Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez Brings Latin Flavor to Sawgrass Mills Mall

Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez Brings Latin Flavor to Sawgrass Mills Mall

Prior to Sawgrass Mills Mall’s parking lot becoming a basic moat due to extreme inclimate weather, I had the opportunity to dine at Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez.

Photos by Mojitobar

The concept of Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez is small yet shareable tapas. With an emphasis on quality and not quantity, diners can enjoy high end Latin cuisine and split menu items.

Admittedly, I was wary upon trying a tapas restaurant. I usually am disappointed in this concept: nights dining at these establishments result in me still being hungry and a dent in my wallet due to the unusually highly priced menu. Plus, I hate sharing food. Yet, the dishes seemed promising, so I invited one of my best friends and headed over.

Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez Tuna Watermelon Ceviche

Naturally, I decided to kick off the dinner with a mojito because, duh. Debating between the champagne or the ginger variation, I chose the latter of the two. The Ginger Mojito – Ginger Barrows Rum, fresh lime & mint, sugar, muddled and shaken with a splash of ginger beer proved to be refreshing and not overly sweet: it was a solid choice on my end.

We decided to start off with ceviche, specifically the Tuna Watermelon Ceviche – yuzu, orange zest, tarragon, thai basil and red onion. It was just the right amount of spice, with the watermelon providing a fresh, summery taste.

Next on the lineup was the Classic Sampler-cuban sandwich on a stick – pineapple guacamole – shrimp chicharrones – Brazilian dish. Ideal for the indecisive (i.e. Yours truly), the Classic Sampler was comprised of a fun variety of foods that complimented each other rather than conflicted.

Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez Crispy Shrimp Chicharrones

The Cuban Sandwich on a Stick – smoked ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, malted mustard was the definition of perfection. The delectable small dish was a soft, cushiony pillow of deliciousness enclosing a pickle, meat and cheese. The Pineapple Guacamole – crispy tostones, jalapeños proved to be an ideal combination of creamy and crispy. It was a unique take on a traditional appetizer.

The usual chicken wing portion was replaced instead by a Brazilian dish. It consisted of fried balls filled with chicken, cream cheese, and possibly crack, because they were that addicting. As for the Shrimp Chicharrones – fiery buttermilk glaze crispy/fried, wow. I’m usually not a fan but on that night, I was converted. Instead of being overly fried  and flaky, the Chicharrones provided the right amount of crunch and was covered with some sort of magical sauce.

Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez Lime in the Coconut

The closer of the night was dessert dish Lime in the Coconut – lime panna cotta, young coconut, lychee fruit salad, coconut ice cream. This was easily one of my favorite dishes. Creamy, fruity and with a slight coconut finish, it blew away coconut competitor desserts that usually are reminiscent of Hawaiian Tropic lotion (yuck).

At the end of the night, I was a changed woman: I thoroughly enjoyed the Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez’s tapas experience and liked the Chicharrones. Just don’t ask me to share my Lime in the Coconut.

Mojitobar & Plates by Douglas Rodriguez is located in the Oasis at Sawgrass Mills Mall at 2602 Sawgrass Mills Circle #1219 Sunrise, FL 33323. Call (954) 851-9837.

An additional location is at Bayside Marketplace in 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL. 33132. Call (786) 408-5483).

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A lover of puns and an alliteration addict, Natalya enjoys running, reading, writing and being spontaneous, so long as her neurosis and type A personality doesn’t get in the way of anything.

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