If you turn onto St.Charles St., just keep driving. Ignore the industrial buildings until…read moreyou arrive at this small, innocuous-looking building that is this Cuban restaurant & bar. If I were to remove a star, it would be because of the exterior. But I'm not going to remove a star. Once again, I come to an ethnic restaurant that looks questionable on the outside. But as we all know, those are the restaurants that have the BEST food. So I entered the restaurant, bravely and was greeted immediately by a very friendly server, who offered me to sit in either the dining or the bar area. I chose the dining area because it had more light. The bar area was way too dark for my preference, but she explained that the state law required them to keep it dark (because it's a bar area). The bar area has seating along the bar itself, and at a few tables in the area. Plus, (and it's a big plus for me) there is a pool table and and music plays all the time. :-) So I tried the drink soursop (guanabana) which is a tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of strawberries and apples. I really enjoyed it! Try it on ice because it tastes better when it is cold, per the recommendation of my wonderful server. As an appetizer, she brought to me fried onion rings with an amazing creamy garlic sauce for dipping. I am ashamed to say that I inhaled those onion rings! I dipped each one dipped in the flavorful garlic sauce. For dinner I ordered the eight. The pork team sliced with caramelized onions on top it I could not believe how tender and flavorful the pork was. Just amazing scrumptious! It melted my mouth. Eating it along with the congri was just a delightful experience. The dish came with a side salad (chopped red cabbage over sliced tomatoes) that was nothing special , but it looked very pretty. Foolishly, I ordered a side on yucca. It comes with warm queso on the side. I tried the yucca dipped in the queso AND dipped in the creamy garlic sauce (that came with the appetizer onion rings). While I liked both flavors, I preferred the garlic sauce with the yucca (I'm just a sucker for garlic). As I said earlier, the flavors of the pork, caramelized onions and congri were the stars of this dish. The tasty food, efficient service and the friendly owner (who visited my table and talked to me while I waited for my food), almost makes me wish I lived here so that I could partake at my convenience. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. If you are ever close to here, you should try it also.

We went in between lunch and dinner on a Saturday. The menu was easy to understand, and the…read morewaitress was super informative as we had never had Cuban food before. Service was good. Food took a little time to come out but I expect that in-between busy times. We were the only ones eating for most of the time we were there. The appetizers were really good, we had croquettes and empanadas that were great. The meals were really good, the only problem we had was my wifes Ropa Vieja was dry. The owner stopped by asked how everything was and gave us a discount because I was wearing a USAF Veteran hat. I didn't ask for it or expect it but really appreciated that extra touch. We will be back

Had a yet another wonderful visit! When we got in at first it wasn't many people there but one…read moregroup of three was just extremely excited and it showed lol The tea was hot thanks?. lol It was so very wonderful to see our Rosa!!! She's always on it! Just happy bright and just such a warm person her spirit is everything and I love her for it!!! And of course the food was delicious and the kid was ecstatic to find out her favorite food was no longer a tapas but a whole ass meal!!! lol Yes of course I ordered the zarzuela de mariscos ‍ with extra rice and my cafe Cubano Thank you as always, delicious and a great time!!!! XOXO

This is a fantastic Cuban spot in my local area. Super big menu with lots to choose from. Big…read moreportions and lots of flavor. Parking lot is shared with other restaurants so always packed, large inside and patio options. Fun ambiance with live music on small stage some nights .friendly service not too fancy.

Good drinks and good service. A wide range of local Latin and regional Caribbean specialty. Good…read morealternative to our Texmex fair. Almost a sports bar, but with a twist.

We tried this place based on the other reviews. Wish we hadn't. The food was just not good. I…read moreordered the carnitas tacos. There was more fat than meat on the tacos. My husband ordered the pupusas and they were only marginally better. On a positive note, the service was good. Won't be going back.

Truly delicious food, generous portions, good service, great prices! Only ordered takeout- was…read moreworried about possible language barrier so i looked at the menu online and wrote my order on a piece of paper and the lady helped me quickly and with a smile. all of the food was amazing! Please go support this small biz!!!

It's been a few years since I've been here, I came back and wasn't really impressed. The Cuban…read moresandwiches used to get pressed and had grill marks, not so much anymore. Just hot bread like it came out of a microwave. They also don't carry the glass bottle cokes anymore which was a huge letdown. The sandwich was ok at best, but it used to be a lot of better. While the ladies were nice at the counter, it took almost 20 min to get my sandwich.

This is one of our go to's, Central American cuisine at its best. Service is Friendly, courteous,…read morewith a welcoming atmosphere. A great experience in dining.

I was so excited to try Mami Monchitas because everyone I know swears it's the best thing to happen…read moreto Frankfort since... well, bourbon. So maybe my expectations were sky high. Unfortunately, the food did not join me up there. We started with the nachos, which came with what can only be described as "Velveeta cubes: deconstructed." There were literal chunks of cheese that hadn't even melted. I didn't realize I was ordering nachos with a side of arts and crafts. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, and they were... shy. Very shy. Like they'd heard of seasoning but preferred not to associate with it. I kept waiting for flavor to arrive, but it never found our table. To be fair, my husband got the carnitas and actually liked them so there is hope! And I will absolutely give credit where it's due: the service was fantastic. Our server was friendly, attentive, and the best part of the experience. That said, the prices were bold. Confident. Ambitious. For the quality we received, it just didn't add up. We left feeling a little confused and a little lighter in the wallet. I made a sandwich when I got home. Maybe it was an off night, but for now, we'll let everyone else keep the hype.

Enjoyed the chimichurri steak tremendously. The waitress was incredibly prompt, professional, and…read morepolite. She apologized profusely for my "wait" but I didn't notice! Apparently there was a party of 30; I'm impressed by the kitchen that my food came out fast and delicious. There was live music and outdoor seating - with ample heaters all around for this brisk evening. The singer was great and allowed some small kiddos to dance and even hold a mic. Will definitely be back. PS, the cafe cubano was top notch.

Not my usual location for this local chain, but it was perfect for a post-work drinks outside on a…read morebeautiful day! Live music and a fun environment, tasty drinks (but I do wish the marg was a little spicier...) The plantain chips and guac are so worth it!!!

Driving on Preston Hwy, my friend pointed out that she seen a Cuban restaurant sign. I quickly made…read morea U-Turn and we went inside. They have plenty of bakery items, rice, black beans, several types of meat, Yuka, plantains, tostones, green beans, coffee, pizza, beer, etc... It's a small spot, but they have it setup to where you can dine-in or take to go. They play gentle Cuban music in the background. They serve your food on nice durable plates that's set on a tray for you to take to your table. This spot sits next to McDonald's (across the street from Roses . It's in the Indian Trail Square. If you like Cuban food, you won't be disappointed. They give you plenty of food, the employees are still wearing masks and gloves, they have the tables separated from each other and the place looks organized and clean. They also have the floors marked to practice social distancing.

Very good cuban food and I am an expert One suggestion, less…read moresalt in the rice. Definitely try

The service was really nice and the place does fill up fast. There was some live music and the…read moreempanadas were amazing. The drinks were smooth and coming fast. The staff were friendly and attentive. The tables are spaced far enough that you don't have much distraction unless it's from the booth on the other side of you.

Cuban is very delicious and my go to will always be Chimichurri steak! I enjoy ordering plantain…read morechips with guac and their service is always quick. I love the atmosphere being very lively and went for my anniversary and gifted the tres leches which was absolutely delicious!!