The chef, who owns Sakaya Kitchen and
As diners sipped on mango agua fresca and Wynwood La Rubia, servers passed around a cart filled with small bites. Hales is taking a page out of the dim sum book, figuring that hungry people can choose a few small items while waiting for their meals. "We're located in downtown, and a lot of people are either stressed and hungry from a long workday or need a quick lunch. They can just choose a few dishes from the cart and go or have an item or two before their meal arrives." The cart was loaded with pairs of oysters served with a
Appetizers included the vegan nosh ($8), a large tray filled with hearty house-made corn chips and a trio of dips — hummus, cashew crema, and pepita. Mixed with the salsas provided on each table, it's more than enough for a table to share for the duration of the meal.
Shakshuka ($10) is served in an earthenware crock. A runny egg lies on a bed of cheese and piquant tomato sauce, accompanied by warm tortillas. It's a messy, hot, playful dish.
Centro tacos are served individually and include camarón ($6); la gringa, with al pastor, Oaxaca cheese, and pineapple ($4); Florida gator
Of course, no meal is complete without dessert. The
Centro Taco is open Monday through Saturday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Brunch will begin mid-August.
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