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    Mi Luna Cuban Cafe

    4.7 (100 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Cafes
    Open 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MI LUNA CUBAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    Pulgarcito
    Jenn P.

    Oh my goodness! Had lunch here today with a friend, and not only was the food outstanding, the environment is gorgeous, clean and light and elegant but comfy and warm. I had a famous caffe con leche, omg yum. I decided to get a classic Cuban, because I love them, and it was SO worth it. Plus the red beans and rice was delish - really flavorful. At lunch you get to seat yourself, which was nice. You order at a counter and then servers bring food out to your table. All in all, this was a terrific experience and I will be back.

    Mojo pork bowl
    Alex H.

    So the mojo pork with the cilantro lime crema is addicting but honestly I could just eat a bowl of the rice and black beans for every meal. Looking forward to my next visit to try the Cuban I

    Cafe' con Leche
    Tara H.

    This place is beautiful! They have done such an amazing job with their decor. I was greeted immediately by a friendly staff member. I was there for an early lunch, so I was able to seat myself immediately. You can review the menu and place your order at the counter. They will provide you with a number and deliver your food to the table. I had the Classic Cuban Sandwich (dinner sized so I had leftovers) and the one of their amazing Cafe' con Leche!! Next time I want to try the Ropa Vieja - I have it on good authority this is a good one! If you are going for dinner be sure to call ahead for a reservation. Especially later in the week. (Closed Sun-Mon) They have a small parking lot off the street. This is especially nice during the lunch hour as they are adjacent to many State offices. After 5 street parking is free. They are on the corner of Capitol and Union across from Meconi's. They're pretty quick to get the food out, if you have a 30 min lunch take it to go, or better yet call your order in. You're probably okay to dine in with an hour lunch (thinking of all the state workers)

    Chicken bowl
    Claire L.

    Really yummy and cute Cuban cafe in Olympia. We were impressed by the pastelitos, croquettes, guava lemonade, and Lechón sandwich. The chicken bowl was good but nothing super impressive in our opinion. The staff was all very nice as well! Also decently priced for WA.

    Dung H.

    What a cute place! Definitely has its charm! My colleagues and I came across this place while looking for a place for lunch. This place was packed!! This place is a self serve. You order at the counter and then find a place to sit. There's a water/utensil area next to where you order. Food was delicious! I got a roasted veggie bowl and it was very filling. Highly recommend you check it out of your in the area!

    Lechon, black beans and rice
    Tracey E.

    Make a reservation if you can. Very friendly attentive staff. Small dining area so noise can be a little distracting for some. Our party started with the Pastelito de carne which had a flaky crust and delicious filling. The crunchy Tostones paired well with the pineapple salsa. Our favorite was the Camarones con coco, absolutely delicious. The fish special wonderful as well. Lechon with black beans was good but the other dishes were better. Of course we had dessert which we enjoyed as well. The Coconut bread pudding and guava bar hit the spot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Thank you very much Kristen for a wonderful meal.

    Yummy food!
    Jen B.

    So so tasty! Very busy at lunch but service was quick and friendly. The food was so good. Definitely going back.

    Ropa vieja bowl with black beans
    Sara P.

    I want to give them more stars and there are two easy ways to do it; don't serve store bought plantain chips, and make it less noisy. I enjoyed most of my food with my friend at dinner. Definitely make reservations. It was very busy on a Thursday and when I asked the server she said it has been very steadily busy. We ordered the special appetizer; shrimp and pineapple salsa. It was served with either plantain chips or cuban bread. Luckily we got half and half because the plantain chips were definitely store bought, very bland, and not good. The cuban bread was good, so we just ate that. My friend ordered the veggie bowl and I got the ropa vieja bowl. They were both very tasty. Unfortunately they were out of the congri, so we couldn't try it. I really enjoyed the black beans. Mine was also served with a small sweet roasted plantain. We had the dulce de leche affogato for desert and it was delicious. I really like the way the restaurant was decorated. The downside, it was so noisy I couldn't hear the server, or my friend sitting across from me. They definitely need to install some acoustic tiles to the ceiling or walls to keep the noise from bouncing around. I would really like to come back, but I couldn't even have a conversation with who I was with. Our server did say that currently they are serving their lunch menu for dinner. That way they can get it dialed in. She said hopefully in a couple months they will roll out their expanded dinner menu. I really hope they figure out a way to make good homemade plantain chips and figure out how to make it quieter.

    Pastelito de Carne
    Johnny L.

    Probably the best Cuban sandwich I had in a while; crispy bread, flavorful meat, melty cheese, mustard and pickles.. it is hard to find a good one up here in the great Pacific NW. But, it is pricey @ $16.. you are paying for the atmosphere which is a bit elevated as it attracts a certain clientele. Plantain chips that came with it were most likely store bought, but good. The pastelito de carne had a nice delicate flake with light tasting flavor of the filling which included ground beef, capers, raisins, green olives and spices. Service was nice as multiple times was ready to take away my plates except they did forget my pastelito de carne which I had to remind them. Clean restrooms and they have their own free parking at the back. All in all a solid place that I will come back to.

    Dining area
    Fred W.

    One of the best, if not THE best, Cuban sandwiches I have ever eaten. The meat was tasty and tender. The Swiss cheese was melty and stretchy. The combination of roasted pork, mustard, cucumbers, ham, and toasted fresh Cuban bread was delightful. The guava lemonade was refreshing. This little gem has been open for a few months now and they already have a good size lunch gathering. The decor is amazing. This was once a fast-food restaurant that has been converted into a Cuban bistro. I really love the renovation. The ambience is bright, airy, and not too noisy. Yes, there is Latin music softly playing in the background. They also have an over-21 seating section. The service was friendly and super fast. This location is next to the state capitol, so it fills up fast at lunch. This is my new favorite place for Cuban food and I will be back to try more of their delicious offerings!

    Ham croquetas and pastelito
    Sabrina C.

    Gets loud and busy, but the food is so delicious that it doesn't even matter. We started off with the ham croquetas and pastelito. The puff pastry was our favoured starter, super flaky and a delicious filling. We tried 5 entrees: ropa vieja bowl, lechon bowl, picadillo, camarones en coco, and the vaca frita. The bowl size is honestly enough to feel full, but if you are a big eater, the dinner size will likely be perfect; for me, it's guaranteed leftovers and maybe even a second meal. We finished off with dessert: guava cheesecake and coconut flan. Wow, an epic meal. The flavours were all perfect, everything soft and tender and cooked to perfection. Really could not have asked for a more delicious dinner. Highly recommend if you like good food for a decent price.

    Ropa vieja bowl
    Babette C.

    Visited on a Saturday and there were no lines,so that was nice and easy. Parking is in the back, so it's easy access. I tried the ropa vieja and even though I don't really like olives, I liked this version. Mom tried the porkwith mango salsa and rice and it was delicious. Sis tried a guava pastry and it was solid. It's a really cute place with tons of natural light, so where was everyone. We probablyshowed up really early so that we could avoid thecrowd and that's the best. The staff was very friendly and I'm totally coming back here.

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    The food was delicious and the atmosphere is wonderful. Such a cute, cozy spot for a meal!

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    Absolutely delicious. Wish they had takeout. Ate at the bar with my partner. Both had great meals.

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