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    Que Rico Cuban Cafe

    4.7 (84 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Salad, Cafes
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    QUE RICO CUBAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Clayborne H.

    Awesome hidden gem in Slidell. Was just shopping and found this place. The decoration in the interior is great and so is the food. The cuban sandwich and beans I had were great.

    Vegan sandwich Cuban chinese combination fried rice Black Beans Over White Rice Ropa Vieja / Shredded Flank Steak Platter
    Jess G.

    Every time I have gone to Que Rico the food is great, my favorite dish is the Vegan Cuban. The servers are friendly and accommodating. They actually remember my order. The way the restaurant is decorated you feel like you've stepped into a cafe in Cuba.

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    Robert W.

    We had a great time. The flight of Mojito were so good. The place was very busy and fun. Im not familiar with cuban food but it was so good. I wish the service was a little quicker but they had a huge wedding party and the place was very busy.

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    Codi B.

    I was visiting friends and family in Louisiana and one of our friends recommended this place. Funny story this place used to be my old place of employment years ago when it was Mi Patio. Walking in, very different, felt like they are still kinda renovating the place towards the back by the restrooms. I found it off that half of the dining space was empty, but I believe it's used as a dance floor at night. The staff is very friendly and colorfully dressed. Service overall was ok, they definitely were busy and the two guys were running around trying to get everything done. Our waiter was very nice, we ordered appetizers, coffee and food. But the order everything came out was off. My kids got their kids meals and we got half our appetizers first which I wasn't upset about. Our coffees came out then there was a big gap and we got our entrees before the rest of our appetizers came out. The waiter later told us they accidentally sent ours to another table. No biggie. Portions here are perfect, price point is really good and the presentation is decent. Flavors are very delicious. And the coffee is solid. I got the cortadito and a tres leches iced coffee. The kids meals were hefty but my kiddos didn't care for the bread they used. It wasn't normal sandwich bread and there wasn't enough cheese. We ordered the Havana sampler and a cheese and corn dip. The dip was amazing and the chips served with it were delicious. The sampler was pretty good, definitely found two things I didn't care for. My SIL got the Cuban sandwich and she said it was okay. I got the lechon pork platter and the pork chunk platter. The sauce on the pork chunk platter was amazing I added it to my lechon pork platter. The lechon pork was perfectly cooked and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the pork chunks, too dry for me. The tamal was delicious. Realized I really love lechon pork. We also ordered the flan and the coconut flan. They were both good in their own ways, however the texture of the coconut flan was what we preferred, but the taste of the regular. All in all we enjoyed our food, if you go during rush hour don't be in a rush. Glad Slidell has better restaurants.

    Cafe con leche!!  YUM
    Michelle W.

    First off, LOVED our server....the food wasn't the best. but the cafe con leche WAS!!! Rice tasted live bad rice a roni.

    Mojito Mocktail
    Alicia M.

    I was looking for a lunch spot on a Saturday and decided to try Que Rico. We were quickly seated and the server was very attentive. I ordered the Lechon Asado (add a fried egg) and it tasted okay. The other guest had the Palomilla Cuban Steak. The steak was a bit overcooked unfortunately. The serving sizes were pretty large and I had enough to eat later. We shared an order of the Garlic Buttered Cuban Bread. It was a large portion also but didn't really taste that great. My Mojito Mocktail had bad mint leaves in it so that was disappointing. If I'm ever in the area, I'd probably pick up the Lechon Asado to go. I just wouldn't go out of the way to eat there.

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    RuthMarie S.

    Food is great Very savory Lots of options to drink But today I'm here because they have salsa You can eat drink and dance This is heaven for me Come on out and see what all the fun is about

    This is the place!
    Keith H.

    Que Rico Cuban Cafe has been serving the Slidell area for many years! Historically they were located by a coin-operated laundry in Old Downtown. I ate there many times over the years, so I was glad to see they had reopened west of town. They are in a strip mall with lots of parking. The interior space is open and has plenty of seating. The wait staff is prompt and attentive. It's a great place to enjoy Cuban Cuisine! What is good about Cuban Cuisine? Lots of things! One aspect of Cuban food that is great to try are the plantains! These banana-like fruit are both starchy and sweet depending on their state of ripeness. The riper they are the sweeter they are. These are served both ways in the Havana Sampler, along with some yucca frites and ham croquets. This is a great appetizer to try! Moving on to entrees, there are chicken, beef, and stews that are all excellent. These tend to be cooked down to an extremely tender state. Sides often include rice and beans. Cuban Cuisine relies on black beans as their primary legume. These are spicy and great, but not too spicy. Another great Cuban food to try is their sandwiches! One of these that's popular is the Midnight Sandwich. This is reportedly popular for late night meals in Cuba, but is enjoyable at any time! Another great pork-based sandwich is the Cubano! Cuban sandwiches tend to be pressed, and made with great bread that is crispy on the outside but rich and chewy on the inside. Some other Cuban things to try are Cuban coffee and dessert. For the latter, don't miss the Flan which is a great caramel-covered custard.

    Pork chops
    Stephh C.

    This is one of my favorite stops in Slidell. I get the fried pork chops... phew. Fire. Their plantains are out of this world and their black beans?! Would be hard to replicate. Super authentic, great vibes, great service. Must stop in if you're passing through.

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    The food was great! The ambiance was welcoming & the service was great as well.. I enjoy my experience & will definitely be back!

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    Food is fantastic. Service is always good with friendly staff. Restaurant is clean and tidy. Always a good experience.

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    I am from Puerto Rico where we eat a lot of Cuban food. This is some of the best. Great food and service.

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    Food was great! Love the Caribbean soup and yuca. Ordered pick up and have zero complaints on how it went or how the food looked.

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    The food is delicious, no matter what you order!! The staff is so friendly! I'll definitely recommend this restaurant over and over again!!!

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    So glad we happened upon this place. Smelled great as soon as we walked in, great Cuban sandwich, excellent mojito, and great prices.

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    The ambiance and service was good. My Cuban sandwich was very tasty and hot. The lavender lemon drop was spot on.

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