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!

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 got to try this food truck because it was at wiseman brewery the other day & I'm so glad I did…read morebecause it was delicious! I love yuca and I've never had yuca with rosemary & garlic oil but it was as delicious as I could imagine. They were oily of course because of the garlic oil but the flavor was great. I also had the beef empanadas and they were really good too. They're the perfect size & the breading tastes really fresh. I also loved the seasoning in the empanada. The dipping sauce paired perfectly with both the yuca and empanadas. My friend got a sandwich and I didn't try it but she really enjoyed it too. The service was good - food came out pretty quickly even though it was crowded! This is definitely a food truck I'll be on the lookout for again!

This one is a must. JJ is an awesome dude. With family that hails from Cuba, and generational ties…read moreto American history, it's enough to know that his famous Cubano would be special. The Cubano was everything it should be. Made with golden bread pressed to perfection. Inside, the layers of roasted pork and ham were stacked. Made just right too. The melted Swiss cheese keeps it from falling apart. The pickles and mustard cut through the rich flavor by adding a slight tang. Every bite was comfort for the soul. I paired it with an NZ Pils from Joymongers and it was heaven. The beef empanadas were just as good. Inside, the seasoned beef was 100% flavorful. They weren't greasy and went well with the specialty sauce. Together, they made for a satisfying meal... it was enough to make me keep a lookout for their next Greensboro stop. Cheers!

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!

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

This is my favorite restaurant in Salisbury and I'm a home grown Salisburian so I remember when the…read morespace was occupied by Las Palmas way back in the day. Now it's home to the best, authentic Cuban cuisine in the area. Whether you're looking for small plated tapas to share among friends or a bountiful feast of deliciously seasoned entrees, Mambo has you covered. You can go the healthy route with their standout grilled salmon & mahi mahi with mixed veggies or indulge in savory dishes such as Chicken Milanese or Ropa Vieja. My favorite dishes are the enchiladas de camaron (shrimp smothered in a hearty sauce and served in a cast iron pot) and the plantain temptation (stuffed with cheese, rice, and protein of choice)! The Cuban sandwich is very good and I usually get one or two to take home. But the best kept secret is their Garlic Cilantro Sauce. It comes with the Yuca Frita (also amazing) and you'll want to ask for extra so you can pour it all over everything else. ¡Buen provecho!

All of the food was so amazing! As a Cuban myself - this is AUTHENTIC Cuban food!! We got the…read moresample platters so that we could have a taste of everything. No notes. Food was incredibly delicious.

Amazing food, top tier service and a wonderful low-lit, romantic vibe, I will be visiting again…read morevery soon!

Best Cuban outside of Miami…read more We had such a great experience at Carmen's Cuban Cafe & Lounge! From the moment we sat down, our server Will was absolutely amazing, friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. We started with mojitos, and they were incredibly refreshing, perfectly balanced and just what we needed. We came specifically for the ropa vieja, and it did not disappoint. It was flavorful, tender, and clearly made with care. The plantains were delicious, and the salad was fresh and a great complement to the meal. Will truly elevated the experience. He suggested we try the flan, and even though we were full, we couldn't pass it up, so we got it to go. If it's anything like the rest of the meal, we already know it is going to be amazing. This place checks all the boxes for great food and excellent service. We will definitely be back, and I can already see us becoming regulars!

We came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. They start by providing complimentary bread. It was…read morereally good. It was nice and buttered and toasted perfectly. We started with the empanadas, which were excellent. We had one beef and one chicken. The beef was nicely seasoned and had potato's on the inside as well. For our main entrees we had the bistec de pollo with yellow rice and plantains. We also had the lechón asado with moros and plantains. The moros is the Cuban version of dirty rice and it was very delicious. The plantains were golden, soft and prepared so good. The chicken and pork were tender and good. The servers were really nice as well. Great experience.

This is my first time trying Dominican food! I got the mofongo (Fried plantains mashed with garlic…read moreand other ingredients, there's also some gravy, $15) with fried pork. The fried pork reminded me of Asian pork belly, but a little more deep fried. This made it tougher and harder to chew. Definitely make sure you have some water nearby to wash it down. Nice flavor though. The mofongo looks like mashed potato's with lots of extra ingredients, but it is much more dense. Even slightly warm, it is a little difficult to cut into. The flavor is pretty neutral. I got a beef empanada (2.50). The outer shell was fried very crispy. Filling was ground beef. I didn't taste too much of a particular spice. The creamy pink mayo? Sauce was nice to dip it in. Service was friendly and fast. I'm interested in coming back to try their other items.

As always - dinner was delicious!! Fresh crispy tostones - - juicy roasted chicken - - the BEST…read moreflavorful and fluffy white rice around!!

As a real Cuban, am sorry to say that the food was not authentic The croquetas were soggy with an…read moreafter taste I ordered the pollo a la plancha, It was soggy and the plate presentation needed better arrangement I must say the decor was very nice, Service was slow but presentation of food and actual taste is important

Omg so good!! The lunch portion is enough to enjoy & be full! The mixture of rice, peppers, onions,…read more& chicken is fresh & full of flavor. I will definitely be back here soon! I did order to pick up but f you'd prefer to dine in, the place is very aesthetically pleasing.

The menu here is certainly interesting - Toasted Cuban Bread, Authentic Cuban Sandwich, Pan Con…read moreBistec, Chicharron, Masitas, Fried or Grilled Chicken, Madoros, and even Ceviche. I was especially interested in the Toasted Cuban Bread, the Authentic Cuban Sandwich, and the Pan Con Bistec, and tried them all over several visits, along with Chicharrones, Ceviche, plantains, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Ropa Vieja, Street Corn, and more. My experiences here were definitely a mixed bag with both the food and the service. On one visit the service would be fine, and on the next it would be awful. Time for food to arrive on the table varied greatly, even when the restaurant was not especially busy. The Cuban Sandwich is decent but it doesn't scream "South Florida". I was more impressed with the Pan Con Bistec, a better choice in my opinion, as is the Fried Chicken Sandwich especially with a side of sweet plantains or yucca fries. The Toasted Cuban Bread, the Street Corn, and the Ceviche were also pretty good choices, as are the Chicharroes. I did not care for the Ropa Vieja at all, nor the Cuban Deluxe Sandwich, too much going on, croquettes adversely effected both the taste and the texture if the Cuban! I was sorry to hear that the restaurant will close permanently on Aug 24th. The owners site a drop in business due to the downtown parking situation (which likely will only get worse with the coming changes), safety concerns by potential customers, as well as rising costs in almost all areas of operation. Winston will lose yet another solid, sit down restaurant, most likely to be replaced by another fast, casual spot with a trendy, funky menu.

From the outside, it looks a bit dark and unwelcoming but you enter at what looks like more of a…read moretakeout space. Inside, there's an eating area and it extends out to an outdoor patio. Lots of paintings to give a Latin vibe. The food is Latin and Cuban inspired and the whole menu is annotated with v/gf options!! I love the yucca fries, sweet plantains, and green plantains. The sauce/dip that comes with the yucca fries was bomb - some kind of aioli. The cocktail drinks were okay - a bit small and watered down but the food was awesome! Would come again.

Wanted something comforting and filling on this cold day.... Got the pabellon to go and it was…read morepacked nicely and was still piping hot when I got home. Friendly and fast service, they even graciously subbed out the sweet plantains for savory when I asked. Everything was flavorful, fresh and came with choice of sauces. I will def be back to try some of the speciality dishes that looked amazing ...and I'm posting their lunch specials for anyone that is on the lookout for a great lunch out. This is going to sound silly but they have a really good burger on the menu too! Go check them out!

We came to the physical store front around noon on a Thursday. I appreciated that one of the staff…read moremembers gave us physical menus to look at versus using the large digital screens to determine what we wanted. My husband ordered Carne Mechada Arepa and said it was absolutely delicious, very savory and tender beef. He had added on avocado for 2 dollars which itself was very reasonably priced based on the amount of avocado gave however, this item overall is smaller than he would have anticipated. I ordered Arroz Con Carne Mechada with a side of their cilantro sauce. I was very satisfied with the whole meal as the meat was flavorful, there was plenty of cheese, and the cilantro sauce just put everything over the top. I will say pricing wise, I was given a much bigger portion that matched a bit more the price point compared to my husband. I am aware with small business it may be hard pricing wise, but I do think with my husband's meal, it could have at least come with a side of rice included to round out the dish. Overall the food was great quality and the staff were nice and helpful. I would come back to try additional menu items.