Better food than many places in Miami The traditional lechón…read morewas epic Yuca fries 10/10 Mojito was great with lots of fresh mint Wish we lived closer!!

Cuban Diner caught my attention because I saw an ad for them on social media. Despite it being a…read morebit farther than our typical distance threshold, we decided to take our son and my in-laws out for a good Cuban lunch last weekend, and thankfully it did not disappoint. As a first generation Cuban-American born and raised in Miami and married to a Cuban man, I am happy to report that Cuban Diner is the real deal. This is authentic Cuban food that is as good as the Cuban food easily found all over Miami. We started with croquetas and mariquitas. I ordered the bistec empanizado, hubby ordered the vaca frita, my son ordered the ropa vieja, my MIL orders the palomilla, and my FIL ordered a papa rellena and tamal along with a natural guava juice. We all shared bites of our plates with each other and everyone agreed that everything was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the vaca frita, so I stole a good bit from hubby and I also loved my FIL's guava juice. Service was good, but we got there shortly after opening so we had the place to ourselves. We noticed as it got busier, service definitely slowed considerably, but there was only one server for the whole place and one more handling to go orders. The one server did a fantastic job despite being the only one for multiple tables, but I did notice one couple left in frustration when they were not attended in a timely manner. I loved that they offer a total of 3 sides with the entrees, so you don't have to compromise on sides. I really enjoyed our meal and will be back to try more things on their menu soon. I definitely recommend Cuban Diner, but urge you to pack your patience if you go when there is a crowd. The good news is that the food will be well worth the wait!

An absolute must if you have not already been. These pies are amazing. Packed full of ingredients…read more Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. Keep in mind the large pies take about 2 hrs to bake. Worth the wait!

Got the 6 inch classic chicken pot pie just to try it. It was good but I don't think it was…read moreoutstanding. Probably wouldn't go again but glad I tried it as I always see it in Marietta square.