Zaza Cuban Comfort Food

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Zaza Cuban Comfort Food on South Orange Avenue in SoDo is a family run neighborhood diner built around cafecito culture and pressed sandwiches. Cafe con leche, the Cubano and medianoche anchor the counter, with ropa vieja, lechon asado, vaca frita, empanadas and guava and cheese pastries filling out the comfort menu.

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