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Tucked into a small house is a taste of Cuban food that shouldn't be missed. This is one of several dotted around the area from the same purveyor. We ordered their empanadas (all of them) and split them amongst the table. All are very good and come with an accompanying sauce. Not to be missed. We also ordered three of their sandwiches. Plenty of food and delicious. The media noche was the highlight for us but don't skip any of these masterpieces.
Cuba Cuba was the first Cuban restaurant in the City, founded by Kristy Socarrás Bigelow, a Cuban-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.
A great golden triangle dinner date stop! If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Cuba Cuba yet, I highly recommend. I enjoyed a dinner here a few weeks ago and I still think about it. The menu is no fuss, to the ignorant it may be confusing but if you go in with a curious heart, ready to ask the staff questions, you're in for a treat. Based on our servers recommendation, I got the Puerco Frito, and WOW. Every bite was light and flavorful. I've been told that you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items, and based on what I tried, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you are lucky, they'll seat you in this massive room with one wall that's just windows, which makes for an even more relaxing dining experience. Give this place a try!
Great food and cocktails but very slow service. We arrived just before five but could not be seated in the dining room as they don't begin serving dinner until 5 and the bar was full. We enjoyed Cuba libres and pineapple mojitos off the happy hour menu which were excellently prepared. Lots of pineapple flavor in the pineapple mojito. The app with tostones and avocados was tasty but a bit pricey considering you only get three small tostones topped with avocados. The ropa vieja was excellent and a good sized portion. Only thing that really detracted from our experience was the very slow service. We had to wait an inordinately long time to check out and get our CC back. Atmosphere is festive and fun. I'd return here but would be cautious coming here if you have plans after due to the slow service.
I can't recommend this spot enough! I dined here with my dear friend and to say we had a blast is an understatement. The food and vibrant atmosphere is enough to make for a feel good experience! First of all, I have little banana allergy and this restaurant fries everything (plantains included) in the same oil. I let my server know that my allergy isn't detrimental unless I consume too much banana or plantain pulp / meat- in that case, I'd get hives. She was very quick to assist me by subbing the maduras for yuca fries so I could have a great experience here. I really appreciated that and the yuca fries were SO TASTY. I mean I am dreaming of these again. I ordered the famous vaca frita and absolutely loved every bite! It's so satisfying to have the crispiness and juiciness married in this combination. Also, we enjoyed the mojo fries with garlic sauce for an appetizer. I am a heavy garlic girlie and this sauce was so spot on! Rich in garlic and oily goodness, it was so much fun sharing this and enjoying that garlic burn together. As the meal ended, we opted for tres leches and a cortadito to bring our energy back to us! The tres leches was so moist and flavor-packed. Dare I say the best one I've had to date? The cortadito was the perfect balance of coffee flavor and sweetness. I just had the best time and can't wait to come back here! Thanks, Cuba Cuba!
This is my new favorite restaurant in Denver. We were visiting for a work convening at a hotel nearby and we walked here mainly because of the reviews and the place did not disappoint! It's a super cute small restaurant but with three different seating areas an an outdoor seating space. The food, drinks & dessert were amazing! I particularly enjoyed the empanadas & the salpicon. I ordered the ropa vieja but I think that one needed a little more flavor for my taste. The congri & yuca frita were really great but my favorite was the flan & the tres leches de chocolate! Overall, I highly recommend!
Cool spot we accidentally rolled into about 20 minutes before they closed. Quaint little spot that serves good good. That night I had a Cuban sandwich and it was well prepared. Next time I'll try them at least an hour before closing.
After a long day in meetings downtown we were able to grab a table for a group of 7 of us. The staff was very accommodating as we added the 7th after sitting down. The pitchers were easy to share and a good value. We collectively liked the mojito pitcher better than the margarita. Everyone seemed pleased with their food as well. Would like to try again sometime and get the Cuban sandwich!
So incredibly delish. Ordered the mariquitas, empanadas and Camerones al Coco. Mash potatoes were divine and balanced the sauce and bright vegetables beautifully. Service was great! A meal you don't want to rush through.
Delicious Cuban food in downtown Denver. Amazing food. Nice Cuban atmosphere. Solid service. Come visit it when you are in downtown Denver
8 days ago
I was super hungry and stumbled upon Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar. The restaurant is in a small, old, adorable house. Customer service was excellent and attentive. The food was delicious. So flavorful and well cooked. Highly recommend Cuba Cuba. I had the chimichurri steak plate and upgraded to yuca fries. I also had the bread pudding for dessert. Wish it was in my area so I could return often! read more
Tucked into a small house is a taste of Cuban food that shouldn't be missed. This is one of several dotted around the area from the same purveyor. We ordered their empanadas (all of them) and split them amongst the table. All are very good and come with an accompanying sauce. Not to be missed. We also ordered three of their sandwiches. Plenty of food and delicious. The media noche was the highlight for us but don't skip any of these masterpieces. read more
Cuba Cuba was the first Cuban restaurant in the City, founded by Kristy Socarrás Bigelow, a Cuban-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. read more
A great golden triangle dinner date stop! If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Cuba Cuba yet, I highly recommend. I enjoyed a dinner here a few weeks ago and I still think about it. The menu is no fuss, to the ignorant it may be confusing but if you go in with a curious heart, ready to ask the staff questions, you're in for a treat. Based on our servers recommendation, I got the Puerco Frito, and WOW. Every bite was light and flavorful. I've been told that you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items, and based on what I tried, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you are lucky, they'll seat you in this massive room with one wall that's just windows, which makes for an even more relaxing dining experience. Give this place a try! read more
Great food and cocktails but very slow service. We arrived just before five but could not be seated in the dining room as they don't begin serving dinner until 5 and the bar was full. We enjoyed Cuba libres and pineapple mojitos off the happy hour menu which were excellently prepared. Lots of pineapple flavor in the pineapple mojito. The app with tostones and avocados was tasty but a bit pricey considering you only get three small tostones topped with avocados. The ropa vieja was excellent and a good sized portion. Only thing that really detracted from our experience was the very slow service. We had to wait an inordinately long time to check out and get our CC back. Atmosphere is festive and fun. I'd return here but would be cautious coming here if you have plans after due to the slow service. read more
3 months ago
25 days ago
I can't recommend this spot enough! I dined here with my dear friend and to say we had a blast is an understatement. The food and vibrant atmosphere is enough to make for a feel good experience! First of all, I have little banana allergy and this restaurant fries everything (plantains included) in the same oil. I let my server know that my allergy isn't detrimental unless I consume too much banana or plantain pulp / meat- in that case, I'd get hives. She was very quick to assist me by subbing the maduras for yuca fries so I could have a great experience here. I really appreciated that and the yuca fries were SO TASTY. I mean I am dreaming of these again. I ordered the famous vaca frita and absolutely loved every bite! It's so satisfying to have the crispiness and juiciness married in this combination. Also, we enjoyed the mojo fries with garlic sauce for an appetizer. I am a heavy garlic girlie and this sauce was so spot on! Rich in garlic and oily goodness, it was so much fun sharing this and enjoying that garlic burn together. As the meal ended, we opted for tres leches and a cortadito to bring our energy back to us! The tres leches was so moist and flavor-packed. Dare I say the best one I've had to date? The cortadito was the perfect balance of coffee flavor and sweetness. I just had the best time and can't wait to come back here! Thanks, Cuba Cuba! read more
This is my new favorite restaurant in Denver. We were visiting for a work convening at a hotel nearby and we walked here mainly because of the reviews and the place did not disappoint! It's a super cute small restaurant but with three different seating areas an an outdoor seating space. The food, drinks & dessert were amazing! I particularly enjoyed the empanadas & the salpicon. I ordered the ropa vieja but I think that one needed a little more flavor for my taste. The congri & yuca frita were really great but my favorite was the flan & the tres leches de chocolate! Overall, I highly recommend! read more
4 months ago
Cool spot we accidentally rolled into about 20 minutes before they closed. Quaint little spot that serves good good. That night I had a Cuban sandwich and it was well prepared. Next time I'll try them at least an hour before closing. read more
24 days ago
After a long day in meetings downtown we were able to grab a table for a group of 7 of us. The staff was very accommodating as we added the 7th after sitting down. The pitchers were easy to share and a good value. We collectively liked the mojito pitcher better than the margarita. Everyone seemed pleased with their food as well. Would like to try again sometime and get the Cuban sandwich! read more
21 days ago
1 year ago
So incredibly delish. Ordered the mariquitas, empanadas and Camerones al Coco. Mash potatoes were divine and balanced the sauce and bright vegetables beautifully. Service was great! A meal you don't want to rush through. read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
Delicious Cuban food in downtown Denver. Amazing food. Nice Cuban atmosphere. Solid service. Come visit it when you are in downtown Denver read more
3 months ago
I started with the croquetas, and they were perfect. Just like grandma made. Smoky, crispy, and served with a lime wedge for an extra kick. For my entrée, I had the vaca frita. The portion was generous; I couldn't finish it all. The black beans were well-seasoned, and the plantains were plump and sweet. The bonus? They serve Materva. Now all they need is Malta Hatuey and we're set. Overall, it was an authentic experience. I'm looking forward to coming back to try their ropa vieja read more
2 years ago
Came here for my husband's birthday a few weeks ago. I think he had been to either this or another location before and really enjoyed it, and it was my first time. We got a table right away in the larger back room and it had a cute vibe (I loved the feathery overhead lights) - kind of that living roomy restaurant vibe. Our waiter was friendly and answered several questions for us. We just got water here and ordered some empanadas for appetizers. They were pretty good, not amazing, but good for an app. For dinner, I got the ropa vieja (pretty much what I always get at Cuban places) and thought it was great. Nice mixes of flavors, beef cooked well, good rice + beans. For dessert, we shared a small, but amazingly delicious vanilla orange flan. Definitely recommend that - hard to go wrong with flan. Overall enjoyed the meal. Took a star off because the prices are pretty steep here. $27 for ropa vieja seemed a bit high to me although looking back at the place we used to go in CT, their ropa vieja is $25 now so maybe things have just gone up in price and I am still cheap and longing for the prices of 2012. Also I had to use the bathroom during dinner which was downstairs. As I started walking down it smelled *awful* to the point I had to hold my breath. Not sure if it was the bathrooms or some storage area or something but it truly smelled awful to me and I finished as quickly as I could. read more
2 years ago
Love this cute & quaint home turned restaurant. Staff are pretty chill & welcoming. Cocktails are worth your $$ and food is authentic Cuban and I've had some in Miami. :) Love the Ropa Vieja, Lechon Asado, Mariquitas and Mojo fries. Flavors are rich and pretty filling. read more
June is National Dairy Month. @cubacubacafe in partnership with @dairymax to promote dairy-forward dishes. @cubacubacafe won the Kids Menu Milk Grant by @dairymax to support restaurants in promoting milk and other dairy items on their kids menu. Among all the 8 state region @cubacubacafe stood out for its innovative dairy focused menu, potential increase in dairy sales and strong social media presence. Congratulations Lactose intolerance or milk allergy? A better alternative is the lactose free dairy. Shout out to Manny the sweetest, friendliest staff! For this meal our dishes were specially made with dairy-forward dishes produced by local hardworking farmers. The chef can always modify things for you but be sure to tell them from the time you place your order. Their patio is sweet and the first thing you will see upon arrival. Cozy situation inside with absolutely great food and drinks. Featured Dairy forward dishes: PINA COLADA coconut rum, dark rum, pineapple juice & cream milk. choose frozen or on the rocks(probably the best in Denver!) EMPANADA ( the sauce is the dairy-forward element here) choose your favorite or order all three: ( so good) picadillo homestyle ground beef, sofrito, peppers, capers, potato & olives ropa vieja shredded flank steak prepared with a Creole sauce hongo y manchego mushroom, peppers, onion & manchego cheese CAMARONES AL COCO a Colorado favorite! Pan seared shrimp sautéed with a French style sofito, garlic, ginger & milk over our creamy mash potato VACA FRITA Cuba Cuba's classic mojo marinated flank steak, seared to a crispy perfection, sautéed onions, white rice, black beans & maduros TRES LECHES Best in Denver! sponge cake soaked & topped with fresh merengue & caramel candy. This is CAFE CON LECHE single shot espresso with whole milk & sugar read more
*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW super cute restaurant, knowledgeable & kind staff, and a great meal! (Plus it's minority owned!!) they do have a shared fryer - but provide substitutes as needed, and their entire entree list is gluten free. They don't have any bread substitutes, so no sandwiches/burgers. I got the puerco frito w/ the veggie citrus-jalapeño slaw - DELICIOUS! They also have one GF dessert option: flan. I had to try it (did not add the optional alcohol) and it was amazing. my non-GF friend also enjoyed his meal! I did not get sick:) read more
5 months ago
I'm coming back for some pastries. They look so appetizing. I placed my order over the phone in advance and they take payment over the phone for to go orders. You can also order online but will be paying extra on top of menu prices. The cafe is cute inside and the cashier was so friendly. The Cuban sandwich was enormous! Big enough for two meals for sure. It was one of the best and most delicious Cuban sandwiches I've ever eaten. read more
1 year ago
So happy I found this place during my trip to Denver. The food was amazing and it was so cute inside. Would definitely recommend. The staff was so friendly and service was great. I loved the vaca frita read more
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I returned to this place and had another amazing experience. Be sure to make reservations on the weekends as it gets very busy or come as soon as the door opens. The staff is very friendly and the food, drinks, and dessert is amazing. There is street parking nearby. I do prefer being here in the summer because they have a option to sit outside. Otherwise the warm food will keep you comfortable during the cold winter months read more
As someone who lived in Miami for 8 years, I was thrilled to have Cuban food walking distance from my house! The food was a great quality and the vibes were perfect. Cuba Cuba is in an old house and so fun. The patio looks awesome on a nice summer afternoon. We enjoyed everything but the mojitos and croquettes were the stars of the show! I wasn't a huge fan of the empanada pastry but the filling was incredible. I would highly recommend Cuba Cuba for anyone in town craving some Cuban and other Latin food! read more
Came for the cubana, stayed for the vibes. This spot is so so cute - a really great spot for a date night, or friend dinner. Large seating area with great service. The food was solid. The appetizers and drinks were the highlights for us. The yuca fries were probably my favorite dish. They were SO crispy and flavorful. The empanadas were solid with the highlight being the habanero crema sauce. The croquetas were decent but I'm not a croqueta fan in general. Moving on to the drinks, we were so happy they made a lot of their cocktails n/a so we could get a fancy drink without consuming alcohol. We got an n/a mojito and n/a piña colada and they both hit harddddd. As far as the entries, we may have been too full to really enjoy them but they didn't hit quite as hard as the apps. The cubana was good but nothing out of this world. The plantains I got on the side were KILLER though. I can't speak on the ropa vieja bc my friend ordered it. Overall, the attention to detail here is my favorite aspect of this spot. Great service, awesome vibes and delicious apps, sides and drinks. read more
3 years ago
5/5! I can't believe I've never been here before. The spot is tucked away, near Denver Health off of Speer. And this is a great spot to go for a date or to catch up with friends. There is a huge drink menu ft. mojitos, daiquiris, margaritas, sangria, wine, beer - really anything you could want. They also have a variety of Cuban coffees. If you've never had a Cuban coffee, it is a small cup that will kick in the butt and it is just the best ever! For those that are nonalcoholic, they have lemonade and Cuban sodas. The food was heavenly and the experience was made even better by our extremely personable server. For apps- Don't skip on the plantain chips or the mojo fries. The garlic butter sauce is heavenly! I was with a group of five, and we ordered most of the entrées and shared. Everything was equally delicious! You can't go wrong here. As soon as we left, I was left planning my next visit, and wondering when we could come again! read more
1 year ago
Ordered a empandana as an appetizer. Good food and good service. Definitely will come back when I visit Denver again. read more
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1173 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
Golden Triangle, Civic Center, Southwest
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