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dining out in the valley
fish
tacos
Photos by Sarah Evans
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By Linda Doell
Like many good things, the idea for Casa Toro Mexican Cubano: ham, roasted Cuban pork, Swiss cheese, pickles
Grille started around the family dinner table. and mustard on pressed Cuban bread and served with
“We were on a family vacation — one of those giant yuca fritas — the crispier and creamier cousin to french
family reunion vacations where there are a ton of cousins fried potatoes. Then there’s the taste of the tropics with
and each night a different arm of the family cooked,” Mahi Mahi Mango: seared Mahi Mahi filet topped with a
says Casa Toro co-owner Therese Albertini. “We had so sweet mango sauce and tropical salsa.
much fun comparing recipes, talking about old memories,
and sharing great meals — the idea of opening Casa Toro Entrees include the classic Burritos, Chimichangas and
just came to me. And everyone just jumped right in with Enchiladas, and also there’s Rollos Acapulco — three blue
ideas and offers of support.” corn tortillas stuffed with a seafood medley of scallops,
crab, tilapia and shrimp in a creamy chipotle sauce.
Soon, Albertini and husband, Gary Diaz-Albertini,
were on their way to opening Casa Toro in Coopersburg, Albertini says their menus are kept fresh by the fresh
which features Mexican and Cuban cuisine in an ingredients that change with the seasons.
inspired Latin fusion. The couple also owns Casa Toro
Mexican Grill & Mojito Bay Lounge in Doylestown and “The basic building block of Latin flavors are standard,
Mojito Cuba Caribe in New Hope. but each season brings wonderful, fresh ingredients that
we love to highlight,” she says. “We also have a lot of fun
Casa Toro’s menu features crowd-pleasers such as with our craft cocktails and sometimes we incorporate the
Tamales, which are corn dough stuffed with shredded spirits into our special entrees.”
chicken and steamed in corn husks. Also not to be
missed is the Fried Avocado that features a whole Albertini says the Cuban dishes on the menu have
avocado stuffed with ground beef and cheese, and served special meaning for the family, while the Ropa Vieja (Cuban
with house made corn tortilla chips. shredded brisket stewed with tomatoes, red and green bell
peppers, onions and garlic) is their family’s recipe.
Other menu standouts include the Fish Tacos, grilled
tilapia atop creamy cabbage slaw and the Sandwich “We are so appreciative of the opportunity to get to do
what we love and serve food that is so special to us,” she
says. “We want everyone to feel like they are family.”
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