So I drove about 30 minutes to get to the place with my mouth watering all the way. I'm from NY and I miss my Latin (Cuban or Puerto Rican) food. Well this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT me in the food. They don't give alot of white rice so make sure to order extra. We ordered picadillo, (came large container) , beef empanadas, black beans (came in a large container), and tostones and for dessert the flan (it was so delicious we needed to buy 2 vs shared it). Yummy all the way. I will return over and over and over again!! All I'm missing now is to find a Latin restaurant that serves rabo and I never have to cook again :-)!!! read more

Seriously good food! The guava and cream cheese empanada was rather sweet. The ground beef empanada was more flavorful because of the beef. These were overall pretty average imo, nothing super wowing. The Friday lunch special was such a good deal: Cuban roast pork with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. There were plenty of juicy shredded pork. Man, you got a whole cup full. The sweet plantains were really superb, and I'm usually not one to like these. The rice and beans were good in combination to the succulent pork. The yellow rice wasn't super flavorful but it had its own uniqueness compared to let's say, brown or white rice. For $7.99, it was def a value meal! The hubs's palomilla steak under the specials section was so so. Though it was flavorful, it was just a few slices of beef, not so much what'd you expect when you hear the word steak. The rice and beans along with the sweet plantains were identical to mine. The small side salad was rather just lettuce, half a tomato slice, and some red onions pieces. I just think it wasn't worth the $13.99. As this place is on the perimeter side of the square, parking is plentiful with its own parking lot. It's only a few blocks away from the central square so it's walkable. read more

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Pretty yummy! We found it worth the 30 minute drive. Both my husband and I come from Hispanic backgrounds so we have pretty decent standards for latin cuisine. This place did not disappoint! The wait staff was friendly and the food was good. Nothing extremely sensational but plenty good enough for me to want to come back and try other things on the menu. We tried the beef empanada (which fyi has some potatoes inside in case that isn't your thing), the churrasco with yellow rice, black beans, side salad, and switched out the plantains for fried yuca as well as the milanesa res with yellow rice, black beans, side salad, and switched out the plantains for tostones. I have long accepted that even if l ask for my steak burnt, most hispanic places will barely cook it well done, so I'm not docking a star for that as it is standard. However, compared to similar priced places where we are from in FL, the churrasco was a little small, light on the chimichurri, the substitutions allowed for the sides were very limited. Still yummy though! By contrast, my husband's milanesa was HUGE. He had enough to take home for later so that was awesome. There is also a cute and yummy french dessert shop nearby if you have a sweet tooth after and want to go crazy for dessert so that was an added bonus read more

La Cubana - Milanesa res, churrasco well done, yellow rice, black beans, tostones, side salad. - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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My first time here. Nice cozy atmosphere with outside seating. Service was very friendly and did not take long time for my two to go orders to be ready. I had grilled beef strip salad with black beans. My friend had a grilled beef taco plate. Both orders were very tasty. My salad dressing was really yummy. Overall nice first time experience. We will go back. read more

La Cubana - Grilled beef taco plate! - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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La Cubana is one of my absolute favorite spots! The service is 10/10 - super quick and friendly! The food comes out fast and fresh every time, not to mention absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing something to eat - especially the authentic cuban sandwich!! read more

La Cubana - Authentic Cuban Sandwich and fries - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Always a great meal and great service. We love the Cuban sandwich and sweet plantains.

The food here, to die for! So authentic and we love everything they serve. My fav are the quesadillas. We go here all the time so we 10/10 recommend. read more

A wonderful authentic Cuban restaurant on the outskirts of Marietta square. You can either sit at a booth and dine in, order at the counter to go, or sit at the bar and enjoy one of their many margarita options. They have a free, private parking lot as well. We had to try the Cuban sandwich, and I opted for the cubanita that is a classic Cuban plus lettuce, tomato, and onion. It was a 10/10 amazing, and I love that it's not overloaded with bread. Their fries were crispy, fresh, and hot. The beef empanadas were the highlight of our meal with the most flavorful filling! Make sure you ask for the green mojo sauce (spicy). read more

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La Cubana has been our favorite place for Cuban foot for years. Our table of five was happy to squeeze into a booth on a crowded Saturday afternoon. Parking was challenging, but the food is so worth it! We enjoyed a pitcher of mojitos, yucca with the most delicious creamy cilantro lime sauce, plantains, salad with steak, pork tacos, vaca fritas, media noche, and lechon. All were marvelous and filling. We can't wait to come back to this no nonsense wonderful restaurant! read more

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The food here is 10/10. Empanadas(really recommend), delicious. Tacos, delicious. Rice,delicious. Black beans, delicious. Cuban sandwich, delicious.... Should I keep going LOL. ANYWAYS, I come here all the time since Cuban food is very similar to what I eat at home ( Dominican food). So if you are looking for a local Caribbean restaurant, this is the place. There is free parking but when they are busy, there might be no parking. Also, they have a nice a daily lunch special. Each day the dish changes so check it out. read more

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Sat outside on the patio and had a great meal with friendly service. Cuban sandwich was a good size portion and was very yummy. Lechon what is tender, moist, and well seasoned. This was our first time, eating here, and we would definitely go back! read more

Came here after trying to find a sandwhich but something different. This place fulfilled that plus some! I got the Cuban chicken sandwich which was reasaalllly good. The bread was super soft and crunchy on the outside and the ratio of filling to bread was good. It smelled ridiculously good. Coffee con leche was delicious! I also tried the chicken milanesa. The rice had a great flavor and the portions of this dish were pretty good sized! I came with the Intentions of dinner for tomorrow as well and I had plenty leftover. The server Daniel was really friendly and the food came out fast! Had a great evening here. read more

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My husband and I couldn't decide what to eat so we stopped here plus it's been a while since I have eaten here. It wasn't too busy- there were 2 or 3 free booths so we grabbed one and waited for someone to come and clean off the table. The waitress was nice. We started off by ordering margaritas and were told they only make them fresh even though I attempted to order the patron and my husband tried to order a Texas. Once the drinks came I noticed a 1/2 of a lemon in the bottom of the 12oz cup and once I removed it, there was maybe 5 to 6 oz of liquid left in the cup. My husband sent his back because it tasted pretty bad- I didn't even bother. He ended up ordering a mojito and the other half of my lemon ended up in his cup. At this point our waitress switched tables, I think my husband insulted her when he said the margarita she made was bad... he had no idea she made it either. My husbands food came out first - vaca frita pollo and mine came out about 3 minutes later.... No big deal. I ordered the grilled grouper but it was actually tilapia- I let it go. I was supposed to get tostones but there were maduros on my plate... whatever. I just ordered a side of tostones. The food was good a little salty but good. Not sure if I'll be back any time soon. A staple to a good margarita is a lime and they didn't have any, must have ran out. But I was annoyed to get so little of a drink in my cup. read more

Visited this location for lunch with coworkers. Got the grilled fish tacos and added plantains. I also ordered a mango juice to wash it down. My associated orderd food as well. I was very pleased that all of our food came out at the same time. The food was hot and the taste needed no additional seasoning. I will definately recommend and return to this location again. Thanks so much! read more

La Cubana - Mango juice - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Best roast pork I ever had. Tender and juicy. Great service and ambiance. Everyone one was very friendly. We recently moved here from New York and we were pleasantly surprised. Will definitely go back! read more

It has been about 3 months since my dtr and I ate here for lunch after church. We each had the starter with yuca fried, empanada and ham croquets with a split side of congris. The congris has been something I have gotten here for a long time but today it was basically tasteless. The starter plate was not hot and the food tasted like it was corporate made and not fresh. My empanada shell was hard. I have so enjoyed in the past eating here but it may be a long time before I come back. My late husband and I ate here from when they first opened so there are a number of years behind this review. Service was fine. Prices certainly have gone up a lot. read more

Authentic Cuban food! La Cubana is just off Marietta Square. Great vibe, awesome drinks and delicious food. The platter gave us a chance to taste all of our favorites. The Milanesa de Res was perfectly breaded. Crunchy with great flavor! Had to end with some tres leches. Staff was great as well - I will definitely be back again! read more

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Casual, clean restaurant with great employees. The food... amazing! Ordered the Skirt Steak plate with Morro Rice, and Tostones. So flavorful! read more

This place is a new fave! I can't wait to get back here and I literally just left. It's super authentic and the food is delicious. I ordered the cubanita which is a Cuban with some fresh veggies and my boyfriend got the authentic Cuban. They were both delicious (I tasted his, too) The bread was so fresh and the meats were seasoned to perfection. The veggies on mine were fresh and crisp. I hate raw onion; but it made this sandwich even better. The plantains were tasty and the French fries were crispy. Let's not miss the star of the show... the mojito! In case you missed it, mojitos are often duplicated but never as good as you'll find at a Cuban spot and This place proved it. The Rob was a sweet mojito that came in a huge glass and was worth every penny. The classic mojito was perfect and had the right kick to it. If you're in the mood for good and authentic Cuban food then you have to check this place out. I'll be adding it to my regular list. Everything was amazing all the way down to the service and nice patio in downtown Marietta. read more

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Stopped by for dinner and sat at the bar. I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos on corn tortilla, with black beans and plantains. It was delicious!! These were the most legit corn tortillas I have ever tasted! It was definitely not out of a bag! Also had the Cuban mojito which was too sweet (not strong) for my liking but tasted very fresh. Definitely coming back with friends and/or family! read more

La Cubana - Shrimp tacos with corn tortilla, side of black beans and plantains. - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Been coming here for years and have never tried their tacos. Tried them today and oh my goodness... best shrimp taco I've ever had. I got them grilled with corn tortillas. This place never disappoints! read more

La Cubana is hands down my favorite ATL Cuban restaurant. Their staff is extremely kind and welcoming. The food...... SO DELICIOUS. I legit returned to eat there every week after trying them out for the first time. Their mojitos are amazing & extremely refreshing. The empanadas are tasty and flavorful. I get the Churrasco steak meal every visit and it never disappoints. I bring my family and friends here regularly and they fall in love every time. Try them out! You won't regret it. read more

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First of all, Cuban do NOT PUT MAYO ON EVERYTHING!! Ropa Vieja sandwich with mayo? Cuban sandwich gets mustard only not mayo too! Keep it authentic! read more

Customer service: 5 stars: a latina waited on me, she was friendly, and accommodating. Food: 5 stars: for those who like papi's cuban restaurant this place is 100x better than papis. As a latina im very critical of latin food and this place totally hits the mark! Cleanliness: 5 stars: i felt comfortable at my table and sitting inside the establishment. Price point: 4 stars: its decent, the food portion sizes could be bigger. Parking/location: 3.5 stars: depending when you go it can be a real B getting in and out. Overall: i would come back, I enjoyed my ropa Vieja tostones. Great job guys! read more

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La Cubana is a relatively new Cuban restaurant that opened near Marietta Square in January 2017. Several coworkers have mentioned this restaurant to me and I finally got around to checking it out for lunch. I made sure to bring my Cuban friend/coworker with me to get his opinion as well. The verdict: Great Cuban food with excellent service. When it comes to Cuban food in metro Atlanta, this place is a solid 4, perhaps 5, stars. It's definitely worth checking out. La Cubana replaced The Square Bagel (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-square-bagel-marietta). It's in an older building that's not much to look at. They've renovated the space and opened it up. At lunchtime, it was nice and bright inside thanks to all the windows that wrap around the storefront. This is opposed to local competitor Cuban Diner (https://www.yelp.com/biz/cuban-diner-marietta) which has a dim dining room, even at lunchtime. I prefer La Cubana's brighter space. The atmosphere is casual. This isn't the most spacious restaurant - not like Papi's up in Kennesaw (https://www.yelp.com/biz/papis-cuban-grill-kennesaw-kennesaw) - but they do have enough space to accommodate a large group and there's sufficient parking. For example, they hosted a small event for the Marietta Fire Department (a group of about 15) during our visit. There's an open kitchen, small patio with umbrella-covered tables, and a 6-seat bar with TVs. The menu is similar to Papi's in that there are daily lunch specials on weekdays. They're priced at $7.59 each. Additional specials (5) are posted on the sign outside. Aside from the specials, there's no separate lunch menu. There's a good assortment of items to choose from. They include appetizers like mariquitas (green plantain chips, $4.59) and croquetas (4 for $4.75), soups and salads including chicken soup, tacos such as "Havana-style" fish tacos (3 for $11.99), 4 different kinds of empanadas ($2.25 each), entrees like vaca frita (shredded beef), milanesa (breaded beef, chicken, or fish; $12.99), and Cuban-style palomilla steak ($12.99), and, of course, sandwiches (their Cuban is $8.59). They also have homemade flan for $5.59. When it comes to drinks, they have a full bar featuring several different margaritas and mojitos. Here's what I tried: * Mofongo - traditional Puerto Rican dish with fried green plantains and pork ($5.59) * Ropa vieja (Thursday lunch special version) - shredded beef, black beans, rice (white or yellow), and sweet plantains ($7.59) * Medianoche sandwich - ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, and pickles on pressed authentic Cuban sweet bread ($8.59) plus a side of French fries ($1.35) * Agua fresca - tamarindo ($2.75) Everything was delicious. My friend and I thought the mofongo was outstanding. I haven't had a lot of mofongo, but I do believe this is the best I've had. I enjoyed its texture (not too hard, soft, nor greasy) and loved its garlicky, savory flavor. I recommend it. The ropa vieja was yummy. The difference between the Thursday lunch special version and the regular version, as far as I can tell, is you get a salad with the regular version (and it costs $12.99 as opposed to $7.59). The shredded beef was juicy and flavorful and the portion size was generous. I opted for yellow rice over white (it was actually orange in color). The rice and beans were good. Two plantains came with the plate and they were warm and scrumptious. The medianoche was terrific. The difference between a Cuban sandwich and a medianoche sandwich is the bread. Instead of Cuban white bread, the medianoche uses a softer, sweet, egg dough bread. The bread was pressed thin and the sandwich was packed with meat, mostly roast pork. The fries were A-OK. They were medium in thickness and addictively crispy. La Cubana offers two kinds of agua frescas: tamarindo (tamarind) and jamaica (hibiscus). The menu says a small costs $2.50 and a large $3.99. When I ordered my tamarindo, the server didn't ask me what size I wanted. The drink was served in an ice cold beer mug. I've never had an agua fresca served that way and I liked it. The drink was sweet and refreshing. They ended up charging me $2.75 for it. My friend got a cortadito (Cuban espresso) for $2.20. This coffee drink isn't listed on the menu. They freshly prepared it for him. Cuban espresso is an espresso shot sweetened with natural brown sugar and topped off with steamed milk. The staff was welcoming and attentive and our orders came out quick. I look forward to coming back. read more

I came here with 2 girlfriends for lunch on a weekday. I had the veggie burrito and it was delicious. I just wish I had asked for beans to be added in it. But it was so good! I also really enjoyed the cafe con leche. It was so good! I will definitely be back. read more

I suggested Cuban, the wife said "no." The gastropub had a 45 minute wait (will try another time), wife said "let's just get Cuban." (Cha-Ching) Appearance/atmosphere: if you've ever been in an old Waffle House...it's just like that, except gutted with black ceilings, a patio, some conga drums, license plates, and a bar. They did a decent job with the space and lighting, but I spent way too much of my youth at WaHo. The wife hardly noticed. Luckily, I don't eat architecture; I came for the food. Appetizer: Ordered the La Cubana Combo with a beef empanada. The white sauce tasted as if you raised a cow on nothing but garlic and made butter with its cream, in the best possible way. The green sauce (cilantro based) was also delicious with just a slight heat. The croquettes were good with smokey ham and plenty of cheese. The yucca was crisp on the outside and tasted just like yucca...it's a fried root vegetable, you can't go wrong. The empanada was well seasoned with a tender flaky crust. Meal: My wife ordered the Barbacoa tacos and I ordered the Medio Noche (Cuban sándwich on sweet Cuban bread (similar to Challah)) and we both ordered the yellow rice and black beans. The black beans were good, took me back to my childhood memories of growing up as the 5th child in Miami. The rice was really good, way better than my mom's (she was from Ohio). The tortillas (corn) were house made and looked and tasted delicious. My wife said the Barbacoa was the best meat she's tasted in a while. She let me have have a bite and I had to agree (no grudges). The sauce dressing was strange in its own, but really helped bring together the flavor with the fresh onion and cilantro. The Medio Noche was one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. The pork on that sandwich was juicy and tender. The bread was soft and slightly sweet and just slightly toasted. The amount of flavor they pack into that pressed bread could be dangerous. The wife caught me staring off into space and she knew my dreamy expression wasn't just for her, "you're thinking about that sandwich!" Dessert: Had to...they didn't have the tiramisu or flan (Tuesday night), so we ordered the Choco Chimichanga and the Tres Leches. The Chimichanga was good, but a bit like chicken fingers on the menu at an Indian restaurant. The tres leches was like a symphony on my tongue; bold, elegant, and with a coffee glaze. Layers of cake and cream saturated with its namesake. Served with a touch of shredded coconut and a bit of whipped cream. Tip: If your eating with a loved one: don't share it, it will cause resentment. Coffee: It was a late dinner and I have occasional insomnia, the wife said "no". In summation, I will dream of that Medio Noche sandwich and the tres leches. I will definitely go back to get some Cafe Cubano (before noon) and try the flan (and tirimisu...who ever turned that down). Maybe a little ropa viejo or vaca frita. And another sandwich...for tomorrow's lunch. read more

Okay wow! The best I am mean the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had! They are weak on how to make Cuban coffee! I wrote that about 2 years ago but since they have become top 5. The owners son and several servers got together and took it to heart! The improvement is out of this world. They get get 5 stars service was great, the Childs menu is short and complete and the lechon is wonderful. Finally the desert is Awesome. So visit soon is straight out of The Caribbean Updated 5/2/20 Service service service is incredible! The food has even gotten better which was incredible before. This is my place ever weekend with my twins! read more

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I don't know how they do it, but great chicken soup. Authentic Cuban sandwich and plantains and black beans are very tasty. Not a fancy restaurant, but excellent food and a very very good mojito too. read more

Based on my first experience eating at La Cubana I can say it was a disappointment from the food to the service. We were a party of 3. We ordered Churrasco with white rice and 2 orders of Masitas de Puerco. The churrasco looked like a small cheap piece of meat and rice was overcook and had too much garlic. The masitas de puerco were bland they lacked flavor, congris was bland and the tostones were not crisp. Service was slow and we felt neglected by the waitress who failed to bring a glass with ice. We were hoping to order some dessert but it took too long to get the food on the table so we were discouraged by it. I lived in Miami for 16 years and I love Cuban food. This place is a bad imitation of the real Cuban food I learned to love in Miami. read more

Good food, good service, had the special on the board which was shrimp tacos. They were awesome.

place is in a good area but parking can be difficult when it's full due to small parking lot. The man attending us was very kind and polite. Got 2 cuban sandwiches with plátanos maduros (sweet plantains) and they were very good and worth the drive. The meat was savory and big size bread. The place was full yet got my sandwich in 10 or less minutes. overall very delicious 10/10. read more

La Cubana - authentic cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Where do I start. Roy our waiter was fantastic and so was the other crew. You can feel the love in the way they take such great care of the customer. The food was great, served hot and fresh. Brought home 3 of their family recipe flans, oh my God! I had the Milanesa De Pollo and the roommate had Milanesa De Trout. Both served with plantains, choice of rice black beans all made to perfection. Next time is for lunch, I'll let you know what think. read more

La Cubana - Milanesa De Pollo with black beans, plantain and a salad. - Cuban Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

My wife and I love this place. They have nostalgic item place around the restaurant that adds to the uniqueness of this place. The food is excellent. The customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this place read more

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We ordered from here at work one day. The beans and rice were wonderful but the empanadas were so good. I also ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was good but by far the empanadas were amazing! read more

Sense my girlfriend is from El Salvador I've been exploring Latin cuisine and experience authentic food. This was our first time here and they were very nice to allow us to bring our dog (toy poodle) on the patio. We started with some drinks and empanadas. We got the mojito and daiquiri. I would not suggest the daiquiri because it had almost no alcohol. The mojito was really good but again tasted like it had very little alcohol. Next time I won't get an alcoholic beverage and maybe just a beer. The empanadas were delicious especially with the salsa. We got chicken , ham and beef. My favorite was beef. My girlfriend got tacos and I got the roast pork. The roasted pork was delicious and always goes good with the yellow rice and black beans. The tacos were solicitous also but the plates are expensive and very basic. Everything comes with a small side salad, rice and beans. The side salads are always disappointing because it's only lettuce, red onion and tomatoes (no dressing) but I've learned that's a cultural thing. I guess I'm used to having dressing or salsa to enhance the flavor. Service was slow but only because there was one server working the entire restaurant and had 4 tables including us. I worked in a restaurant for a couple years so I understand how tough it can be managing 4 tables at once with no help. Overall great food and great service and will be returning if we are ever in the area again read more

This food is amazing. The flavors are like a party in your mouth. The service was good and the atmosphere was welcoming.

I honestly don't see how there isn't a line down the street for their place 24/7! We happened upon it and found it completely empty, but it was an odd hour. Everything we tried was the best we ever had. Seriously, the Havana style fish tacos were the best thing I've put in my mouth in a long time! The Cuban sandwich was beyond perfect and my dear hubby said his Bloody Mary was the best he'd ever tasted. We'll only be in town for 3 days, but we will definitely be back! read more

This place is amazing. The food is amazing. The staff is amazing. The best hands down chicken quesadilla I've ever had. The fish tacos are also delicious. You will not regret dining here. read more

I love Cuban food so I decided to try this spot for pick up. Wow, all of our food was spot-on! The food was flavorful, well packaged for take out, and scrumptious!!! I had the shrimp mofongo, my sister had the grilled shrimp tacos with beans and rice. We both practically cleaned our plates and had a silent meal while we stuffed our faces. I took off a star because I tried calling this restaurant for about 30 mins straight to call in my order, so I wouldn't have to wait long when I arrived - but no answer and I had to wait 20 mins. When I arrived, the restaurant didn't seem too busy for someone to not be able to answer the phone, but I guess it's not priority. One of my dishes was a child's meal and the menu advertised it coming with a soda, but I wasn't given a soda. Despite these hiccups, I thoroughly enjoyed the food, so it was worth it all, after all. read more