Stacy L.
Yelp
Recently drove by their storefront/door with a folding table in the warehouse district next to 826 and placed an order for a Bro's #3 a few minutes before pulling up to their parking lot. It's a little hard to find, as the logo is on the inside of the door and not visible if you're driving north, but look for the "4631" on the building next to the impact window shop.
The order took about 30 minutes, and was served by a polite teenager who had me sign a quick waiver for the fuego tender I ordered. The food was fresh, but there weren't any napkins or plasticware available, nor a place to sit outside and have my meal hot. I drove it all the way home before digging in.
The crinkle fries were tasty, and had a little flavoring from the tender/sandwich seasoning. But I got a side of the bro ranch to dip them in, and it's definitely heavy on the sour cream and not ranch-y - I wasn't a fan, as the consistency is pretty thick.
The chicken sandwich (spice level: hot) was still crispy after the drive, and I really liked the pickles that came in the sandwich. The coleslaw was a little untraditional, and while it was tasty, most of it fell out of my sandwich as the cabbage was thickly diced. The spice level, for being regular hot, was actually a little spicier than I've come to expect in Miami. If I had gotten the extra hot, I probably would've been sweating a little into my sandwich. But as it is, hot has a really pleasant flavor and a solid heat - I'd say comparable to a Hattie B's "hot", from what I remember. Would be excellent with a beer, and for those who like spice but still like to taste your food, this is it.
Now for the fuego tender: it snuck up on me and my lips are still tingling twenty minutes later. I had to write this review to distract myself. First few bites, it's not super flavorful but more spicy dust - don't sniff your nose if you can avoid it, because I made that mistake and it burns the sinuses. It might be designed for masochists and the waiver is absolutely necessary. I only ate half because the sandwich/fries were really filling, but even if I only got the tender, probably couldn't eat the entire thing. But I really do like my spicy food - for reference for other spice-heads, I just barely survived the one chip challenge 5 minute timer. The fuego is not as bad as the chip, but I certainly wouldn't order it for its flavor. You're eating it to feel something in your soul. Or your bowels.
For the lack of Nashville hot chicken in Miami, Bro's certainly fills a need. But I probably wouldn't drive all the way to their storefront to pick it up for dinner. But if you spot them at Smorgasbord, take a chance!