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Good morning! In today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, we sit down with returning friend of the fam, Orlando Mendez – aka the Cuban Cowboy ☕🥐🤠We get deep into what it means to be second-generation Cuban-American, carrying the stories of our abuelos while living a very modern Miami life. Orlando shares how losing his grandparents and being part of the legendary Amparo Experience woke something up in him and ultimately inspired his breakout song “Motherland.”From there, we dive into his unique journey from:🎭 Acting in Miami & New York to having everything shut down during COVID🎸 Picking up a dusty guitar in his room and teaching himself country music on YouTube🎶 Falling in love with Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw & classic country in reverse (modern → Johnny Cash era)🌊 Realizing his heart will always be in Miami, the Keys, and on the waterOrlando then breaks down his new project, the “Always Summer Six-Pack” EP, including:How the idea hit him on a flight home from Nashville at one of his lowest pointsA writing camp in the Florida Keys where they knocked out 4–5 songs in 48 hoursThe story behind songs like:“Modern Day Pirates”“Beers Back Home”“Saltwater Salvation”“Hurt to Hit”Why he wants his songs to become anthems in people’s lives, tied to real memories and momentsWe also talk about:🇨🇺 Owning the label Cuban-American instead of running from it🌴 Why it’s “Always Summer” in Miami, in the Keys, and in your mindset🍺 How brands like Johnny Cuba, Cow Bakery, Larona, John Bell Construction & more helped make this independent project possible🎵 Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville, and building a lifestyle around musicIf you love Miami culture, Cuban roots, country music, storytelling, and Keys-on-a-boat vibes, this episode is for you.👉 Always Summer Six-Pack EP drops December 5 – go run it up and show the Cuban Cowboy some love!Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe, sip your cafecito, eat your croqueticas, and we’ll see you on the next one.#CafecitoYCroquetas #OrlandoMendez #CubanCowboy #AlwaysSummer #Motherland #Miami #305 #CubanAmerican #CountryMusic #FloridaKeys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning, buenas días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & H&Co — and today’s a special one…🎄 It’s officially the first day of Christmas season!Thanksgiving is behind us, leftovers are done, and now it’s time for Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and Christmas MUSIC.In this episode, we break down:• When exactly it becomes acceptable to put up Christmas decorations• The great Christmas music debate: our Top 5 Christmas songs of all time• The classics vs. modern bops — Michael Bublé, Sinatra, Wham!, Pentatonix, Elvis, Ariana Grande & more• Latin Christmas essentials: Feliz Navidad, Celia Cruz, Willie Colón, Salano, Borito Sabanero• The perfect Christmas vibe: cigars, whiskey, cold weather vs. staying warm• The chaos of overplayed Mariah Carey (sorry, Mariah 😅)Whether you're decorating the tree, driving around looking at lights, or sipping cafecito, this is the perfect episode to kick off a full month of Christmas vibes.🎅 Drop your Top 5 Christmas songs in the comments!Let’s see who has the best list.#CafecitoYCroquetas #StayTranquilo #Christmas2025 #HolidaySeason #ChristmasMusic #Top5Songs #MiamiPodcast #LatinoChristmas #FelizNavidad 🎄 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Thanksgiving vibes in Miami. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, we recap Thanksgiving 2025, talk food, family drama, and officially kick off Christmas season in South Florida.We dive into:Thanksgiving recap 2025 – turkey vs. ham, fried turkey upgrade, sweet potato, pumpkin pie & all the family chismeMiami Christmas traditions – when Christmas officially starts after Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, lights, and holiday vibesOur Top 5 Christmas Songs – classics, Latin Christmas hits, Burrito Sabanero, Feliz Navidad, Michael Bublé, Sinatra, Wham, Justin Bieber & moreLatino Christmas music essentials – salsa, merengue, and the songs that always hit at abuela’s houseBlack Friday 2025 – how Black Friday has changed, old-school mall chaos vs. today’s online deals and Cyber MondayHoliday shopping in Miami – gift ideas, shopping behavior, and surviving the December rushSports weekend rundown – Miami Hurricanes, college football, Dolphins playoff push, NBA, NHL and why this is peak sports seasonThis episode is perfect if you’re searching for:Thanksgiving recap podcast, Miami podcast Christmas episode, best Christmas songs playlist ideas, Latino Christmas music, Burrito Sabanero, Feliz Navidad, Black Friday and Cyber Monday tips, and holiday season in Miami.Grab your cafecito, warm up a croqueta, put on your favorite Christmas playlist, and hang with us as we roll from Thanksgiving straight into Christmas. 🎄☕Follow Cafecito y Croquetas for more:Miami culture • Latin Christmas vibes • holiday stories • sports talk • South Florida lifestyle#CafecitoyCroquetas #MiamiPodcast #ThanksgivingRecap #ChristmasSongs #LatinoChristmas #BlackFriday #HolidaySeason #MiamiDolphins #MiamiHurricanes #StayTranquilo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas we’re sitting down with Miami native, author, and environmental advocate Andrew Otazo – a man who has personally picked up 37,200 pounds of trash from South Florida’s mangroves… and is still going.Andrew walks us through his wild journey: from West Point and the U.S. State Department, to Harvard, Cuban policy work in D.C., launching his own PR agency, writing The Miami Creation Myth… and then becoming the guy who decided, “If nobody’s going to clean this trash, I will.”We talk about his legendary Miami Marathon stunt carrying a 35 lb trash bag (and later a 135 lb trash cart), how that trash bag ended up in the HistoryMiami Museum, and why mangroves might be the most underrated heroes protecting our city.In this episode we get into:🌊 Why Miami’s mangroves matter for hurricanes, wildlife & our coastline🗑️ How street litter actually ends up in the bay & mangroves (it’s not what you think)🐢 Microplastics, manatees, sea turtles & the real impact of our plastic use😳 The craziest things he’s found in the mangroves… including a bank robber🏃‍♂️ “Miami’s Trashiest Run” 5K & how to plug into local cleanups and activism🤝 Simple daily things you can do to help – starting with picking up that one wrapperThis conversation is all about purpose, community, and taking ownership of our home. Whether you love the ocean, care about Miami’s future, or just need a push to start doing your part, this episode will hit home.👇 Tune in, share with a friend, and if you pick up trash in your neighborhood,tag Andrew & @staytranquilo so we can keep modeling the change together.Suscríbete, deja tu like, y nos vemos en el próximo Cafecito y Croquetas ☕✨ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feliz Friday, mi gente! 🦃☕️ In today’s Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & Henco, we’re officially less than a week out from Thanksgiving and already seeing Christmas trees everywhere… so it’s time for some holiday REAL TALK.We get into:That awkward “adult” phase of Christmas gifts: cash vs gift cards, asking for deodorant, socks & laptop money instead of toys 😂The most overrated Thanksgiving foods (yes… turkey catches a stray) and what we wouldn’t miss if it disappeared from the tableOur must-have Thanksgiving lineup: mac & cheese, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, Cuban twists like pan cubano, flan & moreHot take: replacing turkey with smoked brisket or short rib as the main event 🤤Dessert debates: pumpkin pie vs pecan pie vs flan vs cheesecakeThanksgiving game plan: Do you fast or snack all day so you can go back for round 2?The truth about leftovers: polite to-go plates vs people going berserk and clearing out half the tray before anyone else eatsHosting vs traveling for Thanksgiving and how the family splits Thanksgiving vs Noche BuenaDrop your thoughts in the comments:👉 What’s the most overrated Thanksgiving food?👉 What absolutely HAS to be on your plate?👉 Cash or gift cards – what are you asking for this year?Like, comment, and subscribe for more Miami-flavored mornings with Cafecito y Croquetas.Stay grateful, stay hungry, and as always… Stay Tranquilo. 🙏🧡💚 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.