I was staying in the neighborhood and had a craving for a cubano sandwich. It was a quiet Tuesday night. I popped in, sat at the counter, and was greeted immediately by a pleasant woman who took my "to go" order and told me the sandwich would be ready in just a few. While I was waiting, she kindly asked if I needed anything to drink. I declined. Shortly after I took home perhaps the best cubano sandwich I ever had. The warm sandwich had a perfect balance of ingredients. The Cuban bread with a thin crispy crust and soft inside made for a perfect mouth-feel. Absent was globs of mayo and mustard, flavors that often override the real stars of the show, the roast pork and ham. In it's place was a light dressing that complemented the meats perfectly. I've had Cubano sandwichs in Miami and NYC. The Cubano served up at LaCubana is as good, if not better. The only shortcoming: malta (a non- alcoholic malt beverage, popular in Puerto Rico and Cuba) wasn't available. read more

What we ordered: * Ham and cheese croquetas * Coconut shrimp (special) * Guava bbq short rib (very good!) Service * Server was super nice and even took a picture of us * Very attentive and polite Ambience * Super old school diner vibes with cool Cuban gear and decor * Only downside is the bathroom is down some steep stairs with not a lot of air flow. read more

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Not sure why its shown as permanently closed but its open. Stopped in and got the cubano and was please with that. My Fiance got the chicken plate and that was delicious. The rice and beans were so flavorful. The cocktails were also scratching that it. Overall sure spot. Its small inside but a great lunch spot. read more

La Cubana - Pressed Cubano and achiote chicken plate - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We walked into this restaurant on a Thursday evening and were able to be seated quickly. We ordered the GUAVA BBQ BEEF SHORT RIB, HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETAS, COCONUT SHRIMP to share and I ordered a Guava Sangria (restaurant) and Smores cocktail (back room speakeasy). All of the food was good but we were so glad that we decided to share because the beef short rib and croquetas were heavy. The guava sangria was the best I've ever had (kudos to whoever made it). The entire restaurant was absolutely adorable and I thought very well decorated. After dinner we went to the back speakeasy and ordered another drink. The back room was a vibe and I loved it so much. The drink I ordered here was the Smores one. It was just okay to me but my husband loved his cocktail that he ordered (if I could remember the exact name I would put it here) it was served with a chocolate cigar and I thought was a different take on an old fashion. read more

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I did not expect the pork belly medianoche to be so thick! Pineapple salsa is a delicious edition. I arrived around 11 & my food was delivered after a quick run to the restroom. It was hot, as preferred. Drinks are strong & tasty. Last call was around 1125p. read more

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I had a late lunch yesterday afternoon at La Cubana. I ordered what I always order ... a Chicken Medianoche (achiote chicken thigh, tomato and chipotle mayo) and rice & beans. It was yummy as usual! I got the rice & beans in a to-go container as I knew I'd be taking some home. read more

Rip off meal. Service didn't check in on us. Expensive food overall. Like $80 for a sandwich and a main and two drinks. TERRRRIBLE value. read more

La Cubana - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We are Karina from Miami and we're staving, nothing else in the area seemed appealing to us at 9pm so we went with what we thought we knew.. Bean soup, super yummy and typical, pulled port sandwich (not Cuban) but delicious, pork belly plate, super fatty but oh so satisfying with a kind of Moro style rice and beans, but the croquettes.. the Ham and cheese croquettes.. I have no clue where they have tried croquetas from but hear we're not it lol! They tasted like papa rellena (stuffed potato balls). I am croquettes feen and I do not recommend these. But it was a decent spot for a late night bite! read more

La Cubana - Pulled Pork sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was a great spot to catch up with some friends on a Monday night. They have plenty of appetizers, sandwiches & mains. We ordered the cuban burger, guava short rib, pressed cubano & conch fritters. Our favourite was the pressed cubano! The interior was very diner like which we loved. Overall great vibes & a good spot on Ossington as most places are closed in Mondays apparently. The service was good as our waitress was very friendly. read more

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Headed to Ossington this weekend and found this delightful spot! The ambience was super fun with pastel diner vibes. The achiote roasted chicken was really good with delicious fried plantains. The coleslaw on the side was seasoned very well and wasn't overloaded with dressing which I enjoyed. The guava bbq beef short rib was the allstar! Extremely tender beef with a delicious sauce on top. A must-try for sure! The coffee with leches was okay but more on the bitter side. I wish the cup was larger, it looked closer to a 6oz. The avocado salad was extremely disappointing as it was overly vinegary and the avocado was overripe to the point of being black. Don't recommend. Overall, I enjoyed my experience but would not order the coffee or salad again. read more

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Absolutely in love with the interior of La Cubana. It's cozy and local while both modern and retro. The space is clean and bright but has a nostalgic, classic feel. There are so many intentional details that went into the interior that makes the atmosphere so special!! And along with the space, the food is GOOD and very affordable. We came for dinner on a Saturday and sat at the bar. The service was great, so great that the food actually came out before our drinks! The achiote chicken platter was a perfectly balanced meal. The chicken was flavorful, and the star of the show was absolutely the slaw - so delicious! The mojitos we got too were strong and refreshing. They have a bar in the back too, which is a cool addition. Great Toronto spot for sure. read more

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Sitting in a very popular street, La Cubana has a nicely tucked away speakeasy at the back of the restaurant. The front of the restaurant is nicely designed with lots of Spanish blue tiling and the menu popping out in white and red. I came by this place on Saturday around dinner time and the speakeasy was nice and quiet with a few customers enjoying their signature cocktails. The staff greeted us and guided us to the speakeasy. Inside the space there were about 5-6 tables, with a greenery garden ceiling and plants sitting in different corners of the space. The bar itself was stunning with a number of options and nicely lit to show off the display. The cocktail menu had a nice variety of signature drinks. I tried La Playa which had jalapeno infused tequila and mixed with some other liquor to make it look blue-ish green. The drink was presented very elegantly and beautifully and it tasted very nice as well. Ossington has a number of different gems but I'm a big sucker for speakeasies in the city. read more

La Cubana - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tostones 2,7/10. Creo que son congelados. No sabían frescos y estaban overcooked en el medio. No estaban ni crocantes. El suero de cilantro estaba rico, la textura estaba muy buena. Yuca frita 5/10. El color dorado era muy apetecible. No estaban muy sazonadas. La textura no estuvo muy rica. Pero las volvería a pedir. La salsa de ajo sabía demasiado a ajo y la textura no era muy buena. Shortrib Medianoche 7,4/10. El pan estaba muy suave y rico. A mi me pareció que el col le daba un muy buen sabor. La carne le faltó sazón. Personalmente no sentí la salsa bbq lo suficiente. Pressed cubano 8,8/10. Demasiado bueno, el pan estaba perfectamente dorado y crujiente. El jamón tenía buen sabor y el queso igual. Lo recomendaría siempre. Servicio 8/10. Le pedimos recomendaciones y fueron buenas. Todo tuvo buen tiempo de espera. Cuando nos íbamos llegaron bastantes clientes y se vio un poco desorientado. Overall 8/10. Volvería a ir para probar el resto de platos. read more

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We were really impressed with this Toronto spot! We got there right around lunch rush on a Saturday, so we did have to wait a bit to get a table, but it wasn't bad. Once seated, our server gave us drink & food menus. I ordered the margarita and a few people ordered the beer. For food I ordered their burger and it was delish! The interior has a great vibe with fun diner decor and a beautiful bar top area. read more

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We went to five star restaurants, sandwich shops, and everything in between on our Toronto trip, but this had to be my absolute favorite meal!! It was absolutely adorable and the food was amazing! I got the chicken and it was perfectly moist and oh so perfectly seasoned! I didn't know just how much I was missing out not eating Cuban food with cabbage, but now that I've done it I'm never going back! read more

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One of the best Cubano sandwiches in the city. Also tried the Yuca Frites on my last visit and they were absolutely delicious! Normally I sit on the patio, but I decided to sit inside recently and I adore the decor. It's very clean and has a great colour scheme. The service was also great; the host was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back for happy hour. read more

Great food and nice atmosphere. Authentic Cuban experience. Also in a nice neighborhood. Fraser's are die for. A must-have in the city.

The guava BBQ beef short rib sandwich has been hyped up to me for years now and I finally got to try it - it did not disappoint. The beef was tender and flavourful, the sandwich running with juices, and that guava BBQ sauce hitting all the right notes. The drinks were great too, the mojito was simple and classic and La Havana was super flavourful with their apricot brandy. Overall a cute spot with a real Cuban retro feeling interior, and I can't wait to come back! read more

La Cubana - Short rib medianoche - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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At night on a rainy Friday we had to wait around 30 min for a table for 6 without a reservation. It's a super small space with a restaurant area up front and bar in the back. I wouldn't recommend coming with a big group. We tried the short ribs, pork shoulder and pork belly main dishes. All were good but I liked the pork over the short ribs. 1 is definitely enough per person. We also got their donuts for dessert but I didn't find them good - tasted like an old fashioned timbit. read more

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Cute little place. Really enjoyed the ambiance of the place. However, none of us were too thrilled about our food though. The sandwich was a little dry and required plenty of sauce to eat. Our favorite part of the meal was the conch fritters. Those were delicious. read more

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This is a cute spot with good food and good service. I would rate it 4.5/5 overall if I could - the non-5-star is because I got the the chicken in my Cuban Plate Achiote Chicken was very mediocre. While well cooked and appearing well seasoned, it had little flavor. The yuca fries were good, although the garlic sauce that came with it was a little strange and not as garlic as we would have it liked. The mango colada that I had was also good more like a juice than a frozen drink. We enjoyed the jicama salad as well, it was very simple. Nice outdoor seating area by the street. But I would caution going at noon during summer because there isn't sufficient shade - it was quite hot so we moved inside! Overall, a good spot with good - but not stellar - food. read more

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I married to a Cuban. I know what good Cuban foods tasted like. We ordered a pulled pork, a pork belly, and a short ribs plate. All of the foods are very sweet. I can't... so disappointed. Wont come back! read more

So delicious! Got the cubana, was perfectly made and so crispy tasty. Sat outside and had the best time, service was also really friendly. Big fan. read more

My first time trying Cuban food and it was delicious! The sandwich was grilled and stuffed with meat, so good! The rice dish consist of pulled pork on rice with beans and coleslaw. The pork was tasty with a little bit of sweetness and easy to pull apart. Coleslaw wasn't too salty or sour.the environment was very cute and vintage, I didn't get to sit at the bar but it felt like I was in Cuba! Service is okay, the place is super busy, so it's a little harder to catch the waiters. read more

La Cubana - Pulled poke on rice Beef sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We finally stopped in La Cubana this weekend for lunch. Although we both enjoyed our sandwiches (Cubano and Chicken medianoche) and mojitos, I thought $17 was a bit steep for a sandwich that did not even come with sides. Cute diner vibes and good service though. read more

Was snack hopping in the area and bf wanted to pop in here cuz he's had the pressed sandwich here in the past and said it was really good. We ordered the cuban pressed sandwich and although the price was exorbitant for what it was, (not to mention bf said price has inflated so much since back then) i had to admit it was simply delicious. The sandwich seems simple enough that I wanted to try to make it at home instead for something I felt was overpriced, but I won't lie that if I were to walk by there again today I'd probably still cave in and still buy some sandwiches haha. The cocktails were delicious. Love the decor inside. read more

La Cubana - Pressed sandwich - delicious - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Some of the staff were completely incompetent. Host said there would be a 15-20 minute wait or so, which is totally understandable. Waited about 25 for him to tell us to speak with another person, only for him to tell us he is sorry about the miscommunication and that there wouldn't be a table available. Huge waste of time and not even an apology or a coupon or any form of compensation. No accountability whatsoever, will be sticking to other location. read more

Brunch was perfection! I felt so cool walking into this hipster joint and wss impressed by thr very attentive service. I had a very tasty mojito and an inspiring plate of pulled pork, poached egg, rice and slaw. So inspired I began researching our next trip (to Cuba)! Oh their plantain was also quite memorable! read more

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Yummy yummy yummy I got cubans in my tummy. Love this place! Wish there was one a bit closer to me b/c I honestly crave the cubanos hard. The portions are quite large. 1/2 a sandwhich is good for me, and then I have 1/2 for later (it makes good leftovers too). The decor is adorable, and the staff friendly. read more

The front of the restaurant had a bright, colourful, & vintage feel, whereas we were seated at the very back of the restaurant which transformed into a dark starry night vibe. I tried their Pork Belly and their Guava Short Rib Cuban plates. Both dishes were served with refreshing coleslaw that had slices of HOT jalapeño peppers, tostones (fried plantain patties), and warm beans & rice. The pork belly was so juicy and melt in your mouth. The Short ribs were also extremely tender and succulent with the marinade sauce, although I can't say I taste any guava flavours. This was my first time trying Cuban food, and I'm already in love with how delicious they make their pork! read more

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Cuba....if you can't fly there, then go visit La Cubana at the west end for some good food instead. Just like the way i see Cuba in my mind, La Cubana is set in an old world ambience - the tiles, the marbled tables, the little old-styled coca-cola bottles. They just need to bring in a classic car to complete the theme. I keep hearing how Cuban food doesn't taste good. So i was curious and nervous about seeing if this bad rep is true. Well i don't know about the rest of the Cuban food, but the slow cooked ribs plate that i ordered was outstanding and flavorful!! The meat was tender with amazing sauce coated throughout. The purple slaw was delicious. And the rice with black beans was awesome with a bite of spiciness. I am definitely going back for more!!!!! read more

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Long Story Short: Great small place for a quick, but slightly fancier, sandwich on Ossington! Long Story Long: I ordered the Shortrib Medianoche, which was very flavourful and spicy -which is not my favourite, but this was a great sandwich, I managed to ignore the burning. My friend ordered the Pressed Cubano, which was also delicious. We got sides of Conch Fritters and Yuca Frita, both were good. The Conch fritters are especially what stuck out for me from the food we ordered, they were the most unique. Service was pretty good, very relaxed, and the food came out fast and fresh. The decor looks cool and clean. Overall, worth a visit :) read more

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I've been multiple times. Very fresh food, the patio during the summer is always a good time. Service is good. Really tasty chicken.

I was super excited to try this and have wanted to for awhile. Hot sandwiches are my favourite food. The actual location is decent. Right across the street from Bang Bang Ice Cream so you have dessert taken care of. Ample street parking on Ossington. The interior of the restaurant is well done. Walls tiled with a pastel Tiffany blue, booths running along one wall, and decorative shelving with Cuban products really does transport you for a little bit. My wife and I walk in and are seated promptly at about 1:45 pm on New Year's Eve. I ask what the waitress recommended, and she said she liked the Cuban burger, which is a chorizo patty, spicy slaw, and pickled jalapenos. She said it had a bit of a kick to it so even though I came for a sandwich, I decided on that (burgers are not sandwiches, don't @ me) with a side of fries. My wife ordered the Guava Beef BBQ Short Ribs. The first thing I noted upon receiving my order was the amount of "spicy slaw" that was on the burger. It looked just like purple cabbage on a bun because you couldn't see anything else. My first bite was basically bread and cabbage. When I got to the patty, however, I realized why; it was terribly salty. You needed that much slaw to balance the saltiness of the patty. The burger wasn't spicy by my standards at all; didn't really taste any pickled jalapenos. Fries were standard and good, but small portion for $5. I didn't end up finishing the patty, pulled out all the ingredients and ate the bun. My wife's Guava BBQ Short Rib plate was much better. Meat was super tender but I feel like the meat itself wasn't too flavourful and it relied on the sauce slathered on top more, which was light and enjoyable. The fried plantain should have been more fried but the rice and beans were good. Plenty of beans. With my experience being mediocre, I was ready to leave ASAP, but I couldn't see my server and the other lady was chatting with the kitchen staff rather than seeing if the customers needed anything. My wife ended up just walking up to the counter and paying after waiting 10 mins. Mediocre experience as mentioned above, and disappointing relative to my expectations. I'll most likely try a different location and follow my heart when ordering rather than the waitress' recommendation next time. read more

La Cubana - Guava BBQ Short Rib plate - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was our first time coming here and will definitely be back. Everything was amazing! Even the location is great - right in the middle of a nice strip on Ossington. We were a little skeptical as we were the only ones in the restaurant when we walked in, but probably because it was a bit before the dinner rush. I was set on ordering the classic cubano sandwich but changed my mind at the last minute and ordered the Cuban burger instead. It was amazing but to be honest I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. We also got the short rib medianoche, rice and beans and conch fritters. Everything was fresh, flavourful and so good. They also have a great hot sauce - not too hot but just adds a bit more of a kick. Service was quick and prices were very reasonable. Will come back to try other things on the menu but would definitely recommend the two mains we got and the conch fritters. read more

La Cubana - Short rib medianoche, conch fritters, rice and beans, Cuban burger - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cubano is really great! Quick, Friendly service. We went in for take out and ended up eating at the counter. read more

Hands down one of the best food I have ever tasted, it's quite far for me, but totally worth it, just be careful if you order fries it's another six bucks extra lol, I ordered the guava beef short ribs plate, with plantain and pickled vegetables, I never tried Cuba food but this place looked so authentic it felt like you were in Cuba, excellent Covid protocol of checking the vaccine passport, you can tell they are cooking the food fresh despite being insanely packed, the meat was so tender it was pulling apart so easily with my form I didn't even need a knife, the guava added a unique texture to the beef, and the presentation is a+ as well, decent portion but I think 22 bucks is a bit steep, but I understand, to me flavourful food and coming with your passion heart and soul is more important than price, and I could taste that in the plate 100 percent, the French fires were crispy and soft, I mean I could eat like 200 of these plates cuz they were so good, the plantain was amazing as well crispy I have to try the desserts here next time, and the drinks, I'm gonna have a dream about these short ribs I'll be seeing you soon read more

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Disrespectful and heartless towards a cancer patient with mobility issues. We came here with someone with stage 4 cancer. We ordered food from Cubana, and, while waiting for the food, we got ice cream from across the street. We sat on one of the Cubana tables and they told us to leave because the cancer patient had a small ice cream. I explained that we ordered food from Cubana and we were waiting for it, and explained the cancer situation. The patient cannot stand for long. The waitress still kicked us out. It wasn't even busy because it was not dinner time yet (it was like 3:30pm on a weekday). We were very upset and hurt. read more

The place is decent. We only ordered 2 dishes but they were both good. Comparing the 2, i would prefer the pork belly burger over the short rib with rice. The rice is very good but the short rib is tad bit better than average. Burger was good because the bun was a softer kind (buttery). Burger does not come with sides for $11. Not too much seating, 7 tables around plus bar. They have a private room in the back. read more

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Service good. Menu has a lot to be desired. Ordered Beef dish and Vegetarian dish. The beef was over cooked to the point of no recognition. Price $26. The "vegetarian" dish was prepared by someone who does not know what the concept of that word entails. The dish consisted of 2 tiny slices of fresh cheese. 1/4 avocado, 3 slices of tomato and 3 slices cucumber, 2 little plantain patties and coleslaw that did not go with anything. All that concussion was hidden under lots of green leaves which I cannot name. All that was served unsalted and totally dry. No dressing whatsoever. That "special" dish was $20 when it actually should be no more than 6-7. I ordered French fries when I saw the green grass so I can at least have something better tasting and to help me eat the rest. For my surprised the French fries were made of yellow potatoes goodly burned. I foolishly assumed that they will serve better food than the one we got while vacationing in Cuba. There we had no choice but here I have and my husband and I will never go back. read more