Mexican cuisine is a booming industry, with projections indicating a growth of $113.85 billion by 2026, according to Technavio. In the United States, Mexican restaurants outnumber Italian, Chinese, and seafood establishments, as reported by ABC News. Florida, home to over 4,000 Mexican eateries, recently witnessed the temporary shutdown of one of its popular spots following a state inspection.
Located in Belle Glade, Margarita Mexican Restaurant is a local favorite, boasting a 4.1-star rating. While the restaurant doesn’t have an official website, its menu is a delightful mix of Mexican classics and Florida favorites, such as Cuban sandwiches and chicken wings. Prices are reasonable, with Cuban sandwiches priced at $7.99 and fajitas starting at $14.99. Patrons like Annelyssa have praised the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful dishes, highlighting the ceviche tostadas, Camarones a la diabla, fried snapper, and churrasco as standout choices.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted an inspection on February 1, 2024, uncovering 20 violations, including 9 of high priority. Among the basic violations was the presence of dead roaches in the bakery area. An intermediate violation cited was the cooling of food by a non-approved method. The inspection led to a stop-sale order for several high-priority violations, such as cold foods like salsa and cooked rice juice being held at temperatures above 41 degrees. Additionally, flying insects were reported in the kitchen and food preparation areas.