When we go on vacation we try as many spots as we can but if a place is good enough, sometimes we go twice. This place is truly special. Very close to my foodie heart . First time ordered light to go: congri (cuban rice mixed with black beans) and patacones (smashed up double fried green plantains). My expectations were low. The congri was a religious experience. I've only had congri this good another time in my life and that was home cooked by a Cuban friend. This congri is better than anything in Miami. It's better than Versailles and it's probably the best congri in the world . I come from Ecuador and plaintain runs thru my veins. That I know of Cuba is not known for excellent patacones. But these were up there with the best I've ever had. And trust me that's high praise coming from an Ecuadorian. Second time we came we ate light at the restaurant: 2 cheese empanadas, a cuban coffee (that espresso thimble thing) and a mojito cocktail. The cuban coffee was the best I've ever had but I'm biased bc he put a little sugar in it and it was deep and perfect. My wife who is half Cuban likes it straight (no sugar). The mojito was good but it needs a little work. For the best mojito ever go to Miami's Cafe Versailles. The lovely waitress who waited on us was attentive and even offered to take a picture of us. Met the owner/chef and he shared some of his incredible life story. I'll respect his privacy but he had to go to epic lengths to achieve his American dream. We ordered $100 of food to go. The pork cuban tamal was infused with pork flavor to the max. The sanduche Cubano would be something that fit right in Miami. His Ropa Vieja is right on par with my wife's ropa vieja which I consider better than any I've had in ANY restaurant including Versailles and La Carreta. These guys are so lovely and authentic that I don't think they even speak English. But don't fret, bring your Google Translate and be treated to some of the best Cuban food anywhere. I really loved this place and I really love these guys. Like the owner said: "trato de dar lo mejor de mi" = I give the best of myself from the heart . That's my kind of place. Can't wait to go back read more

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The food that reminds you of home and the service that reminds you of family. If you get platanos get tostones also. read more

Cuba Bella Cafe - Cortadito Cubano In the back -- Cubano Sandwich Plate - Cuban Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Great authentic Cuban dishes, Service was awesome and the ambiance even better. Will definitely go back read more

Absolutely loved everything, I've missed good Cuban food since leaving Florida and this was just what I needed ordered a Cuban, lechon assado and pork chunks congri along with black beans and rice and both maduro and tostones everything was delicious read more

What a fun spot in Carrollton! My family decided randomly that it had been far too long since we enjoyed some Cuban cuisine and we had no idea where to go in DFW. We ended up at the best spot possible at the Cuba Bella Cafe! We arrived and were seated promptly and the restaurant was cute and very clean. We ordered Potato Rellenos, Beef Empanadas, a Cuban Sandwich, and Bistec. All of the items were excellently prepared and served nice and hot. All had a great taste and the plantains were particularly awesome If you are looking for an amazing Cuban spot, you found it. Highly Reccommended! read more

The food here is better than before! I can't express how delicious my food was today. The service was awesome, one server and she was busy but was very communicative and friendly. My first review of this restaurant was from 3 years ago and I wil say they have only gotten better. read more

The waitress for us did not speak english very well, but enough to communicate and understand orders well. Spanish recommended! I love the ambiance of this place, as it feels like a cuban restaurant and I really felt engrossed in the music and colors inside! The cubano I had was pretty good, I do wish I could taste the mustard more and the pork was a little dry for my taste. Overall a nice cubano and the steak was very tender and thin! read more

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The appetizers were okay, nothing special. The sauce that comes with the appetizers was flavorful. The pan con pollo was also okay, nothing extraordinary. My favorite is the bistec encebollado, it was delicious! The rice paired well with it. Great customer service. Plenty of parking. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening randomly. I ordered numerous items because I live far from the location. The servers were cordial and the place was not very busy. The prices seemed average. As for the food: Chicharron: absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and so moist on the inside. Wish I'd ordered more. Tamale: I haven't had a cuban tamale before so cannot tell if the taste was typical but I wasn't a big fan. Oxtail with yellow rice and black beans: I found the oxtail to be a bit under seasoned and not particularly moist. One piece was difficult to eat because of how tough it was. The sides were average. Picadillo with yellow rice and black beans: the meat was fine. The sides were fine. Not particularly memorable as either great or less than great. read more

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We went here for dinner. My family treat me for my birthday. We ordered their famous Cuban version of Seafood Paella and Fried Plantains. Their Paella has a lot of fresh seafood and veggies ingredients. What a huge order. They're delicious. Service is good. Clean and well decorated Cuban Restaurant. read more

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Todo estuvo excelente! La comida estuvo buenísima,!.comí unas masitas de cerdo que estaban súper blanditas, tostones súper crispy en su punto. El dueño es una persona muy abordable, sentí que estaba en PR conversando con un buen vecino. Recomiendo este restaurante. Me encantó. Muchas felicidades!! read more

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Delicious food prepare with love, great service, beautiful ambiance with a beautifully decorated environment. read more

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In the interest of full-disclosure, I should mention that my family is Cuban and I grew up eating Cuban food. No restaurant outside of Miami has been able to match my mother and grandmother's cooking. But with all that said, the food at Cuba Bella was pretty good; on its own, I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. However, the service was absolutely atrocious. From the moment we walked in until we checked out, we all felt that our server saw us as a bother. Mind you, we all speak perfect Spanish, so we had no problem communicating. There was another server there taking care of other guests, and she did not seem to have the same attitude. But our server seemed like she really wanted to be somewhere else. read more

The variety of Cuban dishes are very good assortment. The dishes are prepared to order; pork meat is very tender & tasty; the service is very consistent & very steadily prompt! The quality is very good & price is above market, but worth it. It was a quiet afternoon @ 4:30-5, mid week, very empty & mellow. They have a Karaoke stage up front that seems like it's part of the restaurant entertainment on any given night. Lots of parking, dining & restrooms are very clean. I loved my Cuban ice coffee read more

Great food, the pork was exceptional the black beans and rice was great and their mojito is dangerous!

Amazing traditional Cuban food , super friendly stuff and the owner is great , very friendly ambiance, highly recommend this place to anyone coming to the area you should try this place read more

So good, me and my large family are Ecuadorians so it was so cool to see all the old juice flavors and food!! Totally recommend the guanábana juice! read more

Loved this place. Lots of parking. Modern and clean atmosphere with lots of Cuban flags and photographs of their capitol building. We both got Ropa Vieja entree with white rice and beans and plantains. It was divine!! He got fried green plantains which came with a citrus garlic sauce, while I got sweet plantains--they were perfectly crispy and sweet. My favorite! I asked for a chimichurri sauce on the side but I wasn't a huge fan--it's fine because the food was so good on its own! They brought our waters out and then a glass bottle for the table for refills which is always appreciated. I called beforehand to make sure they had Ropa Vieja--the reason I go to cuban restaurants. They picked up quickly so thank you. The only downside I found is that they had a 20% increase of price written on the menu... while the menu on their website hasn't been updated and still shows the original prices. read more

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We were really impressed with this restaurant. We been to many Cuban restaurants and never can find one that we were satisfied with but this one is the best of all. Recommend it 100%. This is my restaurant for sure to go every time I visit. The season in the food is really the best and unique like you back in Cuba. We actually met the owner and he treated us like family. Recommend you guys to go if you in Dallas. read more

I had the vaca frita (shredded beef with citrus flavor) it came with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. It was so much good but so freaking good! I'm sad I didn't find this place earlier. They are legit authentic Cuban food! read more

Cuba Bella Cafe - They didn't give me any utensils to eat so I had to use the chopsticks I had at my desk - Cuban Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I'm Cuban, raised in the heart of Miami with some of the best Cuban food and raised by an abuela who cooked everything from scratch with the best flavor. But I must say that this place is the one and only place I can say would give my family's food a run for their money. My goodness! Such good flavor, cute decor, such kind waitress and even the chef came out to make sure we loved our food. 5 stars isn't enough. You have to come try it for yourself! read more

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Had lunch today at Bella Cuba ! It was fantastic . A very friendly and inviting setting , the staff were so friendly and wonderful . Authentic Cuban food ! So good ! One of the best places in town. I recommend it the highest degree. We had the tamale appetizer, and the ribs with yellow rice and a sort of fried banana on the side . Absolutely authentic . Wonderful flavor . Great environment . read more

Full disclosure that the one star review I gave was due to service and not the food. The food was great but left a foul taste in my mouth and I can explain why. I came around 2pm today and at the time I came in I was the only person dining until about 20 mins into my meal. While I was ordering my meal, I had a hard time understanding my waitress. I felt like she was very impatient. After she got frustrated by lack of understanding she then was speaking to another person perhaps another coworker but how she was explaining the situation to her coworker she said "Chino" basically assuming that I was Chinese. What a shame. Not all Asians are the same. I'm Filipino but not Chino. She never came in to check on me that I can recall. While still some Arroz Con Pollo on my plate she kept asking or insisting for me to pay my tab. After feeling a little bit irritated I went to the register to pay via Apple Pay. Although I had a bad experience I still left a 20% tip. Just wanted to be a better person despite being treated like second class citizen. Racism is real but when it's another minority doing it to another minority it's mind blowing. read more

Cuba Bella Cafe - Arroz Con Pollo - Cuban Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Id been here once years ago and ordered a cubano. I thought it was an excellent cubano that felt like textbook definition of what you'd expect. This time, I ordered the Masa De Puerco Frita meal with black beans, white rice, and sweet plantains. The fried pork was cooked just right, where the meat tore off like flaky pulled pork. This isn't crispy like chicharrones or fried chicken skin, or there is definitely a fried food taste that added to the meal. The garlic citrus sauce is what really wowed me! Full of flavor that had me licking the plate at the end. It helped with the rice as the sauce seeped into it. The black beans were ok, but I feel they could have done something to doctor them up. Whether that's adding fat, spices, or something to give it more flavor than just straight black beans). The white rice is standard, and nothing about it is memorable. The sweet plantains were not as soft as I would have hoped, but they did have a good banana flavor. I wish they were more charred on the outside as well. I also ordered a slice of tres leche cake. This is not a normal cake, as it was more a piece of bread soaked like tres leche. This is definitely more European sweet, which means it goes great with coffee. I wish it were sweeter or had more cinnamon, but it's a light and cold dessert I can still appreciate. read more

The food at Cuba bella was very tasty. The portion size was adequate, not too large nor too small. Unfortunately, the service left some things to be desired. Our waitress did not understand English, and therefore our order was all mixed up, along with the bill. We went during lunchtime mid week and our waitress was the only person on, so no one could help her with the translation. Food was good! read more

Food was outstanding. Me and my friends come to Dallas all the time and eat at many different restaurants, and this one stood out the most. Customer service was impeccable despite the language barrier with the waitress. Highly recommend. 10/10 read more

Delicious yet Authentic Cuban food is what these guys do. I got a sudden craving this past weekend and remembered all the great Cuban options in Miami so was curious on how this spot would pan out and it did not disappoint. The Tostones were thick and crispy and some of the best I've had in a long time. The Jamon croquettes were alright and could be better. As for the entrees, the pork chunks were cooked Perfectly and paired so well with the congri. The shredded beef was solid and was paired with an incredibly well flavored white rice (reminded me of the chicken stock rice in Singapore) My son devoured the mini cubano which was stacked with lots of pork and yummy bread. All in all a very positive experience and we'll certainly be back soon! read more

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The bread is great an freshly backed and the Cubano damage is good the service was good also

WOW-run to this place-husband ordered skirt steak, I ordered crispy pork- yellow rice, black beans, fried yucca-YUM!! Everything we tasted was delicious- can't wait to go again read more

Nice little homye in the wall for some relatively inexpensive cuban food. Wife and i split the sampler and cuban.

Delish Cuban sandwich Chicken & yellow rice! Authentic Cuban food for sure! Order second meal to take home! read more

Cuba Bella Cafe - Yummmy - Cuban Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Me and a friend decided to try this place since we were visiting from out of town. Food was delicious. We had the cheese empanadas for appetizers and the dough was nice a crispy with the melted cheese. We had the Ropa Vieja and Bistec Encebellado and everything again delicious. We also had the Guava and cheese pastelitos for dessert. Waiter was nice and place had a nice atmosphere. Will definitely come back again. read more

fui de visita Dallas Texas y sin dudas mi restaurante favorito fue este , una atención espectacular , la comida super deliciosa para mi el mejor restaurante de comida cubana read more

What a find! I am just sad I hadn't been here earlier! The ambiance and vibe here is great. The staff is very friendly and pretty prompt. If it looks like you need them, they will be right there. The board with specials noted they have live music on the weekends so may be worth checking out on a Friday to get the true Cuban vibe. The food was excellent as was the tres leches. I have a sweet tooth so dessert is a must. My buddy doesn't typically like tres leches but this one he was all about. There are many things I have yet to try on this menu so will definitely be back! If you haven't been here yet, one word of advice, go! read more

Cuba Bella Cafe - Camarones al Ajillo - Cuban Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Great Cuban food! Super nice staff and the restaurant is very clean and well organized. Prices are reasonable and the food was delicious!

Authentic Cuban food. I drive all the way from Frisco to indulge. This is a must try spot if you're looking for some authentic Cuban cuisine. read more

Wow I've never had such flavorful and delicious Cuban food in my life!! I'm no expert but it tasted very authentic and warmed my soul! I got the masa de peurco frita and my husband got the vaca frita and both were so genuinely delicious!! The pork was tender and melted in your mouth and the beef was so unique in its texture almost like crispy beef noodles and bursting with amazing spices. The empanadas were also amazing and the plantain chips were seasoned so well with the signature garlic citrus sauce that I want to put on everything from now on. The waitress also recommended getting our rice and beans mixed together, which was an amazing choice! Can't wait to bring all my friends here for such authentic experiences and flavors!! read more

I thought that their food was okay. The wait for the food took about 45 minutes to even get to our table after we ordered. I do know that prices are going up everywhere but at the top of the menu it just says add 20% to each item. The croquettes were also a little black so I thought they were a little over cooked. read more

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I've lived in the North Dallas area for over 30 years, but I only discovered this place right before we moved. OMG, the food is outstanding; I ate until I couldn't eat any more, and still my mouth wanted more... best pork I've ever had. The staff is wonderful--so friendly and welcoming, like they are inviting you into their home. We didn't speak Spanish, and the staff didn't speak much English. Still, they showed hospitality and cared for their customers, making it one of the best experiences I've had in a very long time. read more

Went on a Saturday for lunch. Not many tables occupied, service was really slow, took quite a while to get our food. The highlight was the shredded beef on the Vaca Frita. Amazing flavor seasoned with Cuban spices and a garlic citrus sauce and grilled onions. We had the Tostones (crispy plantains) and yellow rice as sides. The Tostones were a harder texture than I anticipated, but tasted pretty good. The yellow rice was cold, but had decent flavor. A side of beans was also served which were quite good. Overall it was an OK dining experience. Staff was friendly. Might give it another try when we are in the area. read more

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