It's time to spice up things in 2026! If you're ready to expand your taste buds and try Latin flavors, then look no further than Que Rico Cuban Cafe! The vibe, ambiance, friendly & stellar service, and top notch food are muy excelente!!! First off, you must order the CAFE CON LECHE (coffee w/ milk)! The strong Cuban espresso will definitely caffeinate your world and you might even ask for a second cup to go! I might be a little biased, but it is the BEST cafe con leche that I've ever had on the Northshore. The cafe con tres leches is another good choice as well. You can enjoy and savor every sip of their coffees any time of year! Next, you must try the Havana Sampler (tostones- fried plantains, maduros- fried, caramelized sweet plantains, croquetas, fried yuca) with fried pork chunks. Yes, I know - everything FRIED makes the world go round! We have only one life to live so you might as well enjoy all the yummy foods from this diverse world of ours! Remember to dip everything in the homemade mojo sauce (it has a strong garlic flavor)! The Cuban sandwich is one of my favorite sandwiches and is a great lunch option. When I want to splurge, I have to get the special oxtail soup. The oxtail is fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. The chef is very creative and offers special dishes throughout the month. Anytime is a good time for cocktails here! I have enjoyed many of their specialty mojitos - the mango and watermelon were both so refreshing to enjoy on a sunny day. They even have a mojito flight if you can't decide on one flavor. I also enjoyed the caipirinha (Brazilian national cocktail), which surely packs a punch (but in a good way!). Que Rico is a spacious, beautifully decorated restaurant and is the perfect place for a small or even larger group! On certain nights, they even have salsa dancing, which provides for a fun and more lively evening! Make plans to visit Que Rico for coffee, drinks, or enjoy a meal with family and friends ...it will be a fabulous fiesta FUN-day !!! read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Cafe con leche (10/10): It's the absolute BEST!!! Highly recommend!!! You'll become a caffeine addict like me :) - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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Que Rico Cuban Café is such a gem. The lechon is absolutely delicious, tender, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. It is the kind of dish that makes you stop after the first bite and realize how good it really is. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a cozy, home-style Cuban vibe that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. Even though I ordered my food to go, I could tell the dine-in atmosphere would be just as enjoyable. The service was amazing. The waiter who took my to go order was super nice, welcoming, and made the whole experience easy and pleasant. You can tell the staff cares about their customers. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the food tastes fresh and authentic. I will definitely be going back and trying more from the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Lechon Asado / Roast Pork Platter - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

So sad Que Rico has closed. Really had very good food. Location wasn't great, needed to be in a more populous area, difficult to see from the road. Hope they reopen in a better location closer to city center. read more

Awesome hidden gem in Slidell. Was just shopping and found this place. The decoration in the interior is great and so is the food. The cuban sandwich and beans I had were great. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

We had a great time. The flight of Mojito were so good. The place was very busy and fun. Im not familiar with cuban food but it was so good. I wish the service was a little quicker but they had a huge wedding party and the place was very busy. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - The flight of Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Every time I have gone to Que Rico the food is great, my favorite dish is the Vegan Cuban. The servers are friendly and accommodating. They actually remember my order. The way the restaurant is decorated you feel like you've stepped into a cafe in Cuba. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Vegan sandwich Cuban chinese combination fried rice Black Beans Over White Rice Ropa Vieja / Shredded Flank Steak Platter - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Stopped in on a rainy day for a dinner date. The interior was very clean, as well as the bathroom. I wanted a pressed sandwich yet unsure what kind, the server recommended the Italian pressed sandwich and holy cow... it was amazing. My date wasn't sure what coffee to order so the server picked one out for her and she loved it. We are looking forward to coming back as the staff was polite and professional and helped us as we didn't know anything about Cuban food. read more

I was visiting friends and family in Louisiana and one of our friends recommended this place. Funny story this place used to be my old place of employment years ago when it was Mi Patio. Walking in, very different, felt like they are still kinda renovating the place towards the back by the restrooms. I found it off that half of the dining space was empty, but I believe it's used as a dance floor at night. The staff is very friendly and colorfully dressed. Service overall was ok, they definitely were busy and the two guys were running around trying to get everything done. Our waiter was very nice, we ordered appetizers, coffee and food. But the order everything came out was off. My kids got their kids meals and we got half our appetizers first which I wasn't upset about. Our coffees came out then there was a big gap and we got our entrees before the rest of our appetizers came out. The waiter later told us they accidentally sent ours to another table. No biggie. Portions here are perfect, price point is really good and the presentation is decent. Flavors are very delicious. And the coffee is solid. I got the cortadito and a tres leches iced coffee. The kids meals were hefty but my kiddos didn't care for the bread they used. It wasn't normal sandwich bread and there wasn't enough cheese. We ordered the Havana sampler and a cheese and corn dip. The dip was amazing and the chips served with it were delicious. The sampler was pretty good, definitely found two things I didn't care for. My SIL got the Cuban sandwich and she said it was okay. I got the lechon pork platter and the pork chunk platter. The sauce on the pork chunk platter was amazing I added it to my lechon pork platter. The lechon pork was perfectly cooked and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the pork chunks, too dry for me. The tamal was delicious. Realized I really love lechon pork. We also ordered the flan and the coconut flan. They were both good in their own ways, however the texture of the coconut flan was what we preferred, but the taste of the regular. All in all we enjoyed our food, if you go during rush hour don't be in a rush. Glad Slidell has better restaurants. read more

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First off, LOVED our server....the food wasn't the best. but the cafe con leche WAS!!! Rice tasted live bad rice a roni. read more

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Stopped by for some dinner on a road trip. I had the fried pork and it was phenomenal. Service was awesome. Highly recommend, would definitely be a regular if I was local. read more

Food is great Very savory Lots of options to drink But today I'm here because they have salsa You can eat drink and dance This is heaven for me Come on out and see what all the fun is about read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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I was looking for a lunch spot on a Saturday and decided to try Que Rico. We were quickly seated and the server was very attentive. I ordered the Lechon Asado (add a fried egg) and it tasted okay. The other guest had the Palomilla Cuban Steak. The steak was a bit overcooked unfortunately. The serving sizes were pretty large and I had enough to eat later. We shared an order of the Garlic Buttered Cuban Bread. It was a large portion also but didn't really taste that great. My Mojito Mocktail had bad mint leaves in it so that was disappointing. If I'm ever in the area, I'd probably pick up the Lechon Asado to go. I just wouldn't go out of the way to eat there. read more

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Que Rico Cuban Cafe has been serving the Slidell area for many years! Historically they were located by a coin-operated laundry in Old Downtown. I ate there many times over the years, so I was glad to see they had reopened west of town. They are in a strip mall with lots of parking. The interior space is open and has plenty of seating. The wait staff is prompt and attentive. It's a great place to enjoy Cuban Cuisine! What is good about Cuban Cuisine? Lots of things! One aspect of Cuban food that is great to try are the plantains! These banana-like fruit are both starchy and sweet depending on their state of ripeness. The riper they are the sweeter they are. These are served both ways in the Havana Sampler, along with some yucca frites and ham croquets. This is a great appetizer to try! Moving on to entrees, there are chicken, beef, and stews that are all excellent. These tend to be cooked down to an extremely tender state. Sides often include rice and beans. Cuban Cuisine relies on black beans as their primary legume. These are spicy and great, but not too spicy. Another great Cuban food to try is their sandwiches! One of these that's popular is the Midnight Sandwich. This is reportedly popular for late night meals in Cuba, but is enjoyable at any time! Another great pork-based sandwich is the Cubano! Cuban sandwiches tend to be pressed, and made with great bread that is crispy on the outside but rich and chewy on the inside. Some other Cuban things to try are Cuban coffee and dessert. For the latter, don't miss the Flan which is a great caramel-covered custard. read more

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Took our son in law our daughter friends and wife to celebrate. What great food we had Cuban sandwiches, rice and beans along with fries plantains and assortment of food bowls containing selections of meat fish or vegan the portions served were large. Everyone enjoyed all immensely and we'll definitely return. The adult beverage selection gave everyone lots of choices. Our waiter was phenomenal couldn't a better one. The setting had lots of seating to choose from and well decorated with plants and paintings. They also offer dance lessons for those willing to learn. read more

Good food but the service is terrible. My friend and I waited 1 hour for our food. The waiter delivered the appetizer together with the entree for me and my friend. Throughout this ordeal, the waiter had a terrible attitude like we were bothering him. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant due to the horrible attitude of the server and 1 hour wait for food. The last straw was the server attempting to walk away with the tablet before we completed the tip selection part of paying. I'm sure he was going to tip himself well after the 1 hour wait. That's sneaky, underhanded and wrong. We won't be back. Hard pass on this place. read more

Fabulous!!! My husband and I enjoyed the most delicious lunch at Que Rico's. The Cuban sandwich was perfect! The plantains, black beans, superb!!! We topped it off with a cuban coffee that was so good! Thanks, Que Rico ---- we will be back! read more

This is one of my favorite stops in Slidell. I get the fried pork chops... phew. Fire. Their plantains are out of this world and their black beans?! Would be hard to replicate. Super authentic, great vibes, great service. Must stop in if you're passing through. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Pork chops - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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The food is so freaking good! We always have great service and the atmosphere is a total vibe. One of our favorite places to go in Slidell. Also-it's important to note that the owners are amazing people and fed people for free after a major hurricane! read more

Absolutely incredible. Que Rico has the best food in Slidell, the best vibes on the planet and the best habanero sauce you will ever taste. It is in a league of its own and if you don't believe me, PLEASE go see for yourself. I have long been a fan of this amazing family restaurant. When I first discovered it years ago it was in a little strip mall in Olde Towne Slidell next to a sketchy looking Washateria and maybe had 4...or 5...(at the most) parking spots. I don't even know how I first heard about it, but I know had to have been word of mouth because looking at it from the outside I would've never went in there willingly. After that first visit I was hooked and never wanted to go anywhere else. Everything about it was perfect. The music playing, the family serving the food, the amazing food!! Sadly, they lost their lease and moved to New Orleans where they were successful and popular as well, because, of course they were! Slidell felt that loss, I can assure you. I'm happy to say that they are now back home where they belong in Slidell! The new location is amazing because the space is so much larger so they can introduce more people to their food. The only thing that's changed is the space though-they are still the best Cuban food you will find for hundreds of miles around with the same wonderful owners. They actually care about this city and its wellbeing and are passionate about serving them wonderful food. And it shows. You can feel it in every single inch of this restaurant. Amazing. read more

The food was great! The ambiance was welcoming & the service was great as well.. I enjoy my experience & will definitely be back!

Food is fantastic. Service is always good with friendly staff. Restaurant is clean and tidy. Always a good experience.

My second time visiting. Service was great! The watermelon mojito was excellent! I got the pork and my son got the sea bass. Both so flavorful and excellent! Do yourself a favor and try it! read more

Service was fast and pleasant The pictures don't do the food Justice. The rice and beans smelled delicious and tasted even better Thw music and decor was lovely. If you are in Slidell please stop by. You won't b disappointed. read more

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So good! Was hard to choose but Donna steered us straight and we had great black bean Bowl with pork and I added a seasoned fried egg. Nice people cooking fresh tasty meals in an open high ceiling space with lovely art and a loop of Havana playing on a super Hi-Def 4K screen. Please stop in and enjoy the great food and wonderful hospitality! read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Black bean bowl with pork and added fried egg - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Awesome restaurant. Great food, great service. The owners made us feel so welcome and at home, and every bite was delish. Cannot wait to go back!!! read more

After hearing so many good things about Que Rico I finally got to check it out for myself. The restaurant decor is super cute & I was definitely feeling Havana vibes. Our server (Mary V I believe) was friendly. My husband & I split an order of the chicken croquetas appetizer & lunch special half Cuban sandwich with fried plantains & rice on the side. Everything tasted great. Even the ladies restroom had a night club atmosphere to it with the neon pink floor length mirror. I would absolutely go back again because they have an extensive menu of some really delicious sounding food. Check them out whenever you're in Slidell. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

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I am from Puerto Rico where we eat a lot of Cuban food. This is some of the best. Great food and service.

Delicious! Out shipping and we just happened upon this place. What a great find! Everything we ate was delicious, but the appetizer tamal with roast pork topping was our absolute favorite and a bargain at only $8. Service was good, servings plentiful, and price was extremely reasonable. We will be back! read more

We went for our anniversary last year for the first time and it was excellent. We have eaten there a few times since and enjoyed every time. The decor is great, the food is awesome, and the people are wonderful. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere! Wish I knew it was here sooner. We had the Mojo chicken and the Cuban steak which both had so much flavor. Great bartenders and music as well. Will definitely be back read more

The food was authentic, delicious and plentiful! The pork melted in your mouth and was very flavorful. The yuca was tender. The sandwiches were tasty. Everything was reasonably priced. The service was attentive, helpful and kind. The restaurant was very clean and had a nice Cuban flare about it! If you like Cuban food, you will enjoy this great little cafe. read more

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The food and drinks are amazing! We get really good service when we are there. Make you feel like you are the most important person in the whole place. read more

This restaurant was great. I have nothing negative to say about anything from this restaurant. I was surprised that they had ramen , but it was actually some of the best that I've had. The server was great and offered recommendations for what to have there as well as other places in the city. The table layout was a little meh, but it could accommodate plenty of people. They also have a sitting area and dancing on certain nights. I would definitely go here again. read more

Que Rico Cuban Cafe - Cuban tamal with lechon - Cuban Near Me - Slidell, Louisiana

Food was great! Love the Caribbean soup and yuca. Ordered pick up and have zero complaints on how it went or how the food looked.

Tried the oxtail - my goodness. Totally out of the world. The Ise of clear frying oil that is not reused to avoid sugar is perfect for making all the fried foods. The flavor just stood out for the plantains, the pork, the meats and the veggies. The coffee was amazing, of course! Viejo and Pollo were both outstandingly done. What I admired in the cuisine was the way the flavor for each ingredient was brought out by the cooking without the need for extra spices. The spice added was always as a side dish and that allowed for the pallete to sample each dish and the combination!!! Mind blowing. Strongly recommend this cuisine if you want yo try something new!!!! read more

The food is delicious, no matter what you order!! The staff is so friendly! I'll definitely recommend this restaurant over and over again!!!

This place deserves a standing ovation... the food, the people, the atmosphere are all on point. We found this place randomly and decided to give it a shot... we will have to drive all the way from home to Slidell because it is worth it. We had a Havana Sampler as an appetizer, it comes with 4 different foods and all of these are delicious. We also had a Cuban Tamal with rice, beans and maduros. Everything tasted amazing. The Cuban Espresso is a MUST too. read more

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So glad we happened upon this place. Smelled great as soon as we walked in, great Cuban sandwich, excellent mojito, and great prices.

First of all, as soon as you enter the place you feel like you are in the best place, the music and atmosphere is so great. Then the service is so spectacular. Very attentive and gives wonderful recommendations. Had the cubano sandwich with sweet plantains and it was delicious. And then the churros were so scrumptious. Will definitely be back!! read more

The ambiance and service was good. My Cuban sandwich was very tasty and hot. The lavender lemon drop was spot on.