(Hotel restaurants are not eligible in this category)
Best Other Ethnic Restaurant
MEDITERRANEAN CAFE & RESTAURANT
4147 S. Maryland Parkway
Seems word has spread about the little gem of an indoor-outdoor cafe, combined with do-it-yourself fixings in a minimarket area plus a takeout counter for goodies on the go. Second place went to the more formal Marrakech restaurant, where belly dancers are a between-course staple.
Our Pick:
FLORIDA CAFE CUBAN RESTAURANT
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Transplanted Cubans use this modest cafe as a place to debate the struggles of their island homeland. And they don't lack for hearty home country foods to fuel them, along with steaming mugs of coffee. Plantains and black beans served with cream is an island favorite that makes a sweet side order or dessert in itself, and newcomers also should have a go at a Cubano -- a sandwich on soft rolls with ham, cheese and pork.
