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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 8274 reviews

What Ray Moreno likes about Cuba De Ayer:
Good service. The waitress was very attentive. The arroz con pollo was well seasoned, moist and a generous portion that included three tostones(green fried plantains). The ambiance was nice with classic Cuban music playing. My only complaint was the manager or owner was sitting a couple tables away and disrupted my quiet lunch dealing with staff/operations issues , phone calls on speaker…was hoping for some coffee fl... View all feedback.

What lashey fields doesn't like about Cuba De Ayer:
This is a cool place to dine in. The ambiance is really nice. The food tastes really good. Empanadas are their starts definitely try them. I felt its a little expensive for no reason. I definitely recommend this place. You can decide once you are there View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 21 reviews
Sally
25.01.2023 - 09:53

Large, genuine Cuban cuisine! one of the best in the DC/Balto area.

Timothy
25.01.2023 - 09:53

Cuba de ayer is a good location for just one dinner and an authentic Cuban culinary destination. mojitios are refreshing. so many appetizers choose to start the...

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Dan
25.01.2023 - 09:53

Pretty disappointing. Had two recommendations neither of which were particularly good nor did they get served warm. Staff was friendly but not worth a return tr...

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Madyson
25.01.2023 - 09:53

The food and atmosphere very good. Also enjoyed a really nice selection of music made you want to dance after eating dinner. The empanadas were excellent,

Keith
25.01.2023 - 09:53

Great food and service, per usual. Most authentic Cuban food that I’ve experience since living in Havana. Dang it …we forgot to snap pics this time.

Opentable
4.8 ★ from 1271 reviews
Maya
12.09.2023 - 04:28

The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. I look forward to visiting again soon!

KennyT
12.09.2023 - 04:28

The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was delightful. The service was exceptional, too. The dishes were authentic and served in generous portions.

Edmond
12.09.2023 - 04:28

The best Cuban food I've ever had! I absolutely love everything, especially the rice and beans!

frequentdiner
12.09.2023 - 04:28

It’s a local gem with best food and best service always.

RichardW
12.09.2023 - 04:28

I chose Cuba de Ayer because it was midway to a friend's house for us to meet for lunch. What a wonderful surprise. The service was very warm and helpful, and t...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 3592 reviews
Sarah
17.07.2023 - 09:04

The food here is absolutely amazing! We started with the empanadas, and I assure you they are cooked to perfection and made fresh to order. We got a little gree...

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Daniel
17.07.2023 - 09:04

This is a lovely restaurant that might look a bit unassuming from the outside, as it's tucked away off the main road. However, the interior is beautifully desig...

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Kendry
17.07.2023 - 09:04

Visited Cuba de Ayer for my sister birthday. As usual, they did not disappoint. Our waitress (Marcela G) was excellent. She was super kind, friendly, and extrem...

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Sweet
17.07.2023 - 09:04

We ordered the Tres Empanadas (beef, chicken, and cheese), Seared Scallops, and Arroz Con Pollo. The Tres Empanadas were delightful, featuring a crispy shell an...

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Inma
17.07.2023 - 09:04

Best mojito I have had in long time, they make it the proper way and they put a real sugar cane wich I appreciated. We are the Ropa Vieja and the red snapper an...

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Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
lashey
21.11.2023 - 06:54

I visited for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was delightful, the food was tasty, and the service was excellent. I would highly re...

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lashey
21.11.2023 - 06:54

This was my first visit, but it certainly won’t be my last. I met a friend here for lunch, and I ordered the Avocado Salmon, which was fantastic. My friend had...

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Werner
21.11.2023 - 06:54

This restaurant is a lovely spot, appearing somewhat small and tucked away from the main road. However, the interior is beautifully designed, featuring a cozy b...

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lashey
21.11.2023 - 06:54

This is a cool place to dine in. The ambiance is really nice. The food tastes really good. Empanadas are their starts definitely try them. I felt its a little e...

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Maya
21.11.2023 - 06:54

Their food is beyond good we started off with the empanadas and let me tell you they are cooked to perfection and made fresh to order I promise. We got a bit gr...

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Facebook
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4.6 ★ from 2256 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 302 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 13 reviews
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