I totally recommend this!…read more Honestly, what got my attention here was the Cuban Fry Mix because it was sweet potato fries and regular fries. I absolutely love love love fries so my husband went and ordered them only for me. I was so touched Cuban Fry Mix - The flies themselves were absolutely phenomenal! So perfectly crispy and not too greasy either. Such a creative idea of mixing both the fries and they actually went really well together. Proper sweet salty vibes! Classic Cubano Sandwich - First time trying a Cuban sandwich and it was actually very nice. Properly loaded with meat and the flavors went well together. It can get quite heavy though because it's quite a big sandwich so be prepared for that! Definitely a nice one to save leftovers though! One down side of this place as a whole though is that they don't offer customizations. I was hoping they could stop out something on the menu for something else or pair some two different items in a combo but they were not able to do that.

Palavana Cubano is located inside The Garage Food Hall serving up Cuban food with a modern twist…read more They also have a spot that has fountain drinks with free refills! So funny story, a couple months back I was ordering just drinks and the person taking my order asked what I wanted to eat instead of will that be all. My brain wasn't fast enough and I panicked and said the first thing that I saw on the menu. It was Cuban nachos. I would never in a million years have ordered Cuban nachos as I'm not a huge fan of the sandwich (I'm a foodie yes, but I have the pallet of like a...17 year old) l. So I got my drinks and the weird looking nachos with tiny cubes of pickles and mustard in them? They. Were. Ah-maaaazing! I would never have thought they were be good but the cosmos must have known I would love them. Ordering them was a very happy accident! The crispy tortilla chips, the warm salty pulled pork, covered in pickle cubes and swished with mustard. O my god it a perfect bite every time and the flavors just bouce gleefully on your tongue. They don't have the nachos anymore but the fries Cuban is just as good. I go to Palavana every time I got to The Garage.

Ahhhh finally got to see our Rosa and... I absolutely tried something new... and so glad I did…read more Felt like cheating on my ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS... lol. But worth it the Chimmichurri steak was delicious and so so so so so tender.... Just absolutely perfect! And of course Rosa recommended it. So perfect just like her. The girl got her usual lol but did try a new appetizer with me. I can't remember what it's called but it's some kind of flatbread and it was magical. It had fig jam and just loaaaaaaaded with toppings. So good. Full. Happy. Surrounded by love. It's a happy place to be!

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.

The service was excellent! We had dietary changes that were very accommodating. The food was…read moreexactly what we were craving! And they sang happy birthday for our mom's 70th! Thank you for giving back to the community

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.

Yum! The guacamole and plantains were a delicious start. I also very much enjoyed the empanada…read moretrio, which was a unique experience compared to other restaurant empanadas. The table of sauces offered a nice compliment. The cons of the meal was my mojito (and that I wanted a frozen daiquiri but they could only offer it on the rocks). While it tasted nice, the glass was more ice than drink and not worth the price tag. The metal chairs are not comfortable for all guests. The restaurant is quite loud. You will be yelling across the table at each other. I would never come here with a large group because conversation would be impossible. The restaurant takes reservations on Open Table but threatens a charge of $20 pp if you cancel. Based on the crowd waiting for tables, there's no reason this policy should be in place. It was a turn off that almost caused us to pick another spot. Thankfully I took a chance to call and book a table without the request for my credit card. Parking is also tricky in this area. Their parking lot is almost nonexistent! Other spaces are reserved for other buildings. Be careful not to be towed.

Food is amazingly tasty! A little pricey but to be expected. And there is a guava cocktail that is…read morejust my favorite! Reminds me of the islands back home in Hawaii.

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.

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

It tastes like they love me…read more very pretty interior, nice patio, tres leches, smoothies, cafe beautiful smiling staff

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed VIvencia yet, but I looked and sure enough, I've been slacking!…read more After many trips, here is a quick summary of my most recent visit and some observations. TLDR: Love it. Visited today for breakfast with a friend, and it wasn't busy when I arrived, but was surprised at how many people arrived as we ate. It was a workday, and I thought there might be some breakfast meetings taking place, but the crowd trickled in a bit later as the morning lingered. Coffee options abound. As do smoothies and 'wellness shots' which aren't my thing but if you'd like a shot of healthy greens and a spice I've never heard of, enjoy! I had black coffee and it tasted better than most breakfast shots. They have a wide variety of lattes and other fancy custom options like the strawberry shortcake latte, etc. Ordered the breakfast burrito (sausage) and it was very good. I think I had the hangover burrito before (same thing but with gravy on top) and would opt for that one again next time. I had the strawberry banana pancakes at a prior visit as well, and remember them fondly. My dining companion had biscuits and gravy and said they were good. He is a man of few words. For dinner, they have a great menu that is 'latin flavors' as they say - everything from traditional Mexican food you'd find elsewhere to Argentinian options and more. They have great food. On a nice day, the patio is great other than the street traffic noise. This is a great option if you're wanting to get away from the other Mexican restaurants in town but still want something along those lines.