La Cosinita Latina: The Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Mofongo Spot on Congress Avenue

La Cosinita Latina earned a national spotlight in 2023 when Guy Fieri stopped by for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, featuring the family-owned Puerto Rican kitchen in a Season 45 episode built around mofongo. It's the kind of recognition that can overshadow a small restaurant — but on Congress Avenue, the day-to-day business has stayed exactly what it was before the cameras arrived: a small, busy, family-run kitchen.

What Guy Fieri Found in the Kitchen

The episode zeroed in on some of the menu's most ambitious plates: whole fried snapper, shrimp ceviche, bistec encebollado, and an elevated mofongo topped with lobster and shrimp. Beyond the show-featured dishes, the full menu runs deep into Puerto Rican tradition — bacalaitos, chicken empanadas, trifongo, fried pork with sweet rice, alcapurrias, and pasteles all make appearances.

Owner-Chef Max and a Small, Homey Room

Owner-chef Max oversees a dining room that stays warm and casual despite its small footprint, with service and food quality both drawing consistent praise. Regulars single out the mofongo in particular — one describes it simply as "to die for" — and the vanilla flan is a popular way to finish the meal.

Good to Know

2480 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. A must-try for anyone chasing the DDD circuit in South Florida, and just as worthwhile for anyone who's never seen the episode.