2 stars for the Pina colada, but the food was pretty bad and the service slow. We were the only…read moreones in the restaurant too. There is no "Cuban sandwich" here by any name. Dry pork, no ham, no mustard, no pickle. As stated by another, fries pretty limp although they tasted ok, once we finally got ketchup. Orders came out as if being done one at a time. Not a good experience.

So far the best food we had in Canada the service was beyond our expectations and we loved the…read moreambiance. Recommend 100% Le Varadero. If we ever come back to Quebec, CA definitely stopping by again. thank you to Eligió and Nathalie for making us feel at home.

Cute little restaurant with decent food and great cocktails…read more We got the tostones rellenos de camarones, the diablo camarones and some steak with yuca fries. They all tastes pretty good but the portions were very small. The place is very cute and nicely decorated on the inside. It's very small and doesn't have many places. Our waitress was nice and friendly and the food came quickly.

I kept seeing this place on my way to Koa Lua and thinking to myself: Oh yeah, I wanted to try…read morethis. And I finally did! I got the Yucca poutine and the chicken tacos. It's really unique. I've never had food like this. The flavours, the presentation, the textures, it all caught me by surprise. I mean sure it's tacos, cuban poutine, and the likes but there's such a unique twist to them that I was enchanted. The portions were a bit small so perfect for a 5a7 or for tapas with friends. It's not really a sit down and have a long dinner kinda place. I didn't have a reservation so I sat at the bar with my boyfriend and it was ok but not the best seat in the house. It gets more hectic at the bar. I didn't order a drink but my boyfriend got a light blonde beer and he said it was good. I highly recommend this place. Such a cool and funky vibe with some great food to share.

Fully enjoyed the hospitality and food at this restaurant serving Cuban and Columbian dishes. The…read morespace and menu is well prepared for events and family dinners. The menu had many options which catered to family style meals. We were a small group so we chose to try out a few of their appetizers which were sized on the larger end of the spectrum. We had chicharron that were crispy and succulent. Are pas that accompanied the beans and tasty grill fired chicken. What was beyond at this place was the hospitality. The woman who served us was warm and generous. She was patient too since I was trying to a speak my broken Spanish with her and the other man serving us. They both were encouraging in the endeavour. I would definitely recommend this spot for groups.

It was empty when we walked in but those places can end up being the best, and this place did not…read moredisappoint at all! Price was a little high, but u get a rly good amount of food. The food was nice and simple, but not too simple where u could recreate at home!

Best Cuban food in Montreal! Great and friendly service,…read moredelicious and homemade food and cozy atmosphere. The menu ranges from beef to fish, the specialty being the traditional Ropa Vieja(hashed beef) and smoked pork. And do not forget to order a mojito, this being the only place that can successfully recreate the Cuban tradition.

I got food delivered to my hotel…read more I ordered the chicharrones, ropa vieja sandwich, and an order of churros with sugar and cinnamon. The chicharrones seemed freshly fried. It had a bit of meat attached to the crisp fat, as is the Caribbean- style that I've enjoyed. It was paired with a very nice salsa verde. The ingredients tasted fresh with the perfect amount of avocado. The ropa vieja sandwhich had fresh vegetables and a crusty but chewy bread however the beef was more of a paste than the stringy beef that comprises ropa vieja. Also, the ropa vieja had too strong of a tomato taste and was lacking the right amount of salt. The churros were more dense and dry than expected. Also the dusting of cinnamon and sugar was a lot less than usually graces a churro. I don't know if this could've been a result from the transport, however. Overall the food was okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again. Though if they jarred that salsa verde... I would definitely go out of my way to buy it.

This was a hole in the wall that we stumbled upon and thought, "Cuban food in Quebec City, we've…read moregotta try this!" We were not disappointed! The Ropa Vieja sandwich was on point! They also had their own creation of "Cuban" nachos where instead of tortilla chips, they used plantain and yuca chips. I thought, "why did had I not thought of using plantain & yuca chips before!?". It was excellent! If you are looking for a good lunch spot, this definitely does the trick. Plus, you must try the cafe con leche!

Jackson has an absolute find here at El Pequeño. It's the kind of place Yelp was made for…read more Supes small (the rumors are true), although it kind of fits the narrative as we went on a warm summer night, and the entire patio was open, but nobody wanted to leave the sardine party we had going inside. The vibe was magnetic. Just wanna put this in your little craw: El Pájaro is the sauce. Simple spin on a daiquiri takes house pineapple rum (a mega-layered blend of 7 rums blessed with ananas for a spiky, sweet base) and adds a dash or two of absinthe before flaring it up in a shaken blaze of glory. I mean, get El Pájaro but pretend to look at the other foods because the menu is a baseball card folder with fun and funky players for each of the dranks. Food? They may not have space for much, but they have what matters -plantain chips and a panini press for as authentic a Cubano sandwich as you'll find in Montreal. Slippity slapped and was the best snack to pair with Papa Pájaro. It's Jackson's baby, but Brennan was a delight, too, sharing some insider baseball on other quirky cocktail programs in the area, including Sample (review forthcoming). So, thanks Brennan - you rule!

We had a great experience trying out this bar. It is definitely small but a very comfortable cozy…read morevibe and the bar tender was excellent. Had great recommendations and was willing to get creative. A great spot for a pre dinner drink, especially if you like rum!

We grew up with both Cuban and Mexican cuisine in Los Angeles, and we make it a point of trying out…read moreCuban and Mexican restaurants worldwide when traveling for work or fun and the uniquely Cuban-Mexican flavors and the quality of the ingredients along with the "just right" preparation of the pork appetizer, the quesadilla, and the most uniquely flavorful Cuban sandwich - this is a must stop for anyone who likes Cuban or Mexican cuisines and is open to innovative new fusion of the two. CubanMex fusion cuisine is getting traction in Florida, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and of course California, but hands down - this small simple family run restaurant in Montreal is at the front of this trend. I only hope they don't get so popular, that we cannot get in next time. This type of innovation in flavor from immigrants merging their own two cultures is what Montreal is all about!

Good food, drinks and service. Very reasonably priced. Only complaint would be tables on patio very…read morecramped