Little Cuba
3350 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30341
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3350 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA, 30341 - Phone (770) 451-0025
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Kelly D.
Best Cuban sandwich in Atlanta. Delicious roast pork, cooked to perfection. I love the black beans and rice, they have a ton of flavor. And the best kept secret about this place? Homemade potato chips. Seriously. No where else in the ATL makes them as thin and crispy. You will be glad you tried it!
(5)Heather S.
The food is really good. I normally have one of the sandwiches (Cuban, Medianoche, Vaca Frita) and all are really great. They don't come with any sides, but they have homemade fresh chips with some really great dipping sauce that are the perfect complement. If you want a side like rice and beans, you can order that separately and both have been good when I have tried them. The location is kind of weird. Not really where you would think to go eat because it's in a crappy strip mall with a Big Lots and a laundromat, but don't let that deter you.
(3)Jessica L.
This place is disgusting. We came from Miami and we are Cuban and ate at this restaurant to be disappointed. The owner is elderly and probably has no tase buds. Food is not seasoned properly and sour. Just seems as if the food is as old as the owner. We would never go here again. Good try!
(1)Charley C.
I am always looking for a good Cuban sandwich. A good empanada is always welcome as well. Well locating this place using the get directions that YELP connects with Google maps on the cell phone added a new dimension to finding another Cuban restaurant. Seems I have been in Atlanta area for a few days and I have located one moved and one closed Cuban's so far. But I will not give up! I was in another part of town this evening and let the GPS and YELP positioning guide me. It led me to the back of a building and a row of dumpsters! So I followed the string of about ten dumpsters and found the back door to the restaurant. Ah HA it is on the other side and whoever put the pointer in the map placed in in the middle of the building and the back of the building was closer. If you get it LOL If not a bigger LOL. So I drove around the building and found a wonderful little restaurant. really! I ordered an empanada and a Cuban sandwich and was very happy. The empanada was flaky and the cheese was melted just right. Yum Yum! Then came the sandwich with beautiful banana chip cooked perfectly, A small bowl of black beans and some yellow rice accompanied the meaty sandwich with a lovely dose of pickles as well. The floors are nicely tiled, there is lots of art on the wall, there are framed Cuban currencies and the place is so clean. I just wonder why it was not full! Maybe the lunch crowd is bigger, who knows. All I know is I would be coming here more if I lived in the area. Atlanta you are lucky to have this place.
(5)Michael B.
Terrific food and very reasonable prices. The owner was very visible and engaging with the other patrons. I had the beef empanadas and lechon asado and it was terrific. The black beans were quite good as well. The only complaint is that the service was initially slow but it improved as our meal progressed. We'll be back!
(4)Lou G.
"You have to live in the world to say anything meaningful about it." Cristina Garcia, Dreaming in Cuban I guess you have to eat it to Yelp about it! This is a tough review for me. I am the son of Cuban immigrants, and being raised in Miami and spending many years in Tampa, it is hard not to compare Little Cuba to all the restaurants on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, or even to my Mom's cooking. If this restaurant was in Miami, it would not enjoy the popularity it has here. But Little Cuba is in Atlanta in the middle of Spaghetti Junction, not Hialeah, Miami, or Tampa and they don't have the benefit of having my Mom in the kitchen. It is an attractive restaurant, with a nice genuine Cuban vibe, and it has an energetic feel to it, making it a great place for a business lunch, date, or to meet up with a group. The banana chips appetizer is a fantastic light start, fun, festive and with a great flavor. The sandwiches are all popular. If someone is not as familiar with Cuban food, this is a great introduction to the variety and style. They offer a vegetarian plate, which I will say you would never see in Miami! They offer Cuban coffee, go with "espresso" a shot with sugar, a "cortadito", which is a espresso shot with milk in a smaller cup, or a "cafe con leche" what most would know as a latte. I like Little Cuba. Being Cuban, I can't help but love all things Cuban. When I sit outside the restaurant and drink my espresso, I feel closer to the lost island that is 919 miles from my chair.
(4)Megan C.
Awesome cuban food! I work close, so this is my favorite lunch spot! I've tried & loved the Cuban & medianoche sandwiches, and most of the chicken entrees. Nice staff & clean facility. I'd definitely recommend to try this place.
(5)Kamil B.
3 stars is just about right for this place. Never impressive, but not terrible, unless you try the Yuca Con Mojo, stay clear of that dish.
(3)Erik A.
I love Cuban food but it is always hard to find a good place to get it. From checking out the reviews of this place I had to give it a try, I was not disappointed as you can see from my rating. Right when I entered I knew I could stray from a Cuban sandwich and actually get a "meal" as it had that feel that it would be good. That I did, some "squashed" plantains to start off and compliment the Ropa Vieja I had for the meal. Delicious, delicious, delicious! The flavor was fantastic it was tender and it was served nice and hot. No complaints other than I wish this place was near where I live. If you like Cuban food don't pass this place up if you are near.
(5)Todd P.
It's kind of fun finding little hole-in-the-wall gems. Shocking, I know, but Yelp did not lead me to Little Cuba. A friend did, who had eaten here before and loved their food. We had plans to eat elsewhere for dinner one Saturday night, but bad weather and gnarled traffic made us rethink them, and we decided on Little Cuba which was much more accessible than Buckhead where we were headed. I'm glad we changed plans! They weren't super busy -- in fact, I think we were the only table. But that didn't stop the kitchen from putting out some hot, fresh, and delicious food. I started with some fried yucca. Wasn't crazy about it, honestly -- kind of like super chewy 'tater logs. haha. But I kept eating them to see if they got better. At least they didn't get worse. My main dish was amazing, however. I went with the pan-fried grouper, a giant filet of fish, served with black beans and yellow rice. Tons of flavor on this plate, and huge serving sizes, all for a decent price of about $13. All chased down by a $2.75 Bud Light, and all seemed right with the Cuban World. Will definitely be back to try some of their beef and chicken dishes, which my friends had and which looked delicious.
(4)Richard B.
Absolutely the best Cuban food in Atlanta. Just inside the perimeter and a little out of the way but worth the trip. Authentic cuisine, great drinks, lively wait staff and low prices make for a great lunch or dinner.
(5)Andy M.
I came for lunch with some co workers. And I must say I am impressed. You know its authentic when the menu says "If possible ask about the lunch specials in spanish" I ordered a medianoche and it was AMAZING. And I also got Malta..My absolute favorite soda as a kid. There really isn't atmosphere..I mean its super clean and they definitely tried to make it nice with spanish paintings and such. And they have wine..so really I can't complain. They have great food and good service. I will be back. All smiles. And I'm full..that's all that matters. 18/365 #Yelp365
(4)Zewditu D.
Frequent lunch choice for many of my co-workers. The sandwiches are your best bet here. I have tried both the chicken and steak (not breaded) sandwiches and liked them both. They are quite large and you may end up taking some home with you. I have tried the tostones- I did not enjoy them. The garlic sauce just made them worse. I ordered one of the special chicken and rice dishes once- did not like it all. It is a busy place, but never too packed that you can't find a seat right away.
(3)Greg R.
Good food and service. Had Lucy lunch special with cafe con leche. Cafe' was outstanding!
(4)Brian K.
I've been to Little Cuba for lunch on several occasions. The food is inexpensive, authentic, fresh, and flavorful. The service is always good, but can get delayed during the busy lunch hour. The place also gets fairly loud during lunch, so if you're looking for a more intimate dining experience I would go on the weekend. I was just there this past Saturday and the place was like a ghost town.
(3)Robert M.
I grew Up in Tampa so ubiquity has afforded me the joint gift and curse of entrenched preferences regarding my Cuban food. For most things, Las Palmeras would probably be my go-to choice. For my favorite dish, though, Ropa Vieja, I much prefer the style done by Little Cuba. LC's Cuban sandwich, however, is that thick rough-cut style I don't care for. And so it goes, with some dishes from each being closer to what I want. Little Cuba is a good companion for Las Palmeras, but I can declare neither the better. Little Cuba Isn't very close to much, but it's not too far from a number of things. I will often get a quick bite here before or after seeing a movie at Regal 24. The place is obviously a personal effort, and they have put a lot of work into making the interior nice enough to overwrite the exterior. They have an unusually broad and Anglo desert case selection for a cuban place, though I must admit I have never eaten any of it. If you like Cuban, try it out. If you are unfamiliar with Cuban food, try Las Palmeras first, and then come here to compare.
(4)Maxine M.
It is so hard to agree with most of the comments I have read. I know the in and out of the Cuban food I was once again disappointed at the food and service. I also lived in Miami and still travel to Miami. There is yet a place in Atlanta that I can actually say it is a Cuban ( real Cuban cuisine) Restaurant. I feel the name Cuban is miss use for the sake of attracting business. This is the same owner who had Mexically Restaurant a few doors down and the food was far from authentic Mexican. I think it is time that Latino business stops fooling those poor folks who feel they are getting a treat and are being lied too. Let's face it! Mexican Chorizo is not Picadillo and that is what was tried to pass off as a picadillo plate. Good luck to those that go there and think they are eating Cuban food.
(1)Leslie Y.
By far the best Cuban food in the greater Atlanta area! I love the medianoches and mango pie!
(4)Melissa B.
I went to Little Cuba for lunch today. It is a divey looking place in a strip mall but my friend swears by the food. They have a very affordable lunch menu and the selection seems unbeatable. The lunch specials have names like Lucy and Ricky which is charming. Unfortunately for me, I was feeling a little adventurous and decided NOT to get the Cuban sandwich (aka Ricky). What the heck was I thinking? A person can't eat too many Cuban sandwiches. Who cares that I've eaten one every week for the last month? Anyway I went with the Lucy which is jerk chicken and rice casserole with black beans. It was just ok. I couldn't really taste the jerk seasoning and the rice wasn't well seasoned. I did start off the meal with maduros (sweet plantains) which were really good but I've had better at Sweet Devil Moon. I will go back one of these days and order the Ricky...if it's as good as Papi's or Havana then I might throw in another star. For now, Little Cuba has only earned 3 from me.
(3)Stricky T.
For a grand cup of coffee on a Wednesday afternoon to re-energize for the rest of the day.............a Bustelo double espresso at Little Cuba will do................the food is nice but unfortunately there are a few Cuban options within close proximity and I will rather make the trip. The croquettes are delectable........so are the empanadas......
(3)Jim H.
Crowded and very noisy. Do not plan on being able to have a conversation unless you YELL, and don't mind your neighbors hearing you at the tables two feet away...
(2)Jayson G.
I am Cuban and moved to Atlanta 4 months ago. Since I have been here I have always looked for Cuban restaurants to try out. I tried this one today. I had a croqueta preparada. It was ok but these restaurants claim to have Cuban bread and this is not Cuban bread guys. Some get closer than others. We went to papi's last night. That was almost like cuban bread just a little softer but the food there was not good at all. I would probably come back to little Cuba to try another dish but right now I wouldn't say it was too bad. The problem I see is that most of these restaurants dont have a cuban person cooking and I think that unless your cuban your not going to have that special touch. Out of all the places I have been so far nothing has beat "Cuban Diner".
(4)Stephanie F.
After reading the other reviews I was stoked about trying this place. I have to say, I wasn't as excited as everyone else. I've had much better. The spinach and cheese empanada was REALLY good but the fried steak sandwich was tough and very dry. I've had better Sangria. I might try it again and try a different sandwich. I'm willing to give it one more try.
(2)Jeff D.
I've been to almost every Cuban place in the ATL and this place has to be one of the better Cuban restaurants. I know I know....it's not right in the middle of Atlanta, but it's only a 10 minute drive and it's right off 285. Food quality, freshness, and value prevail at this eatery tucked away inside a not so attractive strip mall. Aside from that fact, the place is great. The shrimp enchiladas are great and the desserts are pretty good as well (try the Midnight Havana, but beware...it's enormous!). Service is slighty 'inconsistent' at times, but it's such a cozy eatery that a quick hand gesture or call to your server takes care of that. Go and see for yourself...I'm sure Fidel would; if he could.
(4)Ibad K.
Great sandwiches! I've enjoyed everything from the cuban to the grouper, from the chicken to the steak. The entrees have usually been less thrilling. The desserts are usually good but nothing extraordinary. Service is always quick and pleasant. Recommended.
(3)Robert M.
Oh Littla Cuba, you'd make Fidel Castro drool (and not because of his medical state). A hidden gem with a steady crowd and a pleasing space, the food never disappoints. Dare I say better than Las Palmeras...service is very friendly as well. It's easy to load up on all the flavorful apps so be careful...but don't miss the Yucca. It's worth the day trip to Chamblee Tucker to check it out!
(4)Yelp R.
Cuban sand is awesome here
(5)paul d.
This is one of those places that you would call, "a hole in the wall" restaurant. The location of the restaurant is a little weird as it's sandwiched in between some retail shops in somewhat of a ghetto shopping plaza. As you walk in, there are Cuban paintings / photos / memorabilia that recall the customs/cultures of the homeland. The wait staff are very welcoming and make you feel at home. Their menu is excellent with generous portions, enough to take home for a midnight snack. I'm pretty critical when it comes to design / decor of venues which is what loses points for this restaurant. While you're waiting for your food look at the walls and you'll notice these polished stones/pebbles...haha, to me it looks like people were having egg fights in there, with the egg yolks stuck on the walls...not that it's unappetizing, but it just looks funny to me. Now, back to the food. I love latin food, especially Cuban, so this place hits the spot for me. Their Ropa Vieja is off the hook. It's served w/yellow rice and a blackbean soup that wil make you come back for more. Also, try their Arroz Con Pollo. I hate eating dry chicken, and this is why I love their Arroz Con Pollo. It's seasoned / marinated so that it stays juicy w/flavor. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable. Little Cuba is my "Sunday Morning hangover recovery center."
(4)Su A.
good food, quick service...perfect for a business lunch (which is when i was there)
(4)Ben O.
Back home in Miami, a place like this would be unremarkable; that speaks to its authenticity as well as its middle-of-the-road quality. If I'm in Chamblee and craving Cuban food, Little Cuba will be a decent choice, but if I'm driving out to a Cuban restaurant from north Midtown, I'm probably heading to Marietta. The music I heard here is Cuban, but it's "romantic", which means it lacks a clave beat and sounds like American old sad bastard music, only in Spanish. Call me crazy, call me a Buena Vista Social Club poseur hipster, but when I listen to Cuban music, I prefer for it to sound Cuban. How about a nice son guajiro once in a while? I'm not asking for a son montuno or a guaguanco, for Pedro's sake. Just something other than lite-n-easy favorites. But what Little Cuba loses in music and tackiness (uh, please don't stand on the countertop in your sneakers, right next to the coffee machine, I do bring a camera with me), it makes up for with a fairly wide selection. Consider the vegetarian plate -- an option only implicitly present in many carnecentric Cuban joints, but here consisting of black beans and rice, maduros, homemade potato chips, and a brightly-flavored salad with hearts of palm and mandarin oranges. Or consider that they're able to serve a batido de mamey in January up here in Hothlanta. If you live in the neighborhood, or if you're near 285 and 85, Little Cuba is worth checking out. And for heaven's sake, save room for a batido (milkshake). I'd put their batidos up against a Pho Dai Loi soursop shake any day of the week. UYE, anyone?
(3)Jennifer J.
Wow. Just wow. I was hesitant to even go here because it's in a strip mall. I know, I'm ashamed to admit that I was being closed-minded about it, but you have to admit it is rare that you find such a gem in a strip mall. When you walk in, you notice the pictures of men holding cocks (roosters, you sickos) that you know are a reflection of their culture. I wasn't put off by it at all which also kind of surprised me. The place is so authentic feeling that you just go with it. This is a small, family-owned place and you get the feeling that you're sitting in their dining room in their home. You are made to feel welcome and comfortable while being waited on by a very pleasant staff. For an appetizer we ordered the Mariquitas which were very, very good and highly recommended. For the main course I ordered the Pollo Asado which was so tender I did not need a knife to cut it at all. It just fell off the bone. My husband ordered the Ropa Vieja and he raved about it. I tried it and it really was fantastic. Everything was perfect and we will both definitely be back. Highly recommended!
(5)Drew H.
black beans & rice were fair. Cuban sandwich looked great but was kind of dry and lacked flavor. plantains were dry. tea tasted bad.
(2)Collin C.
Quaint little place located in a strip mall off the beaten path. First time here and so far I've been sitting at the table for 7 minutes without anyone coming to take my drink order or even acknowledge my existence. I could be forgiving if they were busy, but I'm one of only three patrons. Why a 4 start rating then? The food was very good and the coffee was amazing! It reminded me of spending a week in Miami searching out the best mom and pop Cuban places to eat. I had the Lechon Asado and will be back to have it again. The price we extremely reasonable and the portion was large.
(4)Christopher P.
Crispy mariquitas + garlic sauce + not crispy vaca frita = maybe not on their A game A buddy of mine recommended this place for their vaca frita. I ordered the dinner portion cause I wanted lots of meat in my mouth. They botched the order and gave me the lunch portion. There might have been 2 ounces of meat at best. AT BEST! The mariquitas were great. Crispy and the garlic sawse was a great addition. So far, papis has the best vaca frita...
(2)Ravi B.
Yum! My friends and I tried a variety of things and they were all really great. There was a little confusion with who's salad is who's but they were nice and just brought an extra when I ended up eating the (same salad) but for someone else. The staff were really friendly even on a Sunday night when they were soon going to close. My yelp-friend Sophia kindly let me try her empanada and rice and they were really good. I liked my boneless chicken prepared "asado" style. It was very light and filling. I tried the beans, because everyone was yelping about them and they were great also. The fried plantains were amazing! My friends got the yuca and it wasn't what we expected, but still light and flavorful. My friend said the sangria was good, but I didn't get to try it. It's ironic, I came in craving a panini, but I ended up with more traditional Cuban food and was glad I got to experience this ethnic gem.
(4)Cynthia C.
I really wanted to like this place but didn't. I ordered takeout and had the ropa vieja which had some good reviews however for me it didn't satisfy my expectations. I've had this dish before on a few occasions but this restaurant's rendition was lacking in flavor. I can say that I enjoyed their black beans which were prepared well and served along with yellow rice. Also, the young man at the register was very polite and welcoming.
(2)John E.
Little Cuba can be found in the North Hills shopping center, anchored by Big Lots just South of I285 exiting onto Chamble-Tucker Rd. With so many other good restaurants in this out-of-the-way corner (Mediterranean Bakery, Heart of India and the Junxion - there's also a very palatable NY Pizza joint and a Subway) Little Cuba gets lost a bit. It's located on the left side of the shopping plaza, so left of Big Lots as you look straight on, about halfway down that part of the "L" shape. I've eaten here several times with friends and coworkers, the food here is above average and good for a mix-up or change of regular pace. I've eaten here both for lunch and dinner, but most recently for lunch so I'll focus on what we ordered during a regular lunch - overall it took about an hour to order and finish up - with travel time we were back in the office in an hour and a half. The interior is smallish with dark red painted walls and the staff is very friendly - I thought the service good to above average. There's also plenty of parking, although many of the spaces close to the restaurant are taken up by the employment office close by. For apps, I've had the maduros (sweet plantains), tostones (crisp plantains), homemade chips and the arroz congri - all were more than palatable although to my tastes they cold have been spiced up a bit (but don't take it from me - that's just my desire for everything spicy). I usually order the ropa vieja - which is good here but once again I wish the portion was a bit larger - actually I like vaca frita a bit better so either will do - the ropa vieja is quite palatable with the distinctive tomato flavors. Both the bistec encebollado and the bistec palomilla are worth trying - thing sliced grilled sirloins - can't get much better than that. The empanadas are good here but I've had better. I've tried the sandwiches and they are OK, but I actually like those at Papi's better (spoiled a bit I guess). And really, that's the hard part - with Papi's (Tucker) and D'Cuban (Buford Hwy hear Jimmy Carter) so close it's hard to justify making a trip here unless I'm in the mood for Cuban that's close to work or home. (much longer review posted to my food blog)
(3)Dolores S.
I wanted to like this place (actually I want to like them all!!!) BUT ... The people here ARE RUDE RUDE RUDE RUDE!! Let me start by saying: I DO UNDERSTAND SPANISH!! And just because I come in and order a dessert and a coffee doesn't make me any less of a paying customer. (Obviously They are not going to give me coffee for free) I ordered two coffees and was looking at the store bought desserts that they jacked up the price ... After ordering she says, "Is that it? What else?" I said, "nothing that is all thank you" She then scoffs and has this really crappy attitude. They had a dessert I couldn't figure out. It had creme and guava but, because I do not understand written Spanish that much, I asked the rude witch behind the counter, "What ELSE is (see the else) besides crema and guava" she says to me, "No only gauava" Then turns to her jerk barista and says in Spanish "this idiot doesn't know what guava is." And proceeded to talk trash about me and my husband in Spanish. After they were done left and other waitress came out ... and finished our order. So unless you're going to spend a significant amount of money here stay away! I hate to give any cafe a one star rating BUT I have NO tolerance for rude people.
(1)Amy R.
Not too great. I had their ropa vieja,croquetas de jamon, and arroz congri. Ropa vieja did not taste fresh. One of my croquetas wasn't even stuffed with ham! The rice was the only decent thing... Even then I have tried better. Did not taste like authentic Cuban food. :-\
(2)Suhana A.
I went there twice and I love my food. It is a small place located in same plaza as Subway and Big Lots. It's pretty busy during lunch hour and prices are reasonable. Lunch portion is great. I can wipe out the platter, satisfied. I have tried two platters- 1) breaded steak with yellow rice and black beans and 2) marinated steak with white rice and black beans. Both are delicious. I have tried the spinach and cheese empanadas for appetizer- delicious as well. I love Cuban food. Server was friendly. I will keep returning.
(5)Kent K.
Not the best Cuban food in the area but some items are definitely on the good side. The restaurant itself is very clean and the staff very friendly and pleasant although the food service could be a bit faster. We found some of the food (like the Cuban sandwich and the black beans) to be quite good, while other items (like the yellow rice and chicken soup) to be bland, flavorless and served barely warm. Given the many other Cuban dining options in the area - kind of on the fence here about giving Little Cuba a second try...
(3)Sarah O.
The Arros con Polo and the Tostones were wonderful! I will be back! They have a nice lunch menu and great service.
(5)Sangwoo K.
Seriously over-priced. After you eat here, you're gonna smell like burnt greasy food. I'm surprised this place is still in business.
(1)Cordelia B.
The food was amazing. It looks a little like a dive but was so yummy. I had the garlic shrimp with yellow rice and black beans. I tried the beef empanada and the fried potato app (forgot the name). Everything was delicious! I went with a party of 5 and we all loved our food. We will go again!
(4)Jaycee S.
I love this place! My all time favorite is the red snapper. And the plantain chips are better than Pringles... Once you pop u just can't stop. Seriously! Of course the Cuban sandwich is awesome as well. What I really like about this place besides the food is it's simplicity. You definitely know you are in a Cuban restaurant from the decor, but it's not overdone. And the staff is so friendly, they make you feel right at home. It's the kind of place where a simple lunch turns into a 2 hour meal - with the right company of course. I highly recommend!
(5)Felipe B.
We went for lunch on Saturday. Had appetizers . They were great, the music was Cuban Sala great service. Return for dinner that night. Different atmosphere. At lunch there were these guys who were very attentive and upbeat. We arrived at 8:20 pm place was dark and the music was turned off. Before we finished our meal the ladies were already cleaning up and getting ready to leave about 9:30 the front door was locked and they were just waiting for us to leave. Sorry, but I like to feel welcome when I go out to eat. Otherwise I get take out.
(3)Katerra D.
First time having Cuban food and it was the best experience ever. The empanadas are amazing! The yellow rice and black beans were tasty. The Cuban sandwich was surely exquisite. I will be back!
(5)Asia J.
Extremely meh. my friend and I came in and order food to go and it took him over 30 minutes to make to Cuban sandwiches and some empanadas. I got the steak Cuban sandwich and it was extremely dry and lacked seasoning. The empanadas however were very good that's the only reason I'm giving it three stars I got the one with the cheese and beef one and they were flavored well and really tasty. However it wasn't that good that I would ever come back
(3)Jessica M.
The food wasn't bad. About the same as you find anywhere else. Obviously there is nothing like some home cooked Cuban! But it was decently seasoned and warm when it came out! The servers were nice, but not very attentive. We had the room vieja and a Cuban sandwich. Both were good. I'd say better than Papi's...
(4)Maria S.
Since I've now been there more than a dozen times, it's time to admit I'm a fan. It's a regular meeting place for me and a very dear friend, and although the location may not be ideal, it is five minutes from her home and only a fifteen minute drive from midtown. The staff knows to bring us cafe con leches on arrival, along with their delicious, made-in-house potato chips, which I can no longer eat due to a recent diagnosis of Celiac disease. (Potatoes are fine, but the dipping sauce isn't. Plus they use the fryer for breaded items as well, which is a cross-contamination issue. The things I've learned recently about where gluten hides!) But I'm happy to report that the red sauce is completely gluten free, so I can confidently enjoy the amazing ropa vieja, along with the yellow rice and beans. Delicious!
(4)Adrienne R.
We use to go here all the time. They have the best staff, they are the friendliest people. However over the years their food has taken a negative turn. My family and I went for dinner the other day and none of us finished our food. The plantain chips were a little stale, the shredded steak was tough to chew and the marinated chicken was pretty dry. This is the second time we've gone here & been disappointed. We were hoping it would have gotten better or maybe the cook was just having a bad night, but no. Unfortunately we won't be back.
(3)Reginald W.
I've been here many times and usually been quite satisfied. The food is as authentic as any that I've found in the city and better than most. (I've tried about ten so far.) in particular, their black bean soup, their Cuban sandwich and their fish sandwich are standouts. The ropa vieja is also the best I've found and their maduros are usually done to perfection. Even so, I've been disappointed by their congris on several occasions. It used to be prepared from scratch when you came but they've taken to making it up, freezing it and reheating in the microwave. It has arrived not thoroughly heated more than once. This I find unacceptable. Overall, however, the food is consistently good and the service is friendly and efficient.
(4)Martha R.
I walked into Little Cuba with expectations of having authentic Cuban food. When we walked in around 7:00 pm for dinner, there was hardly anybody inside with only one server who did not even acknowledge the fact we were there. We sat down on our own and having travel to Cuba, I always expect the quality of the flavor to be somewhat similar. Overall the food was good, I ordered arroz con pollo and my husband ordered the Cuban sandwich. I did like the presentation of the food and the taste is better than Papi's. I did not like the flan, it did not feel homemade at all. Overall I felt like the place needed a little more ambiance since it is a Cuban restaurant. I would rate my overall experience as an OK.
(3)Jedidiah R.
Really good authentic food. I wasn't expecting it to be such good quality because the prices were so low.
(5)Attaicus C.
I came here after the gym..it was not crowded got a table .I was going to order the Red Snapper....omg the lady next to me order it...it was a huge piece of fish...I will order it next time. I ordered the Spinach & cheese Epanada....that was SO GOOD...for my entree I order the Arroz Con Apollo it came in a cute metal pot..the chicken was perfectly marinated & served mixed in a tomato based sauce with the rice...portion size was very good for the money..I will be taking it home... its very hard to mess up Arroz Con Pollo at a latin restaurant... each country makes this dish different... it was good but I like the Peruvian version of Arroz Con Pollo..:I will come back here for the snapper
(4)Shap C.
Definitely that Cuban vibe in this location. Greeting from the staff the second I walked in. Kitchen aroma in the dining area draws you closer to that Cuban vibe. Ordered the Maduros plantains and Pork Masa de Puerco Frita. A shot Cuban coffee.
(4)Jamie C.
I had the grilled red snapper and guanabana shake and both were super delicious! Will come again. Staff were very kind as well
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