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Casa Monarca Brings Authentic Mexican Food to the Oakland Park Area

Authentic Mexican cuisine consists of some of the most flavorful, savory dishes there are, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love Mexican food? Next time you and your friends are craving Mexican food, head over to Casa Monarca at the South East corner of Federal Highway and Oakland Park Boulevard. Casa Monarca is an authentic […]

Jenny With The Pot is Serving Up The Best Birria Tacos in South Florida

Are you and your friends looking for a local business to support while satisfying your cravings for Taco Tuesday? Jenny With The Pot has you covered. With a name inspired by the one and only Jennifer Lopez (Jenny From the Block), freshly crafted birria tacos by the talented chef Jennifer, and an authentic recipe that […]

Where to Go for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo 2021 is nearly here! While many sipped homemade margaritas on their porches last year, people are starting to feel more confident about safely venturing out. With more restaurants having safety measures down and a large population freshly vaccinated, many are ready to party this year. Here is a list of ways to […]

La Mexicana Taco Bar: More than Just Tacos!

Hidden in Wilton Manors, just outside of Oakland Park, at the Wilton Yard at 2430 NE 13th Ave is a little gem, known as La Mexicana Taco Bar.  Pronounced La Meh-hee-ka-naIt this little gem is much more than a simple taco bar. It offers a unique dining experience with quality food, a picturesque ambiance and music.  On their […]

Hacienda El Sol: Latin Mix Menu in Oakland Park

Three years ago, longtime friends, Wendy Lemus and Yuri Rodriguez, opened La Hacienda del Sol, American Latin Grill on the corner restaurant of Dixie Highway and Commercial Boulevard.  The story is similar to many people in South Florida: They are foreigners who have come to the United States looking for a better life and opportunity. […]

The Yard: Where Food, Nature and Eclectic Vibes Meet

To be perfectly honest, when my editor asked me to write this article, I didn’t want to and put it off for a month. I wasn’t being lazy, I was being selfish, and I admit it. It’s not that I don’t want people to know about an amazing place where you can eat anything from […]

Las Chonitas Mexican Restaurant: As Authentic As It Gets

For as far back as our nation can remember, people have immigrated to the United States of America in search of new beginnings, opportunity, and prosperity. Thousands of people have traveled from their homes often leaving everything they’ve ever known behind. People have come here searching for opportunities for themselves, but more so for their […]

El Guanaco: A Little Hidden Gem in Oakland Park

I have a friend who raved to me about a little hidden (or not so hidden) gem in Oakland Park: El Guanaco. I had to look it up on Google. If you do a Google search for El Guanaco, you will see the picture of a small establishment. You will see their business hours and […]

Tortilleria Mexicana: Authentic Tortillas in Oakland Park

As many of us from Oakland Park, you may have noticed Tortilleria Mexicana located at 4115 N Dixie Hwy in Oakland Park and thought it was a specialized supermarket with authentic goods from Mexico – which is correct! However, there is so much more to know about Tortilleria Mexicana. Coincidently, my husband and I have […]

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