Some may call it an obsession, but I like to think that I have a healthy fascination with la frita cubana, the 1930s Cuban street food dish. They were originally sold from small carts similar in size ...

A taste of the Magic City comes alive in a tall, refreshing mojito, but another Cuban import packs the same punch. The kind that transports the rich history, beloved memories, and one-of-a-kind sazón ...

Surprising literally no one, a made-in-South Florida original — the frita Cubana at El Mago de Las Fritas in Miami — has clinched the best hamburger in the state of Florida. That’s if you ask Food + ...

Few hot sandwiches have the malleability of a delicious burger. Whether it's in the ingredients, techniques, toppings, or a combination of all three, each burger maker can craft their unique spin. It ...

For this week’s What’s the Best?, we turn to Miami comfort-food blogger Sef Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast. He keeps a running tab of the top Cuban-style fritas — seasoned cheeseburgers topped with ...

I was giddy heading to the west side of Miami to El Mago de las Fritas, a small restaurant that specializes in one of my favorite Cuban creations: the frita Cubana. You’ll hear it called the “Cuban ...

South Florida is home to a feast of fritas. An import from Cuba, fritas cubanas are a greasier twist on the hamburger, a seasoned ground-beef patty sometimes blended with chorizo and pork, then topped ...

Combine beef and pork, and mix loosely using your hands in a large mixing bowl. Separate the meat mixture in half. The weight should be 6oz for each patty. 4-inch round cookie cutters can be used to ...

El Rey de Las Fritas, or the King of Fries, is a title we’d all like to hold one day. Until then, we’ll just have to make do with eating at El Rey de Las Fritas, a Little Havana spot known for its ...

A taste of the Magic City comes alive in a tall, refreshing mojito, but another Cuban import packs the same punch. The kind that transports the rich history, beloved memories, and one-of-a-kind sazón ...