Armando's Caribe

Update: The paella is still an amazing dish here, this time we got paella de mariscos. Same perfectly executed rice, seafood, and flavor. Molcajete was unbelievable. I am in love. No, really, you need to try this. It's not on the menu, you have to ask for it. Chorizo, steak, shrimp, cactus leaf, grilled queso, poblano, onion, peppers, with rice and black beans on the side and flour tortillas. Served in a screaming hot volcanic rock bowl so it is still boiling when it gets to the table. Others in our party had Bistec a la Parrilla, Quesadillas, and Tacos. The attention to the plates is great, no matter the dish! Swing by and check Armando's Caribe out! Maybe even say hello to Armando! (After all, he is a real person!) ‐------------------------------------------------------------------------Our first visit will not be our last. Paella is one of those dishes that can be open to interpretation by region and Armando's Caribe has two. We got the Paella Valencia and it was great! One of the things I do not like of many paella is when the rice is done more like a risotto, but this had some tooth to it that was very satisfying. Cazuela de Mariscos here rivals one of my favorite dishes, Pollo a lo Macho at Mifflin's House. The Cazuela de Mariscos seasoning was well balanced, the seafood was added to the dish at the appropriate times to not be overcooked, and if there were any mussels that didn't open, they were NOT on my plate! Bravo! (Sorry, being brought a plate with unopened mussels, clams, etc annoys me greatly) The loaf of Cuban bread was warm and perfect for sopping up the broth in the skillet. Lobster tacos were very tasty, no rubbery lobster here! A good plate with rice and beans. Fajitas... our party had two different styles, all of it great! And if you are wondering about size, they were big enough to split. Of course, all the fajita goodness you expect, but with an eye and care for presentation to draw you in. Speaking of big enough to split, the Cuban sandwich is that as well. With sides and the appetizers earlier, nobody was leaving hungry. Armando stopped by for a couple words, he is also a VW guy! He has opened a Taqueria in what was the Sonic... just a short walk across the parking lot from Armando's Caribe... hmmmm...

Wow! What a surprise! We just were driving by and decided to give Armando’s a try. We started with the tostones, they were amazing! Best tostones I’ve had! We had the fish tacos and carnitas. Best we have had in the area! Staff was friendly, and the restaurant is beautiful and clean. Can’t wait to try their taqueria Nextdoor too!

Armandos is known for its Paella and Cuban Sandwiches and the food doesn’t disappoint. The quantities are good and the prices are reasonable. We had the Seafood Paella, Arroz Con Pollo, Tacos and Yuca Fries and everything was good but nothing outstanding. It has limited patio seating and service is good. I would recommend this place.