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    El Cubano

    4.8 (128 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ropa Vieja Plate is perfection! Added avocado and extra fried Maduros Sweet Plantains.
    Tia M.

    **editing to add my husband and I shared all of this and had leftovers, decent portions*** Plenty parking, courtyard with plenty of seating outdoors. No indoor seating. It's SoCal, enjoy the weather. This restaurant has great workers! From my understanding the owners are the workers. They respect the Cuban cuisine. Friendly and welcoming and they live up to their 5 star Yelp ratings. Oh and complimentary water available at counter or cans/bottles of various drinks for purchase. Ropa Vieja Plate is perfection! Added avocado and extra fried Maduros Sweet Plantains. Totally getting this again next time. See photos for more info. Do yourself a solid and visit this place. You'll wanna try everything on the menu.

    Cuban Sandwich
    Bob W.

    Second time here this time I got the Cuban sandwich. In a word...delicious. Hand sliced pork roast and ham really make this sandwich. Needs more mustard though but no big deal. Thank you!

    Cubano Supreme Sandwich Combo
    Mike M.

    Good yelp find. Damn fine Cuban sandwich. Just a counter to order from and outside seating. Made fresh and hot. Delicious.

    Chicken Breast and Shrimp Bowl
    Trevor T.

    I ordered the chicken breast and shrimp bowl which says it typically comes served over a bed of seasoned rice with red & green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and topped with a light dressing. I asked for no butter or cheese because I'm deathly allergic. Maybe they sauté the veggies in butter? Maybe the seasoned rice along with the dressing contains milk? If it did they didn't tell me. My order contained chicken, shrimp, black beans, and white rice. It felt healthy and filling which I appreciated, but also wasn't what I was expecting. Big thing is I didn't get sick while eating which is a huge win.

    Cuban Sandwich- delish
    Peter I.

    Hard to find a new sandwich spot that isn't Subway or a chain. This hit the spot. Big parking lot and easy service with a really different and big meaty sandwich with a sauce that makes it.

    First timer. The Tri tip plate was delicious and well seasoned. The meat was tender, and cooked just right. The congri rice & beans were so flavorful. Will definitely go back. 10/10

    Braised oxtail, El Cubano, Papa rellena

    I just got back from Miami and was spoiled with yummy Cuban food. Found El Cubano on Yelp and just had to try it. Called them spoke to Darren and he said they had oxtail. What a great surprise. Ordered the braised oxtail with rice and beans with fried plantains. Oxtail was fall.off the bone tender. We also ordered the Cubano sandwich which was just as good. Definitely a need to go back resto. Yummy

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    Natalie V.

    We arrived 15 minutes before they started closing and they were kind enough to take our order, and they didn't rush us. We just wanted something light and we ordered the Empanada and Maduros Sweet Plantains. The Maduros Sweet Plantains come in two pieces, tender and ripe. The Empanada was not dry, savory, crispy, and hit the spot. I enjoyed both items we ordered and I like that they are served fresh and came out fast. They are a takeaway/food court, they have service water available and the place looks clean and new. and it is our first time here. I would definitely love to come back and try their entrees.

    Shrimp and Tri-Tip bowl
    Krysten S.

    Wow wow wow wow. This place was so stinkin good! I wanted something different for lunch and I couldn't have been more happy with the ease of ordering, the service at pick up and the freshness of the food. The store is small but mighty and the they're just very kind and calm as a collective. Not pictured but the papa relleno, croquetas and tostones were also delicious. But hey yo, those maduros? Wooooo so yummy. Best lunch I've had in a while. The shrimp and tri tip are delicious but I'm eager to come back for that Cubano.

    Hear is a clear menu since what is on the site is hard to see.
    Yianni A.

    It was weird to place the order over the phone, they couldn't understand when I said flan?? And the chef in the back seemed on edge when I showed up as if I wasn't going to show up. Anyway, especially for the cost, still not the best Cuban I have had in San Diego. The ham quality for the Cuban sandwich is boiled cheap ham, tasted rubbery. They don't have Vaca Frita and the option with the meat was ok two pieces of steak on rice.

    Bistec de Palomilla with Congri and Maduros
    Alyssa R.

    Being from South Florida, I've been missing Cuban food ever since moving here. I am so glad we finally got to try this place and did not disappoint!! We got here early before the lunch crowd and ordered a Bistec de Palomilla with Congri and Maduros and it tasted just like home! We also ordered a Cuban Sandwich which was made to perfection. Wish these places was around the corner from me, but it is well worth the 20 minute drive. My husband finished his and said "now I want this for dinner!" Excited I get to make sure my daughter is raised with Cuban food. Can't wait to come back and try a cafecito and pastelitos!

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    Ask the Community - El Cubano

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Can you bring back the Croquetas de Jamón please?

    Hello, thanks for inquiring. We have them available on our menu now!

    Can you post a current menu?

    Hello, yes we added an updated menu in the photos section. Thank you!

    Store location hours?

    M-F 9am-5pm Sat 10am-2pm 760-814-8224

    Been craving their Picadillo!! Anyone know where they can be found when?? ( i know i can always call)

    They now have a restaurant stand at 5806 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    Where do they park?

    They were usually parked at Rutherford and Farnsworth and still were the first month of quarantine. Although now that most offices in the area are closed, they could have moved to a higher traffic location.

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    This was my first time trying Havana Grill. My Bf loves Cuban food and the man wanted a sandwich…read more I've had Cuban food here and there but not to the point where I have a favorite dish (yet), so I kinda don't know what is worth trying/would blow my mind. Personally, I did not know what to get. So I just got the Sampler Platter just to try different things, and My bf got the Hot Cuban. I also saw a pistachio latte written on the blackboard so ordered that as well. The Pistachio latte was okay, it wasn't bad. But nothing special and I probably wouldn't order it again. The sampler platter came with one big empanada, a couple Tostones, a couple ham croquettes, sweet plantains, Yuca Fries, plantain chips and a big ball of Papa Rellena. Everything was good, I liked the ham croquettes the least. I am not sure if it was supposed to taste sour? That threw me off. I wish it came with some sauce for dipping! I guess ask for some sauce otherwise there's ketchup and mustard on the self service counter. There was a garlic oil that came with my bf's sandwich, i'm not sure if that was supposed to be for the platter though. But I feel like some green mojo sauce would have been perfect. I had a bite of my bf's hot cuban - not bad. I thought the meat was really tender and juicy. Bf thought it was okay as well, but stated that he wouldn't order the same thing next time. His sandwich also comes with the plantain chips. We both liked the plantain chips. The atmosphere was lovely though! Beautiful inside. We took a menu from the counter and grabbed a table. When we decided on what to get, we just ordered at the counter and were given a number to bring back to the table. I saw a display case of delicious looking desserts/pastries. Did not get to try these since we were full already. Overall not a bad experience. I just hate the parking here :(

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    The Crazy Cuban Sandwich..up close and personal

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    Easy 10/10! Dropped by for lunch and loved everything about this spot! From the decor down to the…read moreservice and of course the food. Everything hit! I'm def coming back! I came during happy hour so I got to try a few appetizers and they all hit. The music playing was on point too. Shoutout to Christian & Morgan, they were both super sweet and attentive. Christian's recs were spot on ! Apps I tried: Papa Rellena de Carne - dangerous for me bc I love these! perfectly fried, crispy outside, soft and creamy inside, super flavorful Croqueta de Pollo - soo good ! crispy and packed w/ flavor the sauces they give you all paired so well with each appetizer! Empanada la Cubanita - 1000/10. perfectly fried, crispy exterior, packed w/ juicy well seasoned pork! the mustard added the perf tangy kick Main dish: I ordered the Ropa Vieja and let me tell you, the meat was cooked to perfection. I'd def order this again! It was tender, juicy and sauced so well. The rice was soft and the beans were a bit simple, they paired well with everything. Drinks: I wanted to try something cultural, so I went with the Malta it's rich, slightly sweet & super unique. Also, threw in a Coco Rico, this was super refreshing. I asked Morgan to bring any coffee and it was smooth and bold such a good way to end my meal. And you have to try the desert ! I didn't catch the name but it was absolutely worth it.

    Havana 1920 is a Cuban restaurant in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter known for its authentic cuisine,…read moreextensive rum selection, and vibrant atmosphere with live music! Made a quick stop before heading to the Padres game and ordered the Cubano sandwich, (2) birria empanadas, (1) papa rellena de queso, and (1) papa rellena de carne. The food was absolutely delicious! The Cubano sandwich was fire!!! A warm, pressed sandwich blending savory, smoky, and tangy flavors. It featured layered roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard, all served on crisp, buttered Cuban bread. The birria empanadas were packed with flavor! The consome was a nice accent to the dish. But the real highlight were the papa rellenas- fried, stuffed croquettes featuring a savory ground beef filling (picadillo) inside a mashed potato shell. They were crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside! Ridiculously flavorful! Overall, service was excellent! Our server was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! She made some excellent suggestions and recommendations! This place never disappoints! We will definitely be back for more! Psss... order the mojito with coconut puree! 10/10!

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    Was in Oceanside for a family wedding and then headed to Chula Vista before flying home to buy some…read moremochi from a little shop I Love. We were trying to figure out where to eat lunch and this place popped up. We got a Cuban sandwich to split and a tamal. There's not really seating inside but there are tables outside. The woman at the front counter is very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious my friend isn't much of a tamal person so I enjoyed that on my own I loved the lime garlic sauce that came with it so much I was putting it on my half of the delicious sandwich. The sandwich was crispy on the outside everything you expect from a Cuban sandwich and came with a lovely cilantro aioli. The women asked if it was our first time and then gifted us dessert a delicious flakey guava pastry. They have a larger catering menu as well we saw someone picking up a tray to go. Definitely will be back when I'm on a Mochi run when I'm San Diego.

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    Inside: display area

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