybe a Garnacha if you're lucky. Rotation seems slow—these bottles stick around for a while. The pours are generous enough and priced reasonably for Miami, but don't expect weekly changes or staff hand-selling the new arrival from Galicia.
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva — $58
Classic Rioja that drinks like it costs twice as much—structured, elegant, and food-friendly with real aging potential still in the bottle
Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos del Bierzo
Most people skip Bierzo for Rioja, but this Mencía is all wild berry and mountain herbs—lighter, more interesting, and made by one of Spain's most respected winemakers
Any house Cava over $45
Miami markup on Spanish bubbles gets aggressive fast, and you're better off spending that money on a proper Rioja or asking what's available by the glass
Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques + Pulpo a la Gallega
Galician octopus demands Galician wine—this Mencía blend has the bright acidity and subtle minerality to cut through olive oil and paprika without overpowering delicate seafood
The Bottom Line
Sra. Martinez isn't going to blow your mind with rare allocations or sommelier theatrics, but it's a reliable spot for Spanish wines that won't wreck your wallet. Come for the paella, stay for the Rioja, and you'll be fine.
Miami · Miami · Mediterranean
Casa Neos earns its Wine Spectator nod with a focused, well-executed list guided by someone who clearly knows wine — just know the markups are Miami-level and plan accordingly. Send a friend here who wants a serious wine experience alongside serious Mediterranean food; they won't leave disappointed.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Brickell · Miami · Mexican
Chateau ZZ's is the kind of place where the setting does half the work and the sommeliers do the other half — if you let them. The list may not be adventurous, but it's professionally managed, properly stored, and served in a room that makes even a straightforward Chardonnay feel like an event.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Miami · Miami · Steak house
Hereford Grill earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence on the back of a respectable, if predictable, California-focused cellar that does exactly one thing well: getting a serious Cab on the table next to a serious steak. If you're hunting for discovery or value, look elsewhere — but if you want a classic steakhouse wine experience with Venezuelan flair on the plate, this delivers.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Miami · Miami · Italian, Steakhouse
Sofia is a polished Italian-steakhouse with real ambition behind the wine list — the Italian producers are legit and the Wednesday half-price night is one of the better deals in Miami. Just go in knowing you're paying for the room as much as the wine, and order accordingly.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
Miami · Miami · American
Michael's Genuine earned its Wine Spectator nod with a French-focused list that's more considered than most Miami restaurants bother to be. It's not a destination wine experience, but it's a genuinely reliable place to drink well while eating well — and in this city, that counts for a lot.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
South Beach · Miami · Asian
Lucky Cat earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence on the strength of solid French producers, even if the list plays it a bit safe for a restaurant this loud and bold. Send a friend here for Champagne and sashimi — just don't expect the wine program to keep up with the room's ambition.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Bethesda · Bethesda · Spanish
Spanish Diner Bethesda is a wildcard: a laid-back all-day spot with a wine list that has no business being this interesting. The markups keep it from being a destination wine play, but if you're in Bethesda and want to drink actual Spain with your tapas, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bethesda · Bethesda · Spanish
Jaleo Bethesda is the rare restaurant where the wine list actually matches the food program — Spanish through and through, fairly priced, and staffed by people who can walk you through it. Come on a Wednesday, order a bottle of Tondonia, and let someone else drive home.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
King · Portland · Spanish
Urdaneta isn't trying to run a wine bar — it's trying to run a great Spanish tapas spot, and the wine list earns its keep by staying honest to that mission. If you care about drinking something that actually makes sense with your food, this list delivers.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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