Marina’s Bistro and Rum Bar is a comfy little spot that not too long ago opened within the coronary heart of Uptown. Bringing the colourful flavors of Puerto Rico, proprietor and chef Eric Roldan, has created a menu that highlights the perfect of his native delicacies, incorporating sustainable and regionally sourced components to offer a novel eating expertise.
The succinct menu options basic dishes from the island, together with Mofongos, Arroz con Gondules, and Tostones, alongside a collection of handcrafted, (largely) rum-based cocktails that complement the meals.
After ushering diners to a quaint desk within the quaint, tropically embellished restaurant, the kitchen shortly brings out a basket of fried plantains and a serving to of probably the most heavenly guava butter you’ll ever devour. We couldn’t get sufficient of the candy and easy schmear and requested to take residence a bath of it to unfold on as many meals as doable. It’s really a present that retains on giving!
Freshen the palate with the Ensalada de Aguacate, a evenly seasoned amalgamation of just-ripe avocado and tomato with zesty bites of chopped purple onion. This salad is a good way to begin your meat-heavy meal at Marina’s.
Between the principle entrees and the mofongos, diners have the liberty to decide on their most well-liked meat. Nevertheless, we’re going to be trustworthy and say there’s actually just one choice: the pork. The Lechon Asado or roasted pork, is marinated and served piping sizzling in a citrus mojo. Whether or not you select to get pleasure from it as an entrée or with mofongo (your alternative of deep-fried plantain or yucca mashed with garlic and home seasonings), will probably be the dish that you simply’ll be spreading the nice phrase about!
If pork isn’t your factor, the Pollo Al Ajillo or garlic hen, is the subsequent most suitable option! Served in a garlicky inventory, this can fill you up sooner than you assume. We loved it warmed up in a tortilla the subsequent day and it was simply as scrumptious!
By means of a little bit of confusion between us and the employees, we didn’t find yourself taking residence the Quesitos Con Salsa Guava o Fresa (cheesecake rolls together with your alternative of guava or strawberry sauce). If it’s nonetheless on the menu subsequent time, you already know we’re ensuring we get it!
Marina’s Bistro & Rum Bar is tucked into a little bit purchasing middle on the nook of Magnolia and Wilson in Uptown. They welcome visitors for lunch and dinner starting at 11am, Tuesday by means of Sunday.
