Last summer in New York City, my girlfriend and I discovered the wonderful world of Cuban food, and we were more than disappointed when we found out that it really didn't have strong representation in Pittsburgh. I hadn't really heard anything about this restaurant prior to giving it a try. But the fact it was referred to as a "sister" restaurant to Abay, was more than enough to earn it a vist.
We ordered one appetizer (Papitas Rellenas) and 2 entrees (Chuletas Puerco/Bife steak Chimchurri). All of which looked and smelled fantastic. The appetizer arrived shortly after being ordered and was full of subtle flavors and is perfect for 2-3 people to share.
The main courses probably took much longer to come out, but were well worth the wait. I ordered the Pork, which was cooked to perfection and was loaded with flavors. Spicy, with a big cilantro punch. It was supplemented with a white sweet potato puree and pineapple. Both of which were very sweet and complimented the tastes of the pork nicely. My girlfriend ordered the Steak which came with plenty of meat and a healthy serving of black beans and rice. The Beans were amongst the best I have tasted and the rice had a lot of flavor too. The steak wasn't particularly unique, but it was definitely high quality meat.
We really enjoyed our experience there and are looking to go back and give it a go once the Cantina is complete. So far so good at Alma. We will see you again soon.