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    Que Bola Cuban Cafe

    4.6 (132 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Cafes, Sandwiches
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken soup

    Everything is excellent! Nothing was greasy, or over seasoned. We enjoyed all the food (pictured) and over ordered! What is it they say: don't go to grocery store when you are hungry! Our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs and we ended up taking home half of each sandwich. So full but so good! Definitely will be back, highly recommend!

    Bandeja Que Bola @veefoodlife
    Alvina C.

    Looking for something unique to eat in the area that isn't a chain. Looked this up on Yelp and saw all the awesome reviews. No lies were told. Cute and vibrant strip mall spot with nice variety of Cuban eats. Got the Bandeja Que Bola...because a sampler plate is always after my heart! I want to try a little bit of everything and this is exactly what this platter was! Also got the Lechon Asado! Portions were immaculate and all tastes were on point! Can't wait to go back and try some other goodies!

    Dick K.

    Sandwich was good, media noche, a lot like a Cuban sandwich, plus the ham crostinis are great too. The atmosphere is fun with the music, and the decorations. For a minute I forgot I was still in Des Plaines! Until I felt the 22 degree (F) weather outside!

    Jibarito
    Soneya S.

    Found this little Cuban restaurant in Des plaines and decided to give it a try. From the photos online, it looked like they served alcoholic beverages but unfortunately, we learned upon arrival that they're still in the process of obtaining their liquor license. The space is very small and, to be honest it got pretty warm inside. It felt like there was no AC, which made the dining experience a bit uncomfortable. We started with three empanadas: 1 chicken 1 beef Both were flavorful and well seasoned. The guava and cheese was a bit too sweet! For my entree, I ordered the steak jibarito and a modongo without pork! Absolutely delicious, the flavors were rich and authentic. They really need to work on getting the AC running or getting fans spread out and securing a liquor license to enhance the dining experience! I'd come back just maybe on a cooler day!

    Vaca Frita dinner plate
    Barb B.

    Back again and again, it was EXCELLENT! I ordered vaca frita, Cuban rice and plantains - delicious. My husband ordered rellenos trio & enjoyed it thoroughly. Some of the best Cuban food we've had outside of Miami! Yum

    Jovan B.

    I love Cuban food,the culture and the music! But I was disappointed in Que Bola. I went here with a friend to grab some food, the environment was lovely, service was good,loved the music and the selections of drinks they had. When it comes to the food I was not happy. I got the Rabo Encindido, there was only 3 oxtails in the dish, and not a lot of meat on them, a little flavor. For the price of the dish you would think you'd get a good amount, but I didn't.. I love Cuban food and the culture but I was let down.

    Hersh A.

    This is a gem of a restaurant that serves delicious Cuban food. I have been here twice and had terrific food and good experience. It's a family-owned establishment and is popular among the locals. The food is made fresh and it had authentic flavors. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and the vibe is good. Que Bola has a good menu variety and the items are reasonably priced. It's counter service in the sense that you order at the counter and if you choose to dine in, then food is brought to your table. I liked their Ropa Viejo and Jibarito Cubano sandwiches a lot. The sandwiches were packed and full of flavor. They were delicious to say the list. Their Cuban coffee is really good as well. It had a good taste. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The dining area is small since the restaurant is small in itself. There might be a wait if you are looking to dine in depending which time of the day you go. We received good service. The staff was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. You can't go wrong with it.

    Where do I start? I decided I wanted to make Cuban sandwiches at home, but I wanted legit pan Cubano and since no spots near me seem to carry it I called Que Bola on a whim to see if they would sell me some. I'm glad I did...Marco was kind enough to order 4 extra loafs of their bread and I happily drove 45 minutes to their restaurant to pick them up. And again, I am glad I did. When I got there Marco and his team were so kind. I told Marco my plan to make Cuban sandwiches at home and his response was to bring a bunch of samples of their pork and several different mojo sauce variations for me to sample. Let me say, the braised pork was easily one of the best bites of meat I've had in my life. The sauces are all incredibly delicious and perfectly compliment the pork as well. He sent me home with 7 different types of sauce to dip my sandwiches in, and each one is unique. The hospitality at Que Bola was second to none and the food speaks for itself. I will happily drive down there again soon to sit and have a meal. From my interaction with Marco and the amazing food it is clear he puts a lot of pride into the food he serves. Just an amazing little gem over there is Des Plaines. Thank you so much Marco, and staff.

    Ropa Vieja Sandwich
    Stephanie A.

    Ordered the Rope Vieja Sandwich which came with a side of Plantain Fries and 2 sauces which were tasty. A very filling sandwich filled with steak and beans and very good. The online ordering process was super easy and service was quick when I came in for the order. A cute small place perfect for lunch

    Patty M.

    OMG! Hands down.. one of the best Cuban food, small and cozy! Generous portion, great taste, meat is very tender and juicy! Highly recommended!

    Ropa Vieja dinner plate
    Lisa S.

    I am here now and the food is amazing, the ambiance brings you back to Cuba and the service is warm not to mention fast. I would recommend anyone to try some thing different, you will not be let down!

    They have amazing sauces

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    Hole in the wall is delicious, even their selection of coffees was a surprise. I can't wait to comeback to try other things.

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    Wife is Cuban and said it all tasted very authentic! Cant get a better food review than that!

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    Love it there. Great food and very authentic. Marco goes above and beyond. A hidden gem in the neighborhood

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    Delicious! Don't miss the soup, but the sandwiches are also excellent. The classic Cuban is always a favorite

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    Delicious food. Fast delivery. Would definitely order from here again. Especially the coffee and buttered bread

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