CUBA 1958 - Sarasota

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   Sam

   VIP

   Denver

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Superior flavor profiles, nice presentation. It is a shame that the restaurant does not feature its terrific bowls on the dinner menu - even at a higher price, the bowls are the real flavor gems of the restaurant and leaving them off of the dinner menu is quite unfortunate.
   

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   jan

   Chicago

   67 reviews

   5.0

   67 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the slow roasted pork (first entree listed) and it was fantastic, Also enjoyed the chickpeas and ham small plate. It was enough for 4 of us to have a substantial taste. Service was rather slow, but very polite. Food was great!
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   hank you for your glowing review! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your visit to CUBA 1958. We strive to provide an authentic experience, and your feedback inspires us to keep doing what we love!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a FANTASTIC dining experience!!! Much appreciation to everyone at CUBA!
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at CUBA 1958. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious Cuban flavors!
   

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   Kevin

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It was the tale of two dinners. We were seated immediately and attended to promptly. Once we ordered, the main dishes were out in 10 mins. During dinner the server checked in twice, as did the manager. However, it took 25 mins to get the dishes cleared, and 10 mins to get a simple dessert served. Unaccountable delays. The restaurant was busy throughout, so I could not understand why the service dropped off. Plus you’d have thought they’d want to clear the table for additional guests. Would go back - the food was excellent, good portions and well prepared. But the service drop off was inexplicable
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We will take care with servers and timing. We're thrilled that you had a great experience with food at CUBA 1958. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Robert

   VIP

   Tampa

   154 reviews

   5.0

   154 reviews

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, and fantastic food! Do yourself a favor and stop in for happy hour or a meal! Try the pork tamale appetizer, it’s the best. And the Varadero cocktail was also outstanding.
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to CUBA 1958. Your support keeps us going, and we can’t wait to serve you again soon!
   

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   Pat

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to Cuban 1958. Our waiter, José was very friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent. The garlic herbed butter that was served with the crusty Cubs. bread was delicious. The housemaid Sangria was fruity and refreshing. My grouper piccata was fresh and perfectly cooked in a butter lemon sauce. My friends loved their Chicken and Rice and pork dishes. Other than a bit of a delay for our second round of drinks, the service was impeccable. The noise level was somewhat high, but tolerable since we were seated in a corner window table. Would highly recommend. The menu is interesting and one could return many times. I look forward to our next visit.
   

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   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the incredible review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time at CUBA 1958. Your kind words inspire our team, and we can’t wait to serve you again!
   

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   David

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was incredible! One of the best cuban restaurants I have been to. We had the beef empanadas, churrazo steak, shredded flank steak and rice pudding. All delicious and very fresh. Cant wait to come back to sarasota and visit this restaurant again. The service was fast and very attentive. The owner circulates around to check in. He is very nice and fun to talk to.
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   We’re thrilled to receive your wonderful review! Thank you for being a part of the CUBA 1958 family. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more of our menu!
   

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   Heather

   VIP

   Tampa

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have dined here at least 5 times now since the opening and have recommended to everyone. The portions are large and you will likely have leftovers to enjoy the next day! The black beans are the best I have ever had. Other favorites are the Vaca Frita, Churrasco, sweet plantains and the tostones! Highly recommend. We have added to our top restaurant recommendations to new buyers and visitors - The Addy Wittig Team with Michael Saunders. A wonderful experience by a family owned establishment.
   

   CUBA 1958 - SarasotaResponded 5 days ago

   We’re thrilled to receive your wonderful review! Thank you for being a part of the CUBA 1958 family. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more of our menu!
   

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   Deborah

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   we arrived at 6 and our meal came at 7:45pm - it was a nightmare. I had a party of 6 people and none of us will ever return - just awful
   

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    Julie

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We dined with another couple. Three entries were plenty. The food was amazing. We started with the Cuban sausage appetizer; chirizo al vino. It was amazingly delicious. We shared paella cubana (seafood), arroz con pollo (chicken) and vaca frita (beef). Each dish was perfectly flavorful and filling. We added a side of deliciously prepared sweet plantains; muduros. Churros served with a rich chocolate sauce finished our meal. All of us were delighted with the food and the experience. Definitely we will be back.
    

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