A good friend of mine and Elite Yelper once told me that he doesn't review a place until the second visit, assuming the place earns a repeat visit that is. I usually do the same but I'm thinking this place is so good I'll review now.
THE DIGS: Its nestled in a shopping strip across the street from the Mini dealership to the east of the Carmax on W. Sahara. and can be hard to miss easily. We actually ran into trying to use the parking lot to make a u-turn. It's a very clean a airy place. Much cleaner than could be expected for a restaurant in that shopping strip. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is festive with authentic Cuban and tropical music playing. They have a small stage toward the back and it looks like at night they move some tables and make way for a dance floor which I thought was pretty cool. The bathrooms are very clean and looked like they're serviced frequently.
THE SERVICE: The host was very welcoming and attentive. He provided just the right amount of attention to all patrons and was fair and equal in treatment with everyone. He was friendly and helpful, professional and moved with a purpose. He wore authentic Cuban attire and you can tell it's how he dresses daily. The food came out fast and it was still nice and hot.
THE FOOD: Excellent, authentic, delicious, hot, well seasoned, well presented. Very tasty. The servings are perfect and price is right.
The only reason for the 4 stars is well, there's always room for improvement. In this restaurants case, it's the location and the layout/set up of the establishment itself. The seating seems to be a bit limited, but as good as this place is I don't think it will get packed because not too many people know about it.