Toston Burger is what I’m talking about! Fried plantain instead of bread embraces this clever and fresh take on an ordinary burger. Topped with Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and homemade cilantro sauce will keep you from eating the same old burger again. Pincho Factory in Coral Gables is a great spot for lunch and early…
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Arroz Con Pollo
Down and dirty Cuban food is not hard to find in Miami but how do you know when it’s good Cuban food? Casa Larios in South Miami is that Cuban restaurant that makes great Cuban food better. The arroz con pollo was prepared with chicken served on a bed of yellow saffron rice. The chicken…
Gas and Tapas in One Place!
Tostones de Mariscos is what this tapa is called. It’s actually plantain filled with fresh seafood. Tender and warm inside a mashed plantain. The drizzle sauce frames this tapa nicely too. El Carajo is truly a surprise of a restaurant. Hidden at a typical gas station that has been transformed into a Spanish restaurant inside. Don’t miss…
Mofongolicious is what it is!
This flavorful and textured dish will make you go Latin! It consist of fried green plantains mashed to perfection with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. You can have it with pork rinds (traditional) or in this case, shrimp in a creole sauce with a kick. What’s amazing about this dish is that it’s always consistent…
The Salivating Pic 