La Cruzada

When you find yourself wandering around Homestead in search of authentic Mexican fare, you'd be foolish not eat at La Cruzada. Walk inside and you'll find one area with hot, prepared foods, or else one of the servers (all women, all dressed in traditional Mexican clothing) will gladly seat you (inside or outside). The walls are decorated with bright paintings of Mexican life, maps of Mexico, acoustic guitars and straw hats, while each table is lined with beautiful Mexican serapes, providing a colorful backdrop for your meal. The food here is incredible, with everything from tortas to tacos, enchiladas to sopes. A variety of salsas are served with every meal, and you want to order yourself a horchata if you don't do well with spicy foods--delicious cinnamon rice milk to sooth any heat. Or order a michelada to wind down for the day.