Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen is an unassuming place tucked just off of the Overseas Highway at Mile Marker 99. established in 1976, they are on their second set of owners, who seem to be doing a darn good job. Mrs. Mac’s claims to have the largest collection of license plates east of the Mississippi. Although I am not sure there is an official governing body for this sort of thing, they do seem to have a lot of them.
Inside is a specials board with a dozen or so items, in addition to the already 
huge menu. The have loads of preparations of freshly caught fish, vegetarian options, salads and sandwiches, as well as “famous key lime pie”. I will have to judge that one next time, as now I know how large the portions are. I’ll keep you posted.
I had the Enrique Hogfish Plate. A huge piece of delicate fish, blackened and topped with olives, tomatoes, jalapenos, scallions and cheddar and jack cheese, served with black beans and rice. It tasted just like taco topping. It was outstanding. Did I mention that it was also huge?
My friend had the fresh seafood combo: a basket overflowing with fried mahi-mahi, scallops and shrimp, served with amazingly good cottage fries. They look like potato chips, only they are french fries. All of it is just-off-the-boat fresh.
In keeping with the huge portions, they serve a 32 ounce iced tea. After two full glasses of those, there were several bathroom stops on the rest of the drive to Key West.
Mrs. Mac’s offers counter service and is open Monday through Saturday. if you have been there and had the Key Lime Pie, leave a comment and let me know how it is.
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After seeing key lime pie on the menu, I am SO THERE! Can’t wait to go to the Keys this Fall. I think I’ll already know everything from visiting your blog!
Anyway, I imagine every single meal will include a slice of key lime pie. Perhaps even INSTEAD of food….
Krista,
Don’t skip on all the good stuff for the pie (do BOTH)! Let me know if you are heading all the way to Key West on your trip and if you need more suggestions!
I am headed to Key Largo this weekend. I will do my best to make it a Saturday stop for us. You will hear back if we get a chance to try the cuisine.
Hands down the best, and I’ve eaten a lot of key lime pie in my life, many homemade. Anyone who has ever been in my party has agreed it’s the best, including my skinny six-year old who would eat half a pie if I let her, and my key lime aficianado sister. Don’t miss out, you can get it to go with a huge bag of whipped cream.