1. Corn Masa Quesadillas at Mercadito

New Times' Best of Miami 2011 is out and, with this item, Short Order is officially done serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. After the jump, find our other choices. 1. Corn Masa Quesadillas at MercaditoThey look more like empanadas, but the corn masa...

By Lesley Elliott

June 22, 2011

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New Times' Best of Miami 2011 is out and, with this item, Short Order is officially done serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. After the jump, find our other choices.

1. Corn Masa Quesadillas at Mercadito

They look more like empanadas, but the corn masa quesadillas ($11.50) at Mercadito are simply in disguise. All the same elements are here - a corn or flour shell filled with cheesy-savory goodness, then folded to represent a "half moon shape." This outer shell has a light crispiness and inside is a blend of creamy cheese and wild mushrooms. They use both oaxaca and manchego, sprinkling a little fresh queso to finish, because more cheese is always better. A spicy green tomatillo salsa gets drizzled across the top, along with a generous helping of crema fresca. Black beans form a bed for the three triangular shaped "botanas," just be certain to scoop up a bit with every bite.

100 Favorite Dishes:

2. Torta de Queso de Manchego at Solea

3. Black & Blue Burger at Damn Good Burger

4. Flatbread at Seasons 52

5. French Field Greens Salad at the Cheese Course

6. Crispy Bok Choy at Hiro's Yakko San

7. Camarones a la diabla at Redland at los Potosinos Taqueria

8.Guava Balls at Sweetness Bakeshop

9. Guava Balls at Sweetness Bake Shop

9. Creamy Polenta at Scarpetta

10. Banana Pancakes at Jimmy's East-Side Diner

11. A La Ranchera at Adelita's Cafe

12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy's

13. Waffle Fries at Shuckers Bar and Grill

14. Fried Green Tomatoes at Whisk

15. Dim Sum at Hakkasan

16. Masas de Puerco From David's Cafe

17. Sweet Soy Marinated Skirt Steak at China Grill

18. Duck, Duck, Quail at Haven Gastro-Lounge

19. Spicy Octopus at Katana's

20. Pineapple Fried Rice at Mr. Yum

21. Oyster Pie at Red Light Little River

22. Falafel at Romelia Restaurant & Deli

23. Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Andiamo

24. Vegan Curried "Chicken" Salad at Books & Books

25. Budín de Pollo at Rosa Mexicano South Beach

26. Mille Feuille at Sardinia Enoteca

27. New York Spicy Tuna Roll at Toni's Sushi Bar

28. Banana Nutella Crepe at A La Folie

29. Fish and Chips at Churchill's Pub

30. Crispy Rice Cake at Michael's Genuine

31. Sweet Caroline at Mr. Good Stuff

32. Kurobata Pork Belly at Makoto

33. Shack Burger at Shake Shack

34. Mahi Sandwich at Area 31

35. Crab Cake at La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros

36. Leek Dumplings at Tropical Chinese

37. Chicharrón at El Palacio de los Jugos

38. Baked Brie en Croute at Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe

39. Local Farmer's Delight at 1500 Degrees

40. Baked Alaska at Michy's

41. Lifefood Gourmet's Raw and Vegan Vegetable Pizza

42. Pulled Pork Sandwich at Sparky's Roadside Barbecue

43. Fettuccini & Garden Mushrooms at Peacock Garden Cafe

44. Spinach Gnocchi at Cavatelli Italian Trattoria

45. Chicken and Rice Soup at Lemoni

46. Lasagna di Pesce at Mai Tardi

47. Banh Cuon at Hy Vong

48. SoBe Vegetarian Pizza at Spartico

49. Samosas at Thali Indian & Thai Cuisine

50. Carnitas Taco at Orale Taqueria Mexicana

51. Meatball at Prime Italian

52. Portobello Burger at Latin Burger

53. Ravioli di Aragosta at Caffe da Vinci

54. Grouper Ceviche at Blue Door Fish

55.Fancy Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burger at Oneburger

56. Joey Pizza at Joey's

57. Adult Grilled Cheese at Angelina's Coffee & Yogurt

58. Country Beef Stew at Jimmy'z Kitchen

59. Steak Chow Fun at Gigi

60. Raspberry Tart at Le Royal

61. Duck Confit at DB Bistro Moderne

62. Seared Scallops at Bistro One LR at Ritz-Carlton South Beach

63. 50 Mile Salad at Sustain

64. Huevos Rancheros at Sra. Martinez

65. Apricot Tart at Essensia at the Palms

66. Vegetable Red Curry at Yuga

67. Cinnamon Bun at Solo

68. Herb-Crusted Salmon at Lulu

69. McBelly at Pubbelly

70. Queso de Cabra al Horno (Baked Goat Cheese with Tomatoes) at Tapas y Tintos

71. Tapas at Xixón

72. Mac 'n' Cheese Pancake at CheeseMe Mobile

73. Yum Yum and Earth Day Tacos at Nacho Bizness

74. Vegetarian-Smoked Duck at Shing Wang Chinese

75. Steamed Local Snapper In-A-Bag at The Forge

76. Gouda Tater Tots at Meat Market

77. Raspberry Flatcakes at Morgans

78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emeril's Miami Beach

79. Croquetas at El Floridita

80. Chicken Salad at Manhattan Cafe

81. Organic Chicken and Sundried Tomato Panini at BLT Steak

82. Tuna Nicoise at The Royal

83. Cubi-Thai Sampler Plate

84. Chicken Chili Con Queso at Deli Lane Cafe

85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice Box

86. Fig Pizza at Kokopo Fresh Kitchen

87. Poulet Rouge at Cecconi's
88. Grilled Scallops with Pickled Plum at Zuma

89. Garnachos at Taqueria el Mexicano

90. Pancakes at Sky Grille in Miami Tower

91. Tuna Ceviche at Sushi Samba

92. BBQ Pork Roll at American Noodle Bar

93. Mandolin's Hand-Cut Fries

94. Joe Allen's Bourbon Bread Pudding
95. Lobster Roll at Joe's Stone Crab Takeaway 
96. Brussels Sprouts at Sakaya Kitchen
97. Gandules en Escabeche from Raaga Cart

98. Pizza Genovese at Spris

99. Leek Soup at Buena Vista Deli

100. Dumplings at Chow Down Grill

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