Not having had Cuban food ever, I wanted to have a new experience. My what an experience I had!
I was greeted by a homeless person at the door asking me for a dollar to pay for some food. I said ok, so we go inside and it seems like he wanted me to pay for his whole plate! Good thing Mama of the house told him to leave.
The place is a true hole in the wall, complete with the TV blaring telenova dramas, a big picture of Havana, Cuba on the wall, and even the chef coming out to swat flies...on my table haha.
Not knowing anything, I ordered the Arroz con Pollo. When it came out it was two pieces of chicken over a bed of red rice and a little slice of tomato. The food was ok. The chicken came out dry, but with a little hot sauce the flavor was there. The rice was unique, with a little spice to differentiate it from other places.
It was quite the experience indeed. I think I'd like to try other Cuban food dishes, maybe without all the other hoopla.