Benny's Seafood Restaurant
In June 2009, Benny's Seafood Restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on the Food Network. The focus of the interview was to showcase the restaurant's Mofongo that consists of fried plantain mashed with garlic, pork rinds, salt and olive oil and a variation of seafood, fried chicken or beef steak. Benny's was established in 1994 and serves traditional Puerto Rican fare that reflects family traditions and recipes. This is a casual, family-friendly establishment that is located in a strip mall, so there is an abundance of free parking. Benny's Seafood Restaurant is opened every day except Monday.
Benny's Seafood Restaurant
2500 Southwest 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33165
305-227-1232
bennyseafood.com
Half Moon Empanadas
Half Moon Empanadas has a convenient location at the corner of Washington Ave. and 16th Street in Miami Beach. This casual eatery specializes in serving 17 different types of fried and baked, gourmet and traditional empanadas that include tuna, pork, and steak. All of the empanadas, which are stuffed pastries, are made fresh by hand, daily. This quaint eating destination is decorated in hues reminiscent of Puerto Rico with its red walls and lounge chairs and wood accents throughout the dining room. Half Moon Empanadas also offers guests catering and delivery services for additional fees.
Half Moon Empanadas
1616 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-5277
halfmoonempanadas.com
Mango's Tropical Cafe
Not only does Mango's Tropical Café serve Puerto Rican fare, but it is also a nightspot that has nightly Latin entertainment in the form of dancing and acts, such as Latin Connection and the Samba Show dance team. Space is available in three separate rooms for private events and gatherings. In addition to the seating area, there is a full-service bar and expansive dance floor for patrons. Dinner specialties include churrasco, which is grilled skirt steak (churrasco) that is topped with a garlic, lemon and scallion mojo and is served with white rice, homemade Latin-style black beans, golden fried sweet plantains (maduros) and chimmi churri sauce.
Mango's Tropical Cafe
900 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-4422
mangostropicalcafe.com
