Enki Cigars

If you smoke cigars anywhere near Palmetto Bay, Enki Cigars is a name you'll hear again and again, and for good reason. This is one of the highest-regarded cigar shops in the area, the kind of place where people settle in, light up, and stay a while. Regulars talk about the calm, friendly atmosphere as much as the smokes themselves, and it's not unusual to hear that Karel will make you a coffee just the way you like it while you talk blends. Karel Martinez is the man behind the counter, and locals will tell you he knows his stuff cold.

Ask about the different lines and he'll walk you through the blends without rushing you. The house cigars have a real following: people rave about the ENKI Habano, the Origin, and the Ometepe blends, including an Ometepe barber pole that more than one person here calls unforgettable. Beyond the Enki lines, the shop carries premium brands too, so there's plenty to explore whether you know exactly what you want or you're leaning on a recommendation. The word around Palmetto Bay is that the selection is deep and the prices are fair.

One visitor from New York bought a box of toro corojos, loved them, and is planning to have more shipped up north, which tells you plenty about how people feel once they've tried what's here. Others simply call it the best cigar spot they've been to, and they've been to a lot. More than a store, folks treat this like a club. The service is warm, the conversation is good, and Karel has a way of making newcomers feel like regulars.

If you're looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a quality cigar in Palmetto Bay, this one comes highly recommended.