"A colorful oasis off of Aurora Avenue, Bongos is the place to go in Green Lake for a hearty Caribbean meal. The restaurant is housed in a refurbished gas station, complete with a sand-covered patio and wooden walls that block highway noise. Try the ‘Desi’ sandwich, a sweet and spicy combination of braised pork, caramelized onions, peppers, and aioli, that packs a punch from pickled jalapenos. Grab extra napkins; it’s drippy. A side of maduros (fried sweet plantains), or yuca fries, complete the meal. Open all year round, Bongo’s fire pit is perfect for cooler evenings." - Sarah Engstrand