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| - After years of hearing that I *need* to dine at Smoke, I finally found the perfect opportunity on a recent chilly Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. My friend and I stopped in for lunch and joined a couple of other solo diners at the large, wooden bar situated in the middle of the room. The smoky smell that hits you as soon as you walk in is downright intoxicating. Smoke offers a very broad menu and I thought I was going to have trouble deciding on what to get, until the bartender shared the day's specials with us. There were several options but I blacked out as soon as the words "Cuban taco" left his mouth. Two of my absolute favorite foods in one delicious mashup? Umm YES PLEASE. While we waited for our food, my friend and I each sipped on a house gin cocktail. I was impressed with the taste and serving size and thought it aligned well with the $12 price tag.
The Cuban taco was everything I could've hoped and dreamed for. Honestly, this needs to be on the regular menu. I somehow managed to snap a photo of it for my Snapchat story before digging in, and I got SO many inquiries as to where I was. The taco was pressed just like a real Cuban should be, making it somewhat of a quesadilla. Everything inside, from the meat to the pickles, was perfectly portioned and flavorful. The taco itself was the just the right size for a lunch that wasn't overly filling. I wanted to try the mac and cheese but I'm watching my carb intake (wahh) and thought better of it... this time at least. Instead, my friend and I shared the broccolini and corn with brisket which was quite good!
I definitely see why people love this place and I'm glad I finally got to check it out without a 2 hour wait standing in my way.
Loved my meal, loved the cocktails... but for the love of God, put that Cuban taco on the menu!
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