Better food than many places in Miami The traditional lechón…read morewas epic Yuca fries 10/10 Mojito was great with lots of fresh mint Wish we lived closer!!

Cuban Diner caught my attention because I saw an ad for them on social media. Despite it being a…read morebit farther than our typical distance threshold, we decided to take our son and my in-laws out for a good Cuban lunch last weekend, and thankfully it did not disappoint. As a first generation Cuban-American born and raised in Miami and married to a Cuban man, I am happy to report that Cuban Diner is the real deal. This is authentic Cuban food that is as good as the Cuban food easily found all over Miami. We started with croquetas and mariquitas. I ordered the bistec empanizado, hubby ordered the vaca frita, my son ordered the ropa vieja, my MIL orders the palomilla, and my FIL ordered a papa rellena and tamal along with a natural guava juice. We all shared bites of our plates with each other and everyone agreed that everything was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the vaca frita, so I stole a good bit from hubby and I also loved my FIL's guava juice. Service was good, but we got there shortly after opening so we had the place to ourselves. We noticed as it got busier, service definitely slowed considerably, but there was only one server for the whole place and one more handling to go orders. The one server did a fantastic job despite being the only one for multiple tables, but I did notice one couple left in frustration when they were not attended in a timely manner. I loved that they offer a total of 3 sides with the entrees, so you don't have to compromise on sides. I really enjoyed our meal and will be back to try more things on their menu soon. I definitely recommend Cuban Diner, but urge you to pack your patience if you go when there is a crowd. The good news is that the food will be well worth the wait!

Terrific food, very friendly service. Will be going back. Parking lot could use some repair but…read morewouldn't keep me away.

Food was delicious. The Cuban sandwich was delicious, make sure you get the hot sauce, it brings…read morethe sandwich to life. The show stopper was their fresh mango juice. Yum.

Great place for cool cocktails & Tapas…read more My only suggestion would be to rotate the menu a bit - I know the kitchen is small, so maybe rotating different dishes in could be beneficial for some tapas variety. My 2 cents - great addition to the square

We went for cocktails and a couple of tapas. I had the gimlet cocktail and my companion had a…read moreginger apricot vodka cocktail with a sprig of rosemary. They did not disappoint. To eat, we started with the eggplant/pepper onion plate that came with a tomato base sauce. Not bad although the eggplant could've been more tender and creamy. Then, we had the grilled whole snapper, stuffed with parsley and dill and topped with slivers of sautéed garlic and lime. It came with a side of puréed tomato and olive oil. The other side was Spanish rice. Tasty overall. The service was good and the ambiance was alright. We sat outside so one of us had to face the parking lot. I wished there were higher plants to distract the eye from all the visuals that don't make it cozy and quaint. I'd definitely go back.

There was one near us in Cumming, GA that I loved, but they closed out of no where. We decided to…read moredrive to this location since we miss the other. I was scared that they also could have closed, so I tried to call, but there was a strange message saying no one is taking calls...not a voicemail, it was as if there was no service. We tried anyway, and they are in fact open, but she may run it by herself. The sandwich I wanted wasn't available because she didn't have the bread needed, so I tried "The Tampa" I don't like Swiss cheese, but I think that's the only cheese they have. It was stuffed with roast pork, but I guess I'm not a fan of the pork. The Cuban bread is amazing! My son got "Pollo Especial" and she told him it was the last one of the day (it was about 1:45 and they close at 10). He said it was excellent. He also got a virgin Pina colada and said it was very good. Maybe it too authentic for me? Overall, it's a cute place, not worth coming back for me, but my son really enjoyed it.

Amazing delicious food!! Customer service is always excellent!!…read more My favorite is ropa vieja

Enjoyed my experience and food at Lazaro's, the first Cuban restaurant and had really good time. We…read moreordered chicken fillet and chicken tenders and fries. Good quality chicken and very tasty. Yucca fries were great. Truly enjoyed the food and experience and coming back again!! Service and ambience were great. It had a Downtown Roswell vibe and I really liked it.

First visit, overall an average experience. We sat outside and service was a bit slow and road…read morenoise a bit loud at times. I had a bowl adding Ropa Vieja for the protein - fairly tasty dish. My wife had a Chicken Cuban w/fries. She didn't care for it, neither did I - we found it to be overly dry and devoid of much flavor.

Excellent- I am not going to say much- come here and eat…read more Flavorful and delicious. The BEST mojitos ever. You should try the tour (flight of mojitos). Just eat here. Pictures say it all and great prices. Immediately able to be seated and had great service. They have live music some nights and the place I larger than it appears.

Cute little place with vibrant decor, seating inside and outside…read moreOur second visit and was just as delicious and l satisfying the second time! Service was attentive and friendly Drinks were strong enough and mixed well. Cuban sandwiches with black beans and plantains were spot on!

Nestled in a strip mall right outside of downtown Powder Springs sits Havana Haven. For those of us…read morewho used to go to Copa Cabana prior to closing this was a much welcome lounge. We decided to stop by for lunch and we were the only customers there. The restaurant seems to have taken on some Caribbean flair, with a photo area adorned with fake flowers, a bar that was barely stocked, a DJ area without a real dance floor and ViP area that if you have a mobile disability you probably won't be able to get to. The manager on duty was Cassandra and she was very nice and the music playing was very tropical. The ambiance was nice, then we were given the menus. The word Havana implies that it would have traditional Cuban foods, not sure if they consulted a Cuban or even competent Caribbean chef. Perhaps the drinks are good but I will the food left much to be desired. My husband ordered the nachos and the chips were store bought and extremely salty, combine with the canned cheese and the unseasoned meat it was not very good at all. In fact my husband took three bites and he couldn't eat anymore. It was beyond salty and inedible. My daughter ordered the empanadas. On the menu pictured it says empanadas, hence leading one to believe that it would be more than one. However, the empanadas meant one and somehow or another, you the customer are left to figure this out when one empanada arrives on a bed of Lettuce. She also ordered the steak tostones cups which were overpowered with the guacamole. My daughter loves guacamole but the ratio guacamole to steak was too much and the two half strips of steak were not enough to balance out the flavor. I had the hibachi, the steak arrived so badly burnt that it curled up and the charred pieces of steak were inedible. The vegetables surrounding the little bowl of burnt rice were ok so I happily ate that. My husband who never complains asked our very sweet waitress if she could get the manager. After he went through the issues with the food, she was extremely open to the issues and explained they are in the process of tweaking some things. I expressed I would happily pay for the veggies that I ate and the empanada that my daughter ate and the tostones as she ate two of the three sharing the second. The manager then took our full plates away. We were a little taken aback to get the bill of 50% off when we hadn't taken three full bites of the inedible food. I wish this business success however, maybe the chef is new as well. We will not be returning to eat, perhaps the drinks are good because the ambiance seems nice and the music was amazing.

The only reason I gave it a star is only because of my waitress she had a beautiful smile. Other…read morethan that the best thing on the menu was the ice. The lounge itself is very cringe like, nothing special, below average. You can't tell weather your getting Mexican, Haitian, or Spanish food. I asked for a Lemon drop and it was just a drop. Can we please do something different!!! This spot isn't doing anything for the neighborhood.please and thank you

Let me apologize for the delay in posting this incredible spot!!! I met a fabulous sister friend…read morehere for dinner and it did not disappoint. Great service and the food was DELICIOUS . HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Make sure you start with the mezcalrita- Smokey and delicious. Everything was served fresh and they were able to cater to changes without hesitation. Loved the vibe, the noise level was low and the place filled up while we were there. So come early or plan to wait. Authentic dishes and a great variety of Latin dishes to satisfy your appetite. Definitely 5

I came here for lunch and ordered four tacos--nothing too elaborate, but they were absolutely…read morefantastic. I enjoyed every single one. They offer a wide variety of options, and at only $3 each, the tacos are an excellent value. I tried the carnitas, barbacoa, and steak, and all the meats were juicy, flavorful, and clearly well-marinated and cooked with care. The fresh produce on top and the unique avocado sauce on each taco really brought everything together. The restaurant itself looks newly updated, very clean, and comfortable. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. I also love that they offer a different lunch special every day, so I'll definitely be back to try more.