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Martha Cardenas, owner, El Mago de Las Fritas
Following in her father’s footsteps, Martha Cardenas has kept the legacy of El Mago de Las Fritas alive. Originally founded in Miami in 1984 by Ortelio Cárdenas, the restaurant is famous for its fritas. This Cuban take on the all-American hamburger is made with a blend of ground beef, pork, and chorizo, and tops the patty with fried shoestring potatoes for a sandwich that has more depth and a bit of crunch. Cardenas frita took center stage when then-president Barack Obama downed a half-dozen back in 2010. After the senior Cardenas stepped down in 2017 at age 78, Martha took over the restaurant with the goal of serving fritas for generations to come. I am hopeful to continue his legacy and provide a juicy frita and many other delicious family-inspired dishes to Miami foodies, she tells
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