closest thing to grandma's cooking in cali. it's delicious and humble. i wish there was one closer to me in san fernando.

I LOVE specialty food markets! El Nuevo Mundo Market specializes in Cuban and Puerto Rican food products with variety of items and produce from Caribbean and Latin American countries. This cute little specialty market has a HOT-FOOD counter that makes delicious Cuban favorites. Ropa Vieja (shredded beef in tomato sauce), Arroz Congri (black beans mixed in rice), Lechon Asado (roasted pork), and Cuban sandwiches. We got some Oxtail Beef Stew that was so tender and delicious! Don't forget the pastries made in house and coffee - all great! Of course you can make everything yourself with ingredients from their store. Beyond groceries, I think they even have Cuban cigars here. The market is immaculate and service is wonderful! There is a small table inside where you can enjoy your coffee and pastries; or meal. Mostly people do takeout. Parking available in the rear back or side residential. Street parking on Gage Ave can be hectic when leaving... I love this place! read more

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We went for the first time and the lady behind the counter was rude, to say the least. The food that was served to us was old as we tasted it we felt like just dumping it in the trash, rice tasted old and pork had no flavor. The only thing i could eat was the yuca. But then again they only boil that. We will never go back. To say the least. read more

Great food very nice people food and items you don't find just anywhere. I recommend this place to friends and family read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Sandwich Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

Miyali was my server the last time I went. She is so nice and made me feel so welcome. She even made sure to recommended me a dish called ropa vieja and congri for my first time coming. I like the energy she brings to the point I never write reviews but I just had to expain how good of a server she way!!! read more

Food service is good. The workers aswell. Worker named Denise helped me out with my order amiably. The food aswell was

Been coming here for 40 years. IT HAS NEVER FAILED ME. ALWAYS ALWAYS DELICIOUS !!! Get there and don't be surprised if they are busy. They are worth the wait. Ambiance is "YUMMY"!! It just feels like home when I'm there . I will love you guys forever. I highly recommend all the food. I've had it all. For many years . You're welcome !! read more

Cosinan bien Rico los Pavos y Lechón los Cafés los Preparan mejor k el Starbucks y cualquier lugar read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

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Had a really good experience here in Bell. The place felt clean and organized, and the staff were polite and helpful. Everything moved smoothly and the overall atmosphere was comfortable. It is the kind of place you would not mind coming back to again. read more

My daughter bought 2 plates of ropa vieja, a Cuban sandwich and like 5 guava pastries. Which total came out to like $50 bucks. I started eating the sandwich but I smelled something weird. Then I got a piece of pork and it smelled putrid I spit out the piece I had in my mouth. I called Nuevo Mundo and explained to the lady about how the meat smelled bad and she was like bring the sandwich and we'll give you another one or your money back for the sandwich. I told her I didnt want another sandwich I was just letting her know so they're alert of how the meat smelled bad. She just said ok just bring the sandwich and hung up. Forgot to mention that we had thrown the sandwich away. The lady said take it out of the trash and bring it. My daughter went back and took half the sandwich the lady there had the audacity of refunding $ 4.50 I am really upset because for a 9 dollar sandwich they are risking making someone sick. So people please be careful when you're eating here. The other food was ok except that sandwich meat yuck! Never coming back here again. read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

Great place been here since I was a kid Im Mexican but I live all good Cuban being one of my favorites always come in for my Cuban coffee best part about this place always get treated like family everyone greats me well and all the ladies are always nice with a smile gracias a las Que me acen mi cafecito cada dia las miro pronto read more

Very good ropa vieja highly recommend great service Blanca is nice and helpful if you're looking for some great Cuban food come here

Hidden gem!!! My husband is Puerto Rican born & raised & this is as close to home as it gets for him with the pernil on the weekends. We get our salami & queso para freír from here & it's the only place I know that has quenepas!!! read more

Food is delicious. The cuban sandwich is the star of the show and the runner up is the roasted pig with yucca and the garlic sauce. Bomb.

Awesome place. Un lugar de variedad. Trae recuerdos del caribe y el sazón de la comida es buena. read more

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It's great for those Cuban products that you just can't get any more. Like ají cachucha. It's more of a catering place. But I still get my colonia francesa from there read more

I placed an order for pickup on 12/24/25 scheduled for 3:00 PM and arrived at 2:40. The food had not even been started and was finally ready at 3:30. After bringing it home to my family, we discovered the rice was not fully cooked, and one portion of food that was ordered was missing entirely. This was a small order with no line or wait, yet it still wasn't prepared correctly or on time. Very disappointing experience, and I will not be ordering again. read more

A little piece of heaven , I had the jibarito it was delicious. Butter sweet, use to with my Mami 2 x a month. She passed over a year ago. I felt her there with me.. read more

I really was craving Cuban food and I found this little market that makes oxtail! The meat was delicious, and it fell right off the bone! The flavor was mouthwatering and was perfect! I ordered plantains with black beans and rice ( mixed together). I also ordered a fresh cane juice, which was delicious! The total was only $19 for all that food! It has a great price and quality food! read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Oxtail plate! - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

I loved it. It really felt like they cared and made the food with love. I'd go again!!

Very good authentic and legit little Cuban joint.. good coffee sandwiches breads and food!

This is a hidden gem in the city of Bell. They have all your favorite Cuban food . I have to be honest the food is really good much better than some Cuban restaurants and it's authentic Cuban food not a fusion. That's the best thing that it's old country Cuban . The lechon is finger licking good and the Rabo encendido one of the softest and most succulent Ravi I've ever had . Congri has pieces of pork as it should and it's all so delicious . Fresh baked Cuban bread and of course top it off with a Cuban milkshake or an iron beer . A true hidden secret in south LA . You can even order a whole lechon (pig) which we have for a party . Crispy and juicy read more

Good food, friendly service and the prices aren't bad either. Little market with already prepared food that's fresh and tasty. Look forward to coming back again when I'm in the area. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. There were two ladies who took my phone to swipe for the too good to go app. I got 1 baked goods and 1 prepped foods. It's supposed to be valued at $15 each, This is what I got for $5.46 each. I paid $10.92 for both. It was disappointing that they decided to take advantage and the owner will be the one who loses customers. First time there and last time due to the rude encounter. The importance of having good staff that represents your business. read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Too good to go 3 bolillos and 1 pastry. Not worth it. And the prepped food was disappointing as well. - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

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A little piece of the Caribbean in Los ansgeles! The guava pastries were delicious. The black beans were flavorful and the cortadito was fantastic! The media noche was also divine. Has become a new favorite spot! Little seating and paying was a bit complicated , but outside of that great experience. read more

Delicious cuban food and bakery. Very friendly service and the taste is really. I had a batido de mamey with rice lechon and beans. Their pastries are a must read more

Update: It took me a while to brave eating the hot food again. I started with the sandwiches, best Cuban Sandwich. And I bought food today. Caldo Gallego is as good as mine. Ropa Vieja was really good, Congri very good. So, I upped a star and will try food again. read more

The food here is really good the cashier Denisse was also very nice i recommend going here

Loved that the food is fresh and authentic. Prices are very reasonable and the foot traffic is constant. All kinds of breads, vegetables and the Florida avocados. I would go back anytime I want to eat Cuban food. Parking on the street and in the back. read more

The Cuban sandwich The malta negra. The Coco Rico The Lechon with yucca etc The breads all the hot food there OX TAILS. are so delicious I love that they have all of PUERTO RICAN products .all kinds of seasoning alts GOYA are a fav brand..my mother (RIP) loved the per nil (Lechon) with the birotes and a Malta Negra .always bought a holiday favorite TURRON DURO .de Almendras I hope I can find it this year. And she love Cola Champagne one of her favorite beverages I don't know if I spelled it right but close enough. God bless this store and their workers they're very attentive and nice read more

I went in 4th of July in the morning. Both Mari and Rosi were keeping busy yet, not a long wait. Was in and out and always a pleasure getting my food and bread there. Thanks Daniel in having excellent staff! read more

We bought an arroz con pollo in the past which was very good. We came back about a week ago and this time ordered chicken and rice but separated...not arroz con pollo. They gave 2 small pieces of chicken and half a plate of what tasted like uncooked white rice. The plate wasn't cheap either. I couldn't eat any of the rice. It was so clumpy and hard. They had to of known before even serving it. You can tell how hard it is when scooping it with a spoon. Next time I will take the food back, but I honestly think they will not care. The lady that day was very rude. I probably won't return. read more

(Dined 03/02/19 SA @ 3:00pm): Not quite a new world...but this city and establishment were definitely new to me! A friend and I came in contact with an abbreviated takeaway food menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZGpHq55wfEoItfFLPwuU9A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw from El Nuevo Mundo Market & Café during the grand opening celebration of Border X Brewing. Located right next door to the brewery, this mom & pop authentic Cuban and Puerto Rican mini-grocer was your typical immigrant-style establishment that sold baked goods, prepared meals, and products from its respective countries. Aside from Porto's which was my first Cuban food love, businesses from this country seemed to be few and far between unless you were actively looking, and the ones I found and liked have closed over the years. Would this place leave enough of an impression to remember it the next time I was in the area!? PURCHASE Pastelitos De Carne ($1.25 x2): Spicy ground beef encased inside a flaky slightly sweet pastry, I could've easily eaten a dozen without no regrets https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XbLF01IN-WWb6sM9a8csbw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Papa Rellena ($1.99 x2): Crispy goldened potato balls filled with savory ground beef and minced vegetables, these balls were steaming when you bit into them so be careful. Plus, you only needed a couple before you felt stuffed while it nicely absorbed the alcohol https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5TMKje5kn6_VhnDH0np2Iw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Loaded Papas With Chicharron ($6.75): A decent amount of crispy fries evenly covered in fresh bite-size salty good crunchy chicharron, heavily-dusted in baked breading, and lathered with a mildly-spicy chipotle mayo sauce, this was my favorite of all the dishes we tried. They had me at "chicharron" https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=t5L65YxWr26JkNpfpTSaDA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Cubano Sandwich ($6.75): Thinly-stacked with roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo between crunchy house bread, it was good but never understood the allure of this simply-constructed sandwich which I always compared to a pannini but wasn't pressed and toasted https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5iWNSxajW6ZNXkdzRbSQOw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE On this specific occasion, the only service to speak of was the staff who ran the portable food cart inside the brewery which they did an admirable job with the throngs of hungry beer drinkers. They were courteous, answered questions about their food and market, and kept the food flowing as a runner constantly went between the store and brewery with more food. The wait time before we got our food was about 20 minutes. PARKING (FREE) Although we parked in a public lot on Pine St. a block away, they had a tiny private lot in the back. Otherwise, there was plenty of street parking along the main drag of Gage Ave. and all surrounding streets. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A typical cozy immigrant market with stocked shelves in the middle along with plastic bins that housed various fruits and vegetables, prepared hot food stations and scumptious backed goods display cases along the wall, and several tables/chairs to enjoy your meal. Various advertisements and promotional posters clumsily hung on the walls. Minimal natural lighting came in through the many covered front glass windows and doors while a soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs nor music playing in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4wkqX-8komFYtj9sXNoPhQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I enjoyed the catered food of El Nuevo Mundo Market & Café and would love to try some of their other offerings especially since Cuban food wasn't readily available generally speaking. However, it was unlikely I'd buy any groceries simply because I never attempted to cook Cuban or Puerto Rican food (but it would be fun to try!). Their prices were on par with other international markets I've enjoyed, but I wouldn't go out of my way. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $20.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, although I paid cash, they accepted credit cards but not mine of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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Great Cuban food and deli and bakery. Ordered the Pan con Bistec. It was delicious. The bread was perfect. And the meat was juicy and amazing. Talk to Danny the owner. He will take care of you read more

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The lady that works the cashier is NOT friendly whatsoever or polite. Very rude send her to the back please. Came in there looking for Cuban items for my daughters school event, I asked her to verify the price on some plantains and I even told her thank you and she looked at me up and down and didn't answer back. I was super friendly with her but I guess she was in a mood, won't be back. read more

This is a great little market in Bell that sells items needed for Cuban and Puerto Rican dishes. They have a meat market and serve a variety of Latin dishes and desserts if you're looking for a quick bite. The owner and one of the employees were amazing today. I was able to find products I couldn't find at other markets such as culantro, frozen pidgeon peas, and ajicito peppers. One of the employees helped me locate the freshest ingredients they had, which I was thankful for, since I'm attempting to make homemade sofrito for the first time. He really took the time to find out if they had everything on my list. The owner came out and chatted for a bit. He was welcoming and incredibly personable. He told me a little about their deli and which items were popular. They cure their own pork which is great if you're looking for fresh salted pork! Parking was free and located in front of the store. I came when there wasn't a ton of traffic. I look forward to shopping here again after having such a great experience here. read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Pidgeon peas - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

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The absolute BEST Caribbean and Central American style baguette and pastries in L.A. Their bread beats Porto's by a long shot. Baked FRESH everyday and cheaply priced. The food is delicious. Get the Lechon asado on weekends, moros, yuca with mojo, and maduros. Or substitute the lechon with ropa vieja. You get a TON of food for the price. The business model for this place remains me of Miami. I love it. I've been coming here for 30 years and the quality never changes. The main chef is Cuban and is always traveling to and from. He's an excellent chef. You know it's all authentic recipes. Also, YOU WILL NEVER FIND Floridian Avocados other than here. They're gigantic, buttery avocados with a unique and refreshing taste. read more

Place is unique food is great. I had ask one of my friends regarding a spot to eat and he recommended me the place. From the outside, it looks like another place people pass by but that was my problem never thought it smelled so good when I walk in and food pretty much everything is fresh. Try try try. read more

Carne con papa plate. Combinación congrí y maduros. Great service. Great music. A hidden Bell gem. read more

El Nuevo Mundo - Market items - Cuban Near Me - Bell, California

My wife grew up in the area, so we were visiting my in-laws for the day. We stopped by El Nuevo Mundo while we waited for our Tesla to charge. Wow... Were we surprised by what this market had to offer. Triple threat, market x bakery x restaurant! One minute walk from the Tesla chargers, amazing Cuban food (I recommend the lechon, plantains and Aroz Fritos) and friendly staff! read more