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Our Jackson Table: Spring 2016 Recap
Our Jackson Table: Spring 2016 Recap

We've had a blast getting a taste of some of Jackson's finest restaurants, new and old, during our first season of Our Jackson Table! Check out these first thirteen stops we've made throughout the spring, then join us for even more local cuisine this summer.

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Reviews, GuidesKatie Howerton#OurJacksonTable, Jackson TN, Tennessee, West Tennessee, restaurant, local restaurant, food truck, local, local business, business, El Mariachi Tacos, taco, Catfish Cabin, catfish, Grubb's Grocery, downtown Jackson, sandwich, soup, salad, Brooksie's Barn, buffet, Blue Box Eatery, barbecue, Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria, pizza, Woodstock Bake Shop, cupcake, Padharo Sa, Indian, ComeUnity Café, La Cubanita, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, Cuban, empanada, El Primo Express, Mexican, The Baker's Rack, bakery, Katie Howerton, Asia Garden, Asian, sushi
Hello Jackson: La Cubanita
Hello Jackson: La Cubanita

Since opening in July 2013 at the West Tennessee Farmers' Market, the unique Cuban food of La Cubanita has been a big hit. La Cubanita is operated on the food truck model that has been growing in popularity all over the country. Empanadas, the primary menu item, began as tapas from Spain. In the early 1900s, when the Spanish migrated to Cuba, they brought some of their food traditions with them. The recipe for La Cubanita’s empanadas has been passed down and perfected over four generations.

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Hello Jackson, ReviewsKristi WoodyJackson TN, Tennessee, Hello Jackson, Kristi Woody, La Cubanita, Cuba, Cuban, food, local food, food truck, ethnic food, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, empanada, Spain, heritage, culture, latin, tostones, plantain, Hector Lagares, Alana Lagares, Maruchi Fraga, Tampa FL, Sriracha sauce, Puerto Rico, A Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Spring 2016, Women's History Month