One thing that I admire about Charlotte is its diverse ray of Latin dishes across the city. Whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Colombian, Cuban – Charlotte has it. One of my favorite dishes can be found here: El Puro Cuban Restaurant. The menu has some of your Cuban classics but something about the Ropa Vieja brings me back everytime; pair it with a piña colada ($16) and it’s like a match made in heaven. The environment plus the live music makes it seem like you teleported to one of Miami’s hottest Cuban places. The soft brisket paired with this fresh tomato sauce (with a nice kick of heat) just melts in your mouth – I’m a cook but there’s just some dishes I can’t even master myself. Then you have the Cuban beans, rice and sweet plantains that make the perfect side dishes.
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