At Caribbean Grill Cuban Restaurant, many main dishes such as ropa vieja are served with a choice of two sides and a plantain, integrating the fruit into the structure of the meal.[25] The menu wording makes clear that plantain is a standard side option rather than a special add-on, so guests can expect it alongside most traditional plates.[25] Typically you receive either sweet or fried plantain with your entrée, providing a lightly crisp exterior and tender interior that adds a mellow sweetness to the savory components on the plate.[25]