A Taste of Cuba in Ann Arbor

Warm and sunny Friday afternoons are a rare occasion during the winter in Ann Arbor. Looking to take full advantage of the weather, Jill, Jessie, Sarah, Jen and I ventured down towards Main Street with a final destination in mind: Frita Batidos.

Located on W. Washington St, right off of Main, Frita Batidos is a modern and flavorful flare on traditional Cuban dishes. The menu is simple: customers can choose between mouth-watering Fritas (Cuban for “burger”), side orders such as twice fried ripe plantains or variations of churros, for dessert. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can top your burger with muenster cheese or a sunny-side up egg. Every item on the menu is under $10 and you are sure to walk away feeling satisfied.

Here’s how we did Frita Batidos:

Fish Frita: Ground Michigan Whitefish blended with herbs and spices such as cayenne and cilantro, topped with lemon-scented mayo. Even better when topped with cilantro lime salsa.

Turkey Frita: Ground Turkey meat blended with herbs and spices and topped with lemon-scented mayo.

Black Bean Frita (not pictured): Blend of ground and whole black beans, blended with spices and herbs and topped with chipotle mayo.

***Chorizo Frita: Fresh ground chorizo blended with spicy herbs and spices, topped with sweet chili mayo. WINNER.

If you want to check it out before heading over, here’s their menu: http://www.fritabatidos.com/menu2.htm

Best dishes? Close call, but I’d advise any of the listed Fritas. They’re the perfect size, filled with flavor and topped with fresh shoestring fries, to round out your dining experience.

Atmosphere? A hip and modern ambiance with communal seating makes this dining experience both unique and enjoyable. If you’re looking for something away from campus that’s still a fun and relaxed environment, this is it.

Cost? With every dish under $10, Frita Batidos is college-budget friendly.