🍴 Boston's Cuban Culinary Dip

Gustazo's Salty Surprises & Coconut Martini Obsession 🌶️ A Salty Warning: Caribbean-Level Flavor Bomb Push into Gustazo to find Havana street murals on exposed brick, bartenders muddling mint with wooden pestles🌿 The cumin-scented pork from the next table hooks you instantly—but fair warning: "Salty" here means ocean-level. Ask for "less salt" upfront, or prepare to drain your water glass like me! 🥩 Ribeye: A Masterclass in Tender Juiciness ✅ Medium Rare Perfection Grilling Alchemy: ✅ Crispy caramelized crust seals in pink juices, a knife cut releases amber liquid ✅ Minimal seasoning—just sea salt and pepper—lets the meat shine Black Bean Rice Revelation: The side of black beans, soft and spiced with red peppers, triggers Chipotle flashbacks—Cuban and Mexican carb magic unite! 🍹 Coconut Martini: Cloud-Like Texture Paradox ✅ Menu Spelling Mystery (maybe Coco Martini) Texture Blowout: ✅ Vodka blended with coconut milk into foamy perfection, like sipping a cloud version of piña colada ✅ Intense coconut flavor (think Thai gold coconut) but only 30% sugar level Tiny Portion Tragedy: Only 150ml in a tall glass—sip like fine wine or order two straight. I licked the last drops off ice cubes... 💰 Cost Breakdown & Ordering Hacks 2-Person Bill: ✅ Ribeye $38 + apps $16 + 2 drinks $24 + tip $18 = $72/person Ordering Do's & Don'ts: ✅ Do: Steak (request less salt), fried plantains (salt-neutralizing) ❌ Don't: Traditional black bean stew (salt overload), garlic shrimp (crust covered in salt) Vibe Check: Rooftop terrace offers Boston skyline views, Latin music amps up the evening ambiance 🌟 Diners' Brutal Honesty "Steak tender as tofu, but beans so salty I needed an IV—bring your own water" "Coconut martini is liquid coconut cake, but portion smaller than my lipstick. Scraped foam from the bottom" "$70 isn't bad for Boston, but beg the chef for less salt unless you love #BostonFoodReview #CubanCuisineHacks #GustazoReview #CoconutMartiniProblems