Cuban cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

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Central American

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Serves Alcohol

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"This delightful and relaxing restaurant is easy walking from all the historical monuments and attractions. The inside is beautiful and spacious. The..."

Arushi Shah

"Love the Cuban atmosphere. It feels very Cuban with fans, stonework, balconies and plants. Also, the food was excellent. Great presentation and the..."

ChefJim

"Not cheap by any means, but the food is tasty and the server knew his stuff. He was mostly helping explain the food to an adjacent table but not..."

Knsolomon

"Cuba Libre was so cool! We were seated without any delay. Since this was our first time.. we went with the tapas menu to taste several different..."

J.J.C.

"It's Summer Restaurant Week in D.C. - which is similar to Toronto's Summerlicious, where participating restaurants offer three course prix-fixe lunch..."

Smart Cookie

"Thanks Cuba Libre and their new Executive Chef Brad Smith, John Shields (and the signed cookbooks he gave as gifts), and the wonderful bloggers at DC..."

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"First first time to visit for lunch and was with a group of 6. Everyone loved their meal. I got the Del Mar with 3 seafood selections and it was..."

Bluemoon

"Go for the amazing atmosphere Nd stay for the food. We went on Tapa Tuesday. It was 26$ apiece which frankly was too much. We couldn't eat that much...."

Joyce Ross

"Simply delicious. The pork belly melts in your mouth. The crab ceviche is not to be missed. The service was spectacular; our server was extremely..."

Hog Boss

"Weekday lunch - fast, friendly and very yummy!. My husband, our two pre-teen daughters and I chose Cuba Libre as it was on the way to the..."

Mary

"Omg. The ribs are..."

Dmm762

"Great space. The restaurant is in a really neat space and a fun atmosphere. I had a couple items off the tapas menu, the black bean soup and the..."

Greenlight

"Above Average Nouveau Cuban Cuisine with Sticker Shock!. If one is a true aficionado of 'legitimate and traditional' Cuban food, one must come to..."

Gastroeclectico

"Really disappointing. The Tostones were like cardboard. We sent it back. The maduros were pretty bad but the yucca was really good. As for the main..."

Frank LL.

"We were in from out of town and stopped in on a whim...Cuba Libre was fantastic! Excellent mojitos (love the blueberry and black cherry), great..."

Tracy

"The food sucks and service sucks even more... DON'T GO! May they close down, NEVER to..."

Corinne

"Went for the Unlimited Brunch. Food was amazing. Service was a bit slow but this is because they make everything fresh and some items are pretty..."

Mike Roberts

"Went at 4 in the afternoon. They we're closed but sat us. Great interior. Great food!!! Best cuban food I have had so..."

Mac

"This place is HOT !! Not too touristy and the suburbanites haven't found out about it yet. Wonderful foodWonderful service ++Wonderful..."

Lisa

"The Pork chop and brisket were both very tasty. They specialize in rum drinks, but I have had just as good or better at other places. We did have a..."

Lori

"Awesome, original, fun. My husband and I have now been to this place 5 times. The menu is incredibly creative wish a fresh twist on Cuban. The staff..."

FoodieTrish

"Great Service!. The service was absolutely great! We didnt have to ask for a thing! Our waiter was on top of his game. The food was tasty. Great..."

Diasross

"One can’t live on ceviche alone, and a rum bar wouldn’t be a rum bar without…say it with us… rum. Good job. You all get a gold star for the..."

EpicureanDC

"I will be the first to admit that I have been avoiding Cuba Libre since it opened. I made a premature decision that it was not for me given its..."

Eatdrinkmore

"Caippy Hour. Cube Libre has some good happy hour deals. $4 Estrella Damm - Cuban beer Also $4 Small plates. We tried the Guacamole Cubano..."

Michelle Farrell

"Had a great experience here while I was in DC. We came in during the week day and it was still very busy. There was a wait for a table, but we were..."

Dominic

"Their interior is nice and colorful and we got a nice section away from the bar so it was very peaceful and made the meal even more enjoyable. First..."

Treasure Island

"Great service, food and drinks. Everything was delicious, served in a beautiful way and big enough portions. I almost forgot to mention the music, so..."

Diego Rodriguez

"I recently dined at Cuba Libre a charming Cuban gem, and it was an absolute delight. I was transported to the vibrant streets of Havana. The ambiance..."

Taiara Matos

"My first visit to Cuba Libre and I was not disappointed. Ronnie was our server and he did an outstanding job. The food was flavorful, seasoned well..."

T. Lynch

"Great music and great food. We made reservations and were so happy we did. Was a perfect option prior to our concert. Within walking distance from..."

Tonya Johnson-Jenkins

"My experience is from the tables at the bar. Apps, Food, and Dance was the goal. The Bar is mid-difficult to get drinks from, the food was good not..."

Juan Antonio MLBRC

"Quality food is served here and the price is very typical for a high end restaurant in this area. There’s plenty of seats in and outdoor. Service..."

Nelson Roman

"From the bright colors outside, you know you're in for a treat. The appetizers were good, sharing sizes. The mango butter was so good...my drink was..."

Frances Whalen

"The food was excellent and the service was very fast, despite it being pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon. We split the Cha Cha platter which was a..."

Jay Wilson

"I attended a group meal with the organization i was in DC with for two days. This is an excellent restaurant! My first experience with Cuban food...."

Warman Hall

"When in DC, this place is a must. We went on Valentines weekend so I think that’s why it was packed or is usually like that. The ambiance was fun...."

Kim Nunez

"Yum Classic Caipirinha! It tastes like a margarita. Happy hour prices from 4-7pm Mon -..."

Brianna Shaffer

"I had an awesome date night (dinner, drinks, and dancing). The staff were extremely friendly and receptive and the food and drinks were great. I..."

Kenchasa Swann

"Tried cha cha appetizer. Perfect size for two as an addition for some cocktails. Guacamole with plantan chips was awesome. Snow bird cocktail was..."

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