The lunch brisket bowl was delightful. For only 13 dollars it was a filling bowl that exceeded expectations

I have come here several times. My family is from Cuba, and I grew up on home-cooked Cuban food. Cubano has been the closest I've found to authentic. Unfortunately, this last time was disappointing. First, they lost their liquor license, so forget the mojitos, daiquiris, or even a beer. The most iconic Cuban meal is "ropa vieja," which we ordered. It is shredded beef, rice, black beans, and "maduros" (fried plantains). Unfortunately, the beef was cooked in way too much canned tomato sauce. It did not taste authentic at all. Still good, but disappointing. The only person working was the bartender, which slowed service. He was nice, and fortunately for us, many people came in and left when they found out they could not order drinks. Otherwise, the service would have been really bad. The music was great as they played all Cuban music, which I love. Overall, I feel like this place may not be around much longer, which is a shame. The food is still good, but they are starting to cut corners, and without the liquor license, it's clear that they are not going to get folks to stay. read more

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This place is perfect for when you want a home cooked meal but don't feel like cooking. It's delicious, consistent, and family owned which adds to the authentic feel. I've been trying to get my hands on their ceviche but it's only available on the weekends and tends to sell out quick! So if you want that, don't wait until Sunday LOL. Overall, great restaurant. read more

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First, you must try the 4 Leches cake here - chef's kiss! The place has a warm, lively vibe with floral decor and friendly staff. Went for dinner with a big group of friends and had such a great time! The staff were super friendly and handled our large table easily. The food came out hot and fast - everyone liked what they ordered and I was able to try a bite of half the menu. The drinks were only average and lacked presentation. I thought the food was solid, but no standouts except for the 4 Leches cake - I would come back just for that! read more

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Great service, mojitos, and happy hour specials! Was able to sit at the bar for a quick weekday happy hour meal. The bartender/host was super nice and gave great food recs and makes a great mojito. The mojito even came with fresh sugarcane which is hard to come by. For food, I tried the garlic shrimp, AREPITAS, and spanish omelet which all came out fast, hot, and tasted delicious. Highly recommend visiting! read more

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I loved the Silver Spring location and wasn't sure this could live up to that, but the food is just as good as ever. There's only one server, and he gets busy, so tip him well. (And they do have their liquor license back.) highly recommended: the vaca frita. read more

Bethesda, MD Come try out @CubanosBethesda for Authentic Cuban Cuisine and the coziest dining experience! The owner is so welcoming, you'll feel like home My favorites were the La Passion, Empanadas, Lechon, & Coconut Flan! What we ordered~ ‍La Passion Hey mambo ‍Double mojito Ponche de cesar Empanadas fe picodillo Platano Rolls Lechon Rabo Encendido Coconut Flan read more

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We were looking for a last-minute place to enjoy Valentine celebration. We found this hole in the wall place and it was a fantastic experience. Very crowded & reminded me a little of New York City but this sits in North Bethesda. Tables end to end, all full and a little live music in the background. The food was outstanding highly recommend the.Picadera Cubana - it will easily serves 2! Steak, chorizo, shrimp, fried yucca, chicken and calamari in a rich sauce. Great taste! Reservations for Cubano's can be made on Open Table. read more

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Where We Bout To Eat At Like | Follow | Share This is @cubanosbethesda Bethesda,MD If you are looking for good Cuban food, look no further! Cubano's is serving authentic Cuban food and providing one of the best Latin dining experiences you'll have! The food is absolutely amazing and the crafted cocktails can fix the worst of days! And the service is top tier! Stop in for lunch and take part of their amazing lunch specials or dine in for dinner! It's the perfect place for friends to catch up or enjoy a family feast! And don't forget, tell them Dani sent ya!!! #cubanos #cubanosbethesda #cubanrestaurants #atasteofcuba #bethesdarestaurants #itsdgl #danigirlliving #boujiebudgetblogger read more

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The restaurante is well decorated and does well bringing a Cuban accent with details, pictures and some rustic furniture. The service was good and they are not all over you, they give you your space to think, eat, digest and finish your meal. The taste was really good. I ordered to start my meal some empanadas with a homemade garlic/cilantro side sauce and it was on point. As main dish I had chicken soup with a side of Tostones. The soup was really good and its not a pre- made version. Its homemade. The tostones fried just right. Finally a small Cuban coffee "cortadito", needless to say was the right choice. read more

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Friend & I had lunch here. Our first time. It doesn't look it from the outside, but it's very nice inside. We both had the vegan bowl with lots of veggies with plantains plus rice & beans. We both enjoyed the nice flavors. Lots of options for lunch. Good service. Hope to take my husband there for dinner. read more

Authentic Cuban food nestled in a quaint spot. The food was on point. Ropa vieja all the way. The drinks were good and the service was very quick. This is a definite place to go over and over again. read more

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This is such a pleasant surprise. A friend invited me out and it's been so long since I had Cuban food so I was very excited and they lived up to all my expectations. We went on a Thursday which turns out to be the day they have happy hour all night. Those mojitos are top notch. We started with a mini Cuban sandwich, the octopus, empanadas and shrimp which were all so full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I got the shrimp plate with bean and plantains and the beans are excellent. The food was so good I had to come back the next Thursday with my man. Excellent food and even better service. Definitely check them out read more

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I order food for pick up and when I got there they told me there is a different owner and didn't give me the food!!

What an amazing little restaurant tucked away in Bethesda. My husband came across Cubanos when he ordered delivery and loved it so much, we had to try it in person. We've actually been several times now and each time, the food is absolutely delicious. We've tried everything from the empanadas, the lunch snapper (Varadero), the dinner whole fried snapper, the seafood soup (Caldoso de Mar), the steak and Cuban sandwich, to the croquettes. Of everything we tried, the croquettes were my least favorite but they were still tasty. The soup was fantastic. It kind of reminds me of a bouillabaisse, but maybe even better. The snapper lunch dish and the whole fried snapper are delicious. Both are served with this decadent coconut rice that almost tastes too good to eat. The sandwiches were outstanding. Crunchy bread on the outside, with soft fresh bread on the inside, packed with meats and dipping sauce. And in case you saved room for dessert, you have to try the quatros Leches. Everything about the food was amazing and worth coming back for. The ambience is great. You walk in to this small restaurant and feel like you're transported to a tiny Cuban cafe. The walls are decorated top to bottom with different wall papers or decorative art. I love that in the background, there's great music playing but at a very manageable decibel, so that you can still talk and hear one another easily. The service was great. Our waiters have always been attentive and made great recommendations as to what to try. I look forward to going back and trying something new, though I love what we've had so far and would be absolutely happy ordering those again too. read more

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First of all, we made a reservation for 630, coming from Gaithersburg. as soon as we got there, the restaurant was closed, we will think about going to another Cuban restaurant read more

Saw their promotion for the Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week. There were just four patrons for weekday lunch. The three-course came with: 1. Three pieces Big Tequenos (instead of five pieces on the regular menu). 2. Arepa (the bun; not the Burger). 3. Cuban Flan (to choose vanilla or coconut). The decorations and table settings looked pleasant. The food quality was above average. The service was quick and professional. Highly recommended. read more

I wanted to love this place. You ain't foolin' my Latin taste buds if you don't come correct though . . . I was disappointed with the avocado salad. It was pretty basic, and I needed more flavah, more avocado, less brown salad bits in my salad. Not a good start. The frituras are good tho, 4 starts, whether it's empanandas or any other fried comestibles. Ask for extra creamy sauce to dip them thangs. If you're set on trying this spot, I'd stick to frituras and Cuban coffee. Our server was kind. read more

I've been trying to find Cuban food since Cuban Corner in Rockville closed. I'm sorry but I have to say this was verrrryyy disappointing. I had Arroz Con Pollo and it was horrible! The rice was overcooked, the chicken was dried out and the dish was completely under seasoned. I will not revisit read more

Our party of four came here on a cool Sunday for a nice and easy dinner. The experience was great and the food was delicious! We ordered the three entrees and one of the entree had enough portion for two. Big entree - Picadera Cubana $60: as you can see from the second picture attached below, this big oval dish had everything. The sauce below the meat and yuca and fries were amazing! The beans and rice that came it was complemented the meats really well! The yuca and the calamari were definitely my favorite part of this dish. For $60, it's definitely on point. Ropa Vieja - $28: this shredded beef over a bed of rice is pretty good! The beef is marinated well. Unfortunately, the serving size is a bit underwhelming. A+ for taste, C- for size. Not included in the picture is the $28 Lechon. This slow roasted pork dish is essentially the shredded pork version of Ropa Vieja. The seasoning and sauce aren't as heavy as Ropa Vieja, so this dish is light in terms of flavor. But, the taste was still great. Service: it was good! Our waters were constantly refilled and the staff was nice. $127ish post tax is not bad for a good meal for four people in Bethesda! Music is a bit loud, but the two babies slept through it. read more

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This is an awesome Cuban restaurant in Bethesda. I enjoyed everything I had here. The croquetas were crispy and I liked the sauce they came with. The arepitas de lechon were good too. It was like a crispy fried thick taco with toppings. The chargrilled octopus was cooked well. My favorite was the caraminola. I never had this dish before so I was pleasantly surprised. It was crispy and fried on the outside and the inside was filled with tomato sauce and meat so it wasn't dry. The mojitos here were also great. The service was good and I liked the cozy atmosphere. read more

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Loved my experience at Cubano's! The food was delicious and the service was just as great. Our waiter not only helped us navigate the menu but also shared a bit about the restaurant's family history, which made the visit even more special. The coconut rice and chicken were definite highlights, so flavorful. The restaurant itself is cute and welcoming. Will definitely be back! Pictures taking too long to load read more

Food doesn't get better than this! The Camarones al ajilllo, Rabo encendido, and the plátano rolls are just too good!!

We enjoyed everything: the starter, entrees, and desserts. Service was excellent; we had a main waiter and another kid who helped out. It was a nice vibe for a Valentines dinner. The live musician, the cozy environment and a good crowd all made for a nice first experience at Cubano's. read more

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I came here on a Monday evening with a few friends. The restaurant is a-bit small but it wasn't too busy so it wasn't too bad. The foods are mixes of good and average. The epanadas and Le chon was great but the burger & Cubano is sort of dry. The happy hour Sangria is great, it wasn't top shelf stuff but wasn't terrible and for $5 it was a great deal. I'd come back but probably only for snacks and drinks. read more

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Went here 7/24/23 with my homegirl around 6:30pm. We sat at the bar and was serviced by Julio M who was amazing btw. We were the only ones in the restaurant until about 30 minutes prior to departure. The offer happy hour 3pm to 6pm. It's street parking. I started off with Cuban Pina Colada and my homegirl got Tito's straight. Baby I was babysitting my drink. Finally a drink that I can taste the alcohol. Food wise I got the Platano rolls. I could only eat one. It was so filling. As an entree I got the palomillo steak with spinach, rice, black beans and my friend ordered the soup of the day under starters. The soup of the day was flavorful but yet light. The steak wasn't as tender as I like but than again I ordered medium well. The rice was buttery and seasoned. The black beans were seasoned well. The spinach was garlicky. Highly recommend this spot. The ambiance gave Cuba. Honestly I don't know what restaurants in Cuba look like but if I had to guess I think it looked like the decor of the restaurant. Beautiful. read more

Fried pork belly and a vodka wiht soda. AWESOME!! Very welcoming and accommodating. Totally recommend! read more

Cubano’s - Fried pork belly with yuca and black beans. With a vodka soda. Absolutely delicious. Recommend! - Cuban Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I was not impressed by the food . Doubt very much it's Cuban - the chicken was grilled and a whole load of lemon juice on it - calling it lemon chicken . Nice ambiance , food average . read more

Friendly people and decent food. Cuban sandwich had hardly any pork was almost all ham. No draft beers, unfortunately. Pretty good Mojito.

We took advantage of happy hour to put together a nice spread. Sangrias got us started in fine fashion. A generous pour with just the right blend of fruit to wine. Then a mini Cuban sandwich brought three small flavorful bites of pork and sauce. The reduced price reflected a smaller portion than the full priced version so not really much of a savings. Then on to arepitas de lechon. Pork on top of bread base with onions and flavorings. Really good. Gambas al ajillo was a winner. 4 large shrimp in this decadent butter garlic sauce. The 4th pick was empanadas de picadillo. Pork and olives inside deep fried casing. Flavor was there, but I am not a deep frier advocate for health reasons. Still a really nice night out at a reasonable price. read more

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Sub par Cuban food not terrible Just not my favorite Went there after a year of seeing it pop up on my Ig. Cuban sandwich and the Papas Rellenas Wich is mashed potato ball stuffed with ground beef all very good read more

Cubano’s - Papas Rellenas stuffed mashed with ground beef - Cuban Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Let's me start by saying you guys have the best piña colada's if the food taste as good as the drinks I would've given this place a 5 start but sadly it did not meat my expectations. The tucán con mojo was more of yuca with tomato soup, the yuca ball was not Fully heated. The ropa vieja was super dry with a pinch of rice, beans had some Flavor but again did not Meat my expectation. The waiter asked us if the food was good here I had to be honest but I wish I could say I enjoyed every bite but once again for the amount this restaurant charged they should def look into fixing some of the plates and their ingredients. I will be back to enjoy some pina coladas for sure. I'll have to pass on any foods here. read more

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Lovely hole in the wall spot with good service, cute decorated interior. Had a mojito while waiting for the food. For apps we tried the croquetas de jamón serrano which were good, and some squid. For my entree ordered the palomilla steak which was delicious. They let me sub out the plantain for a side salad since I'm not a fan of those. The portion was a good size, had to take the rest home. We ordered a bottle of Malbec to pair with our food, only downside was they didn't have an extensive wine list. I'd definitely come back. read more

The question is, would I go back or recommend Cubano's...NO. Food was ok but the service was non existent. Two employees present but too busy on their phones to pay attention to us. Took the order, brought the order then never saw them again except to bring the check. Very disappointing. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! We came for my birthday and I couldn't be more happy. The Camarones al ajillo was flavorful and the ceviche was as well. I am definitely coming back (a few more times) to try everything on the menu. Definitely a 10/10 read more

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We bought a coupon for Cubanos and went to the Bethesda location after finding the Silver Spring restaurant closed. They would not honor the coupon and were haughty. GOOD RIDDANCE. Two out of three restaurant failures, including the Maple Lawn restaurant. read more

Was my grandma cooking?! Food literally tasted like a home cooked meal. I feel like the menu lacked variety, it was about 2 to 3 options within the same meat category. Menu was one page long, no pictures, dish names in spanish with description in english. Kids menu had 4 options available and 4 juices that they could pick from. Service was speedy and the staff were friendly. Mojitos were really good but no flavor variety, only the original mojito. Juices tasted like they were freshly squeezed!! Overall good experience. read more

Food and drinks are great. It's pretty easy to get a table here but that could just be that it's a newer addition in Bethesda. They have all day happy hour on Thursdays. Cozy spot and good waitstaff. read more

Lovely place. Food was authentic and delicious. If you miss Cuban food, this is the place.

The place looks basic just walking by, don't be mistaken, the food is delicious!! We stopped here because we like to try to restaurants every week. We tried the mojito which was good and almost left because we didn't think we wanted anything on the menu. We looked it over twice and decided to just try the empanadas. We ended up staying ordering 2 more appetizers and one of their recommended main dishes. We didn't want to leave!! We will be back soon for sure!! read more

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