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Coastal Cravings SEAFOOD-FORWARD AIDA IS PURE MEXICAN MAGIC
Fun, floral interiors and award-winning shrimp ceviche at Aida in Coconut Grove.
Mexican seafood concept Aida may have opened quietly at the close of 2021, but word of its flavor-rich, ocean-to-table creations spread quickly, branding the Coconut Grove restaurant a true foodie hot spot. Nowadays, Aida packs the house nightly with regulars who can’t get enough of its succulent ceviches, aguachiles, shrimp tacos, whole roasted snapper, and more. One obligatory starter is the tiradito de
atun, a plate of thinly sliced, meltin-your-mouth, grade-A bigeye tuna in a morita chile pepper marinade. Another is the ceviche verde de camaron—voted best ceviche in Miami at the 2022 South Beach Seafood Festival—which features large pink shrimp dressed in a powerful blend of cilantro kimchi, red onion, and cucumber. When it comes to mains, don’t miss the huachinango a la talla, a whole red snapper deboned, butterflied, and prepared in a Mexican dry pepper rub, served alongside corn tortillas. Finally, save room for one—or more—offerings from the dessert menu, the highlight of which are the apple crumb churros, with fresh apple compote and crumble, topped with dulce de leche ice cream. (aidarestaurant.com) —P.R.
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