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Cubano Sandwich - Amador, Newport, KY

Amador

4.4
4.4
459 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cuban

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Tropics are much closer than you think! Welcome to Amador, a chance to travel back in time to a lush, tropical destination. Immerse yourself in Cuban-inspired culture through our curated cuisine experiences, hand-crafted cocktails, and delicious coffee and desserts. "Amador" is Spanish for "lover," and Amador is a love letter to the people of an enduring and colorful culture, featuring iconic dishes like the Cubano Sandwich, Ropa Vieja, and Lechon Asado and much more. Enjoy seven days a week for lunch or dinner. And dont forget the Tres Leches & Cuban coffee. See you soon, ¡Salud!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Contemporary Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 392-2060
  • Website
    http://www.amadorcuban.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Huska
  • Catering
    Submit inquiries to: catering@amadorcuban.com
  • Private party facilities
    Book your celebration, birthday or special occasion at Amador!
  • Location
    1 Levee Wy suite 2122a, Newport, KY 41071
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Next to Brother's Bar & Grill overlooking the river & Cincinnati sk
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Small Plates

  • GuacamoleUS$10.00

    Guacamole, Grilled Pineapple, Plantain Chips

    • Ceviche*US$17.00

      Shrimp, Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onion, Peppers, Citrus, Plantain Chips

      • Mussels*US$16.00

        Mussels, Chorizo, Creamy Mojo Rojo Broth, Cilantro. Served w/ Grilled Cuban Bread

        • Yuca FritaUS$8.00

          Cassava Fries, Sazón, Smoked Aioli

          • Plátanos con CremaUS$10.00

            Ripe Plantains, Sweet Cream, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro

            • CroquetasUS$10.00

              Served w/Cilantro Crema & Smoked Aioli

              • Hongos FritoUS$14.00

                Masa Fried Mushrooms, Mojo, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Tajin, Horseradish & Sofrito Vinaigrette

                • Patatas Bravas US$10.00

                  Pickled Fingerling Potatoes, Smoked Aioli, Queso Fresco, Shallots, Cilantro

                  • Cuban Bread ServiceUS$7.00

                    Served w/Cuban Mustard Butter & Honey Guava Butter

                    • Pork Belly Chicharrones US$16.00

                      Masa Fried Pork Belly, Spiced Corn Purée, Pickled Red Onion, Blistered Shishitos, Cilantro

                      Empanadas

                      • Beef Picadillo, Smoked AioliUS$5.00

                        • Pollo Asado, Cilantro CremaUS$5.00

                          Mains

                          • CamaronesUS$23.00

                            Aji Garlic Shrimp*, Coconut Milk, Pimentón Salsa. Served w/ Pickled Vegetables, Tostones & Congri

                            • Pollo AsadaUS$23.00

                              Charbroiled Chicken, Guava & Pepper Glaze, Cilantro, Tostones, Sweet Plantains, Pickled Vegetables & Yellow Rice

                              • El PatoUS$34.00

                                Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Spiced Corn Purée, Blistered Shishitos, Sweet Potato Picadillo, Cilantro Lime Emulsion

                                • Lechon AsadoUS$26.00

                                  Crispy Skin Pork Shoulder, Cuban Coffee Dry Rub, Marinated in Mojo, Slow Cooked. Served w/ Chicharrónes, Pickled Vegetables, Sweet Plantains, & Congri

                                  • Ropa ViejaUS$28.00

                                    "Old Clothes" Braised Short Rib, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Olive Sofrito. Served w/ Sweet Plantains, White Rice & Black Beans

                                    • Tamal En Cazuela US$19.00

                                      Mojo Marinated Roasted Mushrooms, Fajita Vegetables, Spiced Pepitas, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro. Served w/ Tamale Polenta & Chimichurri; Add Lechon Asado +7 Pollo Asado +8 Ropa Vieja +9

                                      • Pescado US$27.00

                                        Roasted Plantain-Crusted Cod Fillet*, Pimentón Salsa, Guacamole Vinaigrette. Served w/ Tostones & Congri

                                        • Chicken Al PastorUS$17.00

                                          Charbroiled Chicken, Pineapple Salsa, Smoked Aioli, Pickled Onion, Cilantro

                                          • Coconut Shrimp US$17.00

                                            Grilled Shrimp, Coconut Milk, Cilantro Crema, Shredded Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw

                                            Salads

                                            Add Grilled Chicken +8, Add Shrimp +11, Add Steak +14, Add Mahi Mahi +15

                                            • Remolacha Salad US$14.00

                                              Medley of Greens, Roasted Beets, Spiced Pepitas, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Honey Guava Vinaigrette; Half Salad Available Add Chicken +8 *Shrimp +10 *Cod +12

                                              Sandwiches

                                              • CubanoUS$13.00

                                                Slow Roasted Pork, City Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Mojo Mayo, House Pickles, Cuban Bread

                                                • Pan con BistecUS$14.00

                                                  Shaved Steak, Mojo Rojo, Swiss Cheese, Crispy Matchstick Potatoes, Pimentón, Cuban Bread

                                                  • Hemingway Burger US$12.00

                                                    Smashed Burger, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House Pickles, Mustard, Mojo Mayo, Sesame Seed Bun*

                                                    • Cuban FritaUS$12.00

                                                      Latin-Spiced Smashed Burger, Swiss Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Shoestring Potatoes, Fresno Ketchup, Sesame Seed Bun*

                                                      Sides

                                                      • Sweet PlantainsUS$5.00

                                                        • Yellow RiceUS$3.00

                                                          • White RiceUS$3.00

                                                            • Cuban Black BeansUS$5.00

                                                              • TamalUS$7.00

                                                                • French FriesUS$5.00

                                                                  Drinks

                                                                  • Coke ProductsUS$3.00

                                                                    • Mexican CokeUS$4.00

                                                                      • Mexican SpriteUS$4.00

                                                                        • Mexican FantaUS$4.00

                                                                          • Liquid Death Mango ChainsawUS$4.00

                                                                            • Liquid Death Severed LimeUS$4.00

                                                                              • Hot Tea (Various)US$3.00

                                                                                Last updated: 14 November 2024

                                                                                What 459 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.4
                                                                                4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.3Food
                                                                                • 4.3Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.2Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                                • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                  Great for scenic views

                                                                                • Cincinnati

                                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                                • Cincinnati

                                                                                  Great for scenic views

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Amador delights with its vibrant Cuban atmosphere, "excellent service," and authentic flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and expertly crafted cocktails. Highlights include the Ropa Vieja and mojitos. The lively setting, complete with live music, ensures a memorable experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, Amador remains a cherished spot for Cuban cuisine enthusiasts.

                                                                                459 Reviews

                                                                                1. Barbara

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great food, mojitos and service. We'll be back! The Ropa Vieja is my favorite. Flan for dessert. A great meal.
                                                                                  AmadorResponded 7 days ago
                                                                                  Hi Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to visit us, as well as leave is a great review! We hope everything went just as you expected. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers! Chase Patrick General Manager

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                                                                                2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Amazing spot. Authentic Cuban food. I loved everything in the menu.
                                                                                  AmadorResponded 7 days ago
                                                                                  Thank you for the visit, and the great review! We hope to see you again soon Cheers!

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                                                                                3. Anne

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Live music was fun. Good food and drinks. I enjoyed the ropa vieja.

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                                                                                4. Khaleel

                                                                                  Orlando

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  This spot is definitely the perfect date for a special someone in your life, there’s so much scenery, the staff here will leave you with a remarkable impression, so much flavor to savor, the plan is to come here hungry because they’re definitely not cutting out on portions lol, this place is definitely a must for anyone looking for great views and vibes this might be your next try !

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                                                                                5. Bricio

                                                                                  Mexico City

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Exquisite food and excellent service. Live music to boost the ambience.

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                                                                                6. Michael

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  26 reviews

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  26 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  My wife and I both had the Cubano sandwich. She had the black beans and I had the polenta as an added side. We both agreed that the sandwich was bland. It needed to have more of a spicy mustard and the pork needed to be kicked up And the pickles need to be more substantial and better flavored. The black beans were nothing to speak of they were bland. The polenta was mushy, and the portion sizes are very small. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and subdued lighting. The music was enjoyable. It was easy to have a conversation with the noise level in the restaurant. 

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                                                                                7. Andrew

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Overall this was a very great experience. We have been here a few times and this is one of our favorite newer restaurants. The only downside to last night is they had some items unavailable due to lack of supply from their distributor. Edit: thanks for your reply, it was the plantains and one of the breads (sorry I don’t recall) that was unavailable. We still love your place!

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                                                                                8. Cj

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Delicious food and wonderful service. This is a gem on the Ohio River and a cannot miss experience. Highly recommended.

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                                                                                9. Jenetta

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Great welcoming ambiance. Food had awesome flavor! Would have loved space for dancing.

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                                                                                10. Rob

                                                                                  Cincinnati

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Good food and great location. Excellent service and fun atmosphere.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Amador offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 392-2060.

                                                                                Amador is rated 4.4 stars by 459 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                2 people
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 21 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Amador

                                                                                1 Levee Wy suite 2122a, Newport, KY 41071

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Next to Brother's Bar & Grill overlooking the river & Cincinnati sk
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  Newport
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Contemporary Latin American
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Public Lot
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Andrew Huska
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.amadorcuban.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (859) 392-2060
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  Submit inquiries to: catering@amadorcuban.com
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Book your celebration, birthday or special occasion at Amador!
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