There was a long line when we arrived, but was able to get a seat at the bar without a wait. I…read morerarely sit at the bar but still received phenomenal service and delicious food. My wife ordered their Ropa Vieja and I ordered their Bistec de Palomilla. We both ordered their maduros and moros for our sides. Both dishes were delicious. The Palomilla was very tender and seasoned well. We also ordered a few mojitos and Cuba libres. It was also pretty cool watching all the action take place behind the bar. They had a special mojito guy would make about 6 mojitos at a time. Will definitely be back.

After seeing the star rating and the amount of reviews given this establishment such hype my…read moreexpectations were high. Forward to the end...it was good, but not great. My opinion, don't hate me cause I'm going against the grain here. The place itself is great. The covered patio seating area in the rear is wonderful. The service was good. The food...eh. At least my plate (Bistec En Palomilla) did not live up to the reputation. It wasn't flavorful and it definitely wasn't accompanied by enough onions...c'mon it should be drowning in onions. The mojitos on the other hand were excellent. From a price point perspective it's good as well. Will I go back?? No, I wouldn't.

Cafe La Trova is the real deal and then some. We came for dinner and got a full Little Havana night…read moreout of it. The food is the kind of Cuban cooking that makes you go quiet for a second: a beef and rice bowl with black beans, sweet plantains, and avocado that was rich and deep and comforting, plus a flaky empanada that disappeared in about four bites. Nothing felt like a tourist version of Cuban food. It felt like someone in the kitchen actually cares. Then the live music kicks in and the whole room lifts. A band right in the space, real Cuban son, the bartenders working behind that gorgeous bar like it is a performance of its own. The cocktail program is legendary for a reason, the cantineros are pouring with serious skill, and the energy is electric without being a chaotic club scene. Yes it is on the pricier side, entrees run into the thirties and up, but you are getting top tier food, world class drinks, and live music in one seat. Worth every dollar. Five stars, easy, and I am already trying to figure out when I can go back.

I'm going to start with the positives: the ambiance, food, and music were all excellent…read more Unfortunately, I have to warn future guests about our service experience. An older waitress served our table. She first brought us calamari that was undercooked, sticky, and raw. She replaced it with octopus, which was more expensive, and we agreed to keep it. We also asked for tap water, but she brought us bottled water instead, which cost $10. The restaurant was very dark, making it difficult to notice these things right away. Before we had a chance to review everything, the food was already served. When the check arrived, she pressured me to pay quickly, so I didn't have enough time to carefully review the bill. Later, I realized we had been charged for additional side dishes that we never ordered, which increased the total significantly. This restaurant is wonderful and doesn't need these kinds of tactics. I only wish they employed more honest waitstaff. My advice is to carefully check your order and your bill before paying so you don't end up spending extra money or dealing with unnecessary stress that could ruin an otherwise enjoyable evening. I truly loved the atmosphere and the food, but I was very disappointed by the service. For me, the ambiance and food deserve 5 stars, while the service deserves only 1 star. That averages out to a 3-star review.

Crazy realistic Impossible carne asada tacos. They veganized them for me by removing crema. The…read morestaff was super helpful so if you ask about vegan options I think they'll point you in the right direction. So realistic I actually had to Google photos of Impossible steak and real carne asada because I was worried they accidentally gave me the real thing. The salsa bar in the corner with hot sauces and pickled peppers was much appreciated too. I will come back as long as they have Impossible meat on the menu! The ambiance is basic fast food type taco spot: nothing special.

Delicious! Great happy hour deals. The plantain and beef birria tacos were amazing!…read more 4-7! Mon-fri

I've been here more than once, and I always choose to sit at the bar. The service is absolutely…read moretop-notch -- you feel like you're visiting a friend rather than just going to a restaurant. Jake creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hospitality, attention, and overall vibe make the experience really special. They have great signature cocktails, and I also appreciate the selection of non-alcoholic options, including good adaptogens drinks and non-alcoholic beer. The burger is honestly incredible -- one of the best I've had. I usually order it without the bun, and it's still amazing. The fries are excellent, and the patty has such a rich, delicious beef flavor. The medium cook was absolutely perfect. The olives are also delicious -- a small detail, but it shows the attention to quality. They also have happy hours 4-7pm and live jazz music on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, which makes the evening even better. Great crowd, great atmosphere, and a place where you genuinely want to come back. Highly recommend!

If you go to Michael's for happy hour, that is ONLY at the inside bar, otherwise, to get a table,…read morethey will require you order an entree. That's okay, I can always eat! Lemon Lavender mojito wasn't too bad! Our first time asking for the roasted carrots and we were not disappointed. Full mini various colored carrots roasted just right. Slightly hard still but very tasty! You can NEVER go wrong with the fries! Plus, they let us split a turkey sandwich and it was more than plenty for us.

10/10 experience, LeMarcus and Angelica were incredible. Definitely will be back. Food was great,…read moredrinks were great too

Came for brunch with a large group, before the crowds came into the restaurant so we had most of…read morethe restaurant to ourselves around our long singular table. The menu presented menu intriguing options for food and drinks, and being a large group we ordered most items on the brunch menu. We were all very impressed with the food, even some items which were unique but still very tasty such as the carrot cake pancake! Big kudos to the server who handled our table, as he did an admirable job, especially compared to some other restaurants that made mistakes around orders.