If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you know that Puerto Ricans are more interested than ever before in being added as the 51st state of the union. In an effort to be better acquainted with our potential soon-to-be fellow citizens, I sought out a Puerto Rican restaurant in Dayton - because is there any better way to get to know a culture than to eat their food, right?
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you know that Puerto Ricans are more interested than ever before in being added as the 51st state of the union. This is interesting news to any fan of United States history because you would have to be approximately 63 years old to remember when the last states were added.
In an effort to be better acquainted with our potential soon-to-be fellow citizens, I sought out a Puerto Rican restaurant in Dayton - because is there any better way to get to know a culture than to eat their food, right?
I found Antojitos Criollos on Linden Avenue and after just one visit I am in love with Puerto Rican cuisine.
I ordered the Mofongo Mixto (both cassava and plantains mixed together) with shrimp and I was surprised at the amount of garlic they were able to cram into the mixture. It was completely amazing and almost spicy with garlic! My husband ordered a roasted pork dish with the Mofongo de Yuca (cassava only) and loved every bite. My sister's friend ordered the Samples (a mixed plate of appetizers) and they were all amazing, especially the cassava balls in the dipping sauce they provide with the dish. When we asked what the strange, pink sauce was, they said it was ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together but it was obviously a lot more involved than that with spices and probably some extra ingredients.
One interesting bonus I noticed while waiting for our food was that not one person in the restaurant except for our group was speaking English. If you've ever traveled, you know that the seriously good and 100% authentic restaurants have a similar trend. Also, I want to add that the parking is very limited, so we just parked across the street at the shopping center and walked across.
If you're looking to try something new or uncover a hidden dining gem in Dayton, it doesn't get much more hidden than this quaint Puerto Rican restaurant.
