# Cuban Frita Smash Burgers Recipe - Made In

A smash burger spin on the Cuban Frita with a chorizo-spiced patty, crispy shoestring potatoes, and a tangy house ketchup—a Havana-born classic made famous in Miami.

This recipe combines the traditional elements of a Cuban _frita_—a chorizo-spiced meat patty (often a blend of pork and beef) and crunchy shoestring potatoes—with the high-heat method of a classic smash burger. The key components are the boldly seasoned meat, a tangy basting sauce, and a generous mound of crispy papitas (shoestring fries) or potato sticks for an easy shortcut.  
  
A Miami icon with Havana roots, the frita is a burger like no other. I first tried it at El Rey de Las Fritas in Little Havana—worth a visit for the retro vibes and refreshing batidos—and was hooked instantly. Pork and spices are blended into the patty, smashed and basted on the griddle, then stacked with potato straws for an irresistible crunch. Add-ons are welcome but traditionally kept simple: fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and/or onion.

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