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Everything here was really, really good. I loved the cuban sandwich. The picadillo is delicious. We had really good watermelon drinks also.
The service was quick, attentive, and friendly.
The shrimp was also yummy. This is the place I send all my downtown office friends or take my co-workers visiting from out of town.
The shrimp sandwich here is REALLY really good. Fresh, white shrimp and it's just perfectly put together. Yucca chips & plantains are also delicious.
We're always confused about whether or not we have a waiter but the food makes up for it. Not sure what it's like during the week as we have always gone on the weekend.
Paladar folks, if you were open later during the week I would definitely be there more often!
If it were a little bit cheaper, the black beans and rice a little bit less dry, and the service a little bit faster (we went about 1:30pm) this would be a 4-star, or if all 3, 5-star choice for a FiDi lunch.
I was meeting my lady for lunch a couple of days ago, and we went up to Kearny to check out a few places there. I suggested Paladar, looking for some Cuban black beans and rice, and there were lots of reasons to like it. The yucca appetizer/side was delicious, especially with their dipping sauce, the salad was fresh and well-prepared, and the fried plantains were just right. With that and the black beans, it was all a great energy lunch for an afternoon of walking around downtown. But the black beans and rice were a little bit "eh" and dry, and the service a little slow, even after the lunchtime rush.
It's a solid choice, and I would go back again, especially if I worked in the area, but it might not be my first choice.
One of our neighbors is a owner of this restaurant, so we decided to check it out for lunch one day when my sister-in-law was visiting. It had been a loooong while since I'd Cuban food, so I was excited about the trip.
It was a lovely day, so we sat outside and enjoyed the downtown view. It certainly is a lot more fun to have lunch downtown in the city, rather than at some strip mall in the suburbs!
We got some complimentary yucca fries. Very fresh and delish.
I usually don't drink at lunch but I thought "what the..." and ordered a glass of sangria. Very nice, with the right amount of sweetness for me. Would have had another glass, but I think that there might have been some issue with my going to work tipsy :-)
We ordered the marinated roast pork, the sandwich cubano and the bistec a la plancha. All were fresh, hot and tasty. I'm partial to the cuban sandwich (how can you not like a hot sandwich with melted cheese!) but the roast pork (of which I am not normally a fan) was quite addictive. Took quite a few forkfuls before I gave myself a mental handslap to stop.
The servings were large enough that we had to fill up a doggie bag.
Service was great, with the owner coming out to chat with us and giving us recommendations on what to try. Would definitely go there again.
Honestly the best sandwiches I've found downtown.
The service is very friendly and energetic. I always look forward to my visits and they are always very welcoming (in a genuine, as opposed to "restaurant-y") way.
Definitely the kind of place I feel really good about recommending.
I've been to Cuba and the food kinda sucked-- maybe because of the embargo (limited variety.) Anyway, my experience there made me skeptical, but I am reformed. Yup, I like Cuban food thanks to Paladar! It's now one of my favorite $10 lunch spots!
The arroz-congri (rice with black beans) is true to real Cuban food as are the plantains and yucca. But, the chicken, soups, sandwiches, and large plates are yummier than anything I had in Cuba!
My favorite dishes: tender steak and the veggie sandwich (mmmm, manchego, sauteed spinach, helllllla garlic and sauteed onions on a roll.) The shrimp/prawn dish is good too. My only complaint: my breath stinks for a good 10 hours after a meal here. I know, some people aren't offended by a garlic sting/bite, but it's just not practical for me to smell like my lunch in a 3pm meeting-- ya know? Not all of their food is garlicky, just my favorite sandwich.
PS. There are three floors of seating, so even if they look crowded and busy from the front door, ask if they have a seat.
I went to lunch with a few office friends today and I was pleasantly surprised with the food here. I think this is the first time I have eaten Cuban food and it definitely wont be the last time.
I tried the hot pressed Niman roast pork sandwich with ham, swiss, pickles, mayo & mustard. It was reasonably priced at $9 and was a pretty decent sized sandwich.
They have seating both on the floor level and as basement level. The top floor gets packed quickly, so unless you want to wait, you have to eat downstairs. The only downfall to this is the heat and humidity downstairs. I actually started to sweat when I was eating. They should invest in some ceiling fans down there to make help get some circulated air down there.
Overall, I am very happy with Paladar. The food and service was fantastic! I'll be back soon...
I work close by to Paladar and it was a really pleasant surprise to find this place in the city. Like other people I also think is about 3 or 4 dollars more than you usually pay on a regular lunch. Although in my opinion for a nice plate of Cuban food is worth to spend a bit more given that we are not in Florida .. ;-)
I have tried the Picadillo that in my Latino-opinion is really good, if you like rice and fried plantains this is your dish. The Yuca Frita is extremely good, it gets busy around lunch time so the earlier the better to get a table.
I'm looking forward to try the Sanchocho Colombiano, I haven't find a good one any where in the city so I will update my review once I go for it.
I recommend you to try the Cuban food, I know the salads and sandwiches are tempting but common...that's not really Cuban..... think about it the next time, explore new flavors and I promise you wont regret of the Cuban flavor at Paladar.
I love me a good Cuban sandwich. When I first arrived in San Francisco and walked down and around La Mision, I was really excited when I saw so many torta shops offering sandwiches "el Cubano." It only took one of these to realize how wrong I really was. Apparently in Mexico Cubans are known for eating every type of meat under the sun, and so Tortas del Cubano are rife with carne of all stripes. And eggs. And cheeses. Its a lot to handle in and of itself, and it is not the Cuban sandwich I was looking for.
Enter Paladar. Lunchtime was busy, but they were happy to serve me a sandwich to go. The sandwich Cubano is everything done right: hot pressed Niman roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mayo & mustard. All for only $9.
This place is pretty autentico, and I only wish I had more time to sit and enjoy my food, rather than hustling back to my office.
First time to Paladar for a very late lunch around 3pm & loved the dish I got. Small restaurant so glad I went late.
Since it's a Cuban restaurant I had to get the sandwich cubano (hot pressed) $9 - Niman roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mayo & mustard. It took a good 5-10 min to make it, but it was so good. Nice, hot, crispy bread w/ tender meat. Cheese melted. Will ask for no pickles next time.
I also got Watermelon drink w/ mint $3.25 - it was served on ice, a bit sweet, w/ a bit taste of mint. Nice & refreshing.
Hrs: M-F 10-4p; Sat 11-3
They take credit cards.
Get your plantains on, FiDi folk. Steaming, carmelized on the outisde and creamy on the inside within blocks of the office. Are they sweet? Are they savory? Who cares - they're rib stickin' good and will make you burn through the day strong and steady.
Cuban soul food at lunch time. This place is tiny and cramped but nicely designed, and once you're sitting down that's easy to forget. The sandwiches are sublime and the staff are always nice.
Vamanos y'all.
Wow, the food was awesome! My friend ran into her friend and she recommended this place. Very close from work and will definitely come back. We shared a shrimp entree, platanos and rice and beans. Our waiter was very friendly, fast and nice service.
CUBAN LUNCHTIME!
I have never been to Cuba nor have I ate at an authentic Cuban restaurant... until today. Wasn't really into exploring my palate as much since i was feeling ill and craving soup. I saw "SOUP" posted on the outside of the door and gave it a whirl to add to my Yelp reviews.
We surfed thru the menu and all looked enticing but my friend pointed out a dish she had tried in the past. Therefore, minus "all looked enticing" .... minus that ANTI-enticing dish. I went and kept it simple, ordered a cup of soup and a side of fried casava fritas while on the other hand my company ordered a meal dish.
1) Sopa Del Dia - cannot pronounce it fully (something columbiano ch-something, not sure) but it was yellow, potatoe flavor in the broth, chicken, cilantro, and capers. $2.75 for a bowl
2) Charanga's yuca frita & chipotle aioli - casava deep fried with spicy orange dipping sauce. $5.50
3) picadillo Cubano estilo Elena - delicious ground beef, white rice, and sweet planta (for those filipinos out there reading, its like turon without the crispy wrapper). $11
PALATE 411.
Sopa Del Dia, was okay... i didn't really like the capers in my soup. The soup was suttle but when you get a caper, its too flavorful. The potatoe in the soup made it starchy, i would rather have chunks of potato instead of starch like substance. the chicken was good, tender and shredded.
Charanga's yuca frita & chipotle aioli, the casava itself was plain and boring. tasteless. but with the sauce, you definately need the sauce to give it a kick. it's like eating bread with no jam kind of feeling.
Picadillo Cubano estilo Elena, we shared the plate. OMG this plate is SO good. i should have ordered the rice plate too. the next time i come back here i will definately be getting this plate. Though i truely do not think it's worth $11 dollars. The serving size was nice but not worth $11, maybe $8 or even $9 but not $11.
I'm also reading other peoples reviews and some have talked about the cuban sandwhiches. We bumped into our coworker and he ordered a cuban sandwhich (not sure which one) but owner said it was the best cuban sandwhich in town. my coworker is latino so he has a similar palate to the cubans. Later when i caught up with him to share stories of lunch, he said the sandwhich was "aight, kind of dry". I thanked him for trying the sandwhich for us and know i wont be ordering that but do know what to order when i go back.
Price, overpriced by a few dollars
Service, very good service. sweet owners
Ambiance, cute small nothing fancy
Taste, depends what you order... literally!
Will i be back.... OH YES!!!
Until the next review....
My friend and I had lunch here a few days ago. LOVED IT! I ordered the sautéed shrimp dish and it came with a small side green salad. It was not a big portion of food which was nice because we shared a couple side dishes of the the Cuban black beans & rice and the homemade plantain chips with garlic dipping sauce; yummy! All was great, the prices were good; not too pricey. I will definitely be back there again.
Deciding on where to go during lunch in Downtown can be tricky. Especially when you have been to almost every place there is. Sad...
Today was my lucky day. We have been passing by a Cuban café we've never been to, but have always said: 'we should come here for lunch next time.' Finally we did come here for lunch.
Gazpacho soup was very good! The addition of the house salad was a smart idea. But I didn't feel that 'wow' that I was expecting.
Seating is pretty limited on the ground floor during lunch, but there a whole other seating area on the basement level and some tables in the street.
Prices are no more and no less than any other downtown lunch place. $9 for a Cuban Sandwich, $6 for a bowl of soup, $7 for a salad and between $10 and $15 for an entrée.
I would say it was nothing special food-wise. Comparing this place to Cha-Cha-Cha would be blasphemy.
Eh.
I've been here a few times since I work right down the street. Every time I order something different hoping it'll be THE dish. Sometimes it's a hit, sometimes it's a miss.
Overall, the food is decent, but for a $15 lunch, I expect more. It's a little bland for Cuban. Does lechón asado mean dry, chewy pork?? I could have spent $8 next door at Ayola and gotten a better meal. The service is less than friendly. No one smiles or makes you feel welcomed.
This would have been a three-star review, but they lost one for sauce extortion. There were some bottles of sauce on the order counter and I wanted to get a bit with my to go order. Not so quick. Since I only paid $15 (plus tips) for my lunch, I would have to pay an extra 50¢ for a tiny thing of sauce. Um, can I have my tip back? I'd like to buy some sauce with it.
It's a family restaurant and you feel it when you first walk in to this financial district lunch spot where they treat customers well and the food is very decent.
The Cubanicoise is particularly good with it's Cuban take on the French original. This restaurant may not be overly fancy or a gastronomical paradise but one walks away happy.
I'll be the first to admit I don't know what "authentic" Cuban food is supposed to taste like, but the Cubano sandwich here is pretty darn good. The yuca fries with aioli is nice as well. Had a bite of my friends Chorizo sandwich and the plantains... all good. And, half a pitcher of sangria was lovely.
The portions are large; ended up taking home half a sandwich. Not a cheap lunch though.
Delicious sandwiches and the meats are marinated to perfection.
OK I have to disclose that I do KNOW one of the owners, so you can take or leave my review as you see fit.
That being said I finally made it to this place for lunch this week b/c I had a conference in the downtown part of town, and I was NOT disappointed. First off, I loved the atmosphere - clean and spare, yet small and cozy with lots of tables, which lent to a communal atmosphere without sacrificing privacy. Lovely robin's egg blue painted walls.
I had yuca al mojo, which is steamed soft yuca in a delicious oil and lime garlicky sauce. It was a substantial portion (I shared with a friend) and just a delight. I ate it with the ahogado sauce, which reminded me a bit of the mixed pickle I love at Indian restaurants (though milder). Fantastic combination. For a main dish I got the grilled choripan - tasty and satisfying. And ended with a milky sweet cuban coffee. My stomach is growling just remembering it.
I like how this place serves quality complex food, with a wide array of choices, yet has a simple friendly lunch counter type setting. If I worked in this neighborhood I would be back to sample more of the menu, no doubt.
Welcome to Cuba. In San Francisco. On Kearny. At least that is how I felt having a very enjoyable lunch at Paladar. From the warm breeze flowing through the open window (this literally was the first day without fog in months), the latin soundtrack, the brightly painted interior, cheerful service and the absolutely delicious food all contributed to this meal feeling like a vacation. I cannot praise my meal enough - grilled chicken, a black bean spread and caramelized onions (a no problem swap instead of peppers) all came together for sandwich euphoria. A tip for my fellow healthy yelpers - a bonus side of greens is included, use this knowledge to avoid any unwanted dressing.
Also had their house espresso, a delectable shot of caffeine with an infusion of sugar. Sweet and energetic, just how I like it.
As we were about to leave, one of the other patrons asked their waiter if the food was good. His reply was something like "it's my mom's recipes, of course it is!" So very, very true.
Cuban Food? Sure!
I don't think I've ever had cuban food before but I honestly was expecting better from Paladar. Mostly everything we had was on the dry side -- as if it needed an extra sauce. Perhaps it was Paladar's off day or maybe that's how Cuban food is?
We started off with sharing plátanos maduros (fried sweet plantains). It was fried bananas cooked in some sweet sauce and fried so it had a somewhat crispy outside. This is the only thing I will recommend getting here!
CHORIPAN (chorizo & grilled onion sandwich)
I thought the sausages would be sliced thinly but it was one huge sausage, sliced in half (long way). This turned out to be decently tasty since the bread was well oiled and grilled. It had a crunchy outside. I didn't complain much about this dish.
I had a few bites of the following and they were on the dry side, but it had good flavor. My buddies added salt to this to make it taste better, go figure!
1) lechón asado - Roast Pork
Niman roast pork marinated with citrus, garlic & oregano, served with congrí and yuca al mojo
2) bistec a la plancha - Cuban Steak
Thinly pounded grilled Niman steak covered with grilled onions, served with mixed greens & house plantain chips
So after devouring half tasty half dry food, I was expecting to pay $15-$20/person for lunch, but somehow the bill was messed up so we only forked out $9/person. I guess that's good since the food was probably only worth $6 or $7 in my eyes. Not to mention the lipstick that came on my BF's cup of lemonade...
I really have enjoyed most of the Cuban restaurants I've been to. Unfortunately, that hasn't been too many. Still, I can't get excited about this place.
What I enjoy most about Paladar is the fact that it is a Cuban restaurant within walking distance to me. That said, the sandwiches are just too bland to get excited about. The garlic dipping sauce for their plantain chips is nice, but not enough for a special trip here.
Paladar is just about the newest kid on the block at the time I am writing this. We ordered out for a big group lunch and we were not dissapointed. They have a good well rounded menu and everyone was happy with their food. My super 5 green salad was very very fresh. We are so happy to have something new to choose from! Its not cheap but not many FIDI eateries are. I wont comment about the service or ambiance because we took our food to go.
From simplicity sprouts a coy assemblage of lunch options: sandwiches and salads balanced against hearty stews composed of fresh ingredients, casually intimate tables parked close together but not so much as to be invasive, attentive staff with half-smiles and furrowed brows waltz 'round with plates and order tickets with efficiency, non-rushed but directive. The very lucky may snag a sidewalk venue on a warm sunny day, and luckier still are those who get the tables nearest the hottest grill when icy fog stampedes thru Kearny Canyon. Palate-snapping plantains, pure natural flavored chicken in lite seasoned broth, perfect al dente white rice & engaging company comprise an hour well spent.
I had Paladar's Cuban sandwich for lunch today, Sept 15th, 2009. I rate the sandwich mediocre at best. I love Cuban sandwiches. But Paladar's version of the classic sandwich was at best OK, and certainly not great.
The biggest negatives, all of which can easily be fixed: too much mayo (in my opinion, there should be no mayo), sub-par ham, dry-ish pork, lukewarm temperature on the inside, with the Swiss cheese not melted.
The sandwich had mayonnaise, which I have NEVER seen on a Cuban sandwich before, and I've probably eaten 50 or so over the last 20 years, in location such as Miami's "Calle Ocho"(aka "Little Havana"), South Miami Beach, Key West, New York City, and 24th & Folsom (Fruitlanderia). (I lived and often visited Miami, and the traditional Cuban sandwich as far I know, NEVER has mayo.)
Paladar's sandwich contained, what seemed to me at least, to be standard boiled and artificially-cured "American style" deli-counter ham, as opposed to the more tasty and authentic "Jamon Serrano".
If they wanted they could get on-line an order an entire leg of "Jamon Serrano from off of Google Shopping. (see link below)
A final note: I specifically asked that they keep the sandwich on the grill for a few extra minutes, so as to ensure the inside was very hot. The sandwich came out, and the inside was lukewarm.
Other than too much mayo, dry pork, and sub-par boiled ham, the sandwich was OK.
I'll be back in a month or two and see if the sandwich has improved.
A follow up: on Sept 17th, I ate 3 sandwiches at "Bocadillos", located at 710 Montgomery,a fe wblocks from Paladar. Bocadillos has excellent, authentic jamon serrano, and delicious homemade chorizo and Catalan sausage. In my opinion, Paladar really should be serving the same ham that "Bocadllos" is serving.
A few links for the owners of Paladar:
http://en.wikipedia.or...
http://www.google.com/...
http://icuban.com/food...
They were out of the three salad choices I wanted. Seriously! Not sure why but it was odd. I then went for a chicken dish with lots of chipotle.
I'll go back but from my first visit I can't really say it was great. But I also didn't spit it out into my napkin and my wallet was still full.
Oh, Paladar, why did you let me down? I just got the steak with salad and plantain chips, and it's ok. NOT the burst of flavor you would expect from a Cuban place. In fact, the steak could use more salt and pepper for starters. There were all these delicious sauces on the counter, and while we waited for our take-out, we asked for some to put on our food. The woman at the counter was extremely rude and said that they would charge us $0.50 for each side of sauce.
Hey, Paladar, you know what would make my steak better?? Sauce that you should include with my food rather than charge me extra for it when I already dropped $15 on lunch!
Oh, and I just finished and am still hungry...
Solid lunch spot but way over priced for what you get.
I have been here a couple times for lunch and my only complaint is that the portions are pretty small for what you get. I know it's the financial district but come on now. Their Cuban sandwich is tiny and barely had any pork on it. The chorizo sandwich is a little more bang but nothing too special. Both of those sammiches are tasty though .
The best thing on the menu is the yuca frita appitzer and the plátanos maduros. So Good
I am only giving Paladar 2 stars because the sweet plantains are delicious...everything else is blah and extremely overpriced.
Twice I have gotten the five green salad "verde que te quiero verde", which is supposed to be arugula, watercress, avocado & cucumber salad, mint vinaigrette and both times the avocado was left off. I am not paying $8 for some lettuce, watercress and cucumber, the avocado is clearly the most critical verde. Then when I ask for the avocado they act like I'm asking for something extra. Also, why is the dressing counted as a green? To add chicken, steak or shrimp is an extra $3.50...to me that seems absurd.
The plato vegeteriano was an even bigger disappointment. It is $9.75 for some rice, beans and salad. All of which are super bland. The only saving grace was the sweet plantains. Some of the meat dishes on the menu look a lot more flavorful, so maybe if I tried them I wouldn't dislike this place so much, but I don't think it's particularly difficult to come up with some non-boring vegetarian items.
Also, they don't have straws for drinks, I thought that was weird. A guy once asked me to go on a lunch date and suggested Paladar....that should have been clue #1 that he was a huge tool!
A highlight on the otherwise horrific stretch of ever-changing lunchtime places on Kearny Street. The on-site owner is right there to be sure its right for their diners. Very good Cuban food. Sit upstairs or outside.
Now that I'm in the FiDi at least once a week to see my chiro, I'm having to find options to eat lunch nearby. I kept walking by Paladar in favor of Muracci's, but I thought I should try out a few non-Jcurry options.
Luckily, I'm out of my chiro appointments early enough that I avoid a lunch rush. The place was pretty empty except for me and 2 other tables. I ordered a cafe con leche and the media noche de pollo. I attempted to get the yucca frites, but I was out of luck at the time.
The grilled chicken sandwich was quite tasty. A few roasted peppers along with a black bean spread and herb aioli helped to keep it interesting. The bread itself was nicely pressed and crisp, but soft and lovely on the inside where it counts. Plenty of chicken in this as well; which helped me stave off hunger, until I had dinner with my most fabulous ex ever. The little mini salad of mixed greens was ok... I'm not a salad person AT ALL, but the dressing was sweet enough to entice me to eat something green and leafy for a change.
The thing I have to RAVE about, though, is the coffee. I'm always saying how I just really drink coffee for the caffeine because I can't stand the taste. One sip of my cafe con leche and I was all smiles. I'm surprised my waitress didn't think I was hitting on her the way I was grinning from ear to ear. I thought it had to be the sugar; but then I remember that even adding a ton of sugar to most coffee, I'm still not happy with it. Whatever she put in there, will definitely have me coming back for more.
Stopped by for a take-out lunch.
Got the white bean/chorizo soup which was tasty, if a little light on the sausage for my taste.
Got the plantains were were as yummy-tummy caramel-ishly great as advertised. Kickinng myself for not getting the coffee, late-night jitters be damned.
Caught the owner serving the in-house guests and answering questions and double-checking plates before service. That bodes well.
Can't really give a full review since I didn't have an entree and I got the food to go. But I got out for less than $10 with some tasty food in decently sized portions.
I just had lunch here with a coworker, and while my Cuban sandwich was delicious, she ordered a green salad with shrimp (for an extra $3.50). Her salad came with THREE shrimp, and not big ones either - more than a dollar a shrimp? Come on.
We asked the waiter if he could get us more and he returned sheepishly from the kitchen to say no. Then, as we were paying, I said to the woman ringing us up, "You know we only got three shrimp for our $3.50." She glared at me and said, "that's how we make them." In other words, tough. Good sandwich, but dreadful rude service. I won't be back.
Ok, whatever the dipping sauce is made of that comes with the delicious hunks they call yucca fries needs to be in my stomach at all times.
Came in after wandering down Kearny with an appetite furious enough to kill a horse. I should have gone classic and ordered a bocadillo but had the fricasa de pollo instead. It tasted like it needed just a bit more spice, but I blame my Korean tongue for wanting some more kick. The menu is unique, the watermelon soda bev was refreshing to boot. Not completely impressed with the set up, seeing as how we were seated in a hot basement booth when it was bright and sunny outside, but eh, it was during the lunch rush and I could live with that.
Friendly staff, they know their menu inside and out, and they're damn proud of it. Maybe I'll try it for dinner and give it a better rating. For now, it's so so.
I love this place. Whoever is finding a lunch in the FiDi with sandwich & salad for less than $8, well, please make us a list and let us know where those places are. And if they are all named "Lee's" that doesn't count.
On a sunny day, you sit by the front windows, sip a limeade, and fill up on a well-grilled chicken sandwich with black beans. Small, and fills up quickly at noon, no surprise.
I've eaten at Paladar several times and never been disappointed. I appreciate that their vegetarian sandwich is reasonably priced (by ridiculous FiDi standards) and filling. Vegan friends, you'll be a bit up a creek here. Just had the fried yuca today, and um, yum! I don't have a frame of reference for Cuban food - I just know that it's pretty tasty, even if the sandwiches are occasionally a little hard and greasy.
Paladar serves Cuban food in the Financial District. Recently I tried their Sandwich Cubano for lunch. It's a hot pressed sandwich with Niman roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mayo & mustard. The pork was dry (probably using less oil to cook it) but overall the sandwich still tasted good. The sandwich is served with a dark leafy green salad with oil/vinagrette dressing which is also healthy.
I also ordered a Cafe Con Leche (single shot) which is espresso and steamed milk. Served with a few teaspoons of sugar, this cuban-style coffee is deliciously sweet. They will ask if you want sugar or not, at least giving you the option.
I'll be back to explore their menu at Paladar. Please note that they are closed on the weekends.
I liked the lechon asada, which is the roast pork in a citrus oregano marinade. The acidity of the lemon balances out what could be a heavy pork dish. The flavor isn't overwhelming, so you can still taste the beans and rice and the yucca in their own right.
Fried plantains are a great side to share and come out piping hot. Sweet and tender, I prefer them over the savory plantain chips. My bite of the Cuban sandwich compels me to order it on my own one day.
Friday lunch was busy and we got the last table. Lots of small tables, but I saw a larger group dining, too. A waiter service kind of place where lots of regulars come in for takeout.
I love Cuban food... i love food period!!! =P
So when we spotted this place, i was secretly happy...
South american food always makes me feel all warm inside! So when we were able to try it, i ordered the Cuban sandwich... since all the yelpers seemed to recommend it! It was good, but the portion could have been a bit bigger for me, same as the salad!
Hubby got the lechon asado, and it was good... except for the side of yucca... could be a bit tastier... saw someone next table with a huge salad, it looked good... Maybe i will try that and see how it goes~ But maybe try dinner next time... when i can thoroughly study the whole menu and not be in a hurry?
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