David LaHuta is scouting the Miami dining scene for us this week.
We may never answer the question of where to find Miami's best Cuban sandwich. After all, more than 700,000 Cuban Americans call Miami home.
In a culture that prides itself on succulent home-style cooking, there's a good chance you'll find more than one winner. But on a recent visit we uncovered a clear contender: David's Cafe II.
Open 24 hours a day, this South Beach staple has been serving classic Cuban cuisine since 1977. Looking for a bit of breakfast at four in the morning? Try a plate of scrambled eggs with diced ham and a cup of café con leche.
If it's dinner you're after, dig into a plate of sautéed shrimp prepared in a buttery garlic sauce or try the palomilla steak--rubbed with chopped garlic and marinated in fresh lime juice, it's pan fried and served with parsley and onion.
But we're there for the Cuban sandwich and David's does it right: Thinly sliced mojo-marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese and pickles served on crusty Cuban bread with a light spread of mustard. And be sure to order a side of plantain chips served with cilantro pesto and garlic dipping sauce.
If you've got room for more, wash all that down with a refreshing fruit shake made with milk, ice, sugar and a fresh fruit of your choice. (We like ours with papaya.) Just make sure you can still fit into your bathing suit when you're done.
Related Stories:
· David's Cafe II [Official Site]
· Miami Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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