MIAMI – Halloween is just around the corner, and South Florida is embracing the season with flavorful, spooky-themed experiences.
From vibrant Día de los Muertos celebrations at Toro Toro in downtown Miami to the year-round wickedness of Plantation’s Wicked Bread, these local spots are casting a spell on food lovers.
Toro Toro’s Día de los Muertos Feast
In downtown Miami, Toro Toro, a Pan-Latin steakhouse, is offering a special menu in honor of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that celebrates life and remembers loved ones who have passed away.
This vibrant and deeply rooted cultural tradition, observed from Oct.1 through Nov. 3, is being celebrated at the restaurant through festive décor, authentic flavors, and a menu designed to honor the heritage of the holiday.
Toro Toro’s Executive Chef, Victor Rosales, explained the significance of the menu, saying, “We bring the food, flavors, and beverages that [the deceased] enjoyed when they were alive. Whatever they liked, we cook and we put it on the table for them.”
This reflection of Mexican culture is woven into every dish, with offerings like filete en salsa negra and chile ancho relleno, along with a fusion of traditional Pan-Latin cuisine.
The restaurant’s dining room is transformed with brightly colored decorations, sugar skulls, and candlelit altars, creating an atmosphere that immerses diners in the spirit of Día de los Muertos.
“We put a lot of love into it, and put together an amazing menu and dishes that compile our flavors and we try to elevate them,” Rosales added.
Diners can enjoy this unique culinary experience all month long, with the special menu available until Nov. 3.
Wicked Bread’s Scary-Good Treats
Over in Plantation, Wicked Bread is serving up something a little different—a bakery where Halloween reigns supreme all year long.
Known for their signature cinnamon bread drizzled with cream cheese icing, Wicked Bread adds a fun, spooky twist to their creations, keeping the Halloween vibe alive even outside the holiday season.
Eddie Diaz, co-owner of Wicked Bread, explained their vision for the bakery: “We didn’t want to be just another bakery. We wanted to be the first Wicked Bread, and we wanted to be something different.”
The result is a bakery where visitors can find playful and inventive treats like cinnamon bread topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, bacon, or peanut butter and Oreos, all while surrounded by Halloween-themed décor, including potions, vampire blood, and spooky mischiefs painted along the walls.
“We love seeing people’s reactions when they take their first bite,” said Betty Diaz, co-owner of Wicked Bread. “When they open their eyes wide or roll their eyes back, that’s how we know they like it.”
The bakery’s creativity extends beyond the food and into its design. While the scent of freshly baked cinnamon bread fills the air, customers are treated to a visual feast that makes the experience feel like stepping into a Halloween wonderland. And it’s not just for the spooky season—Wicked Bread has made Halloween an everyday celebration with monthly additions to their already tempting menu.
A Halloween Treat for Foodies
Both Toro Toro and Wicked Bread offer foodies a taste of Halloween in their own unique ways. Whether you’re looking to explore the rich traditions of Mexican heritage or satisfy your sweet tooth with inventive treats, these two South Florida spots promise to add a little magic to the season.
Día de los Muertos at Toro Toro runs until Nov. 3, while Wicked Bread continues its year-round Halloween theme with a new monthly treat.
For more information on hours and offerings, visit their websites at torotoromiami.com and wickedbread.com.