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Miami Map: Tap TapTap Tap Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Haitian
Hours Mon-Thurs 5-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-midnight; Sun 5-10pm
Address
819 5th St
Location Between Jefferson and Meridian aves. next to the Shell station, South Beach
Reservations Reservations accepted
Phone 305/672-2898
Prices Main courses $6-$20
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
Season Closed in July

Frommer's Review

The whole place looks like an overgrown tap tap, a brightly painted jitney common in Haiti. Every inch is painted in vibrant neon hues (blue, pink, purple, and so on), and the atmosphere is always fun. It's where the Haiti-philes and Haitians, from journalists to politicians, hang out. The lanbi nan citron, a tart, marinated conch salad, is perfect with a tall tropical drink and maybe some lightly grilled goat tidbits, which are served in a savory brown sauce and are less stringy than typical goat dishes. Another super-satisfying choice is the pumpkin soup, a rich brick-colored purée of subtly seasoned pumpkin with a dash of pepper. An excellent salad of avocado, mango, and watercress is a great finish. Soda junkies should definitely try the watermelon soda. For the ethnophobic, there's a rather tasty vegetable stew, but I strongly recommend the goat -- it tastes just like chicken.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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