A-Mari-Mix in my Hometown of Westchester, Florida

Usually, I’m the one driving, which makes it difficult to scope out new spots to stop & eat at. Luckily, my cousin Fred was driving, which meant I could sit back and enjoy the ride around Westchester.

All of a sudden, I spotted out of the corner of my eye a restaurant I had never noticed before, A-Mari-Mix Fresh Mex Fusion (9700 Southwest 24th Street). We had just had lunch, so we weren’t stopping in, but the next day was wide open.

I knew what I was eating after checking out their menu online. The one thing I didn’t expect was a Specials board for the day. For my first visit, I figured I would stick to the regular menu.

A-Mari-Mix Fresh Mex Fusion has become my go-to restaurant for every occasion. Imagine if you mixed Mexican & Cuban food then added a Miami twist. The menu isn’t very big but there is much love and care to all of their dishes.

Some A-Mari-Mix Tips

Since that first visit, I’ve been back countless times. Here are some tips I can give to first-time visitors:

Order something with ropa vieja (marinated shredded beef); they’re all good.
The fish tacos are mesmerizing and slightly spicy but worth it. If you can’t handle the heat, then let them virginize it for you.
The chicken fajitas were my thing for a while but now I’m into the quesadillas.
The pineapple buffalo sauce is the way to go with the chicken wings. Heads up though, I think they’re going to be removed from the menu soon.
Wash down your meal with housemade soft-serve ice cream (fingers crossed for horchata) and a chocolada, yes chocolate flavored espresso.

P.S.: Remember the specials board. Be on the lookout for Raja Fries, they are 🔥.