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"Versailles feels much like any number of Miami restaurants
that cater to the Cuban community..."
REVIEW
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"The garlic chicken alone is reason enough to come here,
and is indeed what most diners set out for..."
REVIEW
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"A casual eatery where splashy, colorful decor and long
waits go hand-in-hand, Versailles -- which makes historical
reference to the period of Cuban prosperity following the
1763 signing of the Treaty of Versailles..."
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"Versailles is only a heartbeat away from the way Cuba
used to be..."
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"L.A.'s best, jammed with those who come for the best
broiled garlic chicken imaginable..."
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"You see, the food here is great, and the portions are
enormous..."
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CitySearch Los Angeles
Versailles
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By
Ginny Chien
Editorial
Rating: Recommended
Cuban-style food is a hit with the masses, thanks to an almost
legendary garlic chicken dish.
The
Scene
Waiters in guayaberas chatter blithely at the counter, in
between serving groups of college students, families and pre-barhoppers.
Such is a common scene in the nondescript dining room, particularly
on weekend nights when lines can stretch around the building.
Is this happy-go-lucky atmosphere fueled by the low prices
or the delicious aroma of garlic?
The
Food
The garlic chicken alone is reason enough to come here, and
is indeed what most diners set out for. Sure, the stringy
roast pork is moist and delectable, a close second to the
famous fowl. And yes, the bay leaf-infused, soupy black beans
are salted just right. But that chicken, fully permeated with
the pungent bulb and slathered in a citrusy marinade, is really
unbeatable. (But it can be slightly disappointing when it
arrives dry.) Not to be forgotten are the gooey fried plantains,
a perfectly sweet counterpoint to the garlicky chicken flavor.
Worth
the Wait
Don't let those long lines deter you?food is whisked out rapidly,
so diners get in and out rapidly, too.
Be
Prepared
Come early if you want the paella because it's often gone
by 9pm and can take up to 45 minutes to prepare.
Parking
The small lot only holds eight cars, so look around the neighborhood
for safe street parking
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