Blairsville, Georgia~ Stopped in after reading the great reviews. The owner was sweetly gruff! He told us he was from Cuba and raised in Miami. His wife and daughter are the cooks. The cafe is inviting although sparse. Chicky bowl had good flavor and the yellow rice really set off the flavor of the chicken. My lunch mate said it reminded her of a chicken cacciatore dish. Piggy bowl was really delicious with two different kinds of beans. The shredded pork was a nice blend of tart and crispy. Unfortunately the Cuban sammy left a lot to be desired. The bread was dry and hard, without any flavor. Yes it was "pressed " but we expected a sandwich with plenty of juicy meat and cheese hanging over the sides! Not so. Very little mayo or mustard to cut the dry bread, one pickle, and very little meat. (See photo) Three of us had the Cuban. All 3 of us agreed that this would not be something to recommend. One of my lunch mates had the schnitzel sandwich. The pork loin was breaded, dry and had no flavor. He also said he would not recommend this sammy. Overall, this would be a one and done for all of us. We are from Orlando and have some spectacular Cuban sandwich restaurants here. Lots of locals with great Cuban roots. read more

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I was really hungry and I wanted to try something new. I opened Yelp and looked for restaurants and this one had 4.5 stars so I decided to give them a shot. As soon as I entered, I was greeted very warmly and I was able to choose the table that I wanted to sit. The waitress was very friendly and very patient as I did not know what yo get. I asked her about the cuban sandwich and she spoke highly of it so I went with it. The rice and beans were seasoned to perfection and the sandwich had a very good flavor. The ambiance is great because there is plenty of space and/or spacious. If you want to try something new this is your place. The family works together which is good because you are getting the best customer service and the quality of the food is above what you can get from a chain restaurant. read more

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Quaint and simple with really good food. What else could you want? I had the Chicky bowl which came with rice and beans (and bread,if you are so inclined). Everything was very flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly. I expect I'll go back! read more

The food is very good, staff is very friendly. Owners come out to greet the guest. Well worth a visit for some real Spanish food.

Best Cuban food in the Appalachians! Had a Cuban sandwich, drinks and authentic flan. Really great!

Good service. Nice and friendly staff. Clean and well kept. Menu, limited and very poor description. Chicken bowl? Pig bowl? Never heard such a thing at a Cuban restaurant. Folks want authenticity, even on the menu's. You're not Chipotle.. Food was good. Tres leche with lemon icing? May be tasty, but not Cuban. Outsourced. read more

Some of the best Cuban food I have eaten. Empanadas are amazing and the Lemon tres leches was mouth watering good.

Tampa Bay in the HOUSE! Family run establishment owners relocated years ago from Tampa, Florida. Food was delicious and service was great! The owner welcomes his patrons as they enter the restaurant. While in Blairsville give it a try! read more

Nani's Restaurant - Ropa Viejas - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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We had a flawless meal!! The Owner and his staff were incredibly hospitable, with quick service. Every bite was amazing! Highly recommend and we'll be back read more

Being from the Tampa Bay Area, I was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem in Blairsville. We ate there twice during our trip and it was excellent both times! Owner was in both times we stopped in and we chatted with him, he was awesome and we learned he had previously lived in Tampa-so he knew how to do Cuban food! This place will be a regular visit(s) when we are in town from now on! read more

Nani's Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. The ambiance is inviting, and the menu boasts a diverse array of flavorful Cuban dishes. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, Nani's is a reliable choice for a satisfying meal. This time I had the Chicky Bowl at lunch. It was very delicious and cooked to perfection. read more

Nani's Restaurant - Lunch Portion Chicky Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

The Cuban- Puerto Rican food is always good and the owners are very friendly. The restaurant is very clean and there is plenty of room for families. read more

Very disappointed in the food. Definitely not Cuban food. Cafe con leche was awful. Red beans were terrible. Only good thing was the service. read more

We can not say enough good things about this place. Clean, warm and welcoming from the cold outside. The food was delicious and the owner was attentive to us a each time he walked by. We had the piggy bowl, chickpea soup and an order of fried tostones with garlic sauce. We loved all of it. All. Of. It!! read more

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Wonderful find! Clean, friendly, gluten free knowledgeable with plenty of options. Best of all, delicious food!

I've been living in Blairsville for about a year now and coming from the city, I was definitely missing the variety of culture and food the city life had to offer. I some- how had never stumbled upon Nani's and as my birthday got closer I was craving rich flavors and cultured food. This was honestly some of the best Cuban food I have ever had! I will be coming back regularly & I look forward to trying the rest of the dishes they have to offer. -Isabell read more

I had the piggy bowl and it was amazing!!! Best pork I've ever eaten! Great food and great service! I'll definitely be returning

Great lunch spot! Cuban sandwich was very good and portion was just right. Clean and efficient. Recommend!

We had Cuban sandwich, red and black beans on rice and flam. The restaurant is in a shopping center. The owner and help are very friendly and helpful. They continuously check on you. read more

Awesome service and even better food! I highly recommend! It's not everyday you find good Cuban food in the mountains!

Went here for the first time yesterday and the want great, but it was good. I got the ropa vieja I broke that is what it's called. The beef was pretty salty, but the rice and beans were really good and the plantains were amazing! My bf got the schnitzel and he thought it was good, but not the same as other schnitzel he's had before. He got tostones and those were pretty great. His rice and beans were good to.it was just the meats for us that weren't great. read more

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Excellent Cuban restaurant. I've been here twice and enjoyed everything. Very friendly owner, came out and took our order and ensured everything was fine. Ask about specials and recommendations - the answer will be "Everything." read more

Nani's Restaurant - Anniversary Menu until 8:00 pm tonight. - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

We love going to this place. The owners are very friendly every time we go. The food is outstanding!

An incredible find in the North GA mountains. Authentic Cuban food full of flavor and a host full of warm hospitality. My friends and I came to stay a weekend in the mountains and we found this amazing little spot. We were greeted by Ray the owner who took great care of our hungry group. For appetizers we ordered Yuka fries and tostones. The yuka was fresh and crisp and came with a great dipping sauce. The tostones were perfectly fried and the garlic mojo that goes with it was on point. For main course I had the Ropa Vieja (shredded beef in sauce) with rice and black beans. This food here is as good as I've had in places in Miami. We ended up coming back the next day. Great service and fantastic food. We plan to come back in the future. read more

Wednesday lunch special!! Garbanzo bean soup is the best I've had since the Columbia in Tampa. read more

Nani's Restaurant - Wednesday lunch special! Garbanzo Bean Soup! It's muy bien. Don't wait for dinner. It might be gone. - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

Great food and you feel like part of the family. A happy atmosphere! The service is excellent!

Amazing authentic Cuban Latin Caribbean flavors. I should know I lived in Tampa and travelled all over the Caribbean as a young man. Incredibly rare find in a small Appalachian town in the Ga mountains, I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. The wife and I will be back whenever we stay in Blairsville. read more

This is the best Cuban / Puerto Rican restaurant in Blairsville. I've been to the other Latin Restaurantes in Blairsville but Nani's is just a superior Restaurante or Fonda as they used to be called in the islands. The couple that runs it just make the right team. The owner is friendly, his wife is a great chef and they have excellent service, good prices and a friendly atmosphere. This is truly home cooked meals. You feel like you are in some Cuban or Puerto Rican campo. The only thing I'm not happy about is that I've been told they ate selling the restaurant. Please say it isn't so. read more

Great food and attentive staff. I got the Cuban sandwich with rice and beans. The meal was delicious. I highly recommend if you're in the Blairsville GA area and looking for a unique local restaurant. read more

Amazing food, great service, nice owner. This was me and my girlfriend's spot of choice while visiting the cabins and I'm glad it was. We enjoyed two veggie bowls as well as mofongo / tostones. The tostones were the best with the garlic sauce. The owner gave us a free homemade hot sauce and tortillas. This is the spot to go to for sure even if you've never tried Cuban cuisine. read more

Great food! My family and I had the Piccadillo bowl & Piggy Bowl with mixed beans. Always get great service when we go.

Owner or whomever server no charisma rough around the edges Place was empty at lunch time shud have been the red flag Food and presentation was not good Will never go back ugh Can't see how this restaurant got 4 plus stars read more

Discovered this gem after hiking a portion of the AT. The owner is from Tampa and having lived there myself for a few years I have to say this place is legitimately authentic and so delicious! Definitely worth stopping by. read more

My wife and I had a chance to eat in this restaurant today and it was outstanding. We live in Atlanta where there are many Cuban Restaurants and I have tried most of them. None are better than Nani's. My wife had the Cuban Sandwich Special and I had the Shrimp Scampi. Both were great. The food was delicious, the prices were very reasonable and the service was outstanding. We will go there again the next time we are in the area and we both highly recommend this place. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town. We came here because the pictures of the food looked the most enticing. We had pretty low expectations. This place blew us away. My boyfriend got the Cubano which I thought was pretty good. We got the empanada as an appetizer and it was sooo yummy. Super flavorful. Crispy on the outside and luscious on the inside. Great contrast of textures. I also got the shrimp creo with rice and beans. It was so good and flavorful. The shrimp was a good size and decent quality. I would definitely recommend it. Everything is affordable and the staff was very friendly. read more

Nani's Restaurant - Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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The sell a homemade seasoning that is great on protein! I also recommend their shrimp creole.

Excellent food. Very friendly place. Good atmosphere. Our favorite restaurant in Blairsville.

A nice little restaurant serving excellent Cuban food. Ray, the proprietor and his wife, have done an excellent job.

Amazing! Great flavors, good portions, friendly service, and all for a fair price. Got the Lunch Piggy (mojo pork) with black beans and yellow rice. Pork was juicy and flavorful. The black beans were well cooked (hard at a lot of other places), and the rice was great. Got the crabanada and plantains to go, and they rocked as well read more

Nani's Restaurant - Lunch Piggy - Latin American Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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This place is a hidden gem, the kind where you go and have some of the best food in your life for a couple bucks. I had the ropa vieja for lunch with rice and beans. They let you do half and half black and red beans which is nice. This was the best ropa vieja I have had in my life! I also got some flan which was so delicious and authentic. Prices were very fair. Service was over the top good. The owner is there to help with a big smile on his face. It's clear he takes personal pride in his restaurant which is very rare these days with restaurant owners. Check this place out. If you don't you will be missing out big time! read more