Mofongo Restaurant Calle 8 - Review - Little Havana - Miami - The Infatuation

"The maximalist plating on display at this Calle Ocho spot can sometimes be a red flag. But the glistening (and gigantic) chuleta kan kan that arrives perched on a sword is also crispy and juicy. Take the hint from the giant pilón out front and order mofongo. We like the trifongo, which has a blend of green plantains, sweet plantains, and yuca mashed together. Top it with churasco and punchy garlic sauce. Though Mofongo is one of the shinier Puerto Rican restaurants in Miami, you can still show up in jean shorts and Havainas for lunch and no one will care. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Bacalaito Frito We like that the batter is mixed with cilantro. It gives these thin cod fritters a freshness. It’s an easy starter to share with a hungry group. PlayMute video credit: Mariana Trabanino Chuleta Kan Kan The only thing that could make the chuleta kan kan’s presentation more surreal is if it came out of the kitchen with “Ride of The Valkyries” playing in the background. Still, it’s pretty grandiose as is. The huge chuleta is juicy, with crisp edges, and it’s a battle to finish. Thankfully, it makes good leftovers. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Trifongo Churrasco Ordering mofongo at Mofongo is mandatory. Ordering trifongo is strongly encouraged. Do that and you get a perfect mix of salty yuca and sweet plantain. Get it with churrasco and garlic sauce—our server’s favorite (and now ours too). photo credit: Mariana Trabanino" - Mariana Trabanino