When we walked in for lunch on Saturday we were greeted by the owner and she couldn't have been…read moremore friendly and accommodating. It feels like home cooking and eating as a guest at her kitchen table. I had Wizzy's plate and I enjoyed every part of the meal. The rice was especially flavorful. I would definitely go back.

We ordered food to go and sat down and waited over 40 minutes for arroz con gandules, pinchos de…read morepollo, two bacalaitos and two tostones. It wasn't busy, just a couple ahead of us waiting. When I got home I discovered the rice was mushy, yet undercooked (????), no tostones, and bacalaitos were cold along with the pinchos. The flavor of the chicken was good and the dipping sauce also had an amazing flavor. I wish i could've given them a better review and I hope they do better.

Great spot to have some authentic Cuban food. Had the Cuban Sandwich which had great and the…read morepulled pork tasted amazing. A little on the dry side but still good. Empanadas were good and also a little dry, still tasty. Service was friendly and the place was well kept.

My family and I went to La Cubana Cuban Restaurant for lunch yesterday, and we were very impressed!…read moreWe tried a lot -- whole fried red snapper, oxtail, Cuban pork, the classic Cuban sandwich, black beans and rice, and finished with a delicious flan. The food was outstanding -- full of authentic flavor and cooked perfectly. The waitress was excellent; she knew the menu very well and made great recommendations. The restaurant was very clean, the prices were fair, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. As a chef, it's hard for me to visit a place and not find something wrong, but this is one restaurant that truly checked every box. It was a great experience from start to finish -- highly recommended!

The empanadas were absolutely divine--perfectly light and flaky on the outside, with just enough…read morestructure to hold all that rich, savory goodness inside. We tried both the beef and chicken, plus two sides of sweet plantains, and left completely stuffed (zero regrets). You'll find this gem tucked inside the Crown Center food court--definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.

The staff is very friendly and the sauces were tasty. The beef filling in the Empanada was very…read moretasty but the ratio was not enough an my dough was crispy on the outside but almost raw inside, very mushy. My arepa dough was good but the steak was almost like beef jerky it was so overcooked and dry with a lot of chewy fatty pieces. There was virtually no seasoning on the meat. For $23 I would expect much better. I might try again but order differently, maybe a bowl or something like that.

First time visit and first time ever having ox tail (only served on weekends). Loved the vibe of…read morethe place. Waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Several great looking items on the menu. Definitely can't wait to go back!

Who knew yummy Cuban food could be found in Olathe! This spot was recommended by another Yelper…read more The interior is big but inviting. Nice comfy booths. Saw lots of couples - maybe this a the local date night spot?? Popped in on a Saturday evening. No reservation needed. Started with the garlic bread and chicken samosas. Both were delish. The samosas were stuffed full of chicken. The green sauce was tasty too. Lots of seafood, chicken, beef and pork entrees. I was not familiar with some of the fish entrees. It's a big menu and almost all of it is in Spanish. So I went with what Genevieve our server recommended. The chicken breast with onions and peppers. It's sounds plain but it was full of flavor and served with black beans and rice. I substituted plantains for tostones. The tostones were meh. My dinner companion ordered the chimichurri steak. It also came with black beans, white rice and plantains. She said it was delicious. They also serve paella - which I really wanted to try but they entree is for 2 or more. Some of the fish items are kinda spendy. But the other meat items are in the $20 or less range. In addition to soda and lemonade, they serve margaritas and beer. I ordered a skinny margarita and it tasted watered down. So next time I'll ask for no ice. For dessert we tried the churros. Not bad. The service was great. I'll definitely come back to try some of the seafood entrees.

Went to Exclusive Jerk with two friends and had a good experience overall. The restaurant was…read morepretty dark inside, and it seemed like most customers were ordering takeout rather than dining in. They only had one server working, Dylan, who was very friendly, attentive, and gave some great recommendations. I ordered the lunch oxtail plate with mac and cheese and collard greens. The oxtail was excellent, tender, meaty, hearty, and well-seasoned. The mac and cheese leaned more toward a processed cheese flavor than my personal preference. I usually enjoy a richer, sharper mac and cheese, like one made with gouda, but it was still decent. The collard greens had a nice smoky flavor, though I felt they could have used a little more seasoning. Unfortunately, the reason for the star deduction was dessert. We ordered two slices of red velvet cake, and both had visible mold on the bottom. The restaurant does not make the cakes in-house, so this may have been a storage issue or a problem from the bakery supplier. Regardless of where the issue originated, mold is mold, and we were unable to enjoy the cakes. Aside from that disappointing experience, the food itself was good and I would consider returning.

Now, this is my first time having good authentic Jamaican food…read more We went on a Saturday evening around 6:45/7. It wasn't busy at all, it looks like it was an old bread co (Panera) so there lots of seating and space. You order at the counter and they bring the food. The service was quick, we didn't have to wait long for Jerk wings, Ox Tails, Curry Goat, Yams and Red Beans & Rice. A delicious meal. Meat was tender and seasoned. The yams were so good not too sweet. Red beans and rice isn't my favorite but it was cooked well and had curry sauce on top which added flavor. We ended up ordering food to take back home to STL the next day. My sister doesn't live far so we will be back when we visit!

I cannot rave enough about how amazing my experience was at black garlic…read more I went with a group of friends, and from the moment we sat down, the service was 10/10. Our server was very friendly and very helpful with questions about the menu. The drink recommendations were very tasty, and so was the food! I have zero complaints about this restaurant and will definitely be back!

Yes the service on a Thursday evening before a concert at the uptown is a bit slow. With that…read moresaid, everything else was excellent. The 2 people working were friendly. We had a salmon dish and a jerk chicken pasta, both were filling and flavorful. When I say flavorful, I mean you are still thinking of the dish half way though the concert. We loved the lounge atmosphere, felt cozy.

The oxtails... my goodness! I have to go back and find photos of the oxtail but you have to try the…read morelunch specials, they're only like $11 or so and you get so much food. I tried the curry chicken and the brown stew chicken.. but yes, if you're in the city, try it!

My father's family lived in Guyana, so I am picky about my island food. Humble space, everyday is a…read moredifferent entree platter, but the food is solid. Jerk chicken today. Two succulent portions with the meat falling off the bone, plenty of rice n bean, steam cabbage, and the corn cake to top it off. I'll be back and bring cash this time. (They do take card!)