Dee Dee's island relatives bring the conch frequently, which is torn from the shell hours before delivery, pounded to tenderness and mixed with her special batter, a family recipe.
They serve up some of the most authentic tacos, burritos, tortas and tamales around. And all for about $5 a meal. Tortas ring in at $6.99, burritos at $4.99 and soft or crunchy tacos are $1.99 each.
It's the specialty sandwiches that shine. Priced beyond fair, many -- including the regulars' favorite #13 -- have enough ingredients to make a four-course meal, but are still less than $10 each.
A range of specialty dogs priced from $3-6, such as the Korean, with kimchee, red onion, and Asian mustard, and the gyro, with a lamb hot dog topped with tzatziki, feta cheese, onion, and garlic.
Their signature dish is chicken 'n' waffles, yet the menu also features a variety of comfort foods and ethnic-focused fare all priced under $10, plus unique pasta dishes including lobster fettuccine.
Sashimi starts at just 95 cents, ten hand rolls priced at $3.50, and most à la carte rolls under $10, including the unique kimchee roll that features conch, spinach, asparagus, and cucumber for $8.50.
The bargains are best during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., when $1 sliders are offered alongside $4 hard-to-find specialty craft draft beers and $5 sangrias and wine by the glass.
It's Cuban-style street food for take-out. Grab a bag of fresh-fried mariquitas (crisp plantain chips), empanadas, and papas rellenas (meat-stuffed potato balls), ranging from $1.39 to $1.69 each.
They've taken poutine to the next level, adding gourmet toppings. Choose from lobster, smoked meat, BBQ pulled pork, chicken, braised beef brisket, sausage, bacon, veggies and sauces to drench it with
Nothing on the menu costs more than $5.50. Yes, you read that right. Even the "Triple Hi Cheeseburger" -- with three patties, a divine melted cheese sauce, and all the fixings -- is only $5.45.
