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each an intriguing adventure into Mexican cooking styles. Also popular on the Casa Frida menu are traditional
To make that possible, the Bocos’ brilliant recipe ideas are Mexican dishes, like Carne Asada, Chiles Rellenos,
carefully executed in the kitchen by a team of authentic Camarones Poblanos and Pescado Poblano. The Pollo
Mexican chefs. Mole (pronounced mole-AY) is served with the Bocos own
secret mole recipe, red or green. Several dishes are
Casa Frida’s cozy interior is adorned with dozens of Frida
Kahlo portraits, each set perfectly on walls of bright Mexican adorned with this sauce, including enchiladas. There are
colors, glowing warm hues, pink, orange and saffron. The also fabulous fajitas, chimichangas, burritos, tacos and
decor’s curated artistic statement was carefully assembled to tostadas on the menu.
create a vibrant space, perfect for presenting mouthwatering The Tequila and Mezcal bar is a fanciful flight south of the
dishes as feasts for the eyes as well as the palate. border, brimming with cocktail concoctions made from the
finest tequilas and mezcales.
Victor was previously sommelier at
da Campo Osteria, deploying a Hand-crafted drinks, like “Diego
sophisticated skill he now brings to The Mule” and “El Chapo,” mesh
Casa Frida, and with great imaginatively with the restaurant’s
erudition. Victor’s welcoming authentic adherence to history, as
character, his knowledge of wines does Victor’s outstanding Sangria.
and command of the myriad menu “Frida’s Kiss” is a glass of
choices makes choosing a bottle to champagne, blackberry liqueur and
complement your lunch or dinner a a splash of cranberry, a delightful
fun experience, as well as an nod to the patron saint of Casa Frida
entertaining education in vintners whose artistic presence is found
and vintages. throughout.
The impressive list of Mexican wines
Julieta moves quickly from one area of
and beers is also an excursion to
the restaurant to another, tending to
the details of dishes being prepared another land, as are the non-
alcoholic choices, such as Mexican
in the kitchen, greeting guests and
describing the menu to them as they sodas made with cane sugar. Aguas
Frescas (fresh fruit waters) are an
are seated. It’s clear how much she
loves Casa Frida, and her dedication effervescent refreshment, especially
nice at lunch.
to its continuing success is impressive.
Each Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm,
The menu is loaded with tasty treats to explore. Each
section includes a tantalizing array of authentic Mexican Casa Frida becomes the setting of Fort Lauderdale’s most
popular “bottomless brunch” where unlimited mimosas and
fare imbued with the Bocos couple’s flare, every item
bringing an interesting gourmet theme that ties into sangria flow. Taco Tuesday offers 14 choices of $2 Tacos
after 3:00 pm and Wine Wednesday brings half-off pricing
Mexico’s history.
on each bottle of wine in the collection.
Casa Frida’s signature dishes are based on what the artist
Frida Kahlo would serve to her guests. They’re each a Victor and Julieta Bocos invite you to experience Casa Frida,
a genuine Mexican dining event at every visit, and always
work of art. The restaurant’s famous Mayan Pork
“Conchinita Pibil” is que rico! Achiote marinated roasted an exciting immersion into art, food, history and love.
leg of pork is wrapped in banana leaves with red onions,
pickles, rice, Mayan beans and served with warm corn The newly expanded Casa Frida is located at 5441 N.
tortillas. Achiote is a spice and coloring agent extracted Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.
from the seeds of the evergreen Bixa orellana shrub. Phone 954.530.3668 for reservations.
Mayans would paint their faces with it. Online at www.casafridamexicancuisine.com

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