Got Grub Hub to deliver dinner from here so it wasn't even as fresh as it would be dining in and it was still SO GOOD! The ox tail is [yum!!!] and the Cuban sandwich was devoured without complaint which is rare for my husband. read more

Tried this place out tonight and everything was great!! The server was also very sweet and attentive! read more

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You know a restaurant is good when it's even amazing as take out. Ordered this for delivery and it was one of my favorite meals I've ever had in Chattanooga. read more

We visited this restaurant for Mother's Day and they gave mother's a rose that day which was a nice touch! I gave them 4 stars only because the music was a little loud and the prices were high. The restaurant is cute and unique and you can seat inside or out. The service is very good and they are attentive. We each ordered something different and we all enjoyed the meal. Like i said, its a little on the high end for cuban food. $8 for two empanadas and $5 for mariquitas was a bit much but the food is good. read more

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good solid Food , like almost all cuban places, good food , even nowadays !!! service was great , tasty food all around...

The Cuban sandwich was amazing. Best since leaving South Florida. Definitely a must try in the area.

I was so disappointed when I ate here. I'd been wanting to visit this restaurant for literally a year and finally made it there. Unfortunately they did not have cocktails so I did not get my Cuba libre that I was looking forward to. Also, the food was just so-so. I love Cuban food but this seemed to underperform what I had in mind. read more

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second time coming and the food was just as good as i remember the first time a couple of years ago. service is always quick plus there's always plenty of seating and no wait time. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for a nice little authentic cuban restaurant! read more

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Went tonight and had the tacos and empanadas. The tacos had the potential for greatness. They were seriously delicious. However, there was a gigantic problem in that there was only one corn tortilla which caused the whole thing to fall to pieces when it was picked up. The taco desperately needed to have two tortillas like every other taco place does. It is too soggy with one tortilla. I did not like the empanada at all. It was very greasy and I didnt like the flavor of the meat. I would try the cheese next time because I feel like it could be good. The crust was delicious it was just the filling that I didnt like. The experience overall was just lacking. I feel like this place has it made with potential...they are just lacking in getting it all together. read more

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This place is very tasty! I would take a picture of my food, but we ate it all. This is the best Cuban restaurant that I've ever been too. They have a lovely porch as well. read more

We were in Chattanooga for a brief visit and the brewery staff across the street from Embargo '62 told us to hit up the restaurant for some amazing Cuban food. I'm so glad they recommended this place. It was a really good meal. We sat at the bar - it was later on a Sunday night so the restaurant was pretty empty. We were starving and ordered the empanadas to start. Two HUGE empanadas came out of the kitchen. The pastry was really good - flaky and full of flavor. I thought that the beef filling was okay but not superb. There was also a lot more pastry than filling. I ordered the Lechon and the BF ordered the Ropa Vieja. Both entrees were excellent. The pork and the beef were both super tender and full of flavor. The portion sizes were huge. My sides were grilled vegetables and congri. He got grilled veggies and plantains. All were delicious. Those plantains were just so sweet - yummmm... I would say that the only drawback to our dinner was the service. I would not say that the bartender was horrible. He just was not attentive. We were the only people at the bar. He seemed to spend a lot of time on his phone or iPad in the back corner. When our bill came, we noticed that one of our drinks was missing from the check. We brought this to our attention. His response was "oh wow." He never thanked us for being honest. In fact, he never even said good bye or acknowledged us when we got up from the bar and left. Anyhoo, I would still go back to Embargo '62. There were plenty of other things on the menu that I would love to try next time I am in Chattanooga. read more

I visited this in the midst of the COVID pandemic/ protocols and they had a limited menu (no fault of their own) but what was served was good. Staff did observe the COVID protocols and facemasks were worn by all staff. Hopefully I can return soon when they are restocked. read more

Wow, to say this place has gone to the dogs is an understatement... management has changed more times than an average person changes their underwear. The new manager lied about being here for a year (we are regulars), and when I told him he was a liar he said he was calling the police. Every 10 days we come here there are new faces, they can't seem to keep their staff there days. The manager is a liar that calls the political crisis when you call him out on lying. We ordered appetizers, dinner and drinks. We gave a 20% tip because we believe in being decent, and the manager/ bald bar tender was still a rude person. TO THE OWNER: PLEASE get a more diverse staff than a manager who is a liar with poor service. Coño, I'd be a better manager because I'd at least be honest and not a Cabrona! Just sayin'... New management sucks!!!! read more

(Full disclosure: I've never had Cuban food, so I have nothing at all to compare this experience to) I rather enjoyed my food (not so much the experience) at Embargo '62. I was pretty excited to be going to a Cuban restaurant. I should mention right up front that my party and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday or Wednesday, so not during the peek fun time (aka no dancing, drinking, partying, etc.). There was music, however. For some reason very loud, blasting music, which I found strange as there were very few people in the restaurant at the time (fewer than 10 patrons). At any rate, our server was very nice, albeit a bit fake but I much prefer that to someone snarky. The seating kind of uncomfortable. Hard chairs and wobbly table, quite annoying when you're dining with several people. I imagine the chairs just go along with the decor which is maybe just not my style. Having a wobbly table at a restaurant is the pits, though. The food was very good and very different. I started with a bowl of chicken noodle soup, which I never order at restaurants but it was a chilly day and I wanted to warm up a bit. Delicious! It was smooth, huge chunks of potato and tender chicken, and the portion was perfect for an appetizer before my meal. I ordered the Elena Ruz sandwich which was weird and oddly very good; in fact, I ordered it BECAUSE it sounded odd. Roast turkey, cream cheese, and strawberry jam on a Semi Sweet Bun. And it worked! Somehow, it worked; it was really good. I wouldn't order it again, though. I'm a New Yorker and I prefer sandwiches with tons of meat and mustard on rye. So this sandwich was great, but it wasn't something I'll go back to Embargo for. Someone else in my party ordered the oxtail dish which came with rice and plantain. I must say, the oxtail was very tender and seasoned. Oxtail can be tricky because it can be fatty but this dish wasn't. The plantain were sweet and not too hard and the portion was healthy. The other person in my party ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which he found dry. He actually asked for some strawberry jam and put it on his sandwich, which helped. The crispy plantain chips that came along with our sandwiches were good as well (I'd never had them before). Thin, long, crispy fried savory plantain. I may return to try some other dishes and to experience the salsa dancing ;) read more

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Cuban sandwich was great. Neat atmosphere and ambience. Little piece of Cuba in Chattanooga. Would visit again. Hubs ate roasted chicken. Was a little dry and could have been a little more flavorful. read more

The atmosphere, the staff, the drinks, the cigars, and the fire pit. Travis and Paul understand customer service which is a pleasure. Sadly, I must report I found out about this amazing place after I had eaten. So I haven't had food there yet, but am looking forward to my next visit. 3 of my favorite restaurants in my life have been Cuban, what each shared with me was an immediate sense of Family. I've always been a loner and will always appreciate that type of a vibe and this place has it. To feel welcomed and appreciated is such a simple experience yet so rare for so many places with such fast and busy lives. Check this place out, if you enjoy good service and a good time then this place should be on your list. read more

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crazy delicious. we got the oxtails, mussels, and a cuban sandwich. everything was perfection. portion sizes are great, everything is seasoned really well. will absolutely come here again and again. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. The people there are some of the nicest people ive ever met. The food is great and they have fast and good service. If you are looking for a good place to eat its here. read more

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The food was so much and so good . We were not able to all of our food. The server was super mixed and the environment was peaceful and colorful. read more

Best kept secret in Chattanooga. The food is authentic and delicious, the portions are generous, and the indoor/outdoor space is fun.

This business must have replaced the previous Embargo 62. It was still Cuban but no cocktails and slightly different name. The ox tail was very good. They do serve multiple beers and pitchers. read more

I wanted to love embargo '62. I came with nothing but joy and high expectations for what awaited me. However, I was left extremely disappointed. My husband and I arrived at about 9pm on Saturday night, thinking we were there in plenty of time before their 11:00 closing time. We were surprised to see the restaurant almost entirely empty except for two tables on the patio. We seated ourselves on the large patio and were sad to see the fireplace not in use as it was a bit chilly this night. The waitress told us the kitchen closed at 10, so we quickly ordered our food. We quickly ordered our food. It came out in decent time and was good, nothing to complain about or get excited about. The disappointment really began with the drinks. I wanted a pina colada, but was told that they'd given their blender away I ordered it anyway, poor choice. It was watered down milk and ice. We wanted to spend the night enjoying a few drinks and sitting by either their fire place or fire pit. However the staff made it clear they were ready to go. The entire time we were there people were cleaning and shutting things off, well before 11. Maybe it was such a slow night they wanted to take advantage of getting out early. But it definitely made for a less than enjoyable dining experience. I wouldn't be in a rush to try this place again. read more

I don't even know where to start; 1) decoration on place it's BEAUTIFUL but.... 2) waitress seems "high" 3) not really Cuban food. I am half Cuban and trust me THIS ITS NOT Cuban good. 4) no bottle water only from the tap and taste awful. 5) My friend end up having food poisoning 6) Costumer service its the worst!!!! I highly don't recommend this place. If you want really Cuban and delicious food any other place it's better then this one. They need to find better management and a better and REAL CUBAN chef. read more

Wow! Amazing! My hubby and I were looking for a yummy and unique dinner while vacationing in Chattanooga when we found this place! It did not disappoint! We had picadillo empanadas with a homemade mustard for an appetizer. The dough was perfect and flaky and the filling was flavorful! Not greasy at all! For our entrees I had ropa Viejas. So yummy! I could not finish since the Portion was so large. The meat was flavorful and tender. My rice and beans were amazing. And the Tostones were crisp and amazing! Hubby had steak topped with onions and cilantro with beans and rice! He scraped his plate clean!! Staff was attentive and friendly and service was top notch! read more

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Have been to embargo a couple of times just because the first time we hust went to check them out, have a few drinks, get to see the menu etc. Their drinks are very good, I personally love the caribbean rum and flavor combinations, I also think they are decently priced for $8$12 each. Our second visit we tried their food, which was okay. I am one of those that wants her food to burn her mouth, but their food was pretty room temperature so that was a little disappointing for me. The yuca fries could be crispier and maybe even lighter in color, they were fried in what it looked like cold-old oil. The biscuits and gravy were okay, the flavors and spices were very overpowering. The congri was delicious and so were the sweet plantains since they were at the perfect ripeness. I had palomilla which is a thin steak and was also pretty good. The food presentation is really nice, I personally really appreciate little details that go into culture representation, so the plates were very authentic as well as the overall place decor. Service was okay, the place wasn't packed but they didn't come after our food arrived to check if everything came out okay or if we needed anything in addition to what we got. I think it would be a really plus if their servers could speak a little of Spanish. To close our meal we had cortadito coffee, which was really good and strong, however or was not hot. I do recommend this place for a culture experience, the atmosphere- ambience is really cool and they do provide you with the best quality of liquor and food they can. There is plenty of parking in the street. read more

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This is one of the hidden gems in Chattanooga. It feels like stepping into Havana. The food is just delicious. I loved everything but the clams were exquisite. If you're visiting Chattanooga for vacation like I was, you must try this place. read more

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I ordered to be delivered and wasn't thrilled the amount of food given for the amount paid. 2-3 stars since the Cuban sandwich wasn't great. The pork bites were over cooked and empanadas were just ok. read more

Great place and atmosphere, staff was nice and the food was very delicious ordered the tostones nachos and the yucca fries read more

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Best Cuban food in town. I grew up on Cuban food and does not disappoint. Black beans and rice are amazing.

The real deal! My fiance is Cuban and we travel to Miami at least once a year just to eat the delicious Cuban cuisine! Embargo 62 is a nice little piece of Miami right here in Chattanooga, Tn! Everything we have tried has truly shocked us. The hard part about recreating good Cuban food is the readily available ingredients. At Embargo 62 they do an amazing job recreating some of our favorite Cuban dishes. If you are on the fence and dont really know what to order I suggest the Cuban Sampler appetizer, everything was delicious. read more

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Husband and I visited this place on a Saturday morning for brunch but the issue was that they don't have brunch on Saturday's lol. One of my pet peeves is when the website doesn't share pertinent information. Anyways we returned on Sunday and had the same server that was there on Saturday. She was sweet. We sat inside and the bartender gave us water and menus right away. Our server started getting super busy so I'm glad the bartender was there to run food. We didn't hold that against her but for some reason she was the only server there lol. I felt bad for her truth be told. By the time we left and after the rush, another server showed up. Anyways, the empanadas were so good as well as breakfast burrito that I had. They also kept our mimosa and sangria glasses filled. When I visit Chattanooga again I'll be back on a Sunday lol. read more

Been meaning to visit here since I saw it a few years ago. As I'm from the city but not living in Chatt, I struggled to find the time. On a recent trip home, I finally made it. I went at an off hour, so it was fairly quiet, and I had the Pan Con Lechon and the Croquetas. The sandwich was as described, and pretty simple, just some pulled pork, tasty bread, and cubed onions. Pure food. Pure deliciousness. The croquetas were also tasty, and the pickles and saltines are a nice touch as well. Enjoyed both. Very fresh, and flavorful. I also ordered one of the cocktails. I can't recall the name :( , but it had a mint leaf and was very refreshing, if not a bit sweeter than i expected. It looks like a fun place; wish I could have gone for a night out or for dinner to see the crowds. Will visit again on my next trip home. read more

Hey Chattanooga get yourself to Embargo. So so delicious. And affordable. Not sure you can go wrong with any menu item but get pork or oxtail if you can't decide. read more

I love love love Cuban food. I had the privilege of growing up with Cuban relatives who had a Cuban restaurant and my mom was one of the cooks there, so we always ate great Cuban food. I was so excited when I heard about this place opening up. Just what our little town that is growing in diversity needed. I've been reading the Yelp reviews and knew I wanted to wait a little bit until they worked some kinks out and that I didn't want to go on a weekend. Well, finally, on a Tuesday evening I was able to go with my friend to belatedly celebrate her birthday. Parking is tough around there. With so many new businesses opening on that block, there's not enough parking spots to support it. I see they have valet parking on the weekends, but we were able to get a spot across the street. It was open seating and the patio was full so we took a table right inside the doors. The space is lovely and open and very tropical and Cuban. The music is great and fits in with the ambiance. It was several minutes before a server came over to us but when she finally did she was very attentive. I ordered the classic mojito even though they have some other really great sounding cocktails. The mojito was refreshing and minty and perfect. We ordered our food and I was prepared to wait a good long bit, but it came out fairly quickly. I ordered the ropa vieja, which is my favorite Cuban dish. My mom makes the best I've ever had but I had to try this one too. The flavors were there but it was a little dry and the meat a little tough for me. This was served over white rice but I had to try their congri, so I ordered a side of that. The congri was decent, but not as good as I had hoped. I'll have to try the black beans on their own next time but from the taste of the congri, it was missing a bit of seasoning. My friend ordered the Lechon, which I tried a couple of bites of and it was delicious. Very moist and flavorful. I would definitely get that dish. The menu isn't overly extensive, which I applaud them for, but there are a couple of things I wish they had; like tostones instead of french fries, and especially for dessert, tres leches cake. I'd like to see a pan con bistec dinner too, in addition to the sandwich. They should also put out some nice Cuban rolls for the table. Just my humble suggestions. I will definitely be back to try more cocktails and have a Cuban sandwich, which is my second favorite dish. They also have a humidor of cigars and as we walked out, passed the smoking patio where the rich smell of men smoking cigars wafted through the air. I love that smell, and it brought back some fond memories of my Uncle Rene and his friends smoking and telling stories of the old days back in Cuba. He was my favorite uncle and so for that reason alone, Embargo 62 has a place in my heart. read more

Called in 10 minutes before closing. Ordered the steak they cooked it up to perfection along with the white rice and were happy to serve it to me as they closed. Great staff great food awesome experience. read more

Folks this is a refreshing change to what we normally see in small town Chattanooga. I loved it! I grew up in Miami with a large Cuban population and this place is good, very good. The atmosphere will take you away from the Choo Choo city. The drinks were good and reasonably priced. The food was even better. I had Lechon, roasted pulled pork and it was excellent. My wife had empanadas and plantain chips which were also good. Dessert was guava and cream cheese expandable. Very good! Service was also good. Parking, well you need to fend for yourself... Overall, we both enjoyed it and we will be back. read more

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First and most important, I want to congratulate the owners and team of Embargo 62 for a phenomenal start! Where do I begin!!!!! Cuban food the way it's done "authentic" CON SABOR CRIOLLO CUBANO!!!! All dishes are out of this world. It's the real deal, made with traditional recipes and condiments. Deserts are amazing.. Flan and Torejas are spectacular! Yummy! I will tell you this and I am a Cuban born. This is the real deal, food is delicious. I urge you to visit Embargo 62. Wonderful atmosphere and the service... "This is what I'm talking about" GREAT SERVICE and a warm feeling. I am and I can speak for other friends and family "we are very happy you guys made it to Chattanooga! Welcome home! read more

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This place has great food, and the service is great too! We've never gotten a meal we didn't like! We love coming here! Nice outdoor seating. And if you catch the band, that makes it that much better!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Embargo is the best!!!! Be sure to get the Cuban coffee and pork. The environment is so chill I love coming here to relax after work with a coffee and a cigar. read more

Great Cuban-American food*, always fresh and well presented. The bartenders are awesome mixologist and the rum menu is off the chain!!!! There is a cigar connoisseur always there for the cigar lovers wanting to enjoy a high quality smoke. The owners are very friendly and willing to get to know their guests. This is a family friendly place in the afternoons and early evenings. *I can't call it legit Cuban food since I was in Cuba for several months in 2014 and I'm 1/2 Cuban, so flavors here are more to American taste, not what you'd get at my home or a Cuban's home. It's still really good, enough so that I've been coming 2x/week since it opened. read more

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