"The family-owned casual restaurant, located just off the long stretch of Bellaire, serves up authentic and comforting Cuban cuisine. Classics such as the ropa vieja, shredded beef cooked in tomato and wine sauce, and the El Cubano or Cuban sandwich, stuffed with ham, pork, swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, all hit the spot. A side of the mariquitas — crispy fried plantain chips with garlic sauce — is a must-order." - Minh Truong, Sean Hekmat