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Cuba de Ayer
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Burtonsville
"Get the ham croquettes!"(4 Tips)
"Empanada's and arroz con pollo is delicious!"(6 Tips)
"... of mojito, and the rum cake. You won't be disappointed!"(2 Tips)
"Guava Mojito fantastic!"(4 Tips)
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Washingtonian MagazineNovember 23, 2011The best dishes, such as the ground-beef-and-potato-hash picadillo, the warm, crunchy ham croquetas, and the chicken soup with rough-cut veggies and hunks of meat, have a soulful simplicity.
I enjoyed everything! The croquettes were great. The pernil, crunchy plantains, and black beans and rice were amazing. I enjoyed my meal so much, I ordered the tres leche cake and café con leche.
Haven't had a bad dish yet! Very authentic, highly flavorful, great service, reasonable prices, it has everything you could ask for if you love Cuban cuisine!
Krystle HindsJanuary 4, 2015Food is delicious! Have had ropa vieja and pernil. They're so good I don't venture away except for appetizers. The place has been remodeled and expanded. Looks great! Highly recommend.
JàNayNovember 9, 2019The cheese empanadas are hitting, can y’all sell them by the dozen and half-dozen tho? Thanks management.
Brian CharlesFebruary 21, 2013Highly recommended! Fresh, delicious food! Victor-server-knew exactly what he was talking about! Recom. A dish for all tastes. Great service! Hole in the wall type place but clean and worth it!
Leslie LinaresAugust 23, 2017As for the food, it was delicious and very authentic. Ambiance was pretty good, great music a bit loud. Staff seemed a bit scatterbrained, few plates were dropped. Don't recommend the mojitos.
Brent MOctober 23, 2010I had the Lechon Asado with Moros Y Cristianos and sweet plantains and it was amazing!! I definitely recommend that if you are a fan of tender pork. Try a little of the house hot sauce with it too!- Lauren BordlemayApril 25, 2014Our must haves are the empanadas w/homemade hot sauce, Ropa Vieja, any kind of mojito, and the rum cake. You won't be disappointed!
Roger MullerAugust 2, 2018Excellent food, I recommend the pardo frito, tostones rellenos y cafe con leche. Servers a little lack of knoledge.
Michelle SmithJanuary 16, 2015The garlic shrimp and rice can't think of what they call it in the menu but out is fabulous.also tres leches for dessert.
Kenyan JewelsJuly 8, 2012They have the best Emapanadas ever. When you find Cubans filling up a Cuban spot...you know the food is GREAT! Never been disappointed.
TantalizingTease Of TequilaFebruary 20, 2017Everything to me but Vera Roja or Avacado Salmon or Red Snapper
Queen BApril 11, 2013Delicious authentic Cuban food! Great service! I had vaca frita and it was perfect!!!
Tyler MSeptember 29, 2014The combinacio was sad; only two yuca fries, but the pork was flavorful. Empanadas were greasy, dry meat inside, and sugar sprinkled on the outside. I didn't sense pride in food or service from staff.
Justin CredibleAugust 26, 2013Small spot, but great food & excellent service. Ask for the server Gabby!!
Try the Combinacion appetizer for a good sample of the pork, yucca, and croquettes!
Realwildkutz BarbershopJune 26, 2016Service is great, just wished they gave complimentary garlic bread.
D. AlonsoMay 23, 2010The boliche is best in my book. The picadillo had raisins, not a big fan, they could've warned me. The Cuban coffee ( espresso) is maybe the only thing non-authentic, but the boliche is remarkable.
Food was excellent as well as service can't wait to come back again.
Liz SchererMarch 27, 2011Don't even bother to make a reservation. They don't honor them. Great food. Lack of restaurant skills.
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- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(301) 476-9622
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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