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New Fort Worth restaurant is serving real deal Cuban sandwiches & seafood

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Cuban sandwich with fried plantains from Lola's. Lola's

A Fort Worth food truck serving authentic Cuban food has made the leap to brick & mortar status: Lola's Cuban Food, which started out as a food truck stationed in downtown Fort Worth at 118 N Henderson St., just opened a companion restaurant where it's serving all of its Cuban classics, plus expanding the menu to include seafood and more restaurant-style entrees.

The restaurant opened in mid-April at 4608 Bryant Irvin Rd. #440, in southwest Fort Worth, near I-20 and Chisholm Trail Parkway, in a shopping center that's also home to a Spec's.

Lola's is from husband-and-wife Miquelin Herrera and Linaim Morin, who moved from Cuba to the U.S. in 2014 and who launched the food truck in 2019.

"Lolas was born out of nostalgia for grandma's food, and a taste of home, one goal in mind: bringing our own Cuban flavor to the Fort Worth area," they say. "We are now opening our Cuban Restaurant - Bar to present our customers with a different way to experience Cuban culture: A place where people can meet with family and friends to enjoy our savory dishes and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere."

Lola's Cuban Food is named after Herrera’s grandmother Lola, and many of the dishes are recreactions of her recipes.

The menu includes tamales, stuffed plantains, empanadas, pappa rellena (stuffed potato), ropa vieja (shredded beef), oxtails, bistec encebollado (steak with onions), pork chop, and arroz con pollo.

A new section of seafood includes lobster in salsa, grilled shrimp, stuffed squid, and fried fish. Prices are moderate, ranging from $10.99 to $19.99.

They have a trio of classic sandwiches including a Cuban, a pork sandwich, and a “Cuban” burger, plus a wide-ranging and appealing assortment of sides including thick-cut plantain chips and potatoes in all ways: fried, mashed, steamed, and stuffed.

Drinks include Cuban sodas, smoothies, and an excellent selection of coffee drinks including a cordito (espresso with a tad of milk), and a con leche (equal parts espresso and milk). Desserts include flan, pastries, and an elegant composition of guava and cheese.

While Cuban food has a devout following, it's not as common around Dallas-Fort Worth, and the couple is quick to preach the joys of the cuisine, as well as make their food truck a festive celebration of their culture with a Cuban flag and Cuban music.

They'll continue to do the food truck concurrently with the restaurant.

"When we first decided to open up our Cuban food truck, it was from the desire to serve people with high-quality, delicious Cuban food at reasonable prices," Miquelin says. "Now we are taking it to the next level."

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