Mangrove Mama’s

Florida Keys


This groovy roadside eatery serves Caribbean-inspired seafood – coconut shrimp, plantain-crusted hogfish, cracked conch sandwiches – best enjoyed on the backyard patio and accompanied by a little live music (daily from 5:30pm).

Good breakfasts too.


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