I finally had the chance to try Elisa's after hearing good things, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the ropa vieja, and it reminded me of a really well-made pot roast that's been braised until it's fall-apart tender. It paired perfectly with the rice and beans. What impressed me the most wasn't actually the beef, it was the congrí. I honestly expected the rice and beans to be more of a filler side, but they were packed with flavor and were enjoyable all on their own. To me, that's the sign of a kitchen that pays attention to every component on the plate instead of focusing only on the main entrée. That's something I really appreciate. A great meal isn't just about one standout item. Every component should be seasoned and prepared with the same level of care, and Elisa's does exactly that. The food isn't trying to reinvent Cuban cuisine or impress you with flashy presentation. They're simply focused on making authentic, delicious food consistently, and it shows. The interior was beautiful, the portions were satisfying, the prices were reasonable, and the service was excellent. There are several other dishes I already want to come back and try, which says a lot after just one visit. If they continue serving food with this level of consistency, Elisa's will definitely become a regular stop for us. read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - Ropa Vieja - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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First visit was great Second visit was one of the worst meals ive ever had food was old and i dont mean from earlier that day probably maybe 2 days old The entire food plate was cold The Sandwich had only one little piece of meat on it I told 2 of the wait staff and I could tell that I wasnt the only person to say something and got no comment from the mgmnt. Bill was over 35 dollars and with tip I left 40 because the servers were not the ones responsible. Ihave travelled all over the world and I thought the worst food was in England and these were some of the nicest restaurants there but I was wrong read more

Elisa's Cuban Cuisine 2627 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 #tonylameats I've been wanting to try @Elisa's Cuban Cuisine ever since they were operating as a food truck, but never got the chance. Now that they have an official brick & mortar location, it was the perfect time to finally check them out! My first impressions? The dining area is absolutely beautiful and full of character. Definitely worth seeing for yourself. Now let's get to the food: - Pork Skins - Crispy and light! - Beef Empanadas - Juicy, flavorful, and even better dipped in their homemade sauces. - Ham Croquettes - Imagine a fried cheese stick with more texture and crunch. One of my favorites! - Chicken Wings - Fried and seasoned to perfection. Another favorite from the table. - El Cubano - Roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard pressed between Cuban bread. A classic done right. - Pan Con Bistec - Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles on pressed Cuban bread. Packed with flavor in every bite. - Cuban Flan - Absolutely TO DIE FOR! Easily one of my top 5 favorite desserts of all time. If you've been looking for authentic Cuban food in Baton Rouge, this spot deserves a visit. Safe to say I'll be pulling back up again soon. Tonylameats Approved read more

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We went to opening day of Elisa's Cuban sit down location (on Sherwood) We had eaten at their food truck and were super excited to try the sit down It did not disappoint!!!! Oh my goodness I cannot wait to go back and try everything I had the picadiilo. Amazing!!! The black beans have a delicious flavor, almost smoky. The rice is cooked perfectly. And the sweet plantains are a great pairing. My husband ordered the chicken cordon blue. It came with chickpeas and tostones. All of it was very delicious. The chicken was so flavorful and that crust was great! We ordered the churros for dessert. I will go back, just for this. I needed coffee to go with it but was so focused i didn't even think about it until it was gone Crunchy, but soft, fried perfectly. The filling was perfect. Def order these!!!! I hope they see huge success the service is top notch and the food will have you moaning and wanting more read more

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We have dined at Elisa's twice now and the service and food have been great! The interior is very nice and modern and not too loud when busy. We love Cuban food but have only been able to get it in Miami so having a Cuban restaurant in town has been awesome! Definitely check them out for a change of pace. read more

I love the ambience of this place... hand painted murals, beautiful lighting, tile floors, great music. My husband has the Cuban sandwich (great) and I had the snapper. I think some kind of sauce would have been good on it, because it came with a lot of white rice and tostones, both of which aren't too flavorful. I'm looking forward to going back and getting one of the slow roasted pork dishes. Y'all- let's keep this place in business! Our side of toe read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - Interior - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Ambiance, Service & Food=10/10 I get excited with trying something different and I will be back. The seafood soup was my favorite. I also had the Cuban tamales. I liked the sauce that came on the side with it. Almost asked for extra. read more

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TLDR: I enjoyed everything except the rice and the Flan -- these are what really influenced my rating. I will probably go back at some point and give them another try. I do believe it takes more than once to get a solid opinion and I'll update my review after that if possible. If you like Cuban food, or are just curious, give this restaurant a try. Detailed review below. If there's a Cuban restaurant nearby I am going to try it. Growing up in a Cuban family in Key West, this is my comfort food. Yes, I make several of the dishes at home from time to time but, let's face it, having someone else cook for you is awesome. Usually we drive to Kenner or Lafayette to get good Cuban food so I was excited to try Elisa's. First, the ambiance and staff. We loved the interior decor. The wall art is amazing and the restaurant has a cool vibe. There are many booths and then a few tables as well as seating at the bar. Everyone was friendly and we were greeted promptly. Our waiter Ryan was very friendly and attentive and he shared some of his favorites and recommendations from the menu, which is nice if you are not familiar with the dishes. We were also visited by Alejandro who wanted to make sure everything was going well. It was quiet when we got there but picked up as the time went on. They do not have their license to serve alcohol yet but it is coming. In the meantime they have a nice non-alcoholic Pina Colada. Oh, and FYI, they bring you chicharrones to the table instead of bread or chips. For our appetizers we went with Tostones Rellenos (wanted ham but I think we got tuna), Croquetas (chicken and ham), and Empanadas. They were all done well, and the flavors were good. It was a little hard to tell the chicken from the ham with the croquetas but they were still tasty. For entrees we went with some of the more traditional dishes. In my opinion Picadillo and Cerdo Asada are usually a good way to judge the quality of Cuban cooking. On the pork dish my husband substituted Maduros for the Yuca and the sweet plantains were delicious. Overall the main dishes hit the spot. My only real complaint is that the Moros y Cristianos were made with Basmati rice instead of long grain white rice. We asked about this and were told something about them ordering or receiving the wrong rice. If this is true I hope they correct it. We've never had this dish made like that before and did not care for it. It got a little better once mixed with the Picadillo (which was very good by itself) but still the texture was just weird. For dessert we wanted Tres Leches and Flan but they were out of the Tres Leches. Sadly, the Flan was a complete fail. I have eaten a ton of this dish since childhood, and even make it at home, and I am not sure I would even call what we were served flan. It didn't look right once served and the texture was almost like bread. It should be rich and creamy with a light caramel top to it. My husband commented that the caramel tasted burnt but I couldn't really eat enough to verify that. We also ordered Cuban Tamales and Pasteles de Guayaba con Queso to take home. Now, I know that food is different when not eaten fresh, and personally I don't care for Tamales, but these were flavorful. Husband wouldhave preferrred more meat in the tamale itself -- not sure about the pork on the side. Tamales vary across countries and regions so you may have to adjust your expectations if you have not had Cuban tamales before. The the Pasteles must have been ordered from someplace... they were ok, didn't really taste the queso. Wouldn't order them again. read more

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My favorite thing about the brick and mortar is the decor. It's so cute and cozy and transports you to another place. The service was also very good! I liked the complimentary chicharrones that were served. I can't rate cocktails as they were note quite ready to serve them when we went. The food was good. Some elements I really loved and some things were just ok. The moros (beans and rice) were on the bland and dry side. The fried chicken was a little underwhelming and perhaps over-fried for my liking. I'm not saying I want raw chicken; it was a little bit dry and dark. We did really like the empanadas and the accompanying sauce. The server mentioned the owners of Blue Agave either own the place or are in charge--which only concerns me from a "chain-y" (potentially quality) standpoint. I hope the food truck folks are still involved. There are several other menu items we would like to try so we do plan to go back. Definitely worth another visit. read more

Been seeing this pop up a lot but they are usually downtown. Excited that the new restaurant on Sherwood is opening soon. But decided to try for lunch today. Was definitely NOT disappointed. Service was amazing. Ate my sandwich on my tailgate and loved every bite. Can't wait for the new restaurant to open! read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - Cuban sammich and mango juice - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The food truck was sold along with the name and is now a cute diner located 2627 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Service is good. Place is super clean. Was about 80% full Staff was efficient and food was prepared quickly but if you were expecting the old Elisa's Cuban, this wasn't it. First of all, it's not real Cuban bread. It has to be real Cuban bread not French bread pressed like a Cuban. There were only 2 slices of meat- one ham, one pork and one slice of cheese. Barely a taste of pickle or mustard The sandwich was on what appeared to be 6" French bread roll and toasted on a grill instead of a panini press. The fries were thick and on the soggy side. We did get take out but no more than 6 minutes from the restaurant. The food truck had it right. Cuban bread w/generous helping of meat, cheese and pickles and crisp shoestring fries and you could comfortably share a sandwich. Had I known I would have ordered more food but quantity wouldn't have changed quality. Definitely needs work. Another con for me is you can't grab a cold beer sling with your food but we ordered take out so It didn't matter. I realize they are new but they should have realized they had some great expectations to fulfill when they took over the name. Two Cuban sandwiches cost $28 and change. I would have done better at Subway. Still searching for the perfect Cuban in Baton Rouge. If you decide to eat in the dining room there is good parking. It is a family restaurant. On a holiday Monday at lunch it was on the noisy side which is to be expected. read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - New Elisa's Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I would love to have been able to leave a review. We sat for fifteen minutes and had 4 servers walk by and never even was served water. We will head over to Saizon! read more

Beautiful place. The food was delicious. Good service and colorful decorations. It was amazing I will come back again! read more

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I forgot my breakfast at home this morning and decided to try the food truck thats always on the corner of my office building. Its cuban cuisine so I wasn't sure what to expect as I have never had it before- I was pleasantly surprised! I got a omlette sandwich and a mango juice. It was filling and the juice was fresh and delicious. I will definitely patronize again read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - Mango Juice - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This is one of my absolute favorite food trucks, and if you spot it out in the wild, you can't pass it up! The team running the truck are some of the friendliest you'll ever meet, and their Cuban sandwich? Absolutely to die for! read more

Elisa's Cuban Coffee and Kitchen - Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I've only been twice and got the cordatito. It is amazing. The coffee is so smooth rich and bold with just a hint of sweetness. Their sandwiches look delicious and I'm sure I will try them too. The people are very friendly. They have me hooked! I highly recommend their cuban coffee and I'm a real coffee snob! read more

I work across the street. Coffee is amazing! The sandwiches are made fresh and are very authentic. My daughter loves the hot chocolate. So lucky to have them so close. read more

I got the Cuban Burger and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had! Cheese, grilled onions, and pickles, how can you go wrong. Would have preferred fries but the plantain chips it came with were actually pretty good. Got a guava juice to go with and it was so refreshing! Can't recommend this place enough, Elisa is the best! read more

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Excellent food. I had the Cuban sandwich and it was fantadtic! Since I work downtown, I will be back.

I'm so glad that Elisa's Cuban came to my workplace. I got a cuban and plantain chips and it was perfect. It was so satisfying and super cravable. read more