Ruthy’s Bakery

We have eaten lunch at Havana's once before in Cooper City. The food and service was good. And…read morethey accommodated for the one year old granddaughter. We decided to give it a try for take out dinner. We ordered the Pork family meal, which included, black beans, rice and plantains. It serves 4-5 people. A good deal. The food was plentiful, hot and very good. The beans were delicious perfectly cooked Cuban style. We also ordered plantain chips, accompanied by a delicious garlic mojo sauce. And a salad. Salad was OK, but for the price it was not large enough to feed 4-5 people. I do recommend take out as well as eating at the restaurant. I think the food is fresh and good.

It really all started eight years ago when my nephew married a woman born and raised in Cuba. One…read moreof the benefits is knowing the hidden gems in South Florida. I can assume this is one. The service here was wonderful. The meals came out quickly, our new friend, Raphael, was so polite and friendly. He actually made plenty of table checks and answered all of our stupid questions. He kept pushing the Flan Casero and was right to do so. Melt in your mouth!!! Every dish that landed was gobbled up. It was so good that if you hesitated, you missed out. Three things I insist you order are the Calamari Frito, the Ropa Vieja and the sangria. If I had more space I'd give the details. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed all of them. 12/25

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3.9(679 reviews)

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I haven't been to Padrino's in about 15 years and it was for a baby shower. I don't know why...but…read morewe were happy to return when our friend suggested it for dinner. We started with fried plantains. You can order it when black bean salsa or just garlic. We opted for just garlic. They were cut thicker than we are used to and we loved it! They weren't greasy. Our only complaint is we should have ordered 2. I had the grilled chicken. It was very good. Tender and tasty. My daughter & one friend had the seafood stew and LOVED it. It was the perfect portion and she said it was very good. My husband ordered chicken noodle soup and his favorite, ropa vejia. He said it was very good. The soup was delicious! Our other friend had the mahi and he enjoyed it was well. We ended with dessert. My husband had flan, my daughter had their banana pudding (AMAZING) and I had a cafe con leche and I didn't have to ask to have it extra hot. It was perfect temp. Service was okay. We weren't checked on to refill sodas and once dessert hit the table & we took care of the bill, never saw him again to be able to put my coffee in a Togo cup. I think I remember the previous location as being dark, the new space is open, clean and modern. They have both inside and outside seating. It was definitely too hot for us to eat outside so we appreciated the roomy booth for the 5 of us. We had reservations and were sat within 10 minutes of arriving, which was perfect. The hostess was very friendly. Would we go back? YES!

Woweez!!! Simply poppin' with explosive flavors!…read moreLuis hooked us up with great service today & DO NOT SLEEP on the tropical ceviche!!! I had that and the Cuban Combo. The tostones were superb as well!!!

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Just like Abuelas cooking! If you're looking for a Pan con Bistec - it's fire!! Best Cuban food in…read moreLauderdale!!

My husband and I were craving some delicious Cuban food so decided to stop by the Little Cuban…read moreCafe. Wow! Let me just say it did not disappoint. The food was delicious! The service was great! We were seated right away and the waitress was very attentive. We ordered the Cuban sandwich and the pollo à la plancha with white rice, black beans and plantains. So delicious!

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Havana 1957

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was excellent…read more Rosa was our waitress, and she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our entire meal. She made sure we had everything we needed and truly made our visit special. Thank you, Rosa!

Havana 1957 is your classic cuban spot for all your cuban food cravings. Located in Pembroke…read moreGardens this spot has all the delicious cuban dishes like vaca frita, masitas de puerco, cuban sandwiches and lechon asado. We stopped for lunch and tried the lunch menu items. We tried the pollo asado bowl which comes with rice, salad , big chunk of avocado and baked chicken no skin. The rice and beans were so good. Beans were a little watery but were perfect for my taste as this is the way i like them. Chicken had good flavor but was a bit dry. Waitress was fast but food took longer than expected and we had to rush back to work. Love the 1950's Havana nostalgia vibe with all the vintage cuban decor. Dimmed lights and nice bright bar area. Spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor patio area.

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so delicious i have never got so nice beef…read more 11111111111111111111 i will be back the taste is very similar to my grandma's

Don Carlin was a great experience! Food was wonderful! Service was wonderful! Ambiance is like a…read moremom and pop restaurant. We ate Cuban sandwiches, black beans, yucca, ropa vieja, puerco chunks, and several other dishes. All were fabulous - like homemade! We had flan and tres leches for dessert! Breads were very good. Then we discovered why.... Everything, including breads and desserts, are homemade!Truly a delicious experience! Service was excellent, everyone was so friendly. I tried to sneak in some fried yucca (which I'm not supposed to eat) by ordering en Español, but I got caught! LOL! Highly recommend Don Carlin. It's like visiting family!

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Family-owned & operated

Amazing food and friendly staff. The interior is decorated nicely but the location is kind of…read morerandom but it didn't matter. The food here is incredible!! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating and the Cachapa was 10/10 (I ordered the carne asada) I'll be back when I'm in town again!

I went there with my parents and my 2 daughters for my birthday lunch yesterday, and I was very…read moredisappointed at the food. We got a picada, punta gorda, 2 soups, and a couple of lemonades. Unfortunately, the beef in the picada was extremely chewy so we couldn't eat it (my dogs enjoyed it at home). La punta gorda had zero flavor. Las papas criollas were dripping oil when bit. I am only giving a 3 star because of the service. The waiters were nice and attentive, and the host was super sweet to my girls. I think this place is good for breakfast. I've heard they have the best coffee, just not for lunch.

When the day calls for a break, the perfect cocktail awaits you at Luka. Relax, toast, and indulge in the flavor.

The perfect plan always starts at Luka: Latin flavor, mouth-watering dishes, and a captivating atmosphere. See you today?

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The perfect plan always starts at Luka: Latin flavor, mouth-watering dishes, and a captivating atmosphere. See you today?

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

3.9(166 reviews)

2.1 mi

Best Cuban Restaurant in Broward, family owned and ran, this is my favorite location because tge…read morestaff is really amazing specially Maria, she it's a kind Lady who makes yo feel right at home, and makes tge best Cuban coffee herself. Skip going to any other Cuban restaurant, if you want consistency on both service and food quality.

Ended up here after the original restaurant we were going to nearby had a long wait. On a Friday…read morenight when we were tired and wanted something quick, but good, the experience worked for us. Yes, the decor is dated, worn, and can use an upgrade. But.... 1. There was no wait 2. Food arrived super fast 3. Food was tasty 4. Most portions were large and filling 5. Service was super friendly. We will return when we want something fast and easy.

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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

3.8(245 reviews)

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Tasty food, great service and nice size portions…read more... This place is consistently delicious...

This is a great local gem, known locally for good food and familiar flavors. My mother and I went…read morein for a quick lunch the other day and both ordered from the regular menu because the lunch menu didn't have what we typically get. Still, we noticed the portions were noticeably smaller than what we remembered. However, service was super fast and very friendly. Food was great, as usual. We took note of the portions so that we know what to expect from now on.

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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

3.9(561 reviews)

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Stopped by here before we went to the airport to try some Cuban food in the area. This place did…read morenot disappoint! The service was quick, and we got seated quickly. With 4 servers, they got our orders pretty quickly. The location was nice and had a great ambiance, with locals enjoying a nice Monday lunch. We ordered the Breaded Ham Paste, and I got the Roast Pork for lunch, while she got the Fish Fillet. The pork was tender, the rice was delicious, and the appetizers were spot on. I tried some of her fish, and it was quite tender and good as well. Overall, this place was great; I definitely will come back in the future and try more options!

I WISH I would have taken a picture but we immediately dug in. SOOOOOOO good…read more I ordered ropa vieja and my mom ordered the tamale de lechon. The food was amazing and the service was even better. We got complimentary garlic bread. I'm sad I'm visiting from out of town and not able to get this more often.

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Los Paisanos To Go

4.6(99 reviews)

1.6 mi

DELICIOUS!! I stopped here and picked up white rice, beans and police and also ordered carne asada…read more everything was soooo good! Well seasoned!! Definitely pleased!

This is a nice little spot that has more towards to go food, as the name implies. There are tables…read moreon the side to eat at though but this is mostly a cafeteria setup. This place is a perfect spot to grab some quick food to go. The portions are huge for the price they charge. They have different items depending on the day and they offer both breakfast and lunch items. The also have some coffee that is great for a little pick me up in the afternoon. The food was all pretty good but a little on the saltier side for my taste. But overall, a great spot to grab a quick bite.

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Angela H.

3 years ago

To the owner, You are running a business, not a family reunion. I still stand by my review and you are wrong in saying that either my boyfriend or I were arrogant and rude. Cameras or not, asking for silverware, inquiring about your food, and service....was a ground ball that would of corrected some areas of this review. Ma'm I've worked in the service industry and empathize with workers and owners, but you took this personal instead of using it to grow and correct your business decisions and model. This was two years ago, and by the looks of it...you are still getting poor reviews from other people. You are in SFL...a place rich in amazing food. The competition is plentiful and the economy is not the greatest...so if someone is looking to spend $ on eating out, the service could at least be decent and the food good = average. I wish you the best and God Bless...but again, YELP isn't used for personal attack on you...it's an area where consumers share experiences to inform others on expectations. It is up to each person to decide wether or not they choose to spend their hard end $ on good or bad experiences...maybe your future customers will have some. read more

Sasha K.

5 years ago

HIDDEN GEM OF BROWARD If I could give this place 10 stars I would! They invented so many flavors of Pastelitos and the only ones in Florida to have it I ate a strawberry and cheese, my husband had the blueberry and cheese and my kids had a mango and piña colada flavor I came for a water and left with a dozen pastries! The owner is so friendly and makes you feel apart of the family So warm and welcoming. Place is very clean and the food was definitely fresh So hot right out the oven. This cozy cute bakery made us so happy to find it I will be visiting this place every time I visit Florida PLEASE OFFER SHIPPING BECAUSE I NEED THESE AMAZING PASTELITOS BACK IN NY!!! read more

Ledi A.

3 years ago

Today I had the opportunity to order and buy this spectacular cake for my niece .The cake was done just in a couple hours after I ordered it and was a wonderful surprise when I arrived to the Birthday with this really amazing cake .The combination of the flavor ,the freshness ,with the texture and the colorful decoration was very impressive. I will recommend Ruthys Bakery if you really appreciate an exquisite taste for cakes, pastries and much more read more

Stephen C.

432

5 years ago

I've been here twice this week! My mom introduced me to this place last Saturday and the food is amazing! I had the Steak Sandwich, croquettes, papa rellena and guava pastries.. all good! My kids loved it too. I went back again today and the owner remembered me and was very kind and hardworking! I came to get an assortment of food because of how good it is and she threw in a free fried Nutella pastry to try, so good! I definitely recommend this place! read more

Craig K.

5 years ago

I absolutely love this place. The owner is by far the most amazing and friendly person I've ever met in an industry thats very mentally demanding. The food was amazing. The chef did a tremendous job with the sandwiches and overall when you walk into this place it feels like you are apart pf the family. Not many latin Cafés still have that kind of hospitality. Thank you Ruth! read more

Ana Maria R.

6 years ago

this bakery is excellent! fresh baked goods, a great mix of vegan, vegetarian pastries and awesome empanadas (meat, cheese, guava, fish, chicken, etc.) many options! baked and fried! for everyone's preference. Customer service is outstanding!, the bakery is spotless clean. Overall a great experience while I was visiting this plaza last week. I will be back soon! read more

Maimuna K.

5 years ago

First and foremost!!! The service was amazing! We're from California and we're getting our rental car and she made our wait feel like we were at home! Andddddd the food?????? Hold onnnn! We tried the papa relleno and yuka it was amazing! And then she gave us the Nutella empanada before leaving and OMGGGG AMAZINGGGG. read more

Yuniel D.

5 years ago

Deliciosos sandwich cubanos el puerco fresco y ripiado con su cebollita me encantó el sabor y las empanadas frescas me encantó lo recomiendo es una gema en Favor la atención exelente lo hacen sentir con familia la gente sereune a platicar socializar al desayunar es increíble el ambiente read more

Marlon D.

5 years ago

I first started coming here because Dunkin' Donuts line is ridiculous every morning. Glad I haven't been disappointed yet. Great breakfast sandwich and the coffee is just what I need. The owner and the staff is always very welcome. If you're in the area you should check it out.. read more

Karen F.

4 years ago

A cute little gem in a plaza. They have different items from churros, to cafe con leche to pan con bistec. Yummmmmmyyy. empanadas!!!! The chicken one was my favorite. Super nice and friendly. Prices are fair and everything was clean read more

Khayla L.

6 years ago

The little business is amazing! The food was top notch along with the service. They were extremely polite and made us feel super welcomed. Their food options were vast and couldn't pick just one thing to eat. Everything was homemade. read more

Ju R.

5 years ago

This place is amazing!! The food is so delicious and the ambience is great. The owner is so sweet and inviting. Did I mention the food is amazing?! I highly recommend if you want authenticate Latin and Cuban food and pastries. read more

Marcia J.

5 years ago

cuban sandwich with the potato's stick is so good That is the way you make a original Cuban sandwich I love the pastries and the personal is so Nice the make you feel welcome I highly recommend i love this place fresh food read more

Sam R.

4 years ago

I am from New York but can honestly say that Ruthy's Bakery was the best. Ruthy is so sweet and spiritual that we felt blessed to go there. I should also mention it was the best breakfast I had visiting the area. read more

Mara H.

2 years ago

Went with my granddaughter after her gym class and the pastries were delicious. The decorations on the cupcakes and cake pops were wonderful. My granddaughters favorite was the canoli. The owner is super nice. read more

Matthew James C.

4 years ago

Once again, Ruthy's Bakery proves to be the best in the business. Best breakfast, best lunch, best pastries. If you're a frugal vegetarian or just looking for a healthy bite, this place never disappointa. read more

Francine A.

5 years ago

The owner was so sweet. She makes all of her pastries/empanadas from scratch. i had an Argentinian chicken empanada with coffee - it was so good! Will definitely need to come back for more. read more

Howard P.

5 years ago

Amazing food, my wife and went for a steak sandwich, everything was very fresh, then we went to try the pastries Wow!! Taste, freshness and variety superb! Ruthy gave us excellent service read more

Patricia G.

5 years ago

Ruthy's bakery is delicious. Variety of pastries and sweets and a delicious breakfast. Ruthy is amazing she is very friendly. If you are in this area come and you are going to love it!!! read more

Evan J.

104

6 years ago

Best Cuban sandwich I've had yet. You can taste the love and care in the pork. Great bread as well. Very friendly people! They recently opened so I highly recommend you check them out read more

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