Date/Time of visit: April 7, 2026 (7:30 PM) My family and I went here for my dad's birthday, it was all our first time trying this place out. They got curious and got a reservation when they saw it as they were passing by on the freeway and thought it looked nice. Ambiance: 3/5 - Place looked nice outside with a koi pond by a nice entryway but looked underwhelming on the inside with a large empty hallway right next to a small host area, and basic waiting chairs. Dining tables were tightly packed as well. Food: 3/5 - Food looked good but tasted bland and underseasoned, might just be the lechon asado I ordered or could've just been my palatte but that's my take on it. Service: 4/5 - Service was okay, wasn't the worst but also wasn't the best. Although there were barely any customers in the restaurant at that time, we had to wait around 5 minutes after seating before we were given water on the table and asked for anything to drink. Throughout the service, waters were refilled without us having to ask but we did have to call and ask for soda refills. Overall, the place and the food was okay, and it was a good place to try. read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - LECHON ASADO - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

Actually this is not my first to have a gathering here . Even though it's been awhile from our last event , the service & the food is still the same , "amazing ". Our anniversary celebration was great . All my guests loved the food and they are planning to come back for more paella. My coordinator Randi, was very accommodating and flexible to all our needs & I will definitely recommend Coco Palm restaurant. read more

This is my second time going to Coco Palm, but only my first review for them. I've come here for a graduation event for myself and for a work outing. Yes, you go past two gates in order to find the parking lot for the restaurant! Ample parking. There is valet parking available on busy days! I was mainly here for their drinks the night I went and don't recall what I've eaten at the graduation party. Their plantain chips were decent along with their dip. Their empanadas were average and I think their calamari was good but not the best. Nick had made our drinks the whole night and he was awesome! He had a good sense of humor and kind service. I had ordered IPAs and tried their guava margarita. The prices are high, but sensical for the view you get peeking out towards the 10 freeway. I noticed an area for photos especially if you're graduating or hosting an event. I'd recommend coming if you've never been before. read more

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The drinks were probably the best thing. But, everything was pretty good. Exploradora - 3.7 The calamari was good, the croquettes were good. The empanadas were good. No complaints the exploradora was a nice way to start the meal. Parrillado de Carne 3.5 This was a platter of meat. It was so many different cuts that it was cooked a little inconsistent. But, it was still nice and we did enjoy it. Paella Valenciana 3.3 Of course, the seafood was nice. They had some big shrimp that was cooked nice in there. I like the crab meat that came with it. It was missing the crunchy texture of the bottom of the rice, but it was still enjoyable. Drinks - 4.5 I thought both drinks were really enjoyable. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience hosting our High School Senior Brunch at Coco Palms Restaurant. Randi and the entire staff were exceptional from start to finish, providing outstanding service, attention to detail, and making everyone feel so welcomed throughout the event. Everything was organized beautifully and the atmosphere was perfect for our celebration. I highly recommend them for any special event or gathering, and we are already looking forward to hosting more events there in the future! read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

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Finally revisited Coco Palm after 10 years. In fact, I completely forgot it existed as if I'd never been. Anyway, it was good to be back because my friend and I were in mood for brunch, but didn't want to wait until Sunday to go to our usual spot. Well, I think this is going to be our new usual spot moving forward now. There's a great selection of items to choose from, but my favorite that I kept loading up on every time I got up were the oxtails. I LOVE oxtail and it was so delicious here. Very tender and flavorful. The prime rib here is cooked perfectly to my preference. The outer part of it was packed with flavor and salt which I love. Yes, it's a bit salty but the rest of the meat is pretty neutral in flavor, so it's a nice balance in my opinion. Huge fan of the chicken noodle soup too. It's simple and reminds me of homestyle cooking. Very comforting! I could use a bowl right about now. I especially liked that the crab legs were already cut in half. I hate working for my seafood. The shrimp was also the ez peel type, so you can just peel the shell right off instead of having to dig into each one. Service was great. I forgot bro's name, but he was friendly and pleasant to talk to. The views were amazing (obviously). I enjoyed watching the traffic flow on the 10. Only downside is that it's valet ONLY and at the time of this review, it was $8. Anyway, at $47 per person this was absolutely worth it. Great selection, delicious food, nice views. What's not to like? I will be back in the near future for sure! read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

This restaurant has always been my favorite go to for a beautiful view and delicious Ox Tail. Service has always been outstanding. Warm welcoming ambiance with excellent location and sights from various parts of the restaurant. read more

I wanted to take my daughter to a nice sit down dinner date and wanted a view. You will be better off inside than outside to enjoy this view away from the busy freeway noise and if you're not tall enough, good luck enjoying a view looking above the patio rail. The food was deliciously prepared. Our salmon and steak was juicy and not dry. The yucca fries paired with the garlic dip was soo good. Our service was attentive and food came perfectly timed to satisfy our hunger. I'm looking forward to trying their Paella next time. And Brunch as I was told is great here on saturdays and sundays. Reservations highly recommended for the brunch. Great food and service and would not mind coming back to try more. read more

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Been told that the Churrasco @cocopalmrestaurant is really good and I am glad I tried. This Churrasco consists of: Charbroiled Angus Skirt Steak, yuca mashed potatoes, chimichurri Arroz Con Pollo: Chicken shimmered with Saffron Rice, Sweet peas, roasted pimientos read more

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I went to Coco palms on May 3rd 2026, with our family. So the restaurant moved to a Cash less system and the payments are made thru a QR Code. I made a payment of 4 people(we were a group of 10) and some of the bill from the table next to us came on our table bill. I paid thru the QR code and the waiter said that he would void the payment so he can fix the bill. I paid 1 more time without the QR system and I was charged twice. It has been over 2 weeks and I still have not gotten my refund from the first payment over $250.00 !!! I physically went back to the restaurant, I call every week and as of today still no refund! They promise I would get my money back but NOTHING! How hard is it to refund a client that paid twice! Be careful going, very unethical and unprofessional! read more

Beautiful restaurant with lovely service. Everyone was very polite and made our time there a delight. Food was delicious and the drinks hit the spot! read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - ROPA VIEJA - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

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This was an ok place overall . I wish it was better as it has a lot of potential, but it did not do justice. The food was bland and the service was not good. They did not pay attention at all. We asked for napkins, straws etc twice and never got them. They never checked in to see if we needed anything the entire time. The restaurant overall was outdated . Older everything. The windows were not clean, bathrooms were dirty , and food was nothing to impress. I won't go back here and will not recommend anyone read more

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Food is pretty tasty. Valet only for parking $8. Came for a retirement party. Live music travels from room to room. Service was friendly. read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - Ox tail - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

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The food here was really good! I really enjoyed the tomahawk steak. It came out a little burnt on the outside when we ask for medium. They were really good about redoing our steak and when they came back out with it, the doneness was perfect. The empanadas were also good and the drinks were yummy! The server kept coming back to check up on us. The restaurant was not as busy when we came in for lunch, it was quiet and it left us a lot of time to have good conversations. read more

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Customer service is top notch!! Just an fyi- You do need to dress appropriately at this restaurant. The food & drinks were good, but not great, with the exception of the clams! My 1st complaint I have is: the clams made me sick, I bit into one & it tasted awful, on the way home my mouth was hurting on the side I bit into the clam, I went to sleep when I got home but the next day my whole cheek was swollen & throbbing. I researched about these symptoms & found out some clams & shellfish can make you sick with numbness & pain. It's called Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, not sure if this happens often but def won't ever order clams again! My 2nd issue or complaint was, we were seated on the patio & there was a wedding happening at the same time we were seated & the wedding party was going up & down the side stairs & some of the wedding party almost fell down the stairs at some point & the mic announcements were so loud we couldn't hear much of our own convos. We did have a party of 11, which is why we needed a bigger table. You will need reservations for this restaurant as well. We did have a good time & service was great! Prob won't be back but was a nice evening. read more

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This was my second time to dine in Coco Palm . It's a beautiful restaurant seated on top of Pomona hills. The view at night was fantastic. The service was good. The food we ordered was delicious. Started with fried calamari and lectin pork belly with yucca . Our main entree's were Pork Lechon Braised oxtail Filet mignon Black Angus strip steak Avocado salad For dessert the cheese cake and chocolate lava cake. Overall it was a very nice, tasty meal. read more

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The first 2 times I came here I was absolutely thrilled with my experience with the food, drinks, service and overall ambiance of the restaurant. Sadly i celebrated my daughters 21st Birthday dinner and the service was not as I previously had. The potato ball appetizers were hot outside and frozen in the middle, we sent it back and didn't even get an apology or ask if we wanted another order. The birthday girl wanted to substitute rice for beans instead and when we received the bill they charged us $8 for added beans. We asked if they could remove but we were told they could not. Unfortunately we will not be returning due to my daughters 21st birthday experience. The food was delicious other than the frozen center appetizer. Hopefully this doesn't happen to future customers. read more

Truly truly recommend this place customer service the cleaning list quick to be seated always make reservations. Been bringing my wife here for the past 10 years and we love it for a regular date night to a anniversary celebration. Always delicious food. Get the pleasure to see a lot of weddings, parties being hosted. Keep up the good work guys stay blessed. read more

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Came here Tuesday afternoon with my girlfriend. The place was not packed, dam near empty. The ambiance is nice, had an overview of the city and highway. Our server was very attentive and came often to check on us and fill our waters. But the biggest problem of this place, is the chef and his dishes. I had ordered the explorador appetizer that comes with a variety, of calamari, fried octopus, empanadas and plantain chips. But the fried foods were super soggy, not hot, and lacked seasoning. Then came my entree (35 minutes after I received my appetizer), the paella valenciana, this dish consisted of saffron rice, with mussels, clam, squid, shrimp, scallops, chicken, pork, chorizo, and maduros. The presentation was not the best. But I found the courage to try it. First off there was barely any rice. Secondly when I ate the clam and mussels, I got a mouthful of sand that was cracking left to right while chewing. Thirdly the shrimp was pathetic since some of them had shells and some were peeled, not to mention the shrimp was like bitting a piece of gum. Fourth, the maduros was just depressing, dry, and rubbery. It's a shame that even Porto's bakery does a better job for a cheaper price. Last of all the dish was lacking a tremendous amount of seasoning. After our meal, my girlfriend's stomach started to feel sick and she ended up throwing up. And I got a headache from it. So I would highly advise that you take careful consideration of what you eat from this restaurant because clearly a lot of their food is not fresh at all. read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - EXPLORADOR - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

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Came here for the Sat brunch Mothers Day Weekend. We reserved on OpenTable for patio seating. Been here few times but havent been able to get a patio seat. Once we got there, we were told the patio was reserved for a group of 25. It would have been nice if they informed us when we confirmed. Pros is that the buffet has a wide variety of food choices. Desserts are limited. Disappointed with: overcooked prime rib, dry crab legs. Many of the dishes (fried fish, ropa vieja and oxtail) were overly salted and when we were at home, we were all very thirsty. MSG? The paella was filled with seafood but the small shrimp was "mushy" which was a concern. A shout out to our waiter. He was on top of everything. Cleared our plates quickly and making sure our drinks were always filled. Very attentive. Wish I caught his name. A middle aged gentleman with glasses. Honestly am not sure if I would return considering you aren't guaranteed seating area even if you confirmed and the quality of the food is meh. read more

Upset stomach after eating the chicken. The waiter was great Eric was very nice!!! The bartender hustled $10 from me, I purchased a drink and gave him cash he asked the waitress for $3.00 change and she questioned him, ( I thought that was odd), i latter learned the restaurant is credit cards only no cash transactions. So he and the waitress stole from the business. It was the shortest bartender who worked the bar during the end of the brunch crowd, we were waiting for a table outside for 4:30pm. The ambiance was nice. I just didn't like being hustled. Juliet read more

Food/service 4 stars Wait and facility 3 stars Always wanted to go here, usually look at it as I pass by on freeway. Was in the area, so was excited to try it. Got here at 2:30 on a Sat, they said brunch was over and had to wait 30. Ugh, but fine. That said, here I am 40 min later and still waiting to be seated, writing this review. No, they are not crazy busy. I'm sitting in this hall/waiting area with no one else (a party of 2 should be easy). Eventually argued my way with the hostess to at least get a table after 50 minutes of waiting. :( again, no one else waiting...they just wanted to "set up" fully. Waitor and food was great. Oxtail and Palomilla was yummy. View was pretty, but probably better at night. Freeway is prominent part of view. Bathrooms are old and need repair. BUT, then after hubby handed over the credit card to pay the bill, took 10 min for them to come back. They are probably great but don't try and stop in for a midday Sat meal- took forever. Valet only parking, $8. They were super nice. read more

The front girl was so rude We had a reservation at 7:15 for 6 people She rudely without looking at us said kitchen is behind we will take you in at 8 . Sit here or wait outside. I can't explain how rude that was the way she said it. I have been there so many times but never had this bad experience They need to get rid of that girl or train her to be more respectful or kind . If not , she might be a good candidate for washing dishes read more

My husband and I had our intimate wedding at Coco Palm. It was absolutely beautiful! The food was amazing and fresh. The service before, during, and after our event was catered perfectly to our needs. Elizabeth worked closely with our family and us to ensure everything was ready. I am so grateful I chose Coco Palm for our wedding reception. They say weddings are stressful, but Coco Palm was the best part, hands down. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, I would choose Coco Palm every time. read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - Wedding reception private space sign - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

Went for a valentine lunch with my parents. Enjoyed the lunch buffet. Had a great selection of breakfast and lunch items. Loved the ceviche. They always maintain their top of the hill vibe. The Rickey and Lucy the birds are not out front anymore. Heard Lucy died and one of the staff members took Rickey home. They valet one the weekend.s Fri- Sun. read more

Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and was highly unsatisfied with the food quality. I got sea bass which was highly recommended but it was over cooked. They brought a different sea bass and the fish tasted softer and was amazing, except the vegetable and saffron rice was super salty. So sad because I was looking forward to this meal. The presentation was great though. read more

Coco Palm Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Pomona, California

This was my first time trying coco palms with my family. We ordered the fricase de pollo, arroz frito, and papas rellenas. I thought the papas rellenas were really good and would definitely get again! The fricase de pollo was decent and so was the arroz frito. They weren't bad but i also didn't think it was great. read more

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Came here for Brunch and was a bit disappointed with the food selections. I was excited to see they had Prime Rib available but everything else was blah. For about $56/person, I would pass and go next door to Pomona Mining Company or further down the 60 freeway to Vita for their Sunday Brunch instead. Service was good so I might come back to try their dinner menu. Tip: Valet only for $8/vehicle. read more

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This post isn't about the restaurant or the service at the restaurant. This review is about the valet service. First it's annoying that you pass by all the parking spots and they require you to valet your car. Hey guy working at the valet counter, the definition of a tip is a - voluntary or discretionary payment in recognition of GOOD SERVICE. Also The customer decides whether to give a tip and how much, meaning it's not a fixed or required fee The fact that this is the second time I saw you shake your head with disgust and disapproval (one at me and one to another person) for how much we tipped and you wanted to see the tip before you got us our cars is wild. I know for sure we aren't the only ones he's done that to. And honestly this basically ruined our experience at Coco Palms. This person needs some customer service training or something. Your tip jar was looking kinda empty. Should really look at the mirror and ask yourself "am I the problem?" It sucks, cause I know this persons attitude is ruining it for the rest of the valet team. That is all. Be better. read more

10/10 I have been eating here for years. Talented Chef Felipe puts knowledge of Cuban and Spanish food alike on display. Sunday brunch is the best in Socal. If you would like to taste the full extent of the refined latin flavor make reservations for dinner. read more

Been meaning to write this review for a while. One reason I held off was that I didn't want to leave a review at all. I wanted to speak with someone at the restaurant. I left messages twice, but never hit a return call. I've eaten here 3x - December birthday dinner for 2, March birthday brunch for 6, and a Sunday evening 65th birthday dinner (for an out-of-town visitor) for 6. Let me start by saying: THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT. Hot, beautiful, perfectly cooked. The view is fantastic and the inside of the restaurant is (a bit dated, but) beautifully decorated. However, everything else is not, hence the 3 star review. For starters: if valet is required, raise your prices so that the restaurant can pay the valet. Getting hit with an $8 fee at a cashless restaurant is stupid. Let me park my own car, or cover the valet free. I have had reservations all three times I've visited, and all three times it has gone exactly the same: I walk up to the desk and say, "Hi. My whole party is here for our reservation." And all three times they've said to me, "Please stand over here." and left us standing and waiting for AT LEAST 15 minutes. (Regardless of the number of hostesses at the stand, and there have always been 2.) Why? I have a reservation. My table should be ready, and the only 2 acceptable replies are some version of, "Welcome, follow me please." Or, "One moment, please. When the other hostess gets back she'll take you to your table." and there shouldn't be a wait. Seating was fine on the first 2 visits, and service was acceptable. The last visit (July 27) is what triggered this review. The restaurant was far from full on a Sunday night, and after standing around and waiting, we were led to a smallish (for the size of our party) round table, which was against the stairs that led into the room, and was wobbly. Moments after being seated we decided that we were too uncomfortable there considering the number of open tables, so we asked to be moved. We were asked if a table outside was acceptable, and we agreed. (Although it was a bit warm, and there were MANY open tables inside.) Instead of leaving us there until the new table was ready, they had us get up and wait some more before reseating us on the patio outside the bar. That's where things went really awry. I don't know if our server was new, but the timing on EVERYTHING was off. Too long between appetizers and entrees. All 6 entrees did not arrive together (first we got 4, and the last 2 arrived ten minutes later.) Never checked on us after entree arrival. Hubby had to seek assistance at least twice during the meal. Nobody's glass was kept full, and most of the party was just drinking water. I was drinking iced tea. When the waiter finally came to refill glasses, he just poured over the table instead of lifting the glass to the pitcher alongside the table so that the people in my party didn't get splashed - which they did. When the server got to me, he asked if I wanted a refill, and took the glass and walked away for another 5+ minutes before returning. He never finished filling the water glasses for the rest of the party, and did not ask Hubby if he wanted another beer. Made it to dessert (a $35 cake from Porto's) and when we were done, we asked for the box. Server said he would handle it. Not sure what he did, but see photos for what the cake looked like when I opened the box at home. (No, it did not slide in the car. See photos.) Lastly, my reservation was for 6:15, and we did not get our check (we had to hunt down the server to get it AND to pay it) until 8:26. For a restaurant that greets you with a sign that says you only have 90 minutes to eat, service should be able to be completed in that time. (It drew a comment from another member of our party.) PLEASE BE AWARE: an 18% gratuity is added for large parties, but when they bring you the check to sign, it still includes a line to add a tip. I've heard it said that good food can't make up for bad service, and in this case, I agree. read more

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This was such a great experience. My friend and I came to have an impromptu friendsgiving and let me just say, this may very well be a yearly tradition. We started off with a couple Manhattan cocktails, and the papa rellenos. The drinks were beautifully made and the papa rellenos were delicious. They were stuffed with beef and pork, and garlic sauce they have drizzled over the top notch. For our main we ordered the 3lb ribeye to share. It included mashed potatoes topped with creamy mushrooms, sauteed veggies, plantains, chimmi churri and a blue cheese horseradish sauce for the steak we also added a side of saffron rice. **DROOL** The price for this was about $125 bux(not including the rice)! This could have easily fed three people, and turned out to be such a great deal. Our server Gineva (spelling) was so sweet and attentive. She was absolutely fantastic. Our dinner was accompanied by a view of Pomona valley, at night the city is lit up and it sets the mood for the whole restaurant. My only single complaint, and more of an annoyance really was when we we seated, there was an overwhelming smell of fish which wasn't at all appetizing, but thankfully as the night went on it dissipated and before we started out dinner, it dissipated. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely be back to enjoy this epic steak once again. Thank you for having us! read more

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We had our daughters quinceañera !!! It was beautiful, the service was amazing, the food was great and our coordinator was very helpful and we definitely will recommend the restaurant!! Thank you for your service. read more

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Never been to Coco Palm, but a friend's gathering brought me here. Beautiful location above the 10 freeway. We had the event buffet, a mix of Cuban dishes. I have never had yucca and rice mojo, and I liked it! I would come back to try other items - there are events offered as well, which I thought was really cool. Pleasant staff. Valet parking only. read more

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Great brunch find. We weren't expecting valet or the price BUT unlimited mimosas and Cuban buffet brunch was worth the price. Great live mariachi music and beautiful view overlooking the San Gabriel Valley. A definite experience to be had!! read more

This restaurant has always been a family favorite but we came here for Mothers Day this year. First, we scheduled our reservation through Open Table about a month early and then I was called and informed that the restaurant would be closed during the time of my reservation. My reservation was moved up and my party of 8 was able to accommodate. When we arrived today for brunch, the hostesses were clearly overwhelmed and they did not really prepare us for a delayed seating. There was no reassurance given, requesting our patience, or giving us an ETA of when we would be seated. I asked if the brunch would be extended after the deadline of 3 pm and was reassured that it would be. However the food staff were prompting is to leave at 3 PM. My family is flexible so we had a good time but we will find another place for Mothers Day. read more

Came here to Celebrate my Oma's 100th Birthday The sat us outside so we had the whole patio to ourselves. Brunch buffet was bomb and service was great! Our server, Jose Rodriguez was SO NICE! He took care of us and was so attentive! Always coming to check and see if we needed anything! We told Jose when we come back we always want him as our server! 10/10 experience and we will all be coming back, same place, same time when she turns 101! read more

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I went for their weekend buffet brunch. The food was great overall, to be fair. However, the staff member carving the prime rib seemed overly cautious with portions--he was slicing it extremely thin, almost like deli ham. I ended up with mostly fat and only about a 1/16-inch slice, and had to ask for another piece just to get a decent portion. It was disappointing, especially since the prime rib (along with the paella) was the main thing I was looking forward to that day. read more

This place was so great for an early mothers day dinner. I decided to make a reservation a couple days before and i secured a 5pm time. Be aware that parking is only valet, and costs $8. We were sat as soon as a the entire party got there. We ordered chicken empanadas (3 pieces) which came with a chimichurri type sauce which paired so well with it. The guacamole we ordered came with tortilla chips, plantain chips, a mango salsa, and a green salsa. Both appetizers were delicious and finished by everyone at the table. Every single dish ordered was devoured and the table was silent as we ate! I ordered the fricase de pollo that came with rice , potatoes , and black beans. The dish was so well done and would order again. The desserts were all so delicious, i especially loved the flan cubano.. it was perfectly sweet. We did order 4 lemon drops ($15/each made with Tito's) which were large and made well. The total for everything was around $300 included 4 shots and 2 beers. We did have a large array of dishes ordered for the table. The location and ambiance is nice plus the view is amazing with large floor to ceiling windows. The service was good and I would come here again! read more

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Love coming here for special occasion. The dining room overlooking the 10 freeway with plenty of lights, great drink selection, amazing Cuban food varieties. This is one of the old vibe restaurant that reminds me of Miami Vice scene (lol, Millenials here, maybe there's another up to date reference). Alcoholic drinks are averaging about $15, and one entree about $30. Service is hit and miss, sometimes they are quick, with another time that the server rarely check if we needed anything. I usually avoided going on Fri, Sat/ Sun due to valet parking. I have this weird thing when people driving my car. So I always dine in during weekday, where I can park anywhere I want to, close by the entrance, free of charge, and no one touching my car. That's just me. read more

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