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El Imperio de La Comida

4.4 (16 reviews)
InexpensiveCuban
Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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3 years ago

They have great food and it's excellent for big party take out we use all the time. I definitely recommend this place

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9 years ago

Great coffee, pastries, and flan!! The staff was kind and always patient with us while trying to remember the Spanish for our order

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the best place, excelente servicio..

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9 years ago

Great cuban food i had the Vaca frita and it was excellent.Plus great cutomer service will definitely be back.

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El Imperio de La Comida - cuban - Updated June 2026

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