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We entered into a surprisingly empty restaurant. The place was small and cozy, with dim lighting and authentic Cuban decor and Spanish music. We were welcomed by the friendly owner, who happened to also be the chef, while his wife (I assume) was responsible for serving the food.
So apparently the chef makes all the food fresh there and then, which is why I was glad that the restaurant was empty since I was starving and knew the food would take some time to make.
Since my last experience at La Cubana, I was afraid of the portion size being too small.
My brother got the vegetarian insalata and a side of fried cassava. My dad, who hasn't had a Cuban sandwich since our trip to Miami was extremely anxious for one, so he was ecstatic to get that. My mom got the Spanish omelette and I went for the Chicken in Cuban style bbq sauce, however I asked if I could swap the potatoes for the Cuban rice. The owner/chef was happy to do that for me.
The food took around 20 to 25mins to arrive, but wow, they were all fantastic! The food was presented beautifully and the portion sizes were perfect! My chicken was to die for, honestly! It was tender and juicy and had some sautéed mushrooms and an unbelievable marinade.
Additionally, my brother was in awe with the fried cassava and my dad mentioned that the Cuban sandwich was comparable to the one from Miami. Finally we ended it with an authentic Cuban style coffee, which was the strongest coffee I have ever had!
Next time I would love to try the sandwich and a side of the bean soup...and the Cuban rice again.
This place is so good and definitely deserves to gain more hype!
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