Cubanidad 1885 opens the first of four Latin comfort food restaurants | Eater Vegas

"A Cuban-inspired casual spot drawing on Ybor City flavors and presenting “Latin comfort food,” this small Apache Center storefront (about 935 square feet) is run by the Buddhakai Group with Cuban-born chef Dennis Martinez Miranda crafting a menu built for takeout and delivery. Expect snacks like empanadas, croquettes, pastelitos Cubanos, vegan Cuban nachos and pa' picars; sandwich variations that put Miami, Tampa and Havana spins on the Cuban sandwich alongside a signature 1885 cheeseburger and a croquette sandwich featuring roasted pork on a potato bun; and entrée plates served with rice and sides such as frijoles negros and plantains with protein options of shredded beef, roasted lechón-style pork or fried pork. Desserts include homemade flan and tres leches, and a collection of imported Cuban sodas rounds out the offerings. The operation is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., emphasizes take-out and delivery due to limited indoor space, and has announced plans to expand to Henderson (near Rainbow and the 215) and North Las Vegas." - Bradley Martin