Five takes on plantains
Baru
3700 Magazine St., 895-2225
Patacones are long, crisp planks of green plantain topped with meats.
Bennachin
1212 Royal St., 522-1230
Fried plantains with coconut rice is this African restaurant's go-to side.
Cafe Carmo
527 Julia St., 875-4132
The Rico sandwich is a plantain pancake topped with pork or mock meat.
La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe
8120 Hampson St., 862-5252
Golden-fried plantain slices come with house crema for dipping.
Mayas Restaurant & Bar
2027 Magazine St., 309-3401
Shrimp, crab and coconut milk sauce top green plantains.
