January 13, 2013

I Felt In Love With Mercadito In Midtown All Over Again

Life gets boring sometimes and I count with food for that extra kick. I know pretty much every restaurant in Miami but to find a good brunch in this city is hard. I live across the street from Mercadito (I know, I am lucky). The restaurant options in Midtown are restricted (at least for a foodie like me), and Mercadito has always delivered. So here I am back with my husband long story), actually I have been married for 10 years and although my husband doesn't like to go out to eat (can you believe that?), I always drag him here and there and lately he has been so good, he comes with me to different restaurants, doesn't complain and just pretends he is having a good time (but I know he can't wait for the check to arrive to go back home). Well, he is a computer guy, he enjoys working in our apartment overlooking Miami and order food from Sakaya Kitchen (not me).

It was a beautiful Sunday morning, fresh air for a change as I hate Miami in the summer but now is when every Miamian feels it's worth to suffer the heat for 6 months.

Now at Mercadito they have a pretty good deal for brunch and this is a great choice on a city that lacks good brunch options. For $18 you get a family style brunch where you can choose three items for the table, then order one drink per person. They call it the "perfect hangover cure" and it is just that!

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Carnitas Hash

This dish was both delicate and delicious. It had a bed of crispy potato, braised pork to perfection with a fried egg on top and sauteed onions. The pork was salty, juicy and crispy all at the same and the egg was done to my taste.

What I love about Mercadito Midtown is that the service is fast, the place is clean and the attention from the managers is impeccable. As we were leaving, a band was starting to play (yes, a live band believe it or not).