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    Madrecita's Bistro Restaurant

    4.3 (16 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Shoania V.

    This one of the definite go to's at the Yellow Green Farmers Market. I might be a little biased because I'm Hispanic but I love the fact they have a different menu every visit. I'm a big fan of plantains (tostones) and they always have something like tostones with garlic shrimp, tostone burger, etc. They catered my nephews birthday party and the ropa vieja (shredded beef) was to die for. The owners are so kind, they treat you like family there.

    HectorandJess L.

    The owners are wonderful people and their food is prepared fresh. We tried the lechon sandwich and mofongo with chicharon. Everything was excellent and large portions. When you come here. Try the limonade drink!! Squeezed fresh and refreshing

    Pork tacos.... yummmmm
    Katie M.

    The food and service was amazing!!! Ordered food @ J. Wakefield and will definitely be coming to Hollywood for more!

    Jose R.

    Lord! My wife saw this spot at the farmers market and said I have to try their food. I was being stubborn and went to buy something else. We get into our car and my wife opens up her Styrofoam plate and Baby Jesús did it smell so good! I looked at my chicken sandwich with the saddest look on my face while shaking my head. Of course I had to try it. I took one bite of the Yuca with Chicaron and I had to stop the car and pull over. It was like my soul came out of my body, hugged me and whispered thank you into my ear. We came here again today and ordered the same as last time, only thing different was the rice. The best is that they give you so much food! Thank you! My wife and us will be regulars for sure, and we both wish you the best!

    Chastity D.

    Hands down the best Cuban food EVER!!! So fresh, so flavorful, so good! I can't get over how every bite is packed with flavor and seasoning. The owners are so dedicated to their food and treat you like family. Will definitely be back to try more food!

    Adie P.

    This place is amazing! The portions are huge, the food is MADE TO ORDER & to perfection! I'm not a fan of the traditional fried rice but I became an instant fan to the pineapple fried rice with chicken and pork! The jibarito sandwich (fried green plantains replace the bread) was AWESOME! I highly recommend this place!

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    Such awesome service and delicious food today! Very flavorful rice, mofongo, and pork! I'm going to be craving it

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    Delicious in every sense a must try at the Yellow and green farmers market the first thing you walk buy definitely coming again

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    Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant - Flan

    Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant

    4.4(461 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Omg I can't wait to return to this place. Came in late last…read morenight and needed to eat. Lucky made it an hour and a half before they closed. The staff were so welcoming and the environment was stunning. Was a nice surprise for being in a strip mall space. Ended up getting a few things. A cocktail a flight of sangria as drinks Then an app was a chorizo croquette. For main got the Cuban and the Ropa Vieja Both were fantastic. The services was amazing to top it off. I would highly suggest if you are looking for some delicious eats and great vibes.

    Beautiful restaurant, especially considering it is a strip mall...not usually a situation to…read morecelebrate, but they made it so here! The hostess was polite and soft spoken, sat us straight away and made a couple of suggestions. Our server was not soft spoken, but was a joy to talk with. Even under the burden of the afternoon rush, she was great. We ordered, and shared 3 dishes. None were disappointing and all were beautifully plated and prepared to perfection. My favor was the Tropical Ceviche and my wife loved the Ropa Vieja. The Cuban Combination appetizer was so good, I wish I had ordered it as my entree. We enjoy mojitos with our meal and with desert I favored the Cuban coffee while my wife enjoyed an Espresso Martini and key lime pie. If you are into good quality Cuban food, excellent coffee and a pleasant sitting, you should definitely stop in and enjoy!

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    Table bread covered in some garlic

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    El Bayú de Wela Sara.

    El Bayú de Wela Sara.

    4.4(382 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    What happened??!! Just got there and it's closed!! Signs off!! This hurts my soulll!! Hands down…read morethe best Puerto Rican food in south Florida

    In short : Come for the authentic Puerto Rican comida and stay for the beautiful atmosphere…read more It was my father's birthday and I wanted to take him for Puerto Rican food. He is Puerto Rican :) and we do cook some but not all of it . Anyway... Backstory: Chef Iram Ayala was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This is considered Jibaro territory and they are known to be great cooks ! He has worked in many high end hotels such at The Breakers, Ritz Carlton etc. He started in the Hollywood farmers market and his comida became so popular that he opened this restaurant in honor of his grandmother Sara. Wela is short for Abuela which means grandmother in Spanish . Atmosphere: it's a tiny space located directly off Hollywood blvd but hard to miss because of the colorful storefront. Inside it feels as if you are stepping in Puerto Rico. Taino artwork is all over the walls ( Taínos are the indigenous people that all Puerto Ricans descended from). It's breathtaking. Appetizer: We ordered beef empanadillas (what Ricans call empanadas ) , Alcapurrias, and croquetas de mofongo. The empanadillas were fresh and came with a mayo ketchup sauce. Alcapurrias are specific to PR cuisine and they are a plantain fritter stuffed with whatever meat you desire . We had beef and they disappeared instantly . The croquetas stole the show in my opinion. They are unique in that they are made out of mofongo, stuffed with cheese (or whatever you want ) and served with a guava salsa. They were fire! Get these! Dinner: My father had the chuletas with arroz con gondules , my son and nephew both had steak and I had a pernil mofongo. Let me just take a moment to say this mofongo was probably one of the best I've had in a looonnngggg time . It wasn't dry.. it was so flavorful and the pernil was amazing. I had to stop myself for eating it all. Everyone liked their meats but the arroz con gondules was a bit lacking . It could've had more gondules and some green olives and/or pork. I'm used to My dad and Abuelita making it so flavorful so my standards are high on that side dish. For dessert we had the homemade tres leches . It was light , almost too light . Service was good.. our waitress was very nice. Overall I would definitely come back again.. Especially when they have their live music .

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    El Bayú de Wela Sara. - Esó es nuestro proposito que se sientan en casa . thanks so much for your support

    Esó es nuestro proposito que se sientan en casa . thanks so much for your support

    El Bayú de Wela Sara. - Aqui empezamos!! We started here and now find us at  downtown Hollywood

    Aqui empezamos!! We started here and now find us at downtown Hollywood

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    Little Havana Restaurant

    4.2(971 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Excellent food, service and decor but the seats/ chairs were not so comfortable when we were there…read more Very worth going back for the food and atmosphere both. Service was first rate and moderate cost for the quality. Very nice clean toilets also so important. Well worth the trip.

    Needed to do errands in North Miami, so Little Havana came up as a place to go for Cubanos. It has…read morethree locations in Miami, with this one in North Miami being the original, opened in 1991. We dined in, and the visit blew away the food from the previous week. I really like Cuban sandwiches, so will be something my brother and I keep seeking out during short visits to Miami. We had a one-day rental car, so found Little Havana Restaurant, coming a bit after peak lunch time. It's on a major street, with surface angled parking in the back. There are a lot of wild birds in the area, with their guano being everywhere outside. It's a big dining area inside, and we were immediately directed to a prime location with views of their small lush adjacent green space, and the birds that live there. Elizabeth was our server, with water and complementary rolls being immediately offered by helpers. She and her team were great throughout, offering suggestions and bringing the food nice and hot. We ordered off the Happy Hour menu (11:30 - 18:00 M-F) and the Lunch Special Menu (11:30 - 16:00). We were greatly satisfied with every dish Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, appetizer size ($14.99) - 5 jumbo tail-on shrimp, sauteed in a scampi type sauce. It's what you expect when you douse good shrimp with a butter garlic sauce. The appetizer does not come with rice/beans, but we had plenty of it from the other dishes...loved spooning the sauce over the rice while eating. Roast Pork Lunch ($12.99) - what a deal. A dish of pulled pork with a big piece of fried pork skin on top...reminded me of the Filipino lechon, or even the Hawaiian kalua pork, with the tenderness of the mean. It came with a big scoop of rice and a bowl of red beans. Lamb Shank ($18.49) - This was recommended by Elizabeth when asked by my brother, what he shouldn't miss. It's a Cuban special, cooked in wine sauce. It was a big piece, still on the bone, coming with a big plate of rice and fried plantains. He enjoyed it, though he was struggling a bit at the end. Cuban Sandwich ($12.49) - A full size Cuban sandwich, cut in half. It had been grilled on a sandwich press with a little oil, resulting in the cuban bread being crispy at the top. It had the right mix of that same delicious pulled pork, along with ham, melted swiss, mustard and pickle slices. It was very good, great value for the price. Paying was done at the top, and we intentionally did not take any leftovers. There is a framed newspaper article from 1991 in the lobby, where you can read more about their origins.

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    Little Havana Restaurant - Inside looking out

    Inside looking out

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    Little Havana Restaurant

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