I'm not Cuban, but two of the three I was with were born in Cuba so of course they know what Cuban…read morefood taste like. The one who suggested this restaurant told the other right upfront that it's the best for this area of North Carolina and it is not Cuban food of Miami. The restaurant was busy, and of course tables are limited because of its size, but the owners were very accommodating and we appreciate that very much There is a back parking lot with three spaces, but they are for pick up only but we were given permission to use one as we had a handicap individual with us. My Cuban sandwich was just fine and tasted just like the one I had in Miami in my opinion as a gringo and everyone finished their meal without sending anything back so I would say the food was pretty good The restaurant is a order at the counter and staff will deliver it to your table. There is one unisex bathroom for All and I'm not sure about everyone else but of course our service dog was allowed. I did see two other dogs so I can only assume that pets are allowed as those two were not marked as service animals at all. I cannot think of anything that would cause me not to give this Restaurant a full five star rating

The food transported me to my childhood in Puerto Rico, the exquisite smell of coffee to the fresh…read morepastelitos... The Cuban sandwich is a great experience of flavor and well done masterpiece... All the personnel welcome you and treat you as part of the family. I truly recommended for Breakfast and for lunch. They have a delicious variety in their menu.

I've never tasted cake this incredible. The best Cuban food outside of Miami and Cuba. Everything…read morewas delicious. We also had the ham croquets, the papa Rellena, the rum cakes, the vegetarian sandwich, the midnight sandwich and the coffees, but we ate it all before we could take pictures. We will absolutely be back.

This place had great reviews so I had to check it out. As a Puerto Rican South Floridian, I have…read moreexposure to great Cuban/Puerto Rican food and after seeing the reviews on Yelp, I had to give it a try myself and decide. Now listen carefully.... Do yourself a favor and eat here. It's the real deal. I had a steak sandwich and it was honestly top 3 steak sandwiches I've ever had. The steak was perfectly seasoned, the bread is toasted and perfectly hot. If we had this place in miami it would be a staple!!! The service was friendly, food is amazing, the rum cake is balanced and moist and the merch is hilarious lol. I wish I had one of these back home because I will crave this back home. The location is clean and while it's small inside, there is lots of space outside to eat. Run don't walk and make sure to get some Rum Cake before you go!

Drive thru restaurant with limited outside seating available…read more Ordered chicken and beef empanadas as well as an order (4) croquettes. The empanadas were awesome. Light, flakey pastry with plenty of meat and peppers inside. The croquettes were just ok. I go to Miami regularly so maybe I'm a little biased. You do have a to wait a bit but you know they're fresh and not been sitting around.

Fast, delicious, good. I normally get two meals out of a Cuban. It's not like anything in Miami,…read morehowever I swing by here anytime I'm in the area for lunch.

Churasco was amazing!!! The moros were delicious. Highly recommend Dan's Grill. The pork dishes…read moreare also very good. Need to come here more often.

We went in about 45 minutes before they closed. They were out of both of their beef steak options…read moreand skinny fries. Spouse got the Roasted pork and unfortunately was really greasy and full of fat, must have been the bottom of the barrel since it was almost closing time. My salad was good but not a lot on the salad itself; lettuce (very pale), tomato, and crasins. I ordered the grilled chicken extra. The chicken was cooked nicely. The tamale appetizer was good. The ham croquets were not what we expected, not bad but would not order again, just my personal preference. When we paid, my spouse mentioned he was not happy with the roasted pork and the waitress said he should have mentioned it and they would have made it right. Clean restaurant but ladies' room was out of paper towels.

Why in the world is Mambo's Café so far away? I need this restaurant to be right across the street…read morefrom my house so I could go every day. Let's talk about it. LOL Mambo's Cafe is located in Buford, Ga which is Northeast of Atlanta. When we entered the restaurant after our 5k, we were seated immediately and I will say Im glad we showed up when we did, because when we left people were everywhere waiting to be seated. So, Our waitress was amazing, she didnt miss a beat all the questions we had, she answered! We started off a complementary garlic bread with a Verde sauce. It was green with a pinch of spicy, but it was very good. Next, we ordered the beef empanadas and they cut them up for us so that everybody could sample them. They were so good. I had to get an order to go to take them home to my husband. For my drink, I ordered a pink lemonade. It was almost like I needed some sugar and I knew that would hit the eight spot even though it was carbonated it still was good. For the main train I went with ANGUS CHURRASCO STEAK!! Medium well of course! Wowwwwww!! This steak was top-tier. I enjoyed every bit of it, and what I could eat. Of course, I had to take the rest of them. It came with an option of beans I went with black beans plantains in a Spanish rice, which was amazing. The chimichurri sauce that came on the steak was was flavorful yeah, I even asked for some to take home and verde sauce as well. Lol The steak was tender outside skirt steak grilled and topped with our famous chimichurri sauce (garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil). $28 My entire bill with $58 including the takeout empanadas I will most definitely be going back. I enjoyed every minute of this restaurant.

Fun place to visit with friends. Very lively atmosphere and authentic food. We had excellent…read moreservice and look forward to coming back soon.

This adorable restaurant is tucked into a busy plaza. But you step inside and are better with…read moretropical island. Sounds and smells or Cuba welcome you in immediately. I was greeted with a smile and placed an order for an empanada combo. I tried beef, cheese and chicken empanadas. The beef was my favorite. But the others were delicious and my family loved them. The sweet plantains were perfectly cooked. I wished I'd ordered more. The place is just so cute! They have a full variety of Cuban coffee and other sandwiches that I'll be back to try.

Cute standalone café with décor that matches well with the dining experience. The restaurant was…read moreclean, lively, and well organized. Ordering is simple; you can order at the counter or use one of the kiosks. Once your food is ready, they bring it directly to your table. I also appreciated the self-serve stations for sauces, water, utensils, and to-go boxes. I'm usually not the biggest fan of Cuban cuisine, but was in the area and decided to give it a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. Everything I ordered was better than expected. I went with the Combination Sampler, which is great if you want a little taste of everything. It came with a chicken empanada, papa rellena, fried yuca, ham croquettes, sweet plantains, and tostones. Overall, everything was prepared nicely. The only item I wasn't crazy about was the chicken empanada, which tasted a little plain and dry on its own. However, once paired with the sauces, it was much better. Speaking of sauces, they offer plenty of options at the sauce station. My favorite was the creamy cilantro sauce, which paired well with almost everything. They also had ketchup and mayo; perfect for dipping the crispy yuca fries. Along with a spicy sauce that definitely brought the heat. My go-to Cuban dish is usually a Cuban sandwich, but I didn't get a chance to try theirs this visit. Based on the rest of the meal, though, I'd definitely come back for it next time.

Love this place! Amazing, authentic Cuban food with great service and a super chill ambiance. 10/10…read morerecommend if you're craving Cuban food in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We had the guava juice, croquetas, and ropa vieja--everything was absolutely delicious and tasted homemade. The food was so good I only managed to snap a picture of the croquetas before we ate everything. Will definitely be back!

Cuban food on the Parkway??? WTH??? First and foremost,…read morethere's another review that states hot sauce is not included and it's $10 a bottle. The hot sauce in the establishment is by the soda cooler and can be used by anybody. You can buy their homemade hot sauce for $10 a bottle if you'd like some. Wife had Ropa Vieja and it was AWESOME!!! We frequent a renowned restaurant called Columbia in Orlando (and Tampa). We both agreed that this was better. The plantains were good as well as the black beans. We shared croquettes ande paired with their hot sauce and it was spot on. I had a Cuban sandwich. And it was actually pressed. You know how many restaurants outside of Florida don't press their Cuban sandwiches. Not sure if it's in house Cuban bread. But it was good. All in all, if you're tired of chicken fried everything with gravy. Hit this place up.

During a visit to McCaysville, we stopped at Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café while exploring the area as…read morepart of our day riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. As a South Florida native who is obsessed with Cuban food, I had read the reviews beforehand and was really hoping they would live up to the hype and thankfully, they absolutely did. Walking into this place felt like a little piece of home while on vacation. The fresh pastelitos, tostadas, house-made rum cake, and a cafecito were exactly what I didn't know I needed that day. Everything is made in-house, and you can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. Finding such great Cuban food in another state truly felt like the cherry on top of the trip. Aesthetically, the space is full of Cuban pride. The walls share the story of how the Rum Cake Lady came to exist, and it's genuinely beautiful to read about the journey behind the business while you're there enjoying the food. What stood out to me the most was how busy the place was long lines and lots of traction yet the staff remained friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout it all. That kind of hospitality makes a big impression. Thankfully, after a quick search, I discovered there's another Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café location not too far from the cabin we were staying at in Blue Ridge. Of course, we had to go back this time for dinner ordering the classic media noche! If you're visiting the area and craving something authentic and full of flavor, this place is a must. I'm really hoping they continue to expand, because what they've created is truly special.

My friends and I loved this place and had some delicious food! The service was also excellent. We…read moreeven got a mini rum cake to take with us and enjoyed it very much. Don't miss out on visiting either locations during your visit to the Blue Ridge area!