The food is hit or miss here. Yesterday I ordered chicken and it was raw. It was so undercooked. Disgusting. read more

Versailles - Uncooked chicken. FS-1 Whole Versailles Famous Garlic Chicken - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

Best Cuban in LA. Love the carnitas de puerco and the platinos are supreme. Also, some of the best churros around.

Celebrated Mother's Day 2022 at Versailles. The restaurant opened at 11:00AM on Sunday and there was no wait. Ordered their #6 Versailles Famous Garlic Chicken and it was very satisfying. I could eat this everyday. Portion of the meal was very generous. Service is great and I loved our server who kept refilling our Pitcher of Sangria. 5/5 Stars. read more

Versailles - Famosa #6 Famoso Pollo Versailles (Versailles Famous Garlic Chicken) - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

DO NOT DINE HERE. Extremely disappointed and felt discriminated against. I'm a black woman and my partner Asian and have never experienced this level of rudeness here before. We ordered a Caesar salad and was given a house salad with an entire dressing bottle on the side. Waited a long while for our food and noticed the Caucasian couple received their food several minutes before us and they arrived several minutes after we ordered. Our server NEVER checked in on our table not even for a water refill. We were completely ignored by the entire staff. After getting the attention of another server and asking for what was needed I was met with passive aggressive energy. The overall energy of this establishment was beyond insulting. Never returning. read more

Delicious authentic Cuban food. This place has friendly staff and servers. It's welcoming culturally competent atmosphere. There was a diversity of customers dining in. You won't be disappointed with Versailles Comida Cubana. read more

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Recently ate Versaille Cuban food. Always excellent. Been coming here for years. The food is great and they never disappoint. This one in the Valley is never aline unlike the one in the city. read more

This may be a two star review but take it with a grain of salt. Maybe I came on a bad day but I will and want to definitely return. I just can not ignore the many issues that can be avoided. Good Cuban food seems to be one of the hardest things to find in Southern California, an I ALMOST found it here at Versailles. Aside from Porto's, there just are not that many places to begin with let alone good. This could have been a five star review but I just can't let go of the issues. I first tried calling and kept getting a "voicemail box full" message, even after opening. I noticed others mention the same but some also say they could get through so although I was able to place my order online, I think they should check on the phone service too. I arrived around 11:20 for an 11:30 pickup and the place was empty except for the two older gentleman working the bar/front area. One approached me asking what I was here for, when I said I am picking up an online order, as he walked outside he pointed to the other who was walking behind him. By then he had picked up the phone and I did not want to interrupt him. He saw me and waved me over so I said again, I was here for an online order. The other gentleman walked back in and the one on the phone pointed back to him. Then he said "5 more minutes". That was fine I wasn't in a rush and know I arrived a bit early but they could at least communicate better. I was handed my order and I was happy to see my mamey shake prepared just as my order was bagged rather than it made and let sitting. I got back to my office (less than a 10 minute drive) and immediately caught the strong delicious smells of the food. I couldn't help but notice how overpriced and expensice the mamey shake was, the second issue with this restaurant. I was aware of the $8.50 price tag but figured they have one size and that "one size" would be something like a 24oz cup. Nope. It was just a normal, maybe 16 oz cup. Porto's charges half that price for a mamey shake, $4.69, and the Porto's version tastes better. This had a weird bitter taste almost like the fruit had gone bad or wasn't ripe yet. I get that prices of everything are going up but you're really going to price gouge a shake like this for double what other places charge? I also did not realize the sandwiches come with fries. The website menu says they do but I was looking at the order page which makes no mention of a side or that you can substitute the fries for plantains. Although it was nice to have a side, the fries were the soggiest I've ever seen and they were cold. Third issue with the meal. We ordered the tostones appetizer which was also cold and soggy, not crispy crunchy like tostones should be. Fourth issue. They came with two dipping sauces - a cilantro like sauce that was okay, and then the garlic mojo which was not good at all. It was weirdly citrusy and yes I'm aware this is the marinade for the pork but as a side sauce it just did not taste right. Three of us tried it and none of us liked it. Now for the stars of the show - the Cubano and Media Noche sandwiches. I'll start off with the only negative here - they were not toasted. A Cubano and Meida Noche are absolutely complete and perfected when they are nicely toasted, these were not. They were wrapped up and the already soft breads became even more soggy from the moisture and steam. Other than that however, the sandwiches were AMAZING. Honestly the BEST Cubano and Media Noche I have ever had. We split the sandwiches as they were big enough to do so and if I was able to keep leftovers I definitely would have because it was a lot! I love the sweet bread was absolutely delicious and perfect for the media noche. Right amount of mustard and pickles for that sharp kick, plenty of cheesy goodness that stretched on every bite, and the meat - oouf! The ham was hearty while not too salty and the pork was soft, juicy, and just delicious. There was so much meat too they definitely don't skimp on it. It's a shame really, other than the bread issue the sandwiches seem like they came from a completely different restaurant compared to the other items. As I said at the beginning, the issues here have to be addressed. But the sandwiches were overall amazing and I would absolutely return for the media noche sandwich. I am hoping we came on just an off day and next time things will be better for a 4 or 5 star meal! read more

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The food was very good. Reasonable amount of food. Black beans and the platanos were delicious. Best Cuban food I have ever tasted. The ambience was loud. Fast service. read more

The Versailles trifecta is the roasted pork, garlic chicken and the oxtail stew. Order these three and share family style and it will be a good dinner with enough variety to satisfy almost everyone. Don't forget the savory chicken soup with tender and flavorful chicken in every bite. Mango shakes or a flan for dessert is the Cuban way of putting a cherry on top of a very satisfying experience. If you can't make it to Miami, Versailles is the next best place. The servers have been there for decades, time seems to stand still as everything is so consistently good. read more

Versailles - #14 Rabo Encendido (Oxtail Stew) - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

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Come here often with co-workers on our lunch break and every-time the services been great.

They charge $4.99 for a SODA. But they didn't add it to our bill until AFTER we paid. So the bill we were charged more after the fact. She did it after giving us a bill and insisted we did it. Super shady business. read more

One of my all time fav restaurants even though prices are quite a bit higher now than I would like--all restaurants are more expensive! Pandemic effect. My favs are the Fried Bananas, Roast Pork mixed with the sides of rice and black beans or the Shredded Beef. yum!! It's not a fancy place, as the name might imply, but a homey space that makes you feel like you're entering an old friend's house. Lots of onions and garlic in everything!! read more

This place always hit the spot!!! The plantains are my favorite. Can never go wrong ordering here

This place has been a staple in LA for decades. Went with 2 girlfriends for lunch on a Sunday. It was fairly empty. Parking was easy. Server was friendly and attentive. Myself and another friend are pretty picky ac neither of us had eaten here before. I had ropa vieja and she had arroz con pollo. She really enjoyed it. Mine was good. I've never had it before so didn't have anything for comparison. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Versailles - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

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In decades I have had consistently amazing roast pork and chicken. Only one time was it not good and that was over a decade and a half ago when it was a crowded Saturday night. Other than that? PERFECTION!!!! Delicious and tender, with perfect rice and scrumptious beans. Such an amazing staple of this city. read more

Whenever my palate feels homesick, Versailles is the solution. Although I am not Cuban, I'm Puerto Rican, the food is similar and this rest is really good. The last time I went there I ordered "Combinacion de Pollo y Puerco." I got the rice with black beans, and maduros (fried plantains). Super tasty, reminded me my home. The only thing that I didn't like is the raw onions on top. I do recognize that it is part of the recipe, but I didn't eat them. If you are a fan of onions: this is the place for you! As for my drink I ordered the "Iron Beer" and it was delicious. Reminded me to Kola Champagne from Puerto Rico. Lastly the "Tres Leches" cake that I had it was not the best. Maybe this needs a revamp. The service was quick and the ambiance is very Cuban. Overall, it was great and a good way for me to escape from Southern California and its complexities. read more

Versailles - Combinacion de Pollo y Puerco - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

Been here many times over the years. Never been disappointed, on the contrary, always satisfied with food quality, prices and service. Recommended. read more

I know it's saying a lot, but this may be my FAVORITE restaurant in the valley. I am a creature of habit and have always ordered their Lechon Asado with yellow rice ...which is so delicious! Then one day I decided to try their Arroz Con Pollo and was equally blown away. Today I tried their Oxtail Stew (Rabo Encendido) and had no idea wtf that even is, but took a chance and WOW! All that to say, every single thing I've tried has been amazing and blew me away, that I keep coming back for more. It's amazing comfort food in my opinion and I love that they give you very good portions. The empanadas are great to get on the side as well! Even though I typically order via Doordash, the few times I've been in person they've always been very kind and helpful. As long as I live in the area I will continue to be a regular here. read more

Love this place!!! Been coming for years and they deserve this review! The food is always delicious. They bring out this amazing crispy garlic bread to start. I got the shrimp in garlic and butter sauce for the first time and it was so flavorful. My friend got the chicken which is amazing and what they are known for. I have tried a few things and everything has been delicious and has not disappointed. The parking lot is small but that is not their fault and there so a street parking. I can't wait for my next trip back! read more

Versailles - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

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The best Cuban food and all of our amazing price is amazing service. You must try the chicken or the fish shrimp. Everything here is amazing. The prices are hard to beat. read more

This is a mandatory stop for us anytime we head to southern CA. I love the Arroz con Pollo and my husband has been working his way through every item on the menu for over 10 years. Everything is great. Service is exemplary; we are often in and out in thirty minutes and no one bats an eye when we are dusty and dirty from camping or in sequins and bow ties from attending formal events. This casual, family place just gives us food we love in stride. read more

A classic Cuban restaurant. I had the halibut dish, which was really good. The side dishes are good too, the black beans, rice, and plantains. The service was very good; the servers were attentive. read more

2 plates Chicken #6 are great taste, juicy chicken with garlic sauce as always. Avocados , veggies and salad dressing so fresh. Tres leches cake is a little bit changed the texture to smaller and powdery but still tasty. read more

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Been enjoying Versailles since 1990's. Love the chicken steak well done with extra sauce and make sure you tell them to grill the onions. The best! read more

What we like living in Encino, among others, is access to a diverse gastronomic dining venues. This Cuban restaurant came highly recommended by seasoned foodie-friends in the Valley. And it was well worth the trip! We ordered the best seller - Garlic Chicken and Oxtail Stew. And they were huge, good to share.  Here is the thing with exotic flavors - they awaken your taste buds and in a way your senses- you end up wanting more. The place gets crowded easily but there's ample parking area. The staff is bilingual and courteous, adhering to safety and health protocols. read more

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This was our first time in this restaurant. Descent cuban food but definitely not like the Versailles in Miami. Food satisfied the craving not sure I would go back. Service was good and people were very attentive. read more

Great casual dinner. Always a hit and reliable. Pretty extensive menu of cuban foods. The free garlic bread is SOOO good

Food was terrible. Ate at Versailles in Miami this past January and the food there was outstanding. I thought it would be the same here. Although staff was wonderful. read more

Absolutely without a doubt do not miss the opportunity to stop in and enjoy this amazing Cuban cuisine! I really enjoy Cuban food. Whenever I'm near one I try to partake and indulge. This food sets the bar extremely high and you would be missing out if you do not stop in and dive into the pork!!! The pork has a light crispy exterior to be followed up by the most tender juicy and flavorful blast of intensity with each and every bite. Only to be followed up with the incredible sauce, onions and plantains. To me the perfect ending to a Cuban meal is to have some Cuban coffee!!! For those that have not had it think double espresso and you will mentally prepare yourself! read more

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Perfect Sunday lunching with their famous dishes! No wait for 3 of us but it was crowded around 1230pm...we also had a pitcher of Sangria!! read more

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This resturant is a place I've always passed by and have been eager to try. The crowds it drew, led me to it! Came here for a lunch date, and was pleased with the garlic smell as soon as I entered the resturant. I was instantly intrigued because I love garlic, and was seated with a nice warm bowl of toasted French bread pieces with garlic butter. It was delicious!! The only thing I didn't like was the stewed version of this Cuban chicken. It's skin was soggy and didn't hold enough flavors. I would have much rather preferred the crispy LS chicken instead or, the grilled chicken breast with onions on top. It looked great when everyone else ordered theirs. However, my chicken seemed warm, not hot. The rice wasn't fresh and tasted like it was steamed in its moisture for too waaay long, that it had lost its taste. The oxtails was good and fell off the bone perfectly. The white rice was plain. I wanted to give this place 5 stars because of its wonderful, impeccable, customer services. Unfortunately this wasn't the best Cuban food I've had thus far. I was super excited, then was kinda let down. I even let my niece taste the food when I took it to-go, and she didn't favor this meal either. I think this wasn't a great day to order. Or maybe it's just not particularly good eats for my liking? Who knows. Other than that, the hosts were so welcoming and loving, I didn't want to even complain. Maybe I'll try it another day and try something else. read more

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Great food, service. Ambiance can be improved. One of the best cuban foods in LA.I loved every dish I tried.

Incredible garlic sauce on chicken or shredded pork. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. I usually take to go so I can't say much about the ambiance or service but the staff is always friendly never balk when I ask for extra onions read more

Hole in the wall. Ambiance was a little dim. Furnishings seemed well used. They provide complimentary buttered bread which is addicting. We got the cubano and the famous chicken. The sandwich was your standard cubano, but it was made well. The bread was toasted well like you'd expect from a good panini, crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. The meats had a good bite but were not difficult to chew through. The pickles were crunchy and contrasted nicely with the rest of the ingredients. The cheese was gooey but didn't overwhelm the rest of the sandwich. I liked the diagonal cut because it let me get a great cross-sectional view of the interior. While the sandwich was good, the fries were even better. The fries were quite crunchy on the outside yet soft and fully cooked on the inside. They reminded me of slightly beer battered fries in texture. The seasoning was also on point. The chicken was cooked well. The meat was tender, the white meat was not dry, and the dark meat had its flavor brought out. The sauce was saucy and new to me - savory and nice to mix in with the rice. While I would have enjoyed crispy chicken skin , I appreciated the juiciness of this chicken even more. The onions were surprising and also new to me - they had a zesty and sharp taste brought about by their pickling process. The acidic crunchiness from the onions contrasted with the meaty savoriness from the chicken. The plantains were soft and sweet. The rice and beans were cooked well, and I liked mixing the sauce with the rice, but they (the rice & beans) were the plainest parts of the meal. read more

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Now and then I come through town. I will call ahead and order the lemon chicken. It is so good with the onions. This is my favorite item on the menu. They also have a Pina side that is oh so good! I highly recommend coming here. read more

Versailles - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

I came here with my friends from Las Vegas during Covid. They wanted some Cuban food and so this came up on her search. And we were not disappointed at all. The food was sumptuous. I had the LS Garlic Chicken. It was more than enough for me so I took home some. We went on a Monday and there was no wait. We were seated right away. It was located along Ventura Blvd, so we enjoyed the atmosphere, zooming cars and the noise. Small self parking in front and Street parking. read more

we've been coming here for years. great food, excellent service, very reasonably priced. casual dress, free limited parking but usually street parking available. some of the best Cuban food i've ever tasted. you won't be disappointed! read more

Food used to be very good, but has lost its superiority in years. Service is friendly and fast. Ambiance is fine. If you want a decent cuban food, it is the place to go. read more

Versailles - Black beans - Cuban Near Me - Encino, California

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Versailles is a borderline legendary Cuban restaraunt in LA. Everything came out super quickly despite being busy. It was very casual. The complimentary garlic bread pieces were quite good. The salad was very basic , but was decent with the vinegar. The plantains were amazing , easily the best part of the meal. The Cuban sandwich came highly recommended and I didn't like it so much. There wasn't enough flavor in it for me, especially the pork.The shredded beef was pretty good too. This place won't wow you but it's decent enough. I would certainly come back and just not get the Cuban sandwich. 7.8/10 read more

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Versailles appears to be past it's prime. Used to eat here a few times a month in the mid-2000's and while service was never great, it didn't suck like it has the last few times we ate here. This place used to always be packed with a half hour wait or more in the past, but was only about 30-40% full (between inside and outside)...on a Saturday night...during the dinner rush. Our waiter seemed bothered by our presence and felt like he was rushing us during our entire visit...I even called him out as he was walking away while I was in the middle of placing my order. To make the situation worse, he got pissed off when I brought to his attention that he charged us for a soda that we did not order. So what does he do? He removes the $2.99 soda, but now charges me $3.25 for a side of mojo that I guess he didn't charge us for on the original tab. While I guess the bill is now accurate, it was kind of a douchebag thing to do. To make the situation even worse, had he done his job well and asked questions by giving me options, when I asked for a side of mojo, I would have opted for the small $0.75 1oz side of mojo and not a huge $3.25 cup of it. That said, the food is just as great as I remember and would have given 4-stars had the service been better. As for quality, Versailles is pretty legit. While this location was never as good as the previous Manhattan Beach location, Versailles tastes more authentic than most other Cuban restaurants in The Valley and I dearly miss the Universal Studios location on Citywalk. For context, my wife is Cuban and Versailles was her first recommendation. Besides the service, the only thing Versailles could have improved upon is that if you are going to offer outdoor dining, some patio heaters would have greatly improved our experience. Versailles isn't the only Cuban restaurant in town any more and if you want to keep your customers coming back, you might want give some remedial training to your waiters. read more