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    Embargo '62

    4.1 (235 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Cuban
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EMBARGO '62 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Cuban Sandwich
    Amanda T.

    One of the best Cuban meals I have had. Beautiful decor, fast & friendly service. We had yucca fries and tostones as appetizers and then an excellent Cubano for our main course. Great food and excellent prices.

    Cuban Samich with fries.
    Jim G.

    We went to Embargo 62 with a group size of 6. We had excellent service. Very cool Cuban / Latin themed setting. The place was very clean with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The food was all wonderful as expected. I had a classic Cuban Sandwich, it made me think I was down in Miami. The bread was authentic. One person in our party had the shrimp in the white wine sauce, it looked amazing. I will definitely go back. You should give it a try. My bill was 2- Sandwiches both with fries 1- Dr Pepper (Bottle) and 2-Draft beers. $38. I was very pleased.

    Cuban Sandwich
    Nicole L.

    Amazing food best sandwhich we have had in a long time , dog friendly , nice outside seating area with covered roof . Reasonable price

    Vaca Frita with ro and bean combo (morros) and sweet plantains.
    Mario M.

    The only authentic Cuban restaurant in Chattanooga! I was Born and raised in Miami FL with a wife that comes from an all Cuban family. This place is legit! My absolute favorite dish is Vaca Frita served with Arros Moro and Maduros (skirt steak with rice and bean combo and plantains). I'm so glad they added it to the menu recently. The Ropa Vieja is my 2nd favorite. It's basically a beef stew with amazing flavor. We've had every dish, and they are all delicious! The only thing this restaurant is missing is a liquor license so they can serve Mojiotos and Rum and coke, however, I believe they do serve beer and sangria. For lunch, the Cuban and the Miami sandwich are my go to. The only authentic Cuban sandwich in Chattanooga.

    Ropa Vieja
    Annilet G.

    This restaurant is pretty authentic for Cuban food in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There are definitely some Central American influences in some of the dishes, but it's overall a good representation. The food is tasty and prepared well. Pleasant ambiance and good music. Server was friendly. Overall, a good experience.

    Ropa Vieja
    Vladmir T.

    Delicious! Great Food & Serving Sizes! This was a surprise find for us this week! We were checking near where we were at a pro for some food and thought we would give this place a try! I like Cuban food but usually the serving size is so small at most Cuban spots. NOT HERE! This place give a good portion and leaves you with a happy belly! I must say the Vieja Roja was wonderful. Muy muy bien! The service was friendly. Parking isn't easy though here, so wear cozy shoes for the hike in! Thanks guys for the great food! I'll be back!

    Guava cider
    Jenn V.

    I've been wanting to come here for several years because I love Cuban food, but just never had the chance with life and a pandemic getting in the way. Finally ate here before heading to the movies. I ordered the braised oxtail with plantains and black beans and my friend ordered a Cuban sandwich. I also had a guava cider. My food was excellent, and there was plenty of it, both meat and plantains. The oxtail was generous and had a lot of meat on each piece, which was tender and delicious. The plantains were cooked to perfection with the perfect caramelization. The black beans had a ton of flavor. My friend said her Cuban was also good. I did expect this place to have a more upscale feeling. It was more hole-in-the-wall like, but the decor was beachy with cool light fixtures, like you were in a food shack on the beach in Cuba. They advertise as a rum bar on a sign out front and in the name on the menu, but I saw zero liquor in sight, only beer and cider, not even wine, which was disappointing. The service was good, and our food came out super fast. I'd definitely eat here again.

    In town for the weekend, decided to order some Spanish food to my hotel it was one of the worst Meals I've ever had! Do not get chicken or oxtail. The oxtail was over salted and the chicken had zero flavor. Don't get me started on the plantains, FROZEN and barely deforested. And how can you make white rice wrong!? It was sooooo stale and disgusting. Couldn't even finish this meal had to order from somewhere else! Also asked for ketchup & mayo and they didn't put either. Tienen usar adobo!!!!

    I ordered shrimp pasta because it was one of the few options without meat and they gave me this.Terrible

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    Excellent vibe and a very friendly staff. A few good local beer options are in rotation. Music is very good in the background.

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    Can't recommend this cocktail bar enough!…read more We visited the bar late night while staying at the hotel and it did not disappoint. Despite clearly being short staffed and having a busy night - we were greeted almost immediately and encouraged to help ourselves to a seat. We sat at a table away from the bar (only one available) and a server came by to take our drink order. Before he could return, another employee - who was running food to another table - immediately came over to us after to see if we wanted to order food (which we did!). She took our order, then the drinks arrived and before we knew it the food was out and was incredible! The menu is quite limited - and even more so when you one of you doesn't eat meat - and yet we were able to make a meal out of 2 caesar salads, the hummus plate and the deviled eggs. And don't even get me started on the cocktails! We started with a Manhattan and an Espresso Martini that were perfectly crafted. And then for our dessert round switched to their signature Old Fashioned. Each one was better than the next! Thanks for an incredible time, Whiskey Thief. We will definitely we back!

    This place definitely has the "wow" factor when you walk in. The beautiful bar glowing from the…read moresunset immediately sets the mood. If you want outdoor seating, get here early because space outside is limited. Inside, there's plenty of seating options with high-top tables, couches, and bar seating that create a relaxed atmosphere. We came mainly for the view and drinks, and the view absolutely delivered. Watching the sunset over the river was easily the highlight of the experience and worth seeing at least once. For drinks, we ordered Old Fashioneds and Margaritas. Unfortunately, both were just average and didn't live up to the setting or atmosphere. Service was also disappointing. The staff was not very attentive, and at one point we actually had to leave our table and go to the bar to find our waiter. In the end, the incredible view couldn't make up for the mediocre drinks and poor service. Great view, but this ended up being a one-and-done visit for us.

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