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    Cubanito Express

    4.5 (140 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Dennis P.

    This place is a hidden gem. The food here is delicious *chef's kiss*. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the people that work here are amazing. It really shows how much they care about their food through their cooking. The sauces, fire. The sandwiches, to die for. I would eat here every single day if I could. Five stars all around . Will probably be returning here so often that they'll have a seat reserved for me next to the window.

    James G.

    Recently found myself in Chicago for work and was in the mood for Cuban food. I'm originally from Miami so am usually extremely picky when it comes to Cuban. What an awesome surprise! Great sandwich shop that also has a few main dishes. The media noche was perfect and the got the bread right (those who know...know). The yuca was perfect and served with ajo. They even had the materva soda I grew up drinking. Can't wait to be back!!

    Keep in mind the sandwich did not look this way when served I only did it for the picture $12.99
    Kaii K.

    First time trying this spot seen the reviews figure why not give it a shot? I had the Cubanito Express cost $12.99 and a side order of sm Puerto Rican rice for $5.00. I thought it be much more tasteful, the bread was kind of soggy but the Puerto Can rice was the most appealing to me. So that is why I was only able to give 3 stars

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    Jorge P.

    I always drive by this place wanting to give it a try and yesterday I did... it did not disappoint. Tasted and felt pretty authentic, makes up for the price of what you pay for. You'll definitely be full after having a meal from here. There was not one bad part of my first time being at Cubanito Express. Friendly staff, felt like a family vibe and they had authentic Cuban/PR drinks on hand. Loved that because it's hard to find some of these drinks. I ordered the Cubanito Express with tostones on the side and I will order that next time I go in as well. I live nearby so I plan on being back soon! Thank you Cubanito for the great experience! Personal Review: 9.1/10

    Cubano sandwich

    Love the cubano sandwich here. I stop in every time I'm in the neighborhood. They're always quick, so don't let the limited seating discourage you. They also have about 6 sauce options.

    Steak jibarito with Puerto Rican rice.
    Victoria V.

    Came across Cubanito Express while browsing on the local picks on Yelp. So happy that I found this hidden gem close to home. Located on the busy streets of Harlem Avenue on the outskirts of Riverside, this family own restaurant is a must to stop at. Street parking is available, but it can get congested since it's a main street and a train frequents nearby. But don't let it deter you. We went just after lunch on a Sunday, so parking wasn't bad at all. It looks like most orders are to go but they do have a small dining area too. The restaurant is clean, but small. So not a good idea for huge parties. Alissa took my order and she was a delight. Very sweet and friendly. I order the lechon sandwich and 3 empanadas. Wow was that lechon so, so good! Perfectly roasted, shredded, and seasoned with so much flavor. Sandwiched between lightly toasted bread and accompanied with tomato and homemade mayo. This was the sandwich I was searching for! The empanadas were a delight too. The ham and cheese were filled with cubes of ham and lots of cheese surrounded by a crisp crunchy shell. The guava and cheese was my favorite for dessert! It can't get any better than sweet guava with creamy cream cheese. We weren't a fan of the ground beef though. It had a weird after taste. My sister ordered a steak jibarito that came with Puerto Rican Rice, and an order of tostones. The steak was tender, juicy and delicious! The rice was well seasoned and the tostones could use a little less of the salty seasoning. Although the garlic mayo that came with the appetizer made up for it. Customer service was great and food is hot and made to order. Will definitely be back to try many more items on the menu.

    First time trying the food and will definitely be back! Jackie took our order and was the sweetest. I had the Pollo Encebollado which was excellent and our group split a plantain sample platter- could not rave more about how everything tasted. The food was great and it came in big portions for a reasonable price. Looking forward to eating here again!

    Omg so good  My favorite place I like to show off to friends when In The area

    Delicious!!! Always so good. Never a bad experience. Love to brag about coming here. Good spot to try if you haven't

    Cubano sandwich & French Fries
    Samantha P.

    Cute spot close to the train in Riverside. We ordered a Cuban Sandwich, plantain chips with garlic dipping sauce, ropa vieja empanadas and a mango shake. Everything was authentic and very good. The sandwich was quite large with a lot of great quality meats served really fresh & hot. The bread was nice and toasted, but not too hard. The restaurant was very clean.

    Jessica L.

    We were grabbing late dinners and decided to stop by Cubanito Express very close to their closing time. The staff were super friendly and even gave us a bunch of free empanadas and plantains to try. I ordered the Cubanito Express sandwich, which is steak, ham, fried egg, mozzarella cheese with veggies. I wasn't expecting it to be this good! I would recommend trying Cubanito Express. I'll definitely be back to try more things off their menu!

    Cafe con leche - iced
    Livvy O.

    This has been on my "to try" list for a while. I don't know what took me so long, but you've gotta run to this place, everything was delicious! I got the Cubano which has been hard finding a good one in the suburbs, but this spot has it down! I got the yucca fries with garlic sauce, soo good and my partner got the jibarito that he said was really good too! I tried some of his Puerto Rican rice too and that was really good too. After I was done eating, I wanted to get a cafe con leche to go and they ended up giving it to me on the house! I was shocked, that was really nice of them! Great customer service and very friendly. The cafe con leche was bomb too! The only con is there isn't much indoor seating, but it was nice out and they have outdoor seating on the side. Will definitely be going back and spreading the word about them.

    Ropa vieja Empanada
    Ana M.

    I had no idea I had such an authentic Cuban restaurant in the area, I'm so happy I found it. The only thing I didn't like was the ropa vieja empanada, it was super dry and not what I was expecting. I did however love the cubanito express , it was so flavorful and rich. I added the green hot sauce and it paired so well with it. I also ordered the cafe con leche iced and it was the best iced coffee, it actually tastes like coffee but wasn't bitter. The servers were very kind and welcoming. The place is small and difficult to find parking, and the seats are not comfortable the tables are too tall for the seats. Next time I will order out. Over all, I will definitely be coming back!

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    One of my favorite lunch places in Berwy. Consistent flavors and Delicious food. Sweet staff. Tostones are a must.

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    They have consistently good Cuban food, I like to go there with friends visiting the area.

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    Yum...must try this location food had that home taste with quality . Will be back to try more of their menu

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    The food is delicious! Empanadas, sandwiches, rice- all of it! Highly recommend this family owned small business!

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