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"Black-and-white tiles on the floor and brightly painted walls in this former garage create a lively vibe; Mambo’s makes tostones filled with shrimp and pico de gallo by pressing tostones into small cups and frying them to a crisp. The pork tamale is delicious but very filling, so opt instead for the picadillo, a beef hash in tomato with onions and olives. The lechón asado is roasted then lightly crisped on the flat-top before they sauce it with a thick, heavy garlic mojo." - Alejandro Benes