We went for a family lunch on Saturday noon. I was so happy to see they had a parking lot in the back side of the restaurant, a rare feature for Fort Lee restaurants. The restaurant had a nice interior, fancy bar, lots of arts and Cuban vibes all around. They had booth seating by the window that had good view of Hudson Terrace and I-9. We started our lunch with appetizer sampler that came with empanadas, croquettes, bao bans and potstickers. I liked both the empanadas (beef and chicken), the chicken potstickers were also good. Ham croquettes and the bao buns with shredded beef were average. For entree I ordered the Rabo Encendido (braised oxtail stew). It came with three pieces of bone with plenty of meat on them, on side of rice and beans. I loved the taste of the oxtail and the stew, was flavorful and meat was tender. I also got to try the seafood paella which lacked flavor, rice was so bland. The chicken & waffle's waffle was good but the fried chicken pieces were so basic. I got the mango mojito (non-achohol) that was so tasty, I ordered two of them. Our server was super nice, did an excellent job throughout the lunch. All staff members were friendly. Food came out in short intervals. read more

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We have passed by Kuba thousands of times finally got a chance to check it out today. Honestly I expected more from the food. Nice decor and welcoming vibes in the bar and dining areas. It has 2 levels. The staff were all nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the seafood paella was under seasoned. Very blend. Did not give me the saffron taste at all. Portion of seafood was generous. But again, blend. Chicken and waffle was dry. At least the chicken was seasoned on this one. Appetizer sampler was not bad. Get to try beef/chicken empanadas, chicken baos, pork croquettes, friend chicken dumplings. Ox tail was also blend to me. Overall the food was underwhelming but the service and atmosphere were nice. read more

KUBA RESTAURANT - Cuban Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I came here for lunch with my family on a Sunday afternoon. I'm surprised there's a Cuban restaurant in Fort Lee which usually just has Asian restaurants. Also, they have their own parking lot which was rare in Fort Lee. We ordered the tamale appetizer, the Cuban sandwich, the pernil, and the stuffed flounder. The waiter was super nice and actually said the stuffed flounder was his favorite dish. The food was fresh and delicious, the stuffed flounder was definitely the standout dish. It's a dish I don't see much on menus in other restaurants. I also really liked the fresh homemade plantain chips that came with the Cuban sandwich. They have lunch specials on weekdays so I would definitely come back! read more

KUBA RESTAURANT - stuffed flounder - Cuban Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I've been to Kuba a bunch of times now.. at least four times, enjoying brunch, dinner, and their late-night menu with drinks and music. The atmosphere is inviting, with beautiful interior décor and a clean, well-maintained space. The service is excellent, the bartender is friendly and he makes bomb drinks. The food is delicious. They have live music... they had a dj once but not sure if that still happens. I also appreciate the convenience of their parking lot. I think they need to have the Crab Rangoon as a regular appetizer on the menu.... It was a Valentine's day special but so amazing! I did order it a week or two after Valentine's Day, and they still were able to make it. However, I'm not sure if it's something they'll have all year around. read more

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Food was decent although a slight bit bland for my taste. But the ambience and service was amazing!! I didnt realize we had cuban food all these years of living in Fort Lee. Their oxtail was delicious!!! read more

3.5. generally a fun place to come especially on weekends when there is live music and generally lively. think most people like coming here to have some drinks and hang out. I was a little bothered by the wings which only had drumettes, no actual wingettes and they were a touch salty. also ordered a paella, which was decent, but mostly frozen seafood it seems. relatively speaking this is a good choice if you want latin food since there aren't too many in fort lee. there's parking in the back/side of restaurant but it's a little confusing because the entrance is on an adjacent lot. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with reservations for 2. The place has a parking lot and a lot of street parking. They had a band playing which was very good. I ordered a virgin passion fruit mojito, the creamy chicken, the arroz con pollo, with a side of rice and beans. Everything was good. We also ordered the churros and tres leches which was good as well. Good service and good food. read more

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I was craving chicharron so I ordered some from here. I also got some other things to pick from and everything was very good. The chicharron was crunchy and delicious. The empanadas were very tasty, croquettas made of ham were delicious, the Bao buns very good. Everything we ordered was very and I recommend this place. read more

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Came here for a date night with my husband on a Friday night and sat at the bar. Ordered from the happy hour menu and got some great drinks. There was music playing and eventually a live band! The other guests really enjoyed dancing to the band. The bartender was busy all night making drinks and taking bar orders. He did a great job covering it all. We may come back for some more live music! read more

I ate here last night for the first time. The service was excellent - our server Jessica could not have been better. We shared two appetizers - coconut shrimp & skirt steak tacos - really good! The third - pork belly- cooked the Cuban way (well done & too crunchy) - didn't meet our expectations. BUT, management did the totally right & correct thing - took it right off our bill with no problem at all - and then comped us a lovely dessert. I will always go back to a restaurant that treats its customers correctly with politeness and positivity. So I would highly recommend this restaurant for some great dishes and for their professionalism. Definitely worth it & reasonable as well. read more

A Cuban spot that serves tasty, flavorful cuban cuisine! Beautifully decorated! Our waiter was so friendly and charismatic. I had a mimosa which was perfectly balanced and my daughter had a classic margarita salted rim which she enjoyed. We opted for their lunch specials of steak tacos and grilled chicken platter. Well portioned and delicious! Loved this experience! read more

Just a disclaimer! You'll enjoy this restaurant if you want Cuban food. It's advertised as Cuban-Asian fusion, but 90% of the menu is Cuban dishes. There's only a few Asian inspired dishes randomly scattered on the menu like fried rice, poke bowls, and bao buns. No kimchi, no bulgogi, no noodles, no curry, no spring rolls, no sushi. Very little fusion between the two cultures at all. With that out of the way... I've been here a couple of times to either grab a drink at the bar or dine-in. Always a positive experience. Good food, good drinks, good service, good music, and dancing... I can't complain. My go-to dish is the churrasco, a 14 oz grilled skirt steak with chimichurri. It comes with a side of either rice or maduros (sweet plantains). It's very filling and the steak is juicy and tender. The bartenders do an excellent job with the cocktails. Never had a drink I didn't like! They have live music or a DJ on the weekends. Yes, there's dancing... Yes, it gets loud... hide ya kids ;) just kidding :-) read more

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Food was under subpar not worth the cost the servers were kind and accommodating with authentic personalities

The inside is super cute and has a speakeasy ambiance and vibe, which I absolutely love. It still has that bar and restaurant atmosphere with the large tv behind the bar. Service is good, they don't forget about you. However, the drinks are pretty but weak, especially when they're like $14 each, it can certainly use a little more spirit. The appetizers were my favorite, especially with the sampler option, you get a little bit of everything. My favorites were the empanadas and ham croquettes, we didn't even get to the bao buns, but I'm sure they will be good tomorrow when I hear them up. The paella was decent, but the best part is by far the meats, the seafood was good minus the mussels because for me it was slightly chewy. I enjoyed the shrimp, squid, and baby scallops. Overall, it was a great spot to try out, and I'd definitely try some of their desserts the next time around. read more

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The restaurant was pretty busy with a couple of large parties including our own but they managed the service very well! Quite surprised to be honest haha The overall feel of the place gives an intimate setting which would be ideal for a date night for sure. The food: I love it! The sampler I was BOMB, it was nice to truly get a bit of some of the popular items on the appetizers. My favorite were the Bao buns, HIGHLY recommend those. The fried rice, was pretty good. If I'm being honest it wasn't anything spectacular, BUT it was good. If I ever go back, I'd try other things under their main entrees. Overall I'd totally recommend this place 10/10! Ps the mojito = GET IT ! read more

KUBA RESTAURANT - Churrasco Fried Rice - Cuban Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I've been to this place before it became Kuba. This place used to be a Korean restaurant and bar. Kuba was smart enough to close up their drive way and only have one way in and one way out this way only people that actually want to dine here and park here. I remember this place being darker with less lighting, but the ambiance and lighting that they put in definitely brightened up the place. My wife and I came here on a date night and we got to sit at the bar finally without kids. The bartender was good and provided excellent service. Felt like he knew everyone there. I'm assuming it's because they were all locals or regulars that come in for the same drink and dish. The food was alright. It wasn't amazing. I didn't think it had lots of flavor. I did give this place 4 stars because of the live music that was there and the bartender making good drinks. Besides that, the place wasn't anything special. Just good times with good people. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE - THIS IS AN ABLEIST ESTABLISHMENT!! We called in advance and spoke to the manager Albie to ask if they could accommodate seating for a disabled patron in a permanent wheelchair. They said they could easily accommodate him for happy hour at the bar. When we showed up the restaurant was empty. When we spoke to ALBIE THE MANAGER that we spoke to before on the phone, he acted as if he didn't speak to us about this prior and said they cannot accommodate him at the bar. He proceeded to say that he can only provide a seat to our disabled friend if we agreed to pay an extra fee. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This has to be illegal and a violation of the ADA. I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't ADA compliant across the board. We walked out - I'd understand more if the tables were reserved or if there was limited space, but this is disgusting behavior. I wonder if this was also because the party included only people of color. I will be sure to tell everyone I know to never give this place their business. read more

Came here on a whim to try it out. Was not disappointed at all! Service was great and food came out super quick! Not to mention it was delicious!! Some food has to be ordered 30 mins ahead but it is worth the wait since it takes some time while eating the appetizers! The ambiance is good as well! Recommended! read more

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I haven't been excited about returning to a restaurant in a long time. I went here for lunch and ordered a few things. I tried the combo platter and everything on there was delicious. I then ordered the pernill lunch special and that was amazing. Pernil is life. I've had pernil in many Spanish restaurants but this is the first time I can truly say that it was unforgettable. Some places make it like beef jerky, as in they salt the crap out of it and kinda makes your eyes water. Other places it's bland. I have to say that this may be the best pernil I've ever had, it was juicy and flavorful. It wasn't salted like you're going on a s sailboat voyage. I am looking forward to coming back. The restaurant has a really good vibe. Looks great and the staff was very helpful. read more

We had a great time! The food was quick, fresh, and absolutely delicious. It's a perfect spot for a date night -- they even had music, which added to the atmosphere. The sangria was amazing too!" read more

KUBA RESTAURANT - Bar area - Cuban Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Called couple hours before reservation on a saturday, was accommodated at 7pm, goid for a weekend. The food was decent, steak tacos were amazing, croquetas were good, chicharrones were flavorless but crispy. Main dish was lobster passion fried rice with passionfruit glaze, enough for two, but main flavor was more like burn browning sauce, edible but nowhere near to the flavor listed in the menu. Will probably cone again fir appetizers and live music on a saturday. read more

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I was there 2 hours ago, we were the only ones in the whole restaurant, the food was a disaster, the cook has no idea what he is doing, I think he changed owners, literally we left everything we asked for. read more

Excellent Cuban food and bountiful portions! Delicious. The waiter was charming and very accommodating. Lovely tropical interior. Can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious Cuban food, great customer service and spotless place. We went on a weekday and there was room on the second floor. read more

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Food is generally tasty and there are options. Was a little disappointed at a few menu options being "weekend only" items. Ate here recently on a weekday for lunch and place was empty so perhaps that's why. There is a nice ambiance though with the decor and music. FYI - the prices on their menu apply if you pay in cash otherwise there is a surcharge for credit cards. Knocked off stars for this because they do not have proper notices for this anywhere. They are required by NJ law [P.L. 2023, c.146 (N.J.S.A. 56:8-156.1 and -156.2)] to post clear signs and include it on their menu regardless if it's printed or digital (including QR code menus). read more

The sampler was dry and not tasty at all. The coconut mojito was extremely sugary and I couldn't taste the alcohol. The only thing I like was the pieces of salmon with white rice and avocado. read more

The establishment handles both busy and slow times well. No marketing needed with flavors like these. Their employees' prompt attention to needs helped. This place makes others seem like poor imitations. The restaurant ensures proper execution. read more

Cute place quick service delicious entrees Ask for the cilantro and the Kuba sauce you won't be disappointed. read more

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I had the pleasure to finally visit this awesome restaurant. I would always see it when I'd drive by the area but never had the chance to stop and try it until now and I'm glad I did. First, I was greeted by the host and since I like to sit at the bar I went straight to the bar. The bartenders are very nice, always with a smile on their face and very attentive. Looks like they enjoy working there. I had an espresso martini which has been my go to for about a year now. Great job. I had the pernil bowl which waa awesome. Very filling. I think two people can eat and be satisfied. It was really good. It was fried rice, pernil, a delicious sauce on top with yuca fries. I def recommend it. The over all feel is awesome. Very nice vibe. I'd definitely be back. I also got to meet the owner who was also attentive and very welcoming to anyone who came to her restaurant. read more

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Just one word...awful...been waiting for over an hour and half for the food to come out. Will never come here again!

Ok... to the whiny, pretentious people that nitpick this establishment it's simple. CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY SEEKING PERFECTION. KUBA is what they advertise welcoming, entertaining, visually appealing and a gastrological experience of Cuba with flair. The food is well prepared and delicious. It is advertised as fusion because they offer options for your palate. They are not trying to be Asian at all. There's an abundance of Cuban restaurants in NJ. KUBA nailed it by thinking outside the box. Service was beyond standard from entrance to exit welcoming, accommodating, attentive, menu knowledgeable and friendly. Ambiance welcomes you visually and invites you to sit and enjoy the eclectic experience that is unapologetically Kuban (even the name). Seating is arranged in a fashion that feels simply comfortable whether out with friends, family, coworkers or a special dinner with someone special. No matter what your occasion or just out seeking a different type of bite to eat. KUBA is the destination to consider for fun, food and memories. KUBA is definitely a Yummy Tummy. Don't waste your time reading anything less than 5 stars. KUBA deserves and earned 5 stars. Que viva KUBA! read more

As much as this place dresses and advertises itself as a "fusion" restaurant there is very little creativity or mixing of the cuisine. To be honest I was disappointed. There is potential here for something great yet its floundering. Don't get me wrong, the food and quality was good. The staff were really nice and the fried rice, which was like the only Asian inspired main entree, was very good. If this was just a normal Cuban restaurant I would give it like 4 stars. The problem is marketing. A fusion restaurant shouldn't have 90% of its menu basically be just Cuban food (Paella, Ropa Vieja, Mofongo) while the rest are occasional Asian things (bao bun... asian bowl?) There is very little mixing of the two cuisines to make something interesting or fun. What makes this particularly sad to me is that asian+latin fusion has basically been done by the Peruvians already! Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa, Tallarin are all Peruvian staples that came from the Peruvian-Chinese community. A place like Kuba could easily take these traditional dishes and add some cuban variety to them. Think Tallarin combined with Ropa Vieja! But the only thing on the menu that comes close to this idea is their fried rice which combines plantains (if you do come here I recommend this dish.) Even their cocktails aren't inspired, and that is where the most fun in made up fusion cuisine can come from! No lychee based mojitos, no plum wine based mixed cocktails, nada. I think a good way to sum up this experience is that even though Kuba uses chopsticks in their logo.. you will not get chopsticks when you order their fried rice. No fun, all dressing. read more

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The girls and I got together to get brunch. I made reservations for 2 pm. When we arrived we parked on the street nearby. We walked in and were greeted. We sat in the upstairs area. The place was super cute. Andres was our server/bartender, and he was awesome. We started with drinks and I got the red sangria. It was tasty til I got to the end where it tasted strange. Andres then changed it for another, which was nice. For my meal, I got the grilled flounder, and the meal was so healthy and tasty. I enjoyed it! My friends enjoyed their oxtail and pernil. The bill wasn't bad at all. All in all we had a good experience. read more

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Good experience for Asian Cuban food novices but more sophisticated tastes my be disappointed. I went to Kuba with a large party of 10 to celebrate my daughter birthday. Overall it was an ok experience. The Asian Cuban fusion food was fine but as a group we found it didn't really have the complex flavors that you would expect to find. The place is very nicely decorated with a very nice atmosphere and ambiance. I should note that my review is influenced by the fact that I am a Cuban-American who eats Cuban regularly. Further as my great grandmother was a Chinese Cantonese who migrated to Cuba, I've been eating Asian Cuban fusion since I was a child. This does cause me to be a harder grader of Cuban. read more

I recently dined her for my birthday with my best friend. I've been looking at this spot for awhile, so I was excited to finally have the opportunity. The location is very nice. We were seated on the second floor, and the atmosphere was great! It was relaxing and upbeat at the same time. We were a party of 3. I ordered the vaca fritta, and my friend ordered the ropa veija. (my other friend also got the vaca fritta) Everything was delicious. I am excited to return and try more of the 'fusion' menu items. This spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

KUBA RESTAURANT - Vaca Frita - Cuban Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I went to Kuba a while back and it was pretty loud. Speakers were near my table but I managed. Food was good and tasty but the drinks were not so good. I decided to order food for delivery to avoid the loud music. The ceviche was bland, very little lemon juice and more salad than fish, the tostones were super stale and the ropa vieja with arroz moro was meh. I did see a weird meat inside the rice and I just threw it out. Moro just just be rice and beans. I was not as impressed with the food at all. read more

I've passed by this restaurant numerous times and only finally dined now! Ask to be seated on the second floor for a more restaurant sit down feel, sit on the first floor for a more of a bar vibe. In regards to the food, for a little bit of everything, I recommend their sampler appetizer. The dumplings were surprisingly good for a fusion Cuban/Asian restaurant. But Kuba definitely leans more towards Cuban than Asian. The crab cakes were my second favorite followed by croquettes and bao buns. The bao buns were not great because they were chewy. That was a strong foreshadow I missed. When it comes time for entrees. We got the ropa Vieja, Vaca Frita, and breaded chicken. I strongly recommend you not get the vaca Frita. Unfortunately I ordered that one and couldn't finish it. It was like eating beef jerky, unbelievably dry. You would have a crazy jaw workout eating it. The other entrees were good though! Can't go wrong with either. Great attentive service all around. Never seen employees so eager to clear the empty plates off of the table. Would have to come back earlier to try their sandwiches (only available certain hours of the day). read more

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Came here on a Date night. It's a very popular place and I see why. The price is right and the food is delicious. We had the Bao Buns, the chicharron, and plaintain. Get the Bao Buns they are delicious. Their chicharron is really good and crispy. If you want some spice, ask them for their hot sauce. Cuban food is not known to be spicy but that hot sauce is so good, I asked for some to go with my leftovers. The drinks are good too. The place is nice and not too loud. Service was good. read more

Kuba has the potential to be a 4-star restaurant for me. We had reservations for 7:45, and when we arrived, they sat us downstairs, which looked mediocre compared to upstairs, we asked if we could we sit upstairs. The host was polite enough to do so. Keep in mind Kuba is a small restaurant so upstairs was compact, she wanted to sit us in front of the steps, the tables just wasn't set up properly and all the tables by the steps were to close to the steps and were two seater and the tables are super small. I had in mind to order a lot so how would that work out? , so I wanted a booth. Again we asked to switch which was becoming a bit annoying, kindly she gave us a booth. We sat and started with drinks. Drinks was a 7/10 I ordered a Cosmo and a Kuba passion and the food was a 9/10 the appetizers and entree tasted very authentic, my favorite was the black beans and rice, the ropa Vieja had a great taste and the seasonings were on point. Overall service was good and put waiter edwin was polite, which he could've recommended more. I will return but I will order to go. I would love to try their cuban sandwich next! read more

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Popped in today with my cousin for a late lunch. Parked right up front via metered parking. Was not crowded and were seated right away. First time for both of us and we were pleasantly surprised. Super cute venue, good location and we felt very welcomed and covid safe. They took our temperature when we arrived, they all wore masks and they practiced social distancing as well. Our server was awesome! He was very well versed in the menu, personable, attentive and delightful. We ordered empanadas for appetizers, ropa vieja en vaca frita. Empanadas were yummy and not greasy. They were cooked to perfection, filled with a decent amount of ground beef and were a very good size. The ropa vieja was very filling and although not the very best we've ever had, it was satisfying. It was very saucy as it should be and well cooked. Now the vaca frita -that was the best vaca frita I have ever had' it was slightly salty for me but not too bad at a! It was absolutely delicious hands down the best I've ever had! A good amount, very very filling with tasty seasoning. The accompanying sweet plantains were perfect and the rice and beans were fine. Overall we really enjoyed the dishes, the ambience and the service. Cannot wait to return when they have live music again on Friday and Saturday evenings. read more

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