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    K’Bola

    4.4 (140 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Classy
    Moderate noise

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    Linet G.

    Every time I visit this Cuban restaurant I always leave wanting to come back. Amazing food , flavor , service. I had a special lady drink (I think that was the name) salmón arroz congris and yuca with mojo. I forgot to take a photo of my appetizer. Feels like family every time . 10/10 recommend for authentic Cuban food.

    Amy P.

    Make a reservation. Period. We were greeted immediately, seated promptly, and I launched into my very thorough list of gluten-free questions. Reyder (?) assured me--clearly and confidently--that they take celiac very seriously, which immediately put me at ease. From there? Perfection. We ate so much and enjoyed every single bite. The menu offers an impressive number of celiac-safe appetizers and mains, and the flavors were bold, rich, and absolutely delicious. Nothing felt like an afterthought. The sweet plantains were the grand finale--and worth every bite. Huge portions. Incredible flavor. Reasonably priced. And most importantly: celiac safe. This is how it should be done.

    Combo platter
    Cherie O.

    Hubby and I came here for lunch. I had the empanadas two were chicken and one was beef. Crunchy outside and good amount inside. Hubby got the Cubano sandwich which came with a drink of our choice, allowing me to decide. Chose pineapple. He also got a side which was black beans. Mario sat us quickly and attended to our needs. One stall women's restroom which was very clean. Street parking was available but limited. We both love this place.

    Skirt steak, dirty rice and, fried plantain

    My grandmother was cuban, growing up with Cuban culture it's hard to find authentic Cuban food anywhere in Virginia. This is the place, family owned, great food, and great vibes. Promise it's worth the visit. Wait staff is also almost all family and authentically Cuban!

    Cuban Pastry
    Iris R.

    I was pleasantly surprised to find a Cuban restaurant in Williamsburg, Va. Cuban food is my favorite! I took two friends here for dinner recently. We all loved the variety of menu items and the flavors. Everything was delicious + the service was great. We ordered the K'bola Appetizer Combo, Pechuga a La Plancha, Arroz Frita K'Bola and Picadillo a la Cubana. Everything was so good. I rated this restaurant at four because of one thing- GNATS! Yes-bugs that were indoors, but belong outdoors. We had to swat away gnats during our entire meal. One of my friends killed five. She was our big zapper. I did ask the manager about the situation, which she was aware of, and told her about my friend's quickness with the gnat killing. It was quite the conversation. I'd go back here but I need to be sure the gnats are gone first.

    Herm Famoso Cubano!
    Kathy K.

    I like the decor of this place lots of stone work on the walls. They also advertise to be 100% Cuban cuisine which I believe 100%.! the food is very delicious. Had this Cuban style pork with their sweet plantains and red bean with pork and a little bit of yucca in it.. remember to get the Yucca fries which are fantastic. But before I go further, I must say me and my husband tried their authentic Cuban sandwich, which is fabulous, but you have to have it with their three sauces. The wonderful part about the sandwiches that it's not mash down flat as a grilled cheese sandwich. It is light, airy, and crispy with plenty of meat and the right slice of Swiss cheese in between.. it wasn't busy for a Monday night, but the service was spot on! We will be back to try some more authentic Cuban food here. Enjoy your new experience.

    Yucca frita  with the mojito on the side so good
    Chef Pedro R.

    If you love cuban food this place really have some really great cuban food. Believe me when it comes to cuban food i have no problem ripping a new hole on review I can assure you the food is great The service is excellent excellent waiter Very peaceful quiet day on Wednesday night to have great food

    Cuban Pastry - guava & cheese
    Nikki J.

    I was in town for conference, was surprised to find a Cuban place. I stopped by to order dinner to go. I sat at the bar & got a mojito while I waited. I got arroz moro, picadillo, tostones, and some paselitos. I was surprised that my order was ready in less than 10-15 minutes. Everything was delicious! And the paselitos were the perfect size for my breakfast coffee. I'll have to visit Williamsburg more often!

    Kevin L.

    So let me start out by saying my Wifes family is Canadian and has been to Cuba several times on vacation and where very impressed! I of course had to have the Cubano sandwich which was perfect. Wifey had to shrimp and the cocktails were amazing! We come to to Williamsburg alot and this maybe our new permanent stop for dinner after a W&M game!

    Coconut mojito
    Jessica C.

    Was in the area from Jersey and found this Cuban spot. The food took quite long and our server was a bit forgetful because w asked him for a bag and box a few times. We didn't get it until we asked another server. But the drinks while in happy hour were good. My mom had the mojito and I had the tiny margarita husband had an old fashioned- very happy with our drinks. We got croquets of chicken that looked like mozzarella sticks and they were good. I also got the shrimp in garlic sauce also very good. My husband got steak and it was pretty small and tough for the price but still had good flavor. Highlight was the drinks but the food was also good, just the service and long wait for food is what made the place less of an experience. There were other servers there that were a bit more friendly, and the outdoor seating seemed a little nice since the music was playing . We sat inside where you could barely hear any music at all.

    Cuban with maduros and orange soda
    Carmen S.

    Ordered a Cuban sandwich with a side of maduros. The food was good and authentic. However, the maduros were on the hairy edge of being overcooked. The service was prompt and the place was clean. I do wish they had better hours. 11-2 seems a bit restrictive. Overall an enjoyable experience.

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    Food was fantastic, portions were generous, my first time eating there and I am sure I will be back.

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    Five stars! Excellent service. Wonderful ambiance. Delicious food! If you haven't been - run!

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    Are reservations required?

    No, reservations aren't required. It's not a big place, so if you want to ensure to have a table, it's highly recommended.

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