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Posted in Florida Attractions January 20, 2018 by Marisa Roman

This Gas Station In Florida Serves Up The Best Spanish Food In The South

This is not an exaggeration, Floridians. You won’t believe your eyes on this one. A seemingly regular restaurant—mood lighting, candles, food that is out-of-this-world—has a strange place to call home. While you may not expect a gas station in Florida to have Spanish food quite like this, you’ll be pleasantly surprised once you see what they have to offer.

El Carajo Restaurant has been a hidden gem for many Floridians for years.

Not only does El Carajo serve up deliciously authentic, always fresh and flavorful Spanish food, but they do it in a gas station.

We’re not kidding—there is the normal convenience store setup, gum, candy, service counter to get gas…

…but if you wander to the back, and keep an open mind, you’ll find a charming restaurant area that Floridians go crazy for.

El Carajo is unlike anything you’d ever expect from a Spanish restaurant located in a gas station.

Even if you just come for the tapas and a glass of wine, you’ll be blown away.

Don’t be surprised if this hidden gem bistro is a packed house when you visit.

You’ll find your tried-and-true favorite tapas like homemade croquettes…

…or fresh, crispy fried calamari.

But you can also get entrees too, which are homemade just like you get from Abuela’s kitchen.

And we weren’t kidding about the wine part, either.

You’ll find a neat variety of both rare and well-known wines lining the shelves ready for a dinner pairing.

El Carajo is worth the visit every time, and always remember to save room for dessert!

Ready to take a trip to this gas station restaurant? You can use the address below to guide you along:

2465 SW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33145-3809

Or if you’re checking out other unique eats in the area, take a look at This Rustic Steakhouse In Florida Is A Carnivore’s Dream Come True.

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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.