Tanya Jo's Cheesesteak Shop Opens in Overtown
The new Miami restaurant surpassed its initial opening day sales goals by over 100 percent.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Tanya Jo's officially opened its doors in Miami's Overtown neighborhood in October 2026. The new eatery exceeded expectations by selling 200 cheesesteaks on its first day.
Why it matters
The restaurant was launched by owner Siddiq Kancey to increase the availability of cheesesteaks in Miami. The business utilizes a storefront space previously owned by Kancey's family to establish a presence in the area.
The restaurant sold 200 cheesesteaks on its opening day, significantly outpacing the initial goal of 80 units. Located at 801 NW Third Ave., Suite 101, the business operates from Wednesday through Saturday.
The players
Siddiq Kancey
The 30-year-old entrepreneur is a graduate of Gulliver Preparatory Academy and Howard University who previously founded a restaurant venture in Los Angeles.
Tanya Jo's
This new restaurant is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami and serves cheesesteaks.
The details
Entrepreneur Siddiq Kancey opened the shop to bring his vision of a cheesesteak destination to Overtown. Kancey brings experience to the venture after previously launching a House of Wings location in Los Angeles in 2023.
Timeline
Siddiq Kancey graduated from Gulliver Preparatory Academy in 2014.
Siddiq Kancey graduated from Howard University in 2018.
The entrepreneur launched House of Wings in Los Angeles in 2023.
Tanya Jo's opened its doors in Overtown in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The opening of Tanya Jo's follows a pattern set by recent entrepreneurs aiming to revitalize local storefronts in Miami's historic neighborhoods. This launch highlights the continued investment in the local food scene within urban areas like Overtown.
Local residents and visitors can access the restaurant from Wednesday through Saturday, with late-night hours planned for the future. The business currently operates from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
The takeaway
The success of Tanya Jo's opening day suggests strong local demand for specialty sandwich shops in the Overtown district. Residents should keep an eye on the shop's hours as the owner explores options to extend operations into the night.
Further reading
For more on new local businesses, check out the latest updates in Miami Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Herald.
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