I absolutely LOVED our visit here for a family lunch. We were sat quickly and our food orders were…read moretaken promptly. We found their food to be very flavorful and truly taste home cooked which is important to my family and me. My entire family was very pleased with their meal selection. We visited on a Saturday around lunch and they had quite a bit of customer come in to purchase their pastries and delicious Cuban bread! There is ample parking as this location is in a strip mall. They have a couple of tables with umbrellas outside too! The nicest family owns this restaurant. They also offer catering. Cant wait to visit again very soon!

Used to love this place but I feel like the quality went down. The Cuban sandwich is still really…read moregood! I wasn't a fan of the beef empanada. It was a little too greasy and not very flavorful. The croqueta was fine, also a little bland. The maduros were good. The masitas were pretty dry and hard to chew. I will probably just come back for the Cuban sandwich and maduros.

We had a great experience dining at Azucar in Huntersville! Mathew was our waiter and was…read morefantastic. He answered any questions we had, explained what meals were that I didn't know, made amazing suggestions, and was super attentive! The food was wonderfully cooked and full of flavor! They brought out a delicious flan for my son's birthday that had a sparkler-type of candle in it and sang Happy Birthday. It made for a wonderful birthday dinner for my son. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, drinks, and service!!!

I had such a great experience at Azúcar Cuban Restaurant in Charlotte! The food was amazing, the…read morestaff was great, and the ambiance made the whole experience even better. I ordered the Steak & Eggs, and everything was delicious and flavorful. I also had the Sangria Tropical, which was fruity, refreshing, and the perfect pairing with brunch. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and had a great Cuban-inspired vibe without feeling overwhelming. Another big plus: parking was easy and convenient, which I always appreciate when dining out in Charlotte. Between the delicious food, great service, beautiful ambiance, and easy parking, Azúcar is definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out. I'd happily come back to try more from the menu!

I have lived in North Carolina for 10 years and have been searching for a Cuban restaurant. I can…read morefinally say that the service and the food are excellent. They also have live music. I'm already a fan of this restaurant. The menu is fantastic! The food is excellent--true Cuban flavor.

Havana Carolina was average, not bad. I'd probably say 3.5 stars. We had to do a day trip to…read moreCharlotte and my husband found this Cuban restaurant. The best items were the guanabana en leche smoothie and the Julianas de pollo. I got the Cuban sandwich, but it definitely wasn't the authentic Cuban bread that's crispy in the outside and soft inside. My husband got the ropa vieja. We were a little underwhelmed, but the Julianas de pollo was delicious. I think we would find something different next time we are in the area.

What a great find on our first visit to Salisbury!…read more We went on a Saturday night, sat at the bar, and were served by the owner, who was super friendly and a great bartender! I ordered a virgin mojito, my husband had a Spanish beer, and both were yummy! The mojito was the prettiest one I've ever seen. For dinner, we had a Cuban Special sandwich and chicken Milanese. The portions are enormous, and even though we were very hungry we still couldn't finish it all. But we left room for an original flan and a cortadito (little espresso with milk and sugar). The flan was as good as my SIL's, which is amazing. The coffee was yum! Highly recommend for the vibe, food, and service.

Drove 40 minutes. Visited early on Valentine's Day without reservation and was treated like VIP!…read moreTalk about customer service. Drinks never dry, food hot and delicious, music and ambiance on point. My husband and I have dined here before and this visit was no different ! Authentic food! Pork was tender and flavorful. Fried yuca with the cilantro sauce. Empanadas crispy and flaky. Oh my goodness! If you're looking for good Latina food, this is your spot! The coffee comes with a warning. J/k

Came here for my birthday and had the best time! It was the exact vibe and experience I was hoping…read morefor - fun, vibrant, with delicious food and drinks. It was a bit too hot to sit outside on the deck overlooking the lake, but I will definitely make that a priority next time! I would recommend this spot to anyone. I tried the arroz con pollo with a side of plantains, and had a Paloma for my cocktail! The food was delicious but I think it would try a different drink next time. I like that they don't make the drinks too sweet I think I was hoping for just a little more punch of lime! Gorgeous presentation on food and drinks. The service was also very strong, we never had to ask for refills on our waters, it was very consistent from multiple waiters. And our food came out super quickly - we were a party of 9 and were there right at 6 and everything was so smooth and quick. One quick note- the restaurant knew we were celebrating a birthday because it was part of the reservation, but there wasn't anything special done like a complimentary dessert or them even saying "happy birthday!" This obviously isn't a huge deal but I think it's best practice that if you ask the guests if you're celebrating anything special you then... I don't know, provide a little something?? If not, then just don't ask I think. Will definitely be returning!

So this was a mixed bag for us. If my husband had his way he'd give it 3 stars, and that will make…read moresense in a minute. Overall, the atmosphere was lovely, the waitress was friendly and the food was good. Was it the most amazing Cuban food we've had? Absolutely not. The pork appetizer, Masitas de Cerdo, we had was the highlight. It was delicious. We were hoping it was a sign of good things to come. Unfortunately, the Vaca Frita my husband had he didn't like at all. There was a flavor to it that was almost like Cuban mixed with barbecue. I had the Mojito Chicken and it was good. Not amazing, but good flavor. My husband had some of my chicken because he thought the Vaca Frita was inedible. Now, I don't think it was that bad. However, his mom is Cuban so we have authentic Cuban food regularly, and none of these dishes tasted authentic. Expectations are everything, and had this been Cuban-Something fusion, maybe the outcome would be different. Having been to many excellent Cuban restaurants at home and while traveling, this one just didn't rank near the top. But the people next to us, with their bacon-wrapped dates and ceviche, loved this place, so maybe it was just us

Havana Cafe is a really popular spot in downtown Jefferson, and it's worth all the hype! I went for…read morelunch and got the half Cuban & fries (perfectly crispy) with iced tea (perfectly sweet & refreshing). The Cuban (roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard) was delicious: bread was perfectly toasted, all the fillings were nicely salty with acidic contrast from mustard & pickles. Ambiance is good with both indoor & outdoor seating. Service was fast & friendly. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

The food was pretty good, but the atmosphere wasn't my favorite. It was standing room only at first…read moreand we had to wait for a table to open up- there just wasn't any room to wait. I felt like I was in the way the whole time. Then once we found a seat another customer came up and demanded that we give them the table because they were there first. It just wasn't the best experience. The customer was not the restaurant's fault at all- they just really need more space.

My family and I visited El Puro Cuban Restaurant in Charlotte, NC, on our way home to Boston. We…read morewere impressed by the beautiful place, delicious drinks, and exquisite food. We're glad we found a piece of Cuba in North Carolina. Our servers were immaculate. P.S. Rabo Encendido & Margarita Buena Vista are a MUST-TRY!!!!!!

LOVED EL PURO!!! We had a variety of dishes from ceviche to short rib, empanadas, and skirt steak…read more Our food was BEYOND flavorful and the portions were generous for sharing and still some to take home. The ambiance was giving Cuban nightclub! It was dim lit, live music, dancefloor was jumping, drinks flowing...it was all a vibe. Definitely the place for a date, or a family gathering with adults and/or hanging out with a group of friends. I would not recommend trying to bring children (if that's even allowed). The service was also nice! Food came out in a timely manner after ordering and we were tended to at convenient times for drink refills and ensuring everything was ok with the table.

New location !!! Love that an idea was brought to life. The old location was small and limited and…read morefelt like you were in a small deli but now it's more spacious has a domino table inside and a game corner. The owners did a great job creating a more Latin feel like mom and pop restaurants in Miami. The food is still great they had a few different plates with more dinner style but the portions were great. Hope they can get fully back up but glad I can get tostada, Cuban coffee and food just like being at home. If you're near Reidsville, NC stop by. The town decorates for holidays too so there's selfie spots and places to walk off the yummy food.

I can't believe I'm lucky enough to have a Cuban restaurant this close to where I live. And even…read moreluckier the food is as good as some of the places in Miami. The Cubano, Colada and Cafe con Leche are legit and so good. The real surprise was the Guava Mango Cheesecake. This thing was on another level. My wife hates cheesecakes and ate half of it. Service is great and just can't say enough good things. Love this place!

We had Lelo's Cuban cafe come out to our neighborhood for the first time and everything was…read moredelicious! First and foremost the truck showed up on time and the owners are so so friendly. They were genuinely interested to know how we liked everything and took all feedback to heart which we love to see. The food was exceptional. If you're looking for an authentic Cuban food experience these guys are the real deal. The sandwiches were huge - we had to eat them in two separate sittings. The plantains and chicken croquettes were great accompaniments to the sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised at their dessert empanadas. I could eat 10 of those and be happy. Something I'd definitely order again next time we eat from this truck. In all a great experience and we would recommend this food truck to everyone!

If you have the opportunity, check out the food truck for Lelo's Cuban Cafe! Their website has…read morelocations on where they will be. I ordered a pan con lechon (roast pork sandwich) and yuca frita (yuca fries). Both dishes were absolutely amazing. The sandwich was pressed perfectly so it had a nice crunch. The roast pork was very flavorful. The fries were crisp, warm, and very well seasoned. It took about 5 minutes from the time I ordered to get my food. Service was also great! The lady at the register was very sweet and offered alternative options for me to order when I originally wanted the Cuban sandwich but they couldn't do it without mayo or mustard. I highly recommend this food truck!