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La Bodeguita del Medio
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Palo Alto
The experts at SFGate and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Love the key lime pie martini and the masitas are delish"(6 Tips)
"Get the fried yucca, and save room for the Key Lime Tart."(3 Tips)
"Great rum cocktails."(19 Tips)
"the shrimp ceviche appetizer is awesome."(3 Tips)
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I grew up on Cuban food from my parents... this place is LEGIT. Love the yucca frita and empanadas. Cuban sandwich = top notch. Cocktails are great, too (get that mojito.)
Serious EatsSeptember 9, 2013The extensive rum selection and cocktails are the highlight, accompanied by excellent, often spicy cuisine. Get the camarones al majo with a Rum Manhattan. Definitely request the latter served up.
Derrick YuNovember 19, 2015The bar is a cool place to hang out - the signature cocktails are unique and it's quite easy to get in without a reservation.
Ashok LalwaniApril 14, 2015Good food, ambience and service. Enjoyed it. Less vegetarian dishes but enough for a group of 4. Little hard to locate as the name of the restaurant is only on a little street sign like board.- The ropa vieja is amazing. Great rum cocktails. Sit at the bar area with the same menu if you don't have reservations.
craig braySeptember 21, 2018Didn’t eat there yet but the food looks great, had some great rum. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I really learned tons of stiff about rum
Anna JamesApril 28, 2014Camarones Con Mojo(appetizer) is tangy and very good. For entree the Masitas I liked, coconut crusted snapper was sweet and the mashed potato was very buttery.
Tom MaxwellJune 20, 2020Very nice staff. The sweet plantains are good and they gave me a free beer because it was taking time to refill the tap.
LeslieApril 14, 2014Mojito all the way! My favorites here also include the empanadas, ropa vieja (+plantains!), and key lime tart. And another mojito.
Nora ChangApril 12, 2016Quite delicious. Could have made a meal of the appetizers: marinated olives and cheese were so good. Empanadas tasty.
Aravinthan RangasamyMarch 23, 2014The Coconut snapper is to die for. Excellent food and atmosphere. But easy to miss as there are no visible signs outside
William GunnOctober 27, 2015Rum-based cocktails are the bar stars here, along with braised meat & house-made chorizo, a signature ingredient in the paella.
Kris Vera-PhillipsNovember 6, 2013Try the Cuban Cheesesteak - #kvpinmybelly - Lunch in #PaloAlto. I fell in love with tangy sofrito sauce over tri-tip, peppers and pepper-spiced cheese.
Masha AdamianNovember 4, 2014Good snapper and mahi-mahi, very solid selection of rums. Plenty of vegetarian options, too.
Chris KantarjievJune 6, 2020Masitas, mojitos, ropa vieja, chicken sandwich. The PEI mussel appetizer is amazing.
Diego PinnaOctober 3, 2015If undecided ask the staff. They know all the dishes and cocktails and will recommend you something interesting!
Johan LieuMarch 12, 2012Eating at the bar is just as good and usually seats open quick. Also, probably the best way to ensure good service, too.
The croquettes and sangria make for a very happy happy hour (sans the discount)
- SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012Try the mojito with Bacardi limon and plenty of fresh mint, or anything from the rum list.
Ummmmm if you don't order the rum punch, you're dead to me. It is epic. Epic! So perfectly strong. Do it
Careful not to wild out on the bread. The sauce is addictive and the keep bringing it. Also, get the plantain chips.
Alison B.April 21, 2017This place is super over priced for the quality and flavors of the food. Not only that but it made me sick. Head to a local taco joint and save your money and your stomach
Paul CAugust 28, 2010Still cranking out great food & drinks for over 10'years now. Try the Hemmingway with grapefruit (not on the menu) and the empanadas :)
Mike GaoJune 18, 2010Didn't order food myself, but reviews from my friends are positive. Dark and Stormy drink is great. Love the place and will go back for more.
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La Bodeguita del Medio
463 S California Ave (btwn W El Camino Real & Ash)
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(650) 326-7762
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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