Chefs On The Run in Homestead

Chefs on the Run had been around for almost two years when I finally mustered up the energy to drive to Homestead. The word on the street had been building about Chef Jodrick’s burgers.

Chef Jodrick Ujaque, Owner of Chefs On The Run in Homestead, Florida
Chef Jodrick Ujaque, Owner of Chefs On The Run

Coincidentally, my bud Cari, aka Fatgirl Hedonist, called to ask if I’d like to accompany her to Knaus Berry Farm, the legendary seasonal market. I replied with a “Yes.” The only stipulation being that we hit up Chefs on the Run for lunch.

After having to wait around for Cari to pick her strawberries at Knaus Berry Farm, we headed out. I was excited and hungry, and I only had a tasty cheese bread roll in my stomach holding me over.

There’s only one parking space available in front when we arrive. It involves parallel parking, which is at the top of my kryptonite list. Chefs on the Run is a cozy spot with about 30 seats. The walls are covered with local art for sale, which is a nice touch.

What to Eat at Chefs on the Run?

Herb Butter Bread from Chefs on the Run in Homestead, Florida
Herb Butter Bread for Starters

I had already scoped out the menu online and was ready to order. Cari was a bit on the sick side and was all about getting soup. There was no soup, so she had to settle for the Habanero Chicken and Pinchos, which I ordered from the apps part of the menu, aka Pa Picar.

Surullitos with Criolla Sauce from Chefs on the Run in Homestead, Florida
Surullitos with Criolla Sauce

There was no settling here as the Habanero Chicken was beyond excellent, with a just-right buttery habanero sauce (not too spicy) and a side of blue cheese mousse sauce.

Habanero Butter Chicken from Chefs On The Run in Homestead, Florida
Habanero Butter Chicken
Chicken and Churrasco Skewers from Chefs on the Run in Homestead, Florida
Chicken & Churrasco Skewers with BBQ Sauce

The chicken & churrasco pinchos (skewers) were good, too, but I would have preferred the BBQ sauce on the side to control how much each one had. I assumed they would come that way, but we know what happens when you assume.

Which Burger Should I Eat?

Chef La Burger from Chefs On The Run in Homestead, Florida
Chef La Burger

Fries from Chefs On The Run in Homestead, Florida
Fries

My first thought was the Habanero Burger, but two spicy dishes are not the way to start your day. Well, not every day, at least. I’m glad I chose the Chef La Burger (grilled onions, sharp provolone cheese, hot pastrami & creole mustard on a Challah roll). It’s beautiful, it is.

One bite and boom, there it was, an explosion! Chef La Burger is well constructed with some equally great ingredients. The creole mustard tied the pastrami to the burger perfectly. Chef Jodrick nailed it.

Tripleta from Chefs On The Run in Homestead, Florida
Tripleta

There’s a Tripleta, or as it should be known…another religious experience. I have a hard time deciding between Chef La Burger and Tripleta, so I usually eat one at the restaurant and take the other to go for dinner.

Chef Jodrick and his wife Jessica at the 2017 Hamburger House Party

In 2017, Chefs on the Run won the People’s Choice Award at my Hamburger House Party, a well-deserved accolade.

P.S.: Cari had Hummus, one of the few items I have banned from this site, “Thou shalt not be photographed.

Chefs on the Run
10 E Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL
(305) 245-0085

Website – https://chefsontheruninhomestead.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chefsontherun
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ChefsontheRunAssortedCuisine

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED

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