PAPI’S CUBAN GRILL

Menu: abbreviated menu (Midtown restaurant’s menu is slightly more abbreviated than at other locations)

Alcohol: beer and wine; order via phone or at pickup; alcohol orders cannot be placed online

What I ordered: Cuban sampler; empanada sampler; Rey’s Cuban sandwich; pollo vaca frita; lechon asado; grilled fish fillet; flan; guava and cream cheese empanada. The Cuban sampler, which included an oversized papa rellena (potato croquette stuffed with ground beef), a pair of ham croquettes and a handful of yucca fries, was a fine way to get into the mood for Cuban food. The empanadas are the size of your hand; one sampler order is enough for four people — get the combo to try both the chicken and beef versions. The Cuban sandwich was a mouthful, with pork, ham, Swiss, dill pickles, mustard and Papi’s zesty sauce. The daylong marinade was noticeable with the slowroasted pulled pork plate, lechonasado.Ifyou’renot in the mood for pork or beef, the pollo vaca frita (grilled, shredded chicken breast) and the grilled fish (swai) are good options. All such plates come with sides of yellow or white rice, as well as black beans. The flan was creamy, smooth and perfectly set. Guava added tropical brightness to the sweetsavory dessert empanada.

Service options: place takeout orders by phone, online or in person; delivery through ChowNow, DoorDash and Uber Eats.; on-premises dining also available Safety protocols: follows standard guidelines; hand sanitizer available to customers throughout restaurant; screens installed between socially distanced tables; kitchen staff at socially distanced work stations Address, phone: multiple locations (airport and Emory locations not open) Hours: noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, noon-8 p.m. Sundays Website: papisgrill.com