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"In Downey, where the largest number of Cuban residents in California live, Yolanda Florean makes sure dishes reflect authentic flavors; the chicken is the way to go, and the bistec empanizado (Cuban version of chicken-fried steak) is excellent — squeeze lots of lime and put raw onions on it. The beans are among the best around, and both the arroz con pollo (chicken with yellow rice) and the ropa vieja (shredded beef stew) are exemplary." - Alejandro Benes