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Redlands Eats - Cheap and Yummy

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Magdalena Dokic BK 3126272

Cuban SandwichI love living and selling real estate in the Miami Redlands.  And while there are great places to eat in the Redlands, and I will post about them, I am not posting about a place that is right in the Redlands right now. 

Latin American Cafeteria has several locations throughout Miami.  The closest one to the Redlands is the one on Eureka Drive (Just a few minutes east at 11370 SW 184th Street).  I still can't figure out if all the Miami Latin American restaurants have the same owner or are even related, but the two I've eaten at (this one and the one on Sunset) seem to have the same menu and generally the same atmosphere.  It's a no-frills type of place with a large counter and tables.  Fill your tummy quickly and pretty cheaply.

If you're ever visiting Miami, make sure you stop at a Latin American Cafeteria.  They have Cuban sandwiches not to be missed.  Their entrees are mostly between $5-$10.

Hungry for breakfast?  They have quite a few selections and most won't set you back more than a few dollars.  For only $2.99 you get eggs (tell them how you like 'em), bacon, ham or sausage, tater tots (not typical Cuban fare but still yummy) and toast.  Now, get this about the toast: it is not dry (has lots of butter on it) and it is not your traditional white bread.  Instead it is a huge piece of Cuban bread that has been split and toasted on the sandwich press.  Quite a treat...crunchy and delicious.  My kid added a cafe con leche ($1.35) so she could dunk her bread in it.  I'm not a dunker.  I ate it straight and crunchy.  Be prepared to skip lunch if you eat your whole breakfast.

If you don't speak Spanish you may have to work a little harder to order, but it's totally worth the effort!

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Maggie Dokic - Broker/Owner - Special Miami Homes

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Comments (18)

Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV
"Cheap and Yummy", two of my favorite words!  :oD!!  I do NOT speak Spanish but it sounds like it would be worth the extra effort.  I'm so hungry suddenly!!
May 09, 2007 02:19 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Sarah - you can always just point at the item on the menu.  As long as you have cash or a card, you're good to go =)
May 09, 2007 02:27 AM
Beth Butler
Beth Butler - Big Mouth Consulting - Miami, FL
Que Rico!  Think I'll have cuban food for lunch.
May 09, 2007 02:56 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Beth - hi! Speaking of lunch...I emailed Anita.  Still on?
May 09, 2007 02:59 AM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL

Did someone say bread? I am a bread addict! Oh that looks yummy! I just added a MANGO for desert!

May 09, 2007 03:03 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Lysa - the crunchy bread alone...mmm!  mmm!  I'm waiting for the mangoes on my trees, but I think I better go to Publix and pick one up.  It's a lot faster!
May 09, 2007 03:26 AM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Oooh all my favorite things - Yummy! Thanks for sharing our good Miami Redlands great eating spots!
May 09, 2007 04:36 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Hola Maggie-Oh, you are making me soooooo homesick!  The days of authentic cuban sandwiches, little cafe's and lets not forget the espresso, Miami style.  Can't say I can find these things in Daytona!  The best cuban sandwiches here are at Winn Dixie!  I can tell you when I am down there.........I am definitely heading your way!  Thanks Maggie..........love the photo of the sandwich!
May 09, 2007 04:43 AM
David A. Podgursky PA
THE PODGURSKY GROUP @ Re/Max Direct - Boynton Beach, FL
THE PODGURSKY GROUP - Make the Right Move!

I love Cuban sandwiches

would you believe I was just in Louisville, KY and the Cuban population there is exploding! must be the tobacco/cigar industry ties??  anyway - there are 3-4 good new cuban restaurants there

I like maduros (plantains and cigars)... and I love Cortaditos!

May 09, 2007 07:03 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Cyndee -  thanks for stopping by.  I just realized it's 2:30 and I haven't had lunch yet.  Wish I had a Cuban sandwich around!

Midori - It's funny how we take things for granted when they're so readily available, no?  I have a cousin in Louisiana (out in the boonies) who can't find platanos or black beans unless she heads to the big city.  When you get down here we'll have some Cuban sandwiches, batidos de mamey and top it off with a colada!

David - even with the spoiling you get from your chef wife =)  Cuban sandwiches are still cool.  You're back already from your trip?  That was fast!

May 09, 2007 07:05 AM
Beth Butler
Beth Butler - Big Mouth Consulting - Miami, FL
Maggie:  of course we are still on- I hear you are bringing your camera - i will be the one is the green hat!  Hasta manana.
May 09, 2007 09:15 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Beth - you're funny.  I had almost forgotten about the hat.  It would be hoot if you actually wore one.  It sounds like you have an awesome sense of humor.  Can't wait!
May 09, 2007 10:56 AM
Bob Carney
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD
Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent
I'm getting hungry...I hope they have numbers (like chinese restaurants) on the menu or pictures.  I will have the number 3 and 7 porfavor and una cervasa.  (ok that's all the spanish I know)
May 09, 2007 04:01 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Bob - I'm sorry I made it sound harder than it is.  =)  The menus have translations.  I'm impressed with your Spanish!
May 09, 2007 08:50 PM
Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX

Yummy, Yummy! I got a taste of Cuban food a few years ago at Gloria Estefan's Bongo's in Downtown Disney.

May 09, 2007 09:32 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Goor morning Danny!  I've not been to that one.  Florida is a perfect place for Cuban food.  I grew up on it and am still not sick of it!
May 09, 2007 09:34 PM
Valerie Baldwin
John L. Scott Sandy - Gresham, OR
Harvey, Gresham Oregon Real Estate
Maggie..it is late here, but your post is making me hungry!!!!  Yummy!!!  Cuban is delicious!
May 11, 2007 06:01 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Valerie - sorry to have done that!  Cuban food is tasty.  It's well seasoned but not spicy.  A lot of people who haven't tried it think all latin food is spicy but that's not the case. Thank goodness or I may not enjoy it as much!
May 11, 2007 08:10 PM