Mums chicken with rice and black beans
This evening we ate at a restaurant called Rana Loca in Winston Salem on the corner of 4th and Spruce street it features Authentic Latin Cuisine my friends friend mentioned it to me she has a Cuban Dad and Spanish Mum and she said it was good. So of we went!, overall I really liked the place Winston Salem has been working really hard in the last few years to improve the downtown area, it now has upscale apartments, coffee shops and an independent cinema.
My hubby got Masita's a yummy pork dish with smashed plantains on the bottom.
I got fish tacos I have been meaning to eat these for ages and was not disappointed
My Dad got Swordfish and I learnt from the chef that dark parts of flesh is normal where the blood runs through as I was worried about a dark part, he he silly me
Empanadas ! so happy I found them right here where I live, the chef is from Miami so really gets this dish!
Crab cakes, nice and spicy with chopped Jalopeno
The Chef was lovely and was more than happy to answer my questions he also showed us what Yuca looks like and gave a fantastic tip he says he freezes it then adds directly to the fryer this makes it puff out and becomes nice and soft in the center.
For more details see their site and if your ever in Winston Salem check it out http://www.ranaloca.com/index.php
I love latin food! Growing up in Miami really allowed me to fully experience latin food. Your dishes look flavorful and delicious at he Rana Loca.
ReplyDeleteCuban, makes me want to put on my Mark Anthony CD and dance about! We used to eat more Cuban food when we were in Florida on vaca and in Dallas, but none here, only me :) I will put on the music and think of your food as I dance around making Salmon with Cilantro and some black beans!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute the guy got the recipe on the post below, gave me a giggle!
Nice place to dine with family. Love the presentation of the crab cakes!
ReplyDeleteI love Winston! What a cute town. All of the food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSo funny name in Spanish....mmm empanadas I don't know the filling but they look very good :)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Gera
all dishes look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent meal and variety of flavours! would so love to try them too!
ReplyDeleteSo many yummy dishes, looks great..
ReplyDeleteCheerful dishes with your family round! I can easily imagine how you enjoyed the time :)
ReplyDeleteEvery bit of it looks yummy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSeafood ones are my picks :D
ReplyDeleteI like the presentation of the crab cakes, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful dinner...sure you all enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteVelva: oh must have been fun growing up in Miami
ReplyDeleteChef E oh would love to see that he he
Pete:oh it was pretty thanks so much for stopping by
Joanne you will have to come visit one day
Gera thanks for telling me the meaning - Crazy Frog
Sonia smiles
Ruth come on over
Sushma lol
the lacquer spoon oh dreading when they leave tomorrow
Lea Ann my pleasure
Yasmeen oh I am with you love seafood
Anncoo oh they were
Gulmohar yep
The fish tacos look good. :-)
ReplyDeleteeverything looks so good - I would want a bite of everyones dish
ReplyDeleteAngie oh they were my fav lol
ReplyDeleteDoggyBloggy i know and in Winston too cool
My husband really loves Cuban food and everything here looks delicious Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, the food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteFor a town its size, W-S has some great restaurants. Have you been to Camel City Cafe, now downtown. I am working on empanadas (Spanish granny who grew up in Venezula is instructing) so I hope to have them soon!
ReplyDeleteYour dad was here! I'm sure you all enjoyed the meal very much. I love the tacos you're having...looks pretty yummy!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kristy
My most recent post was about trying to get good fish tacos in the south...and here it looks like there might be a spot to try in Winston! Well done! Of course, Winston is still further away than my kitchen. Who am I kidding? Curiousity will require that I go check it out. Thanks for the tip!
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