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Porfirio&#8217;s menu proves that this doesn&#8217;t have to be the case\u2014provided you know where to look.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A salad that doesn&#8217;t feel like a sacrifice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Caesar Salad\u2014with its classic dressing and Parmesan cheese\u2014is a great starting point: familiar and satisfying, lacking the heaviness of a main course yet packed with enough flavor that it never feels like a compromise.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fresh seafood, sans the deep-fryer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Salmon and Tuna Tower with Mango\u2014featuring cucumber, avocado, onion, *zarandeada* sauce, and an avocado-chipotle dressing\u2014offers a fresh, light alternative. 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