One of my favorite restaurants. It has a cozy local feel but also plenty of tables. The lunch/ dinner menu is interesting because there is such a price gap between the sandwiches and the entrees. I've had both - entrees are ok and you get a lot of food, but the Cuban sandwich is what makes this place memorable. I recommend ordering extra plantains :) Also, you can buy a mug to bring home! It's my favorite mug. read more

Kuba Kuba - Arroz Con Pollo and Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was the first Richmond restaurant I ever tried. It was memorable as my first, but also memorable since it was actually good. The portions are gargantuan; I feel like 1 dish could feed me for a week, so you're definitely getting the bang for your buck. The food options are homey and just warm the soul. It's always a good day to order from here. It's also just really cute inside, and the service is lovely, so don't stop by just for takeout! read more

Stopped here while passing through Richmond and really enjoyed the food. The waitress immediately helped us and the food came quickly. It's like a diner style spot very funky and fun vibe. It was good for our kids too. read more

Best Cuban sandwich! Flavorful and filling! Loved every morsel! The coconut risotto cakes are fabulous! Kuba Kuba is consistently a winner in our book! read more

Honestly this place never disappoints, coffee is off the chain! And the food is so good. Cool spot to brings friends

It's really hard to find authentic cuban here as someone who frequents Miami. But they do a really good job and the inside definitely gives off the vibe. The service is really nice there too. I tend to lean toward the Cuban sandwich but there's alot of good options. read more

Although this is a local "greasy spoon" restaurant, it's a favorite with the locals and serves fantastic Cuban dishes at a reasonable price. It has become a regular with us whenever we drive through Richmond (we live in Hampton Roads), ordering via the phone when we're about 30 minutes out and then driving through town for a quick pickup. We regularly get the Cuban platter that is easily enough for two people, but since we don't live in Richmond, we get a couple and feast on the leftovers for the rest of the week! Don't let the interior decorating fool ya - the food is worth a visit, but if going during peak dining hours plan to stand in line for a bit, but definitely worth the wait! read more

The food never fails, everything is authentic and consistent. You do not feel like you are in Richmond. I especially love going there on a rainy day because the food and atmosphere just warms your soul. Olivia is our absolute favorite waitress!!! read more

It's a cozy spot located in The Fan. It seems to attract a good amount of locals, so I thought it was worth a try considering how close it is to me. I can't deny that the food is great. I've never had Cuban food before, so I can't determine the authenticity, but as a Latine I was able to spot several options that sounded familiar. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich and it was made super well! My partner got the Pork Plate, which I think might be the best item on the menu, and it was so delicious. The pork was so tender and soft, I will definitely return for it! The only reason for the 3 stars is due to the poor service. I have tried coming here before, but I wanted takeout. The waitress gave me the menu and completely ignored me for around 10 minutes. They weren't busy either, so I left. This time I tried dining in with my partner, and the same waitress hardly checked on us and seemed like she did not want to be there. If it weren't for, who I assume is the owner, we probably would have not been able to place an order for a good while. The most recent time I came here was with my mom who was visiting. We decided to eat outside, not realizing how cold it was. I was going to ask to be seated inside instead, but we weren't even checked on for a good 15 minutes. I had to go inside, be ignored by the same waitress, and have the owner approach me to ask if there was an issue. After that the owner attended to us for the rest of the time. I hope they're able to fix this issue because the food is really great and it's certainly cozy! read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As someone who attended VCU for four years, I had always heard about how great Kuba Kuba was but never tried it myself until recently during a visit to see my girlfriend; safe to say, I am extremely disappointed in myself for not going earlier. We got to the restaurant around 2:30pm on a weekday, but despite this, most of the tables were full and the atmosphere was very lively, with many of the people eating there taking their time and comfortably having their conversations while enjoying their meals. We were seated right away, and ordered the two lunch specials, as the prices caught our eye at less than $11 a dish, a steal for a sit down restaurant today. We also ordered the cafe con leche with condensed milk and ice, and the tres leche cake. When the food came out, we were shocked at how big the portion sizes were for the price; we both left with a sizable amount of leftovers. The pork and beef were very tender, and I was impressed especially with the pork as it can often be dry when cooked in this shredded form, but Kuba Kuba did it perfectly. The rice went very well with the vegetables and beans, and overall everything combined very well to make a very tasty meal with lots of variety. The coffee was delicious and nicely sweet, reminding me of vietnamese style iced coffee with condensed milk but with a more subtle coffee flavor. The cake slice was absolutely huge as well and we could only finish half of it. The cake was extremely moist, and the sweetness went well with the savory meal. The prices would definitely have been something I appreciated during college, but it's a great place for a casual lunch or dinner with a friend or a date. I will definitely be coming back for more each time I am in RVA. read more

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This was our first time at Kuba Kuba, and it will not be the last! First of all, the food and atmosphere at this Cuban restaurant are very authentic. The menu is huge, packed with delicious options, and makes it hard to pick one thing. We visited Kuba Kuba for lunch on a weekday. At the time of arrival, they were not too busy. We arrived a little before the lunch rush. We did not have to wait for a table. There was some outdoor seating, and the weather was perfect to eat outside. A few other people had the same idea, and the outside seating was full. We sat indoors. For those who are vegan and gluten-free, you will NOT have an issue finding something to eat here. Our first orders were appetizers. We ordered Tostones/Plátanos [deep fried plantains, freshly made at today's state of ripeness] and Empanadillas [two traditional pastries stuffed with spinach topped with their house-made lime sour cream & veggie garnish]. We received huge portions of delicious Empanadillas & fried plátanos/tostones. It is safe to say that the majority of the dishes are Cuban-inspired with some twists on the traditional. For my entrée, I ordered The Paella Vegeteriana. And let me tell you, it was a monstrous portion in a Jethro-sized bowl. My order could have served at least two people. I couldn't finish it, I had to take half of it home. It was loaded with traditional Spanish rice dish with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes, peas & spinach. Topped with avocado and Kuban bread. It was not the traditional Mexican-style but rather a huge pile of ingredients layered into a bowl. It was more than I really should have eaten in one sitting. I got an additional side of plátanos. With my meal, I went with their freshly squeezed Limeade. The portions are surprisingly huge for the price, and we left with a bag of take-home food. I would highly recommend visiting Kuba Kuba. read more

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Traditional food with a tasty Cuban sandwich on the menu. They make everything in house. No reservations but they move things along quickly. And they serve plantains (the sweet ones) on the side. I prefer the original location but there is other now. read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We love this place! Always delicious and fresh! If we are going through Richmond it's a must! Super cool and very good. Service was great ( as always) we were seated outside. The crowd is eclectic with lots of locals and near by college VCU students and families. It's a Cuban fusion restaurant so try the Cuban food. Tops vieja is always a favorite and the Cuban sandwich is a must! I love the empanadas anytime! It's a great place to enjoy a great meal! read more

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We had lunch here and absolutely loved the funky, Cuban atmosphere. It is in a residential neighborhood, but street parking was not a problem for us. We started by sharing an order of Beef Empanadas. I thought they were quite good. For lunch, I had the Bar'b'quban Sandwich. Sadly, it was weak on BBQ sauce and the sandwich bread was stiff and dry, clearly a day or two old and of little appeal. The accompanying Platanos were tasty, but very salty. My wife had the Lunch Roast Pork Plate. It was a huge serving and rather plain to the taste. The accompanying Cornbread was lacking in flavor and very dry, once again a day or two old. We'd love to return here and try something else, but probably not for a while. the servers here were pleasant, but inattentive and indifferent. Location: 4 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars Value: 4 stars read more

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Tried Kuba Kuba one evening for dinner with my daughter. I tried the Taco Tuesday special (soft chicken tacos) and my daughter had an egg & salmon entree. Nice presentation. Casual and cheery atmosphere. Good food. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. We'll be back. read more

I've been to Kuba Kuba a couple of times. Since my last time, it seems that some of that staffing has changed. I would say that it is a hit-and-miss spot for me. Wasn't really satisfied with the service. It appeared that the server was easily agitated by my table no matter how light-hearted or funny they tried to be. The lady server was very nice and as helpful as she could be. The male was pretty cold and cut dry. The food on a scale of 1-10 for me is about a 4 or 5. The one thing that I like from there required a lot of modifications for me to enjoy. I'd say this is an okay place but it isn't a place that gives me an experience with my meal. It almost gives me the vibes of ... "go here only if some of your favorite places aren't open... waffle house is still open". read more

Came into town and was told we have to try! Service was meh and food was ok. One of my co-workers had to keep getting up to ask for things because they never checked on us. Would not come back but at least we gave it a try. read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I think the food is pretty bland for the most part. I used to like coming here in college but when I revisited, it wasn't the same as before. Lack of flavor and the service was super slow. I think the empanadas were the best thing we had along with the avocado salad. Wish I had more to say but I don't think this is worth coming post college. read more

Fantastic little place. Yummy takes on traditional Cuban dishes. Cool decorations from Cuba and south Florida. Recommend the empanadas, entremes, and "Cu-bahn-mi". read more

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The empanadillas are so good. I really like the plantains as well. It's a fun restaurant with a cozy vibe and lots of fun, Cuban decorations. It's pretty small, so a wait for a table can be long. Additionally, the wait for food can be a little long. read more

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Great food! Dave had the cubano and I had the roja lunch special. Both meals came with fried plantains (which weren't as sweet as I would have liked but great nonetheless less- I figure that's more of a preference so I'm still giving them 5 stars). This was a detour towards DC because Dave was on the search for a good cubano and this hit the spot for him! The servers were really nice and we sat at the bar- great service. The place felt like a hole in the wall but those are usually some of the best places to eat! read more

Kuba Kuba - Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Kuba Kuba is super solid and always a great dinner option when we don't know where else to go! We usually split the ricotta & spinach empanadas (absolutely delicious, hot and creamy with a crispy exterior), the veggie paella, and the tomato-peso-cheese melt pressed sandwich. You can't go wrong with any of these options - the bread is always grilled and crispy but still soft, the paella portion is HUGE, and the empanadas are a satisfying start. My favorite bite is to take some paella rice, veggies, sweet plantajn, avocado, tiny bit of bread, and a little hot sauce in one mouthful. So comforting and yummy! Service is simple and and solid, and the decor, although feels a bit dated now, is eclectic and colorful. Overall, food and experience is good and worth a visit if you're trying to find a solid spot for a meal with friends or family. read more

Kuba Kuba - Paella Vegetarian, Pesto melt sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I loved the restaurant's aesthetic, the staff were friendly, and I enjoyed the food. Kuba Kuba is definitely my go to spot when looking for a delicious empanadilla. read more

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No this is a really fun place to eat. So many different things on the menu I couldn't decide what to get. Tastes like home cooking, delicious and with good quality ingredients. Very fair prices too. The go-to Cuban spot in RVA read more

Wow, how has it been so long since returning and reviewing Kuba Kuba again?! I dined on a Wed night and parking around the area is limited to one hour before 9pm unless having a permit. There was some parking, but I did have to go move my car in between dinner. My friend ubered, which was a smart choice. Guess I'm a creature of habit to a point, as I apparently ordered the same dish as my last review, ropa vieja. It was more flavorful than I remember, and huge portion, which was nice to have lunch for the next day. Met up with a friend and we were wanting drinks, but without a liquor license, this biz only sells beer and wine. The menu did have two canned cocktails, but that feels weird haha and our server agreed. All good, just wasn't what we were wanting that night. I tried a wine and my friend a Modelo. I forgot this is an open cooking area, so you will kinda leave smelling like the grill, but hey good story to tell about your night out I suppose. This time I tried tres leches cake, and it was a perfect portion to split between two. It was sweet and tasty. Service was good and our waitress was attentive. Where it hot weird is employees overstepping. We were followed out of the business and asked how was the service..because they are supposed to ask if someone didn't tip. Well, too bad we both tipped, but the person cleaning the table who wasn't our waitress, who followed us outside, didn't check under the receipt to see the cash tip that was left. So, that was tacky and off-putting, and easily could have been avoided by just checking the table before chasing us. My friend and I laughed it off, but it was rude and tasteless, and sad that we had a good experience that was then altered upon leaving. read more

Kuba Kuba - Ropa vieja - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My husband & I came in for lunch today. It was our first time eating here. We arrived at 2pm. We had an older white man as our waiter. He was extremely rude. He barely spoke a word to us, practically through waters on our table, came by after 10 minutes & said "do you know what you want." We were polite to him & would say thank you & he would just walk away. We waited over 30 minutes for our food when we were the only ones inside the restaurant. The food was good but the service was terrible! read more

Sunday 6/27/21 2:23 pm Seated outside immediately. I previewed the menu prior to coming here. I ordered Huevos & Cuban Toast w/avocado. The food presented very well. Eggs were good, the Cuban toast was very fresh, delicious. Avocado was ripe to perfection. Service was on point throughout my dining experience at Kuba Kuba. Highly recommend. I also ordered Kuba Roast Pork to go. Roasted shredded pork w/beans, rice and platenos. The pork was moist seasoned very well as was the rice. Again, delicious!! I thoroughly enjoyed the outside seating. read more

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We got the kubanaso, yucca fries and pork lunch special. It was all tasty, but the pork was a bit dry. I highly recommend the yucca fries, which are topped with fresh garlic, parsley and lemon...really out of this world! Service was good, and the place was super cozy with cool eclectic decor. read more

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Small but good location.. the door is constantly open and close which is great as they stay busy. It can be super tight inside the restaurant but that's ok because the food is delicious and came out quick. I'm from Miami so I can be critical about Cuban food and it's one of my fav. The Kuban Roast Pork was delicious but the black beans needed more seasoning. My husband enjoyed the Cuban sandwich and platanos. We ordered the picadillo Empanadillas and these were super yummy! We will be coming back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Everything about it was just average. The food lacked a lot of flavor and spice. The service was fine.

It's always a great experience at Kuba Kuba! The food is great and the atmosphere is always lively! Today we started with the eminadillas and they did not disappoint! For dinner I had the grilled chicken and pinnacle sandwich and it was so good! read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Best food in Richmond, hands down!!! Get the coconut risotto balls, the entremes, the rockfish!

Took my mom here for lunch to celebrate her birthday. Unfortunately, we must have sat near the kitchen because she was frequently jolted by crashing dishes. Generous portions and tasty food. Beware that the prices on the menu are outdated. Everything on our bill had a $2 markup which we didn't expect. read more

Wife and I stopped in before a Richmond Flying Squirrels game. 101 degrees out side with a slight breeze felt like Cuba outside, but inside they were cooking up something great. My wife started off with the coconut crab soup. We're firm believers that all weather is soup weather. That soup was phenomenal. It came with a side of cornbread that soaked up the broth and made for an incredibly flavorful bite. My wife got the Cuban, the pork was tremendous. My wife, the pickle hound, wished there was more pickles and mustard but it was still a great sandwich. I had the pineapple grilled chicken sandwich. I liked it, but definitely needed some mayo. I brought home half and slapped some mayo on, and bam, perfect sandwich. We loved the plantanos and the hot sauce was fantastic. Our server was good, it was very busy so we sat a bit with empty waters, but I can't complain too much. Food came out quickly. Wished I could have gotten the coffee, but it was hot outside and we were headed to sit in that heat for a few hours. I'd definitely go back next time we're in Richmond read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Just coming back to add a Pro-Tip! Do NOT Zinder any circumstances order brunch on an empty stomach! You will order way too much food because literally everything on the menus slaps! Huevos ranchero done Cuban style with delicious Cuban bread, the seafood soup was delightful, the egg scramble weird beef was yum and oh man those coconut risotto cakes was like a semi savory, semi sweet doughnut! read more

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From the outside this place looks horrible,when you open the door this looks even worse. Basically,they intentionally or not, recreated a Havana small shabby bar atmosphere. And then magic began. On the Saturday night,with enormous quantity of customers waiting,these guys worked really hard and this paid off. Food we received was outstanding,I lived 10 years in Miami area and know about Cuban food. Cuban sandwich was great for my husband and he is really picky about sandwiches. My shrimp dish was a perfection, generous amount of large shrimp in divine guava sauce sitting on top of the yellow rice,black beans and salsa. Prices are reasonable and this place is not about chairs and tables,but about honest food and hard working people and I can't deduct star for outdated decor. read more

Kuba Kuba - Guava Ginger Shrimp ( perfection) - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Tried this restaurant after a recommendation and I loved it! It's a cute little place with a fun atmosphere. Our server was friendly and our food was brought out super fast! I had the guava ginger shrimp and it was delicious! The portion was large enough to share or have leftovers! read more

I love thus restaurant. I come at least 19 times a year. I really like the huevos California: my go to. But everything is great.

Has been a few years since eating at kuba kuba. Now I'm wondering why I've waited so long. Food was great. Always go for their special pork and beans. Cornbread was like dessert. Will make sure to come back soon. read more

Kuba Kuba - Bowl of awesomeness - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Menu says Ropa Vieja... an honest disgrace to Cuban people and Latins in general. Chipotle i think can be considered more "Latin" and better tasting. Quite crazy. A literal insult to the Latin community. read more

Kuba Kuba - Cuban Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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