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| - Miami Beach Grill has been on my radar for timmmeeeeeeee! I saw them pop up on Instagram of all places and then as if my keystrokes were being monitored, they popped up all over my Yelp feed. Long have I been searching for a decent Cubano sandwich since my local spot shut down. Today I finally got to pay them a visit.
I was surprised when I figured out where they were located, they're in the Tuscany Plaza right out front of Vaughan Mills Mall - damn as if this plaza needed more great food, it basically has everything good you could want, and now Latin American eats! Boom sucka!
I should mention that just because they're claiming Miami beach status doesn't mean that they're strictly Cuban. Heck no! I learned today that their staff and food are basically a rainbow of Latin American countries and their various cuisine all wrapped up into one. Worth noting that they're also killing it on the private dining buyouts and the catering gigs so if you have a special occasion coming up I think they'd be a legit choice!
Today was basically me living my own version of Sophies Choice, having to choose between Miami Short Ribs and my long sought after Cubano Sammy. Instead of choosing I ordered both... #fatguyproblems.
The Miami short ribs were super flavourful, however, I found the meat to be a touch thin compared to other short ribs I've had. It comes with two sides, and both the vegetable rice and the black beans with corn were AMAZING! All in it was 11.99 for this dish I believe and while it ate like comfort food it was actually pretty healthy if you manage your own portions - lord knows they don't and they're super generous.
The Cubano was legit, roasted pork, with the pickles and mustard on a bun grilled to perfection on a flat top. It came with a side as well so I went with the salad. I had a couple of bites of the sandwich so I would be able to comment on it but I'm saving this for my dinner tonight. My one critique was that the roasted pork had gone a little dry (maybe too long in the chafing dish?) There were parts that were still very succulent. I'd be inclined to ask when they roast the pork and then be there right away to get this when everything is fresh fresh.
Overall, a great experience only made better by their generous Yelp Check-in offer of 20% your order! I can't wait to come back for more!
Eatcrest Out
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