Wow, this place is great! We came here for dinner and were seated immediately…read more My husband ordered their fricase de cerdo which was $18, but came with a plate full of white rice, black beans, macaroni salad, huge pieces of plantains, and the pork in a thick stew with vegetables. The meat was cooked perfectly and the stew was very flavorful. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered 2 empanadas, one was ham and cheese, and the other was beef, both were $4. The empanadas came with 3 sauces, a green, red, and white sauce. The green and red sauce were very good with the beef empanadas. I dipped the ham and cheese one in my husband's stew and it was delicious! My husband also ordered their plain mojito, which was really good. Overall, service was great! Food was great. Price was great. What more to say? We will definitely be coming back. This will definitely be one of our favorite places to frequent. 10000% recommend!

Cuban food!! Oh my, have I missed you! Worth the drive into Austin to enjoy this authentic,…read moredelicious place!! Tropicana Cuban Restaurant HIT THE SPOT! The waitress we had was a HOOT! Bubbly, silly, sat down with us for a minute, great recommendations. Definite need to return to try their roasted chicken. We all started with fresh guava juice which was soo good, not too sweet and just a little pulp. We shared the croquettas, which were divine (creamy potatoes with garlic, seasonings and ham)... creamy tomato dressing served on the side elevated their flavor! Then on to entrees! I had the Lechon Asado - pork marinated with citrus, garlic and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with sautéed onions, black bean (Congri) dirty rice, crisp salad and perfectly cooked fried plantains. Incredible dish! My son ordered the classic Cuban sandwich which he enjoyed but he liked my pork better. He also had plantains and house made potatoes chips. His buddy had the El Cubanito Burger (which was a HUGE burger topped with ham, pulled pork and bacon & Swiss). I took home 1/3 my meal to have room for dessert. I had the choco-flan and my kiddo had a classic flan. Mine was an excellent creamy flan over a moist chocolate pudding like cake with caramel sauce. Portion were large, everything was rich in true Cuban flavors... beautifully presented too! Excited to go back. Menu is extensive and they have an in-house bakery! They make ALL their bread in-house. We took home some flakey pastries to try at home. Love the guava filled puff pastry. Colorful, vibrant restaurant with a full bar!

Casual order at the counter and they bring the food out to you type of restaurant. I thought my…read morefood was great. The ropa viaja was flavorful, portions were filling, tostones were crispy and based on this meal I would totally come back but my husband got the lechon Asado. It was very dry and lacked flavor. There was no sauce to make it less dry. His was very disappointing and I can tell he would never recommend this place. Pizza did look good

Okay Cuban Food in Pflugerville…read more Tropicana sets the standard for Cuban food in this town. I have not been to Havana on South Congress in years. Back in the day, Havana impressed as well. What about Chicho's? It won't thrill you. It won't kill you. * * * a) The menu at Chicho's is small. The menu at Tropicana is infinite. Chicho's is mostly a sandwich place. But they have some plates. Tropicana has everything. b) Servings at Chicho's are small. Small servings? At a Cuban restaurant? Yes - Miami has some Cuban restaurants with small servings too. But Cuban is where you often go when you are looking for some serious bellybusting. Havana Harry's is the model for ... your appetizer, your main course and your dessert are EACH as filling as a Thanksgiving Dinner. That is three Thanksgiving Dinners. The pork chop I got at Chicho's was cut thin. How thin was your pork chop, Samuel C? Funny you should ask, Yelp Reader. It was maybe a thickness of three on a delicatessen slicer. Probably closer to two. It was like eating a slice of ham out of an Oscar Mayer ham for little kids's lunch pack. It was nicely sauteed and had a sweet sauce. (Shades of the Oscar Mayer ham again). I ate my ration. There was an ice cream scoop's worth of congris. It was first rate congris ... the best thing on the plate. I was sad when my ice cream scoop's worth was gone. There were four maduros which counts as a legal but unimpressive serving. They were standard. There was a miniscoop of salad - but you know the salad you get as a side garnish in Mexican and Cuban restaurants. You don't eat it and it is no loss. * * * The other downside was the strawberry juice drink con leche. It was a standard industrialized strawberry pulp pack for drinks Which is par for the course when you order these things. Either something was funny with the strawberry pulp or something was wrong with the milk. 85 percent of the sips were okay. 15 percent were - wait a minute - something is wrong. The wrongness was inconsistent enough that I did not want to complain to management. But the more I reflect on it - the more I am sure I would not order another juice drink for a beverage. * * * Overall, my basic dishes were good enough that I could see eating there again if I happened to be in the neighborhood. But Pflugerville is full of amazing places ... And there is some great Yelp reviewing to be done in that town. And if I am hungering for Cuban ... there is always Tropicana. * * * Actually ... If I am hungering for Cuban ... There is always Miami. Eat at the best Cuban places in Miami And you will be so happy you will never want to eat again. Plus you will be so full it will be physically impossible for you to eat again. Ever. * * * No Cuban restaurant in Austin takes you to that extreme of happiness. But Tropicana does a good job of getting you 2/3 of the way there.

It was my first time dining at this Cuban restaurant in South Austin, and it definitely won't be my…read morelast! The atmosphere was beautiful, warm, and inviting from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, and our server, Daniella, was attentive and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The food was delicious, full of authentic flavor, well-prepared, and served in generous portions. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I look forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Had to ask for our food twice because the bartender just wouldn't acknowledge us…read more There was only 2 other tables in the entire place. What are we doing here? Didn't even eat my second round of cold food I had to ask for. Two items were also wrongly priced on our check. Overall bad service.

Fuego Latino is back and in a new location right in downtown Giddings. The historic building has…read morebeen redone and is so beautiful, they even have an old well right inside. Parking is behind the building, and there's an entrance from the parking area. Let's get to the food, the ceviche sampler has always been a favorite of ours and chef Jorge has brought his infamous recipes right here to Giddings. The shrimp fritters are new to me and they were delicious, the texture was so delicate, it was like a party for your mouth. We also had the Sea Bass, and it was outstanding, I think I will order that again next time. Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice, Fuego style) was delicious as well. Cocktails are all made fresh with fresh squeezed juices and hand crafted. We will definitely return to Fuego when in Giddings.

Clear night, light breeze, people watching on the square. And octopus. Yes, octopus…read more Fuego has a fantastic octopus toast appetizer that's just savory and scrumptious. It matched well with a glass of the wine outside on the sidewalk patio, the sun setting and the sounds of the square at night. You don't have to have a meal - but if you're hungry you should. If instead you want something light and a glass of wine outside, that happens here too.

Chill vibes Super yum…read moreAll of the Empanadas were fantastic. The ceviche was light and delicious.

Man, we used to love this place. I wanted to go there tonight and come back with a review that…read morebrought up their star rating but I just can't. It's not just the prices - it's clear that costs have gone up for restaurants - but this was just somewhere we used to really like stopping by but won't go back. Drinks were strong but completely imbalanced and when you order off their cocktail menu, you'd expect better. The only highlight was the mariquitas, but the accompanying sauce wasn't adding to them at all. The Cubanos went WAY down in quality. The fish was SUPER fishy in the over salted seafood paella (and for $42, we do expect more from the dish) and the other appetizers and such were all below average. Service was prompt and efficient but probably because we were one of only three tables in the restaurant during prime dining time. Just sad, because I know this is yet another Austin jewel that isn't going to last. Way too many other places to spend nearly $300 on a meal for four in Austin that will blow your mind. This was just a disappointment.

I'm having a watch party soon and wanted some Cuban bites. We drove from far south Austin to…read morePflugerville for this Cuban grocery store! The grocery store is small but they have a great variety. We had to stop looking because we filled 3 carts full of food and drinks. And this wasn't even their refrigerated or frozen stuff. I can't wait to try these next week! With as much as we bought we didn't spend as much as we expected. The employees were friendly, especially one gentleman that helped on Sunday afternoon. He even helped us load the car. (Plug time: I'm on an episode of SUPERFAN on CBS and Paramount + that airs August 23rd. I'm a huge Gloria Estefan fan and we are having Cuban food at my watch party. If you are reading this review I hope you will watch! )

What an incredible new find near Brackenridge Park and the Alamo Heights area! This hidden gem may…read morebe fairly new, but it's already making a name for itself with its fresh and creative Mexican-Cuban fusion. The atmosphere is simple, elegant, and inviting. Whether you're planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or looking to impress a business client, this spot delivers. I highly recommend starting with the Guacamole con Masitas. What a fantastic fusion! The fresh, traditional guacamole is topped with crispy fried pork bites that add the perfect savory crunch. The portion is just right for sharing as an appetizer. For the main course, don't skip the Tacos de Pescado and Tacos de Camarón. Each order comes with three generously filled tacos bursting with flavor. The fish tacos are finished with a delicious chipotle mayo, while the shrimp tacos feature a rich macha mayo that takes them to another level. Although they don't serve alcohol, their selection of handcrafted mocktails is impressive and pairs wonderfully with the food. The hardest part of the evening was deciding what to order. Their menu has so many tempting options that we were already talking about what we'll try on our next visit. I honestly don't think you can go wrong here. One of the highlights of the experience was the chef personally coming out to ask how our meal was. That kind of hospitality is becoming rare, and it made the evening feel even more special. Prices range from moderate to slightly upscale, but the quality, presentation, and service make every dollar worth it. We walked in without a reservation and were fortunate to get seated, but I definitely recommend making one. This place fills up quickly during dinner hours. We'll absolutely be back. If you're looking for fresh flavors, warm hospitality, and a unique dining experience, this hidden gem deserves a spot on your must-visit list.

Ohhhhh my my , if I could give more stars I would. First time and this place was just amazing. I…read morehad the kindest service from Alejandra and the young man assisting with my order. The choices were fantastic !!! Had to make a choice so I went with : Plátanos con crema y queso Camarón al ajillo A Paloma for drink with Mango flavor What an awesome explosion of flavors , the shrimp platter came with these bread pieces to dip in the ajillo sauce wowwww or at least that what I did So if you are looking for a beautiful place with creative meals , amazing service and cool vibing music that blends perfectly well this is your gem!!!! Thank you Paladar Fusión México Cuba for an awesome experience