pretty affordable and tasty, with lots of different flavors complementing each other. their guava cream cheese empanada is particularly memorable for me, but am glad i branched out to try their rice + beans vegan bowl also love how they have dedicated gf fryers that make eating their yummy empanadas possible read more

CUBO de cuba - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Definitely a long time favorite over 15+ years. It's my go to place for a hearty, tasty, Cuban meal with yummy drinks and a delicious flan for dessert. The sweet fried plantains are delightful. The festive, tropical decor and friendly staff add to the experience, and outside umbrella tables are great on sunny days. I hope this place stays forever. read more

Great food! And fun decor. Made me feel like I was in a different place far far from here. The plants inside are gorgeous. The only drawback was the beer selection but the Mojitos looked great! Can't wait to go again soon! read more

If you are new to Cuban food, this is a great place to start. They have a great indoor and outdoor seating area depending on what you're looking for, as well as good authentic meal options. I came on a weekday around 6:30 so there were some people there already but not a lot. You walk up to the counter and place your order. We did have to wait a pretty long time for someone to come to the register - about 4 groups lined up behind us by the time we ordered. However the food came out very quickly so not a bad wait. The food itself was good, however I'm accustomed to punchier flavors and these were a little muted - great for those who may be new to this cuisine. Cuban restaurants can have pretty large plates so i really appreciated that they had a kids plate that even adults can order from if they weren't as hungry. All in all a positive experience. read more

CUBO de cuba - Kids size Ropa Vieja Plate - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really good food served by really good people at a really good price. We went for a pair of sandwiches -- the Cuban and the pan con lechon. Main difference is the ham. The Cuban has slow roasted and shredded pork along with ham and Swiss, carmelized onions and pickles. Pan con lechon seems a bit meat-focused, roasted pork shoulder, carmelized onions and Swiss. Very good bread. Both outstanding. For sides we tried the tostones and the maduros. Preferred the maduros. Inviting ambiance. Top notch service. Five stars all around. read more

Been coming here for a decade. The most incredible Cuban sandwich you can find in Oregon. Absolutely incredible experience. They're always blasting Cuban music. Perfect spot for a first date too! Make sure to get the mustard on your Cuban! read more

CUBO de cuba - The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Vegans and vegetarians, beware!! My husband has a meat protein allergy. We were assured the vegan bowl did not come into contact with meat. The cashier was even rude to me when I asked about how the food was prepared. He got super sick after eating here (still unwell the next day). Maybe it is a shared fryer, and the plantains were contaminated? I got the rope viejo, which was okay. read more

I was so happy to finally get around to trying Cubo. The food was delicious and definitely gave that comfort food vibe. My wife had a soy Picadillo bowl that tasted sweet but was overall great. I had the ropa vieja plate that was equally full of flavor and delicious. We had a couple of refreshing Cuba Libres, which is essentially just a rum and coke with lime. The service style is order at the counter and get a number. The employees were all kind. The only knock was that while a "plate" is more expensive and advertised as having more food than the "bowl", it certainly didn't appear that way. It seemed as though you get more of a bang for your buck by choosing the bowl option as it includes avocado and 2 sides technically. We also had a couple of beef and cheese empanadas that were tasty. Couldn't get pics of the dining area as there was a large gathering of folks going on. Cubo didn't disappoint and we will definitely be back next time we're in the neighborhood! read more

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We went there right after some Christmas shopping in the area. Very slow night for them, we were the only ones dining in. Liked the upbeat indoor seating. It's very casual, order at the counter and you get a number. They have area for you to get your own water, silverware and to bus your own table later. 3 of us shared the empanadas, sandwich and bowl. Portions were good and our favorites were the bowl and sandwich. Empanadas were ok. Lemonade was great but my coffee was lukewarm so I had to ask for it to be warmed up. We would come back again. I am sure when the weather is nicer eating outside would be nice. read more

CUBO de cuba - Mojo Shrimp Bowl, Guava Lemonade, Cuban Sandwich, empanadas, coconut cream coffee - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Portland Gem. Delicious flavors, efficiency in service. Clean and tidy. This time had the Cubano sammie with Maduros. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a bit of banana ketchup. Prior to Covid, they had a self serve condiment bar that rocked... read more

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We arrived at Cubo de Cuba right around when it just opened, maybe around 11:30 a.m. The line wasn't long at all. We placed our order and our food didn't take too long to arrive. The restaurant has a relaxed casual vibe, very welcoming. The colors and decor were bright and artsy. I liked that there were choices of seats to either eat indoor or outdoor. All the food we ordered were delicious and satisfying. I was so glad my sister took me there. I hope I'll be able to go back and eat there again as I enjoyed the food and would like to try more the others I didn't get to try. My husband and I shared our food Just so we can taste two different plate of food. He ordered ropa viejas with maduros and I ordered mojo pork plate over greens served with black beans and tostones. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food too. read more

CUBO de cuba - Ropa Vieja, black beans, and maduros - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food was absolutely amazing. The quality was good. Price is good. Had the guava chicken plate. Which tasted wonderful. Service is like you go to the order window and order there and they bring the food out to you. We sat outside in the back patio. It's dog friendly. They brought the food to us. The day was perfect for it. They have covered seating as well as open seating. Will definitely visit again. read more

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It's been quite some time since we ordered from Cubo de Cuba so we thought we'd have another run at it. We had food delivered and ordered the Mojo Pork Plate, Caribbean Salad, Pollito Bowl and Guava Chicken Plate. The food was ready and delivered on time. The Caribbean Salad was refreshing- lots of cucumber with avocado and mango in a nice lime dressing. The Mojo Pork and Guava chicken were both great! Well seasoned with great tender meat. The pollito was good but didn't stand out. The rice, beans, maduros and sweet potato fries were excellent! read more

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What a great find on Hawthorne! Hawthorne is a quintessential Portland street and Cubo de Cuba adds to the variety! A fun, colorful restaurant, Cubo offers indoor and outdoor seating - perfect for all the seasons of Portland. Their menu features bowls, plates, sandwiches with various proteins and sides all with Cuban flair. I got the spicy mojo shrimp bowl with black beans, tostones, maduros, avocado, mangoes, and rice. It was flavorful, well-seasoned, and the shrimp was juicy and not overcooked. Kinda gave me taco bowl vibes but Cuban style, in the best way possible!! Great flavors and presentation. Don't overlook Cubo de Cuba on Hawthorne. Its colorful interior and bright flavors may just make your afternoon! read more

CUBO de cuba - patio seating - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I love Cubo so much! My favorite is the pork shoulder with yellow rice bowl. The combination of savory and sweet from maduros is immaculate. Their pork is so flavorful and soft. I love their desserts and drinks as well. Their mojo sandwich is also perfect. 10/10 food and vibes. I personally prefer the hawthorn location over the Mississippi one. The pork and vibes are way better. Dog friendly at their patio! read more

CUBO de cuba - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got the Havana bowl. It was awesome. It's got pork, sauces, caramelized onion, black beans, avocado, two different types of plantains, mango, an orange peel, and I got mine with yellow rice. And I love all of the different flavors, textures and colors. What a great dish. The pork was great. It had a good amount of crispiness, juiciness and it didn't have any tough bits of fat or connective tissue that are hard to chew. Everything was either crispy or soft and melt-y. Perfect. One of the two types of plantains I've had before and is probably what you're used to, but the other type I've never had before. It is really crispy. I think they must batter and fry it or something. It was so good. I appreciated that it didn't come out oily. The bowl is $14.95 and had a good amount of food. I have a huge appetite and it did a solid job of filling me up. Pretty good value. If I were to nitpick maybe I'd ask for a little more food, but it was fine. The menu does say that plates come with more food for a few extra bucks, but they don't include the avocado and mango. The vibe there is pretty cool too. Lots of room to sit. Outdoor and indoor. Cuban vibe. Overall I was really happy and definitely plan on adding it to my rotation of places to eat at. read more

CUBO de cuba - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love cubo de Cuba. Perfect time to go during happy hour with affordable cocktails and $5 side. I recently tried the vegan bowl and addicted to the yummy flavors mixed with the vegan "chorizo." Love the beans and rice. Lots of great sides like yucca and maduros that I enjoy. Also, great cocktails like the guava margaritas. The staff are always so kind and the sauces they make are delicious and vegan. I love how there's a patio and it's perfect during the winter and summer. read more

CUBO de cuba - Vegan bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Walk in and hear the music, let it take you to Cuba. Red walls, teal trim, and freestyle community art gives this place a feeling that real people eat here. What do I love? Besides the good food (and itt is!), They clearly label what is dairy free and gluten free. I ordered the kids menu The Cuban on gluten free bread. I chose the savory fried plantains. The bread was really good and the sandwich tasty. I wish I had requested mustard or a sauce as it was MAYBE a trifle dry. Maybe. Then, I had drinks. The Classic Margarita was exactly what it should be. It had simple, genuine ingredients and was well balanced. Then, I decided to try the Coco-Rita. This is a margarita with Coconut Cream. OMG! Try this drink! The sharp flavor of the lime and the creamy coconut are perfect together. I was here during the street fair, so my service experience may be atypical. They had a line for food and gave a number. Food was delivered to my patio table in a reasonable time. They also had a small bar on there patio where those seeking libations alone could skip the food line. Why mention the street fair? They clearly planned ahead and well to deal with thirsty crowds. I am sure they scheduled extra staff and ordered extra stock. This speaks to their organization and professionalism. Great place. Gives it a try! read more

CUBO de cuba - Patio seating. - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Good food and cocktails, but the brisket was a tad dry. I was hoping to order the beef picadillo but it was sold out. The staff was really helpful in assisting with what to order. The cocktails were tasty. Plenty of tables inside and on the patio. It's counter service and buss your own tables. I'll def have to come back to try the beef picadillo. read more

CUBO de cuba - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cuban sandwich was FANTASTIC. PERFECT. Bread, meat, toppings, all of it. The sweet potato fries would've been too if the half-assed Uber Eats driver had used a hot bag... read more

I visited Cubo on SE Hawthorne Blvd for lunch on a sunny day. We got spicy mojo shrimp plate, cuban sandwich, and drinks. The plate was cost-wise great, offering a good amount of food for the price. Tasted good. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats. The colorful interior makes it vibrant atmosphere. Very casual. You order at the counter. The space for the entrance door to the order counter is pretty tight. They will bring you the food but utensils and water are self-service. read more

CUBO de cuba - Spicy mojo shrimp plate and cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My wife and I came here on a recommendation and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere was great, especially on the patio. Feels like this would be a great place to come and enjoy during the summer. The service here was basic, but friendly as you order at the counter. The Spicy Mojo Shrimp plate tasted great. Nice flavor to the shrimp, but I could have used a little more spice. The yellow rice was great. I would highly recommend the Fried Yucca. You don't see a lot of Fried Yucca around Portland, so I would highly recommend getting it. The garlic dipping sauce tasted great. Majito could have used a little more rum, but otherwise tasted great. I won't hesitate to come back here again. Though I would certainly order the Spicy Mojo Shrimp plate again, I might have to explore the menu a little more. If you're looking for some Cuban food, give CUBO de cuba a try. read more

CUBO de cuba - Mojito in the background - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Cubo is a very authentic Cuban restaurant in the Hawthorne district. True to the Cuban food I've had in country, the spices are subtle and warm. The food and drink options are all great but if you don't know what to order, get the Havana bowl. You won't regret it! Extra points for the warm and helpful staff and amazing outdoor seating. We love this place and will return again. 5/5 Recommend read more

CUBO de cuba - Sides menu - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Visiting overnight and I came across Cubo. The flavor was beyond my expectations. You have to try the Pan Con Lechon. I've never tasted pork this good. Washed it down with a piña colada, excellent.. Please stop by! The ambiance and music are great. read more

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This place is an institution. Amazing food and service, and the decor pays homage to Cuban and Cuban-American culture, while feeling personal and light-hearted. I love their back patio in the summer. Great comfort food when you're in the need. read more

Friendly staff, with average and seating experience , food was great if you get what I had, The ropa vieja with maduros as the side. Would recommend 8/10 read more

CUBO de cuba - Ropa Vieja Plate - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my son. The Cuban sandwich had a lot of pork, very nice tasting and very authentic. I had a side of plantains, they were cooked perfectly. My son has the empanadas, they were good sized, they will filled with Ham. It is located in the heart of SE Hawthorne area. The staff here is always very friendly. We love the large outdoor seating section. read more

We were disappointed, the food didn't have enough flavor for us. We were really looking forward to some Cuban food, and have been searching the Portland area for some. I'll start with the positive: The outside seating area was great, covered and had enough space from the other tables. The limeaid was really good. The plantains, maduros and tostones were good, sweet and crispy. The lacking flavor was everything else. Portland bowl and ropa vieja with yellow rice. We expect strong garlic and citrus saltiness. Especially for my veg. bowl, with no meat the rest has to really have some good flavor and this did not. We had to go looking for more food, it's not terrible, just bland. Can't say anything about the pork or picadillo. read more

CUBO de cuba - Portland Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The GF Empeñada guava and cheese was so tasty. Also loved the Portland bowl with Mango sauce. Service was great and atmosphere cozy if you haven't checked it out, what are you waiting for?!? read more

Visited on a Thursday evening and there was no line at all! Very casual restaurant with friendly staff and a lot of life between the decor, music, etc. The food was GREAT! We got the Havana Bowl, Fried Yucca, and Lemonade and had enough for two people to eat dinner. The Tostones were SO GOOD and the pork was insanely juicy and all the sauces were the perfect little extra punch of flavor (the spicy mojo sauce is literal perfection). A great neighborhood spot that everyone should try at some point! read more

I can't wrap my head around how good their maduros (plantains) are! Definitely try them. The staff were incredible friendly. The house-made limeade was amazing if you're looking for a fun non alcoholic drink. I got it with carbonated water but they can make it flat too. The kid's bowl was a good size for someone not wanting leftovers. They pollito bowl in particular is very tasty. The Cuban sandwich was good but I'd get a bowl next time no contest. The food could have benefitted from some heavy salting (which I failed to find by the napkins and silverware). Would have taken good flavors to the next level. read more

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Amazing sandwiches and side dishes with gluten free options! A must-go, great happy hour as well.

I went right when they opened so i had the whole place to myself. I ordered a cubano sandwich and it came with tostones (fried plantain). The portion was big so i could only eat half. It's very tasty. Your order at the counter and get a number so there's really no service. They also have utensil and water station set up for self-serve. read more

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Sincerely liked this no-fuss Cuban spot recommended by a fellow Yelper. We were there on a weekday evening and the line to order never let up! Plenty of first come first served indoor and covered outdoor seating. I'm sure this place gets packed when the weather is extra nice! Definitely make sure you get yourself some extra maduros (plantains) because those things are so addicting! My boyfriend and I ended up getting the same thing of the spicy shrimp plate and it was definitely a good choice! Shrimp were large and juicy and not too spicy at all. I also treated myself to a guava piña colada - personally I thought the drink was pretty light on the liquor but since I was driving I wasn't complaining. :) I would say the only thing to prepare for is the line to order. Once you order, cocktails are made immediately so your wait in line can be a few seconds or several minutes depending on what folks order ahead of you. Would definitely come back! read more

CUBO de cuba - All the sides and spicy mojo shrimp bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had been looking for Cuban restaurants for a while, and we stumbled on this beautiful restaurant. When you walk in you must first order pay and decide if you're going to tip or not before you ever taste of food or even sit down. Once you've ordered when you find your seat with a number and they fairly quickly bring your food to you we didn't have to wait long. First up was my mango batido, which is basically a mango smoothie. They use real mangoes, bananas, crushed ice, and maybe some cream, and it was very refreshing tropical and tasty. We ordered an appetizer which was empanadas. They brought out three very small empanadas. I was a bit thrown by the taste because they were beef empanadas, but they were sweet. Wasn't certain why either the Dell or the meat had a sweet taste to it. Wasn't bad I just didn't expect it. My wife ordered the pork bowl which came with pulled pork, avocado, beans, and fried bananas. She loved her dish she said the beans were flavorful. The pork was tender, and the fried bananas were juicy. I ordered the Mojo pork plate. Once again, the beans were delicious the pork was tender, and the side of Tostones were perfectly fried and seasoned. Overall, we enjoyed our food and we will be back. read more

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Guava chicken plate Very tender, chicken was cooked perfectly, very well seasoned- yellow rice was tasteful, sweet potatoes fries were seasoned and fresh. Beans were nothing special. Ropa Vieja plate Pork well cooked, seasoned, veggies pared well. Empanadas Guava and cream & Beef Fresh, hot and fillings were fire Wish they were bigger Garlic aioli sauce was 10/10 I was dipping everything in that Price Point was ok, could have been a bit easier on the $ but food was good Would recommend read more

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I got the Portland bowl and oh my goodness it was yummy! My order came out so quickly and the cashier and server were both so kind to me. And! The serving was large enough for lunch and breakfast :) read more

Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for some homemade Cuban food. Order the guava empanadas! Great side dish or to eat as a dessert only opinion! Just be careful when you take a bite cause they're super hot (temp wise). The lime juice complimented the sweetness of the guava. The empanada was perfectly cooked. Not too hard or soft! Alright real talk, the spicy shrimp mono plate was sooo favorable and whatever sauce they have on the side must be poured over the rice and shrimp. More sauce keeps you youthful ! I didn't care much for the yuca fries. I thought they were overcooked, and hard. I would've definitely ordered the plantains instead. Beans were good but just wish there was a bit more flavor maybe a bit of spiciness like my soul. Ropa Vieja- for you meat eaters.... First timers this is what you need to get. Probably their most popular dish. Don't miss out on the mojitos! Beware: that shit is strong... read more

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I love this place, it is our go to in the area. Love that it has outdoor seating, it's not too loud, and the food is yummy with good portions! You do buss your own table and order at a counter but they deliver the food to your table, I don't mind this or see it as a negative. read more

Great assortment, good environment, and warm staff. Good choices of cocktails as well. Love the vibe of the patio. Always a great option for a good meal. read more

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