So I have lived most of my life in South Florida so I have experienced my share of Cuban food. This place was pretty darn close to food cooked in Miami. I ordered the Palomilla Steak with Moros and Maduros. I have no complaints the food was Delish. I also ordered flan and Cuban coffee. The flan tasted good but the Cuban coffee was served without sugar which is not typical. Most Cuban places have sugar added. None the less this place is highly recommend the coffee issue was minimal. read more

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I was surprised by the experience I had at Cuban Diner. Given the overwhelming positive reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, Cuban Diner didn't live up to its billing on my visit I have a few theories why, as you will see below. First, let's start with the good. The staff was friendly and helpful. They were quick to refill drinks and left a good impression. They also had some attitude (in the *good* sense) - one joked with me about disliking yucca fries. I liked the staff and they were the best part of the experience. Now, the negative... I'm not sure what happened, but our food wasn't as good as I expected. We ordered an appetizer sampler with empanadas, coquetas, tostones and maduros. The empanadas were good, but the rest were just okay. I was suspicious about how quickly they came out of the kitchen. When we entered, there was only one other table of people eating. They delivered the sampler only a minute or two after we ordered. It almost had to be re-heated and my suspicions were confirmed when I got a cold bite from the empanada. We ordered a set of sandwiches to share, so I sampled several. The Pan Con Bistec Delux was the first I tried. The bread was really hard and not pressed like I expect from Cuban sandwiches. It looked like something from Subway! The flavor was bland. I did not like the way the meat was seasoned. It wasn't poorly cooked, there just wasn't any taste. The El Cubano was not much better. The ham was slimy! This time, the bread was fully pressed, but too much so! The top was completely dry and brittle, so when you bit it, it kind of exploded into powder. Finally, the Cuban Chicken Sandwich... Oh boy. The menu described it as like a "chicken Sloppy Joe" and it wasn't kidding. It really tasted like a chicken Sloppy Joe. The bread was better on this one, but it still wasn't very good. Of the three sandwiches, we were only able to eat the Cuban Chicken. The other two went unfinished. Given the restaurant's glowing reviews, the taste of the food surprised me. I read more reviews, and someone mentioned that the old owner was no longer with the restaurant. A change in ownership and management might be to blame. Whatever the case, I hope they take a serious look at the preparation side of things. The goodwill from years of positive reviews will wear off quickly if this is the new standard for Cuban Diner. read more

I wasn't impressed with this place. It's probably because I just came back from South Florida and had awesome Cuban food there. I guess in comparison from those places, this place falls short. Also, I took the food to go, and that usually lowers the quality as well. I tried their Picadillo. It tasted like spaghetti sauce that I used to make with Prego. I felt like I needed some pasta to eat with it. The dish was just boring. It was just ground meat in some sauce. The spices were all there and gave it flavor, but like I said, it just tasted like spaghetti sauce to me. I tried their Mojito Chicken. I liked the flavor of the Mojo sauce. The chicken looked boring though. It's roasted chicken, yet it was all white. It didn't look roasted, it looked boiled. I expected roasted chicken to have some browning on the skin. It didn't look appetizing. At least the mojo sauce made it taste good. Their Yuca fritas did taste good. That was probably the best thing on their menu. And yes, with the mojo sauce, it becomes awesome. Their black beans were disappointing. It was watery and bland. Their tostones were okay. Their fried plantains (maduros) was fine. People write it like it's some ultimate side to get at Cuban Diner. It's just your average fried plantains. It's good, but you can get that quality at other places. Cuban Diner failed to impress me. I guess I overhyped myself from reading the reviews. Perhaps taking the food to go made the food worse. I'll still come back and try their Cuban Sandwiches and other items. I would love to try their Ropa Vieja. Right now, I give it about 2.75 stars. Their super-friendly staff pushed it to 3 stars. read more

As the American/Gringa wife of a Cuban man who can cook Cuban exceptionally well, I'd say I'm pretty well versed in good Cuban food. Cuban Diner has become my go-to lunch spot. First, because it's truly tasty, and second, because it's fairly easy for a Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free person to order here. Typical dish (unless ordering a sandwich) is delicious steak, chicken, pork, or fish and two sides. And you can order a quality meal for the same price as a sub with chips and a drink elsewhere. I switch between the palomilla steak and tilapia fish. But what I never go without is the yuca fries! For all the non-Spanish speakers out there... YUCA is pronounced like this: You Kuh. Not Yuck Uh. And YUCA is the opposite of yuck. Yuca is a root vegetable, similar to a potato, but stringier and it just pulls apart if prepared well. Usually it is served with garlic and lime on top so the white meaty part can take on a greenish hue. Cuban Diner serves it this way - the traditional way - or in fry form. But if you order the yuca fries, don't expect ketchup. Instead, you get a garlic butter sauce for dipping. It will ruin your breath, so skip it on a first date, but otherwise, go for it! Maduros (sweet plantains), tostones (smashed unsweet plantains with salt), black beans and rice, the usual suspects. They are all delicious and I often have trouble deciding between them. The palomilla is a flat steak served with sauteed onions, lime, and garlic. The tilapia "a la plancha" is sauteed in lime and served with grilled onions. Don't let the simplicity of these dishes fool you. They are top notch, full of flavor, and juicy. The service is outstanding. I've always been greeted and checked on by the owner himself, a Cuban exile since the 90s. He often works the back but comes out to check on the food. As I've become Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free in the last year and half, I cannot attest to quality of desserts or cuban sandwiches. ----- I wrote a review on Papi's (Cuban place in Kennesaw) and I've repurposed part of that write up for this review: Here are a few lessons that I've learned about Cuban restaurants and Cuban sandwiches: 1. Never eat at a Cuban restaurant that is owned and operated by someone of non-Cuban descent. It just doesn't taste right. People from South American countries that speak Spanish do not count as Cubans. 2. It's debatable, even amongst Cubans, whether there should be mayo on a Cuban. What's not debatable is the pork, ham, white cheese, pickles, mustard, Cuban bread, all pressed on a flat sandwich press. If you are ever served a Cuban sandwich with any additional ingredients (like chipotle peppers), or one that's not pressed or pressed with lines across it, IT'S NOT A CUBAN! 3. It appears to be a common misconception among the masses that Cuban food is spicy. It's not. Like American dishes, they might have a dish here and there that's spicy. But Cuban food is not generally spicy. Carb-loaded, yes. Spicy, no. If you want spicy, try Penang (Thai food) in Kennesaw. It's awesome! 4. Eating Cuban food will make you gain weight. There is a reason why the stereotypical Cuban woman is fat. It's called potatos, rice, potatos, and more rice. But don't worry, an occasional visit to Cuban DIner won't send you packin' to The Biggest Loser. Just don't make it a three times daily trip. read more

Food is exceptionally delicious, portions are lunch sized and packed with flavor. Ambiance of an authentic Cuban Diner. Definitely will be frequenting this establishment on occasion now. 1st time here, not the last read more

Cuban Diner - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Cuban Diner is amazing. I would eat there once a week if I could. They have a limited beer menu, but make up for it with a good selection of mixed drinks and good sangria. Everything I have eaten here has been delicious and I would say very authentic. The owner Jose is from Cuba and has always been there to greet and help the staff whenever I have visited. My favorite food their is the Cuban sandwiches. The El Cubano or the Media Noche. They are basic Cuban sandwiches, their bread differs. Both are delicious and I highly recommend them to anyone who loves Cuban sandwiches. Also, try the Yuca con Mojo as a side. Delicious. The food is extremely affordable for a sit down restaurant. For two people the meal usually ends up around $24-$28 and that includes the tip. The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall that looks a little run down right off of Roswell road in Marietta, but don't let that deter you from this wonderful food and people who run/own this place. Marietta needs more places like this. read more

As with most places off 120 loop, it isn't the easiest to get to. But it is soo worth the trouble. A few co-workers and I went to the Cuban Diner for lunch. My typical MO is to have the waiter order for me at any place I haven't been before. This usually benefits me in more ways than one. She brought out the LECHON ASADO (roasted pork, traditional style) - roast pork shredded and stir-fried with onions and mojo sauce. The best I have ever had. For those southerners out there, think of it as shredded BBQ without a sweet sauce. It is drizzled with mojo sauce. Along with the Moros (black beans and rice) this has to be one of the best/surprising meals I have had OTP. The gave me a large portion of food and my bill was $9. Perfect service to top it all off with a friendly owner. read more

We knew we'd found a gracious welcome when the family who run the Cuban Diner got up from their table and offered it to us. We were the only patrons, but they quickly saw their four-top was perfect for a wheelchair and were on their feet in seconds. Honestly, I'd tolerate downright rude service for food this authentically delicious. I grew up in Miami, as did Cuban-American owner/operator Susy Ricardo, who runs the place with her Cuban-born husband Jose -- and I can tell you that everything I tasted was true to my memories. All the side items are vegetarian; I savored the bowl of black bean soup ($2.50) and am fairly drooling just writing about it. And I regret living far from Marietta when I think of the yuca con mojo ($2.50), a starchy root boiled and dressed with a homemade garlic-lime dressing (mojo criollo) and thin slices of onion. Fresh bitter oranges are difficult to find in Atlanta, so the mojo is *almost* entirely authentic, but when you see those irregular chunks of garlic you'll know it's still the Real Thing. And I just had to swipe some yuca fries and platanos maduros (akin to sauteed ripe bananas) We shared a mamey milkshake (Jodi described the taste as between a canteloupe and a peach, and the color is in that range too), and I had a cortadito (Cuban coffee and milk in equal proportions). The drinks are every bit as delicious as the food. What can I ask except for more of the same? Very little. Maybe a Columbia-style dinner salad, maybe some puffed-wheat milkshakes, maybe weekend breakfasts with eggs and chorizo (Trader Joe's soyrizo for me). But as long as Jose and Susy are running the Cuban Diner, I'll happily drive up to Marietta (it's less than a mile east of the Big Chicken) and remind myself in traffic that it's a shorter drive than to Calle Ocho. read more

Growing up in Florida, I've had plenty of good Cuban food. The few Cuban joints I have tried in Georgia led me to believe that I had to go back to Florida to get it. Fortunately, I found this place. Inconspicuously nestled in one of the many slightly run-down strip malls in the area, this little diner turned out to be quite a surprise. In fact, from the road, all you can see is the word Cuban. It was enough to grab the attention of my wife though, who incidentally was suddenly craving a Cuban sandwich. Since we have not eaten at this place, we decided to order a variety of appetizers to supplement our inevitable Cuban sandwich. We tried: the Maduros, Cuban Fries (yucca), Yuca con mojo and the tamales (tamal if you order one but we ordered two). Maduros- Fried ripe plantains. Probably the best plantain I have ever eaten. They were cooked to a deep golden brown and had a never so slight crunch to them on the outside. Sweet, but not so sweet as to be used as a desert. Cuban fries- Yucca fries. Perhaps a slightly healthier alternative to potato fries but not when you dip them in the mojo sauce. An excellent deal at two and a quarter. Yuca con mojo- Same root as above but boiled instead do fried. They had a firmer texture than a potato therefore held their shape. Topped with shaved onions and smothered in a lime mojo sauce... delicious! Tamal- Tamales when ordering more than one. Not what I was expecting good none the less. These are not the traditional stuffed tamales I was expecting. Instead, the meat (pork) was mixed in with the masa. The masa had a pleasant texture, not too sticky or crumbly, slightly sweet but sadly a bit skimpy on the quantity of meat contained therein. Cuban sandwich- Fantastic! Normally the bread is so toasted that your mouth becomes a little sore from the crispy bread that comes from pressing. The bread they used or perhaps a shortened toasting time ? made these much easier to enjoy. Good ratios of all the ingredients and the quality of meat used makes this one of the best Cubans around. Not mentioned: Mango pie- Made similarly to a key-lime pie, the mango pie is the sweeter cousin. A first for me and will certainly look for it again. The staff was nothing short of stellar in serving us and making us feel welcome. The plain looking dining room reminded me of the older, run-down restaurants I grew up on in Florida. It kinda makes me want to come back in the middle of the summer wearing shorts and flip-flops. read more

OMG!!! Portions are huge, service is great and the flavor is amazing. Highly recommend this place, because for sure I will be here tomorrow.

Gluten-free (GF) options and flavors that will leave your mind blown, Cuban Diner is a winner. Called in on short notice with a party of 4 adults and 6 kids. Told them I'd be there in 15 minutes. We arrive and the table is ready waiting for us. 3 people already knew to expect us. read more

So I've been driving by this place for several years saying "man, I really gotta try that place". Well we finally tried it this weekend and it was pretty much a facepalm moment for me. I've basically wasted all that time ignoring one of the best places to eat near my house. This place is fantastic!!! Its friendly, casual, cozy and the food is great. We ordered the appetizer sampler and a bunch of cuban sandwiches. Everything was good but the empanadas and the black beans really stood out. The black beans were easily the best I have ever had. Tip: Dip that Cuban sandwich in those black beans For those with kids, note it is kid friendly. We have two kids under 3, so that is always a concern for us. Our oldest loved the sandwiches and the chicken nuggets (those were actually pretty good). read more

The best Cuban food in Atlanta. As someone who was born and raised in South Florida (spent my first 28 years there), this place reminds me of home. The food was excellent and prepared more like home cooking. The rice and beans are reminiscent of my Tia Rosa's cooking. If the only fried plantains you ever tried were at Pollo Tropical or Papi's you might be slightly disappointed since its more traditional (less sugary and has crunchy shell). The ingredients were fresh and the flan was delicioso. My only complaint here is that the Cuban coffee and cafe con leche are not made with sugar so you have to add your own. I asked the owner about this and he mentioned bad experiences with customers which gave the limited staff extra work so they decided to go without sugar. I understand but still a little disappointed. Overall this place was fantastic and I will be back often. read more

Oh my gawd, Cuban Diner! Where have you been all my life? I'm in love with you and no, not in the "let's just be friends" platonic sort of way. I'm the crazy stalker girl who's going to be driving down the street to see if you're home at all hours of the night, drunk dialing you from a blocked number and yelling crazy shit outside your door that doesn't even make sense to me. That's how much I love you. Everything here is soooooo good. Fact: the mojo sauce is what dreams are made of. Luckily, you'll be hard-pressed to order something off the menu that doesn't include the mojo sauce. They serve that stuff with everything. I can't think of a time I've had better black beans. Also, the yuca fries and the fried plantains are perfection. The empanadas are equally as delicious, but could use a smidge more of the filling. The cuban sandwich is one of the best I've had as well. And everything is so cheap! Cuban Diner you can do no wrong. I mean, maybe you can but I'll probably quickly forgive you and go back to loving you. Until we meet again. Soon. Very soon. read more

Wonderful flavors, friendly staff and a simple, but nice atmosphere. The place was full of happy faces eating this fantastic food. This is not a place that throws out a fake Cuban sandwich or dried up plantains, it's the real deal and you can see and taste the care they put into the food Highly recommend!! read more

The most authentic Cuban restaurant in Georgia by far! I am Cuban and every single dish I ordered tasted like a dish my grandmother made. It is right up there with any Cuban restaurant in Miami! Delicious! Highly recommend vaca frita, palomilla steak and their black beans!!! read more

Excellent authentic food! Service was great and the recommended Arroz Imperial was super delicious. Sides - tostones and yucca fries. Very yummy. I've been to Cuba on a tour and same, fantastic traditional food here. My friend also was in Cuba last year and she loved the food here. She had mojito chicken. Speaking of mojitos - they have 8+ different mojitos. I had the original mojito and it was great! We will definitely be back! read more

I concur with all that has been said by those raving about this place. The food I had, media noche sandwich, black bean soup, side salad and true Cuban coffee all merit four to four and a half stars. The attentive and friendly service by several different staff members, and the informal, cozy and comfortable atmosphere all add up to a five star rating for a diner. Thanks! read more

Cuban Diner - Comfortable atmosphere. Warm lighting. Not as bright as the photo suggests...just about right. - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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You can tell the staff really enjoys what they do. The service was the best part of the visit- so genuinely friendly and wanted to make sure we felt at home and explored the menu. I had the cuban with black beans and they were both prepared very well. Sandwiches usually have too much mayo for me, but this one came out right. We also had the family sized sampler appetizer and enjoyed the empanadas the most because of the seasoning on the beef and chicken. Simple food done well. read more

I'm Cuban and grew up eating home-cooked Cuban meals, so listen up! This is the real deal, folks. Let me give you a quick tip on whether you will enjoy the food in a Cuban restaurant: If the decor/dining area is fancy or fine, walk out. You are in a pretentious tourist trap. There is nothing fancy about Cuban food. It is simple, yet sublime. The same can be said of Cuban people. Cuban Diner fits the bill. The place is very low-key, clean and simple. The super-friendly owner walks around in track pants and a polo shirt. Again, no need for fancy; he just keeps it real. My wife has gotten us take-out Cuban sandwiches - the standard. They are delicious. We have gone to eat in twice now and love it. We have gotten vaca frita (fried shredded beef) and bistec empanizado (breaded, thinly-sliced beef) Both are Cuban mainstays. They are both fantastic. My wife loves their yucca con mojo. We both love the maduros (fried sweet plantains). The black beans and rice are great. Nothing fancy about any of this, and that's fine. We will keep coming back, trying new dishes. The drink menu is also extensive. We've been trying different mojitos. The guava mojito seems to be my favorite so far - and a good buy at $5. The service is quick and friendly, with the aforementioned owner making the rounds, shooting the breeze and even seating customers. So glad we found this place! read more

This place has earned a spot in my regular Marietta lunch rotation. The people are super friendly, greeting you on the way in and bidding farewell on your way out. The food is also very inexpensive ($6 lunch specials). The maduros (fried sweet plantains) are very tasty. I had never had yucca fries before, but I would imagine they couldn't get much tastier than the ones at Cuban Diner, especially with the clarified butter / herb dipping sauce that accompanies them. The Cuban sandwich is a solid option but they also offer many other dishes. I look forward to trying them all. Don't be turned away by the crappy outdated strip mall this place is in. Once you're inside they make you feel at home with fast, friendly service and authentic, tasty, affordable fare. read more

I came here for lunch with a friend around noon. We were greeted by a hostess and promptly seated. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I did find that more lighting in general was needed throughout the restaurant. Service quick and efficient. Our waitress was knowledgeable and answered any questions thoroughly. I had specific modifications to my meal which she was sure the kitchen executed before presenting our meals. By this time (12:30) the restaurant had the typical lunch rush. Normally service would slow, however our waitress and waitstaff kept going above and beyond. We got the lunch special. Half Cuban sandwich with a choice of two sides (I got the black bean soup and tostadas) Cuban sandwich: Thinly sliced ham and pork topped with Swiss cheese, pickle, mayo and mustard. While exceptional, I felt the pork was dry and the sandwich itself could have been toasted a little more. Black Bean Soup: Flavorful. It can be easily paired with rice but stands good on its own. Tostadas: Two perfectly fried pieces paired a house green sauce (garlic, oil and lime)-which can be easily paired with the Cuban Sandwich. Sparely. So if you're looking for a little Havana. Come here. It's the closest to authentic Cuban food. read more

Best authentic Cuban food I have found in Georgia! Best ropa vieja I have had in a long time! Ropa vieja is one of the things my grandma would prepare regularly because our whole family would agree! Made me feel at home when I was beginning to get home sick! We had shared two entrees, croquetas, materva and flan! We had enough food for leftovers the next day! The croquetas felt super fresh! If you have never tried materva it's a definitely a must it's very unique carbonated sweet beverage! It's honestly a hole in the wall and definitely needs a remodel But in my heart it's perfect! read more

Just a little hole in the wall place on Roswell Rd. I'd heard how awesome it was so I went in and tried it. I got some kind of chicken and rice. It tasted like it had been reheated 5 times, just old. And I was nauseated all day after that. Wouldn't recommend. read more

I was very disappointed in the food. Being Haitian, having Cuban friends and having lived in Miami Beach for a couple of years have set my standards high. This would not qualify as Good Cuban food. I ordered the fish a la plancha which was marinated in a lime base marinade. The fish had no flavor. I sent that back. Then in which I got the fish chunks in sauce. By then I was famished so I settled but I had to season with sslt, lime juice, hot sauce and some of the garlic sauce. The yellow rice, plantains and veggies were basic. My daughter got the cuban Sandwich. The pork has no flavor... I will stick to Papi's next time! read more

Cuban Diner - Tasteless fish - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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The food was great. We had the chicken mojito and lechon assada. Cuban rice were just too good and the citrus sauce added in the chicken mojito with the Cuban rice have a wonderful refreshing taste. Many things were firsts for us including the amazing tres leches dessert. It's heavy, and sweet, but just too irresistible. It was a first for us to have Yuka or the two types (savory and sweet) planktains. The decor and locality may not be the best, but the food is great. This young couple recently bought this place from an earlier owner and I hope they succeed. They seem to have the passion and drive to pull them though, maybe brightening up the place and improving the decor can bring their vibrant personalities into the front of the house as well. read more

This is the best Cuban restaurant in ATL. Everything is good and their service is the best. They treat you like family

Went here I a Saturday around 11am and wow, what an experience. Excellent service and the food was amazing. Had to go with the standard Cuban sandwich because I wanted to see how their bread was baked. It was exceptional and coupled with ice cold Presidente beers it was the perfect experience. They don't get the fifth star simply because I thought the rice (with my black beans) was really dry. I used some hot sauce and it made it better. Do will be back! read more

Cuban Diner - Cuban Diner...go now. Don't wait! - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Being from Miami and moving to Virginia took come getting used to. While I don't make it back to Miami enough these days, I am thankful to have found the Cuban Diner on my recent business trip. I was in Atlanta for 4 days and had dinner here for 3 of the nights. This place is the real deal. The food is amazing and staff is phenomenal. I had the pleasure of meeting the proprietors and they not only have a great restaurant but you can see how proud they are and how dedicated they are to their food and their customers. Oh and the food? OMG! It was awesome. Had the Plancha de Pollo, Ropa Vieja, and Lechón Asado (Traditional). Darian convinced me to try the flan on the last day... man oh man why did I not have it every night. It was all amazing! You will not be disappointed! And whatever high expectations you may have gotten now, yeah they will best that. Gracias por todo y súbale el sueldo al chef! read more

There were a lot of things that I liked about this place. Customer service, setting, low price, and food. I've never had Cuban food so I tried to get anything that was unique to Cuba. I tried the Ironbeer (root beer) and Jupiña, an orange soda drink. The rootbeer tasted less sugary than a traditional American rootbeer the Jupiña did not taste similar to anything I have ever had but it was good. As far as food, we got vaca frita which was shredded beef and the traditional pork dish. Both were delicious but the traditional pork was pretty salty for me. From my experience in Georgia so far, things have been saltier than I would have liked. Each dish comes with three side dishes. The sweet plantain was really good. The friend plantains were good too but it just tasted like a thick potato chip with a little salt. The yuca con mojo was ok. It was really just a root that was like potato with onions on it. The Cuban rice was good. It had a mix of beans in it. Given the chance, I would definitely come back. This was my first time trying Cuban food and the waitress was really good about helping us pick out our order. read more

Friends took us here prior to a concert at "the local" which is a stones throw away! Having been stationed in Cuba I was skepticle but was totally blown away! Susy and Jose are the owners and personally came and made recommendations as well as great conversation when they found out I was stationed in Cuba while in the navy. I recommend the family app platter, a great sampler! I had the steak with rice and beans (of course) wife had the talapia and of course we shared and both were outstanding. The food is amazing and inexpensive! A real treat, check them out and take in some live music after dinner! Jose and Susy, we will be back! thanks for a great dinner and awesome hospitality. read more

I kept it simple and ordered the Cuban sandwich and black beans and yellow rice. It was delicious, especially the rice & beans. My only criticism was the inside of the sandwich could've been warmer. Bits of the pork and ham were cold but still tasty. Customer service was great. I'll definitely be back! read more

My friend and I decided to here for dinner and kept not raving through the process. We started off with the tostadas. Great way to kick the dinner. Service was fast and server asked if we attentive. We got the fish with the peppers and salsa, black beans and yellow rice. Already planning our return very soon! read more

Come one, come all!!! This gem of a diner will certainly surprise you. My previous experiences with cuban food fell a little flat. I always considered this style of dining rather bland and boring and I never really ventured forth. But oh my, the food was soooooo packed with flavor, it left me more than a little surprised. Also, the set up is so family friendly, with the millenial waitstaff (all from Cuba, and all bilingual!) a comforting experience. It is a fairly small seating area and can fill up quickly. What I love to see are the Cuban families that come here. You know its good if it becomes a cultural hotspot! I've tried several items on the menu (have kept coming back for more), and it has always been a good experience. By far surprising is the Cuban sandwich. Just perfect, succulent, fresh bread, mustard that pops, with just the right seasoning in the meat. Spectacular! They offer several other varieties of sandwiches, all so far have been great, certainly try the midnight sandwich for the variety. Beforehand, I had never been a fan of yucca, the starch staple of the Cubanese. But the surprising variety, including the yucca fries, serves with a wonderful lemon, garlic, butter dipping sauce, incredibly addicting, and the baked version of chopped yucca, with razor thin onions, garlic, lemon and butter---not bad at all! I love the seasoned chicken leg that they offer. It is certainly garlicky and fragrant and I come back to this one often. The classic cuban beans with rice is also well cooked and a good companion to your meal. There is a good variety of choices on this menu, all at a fantastic price, and I constantly brings my friends and family by. The seasoned "pulled pork" option was so complex and flavor and succulent, I ate this meal in silent appreciation. The drink menu is spectacular as well. So many authentic flavored mojitos, you can't go wrong! The flan is homemade, offered in several flavors, the original and guava being my favorite, with just the right amount of drizzled caramalized sauce. Dense and intensely flavored, it is a glorious dessert to finish up you meal. Such a non-assuming eatery, but very down to earth and very friendly, I would come again and again. read more

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I got the pleasure of coming out here for a UYE with a lot of people. Cuban food was not a thing where I lived up north, so I'm excited to have more of it. There were about 12 people, so with a large group our servers did an excellent job keeping everything organized, the timing on point and the flow pleasant and moving. I eagerly ordered the Lechon Asada, which is pork with 3 sides [yea, totally awesome] of yellow rice, plantains and mixed vegetables. But when it actually came out the platter was a not a huge portion like it sounded, which was great. The Pork was INCREDIBLY juicy, an acidic, onion based juice which actually made my eyes pop. I was not expecting that. Very happy with that. The plantains were unsweetened which I like, very helpful in balancing the strong meat flavor. Rice and Vegetables were perfectly fine and uneventful, which is perfect. For having so many people, the servers were always on top of us and unnoticeable, exactly how it should be. They even got us separate checks, which was a pleasant surprise. All in all a perfectly satisfying experience. When I am back in the area [as this was a bit out of the way for me coming from midtown] I will definitely return. read more

Jesus on a bicycle that Cuban was good! Listen everything that I tried was soo flavorful!!! I am not a drinker but I heard the mojito was awesome so I asked them to make me a Virgin on and that mango mojito was swanging!!!! Will be back!! read more

Cuban Diner - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

This place was great. Wonderful tasting food, inviting atmosphere, and friendly staff. Would definitely go back. They did only appear to have one server. Luckily, the place was not crowded, but I'd be interested to see how that works with a full house. read more

This is the first time in a while I ate at a restaurant that tasted like home cooking. If I was a Cuban immigrant I'd cry from the native taste. Place is very cozy and the presentation of the dishes (and even mojitos) are beautiful. Would definitely go back. read more

Cuban Diner - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

My friend invited my family to try out this restaurant. I'm not very adventurous in my dinning choice. They ran out of their famous fried chicken tonight. I had a thin steak that taste pretty good. I ordered a great cup of coffee. My son had the beef stew that's he ate in a hurry. He is usually not a big picky eater but when he ate with that speed, that dish should be good. He ordered the three leche cake which he did not think about sharing. The service was great. Sadly, I may not return since the food was not a stand out for my visit. read more

I have heard and seen this restaurant in an exhausted shopping center near the Big Chicken but never visited until last Saturday. We arrived at 6:30 and were seated at the last table available- always an encouraging sign when a restaurant, with no exterior lighting (the neon marquis is broken, the windows are shaded- if one did not know better, one would think the restaurant was closed), is packed full. We were greeted by an intoxicatingly spicy aroma and an attentive staff who kept apologizing for our wait even though we had no service issues. The food came promptly, was exceedingly flavorable, and the house wine at $15 A BOTTLE just added to the experience. As business wound down the new owner Dorian walked throughout the restaurant chatting wirth the customers. Dorian (a Cuban native) and his wife bought the Cuban Diner from longtime owner Jose last fall; by all accounts the transition has been seamless. I have seen some low review scores which might have come during the changeover but, from our experience, must have been an outlier situation. We are looking forward to returning often! read more