Mesa's BBQ

"It is a shame I don’t have any pictures but I do recommend this place to anyone I can. Their Moro is the best and a must is the plantain fufu, the tamales are really good and I always get their buñuelos. I have been buying food here for years and will continue to buy, if you are having a party or gathering and don’t feel like cooking this is the place to go."

"Went there to bc my mom wanted food from there of course I did not get any for my husband nor I. That place just turned my stomach so I dropped it off at my mom’s house and bought ours elsewhere I personally would not eat from there. Sorry Mesa you are not to my standards!!!"

"Mesa BBQ has been a longstanding establishment from my childhood. They offer reasonably priced Cuban cuisine that comes in generous portions. Their dishes are expertly seasoned, and their rice is consistently cooked to perfection – neither mushy nor undercooked. With competitive prices, particularly for catering services, they provide fast and friendly customer service. It's an excellent choice for an affordable lunch or a family dinner option."

"Michelín chef to be??? The most delicious Cuban food in Miami!! Shakes were awesome! Themed with Cuban pictures and wooden chairs! I wanted to give it only 4 starts because of the very loud noise of someone butchering on a metal table but the food was so delicious I thought it deserved the whole 5!"

"Considering the length of time I have lived/worked in Miami, I think some might call me a Miamian. Even though my Spanish needs a lot of work, I have tried to find out more about local i.e. Cuban cuisine. That being said, I have tried to eat at a variety of Cuban restaurants, from the touristy to the hole in the wall establishments. After this weekend, I think it's safe to say I may have found the best Cuban food in Miami. On the edge of Hialeah, is the gem called Mesa's BBQ. Upon entering the building, there is a small outdoor seating area and a large take away window. The smell of roasted meat and the sounds of fresh lechon being cut into manageable parts greet you as you walk through the door into indoor restaurant. I had to work with my best Spanish to communicate with the staff, but one of the waiters was kind enough to help me through my struggles. We started with some freshly made pineapple juice, perfect for the heat that was building outside. Next, we ordered the Costillas de Cerdo ( Baby Back Ribs) con arroz amarillo (yellow rice with pieces of pork) and a traditional dish called fufu, which is pounded half ripe plantains, with deep fried chicharron (pork belly) pieces on the top. We also ordered a side of the chicharron and yuca (cassava). The chicharron was the best I ever had. There was a great balance of meat and fat, and it was perfectly fried so that it was crunchy but not stiff. It was salty enough that paired excellently with the semi sweetness of the fufu. The ribs were roasted to perfection. The meat fell off the bone and was seasoned, I think with Mojo, which is a citrus based marinade used for many Cuban meat dishes. The portions were huge and easily shareable, even though you probably wouldn't want to, because of how good it all tasted. Even though I was stuffed, I had to try the Buñuelos (pound and fried yuca in a light syrup with anise) for dessert. They were amazing!!! I plan to brush up on my Spanish a little and head back down there with the rest of my family for more of the most delicious Cuban food I have ever eaten. Hope to see you there."