Had the Vaca Frita with a side of harina de maiz and maduro. I was pretty disappointed with the Vaca Frita since it was actually pretty bland and dry. Was expecting something more flavorful. The sides were good. The Harina de Maiz was my favorite just because I love grits and their take on it was great. The maduro(plantains) were sweet and juicy which I love. I guess I should have read the reviews first before I ordered since everyone seems to be raving about the burgers. Maybe if I'm ever in the area again, I would try it. But just for the steak, I'm definitely rating it a 3. I really expected more. Even just adding salt and pepper would have made it way more flavorful. Definitely willing to try it again and hopefully have a 4/5 Star on that next dish! read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

El Cubano sandwich was the bomb. Highly recommend the Yucca Fries too! Food and service was excellent!!! Highly recommend!!

When you walk in this place seems like your regular local bar, the secret is the burgers. They are amazing. I ordered the house one with fries. Next time, I will order two burgers and skip the fries. They also have about 100 beers on tap. read more

The food here is soo flavorful and filling! We had the Cuban Chop Chop and I had mine with Steak. The steak was cooked with all the right flavors and texture. The plantains were a great addition! We also tried the guava gingerale. The food came out quickly and the staff were pleasant and hospitable. I'll be back! read more

Cuban Burger - The Cuban Chop Chop with Steak - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

This place is INCREDIBLE! The burger with the egg is my personal favorite. They're so juicy and just taste really high quality. They don't let you alter the toppings, just a heads up, but it's sooooo good. read more

Was in town for a few days and decided to try CubanBurger. I ordered the pork chop chop and wow, that was amazing! Lots of flavor, hit the spot, good serving, freshly cooked. I would say it is a bit overpriced once you add protein (or double protein) but the customer service and the taste were really good. read more

Cuban Burger - Pork chop chop - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

We happened by Cuban Burger last night after my nephew's JMU graduation. Let me just say that the entire experience was a delight. The food was delicious and the staff were terrific. Great atmosphere as well. We will definitely go again when in the area. Such high recommendations from this family! read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Stopped here on our way to Nashville. Great stop. They still have their social distance protocols in place, I think. Still was only about a five minute wait on a Saturday night. Had the vaquero burger, husband had the del fuego. Both had really good flavor. Side of fries was more than enough to share. Sweet tea was great and bottomless. read more

The tastes here are very good. The beer selection is also pretty nice. What I have an issue with are the ridiculous prices in comparison with the portion provided for that price. If you were a light eater and go heavy on the beer, then the portions probably make a little bit of sense. But they don't present themselves as a bar or bar food they do so as a sandwich shop with a good bar. That's a really big difference. I probably won't be back a third time, personally. I just feel like you should treat your customers with enough respect to give them a burger or sandwich worth the $11-$14 they charge. Remember, that is with no sides. read more

Yes, we know it's not *really* Cuban, and fortunately, has no affiliation with the asshole owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Just know the burgers are 50% beef, 50% pork, and 100% freaking delicious. I had "El Hefe", done true Cuban style with some roast pork, ham, mustard and pickles. My friends loved the "Vaquero" with flank steak and chipotle mayo. Every sandwich is topped with an additional type of meat, a uniqueness I can appreciate more than just bacon or fried eggs (which you can also do, if you're boring). Don't just go for the papas fritas, either. GET THE MADUROS. They're fried plantains, which are basically bananas, only more starchy, and less sweet. They are delicious. I could eat a plate full of only those. If you're feeling like going all out and getting tipsy, there's an extensive rum menu, and even a few beers on tap. Seating isn't as cramped as what you'll see in most restaurants in the area, and even though we waited almost a half hour for what was ultimately a very casual, early dinner, it was worth it. Totally worth it. America needs more of these. read more

Ate at Cuban Burger a couple of months ago and still can't get over how awful my experience was there. I went when their burgers were 1/2 off, great deal, right? Here is my story- someone dining with me is celiac. She simply requested that the burger come out without a bun- that is it. Our waitress said that this would count as a modification to the burger, and therefore we would have to pay the full price, which was an extra $5. Initially I thought that this was a joke and laughed it off, why would not putting a bun on a burger cost an extra $5. But no, it was not a joke, Cuban Burger would not budge in making this extremely simple accommodation, and instead choose to be extremely petty and disrespectful to their customers. The waitress proceeded to get angry and annoyed that I was questioning this absurd policy. When I asked to talk to a manager about the policy of charging an extra $5 to not put a burger on a bun, the waitress refused to get the manager. She just stated that the manager would "say the same thing I am, so there is no point" and proceeded to walk away. It is also very dark inside and the air conditioning doesn't work well when it is hot. Fries also cost extra and are not included with the burgers. And the high-top chairs are extremely uncomfortable and do not have a back rest. read more

Really good burgers and absolutely recommend! My only critique, which for me is a big negative, is that all burgers are cooked well done with no option otherwise... sure, they're half ground pork but there's no more rise of food borne illness from pork than from beef, in fact pork is considered the safest meat in the US! So, like any other place that cooks meat or eggs to order put a disclaimer on your menus and let me get my burger cooked the way I want it! read more

First time here. Very helpful wait staff and she was in her game. Ordered chicarones and they came out FRESH from fryer still crackling!!! Kyle salad was great with steak. Would eat here again. read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

I stopped here for a quick lunch before heading home for Northern Virginia. I was there in mid-afternoon on a Sunday. They were not very busy. They have a limited but decent pub menu. My burger was well-cooked but juicy. I recommend CubanBurger and would like to return when I have more time to enjoy their food and drink. read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Man, the burger I had at this place was out of control.l I forgot the name of it but it was a charbroiled burger covered with crispy onions and a Friday egg. Trust me you can't go wrong with this place. I went on a Sunday afternoon during football season and the place was kind of empty. I have no idea what it's like on a weekend night. Even if you're not eating the good selection of craft beers they have on tap is probably a good enough reason to visit this place read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Yes. Yum. The menu is small and simple, like many of the menus around Harrisonburg. But the choices are numerous in burgers. I was so impressed. One downside is that the fries are not part of the meal - you have to get it separately. I got the el vaquero which has steak, onions, and aoli. It's so delicious. The burgers are cooked all the way because it has pork in it but to my surprise, I really loved it. I wish the lights were brighter and the seats were lower (I'm a shorty). I would definitely come back to this place though! Really good food. read more

Cuban Burger - El Vaquero - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Headed towards Harrisonburg, we looked for a place to get something quick like a burger and found this place... turns out that neither of us got burgers, but what we did get was amazing. I had the El Cubano and my wife had the Cuban Cheesesteak and we split the yucca app and a side of fries. The Yucca was perfectly done, dusted with Parmesan with an amazing dipping sauce. When our sandwiches came out, we both chuckled because they were massive. Massive.... Conversation came to an almost immediate end because both were great. The taste, texture- everything about them were on point. Not to overstate it, but the Cuban sandwich might be the best sandwich I've ever had (the cheesesteak was also epic but the el Cubano... sweet Jesus). The ingredients were all on point, from the crisp of the pork, to the smokiness of the ham, the crunch of the pickles and the bread.... Perfection! I live two hours away... it's not hyperbole to say that I'd be willing to take a 4 hour round trip just to have that sandwich again. Thank you Cuban Burger... thank you. read more

We are passing through town on a road trip and a just had to check this place out. We went for the food but loved everything about the place- especially the service. Any time anyone on staff walked by our table, they asked if we needed something or dropped off something requested. It's been a long time since we've enjoyed service like that! But seriously, it was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had and if you haven't been here before, I highly recommend stopping by to see for yourself. read more

Grabbed some drinks and an appetizer. Very relaxed joint with friendly servers. Definitely get some some tostones. They're garlic citrus dipping sauce is freaking fantastic. read more

I try to eat at Cuban burger every time I am in Harrisonburg. Burgers are great and the service is also excellent. Highly recommend this place. read more

John was our server and did an amazing job took care of our family of 15!! The food was amazing! We order appetizers, Cuban sandwiches and burgers and it was all delicious!!! It was great food and excellent service!! highly recommend! read more

Im so glad i drove 3 hours to this place, the owners and employees were very nice and i felt welcomed to be there the food was great and big portions for sure, i will definitely be coming back. Thanks. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Downtown Harrisonburg! I am never disappointed with anything on the menu. All the ingredients taste so fresh and amazing. If you're looking for a delicious burger, I highly recommend El Vaquero. I get the Cuban Chop Chop almost every time and try different meats with it (the pork and shrimp are fantastic!). I can promise you will never go home unsatisfied after eating at Cuban Burger! read more

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We stopped on a long drive here and had a fabulous meal that was delicious, clean, and distanced during COVID. The service was friendly and included helpful recommendations. We particularly enjoyed the cucumber jalapeño and the maduros. Definitely recommended! read more

This place is really dark on the inside I couldn't see my burger. I had asked them to cook my egg hard fried as in no runnyness and it still came runny I was beyond disgusted! I didn't even realize it until I felt something dripping down my hands. I would've noticed the egg not cooked all the way through if it wasn't so dark in there. Our waitress never came back until about 20 minutes later so I had just pulled the egg off and ate the burger. The burger was good otherwise. read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Little hole in the wall, with a cool drink menu and a cozy, galley chic look. The vaquero burger was the bomb! It's a party burger for sure! Food: As a party of six, we ordered the chicharrones (pork cracklins) the Yucca and the maduros (fried sweet plantains). These were appitizers. The yucca was fresh, but the cracklins seemed pre fabbed. The Maduros were good, but some of them seemed green (not ripe) in the center. The vaquero was uh-mazing though. This is def. One of the best burgers I have had. The rum caramelized onions and mixes of meat on a perfectly toasted bun that was fresh...wow. My little kids devoured the cuban sandwhich and it was done right. The bread was real cuban bread too. Hubby had the beef chop chop...we were not that impressed. It was about as satisfying as a burrito bowl at chipotle, but more expensive. Service: service was polite but slow. Our server spilled a glass if water onto two of my boys. Then he forgot to bring the maduros, so we got an appitizer at the end of out meal. Mistakes happen, but at the very least they should have given us the maduros for free. Overall, yes, come by and eat a vaquero. Damn good stuff! Drink menu is da bomb! Very cozy for a dinner date and drinks. If you are looking for authetic cuban food that is not americanized, go elsewhere. read more

Cuban Burger - Nice to find one of these outside of Florida! - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Passing through, headed South on I-81, we stopped for supper amid the 'Rona. Tables all distanced and staff wearing masks. Not a bright, sunny cafe, but instead a little dark, a little banged-up, a little bit of a dive you might say... perfect. 80's/90's music playing. Our waitress was attentive, helpful and upbeat. My partner chose the classic Cuban sandwich, which he rated as "pretty good." (disclosure: we are spoiled with a fantastic local cuban restaurant, to which we compare all others) The sandwich was well prepared, and the side of fries were crispy and hot. The waitress brought some garlicky mayo sauce and a spicy tomato-based aioli which both complimented fries quite well; the ketchup was ignored. HA! I ordered the chop chop with pork. YUM. Layers of white rice, black beans, chopped romaine, tomato - then topped with the crispy Cuban-style pulled pork. All finished with the two aforementioned sauces. Only criticism: the sauces were applied too liberally, and that's just too much mayo in one sitting! Made the dish feel heavier than it should, but the flavors were great. We split a side of maduros, which were coarse salted. They were very ripe so the sweet salty vibe was on point. We did get charged $6 for two glasses of club soda; that's rare & annoying - we would have ordered tap water otherwise. Overall very happy we stopped here; highly recommend. read more

My son and I were checking out a resort near by this town. We stopped at a bottle shop and when we asked for a place to eat the gentleman recommended this restaurant. I checked out their menu and decided to try it. It's a little dark when you walk in. There are two parts to the restaurant-on one side is a bar, the other side is the restaurant. The restaurant has about 10 tables. They were half full when we arrived and totally full when we left. We were seated quickly. The menu was full of great offerings so it was hard to choose. They had a great list of beers on tap also. I chose the Cuban Cheesesteak. My sandwich came and it looked simple but delicious. Instead of shaved meat it had thick slices of flank steak. The beef was juicy and had a grilled flavor. It was cooked perfectly. The cheese was gooey and stretchy like it should be on a Cheesesteak. What really made the sandwich over the top was the aoili. Oh. My. Goodness. I don't know what was in it but it was delicious. You could have put it on anything and it would have been delicious. It was tangy in a good way. The sandwich was a good size. I ate every bite. We decided last minute to order fries. They gave us a big portion of thin and perfectly cooked and salted fries. Our server was excellent and she was extremely nice. She answered all of our questions and made great recommendations. This place is in Virginia but I would drive back just to eat here. read more

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4 words: In-cre-di-ble! This place is a hidden gem in Harrisonburg. The decor both I side and out is simple because they put a their efforts into the tastiest cuban influenced menu around. Great waite staff, fast service, and, of course, a finger licking, lip smacking, keep it coming menu. read more

THESE PEOPLE ARE HORRENDOUS! Walk in vaccinated without a mask (as per the law) and you will get kicked out. Yet, somehow, you're in the "safe zone" when you sit down at your table? How does that even make sense? Jake and I know that restaurants can ask for you to wear a mask even with a vaccine, but the issue of the whole thing is how they handled it. They IMMEDIATELY kicked us out and made us feel that we weren't customers, but rather an annoyance. Used to come here 3 times a week with a large family and will NEVER return. So sad to see this place adopt such insane ideology and aggression. read more

Well, it's definitely authentic, it's hot as balls inside and humid. Cuban sandwich was on point, fries +$3, but the amount of fries they give you is a meal in itself. Service was good, good food, but where they lost me was the bill. They charged me $7 & $8 a pint! Just to give you a frame of reference, Manhattan, most expensive place to buy a beer in America, $8/14 oz. glass. Harrisonburg, VA, they will throw in another 2 oz. lol. Get over yourself Cuban burger. read more

It's Cuban food and it's damn good, right out of a food truck at the local breweries. The bowls are fantastic, featuring rice, beans, platanos, and either steak or pork. The steak sandwich reminds me of my times eating with my family or of the restaurants in New Jersey. I haven't gotten to the other items yet and will update it as I do. read more

loved it. Great cuban sandwich...awesome pulled pork sandwich also.. Carmel Flan was great. will be back

Eclectic little spot with great food plenty to drink from the bar and some amazing service. Folks here are really cool and laid back. We tried the Cuban Chop, pulled pork sandwich and the Pan con lechon or crispy pulled pork. Lordy each better than the other. Chop chop with flank steak edges out the others by a whisker. The dessert options was a grand total of 1 but what the heck that rocked as well. We will find a way to show up here again, don't know when or how but we will. read more

Cuban Burger - Cuban Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Their cuban chop chop is delicious! Their guava drink is too, although very expensive. I would love to try their burgers but they all have pork :(. Would love an alternative for that! read more

We've been here a few times and the food has always been pretty good. Last time in we had the Cubano, el Vaquero and the Buenos Dias. I ate the el Vaquero and it was outstanding, so tasty as it had the perfect combination of flavors going on between the burger, aioli and caramelized onions. The Buenos Dias was also enjoyed, great egg and bacon. The Cuban sandwich was well presented but a little on the dry side. My only knock is these sandwiches should come with a small order of fries or chips and not a $4 upcharge. The waitress also very disinterested; she took our order and brought it to us and then the bill, but never checked on us to see if it was ok or we needed anything which we did. All in all a very solid place to grab a bite. read more

Unfortunately, the experience at Cuban Burger has gone downhill over the several years that I have tried them. It was a family favorite for quite awhile, but the quality of the food has changed, and not to our liking. That said, the Cuban Chop Chop remains delicious. read more

Solid meat + rice or bread Cuban basics and sides with a homestyle feel. They use a pretty good crusty bread for their sandwiches. The tart Ceasar Kale salad made for a nice slaw for the sandwich. Spice levels could have been amped up a bit. read more

The food was very good. The atmosphere was pleasant, except for the amount of flies in the place, not sure how the health department allows that! The wait staff and host were nice but not much personality. Could be a great place and even with the negatives, we'll probably give it another try at some point. Had very high expectations and was let down... read more

First time here and went for lunch on a Sunday. Wasn't busy yet and we had great service while we were there! Everything on the menu looked so good that it was hard to choose, but I love a traditional Cuban so that's what I went with. It was awesome and I loved the bread they used, too. When you get fries, there's a ton, so perfect to share with someone else. The Cuban soda was also great ! Definitely recommend eating here! read more

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