Suárez Bakery & Barra

10 Charlotte Comfort Food Restaurants | Eater Carolinas

"While chilly temperatures linger and the promise of palm trees remains oh so far away, Suarez Bakery and Barra brings a Miami-style escape to Charlotteans who crave a taste of Cuban comfort. The pastel-laden sister concept of Charlotte’s beloved Suarez Bakery shines a savory spotlight on the family’s roots. Alongside freshly pressed sandwiches like the classic Cuban, Medianoche and Elena Ruiz, all toasted on the signature bread, the menu features hearty bowls of mojo pork and ropa vieja, made with braised chuck roast, sofrito, and green olives. The rice bowls are served hot and layered with jasmine rice, traditionally seasoned black beans, pickled onions and golden-yellow maduros (translation: addicting, sweet fried plantains). Like most comfort food, the ingredients are simple, but the power to transport you to South Beach, or Havana, or wherever home is for you, is powerfully felt in each bite. Aprovecho." - Sara Akhavan