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Cuba Bakery & Cafe

4.4 (650 reviews)
ModerateCuban, Bakeries, Desserts
Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Oxtail special with black beans/ rice mix and fried plantains
Chiara D.

Thank goodness we came to eat at this place! We were in Denver for a quick 3 day trip and just wanted some decent grub we don't normally get back home. They have this oxtail special on Saturdays and this fantastic young lady behind the counter had the best personality recommending items and chatting us up. Great vibe and hospitality across the board. It's like a Mom and Pop joint in the best sense of the word and for 3 sodas, a very legit Jamaican patty and this insane plate it came out to $42 (with tax). Just incredible value. The oxtails were perfectly tender, flavorful, the rice and beans perfectly cooked, and the plantains delicious. I'm so glad this was our last meal in Denver. I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped about 2 feet when they brought our plate out. I hope this place truly keeps doing well and doing what they do for many years to come!

Yadira R.

Cute Cuban bakery located in an area that you wouldn't find this type of food anywhere. Service was fast and friendly. Honestly coming from the Miami area I can't even compare. However everything looked good. They also have lunch ready early in the morning. I had the pan con lechón which was HUGE . The pork was actually pork instead of ham. And it was packed with meat. The pork was flavorful, but it was dry. The cortadito was good. I had a small sancocho which I was not a fan. My brother had a plate with yucca, pork and Moro rice and he loved it. He says he goes every time he is In the area. I personally was not a fan of the sandwich or the sancocho. But i would check them out since is something different in the area.

The Pan con Lechon Sandwich and El Cubano Sandwich! SO GOOD!
Lymari Q.

The staff was incredibly welcoming, you absolutely get what you pay for, and outside of the jerk chicken empanada, the rest of what we ordered was absolutely delicious! I could not recommend this place more.

Creole chicken plate
Megan K.

Amazing Cuban restaurant. Chicken fell off the bone, amazing sweet plantains, and very flavorful rice! I loved the flan as well, it was probably one of the best I've had! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Inside is quiet with plenty of seating. My boyfriend and I split it and we couldn't eat it all!

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Mateo E.

There are some stellar spots that I owe an apology to for visiting many times without a review. Cuba Bakery is one of them. Over the last few years, they have made my palate sing every time. Walk in on the right, check out the menu as you approach the counter to order. There is a hot food section followed by a pastry case. Someone friendly (if a bit soft-spoken, I can't hear any of them very well) will take care of you from start to finish, drinks and all. I've yet to have something on the menu that didn't make me smile. Cubano--We brought a Miami native here and he rates this among the best he's ever had. I agree. Simple, huge, delicious. Oxtail--This is a signature dish that deserves the callout. Currently, Wednesday and Saturday only. Just make sure you eat it there. The magic disappears as it cools and doesn't return with reheating. Ropa Vieja and Lechon earn a shout, too. Pork ribs yesterday were good, but I'd pass next time. All the entrees come with two sides. I usually go for Congri (black beans and rice) + fried plantains. Bakery goods and treats set a high bar as well. It's easy to fill up a box or two. I like the empanadas and cheesecake even more than the basic tarts and such. Big portions of delicious eats, reasonable prices, friendly service. Five stars.

El Cubano
Rachel B.

My favorite sandwich is the Cuban. I love pastries and fun treats. This cafe is the best ever for fulfilling both these wishes. They have one of the best Cubans (it's so large and delicious). It even holds up over time if you want to eat the second half the next day. I've only tried a few of their treats but the guava cheese pastry I did get to try was so good I couldn't put it down. Their desserts also look amazing. If you want good food then definitely come here!

Pranjali S.

This is a real gem in Aurora! We stumbled upon this cafe in our quest to find something that was open and within half hour driving distance of the airport. It had good reviews and cuban food and we decided to try it. The location is in an outdoor strip mall sort of a place. There is tons of parking, which is great! From the outside, this cafe looks like a mediocre restaurant, nothing fancy or romantic, a vibe emoting "eat and go"....but once you enter, the aroma of spices and flavors hits you like a wall, a good wall! Our clothes definitely smelt of all the food that was cooking and eaten in the cafe ha ha! You can see the menu on the main wall and you have choices between appetizers, meals including daily specials, sandwiches and a whole array of desserts and baked goods. The menu is actually quite extensive. The meals are set up counter style so you see what you get. The portion sizes are huge. The entrees cost anywhere between $14-18 and these portions are definitely worth that price and more. We decided to eat there but there were several people who came to get takeout. We ordered the El Cubano (of course) and the Stew Beef, which was the daily special for Friday. Both were delicious! The stew beef was flavorful, lots of spices but not overtly heated and the meat was soft and cooked exactly the way beef pieces should be. The potatoes were well-cooked. It came with a choice of different rice options, we went for the pork rice and it was a great choice. The pork pieces were a little softer and chewier than the beef pieces and provided a different texture, which we really liked. The plate also came with some fried plantains, a favorite of my husband's! Fried plantains tend to become gooey in some restaurants, which I don't like. These were firm, properly fried and not overtly sweet or mushy. It was a great plate overall. The El Cubano was HUGE but full of meat and steaming hot off the panini maker. With every bite, you get more and more of the medley of flavors from the meat, the pickles and the sauce. It came with slim chips, which were not too heavy on the stomach. That sandwich lasted us two meals, so you can imagine how big it was. I wanted to try their guava and cheese pastry but we just didn't have any appetite left! We got a tres leches to share and this was definitely one of the best ones I've had. The cake was firm to bite into and then just melted in the mouth. The creamy sauce was excellent and sweet and just the perfect end to this delicious meal. Again, the portion is good enough for two people. The lady manning the food counter and the people manning the cash counter were all very sweet. All in all, this was a great experience and this restaurant definitely lives up to its reviews and ratings. Highly recommended!!

Havana sandwich
David N.

Nice small eatery. Very good food and service. I and a friend had a Cuban and Havana sandwich. Large sandwiches had enough for dinner. Bigger sandwiches than the ones I had in south Florida.

Guayaba pastry and cafecito
Maria B.

Stopped in early this morning for a cafecito and a guayaba pastry. The service is warm and welcoming, the coffee hit thecl spot. The ambiance is what you would find in Florida or NYC - a deli restaurant with seriously good food. I really needed this pick me up.

spinach Empanadas
Kirsten C.

I continue to RAVE about this place! everyone is so kind, the food is amazing, and their coffee has a special place in my heart! I always make time for Cuba Bakery and Cafe when i'm in the area!

Sandwich de Pollo

Amazing food. The yellow rice is 100/10, chorizo empanada and spinach empanada and ham croquette - all so good! Would definitely come back.

Jenny L.

Their serving portion is absolutely humongous so you're definitely getting the bang for your buck. They stack everything on the plate as much as they can. Sandwiches are freshly made as well and is basically a footlong sandwich. As far as utensils go, you'll need to ask for them if they don't have it in their front area. There's plenty of seating available inside, however they do not have any AC. You're basically roasting while eating which was not a good experience.

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Food was good, service was nice and helpful. Clean atmosphere! Oxtails and ribs are my favorite.

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Best everything! They have Ox tails ! Rice and beans and authentic Cuban & Spanish/French desserts!

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Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar

Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar

4.4
(1k reviews)
10.0 mi
$$

My friend and I went to Cuba Cuba as we arrived in the evening and were recommended it by a nearby…read morebar whose kitchen had already closed. We stumbled in wet and Andre made us feel so comfortable and at ease despite being ready to just about call it a night. The regulars spoke so highly of the place and the food was incredible. I devoured my meal and my 'desert to go' before we left. The black beans are probably the best I've had, and the yuca frita was so good. We returned for dinner with a larger group because the food was so good. Honestly, i kinda wanna open this kitchen in my hometown.

Cuba Cuba was the first Cuban restaurant in the City, founded by Kristy Socarrás Bigelow, a…read moreCuban-American stranded in the food desert of 2001 Denver and homesick for the Miami food scene. She soon livened things up and I've been enjoying this charming spot ever since. Tonight's dinner was, unfortunately, a little inconsistent. Our entrées were great and very flavorful, although both were a bit dry and bland. They definitely could have used more of a kick. I had the Puerco Frito (fried pork) which came with garlic mojo, sauteed onion, moro rice (white rice cooked with black beans), and fried yuca. The mojo sauce was very disappointing. It tasted of nothing and seemed to be only a neutral vegetable oil with a bit of garlic. Where was the bitter orange, tangy olive oil, or spice blend? None of these were to be found. Definitely not authentic. However, the pork was still tender and savory, the moro rice was great, and the yuca fries were delicious. I added some of the mango habanero mojo from the appetizer and that pepped up the pork quite a bit. My friend had the Pan con Bistec which is a pressed sandwich on authentic Cuban bread with steak, onions, and [optional] Swiss cheese. The steak was very tender and the sandwich had a good mix of flavors, but again was somewhat bland and dry. The tiny pitcher of chimichurri was only a partial help. She also added some of the garlic mojo from the appetizer. Too bad this was so bland. We started with the Mariquitas. The plantain chips were great. The guacamole was good. The garlic mojo was disappointing as I've mentioned. The mango habanero mojo was better, but had very little spice. I had a Mojito which was awful. Totally unbalanced with too much sugar, too much rum, no taste of lime, and mint that was not muddled properly. Very disappointing. We finished with a very nice flan in a delicious caramel sauce. The staff was extremely gracious and efficient. We sat in the back room of the main building. The night was a bit warm, but the doors were open and we enjoyed a gentle breeze. I've listed a lot of quibbles, but overall we enjoyed our dinners.

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Pupusas Paradise

Pupusas Paradise

4.5
(219 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Love this spot, dare I say it. It's almost better than my mom's but food has consistently been…read moredelicious and filling. The service is great and it a nice little spot filled with culture.

I got a chance to visit this (El) Salvadorian restaurant today as I was in the neighborhood of…read moreGreen Valley Ranch midafternoon for a business matter I needed to take care of and here is how it went. I'll admit; I am still new to this cuisine and yet I've been to a really good restaurant that boasts this type of food in the central Denver. Having that memory still fresh in mind, when I discovered this place accidentally today, there was no need for me to waste time to second guess about the food. The restaurant is easy to spot; its restaurant name is clearly on the front of the building with big letters. Its boastful existence to let people know about it is something I can appreciate. My anticipation was high due to its current ratings of near-perfect 5 stars. Whereas I've been to places where I truly thought they were simply overrated, I was under the impression that this place was an exception. Upon entering the eatery, a bright pastel colored mural (or wall painting I should say) with restaurant name on it was right in front of me. Its vividness - as if to say that it depicts the colorfulness of the dishes they serve - was a sure indication that it is a diverse restaurant with flavorful cooking. This also enhanced my anticipation. While I was taking some photos at the reception that was unmanned, a young lady eventually came to me with a welcoming voice. She then immediately asked me if I was there for a dine in or to go to which I said to go. The menu is a good size. Colored pictures with easy-to-understand dish name and the description, no person gets confused with what they have to offer. My intent was to get me a few small side dishes and yet as soon as I saw the "Paradise Plate" ($31.95 as of June 14, 2025), I was like, "why not?" even though I wasn't there to buy a huge plate to be shared with someone else. If you visit this place for the first time, this dish is recommended as it has everything. And the portion is huge (this can be easily split between two people.) The plate contains 3 traditional pupusas (which you'll be asked to choose from the traditional pupusa section), 1 chicken or pork tamale, 1 corn tamale, 1 savory empanada, fried yucca (2 pieces) and fried plantain (2 pieces) are all in 1 plate. On top of that, coleslaw type salad/veggie and red sauce accompanied the whole thing so when the young lady handed me my food, the plastic bag was quite the weight. Oh my goodness, what did I just get??? As a tradition of mine, as soon as I got to my car, I immediately opened the bag and then I was like oola la, I realized that I simply got waaaaaay too much food for one person. Sound like I was complaining and yet I was filled with unexplainable joy that filled my heart and mind. Some were deep-fried, some were pan-fried or oven-baked. However they were cooked, their rich and oily flavors with all kinds of spices and ingredients were all over my mouth. I ate some of it in 2 separate sittings and yet the container still had plenty of food left for me to morsel the next day. No wonder this place has 4.5 stars by people who experienced the goodness they offer. Let's not forget. The restaurant is a good size. It was clean. It's got some bar seating perfect for solo diners. I wonder how crowded it gets on a peak lunch or dinner time. Anyway, I am not sure how many (El) Salvadorian cuisine restaurants that exist in the greater Denver area and yet, this must be ranked one of the top 5 for sure. I may still like the one on Colorado Boulevard as it's a lot closer to my house (for a convenience reason), this place checks for great food and service. Whereas I thought some of the foods were a bit too oily to my liking, its overall food quality speaks for itself as to why people fancy this restaurant. For those who live in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, lucky them!

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JAMA Miami Cuban

JAMA Miami Cuban

4.8
(25 reviews)
22.1 mi

I have a soft spot for Freedom Street. Though I miss some of the old stalls that were in here, I…read morecan't believe how good Jama Miami Cuban is! As a Florida native, I don't order too much Latin food out here. It's not necessarily something I crave anymore. Admittedly, it's tougher to find legit Latin flavors. Well, I was thoroughly impressed with what I tried here! Roasted Pork "Lechon" ($18) // slow roasted berkshire pork shoulder, garlic mojo, pickled onion. This was the most filling bowl of food I've consumed in recent memory. The lechon was tender and flavorful, two ginormous pieces of unctuous, pull apart meat. The tostones were crispy and delicious. Pickled onions balanced the dish, though I was curious with the choice of using rings as opposed to smaller, julienne slices. Rice was yummy, beans just needed some seasoning. Hearty and comforting food right here! It was all so good that I had to stop by the stall later and tell the chef how much I enjoyed it. A little gem right here in Miami...wait...I mean Arvada!!!

I don't know who leaves all those high reviews for this sham of a fake Cuban restaurant. The only…read morething on their entire menu that came even close to Cuban food, especially from Miami was the fried yuca. The non toasted, non cuban bread on their skimpy cuban sandwich was a catastrophe. It upsets me highly as a Cuban from Miami who reveres my incredibly delicious Cuban food, when restaurants claim to be authentic Cuban food but they are nothing but. It brings a bad name to Cuban cuisine around the world. Someone who has never had real Cuban food goes into one of those imposter restaurants snd gets turned off of Cuban food because of their garbage. Update! 6/4/2026. It's so funny. The owner or the manager, whoever, got butt hurt about my opinion of the fake cuban food those imposters serve. He talked a bunch of unprofessional crap instead of listening to customers and stepping up their piss poor game. I went in there with 10 CUBAN family members. They came to Denver for a family reunion. I have Cuban family from Miami, Tampa, and New Jersey. After taking them to this Jama place, well, they haven't spoken to me since. Don't get mad at me because your food is slack. That's what losers do. The customer is always right. That's how I run my successfull business. You're probably already going out of business. Don't take it out on me bruh, get a plancha. And if u don't know what a freakin plancha is, there's no help for you. And stop being so sensitive. I'll bring u a pacifier so u don't cry

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Left: pan con bistec, plantains, & the Cuban frita
La Chiva

La Chiva

4.2
(336 reviews)
9.3 mi
$$

The atmosphere is very welcoming . It is beautifully decor . Staff are very sweet . The food tastes…read moreamazing ! And the drinks are very refreshing

My friend was in town with his father for some difficult medical tests at National Jewish. The…read morestress of the tests and the concerns over memory problems had understandably been making his dad anxious. So, we decided to take him for a relaxing evening for some "home cooking;" his dad is from Colombia. I'd driven by this place for years, always thought it was cute, but never had been in to try it out. Well, the inside is even cuter than the curbside! We were quickly greeted and shown to a table. It was around 8 on a Friday night. The service was just what my friend's dad needed, joking around in Spanish and answering random questions that an older person might have when seeing food they grew up with and hadn't seen in a while... and, then, the food. I'm not familiar with Colombian cuisine, so I wanted to try something traditional. The presentation was sizable and I really like color on a plate. Then, it was flavorful and filling?! YUM. We walked out of the experience laughing and purely delighted at having had a great night in sharing a unique experience. Strongly suggest folks swinging through, when you're in the neighborhood... or, give yourself a special occasion and make a trip!

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Close up of Patacones Montados (Chicharron)
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