Chug’s Diner
Guava Cheese Pastelitos
Duck Croquetas – orange mustard, pickled onions, crackers
Abuela’s Plate – white rice, black beans, banana, chicharron
The Cuban-American Sandwich – candy ham, salami, lechon, swiss, mustard aioli, pickles, fries
Arroz Con Leche Blintz – blueberry
A part of Coconut Grove since 2021 Chug’s Diner can finest be summarized as an experiment in fusing Little Havana with an American Diner, and due to Chef Michael Beltran the house has since been awarded Bib Gourmand standing whereas creating a loyal following.
Open morning, midday and evening with an plentiful menu, peak hours matched by excessive volumes whether or not indoors or on the patio, company are suggested to reach early as Chug’s takes no reservations although because of a quick-fire kitchen queues are hardly ever a deterrent.
Staffed by a bilingual employees, tiny tables and cubicles adjoining a bar with seating, it’s with Espresso or Cocktails that many will decide to start with flaky Pastelitos or oilless Croquetas together with the signature with Orange Mustard and shredded Duck Meat.
“For Cubans, Chug’s is an adventurous tackle meals they grew up on. For Individuals, it’s a hybrid that makes previous favorites extra enjoyable and Caribbean flavors extra approachable” per Beltran, as correct an outline as might be imagined, these looking for custom can decide a Protein for Abuela’s Plate and though the outsized Forged-Iron Pancake is fashionable it must be no excuse to skip the Cuban on Toast or faultless Rice Pudding Blintzes.
www.chugsdiner.com
