I walked into this establishment for the first time and I was warmly greeted by the young lady at…read morethe counter. I decided to order the Papi's Pan Con Lechon, which is roasted mojo pork and grilled onions. The sandwich was very flavorful and I really enjoyed it. I grew up on Cuban food and I'm looking forward to my next visit. There is a municipal parking lot across the street. It's right behind the IHOP.

The food is very good, and the young lady at the counter is very pleasant. We were looking for a…read moreplace to sit down and eat a meal. This is a take-out place, very busy, that means good business. We ordered some appetizers to go, I personally tried the Croquettes, which were delicious. I was disappointed that we were not able to have a good sit-down Cuban meal at the café. It would be helpful to inform the readers that there is no sitting, just a counter with 5 stools.

My fiancée and I came here for breakfast. We ordered tres leches French toast, Cuban sandwich, and…read morecarne asada omelette. The service was friendly and quick. He made sure to let us know about the specials of the day. The restaurant is on the smaller side with maybe room for about 10 small groups. This place is BYOB, as with most restaurants in this area. We enjoyed everything we had! It was flavored to the T! It was fresh! Piping hot and just excellent. The total came out to be about $120 including tax and tip, which is average for this area but is pretty pricey, Inflation hits hard. Nonetheless we would be back again!! It was that good!

We walked in and were greeted with a Latin flourish. The restaurant is clearly Latin inspired, and…read morevery kid friendly as most patrons did have their kids with them. Looking at the menu, things seemed to be priced a lot higher than you would expect for the breakfast, lunch, or brunch. $20 appetizer in the morning is a bit wild to me still, even considering current trends in prices. We unfortunately opted out of apps for this reason. I did surge on an apple cider cinnamon drink though, which was quite nice (though again, $12 for a non-alcoholic drink feels steep). For my main meal I had a meat lovers omelette with toast, and that was also $25. The flavor itself was quite nice and the toast complimented well. There was also an option for home fries instead. It was two eggs and satisfied. I enjoyed my experience, but I still feel that there is better value to be had even in Somerville 's downtown. Pricing alone compells me to look into those alternatives instead.

It was my first time here and we came for the weekend brunch. So I can't give my full experience of…read morethis place. However, the food options were not that expensive and had decent portions. What made us go was the unlimited mimosas (or Bloody Marys and Blueberry Champagne punch) for $15.50 for 90 minutes. They were very attentive with refilling the glasses allowing us to get well over our moneys worth. We also got the tres leches which was pretty good but could have been soaked more but maybe it was because we came so early‍. As we got there right when it opened, it wasn't too crowded and have a good vibe. We definitely need to come back at night to get the full ambiance with music and dinner!

No matter what type of day this place is a VIBE and has been a staple since my husband was just a…read moreboyfriend lol. Now we have kids and visit regularly- with or without them. Love that it's family friendly- the staff ALWAYS includes us in fun conversations , and the food is consistently wonderful AND authentic. We try something new every single time we're here, and the staff is always happy to bring some plantain strips for my kids when we come in! Love and will remain regulars!

I was attending a friend's mother's wake. Arriving at 4:30 and staying for about an hour, I headed…read moreto my truck. By luck the Cuban Breeze was right next to the funeral home. This is a clean casual eating restaurant with a colorful upbeat vibe, Spanish wall art and music. They have cafeteria style steam trays and some tables. I think they do a lot of take-out. Not having a lot of Cuban food experience, I did recognize the empanadas ($3,95), fried pork, red and black beans and yellow rice before settling on a Cuban sandwich ($12.95).The sandwich was just what I needed at the time. Hot, flavorful and the ham and pork was hot, well seasoned and juicy. The bread had a crispy cover but soft on the inside. I understand that the Abuela still does some of the cooking. I usually eat around 3pm so at 5:30 I was starving. I'll be eating more Cuban food in the future!

The graffiti outside screamed "quirky and cute." Inside? Nearly empty, with a hot food stand that…read morelooked suspiciously like a supermarket deli's last cry for help. We ordered fish & chips and a Cuban sandwich. Bold moves, apparently. The fish was so tasteless, I think I offended it by taking a bite. Honestly, frozen supermarket fish would've put up more of a fight. The fries? Also running for the "most bland" award. And the Cuban sandwich--ham, cheese, and shredded pork so thin I had to squint to find the protein. A whisper of meat. A ghost of flavor. But wait, it gets better. A Snapple? $4.00. For that price, I expected someone to at least open it for me. Instead, zero service--and yet, the screen still flipped around asking for a tip. The audacity? Inspiring. Just not in the way they think

I was in the area and was in the mood for Cuban food. We came on a Sunday right when they opened…read moreand the servers were very welcoming. My husband got the fried pork chops with red beans and rice. I ordered the chicken in garlic sauce with black beans and rice. We shared an order of tostones. We were both very pleased with our dishes. My chicken was very good and a large portion. My husband's pork chops were amazing. We both enjoyed the sides as well. The restaurant itself was beautiful and I loved the congas at the bar. Will definitely be back next time we are around here.

Mambo Cuban restaurant & Lounge on Bloomfield Ave is 100% highly recommended! The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious, the atmosphere was incredible, and the service was excellent. From the moment we walked in, the manager was welcoming and attentive, immediately making us feel comfortable. Our waitress, Evelin, was wonderful she took the time to explain each dish and helped us choose exactly what we were craving. We had an amazing night that truly exceeded all our expectations and more. Great food, great service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. We'll definitely be back

Hands down my favorite Cuban, outside of Miami. We've never had a bad meal. The Rabo Ensendido…read morenever disappoints, and the congri brings me right back to abuela's kitchen. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and Luis is the best. Your first time there you'll feel like a regular.

Came here for a birthday dinner. Never been before. There is an outdoor area for eating. The…read morestaff was super nice and welcoming. Especially since I was 30mins early to my event. They seated me anyway. I ordered the salmon with veggies and conqui (Cuban rice & beans) It was delicious. Sorry didn't grab a pic of it. Great experience here.

What an absolute treat. We popped in here a couple of days ago on a whim, the wife needed to spend…read moresome amex money to get her airline points, and they made the list. So we walked over, and got ourselves two sandwiches. Both owners, or the owner and his mom where there and we had a lovely chat about NYC, trains, earthquakes and the joys of snow when we were kids. I got the pulled pork sand, and she got the Cuban, which may be their signature. Both were extremely tasty, and when I sent my brother the picture below he replied, why haven't you taken me here, so next time we will. They have a wide assortment of croquettes which we didn't try, but we are keen to next time. Overall, wonderful experience, people and food, and if you're in the area you should pop in.

I was extremely disappointed with my visit to Croqueteria. I had such high hopes from the reviews…read moreand was immediately let down as soon as I walked in the door. Was greeted with basically a frown and made to feel like I was there to solicit for something "Can I help you with something"... I immediately said, well, yeah, I'm here to order food... LOL. We also couldn't use the restroom (after a 2 hour drive), even though we were patrons... The best part...the croquettes were some of the worst. The only salvageable one was the spinach and feta and even that was bland. The chicken one tasted like dog food and made my sister and I feel ill. Even my daughter couldn't finish the sweet pumpkin one. So, overall.... on top of the unwelcoming attitude and inedible food..... I would never recommend.

Just moved to the area and was told by my contractor that they had Saturday night salsa. I went a…read morefew weeks ago and I had the salmon salad. The dressing was amazing my partner had the paella which he loved. The service was amazing and the DJ played enough salsa to keep us dancing most of the night.

A unique Latin restaurant in the out of town area , really like the menu and feel they are highly…read moreauthentic. The guava and chocolate drinks are Caribbean in itself ! I loved the red snapper ! Go here for a Caribbean vibe ! Service is good !

I like to comment on the good experience last Saturday,Aug15, when we celebrated the birthday of…read moremy husband. Jorge, the Manager did a great job - assigned two good ladies to wait on the table for 17 people . The food and the drink served were very good and was served well. With the reservation placed last minute- all enjoyed the gathering! Thank you! - Guests took note of the good experience and will surely come back to dine here again.

This is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at in-person. I've moved away now, but my family is…read morestill there and Casual Habana holds a special place in our hearts. From birthdays, to casual meals, to my despedida to move cross country. I've just ordered a special meal for my mom's birthday and received photos. I cannot express how utterly disappointed I am in this order. For dishes more than $30, the portions are pathetic. Again, we are no stranger to this restaurant and know what it's like to dine here. This was meant to share among three people and it seems far from enough. Especially the main dishes of Paella, Pescado Frito, Cazuela de Mariscos. Just look at them compared to the in restaurant photos. The sides are really sad compared to what we'd get in restaurant too.

As a Cuban, I'm very picky when it comes to Cuban food, and Rumba Cubana did not disappoint. The…read moreHaledon location is beautiful, lively, and perfect for a family dinner or a night out. We tried several dishes, but some of my favorites were the tostones topped with lechón, El Rumberito for sharing, the Poquito de Todo, and especially the Pasta Cuba Mía with ropa vieja -- absolutely delicious. The flavors really reminded me of home. Their cocktails are also worth trying; everything we ordered tasted great and the presentation was beautiful. The menu has a lot of variety, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are generous. They also have Happy Hour and weekend entertainment with DJs or live bands depending on the night. Highly recommend making a reservation on busy weekends. Definitely a place I would visit again.

- Stopped in for lunch on a stormy Saturday right at opening time; we parked in the lot, which…read moreappears to be valet-only, though valet service hadn't started yet when we arrived - The restaurant is spacious with plenty of well-spaced seating; has a clean, comfortable atmosphere with warm lighting throughout; we especially loved being seated by the La Bodeguita del Medio wall art--it brought back so many great memories from our trip to Cuba! - Service was excellent: everyone was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal, making us feel well taken care of from start to finish - The food was outstanding: portions are very generous; everything was fresh and flavorful--the meats were tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, and the Caribbean Punch was strong, fruity, and incredibly refreshing - We'll definitely be back for dinner, as we can only imagine how lively and energetic the atmosphere is in the evening