My grandmother was cuban, growing up with Cuban culture it's hard to find authentic Cuban food anywhere in Virginia. This is the place, family owned, great food, and great vibes. Promise it's worth the visit. Wait staff is also almost all family and authentically Cuban! read more

K’Bola - Skirt steak, dirty rice and, fried plantain - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I wanted to love this place. It had a cute atmosphere and the waiter was lovely and patient. But most of my food was meh. The beef empanada had a great fried exterior but the filling fell flat. The ham croqueta was actually amazing, and I wish I had more of it. The fried yuca was fine but nothing special. And the sauces that came with this appetizer were pretty good. I ordered the vaca frita, under the impression that it would be flavorful and have a caramelized crisp on the outside. It had no flavor. I didn't see a speck of seasoning. The beef was chewy and isn't have the crisp that it was supposed to have. I squeezed the lemon that came with it over the meat and it did nothing for it. The vegetales salteados (roasted veggies) and the plantains were both delicious. I ordered a Coke Zero and was given a bottle, which was fine but not expected. The bottle had an expiration date of a month ago. Didn't realize it until about halfway through. We sat next to the door and had to swat at a fly and gnat throughout the meal. Annoying but i don't know what they could've done about that. read more

Every time I visit this Cuban restaurant I always leave wanting to come back. Amazing food , flavor , service. I had a special lady drink (I think that was the name) salmón arroz congris and yuca with mojo. I forgot to take a photo of my appetizer. Feels like family every time . 10/10 recommend for authentic Cuban food. read more

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Amazing! It was of the path a bit, so but as crowded. My family is 4, had everything from pork to steak to salmon, and the Cuban platter for an appetizer. Everything was served timely and came out delicious. I would definitely come back again, and highly recommend. read more

Make a reservation. Period. We were greeted immediately, seated promptly, and I launched into my very thorough list of gluten-free questions. Reyder (?) assured me--clearly and confidently--that they take celiac very seriously, which immediately put me at ease. From there? Perfection. We ate so much and enjoyed every single bite. The menu offers an impressive number of celiac-safe appetizers and mains, and the flavors were bold, rich, and absolutely delicious. Nothing felt like an afterthought. The sweet plantains were the grand finale--and worth every bite. Huge portions. Incredible flavor. Reasonably priced. And most importantly: celiac safe. This is how it should be done. read more

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I came here with a group of friends. Two of us ordered the Cubanos; others ordered the strip steak with rice. The rice was strangely salty, not good at all. However, the steak was good, Cubanos too. The restaurant was mostly clean. An annoying feature is the flies flying around the restaurant. This wouldn't be an issue if we were seated outside; in this case, flies would be understandable, but there is only inside seating at K' Bola. So there was no escaping the multiple flies buzzing around our food. read more

Great service, great food and great location! The kids loved the Cuban pizza and yuca fries. Definitely 100 out of 10, can't wait to return. read more

Absolutely outstanding. Great bartender making excellent drinks. He definitely pours heavy. Outstanding service, and extremely knowledgeable. Now for the food. Completely incredible. This is a must try for anyone wanting excellent, delicious, outstanding food. The overall price is very fair. You will be pleasantly surprised, very cheap for what you get. read more

Hubby and I came here for lunch. I had the empanadas two were chicken and one was beef. Crunchy outside and good amount inside. Hubby got the Cubano sandwich which came with a drink of our choice, allowing me to decide. Chose pineapple. He also got a side which was black beans. Mario sat us quickly and attended to our needs. One stall women's restroom which was very clean. Street parking was available but limited. We both love this place. read more

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I like the decor of this place lots of stone work on the walls. They also advertise to be 100% Cuban cuisine which I believe 100%.! the food is very delicious. Had this Cuban style pork with their sweet plantains and red bean with pork and a little bit of yucca in it.. remember to get the Yucca fries which are fantastic. But before I go further, I must say me and my husband tried their authentic Cuban sandwich, which is fabulous, but you have to have it with their three sauces. The wonderful part about the sandwiches that it's not mash down flat as a grilled cheese sandwich. It is light, airy, and crispy with plenty of meat and the right slice of Swiss cheese in between.. it wasn't busy for a Monday night, but the service was spot on! We will be back to try some more authentic Cuban food here. Enjoy your new experience. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find a Cuban restaurant in Williamsburg, Va. Cuban food is my favorite! I took two friends here for dinner recently. We all loved the variety of menu items and the flavors. Everything was delicious + the service was great. We ordered the K'bola Appetizer Combo, Pechuga a La Plancha, Arroz Frita K'Bola and Picadillo a la Cubana. Everything was so good. I rated this restaurant at four because of one thing- GNATS! Yes-bugs that were indoors, but belong outdoors. We had to swat away gnats during our entire meal. One of my friends killed five. She was our big zapper. I did ask the manager about the situation, which she was aware of, and told her about my friend's quickness with the gnat killing. It was quite the conversation. I'd go back here but I need to be sure the gnats are gone first. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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My new favorite restaurant in the 'burg! It's only been open a week in its new location just behind the DOG street Pub. The Ropa Vieja was delicious as was the Cubano sandwich!Please support this family run business! read more

We've been dining with K'Bola since they first opened. Lunch or dinner we have never been disappointed. The servers are warm and welcoming, eager to explain various items to friends and family visiting for the first time. Service is attentive without hovering. Food is always excellent; fresh, well prepared, flavorful and abundant. It's why we visit K'Bola at least twice a month, and it's our go to place for visiting friends and family. read more

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! read more

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Amazing food service and all the above. Made us feel like we were family. So great with my three kids. So authentic! We will be back!

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. read more

K’Bola - Coconut mojito - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Stopped in while in Williamsburg for an appointment. Best Cuban food I've had outside of Miami or New York City. Dishes were authentic and tasty, and the owners made us feel at home. I didn't expect to find this in New Town! read more

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. read more

K’Bola - Cuban with maduros and orange soda - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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

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Ordered takeout from here while driving from VA Beach to our resort in Williamsburg. It was probably ready a few minutes before promised, as it wasn't piping hot but still hot enough. I really enjoyed the look of the place as we parked and I went in to pick it up, although I will note it's free street parking so take that into account. The dish that knocked it out of the park was the Chilindron de Cordero - a lamb shank in a delicous broth that was amazing. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and so flavorful. DD took some of DGD's mashed potatoes and plopped them in the container, so she could get every tasty drop. My pork was flavorful, although a bit on the dry side. I won't complain though, because tbh I have never had pulled port of any kind that I didn't think was not juicy enough for me. So that's just me. I chose arroz congri (black beans and rice) and only ate a few bites. Just a little too basic for me; nothing more I can say. Her salad and my sautéed veggies had good flavor but were both on the meager side - I think they maybe give more of the mains. We also shared yuca con mojo, which was OK. DGD was very disappointed in the chicken nuggets because there were only four, with a huge amount of fries that she barely touched. Part of this was due to the "delicious" mashed potatoes, which she scarfed. The other was that as I said, food wasn't piping hot so with barely warm fries, she lost interest. Bill was in line with most good restaurants; for the three of us, including tip, just under $100. I have a strong hunch that all of it would be much better dining in, OR arriving a few minutes before promised time so it doesn't sit under a heat lamp. Our fault, not theirs! read more

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! read more

K’Bola - Lechon Asado Arroz Congris Vaca Frita - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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. read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

K’Bola - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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 read more

K’Bola - Margaritas - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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. read more

K’Bola - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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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. read more

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This place is amazing. The food is phenomenal. Every dish I tried was delicious, had a very good portion, and was reasonably priced. Also, the drinks are fantastic... and strong. Love that. The atmosphere is pretty laid back, but with a lively undertone. Finally, the service is fantastic too. The waiter was charismatic, playful, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with deciding on dishes and providing great customer service. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

K’Bola - Biztec - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

The food is excellent, and reasonable. I've never had a bad meal (or drink) here. This is a family-run restaurant, and the hosts are wonderful. I'm a "local," and this is turning into one of my preferred restaurants. read more

Stopped in after a soccer game and was treated to a phenomenal meal. I wanted to get a good sampling of the menu as best I could so I ordered the beef croquettes. They were amazing. Crispy on the outside for that perfect crunch and yummy meat interior. I will order these every time. For my main, I ordered the Arroz Frito. This fried rice dish was great. I did feel like it could have used some spice to it, but, as I later learned, traditional Cuban food generally does not use many spices like Chile peppers etc. The dish did come with a type of garlic paste (pictured around the plate) that, combined into the the rice added a tangy flavorful experience. For my sides, I got the plantains and the Yuca. Both were great and had me very full by the end. I also ordered a Cuba Libre. It was a good cocktail. Overall, I had a great time. The restaurant offers an intimate appeal and the staff went above and beyond. As I came in towards the end of the night, I had some good conversations with my server. Good food and good company, what more can you ask for? read more

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The bathrooms were EXTREMELY clean. The service was very rough. The hostess greeted us and attempted to seat us but then a manager confronted us with "DO THEY HAVE RESERVATIONS?!" Yep we speak Spanish, and we definitely didn't feel too welcomed. The food was okay. I was not blown away by any means. I'm used to having authentic Cuban food in south Florida so I have an expectation. Glad we ate somewhere different, but I think I will pass next time. read more

K’Bola - Ropa vieja - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Excellent lunch featuring K'bolá Combo: ground beef empanadas, ham croquettes and yuca fries along with Ropa Vieja with Yuca Con Mojo and Arroz Congris. My Ropa Vieja was delicious; shredded beef, peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a fantastic sauce. Normally I would have added some (or a lot) of hot sauce, but I didn't want to disturb the flavor. It was so good I could have taken a bath in it! The empanadas were also delicious, well seasoned and pastry crisp. Accompanied sides were all good as well. Place itself is upscale without being overdone, server was warm and friendly. Food came out quickly which was an added plus! Didn't have any, but noticed their coffee grinders and espresso machines being used, which I will take advantage of next time. Definitely one to add to the list of favorites! read more

K’Bola - Ropa Vieja with Yuca Con Mojo and Arroz Congris - Cuban Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Empanadas were delicious. Free mini margarita for sharing a post on instagram. Service was excellent. read more

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

We had takeaway last night with a number of items for the 4 of us, and was our first experience dining wish this fine establishment. The family/friends we were visiting had been here before and it usurped their previous Mexican place due to the quality and not absurd price point for the area. We ordered the following: - Camarones Al Ajillo w/ arroz con gris + ensalada K'Bola - Picadillo a la Cubana w/ Yuca con mojo + tostones - Yuca Frites (sides) - Cuban Sandwich w/ Yuca Frites + Mexican Coke The food was amazing and at a reasonable price for what we ordered. The food was probably the most traditional (non-Americanized) Cuban cuisine I've had outside of Florida, the Southwest, and internationally. You can taste the tradition and love put in by the owners and staff, which is the most important part of a great culture and restaurant in my opinion. I will definitely be back to try the other wonders on the menu. 5/5, a must try for residents and visitors alike. read more

I did a restaurant search and came across this establishment and saw the website. I love Cuban food and was excited to try this place. We were not disappointed. From the moment we entered the establishment l, we were greeted with such enthusiasm l, food was great and my coconut mojito was amazing l. The bread pudding was outstanding. If you're in Williamsburg Va - check it out. read more

Got a chance to try out this Cuban restaurant in Williamsburg, owned and operated by a Cuban family. Prices are reasonable. They had some great Cuban staples. Great ambience. Great music. Glad my hubby brought me here. Food was yummy. I did ask for the sauce that comes with the Pastelitos (don't know the name of it) and the Chimichurri sauce. I tried them with the Lechon Asado, even though it comes with its own vinegar sauce. Tostones was crispy. Portions are sizable. We had the guava and cheese pastry and café con leche to end out date night. Can't wait to go back. read more

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