Tapeando

I love sharing food almost as much as I adore desserts, but when you’re dining with someone who is unequivocally averse to sweets, one of the two must do. Thus, we did our damage in the form of carbs, cold cuts and two, very crispy croquetas over a lingering lunch at Xixón (2101 SW 22nd St., 305.854.9350), one of my favorite restaurants in Miami.

The standout—though not in size—was the cheese croqueta. (I’m still partial to La Carreta when it comes to ham croquetas.) We paired these with an order of manchego and proscuitto, tortilla de patatas and albondigas. I can’t say enough about Xixón’s incredible food, service, and overall ambiance, except that on Thursdays, you’d be remiss to skip the daily special of arroz negro.