Came here on Cuban Sandwich Day and was so happy with everything that I got to try…read more Growing up with a Cuban best friend his grandma used to make us sandwiches after school and this is about as close as it gets! The plantains were amazing along with the guava cheese pastries. I would go back just for the pastries themselves! Service was quick and efficient although it was slightly hot inside the place. 10/10 I'm so glad they have several locations around the city whenever I'm in the mood.

I can't believe i have not written a review for one of my favorite Cuban restaurants…read more Their Masitas de Puerco or Lechon are definitely what drives my taste buds wild. It accompanied with Maduros Cuban rice or white rice, you want to get the cuban rice. And their pickled red onion is just delicious when cut into small bits to pair w each element the pork, maduro, the rice and onions all in one fork. I have tried all their empanadas flavors, you can't go wrong w any of them. Thank you for always making such delicious meals

Catch up! I have driven by, I wanted to experience Cuban…read morefood and our server Raul made it easy. He interpreted the English menu to Cuban. The items sounded so appealing in his language, lol. Because we live in Vegas and the outside can be crazy ridiculous, the outside in ambiance was inviting. We had refreshing, non alcoholic beverages but were charged an abbreviated price of the real beverage, no problem. My drink was what I needed. Te plantains and sampler, steak and separate chicken sandwiches were were both good options and a large portion

I've been coming to this spot since I was a little boy. It has expanded into a much larger…read morerestaurant. I would recommend the bistec de palomia with tostones. Delicious!

One side is a restaurant and the other is the bakery/cafe. Very spacious and nice looking place on…read moreboth ends! I came in very randomly when grabbing a coffee next door. Great selection of sweet pastries and empanadas! They also had a selection of gelato. I got the coconut pastry as well as the guava/cheese. The guava/cheese was my favorite. Very flakey pastry with a good amount of filling and not too sweet! I love how they keep the pastries in the warmer too, so everything was ready to take a bite of. The cashier was an older Hispanic lady who was super sweet and gave great recommendations:) she made sure to tell me to come back and try more items next time!

Great customer service, good was outstanding & authentic...tasted like a Cuban grandma was in the…read moreback cooking it up with her eyes closed because she knows countless recipes she's memorized over that years. Started with the chicken soup and papas rellenos...had the chicken and steak sandwiches with tostones and the garlic butter. Don't forget to ask for a side of chimichurri! Some of the best I have ever had. Oh, and can't forget to mention we had the traditional mojitos and a guava and watermelon one. Ask for Anet!

The ambiance and music was 5/5, great vibe and energy! Service 5/5…read more Food delicious, we loved everything and glad we shared. We left sooo full. We shared shrimp Ceviche and tuna tartare, both soooo good, love them both! 5/5 The short ribs and corn on the side was more than enough for us to share. Make sure to squeeze the lime on the corn 5/5 We were too full to try the flaming skull, but it looks cool.

Congratulations, CHICA management--you somehow managed to remove the one thing that made this place…read moreworth coming back to. The service has always been great, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, the food continues to be mediocre and certainly isn't the reason I kept returning. What made CHICA enjoyable were the dancers, the performances, and the energy they brought to the restaurant. That was the experience. That was the entertainment. That was what separated CHICA from being just another overpriced restaurant with average food. Today, I was informed that management decided to cancel the dance performances. Brilliant decision. Apparently someone in management looked at the one thing customers actually enjoyed and thought, "You know what would make this place better? Let's get rid of it." I'm also clearly not the only person wondering what happened. Other customers were asking why the dancers were no longer performing. Maybe management should take the hint. As a local customer who has returned multiple times, I'm done. There is absolutely no reason for me to keep coming back now. Mediocre food without the entertainment is just... mediocre food. Whoever made the decision to eliminate the performances should seriously reconsider their understanding of hospitality and customer experience. If this was supposed to be an improvement, I'd hate to see what management considers a bad decision. And while you're reviewing questionable decisions, please do something about the DJ. The music is terrible, completely out of touch, and does absolutely nothing for the atmosphere. At this point, replacing the DJ might be the easiest improvement management could make. Great job, management. You took something unique and entertaining and turned it into something completely forgettable. You lost a loyal local customer--and judging by the reactions I heard tonight, I doubt I'll be the only one. Dj and management suck!

We were in the area, and decided to try this place. I love that it's a drive -thru! I ordered the…read moreroasted chicken plate. It came with white rice, beans and plantains. I also ordered a Cuban coffee (espresso). Everything came out fast, and was still hot when we got home. The coffee was delicious! Five stars there. The food was good, and I enjoyed it. However, I gave this place four stars because they added too much salt to the rice and the chicken and the beans.

I ordered my food at 3:14 pm. It's currently 3:47 and I just got handed my food. No apology, no…read moreacknowledgment, nothing. Anyways.... I ordered in the drive thru but after waiting for 15 minutes I came in to see what was going on. Only then did I get told that they were out of what I ordered. I really never write reviews but this is genuinely one of the absolute worst service experiences I've had in a long long time. Now for the food. The steak I got could be made into a bulletproof vest with how tough it was. The French were just sad, cold potatoes. The canned soda was not very cold. I am impressed at how bad it was honestly.

Food and service were outstanding! Try the skirt steak!…read more Always a good go-to spot! Staff was very and the location is very clean

I was unfortunately unimpressed…read more Two things. Plastic utensils and food flavor. Very underwhelmed at the flavors in the food, including the sauces. I don't think the Cuban people would be proud. The pork seemed to be cooked in nothing. Very bland. And not a soul ever said, could I have a plastic knife and fork over regular cutlery. Great food presentation. Below average taste.

DUDE the cafecito told me everything I needed to know. This place is LEGIT--I even had Abuelita…read moreflashbacks for reals. The platanitos? PERFECTLY caramelized just around the edges. The ropa vieja was ridiculously tender. And seriously the empanadas and croquetas were delicious! Then there's a small bakery. Cakes, capuchinitos, and a whole case of Cuban deliciousness that made it nearly impossible for us to leave without leaving with a big round cake. We came to Vegas for a quick getaway after a gnarly season and we liked this place so much that we stopped by TWICE during a weekend trip to Vegas. The service was attentive and welcoming, the food was delish, and the whole place had a neighborhood Cuban-kitchen vibe. I love this place! I left full, caffeinated, and maybe a little louder than when I arrived. This is one of those spots where the food does all the talking. Its located in a shopping center and theres tons of parking. Never had Cuban food? Come here. Grew up eating Cuban food? Come here. Either way, go get a cafecito.

Tamales are excellent, authentic Cuban style. Empanadas were good, papa rellena mediocre and the…read moreham croquettes were pretty bad. The texture -wrong, over fried and the filling was very dry and although they said they were ham, you couldn't taste ham because they were over seasoned with mystery spices. A good croqueta should be creamy because the meat is blended with a thick bechamel sauce.

Finally was able to try thus restaurant because we were in the area. I think it's the only Puerto…read moreRican establishment in LV. I visited Puerto Rico earlier this year and loved the food. So I was happy to find this place. , Dined in around 2p, so restaurant had a couple of other diners, and server set us immediately and was able to answer a few question before we ordered. Decided to get the bowls which included, rice, protein and a side.. of course we got the Puerto Rican rice, roast pork and fried pork, and plantains. I wanted tostones, but unfortunately it was not available and then I found out the sad news after I asked if they didn't have plantains. I was told that the owner planned to close up shop on Sunday Sept 21. How sad! Decided to then order rellenos papa's and some.mofongo, as I would not get another chance unless I go daily the next 4 days. Everything was good as I remembered. I'm hoping the owner will be able to find another space. It's a cute little dining area. Lots of takeout orders and more diners came in for later lunch, I wonder if they know the place eas closing.

If I lived in Vegas, I would go here every day for dinner! This place is hands down the best…read more Puerto Rican food I've had. Even my Puerto Rican. Bestie says so. I always pop into this restaurant to eat when I'm in town, and I always seem to order the same thing... I ordered the pernil, which is roasted pork, arroz con gandules, potato salad, and trifongo. The roasted pork was so tender and delicious. I got some of the dark meat pieces, which are my favorite. The trifongo definitely wins the taste test. Trifongo is a Puerto. Rican dish made with green and sweet plantains and mashed together with pieces of fried pork and Chicharrón. My food was so delicious and yummy. I had to leave some of it on my plate, so I wouldn't go into a food coma. As always, the service there is on point and friendly. The host and server does not miss an opportunity to make sure to check up on you and provide water, or whatever beverage you're drinking. They're very sweet and run a pretty efficient shop. The cooks really I did themselves this time! The restaurant is always cleaned... The wait staff is always on top of cleaning the tables, and making sure everything is orderly. The bathroom is also clean. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept, so you can see the cooks in the back, preparing the dishes, including mashing up the plantains to make the trifongo. If you are in town, you must try this place. I recommend the roasted pork and the fried chicken. Of course, if you're looking for something on the smaller side, you can try the trifongo. Be patient though, if they are particularly busy, you may have to wait, and they may be out of some things. Over the years, I've learned to ask what they ran out of. Enjoy!

Everything was super flavorful. The cuban coffee paired well with all the dishes amd all servings…read morewere very generous sizes

Service is just mediocre. Food was good but the meat on the cuban sandwich was cold. The restaurant…read moreis odd, you order at the counter and then they bring your order to you so its more like fast food then a restaurant to me.

A Venezuelan delight…read more Got a tip to go downtown and try Viva Las Arepas. You will be glad if you do too Daniela met us at the door and helped us pick some winners. Service was nice The Reina peplada #7 was a tasty cold cilantro based chicken salad stuffed in a soft bun. So good The cachapa #13 was a corn bread pancake stuffed with cheese. So delicious Warm beef empanadas and a garlic stuffed shrimp arepa to top it off. So good. !! What a hidden gem Muy sabrosa !! The Venezuelan ambiance was everywhere

I went here based on recommendations for a place with gluten free options due to an autoimmune…read moredisease. This facility isn't dedicated gluten free so eat at your own risk. The menu is clearly labeled what is gluten free. There is plenty of seating inside if you choose to dine-in. The Arepas were absolutely delicious. I ended up going back another time during my short trip to Vegas.