Great to be back at the Cuban Place! We are in the area and decided to eat here since it's been a…read morewhile since we visited. We ordered beef empanadas for starters. The dough was crispy and the ground beef filling was tasty! For the main entrees, I got my favorite Ropa Vieja. Delicious shredded beef cooked with spices and tomato sauce, so good! My husband tried their special for the day which was the Pork Ribs, also with a sauce, and it was amazing! We enjoyed our meals so much and looking forward to coming back again!

The Cuban place! I got a cafecito…read more Husband ordered a pork sandwich with sweet plantains and I ordered pollo à la plancha aka grilled chicken filet and congri/ arroz moro with fried yucca. Everything was delicious and very authentic

Great customer service. Good food and atmosphere. Definitely would recommend to othersread more

I wish so much success to this restaurant! My friend took me here as it's one of his favorite spots…read morein the area. We were the only guests when we arrived. The staff was so friendly and appreciative when hearing that it was my first time visiting. The waitress even brought out a sample of their goat dish. We ended up ordering the oxtail and chicken brown stew. Everything was super delicious and I believe the chef came in and checked on us. Overall ambiance was very cozy with Caribbean decor. Please check them out if you're able to!

As part of a date night and pre-birthday night out, we'd heard good things about this place and…read moredecided to try them. Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, this hidden gem is a must if you're in the mood for authentic Caribbean food. Once you step inside you feel the ambience of a cozy Puerto Rican place with music to welcome you to the theme. We made it there for an early dinner, so the place wasn't crowded, but it looks like they offer live music for the evening audience. Our hostess and server was polite and friendly. And their menu was pretty good considering it's focus on the theme. We both decided to start with appetizers by ordering "empanadadilla" which was quite tasty and didn't feel like they skimp on the chicken filling which we chose. We both also went with a traditional dish, their mofongo with protein. I had the pernil (roast pork butt) and my wife had the mixed plate, which came with chicken, steak and shrimp! The meals also came with a house salad. Although I went with a simple soft drink, my wife tried their signature margarita. It was quite good, although it was a bit on the strong side. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly, even the mofongo wasn't overly garlicy, which other times we've had it, it was. The decor was up to standard within the theme and music wasn't too loud. And surprisingly enjoyable overall. The best part was when getting the check, the prices were adequate for the amount of food we had. Didn't feel hungry at all when she came back to offer dessert. I would highly recommend this place and will be back if in the area again.

Great location. Great staff. Amazing food. Was perfect with ordering inside and wasn't a long wait…read more Like 25 minutes for a big order for three people got a birthday celebration.

The other day I was in a discussion about the food in Little Havana in Miami. I was asked if I had…read moreever tried the Guava Turnovers at 1928 Cuban Bistro - St Johns a mile or 2 away. I said I hadn't but I was going to stop there on the way home and try it. I was told they run out alot but make more over the course of the day. I stopped and grabbed the last 3 they had left. They were still warm when I got home. The turnovers were delicious. Very buttery with the perfect amount of guava paste. I usually go to a location a few times before reviewing the restaurant but the turnovers were so good I'm reviewing them after 1 taste. I highly recommend plus It's closer then going to Miami or taking a cruise to get these delicious goodies. I can't wait to dive into the menu next. The location was spotlessly clean and the employee who helped me could not have been nicer or more pleasant. Great place so far.

I know I've done a review on on 1928 Cuban Bistro before but I just have to do one again! It is…read morealways fantastic and it's always consistent and the food is outstanding! Everyone who works there has a smile on her face and they're so happy to help. The restaurant is very clean and it's certainly a gem here in St. John's County. We love coming here!

We are from Fort Lauderdale and have been desperately wanting authentic Cuban food and this place…read moreis it ! Workers are very kind, atmosphere is very cute and aesthetic as well as clean. Absolutely loved it!

Cuban pastries and empanadas may very well be one of my top favorite foods. And the ones here are…read moreno exception. The guava cheese pastry was so flaky with a good amount of cheese inside. I do wish there was some more guava though. The pork and 1928 empanadas were also so hot and buttery. And I love how thin the crust was, if just came apart in my mouth. And the green sauce is so addicting. The cafecito is pretty sweet, and it's the perfect little shot of caffeine. And the Cuban sandwich was delicious too, packed full with all the toppings.

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

After my first experience here, i knew i had to come back for a redo!…read more First time around we had mid service with an hour wait time for food. This time around i noticed they had a runner that helped run the food, i was so much happier. Food came out fast, the drinks were great, food was spectacular, i loved the music and the vibes, the ambiance was to die for! I loved it so much more this time around and the food is always good here. We will be back!

Flavor passport activated!…read more I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Living on the Westside the food options are not the best. But this cute gem that is tucked away you can miss it and I hope you don't! I would be remised to say I don't want to write this review but sharing is caring. The food....whew; made with LOVE! From walking in the service was so great I was greeted with a smile and the server was great when it came to taking my order and explaining the menu to me. I was so confused on what I wanted but I settled with the rice plate and had black beans, yucca fries and pollo à la plancha. Whew the flavors the flavors.....the beans were so fresh, then the chicken (pollo) you can tell how well it was seasoned and juicy from the very first bite to the last. The set up inside made me feel like I was in a Cuban cafe. I loved the vibrant colors in the restaurant. Needless to say I will be back to try more items off the menu! Side note. The pink landline phone is cutest.

Decided to check out another location for 1928 Cuban Bistro and try something new…read more Food--9/10. The steak was a little tough and with plastic utensils and a slick plate on table surface, I almost knocked out my cafe bombon several times. The flavors were good though and the egg was fried perfectly. The torta was as delightful as could be. So crisp on the outside and warm and tender inside. Service--10/10. My order was taken quickly and delivered in an appropriate amount of time. They ensured I had utensils as needed also. Atmosphere--8/10. It's a good location right on Roosevelt Boulevard near the target with ample parking. I only complaint here is this is the second location I visited and the decor of this one feels more sterile and less welcoming.

Food and service was fantastic. Everything had great flavor and there were tons of gluten free…read moreoptions. The empanadas that are gluten free were so good. The green onion cream sauce was to die for and my husband who's not a fan of peppers ate all of them in the fantastic fried rice with chicken and steak. Order it all, you can't go wrong.

Absolutely delicious- everything is so fresh…read more Our server was Vicki, a delightful person- she was friendly and very attentive. Atmosphere- clean modern and comfortable.