My wonderful neighbors are such a delight & I learned that the Mr. enjoyed cigars, especially since the Mrs. is originally from Cuba. The irony, as Cortez Cigars was the vendor used for last year's company Holiday Gala, so it was cool to pop in as a passer-by. Shawn was the Cigar Curator where he gestured us in to this dimmed, pretty clear air (not a heavy smoke presence), dark wood/leather furniture & just the right amount of rustic artwork lounge. There's 3 display cases to choose your stogie of your choice, & all of the necessities to enjoy fully. If you choose to delight in house, you can sit amongst a small square table or in the recliners against the brick wall. The small layout provides a relaxing & quant indoor venue for the cigar enthusiasts. My OCD caught hand sanitizer, mints & some other grooming aids for the before & after of partaking in the chohibas....a classy VIP touch. I saw empty bottles of expensive libations, so my summation would be you can BYO, as I didn't see any products on display or for sale...if I missed it, my bad. & what great timing as soon as I walked into my building, my neighbor was walking out & I unexpectedly bestowed the foil bag & lighting accessories upon him. For the cigar lovers in the SS vicinity, this is the place to be to enjoy a tightly-rolled bundle of various types & sizes of dried and fermented tobacco leaf. read more

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Great place to get a great cigar and hang out for a bit. Unassuming storefront on Thayer, smack in the middle of Silver Spring. House brand cigars hand rolled and imported in small batches. Easily competes with brand name cigars costing twice as much. Wide selection and knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect stick. Plop down in a big comfortable chair and catch up on work in your computer (free wi-fi) or spark up a conversation with someone new. Live this place. read more

Great ambiance, service and vibe. I've tried a lot of big box cigars and Cortez is by far my most favorite. The variety, flavor, consistency of burn and non-harshness of Cortez sticks make for an enjoyable experience every time. Highly recommend. read more

Great Cigars and a great place to hang out. I am a cigar smoker and while I never heard of Cortez Cigars, they smoke as good as the big name brands that I smoke like Padron or Arturo Fuente or some other name brands. These are real, hand-made, whole leaf quality cigars. Huge variety of blends and binders and sizes. Prices are high, but about what you'd find for name brands at other Cigar Lounges in Rockville and Baltimore. They've got a TV playing popular sport games, and big, soft, comfortable leather chairs. Wifi too. read more

They have a big selection of cigars, im new to cigars so I'm always a hunnid percent sure what I want. The owner is pretty helpful, when I'm trying to decide. I usually go get a beef patty and ginger beer from Negril and come in and smoke when I stop in. It's a nice little spot to sit down and smoke. It's right off Ga Ave so you can grab one and hit the strip. read more

Neighborhood cigar shop with all hand-rolled cigars. Great conversation with great people.

Good cigars, very fresh and flavorful. I'll be returning some time today!

Man, how I wish this place was better. Way better. I'm a cigar smoker. I smoke at least one a week. I live in downtown silver spring. How nice would it be to have a clean, well mannered, well stocked, approachable cigar lounge in my hood??!? Not cortez. First of all, the place is filthy. Clutter and trash everywhere, more old boxes and empty water bottles than fresh cigars....for a place that's so relatively new it should look ALLOT better. They're selection sucks. Ok, I respect the concept of only selling your own cigars, but you are missing out on money when I can't get the Arturo fuente I've wanted all week. I would love to see some variety, of some sort. The staff is aging, un welcoming, not for a second helpful, and really, really scrubby looking. Maybe you guys would sell more and attract folks if you had a decent looking knowledgeable person in there. Who was actually helpful. Disappointed to say the least. If I had a quality cigar shop nearby they would make loads of money from me. Guess I have to keep driving to Bethesda. read more

I love me some Cortez Cigars! The atmosphere is amazing with dark wood, exposed brick, and leather couches -- just the perfect space to enjoy your favorite cigar. If you want, you can also catch the game on their big screen TV or take advantage of free WiFi. But the best part is that we were greeted with the best service. Russ, the cigar attendant, was nothing short of amazing. He was super knowledgeable and friendly with recommendations and advice. Cortez Cigars is a must-stop. I'll definitely be making this place a regular spot! read more

Upon entry, the aromatic smell of the tobacco leaf was intoxicating. The immediate arrival of the shopkeeper, and eagerness to curate the fine selection of imported cigars left me wooed to purchase a modicum of the goods in both Robusto and Corona size. Delightful they were. Exquisite!!! read more

Good family owned shop. Maybe not the most cheap, but hey- you are getting cigars, not a pack of smocks. Parking is a bitch - basically you can park in down alley risking be towed or park at Fenton - about 20 minutes walk. Overall - good read more

Just had a delightful afternoon with my husband smoking a couple cigars outside in a parking spot the store commandeered for the purpose during covid19. The cigars are fantastic and staff and owners really know their stuff and are very friendly! read more

Picked a few up at the National Harbor Oktoberfest yesterday, and I have to say they're probably some of the best cigars I've ever had.

Wonderful store. I'm absolutely clueless when it comes to cigars. Lol The gentleman in the store was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are great. I'll definitely be back to purchase more for my cigar smoking family and friends. read more

Cortez is the pure representation of what a cigar lounge should be, camaraderie and family (and obviously great cigars!). Cristian and the rest of the gang are just the best, and friendly as can be! The cigars are 100% Dominican and 200% excellent, ranging from medium-low to full body, and with different blends that showcase the quality of Dominican cigars. A definite must if you are in the area (and even if you are not). read more

Grabbed a couple of sticks one night with my buddy then headed back to the roof top.. The owner was nice and provided his suggestions of what could be good.. He was closing, but took the time to help us.. Most would continue what they're doing.. I really appreciated that.. read more

An incredibly mild cigar with a strong earthy feel. We bought when Cortez exhibited at Tyson's Harvest Fest. These cigars paired well with some local brews. read more

Carlton provided excellent custom service and was knowledgeable of the products offered.

With life being very busy with work, family and unforeseen events it can be difficult to relax and enjoy the simple comforts it seems I tend to forget as a young professional. Whenever I have time,this is one of my all time favorite place to slip away and indulge in one of my passions, Cigar smoking. You will find some of the most open, honest, and good hearted people here, and it starts with the owner Kristian Cortez. I am proud to say I was one of his first customers and now we are like brothers. His expertise in cigar blending Is unmatched, and I have smoked all of the brands. From Drew Estate to Alec Bradley as well as anything from master blender AJ Fernandez. This gem of a shop exceeds all that I just mentioned. If you enjoy bold flavors, solid construction, honesty, a razor sharp burn, and hospitality look no further for any place to go in the DMV. I simply love this place, and I am certain you will as well!!!! read more

So excited for a convenient cigar place in Silver Spring. With a bunch of comfy leather chairs and rustic atmosphere. Try the Shaggy Foot. I will be back when I'm in the are again. read more

Cigars are mostly meduim and great selections. Excellent location and well knowledge staff. Sean was on point and even honored a coupon I got today that had expired. Nice small lounge with sports on the television. Will definitely go back. read more

This place has the best assortmannt of cigars...Also, the customer service was great!

Had a hand rolled Cortez in Reston VA at a BBQ festival. Now moved to Kentucky and still order them. Perfect cigar!!

Wow wow wow. I haven't seen another shop in the area that has their own cigars. Very nice atmosphere. Nice people. Once you open the humidor, the snell of fresh tobacco is like no other in the area. I got the coffee break and it tastes amazing. I bought a few others but haven't smoked them yet but if they are similar, they will be amazing. Highly recommend this place. read more

My wife and I had Cortez Cigars come to North Carolina and roll cigars for our wedding. They were a huge hit and all of our guests enjoyed their cigars. They rolled cigars for 3 hours and educated the guests on the entire tobacco process. The men all agreed it was the best thing they had ever seen at a wedding. Their prices were very reasonable and they even offered a military discount. Their interaction with our guests was great and many of the cigar aficionados at the wedding raved about the cigars they made. Gents, this is the best purchase we made for our wedding, and Cortez Cigars exceeded all expectations. Cortez Cigars has my highest recommendation for anyone looking to offer guests and friends a truly memorable, interactive experience. read more

We hired them for a wedding. The cigar roller moved in and out so fast I didn't even get the chance to say hello or give him a check. I was stunned to see on Monday (the next business day) before I could even call them, a charge had been placed on the credit card I had used for the deposit. That would have been ok I guess but they added a FORTY DOLLAR FEE!!!!! It was very cool to have a cigar roller at the wedding but he was there and gone so fast many people missed him all together! Find another company for your event or be very careful! read more

Great cigars, helpful staff, nice set up for smoking! Dropped in to check it out and really enjoyed it!