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    K’Bola

    4.4 (128 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Yucca frita  with the mojito on the side so good
    Chef Pedro R.

    If you love cuban food this place really have some really great cuban food. Believe me when it comes to cuban food i have no problem ripping a new hole on review I can assure you the food is great The service is excellent excellent waiter Very peaceful quiet day on Wednesday night to have great food

    Cuban Pastry - guava & cheese
    Nikki J.

    I was in town for conference, was surprised to find a Cuban place. I stopped by to order dinner to go. I sat at the bar & got a mojito while I waited. I got arroz moro, picadillo, tostones, and some paselitos. I was surprised that my order was ready in less than 10-15 minutes. Everything was delicious! And the paselitos were the perfect size for my breakfast coffee. I'll have to visit Williamsburg more often!

    Kevin L.

    So let me start out by saying my Wifes family is Canadian and has been to Cuba several times on vacation and where very impressed! I of course had to have the Cubano sandwich which was perfect. Wifey had to shrimp and the cocktails were amazing! We come to to Williamsburg alot and this maybe our new permanent stop for dinner after a W&M game!

    Coconut mojito
    Jessica C.

    Was in the area from Jersey and found this Cuban spot. The food took quite long and our server was a bit forgetful because w asked him for a bag and box a few times. We didn't get it until we asked another server. But the drinks while in happy hour were good. My mom had the mojito and I had the tiny margarita husband had an old fashioned- very happy with our drinks. We got croquets of chicken that looked like mozzarella sticks and they were good. I also got the shrimp in garlic sauce also very good. My husband got steak and it was pretty small and tough for the price but still had good flavor. Highlight was the drinks but the food was also good, just the service and long wait for food is what made the place less of an experience. There were other servers there that were a bit more friendly, and the outdoor seating seemed a little nice since the music was playing . We sat inside where you could barely hear any music at all.

    The wait staff helped guide us when ordering. The food and service was amazing! We loved everything about our meal!

    Cuban with maduros and orange soda
    Carmen S.

    Ordered a Cuban sandwich with a side of maduros. The food was good and authentic. However, the maduros were on the hairy edge of being overcooked. The service was prompt and the place was clean. I do wish they had better hours. 11-2 seems a bit restrictive. Overall an enjoyable experience.

    Lechon Asado Arroz Congris Vaca Frita
    Adam E.

    The experience extremely wonderful. The space is quaint with a great ambiance about it. The service was great with really good attention from the employees. The food was soooo authentic and 100% just like I have had from other locations opened and maintained from a Cuban heritage with no shortcuts!

    Stacy S.

    Incredibly disappointed, I really was looking forward to a good Cuban steak sandwich but it turns out they don't have that on the menu and when I asked if they could make it I was told no. It didn't seem like an unreasonable request as they had the ingredients ... I ordered the papas rellanas and the k bola Cuban .. my husband ordered the Philly.. it was not a Philly at all! They were out of the papas rellanas probably for the best. The sandwiches come with the a side and a drink. That was nice. But .. he ordered platanos and received 3.. 3 plantains?? I got fries, they were left as you can see. How do you mess up fries? I asked for a side of green sauce- not good, very watery. My sandwich was ok but nothing special. I've definitely have had better. I would have expected better service- they weren't even busy, we were the only table in our section. Not sure how they're surviving to be honest. Gordon Ramsey needs to come help them.

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    Super disappointed with our experience. We had high expectations based on the reviews. Dirty utensils and then diarrhea when we got home! When we got there at 5pm there were only 2 tables occupied so we expected good service. However, the service was very slow. The shrimp/camarones were way overcooked so they were tough, dry, rubbery and shrank to little shrimps. Not worth the $24! The sampler appetizer plate $16 was just ok but the chorizo croquetas were quite disappointing since it was more of a paste texture inside and we didn't see any actual chorizo (just mashed potatoes). The Cuban sandwich was ok. Our meal was $62 (before tip) which was definitely not worth it! Such a waste of hard earned money! The food poisoning/diarrhea was the worst part of it!

    Angelynn J.

    We didn't know you needed a reservation to eat here but that was on us. The restaurant was busy but we were able to get a seat at the bar, which was great. The food here was some of the best food we ever had. I loved their chicken fajitas and their rice was so delicious.

    The pork-extremely dry but the rice and plantains were delicious
    Caroline J.

    Ate here for the first time the other evening, and would come back for the great service and for most of the food we tried as well as drinks! Drinks: Cuba Libra- A rum and coke but with lime-very good Mojito-Also delicious They have happy hours specials from 5-8 so take a look at those. Food: Started off with the appetizer of yucca fries, croquettes and empanadas. All were good and i recommend the Han croquettes and chicken empanadas. Husband loved his Cuban sandwich and the bite I had was good! He got tostones as a side and they were good. I had the pork and was not impressed! Very dry, and even the side of mojo sauce really didn't help. Would not order this! The rice and sweet plantains were delicious though. Inside the restaurant has a nice feel and comfortable seating. Large bar area. They have buzzers on the table to signal to your waiter if you need them. Also billed water is brought out for each table.

    Sopa de pollo
    Sasha J.

    Very excited to finally have an authentic Cuban restaurant within driving distance. We had dinner after an afternoon at the outlets. Our expectations weren't very high, based on prior experiences with Cuban food in the Richmond area. But this place knocked it out of the park. --Service was friendly and attentive. --Ambiance was quaint and casual but nice enough for a date night, especially with the bar. Cool Cuban posters and framed art hung on the wall, while tiny vases of fresh flowers adorned the tables. --Drink menu looked impressive. Even the non-alcoholic options were interesting and included materva, malta, fruit juice, jarritos, and bottled coke. --Food was good, with authentic flavors and options you don't usually see in areas without a larger Cuban population. Nothing fancy but it was nice to see ajiaco, sopa de pollo, vaca frita, Cuban style salad, and Cuban pizzas on the menu. We were all really happy with what we ordered. My husband was especially pleased with the vaca frita, which he had never had before. My only complaint was that the yucca con mojo and tostones were a little bland for my taste. But the congris and main dishes were very good. I think we'll definitely be back in the future.

    Margaritas
    Zarielle A.

    Went here with a friend for dinner. We had a little bit of a wait maybe about 20 minutes, so we sat at the bar until we could get a table. We order margaritas which were good, the bar tender was nice. I ordered Yuca frita (yucca fries) for appetizer and Salmón Marinado a la Plancha (salmon) with Pure de Papas (mashed potatoes) for main dish. The yucca was alright but my main dish was honestly just bland. I wasn't impressed at all with the food. I'm thinking I probably just ordered the wrong thing from here so I'm thinking of going back one day and giving it another try. My overall rate of experience : 4/10

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    Excellent Food. Great Service. Wonderful Ambiance. Do not miss out on the tasty Authentic Cuban cuisine. Recommend the Lamb Shank.

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    Great food. Love the vibes. Service is always on point. The bartender was super sweet and helpful.

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    K’Bola - cuban - Updated May 2026

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