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Cuban cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

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Azucar
90/100 (1396 ratings)
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Coffee & Tea
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Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
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Latin
Cuban
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
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"We went for the first time yesterday with friends that told us about the pastries. We were starving so we ordered the Cuban sandwich. OMG! The..."
Maira Gonzalez Barroso
"Came here for the first time today after learning they have Cubano sandwich. It is fantastic ! We also had the Havana. Very delicious ! If like..."
Rebecca Ferreira
"I had an excellent key lime bar with raspberries on top with an equally as good..."
Craig Gingras
"My grandchildren LOVE the cookies, flamingos,unicorns & oatmeal. We stop in often for a little recharge after playground or hiking on cliffs and the..."
Faith Hussey
"Love love this place ��� Pastries are so delish, best coffee..."
Erica AC
"The people that work there are as wonderful as their food and coffee. Sometimes we go 2x in one..."
Suzanne Indrehus
"You will want everything here, so get everything here! Also, very incredibly kind and friendly staff, that alone is reason to go..."
Jeff Swearengin
"Great coffee and desserts are so good, the customer service is..."
Diane Roman
"We loved it! Of course the café con leche was great we also purchased the sweet corn bread pastry...omg we should have stopped for more on or way..."
Lisa Lola Gracia
"Love it today was my first time and I'm obsessed so delicious thank..."
Rosario De Jesus Escamilla
"Been going for some years now. I am Cuban and I LOVE the Pastelitos... Alway back for..."
Jose Jorrin
"Absolutely the best! :D Selection was great but the flavors and taste were simply..."
Chris Connolly
"Hidden little treasure that is easy to find. A customer turned me on to it. Their deserts are beautiful and delicious!! Every thing I have had there..."
Sandy Villa Aifd
"Came in to get some goodies for my friends birthday and was amazed by the looks of the pastries and the smell of coffee! Maybe I will stop by for the..."
Paula Bunn
"Wow peach champagne scone was ridiculously good! The mini meat pie was very flavorful! Love this place..."
Tiffany Klopp
"Cuban style patisserie in San Diego. I recommend the meat pies and scones!! Been here twice- the first time I got the meat pie, blueberry scone,..."
Lauren
"Amazing coffee drinks. The Cuban Toast was PHENOMENAL!!! My friends LOVED the guava pastry. The last pictured item is a banana chia muffin with..."
Kaitlin Lyons-Dunckel
"Amazing coffee, pastry, and sandwich deli in OB. The pastries are out of this world. It does get very busy during peak times, but that only means..."
Robb Ashton
"We discovered this amazing place on our second San Diego trip about ten years ago and we make it a point to come back on every visit. The Café Con..."
Chris & Ginger McShane
"Got their dulce de leche machiatto and it was okay. Great service and little coffee shop to visit in..."
Daniel Jeong
"Azúcar is a favorite of ours. We visit annually during our San Diego trips. It's absolutely a no misser. Our favorites are the Cheese Rolls and the..."
Bob Mungovan
"So delish. Our friend in OB took us here for bfast and it was so yummy. We got the Cuban pie, crème pastry and tons of others with coffee. I’m a..."
Paige Hardy Hill
"Friend and I stopped by for some pastries in a weekend morning, heard great things about this place. We ordered the Raspberry and passion fruit scone..."
Hamala Makala
"My first time going to Azucar, I got the Little Havana cake (absolutely delicious), meat pies (very good too) and the guava and cheese pastry (I..."
A T
"A must visit when you’re in San Diego! All the cakes, pastries, and treats are beyond extraordinary- beautiful and delicious! I discovered this gem..."
Heidi H
"This place is awesome and makes me think of South Florida where I use to live. Thanks Mandy who was our server and the many recommendations she..."
Annie Chanthavysouk (Chanthavysouk)
"What a fabulous little Bakery tucked into Ocean Beach. Had to really look for it because it's a small, unassuming shop. Let me tell you, their baked..."
L B
"This was the highlight of my trip to San Diego! I’m so bummed we found this fantastic place on our last day. I was able to taste the quesitos, the..."
Ruth Hernandez
"Best pastries I've ever had. This place is so consistent and I have such a difficult time choosing my dessert when I go because everything is just..."
Hailey Meshefski
"With a great assortment of desserts and excellent coffee, this place is without a doubt one of the best confectionaries in San Diego. There are lots..."
Anatoly Petkov
"I went for the first time today. I am of Cuban descent born and raised in Miami. These are by far the best pastelitos in San Diego and better even..."
Andrew Leon
"This bakery is really authentic, all the bread they make is a delicious, cashier lady pushy, it seems she is not hearing you. Food and coffee..."
Arturo Aguilar G.
Havana Grill
87/100 (3110 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Caribbean
Latin
Cuban
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cuban Sandwich
Lechon
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Café
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Takeout
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"Had lunch at Havana Grill with coworkers. The people at the restaurant were very friendly. I tried the Lechon plate with brown rice. It came with..."
John Domingo
"We search out Cuban restaurants in cities all over the Americas. This was absolutely one of the best food quality and taste places we have been. ..."
Ken Pecus
"Decided to try this place at the last minute... hubby felt like a a Cuban sandwich ... so glad we did! The food was authentic and I know my Cuban..."
Ana Brik
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!! This is the best Cuban food I have ever had by far! The empanada was delicious and the Lechon was the best pork I have ever had,..."
Robin Held
"If your ever in San Diego and need your Cuban fix this place is your savior! We where just in FL and was scared to try a Cuban Restaurant there..."
Eric Valance
"Yummy 😋 Vaca 🐄 Frita totally delicious 😋 & our beautiful cashier explained to us mostly all of the menu❤️Totally recommend & will..."
Rosa Lopez Ley
"Love this place! The Paella was pretty good. The guava pastry was incredible, and love their Cuban coffee! The Cuban sandwich was decent, the bread..."
John S
"Havana Grill exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and..."
Soraya Allen
"The Lechon - Yucca - Lamb Chops and Oxtail are my favorites!!! Love love love this place!!! Highly recommend..."
Gigi Drummond
"Nice Cuban eatery with wine, desserts and cuban plates and sandwich selection. We had 1/2 Chicken with cuban rice, picodillo and pork plate. Service..."
Jeff S
"Pretty much a decent restaurant with a lot of offerings which might cater to most people. Purchased the Hot Cuban sandwich, which was not hot at all..."
ooplopoo
"Looking at it from the street, you wouldn’t imagine such amazing food. It looks like a little strip mall eatery, but looks can be deceiving. The..."
Susan Leckband
"American cuban sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life! Ambiance 10/10 flavor 10/10 staff 10/10 this will become one of our go..."
Inés Carolina Munguia (Carolin Briana)
"I happened on this place on google maps and thought this would be ok to eat before my flight. I got the cubano sandwich and my wife got the lechon...."
Kit Manuel
"Food were amazing! Will be back to try their dinner plates menu and specialty..."
Jennifer Orena
"Excellent authentic Cuban food. Loved the chicken and rice. The sweet plantains were really great. Yuca fries tasted very good. Also got the..."
Rajiv Kumar
"If you are a (South FL) Cuban American, you will probably not love this place. But if you're American who occasionally eats Cuban food, you will..."
EWD
"AMAZING!! Wow! The service, food, cocktails and ambiance are top notch! We had full service at the bar and really enjoyed chatting with our..."
Inga Intriago
"We are Cuban, so finding authentic food here is a treat. This place is the real deal- delicious food, great variety. Highly..."
Regina Llorente
"It is an absolute must-visit!!! I've been going to this place since 2019. Better than the Cuban restaurants I'm used to in Miami. The veggie platter..."
Youdline Adam
"Very nice place, it has indoor and outdoor seating areas, a good amount of tables that can accommodate groups of 4 or more, beautiful menu with fresh..."
Maria C
"Lovely place! Took our friend out for dinner on his birthday and everything was great! Yuca fries were the crowd favourite. The manager also so sweet..."
Ruby Mittal
"Havana Grill is a great Cuban restaurant in Clairemont Mesa on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. You order at the counter and the staff brings the food out to..."
paterjo
"Great place if ur in the area.... food is excellent We stopped by on our way home from Rosarito.... a..."
Peter Divelbiss
Havana 1920
86/100 (844 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Cuban
Spanish
Latin
Cuban
Bar
Pub
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pork
Latin
Spanish
Cuban
Bar
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Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"A quaint Mexican/Cuban hole in the wall with amazing food and live music. The nice thing is you can order from both menus. The Cubano sandwich was..."
Den D
"Super nice, friendly, attentive and fun staff. The Ceviche was fabulous. The ambience in the restaurant on 1st floor is super nice, and I enjoyed it..."
Jan Geissler
"Awesome spot! My husband and I stopped here for lunch today and we were not disappointed. The food and drinks were delicious (check out their daily..."
Ashlie Cavallini
"I got the steak sandwich with yuca fries. It was incredibly delicious. Having grown up in South Florida, I thought it was weird that it came with..."
Eric Mesa
"Came here to celebrate an anniversary with my husband and we really enjoyed it. Side of the top at one of the high top tables and it was a really..."
Haylee Jane Monteiro
"Amazing food for a fair price. Waiter was super friendly and made some great recommendations for food and drinks. Excellent selection of rums. Highly..."
Edith Lebel
"Outstanding Cuban place! Service is one on one! Greg has an amazing background in Rum, we had fun learning all the types! Caitlin, our server, was..."
April Pineiro
"Wonderful experience with the best Cuban food in town with authentic Cuban/Latin music. Friendly service with great..."
PHILLFS
"I was pretty surprised at the quality of the food here, it's pretty good. The Cuban sandwhich has the perfect toast on the outside, could be a little..."
Andrew McGinnis
"My wife and I ate here on one of our vacation nights. Food was amazing! As my wife mentioned, it taste just like my mom’s cooking! The lechon..."
Fernando Fernandez
"Stopped by on a Early Saturday, My Partner shared the Steak Sandwich (Pan Con Bistec) also ordered a Chicken Croqueta (AMAZING!) Wish I'd order a..."
Rocio Cuevas
"Where should I start? The girl at the counter was friendly and helpful. Then a guy came out to check something and asked me if I was being served...."
Bobby Ayub
"Some real deal delicious Cuban food. Had ropa vieja as well as some croquetas and an empanada. Would recommend all of it as well as the..."
John Leerskov
"Really cute spot! Loved their mojito but it was a bit sweet so I’d ask for 1/2 the sweetness. Our server was so sweet! We also tried the veggie..."
Ghazal Babai
"This place was a great find in the Gaslamp Quarter. The food is very tasty and extremely well priced, especially when you go on a night they’re..."
Nate Church
"Great food, Cuban vibes, and the daily specials are worth making a trip..."
Lexie Frye
"Had a reservation for 7 for a social work outing with my team and it was wonderful. Most of the group was skeptical about a West Coast Cuban..."
Erik Boehm
"We looked this up and were very pleased with the experience. The staff is very friendly and informative. The food is really good. The Cubano will..."
Roland Perez
Tropical Savor Bar & Grill
85/100 (588 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Latin
Caribbean
Latin
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Jamaican
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
Latin
Caribbean
Jamaican
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I wandered upon this place just by walking down 4th Avenue. I was amazed by the Caribbean feel just by walking past. I am of Trinidadian/Caribbean..."
CP Sweets
"I didn't know what to expect when we walked in, the place it's beautiful, clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We order yuca frita,..."
Yrsina Olivo Colangelo-Gomes
"Everything made our visit very pleasant. The staff , drinks & the food! We ate Mofongo with shrimp, Churasco with yucca frita , tostone sandwiches..."
Liz Briones
"Food had great flavor, small portions but worth it since they are giving you 25% off on your..."
William Osorto
"Literally the best and only authentic caribbean food. The taste, the service, the music, EVERYTHING! Went today for the first time and tomorrow I’m..."
Yari Torre
"Beautiful in every way. The atmosphere is delightful. The food is remarkable. Can't wait to go..."
Vanessa Dubois
"Friendly staff! Met “Good Company” Jabril. Nice guy and very..."
Darnoc Ttam
"Preciosa la decoración, deliciosa la comida y la música que te invita a recordar y a vivir como en el caribe: “con sangre en las venas” Pescado..."
Edith Candelario
"Very good food and staff! I love it! They made me feel at..."
Myriam Calderon
"I came all the way from Las Vegas to try the food. My family was not disappointed at all. I’m going to make a trip once a..."
Ana C Calderon Colon
"We’ve come here numerous times already, we bring all our friends that are out of town to try this spot, all day the same. The food and staff are..."
Jessica Lora
"Excellent customer service experience. They are attentive and friendly. I love the food there!!!! I recommend this restaurant to everyone and anyone..."
Yakira Bonita
"Oh my gosh. So delicious. Pictures of coconut fish, fried sweet plantain (Maduro) and yucca fries. Friendly staff and fast service. I'll be back on..."
Hope Ferguson-Tulloch
"Tried this place last night, and it was very good! It is new to the Gaslamp, but an excellent choice. From the Dominican Republic, the owners offer a..."
John Pobursky
"The staff was very accommodating to our large group, it was a little slow on getting the food after ordering, but there were quite a few people there..."
Steven Bigley
"Excellent food. Authentic Dominican food. Will definitely return..."
Luis Feliz
"I've been missing my food, and glad i was able to finally make it here. Host was amazing and food reminded me of..."
Arnaldo Reyes
"The ambiance, food, drinks and staff were all GREAT! We will definitely be..."
Aivi Martinez
"Amazing staff and food taste just like the mother land. It's like having a part of home here in San Diego. Come enjoy delicious meals at an amazing..."
Jacob Rodas
"Very good food at reasonable prices. Great ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again if given the..."
William
"Good service and food. Great music and ambience. The salad was awesome. Definitely coming..."
Sylvianne Lopez
"Tropical vibes that make you miss Central America & the Carribean with their Cuba Libres on point. Clean, neat, and modern, definitely a new go-to..."
Jonathan William Bongard-Chism
"The food and ambiance was great. My family loved the location. The waiter and staff were awesome. Me being from NY, my 2 sons and I were looking..."
Edwin Cintron
"It’s hard to find authenticity and originality. A Dominican restaurant where the chefs are actually Dominican! Love it! Food has a home cooked feel..."
Richard Betancourt
"Excellent and authentic food. Equally great service. I’ve recently had bariatric surgery and they were happy to accommodate my requests at no extra..."
Charlie Alegria
Dk Che Fruteria
84/100 (602 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Cuban
American
Mexican
American
Deli
Deli
Caribbean
Mexican
South American
Caribbean
Cuban
Brazilian
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
South American
Mexican
Caribbean
Deli
Brazilian
Cuban
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Great service and delicious food. Great great personal I be back if you haven't been there should you go and taste..."
Montesinos Fransua
"So delicious!!! Very health! Real handmade! (; very worth..."
Armando Bravo-Diaz
"Super amables los dueños e empleados .limpio y sabroso � un ambiente familiar , gran variedad de bebidas.,ensaladas,tortas y se. 100%..."
Rosa Vargas Vargas
"Love their smoothies and their veggie sandwiches & tortas de..."
Martha Livier Baylon-Futterman
"Love everything on the menu. Everything made..."
Carlos Gutierrez
"RIQUISIMAS TORTAS, DELICIOSAS MANGONEADAS Y TODAS SUS..."
Gabriela Raygoza
"We've been going here for at least 10 years. They don't disappoint! Their tortas are HUGE, and muy delicioso! They also have great smoothies and..."
Ben Thiessen
"Good place for a quick stop and go if you are in the mood for something fresh. Lots of items to pick from, anywhere from smoothies/juices, açaí..."
Miguel Gomez
"Good price for the type of acai bowls they offer. The only thing I would complain about is that the honey made it a bit too sweet. They had fast,..."
Erick Vargas
"I've been here several times. The chimango is amazing. There's such a wide array of healthy smoothies and foods. The jicama and cucumber cup is a..."
Shannon O'Hara
Embargo Grill
82/100 (1113 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Cuban
Central American
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Cuban
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sandwiches
Salad
Cuban Sandwich
Sit down
Latin
South American
Caribbean
Central American
Cuban
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First off the name of this place is called Little Cay. I really enjoyed this place, the service was great, fast, and price. The food was authentic,..."
Rigoberto Enciso III
"I have been here off and on for the past 5 years. The authentic Cuban style is a little too authentic for my taste. Cuba is a poor country, but this..."
Trisha
"I discovered this place quite by accident. It's hidden away from all my usual routes, but when my first lunch choice was closed, I did a quick search..."
Holly Buderus
"The service was amazing, the employees were very friendly and the food was amazing! The appetizer empanadas were one of the best foods I’ve ever..."
Evan Wade
"I ordered the Key West. It was very good. Comes with... Grilled, marinated chicken, yellow rice, black beans and curry sauce, topped with rum-soaked..."
Afiah Walsh
"This little eater provides quality Cuban food. I thoroughly enjoyed their sandwiches and specialty plantain fries. In the photo are two different..."
Ryan
"Nice little place, good variety of Cuban staples. Service was great and the servers are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. The empanadas..."
Carlos Negron (Crazy Carlos)
"OMG. Soooo good. Try the wings... The Caribbean BBQ sauce is out of this world delicious! I got the key West chop... Layered deliciousness. We..."
Mindy Dalmacio
"Great food friendly staff. Lost one star because of the fries, could be better. After all food was tasty and..."
Beth Braga
"Great flavors, Awesome food, and Great Service. Will go back for some Jerk Chicken, and to try everything else on the..."
D'apres-Etienne Gibbs
Andre's Cuban Restaurant
82/100 (1339 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Cuban Sandwich
"Excellent pork dishes, soup, and flan! A meal of our favorites is the Pernil de Puerco entree, house soup, toasted garlic bread, a side of ripe..."
Rod Gullo
"My wife blurted out of the blue that she wanted to try Cuban food. I searched the San Diego area and found this place so we gave it a try. Neither..."
DeadEyeDave
"Best Arroz Con Pollo in the City! Very authentic. Absolutely love this place. It's small and romantic. Family owned. I've been going there for over..."
Samson Fontilea
"Awesome, down home, Caribbean cooking. Healthy portions at a very reasonable price. Great service with a smile. I'll go back again and..."
Adam P. Krill
"1st time here and we ❤️ loved it, food, service all very very good !! Definitely coming back ! Recommendation = 100% Btw... here again for The..."
Leslie Parada
"So I haven't been here in a bit but refer people here all the time. I've been coming to this restaurant since the late 90's and I've always enjoyed..."
Osito Rican
"Walked in and you're welcomed with a smile and once through the doors you're greeted with the sweet aroma of garlic. So far, the drive here and..."
Junie Rivera
"great tasting food on point! no leftovers! will definitely come back for..."
Steph Marco
"Amazing!!! Just move to San Diego and I was missing Puerto Rico and nothing better to remind me of home than food! I order pollo a la plancha..."
Keyla Vargas
"Every visit @ Andres is very enjoyable. The salmon was delish! Best salmon I ever had. My 2 friends enjoyed their 1st visit at Andrés. Employee Jose..."
Princesa Z. Cabral-Rodriguez
"the food was absolutely delicious, amazing service, 10/10..."
Valerie Juarez
"The food was amazing ! I had a pork sandwich with plantains as bread and my husband had a rice and squid dish with squid ink sauce..."
Karin De Jauregui
"A solid food menu up and down. Right on flavor and and the portions are worth the PRICE! You won't be left unsatisfied. Excellent and friendly..."
Antonio Urbina
"I got the Bistec of the lunch menu. It was the best skirt steak I have ever had. The flavor was great and it was so juicy, not dry at all even a..."
Christopher Kirby
"We were looking for a Cuban restaurant during our visit to San Diego and we found this gem. Combo appetizer platter gave a little of something to..."
Traci Espi
"Only thing that could be better is shrimp being offered on the menu. Like a Camaron enchilado plate. But since its mainly a banquet place the menu is..."
Yvonne M Zarathustra
"Excellent service and good food. We had a few appetizers and my favorite was the alcapurrias. I would've liked to see more meat in those and the..."
J Lin
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