"This North Miami Beach restaurant is in a tiny strip mall behind a Taco Bell. The takeout-only spot is often packed, but the line moves swiftly as customers grab boxes of fritay, stews, and other Creole dishes. If you’re running short on time, get something from the steam counter, like a solid legim or mayi kole (cornmeal and bean stew), and you’ll be out in minutes. They also have buttery baked pate, rich Creole bread, and a locally made Haitian grapefruit preserve (chadèk). The service is quick and friendly. The fritay takes a little longer since everything is fried to order, but it’s worth the wait." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino, carlos c olaechea