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La Bodeguita del Medio

La Bodeguita del Medio

Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Palo Alto
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    Malissa M.
    "Love the key lime pie martini and the masitas are delish"(6 Tips)
    Stephen F.
    "Get the fried yucca, and save room for the Key Lime Tart."(3 Tips)
    Ben L.
    "Great rum cocktails."(19 Tips)
    Natala M.
    "the shrimp ceviche appetizer is awesome."(3 Tips)
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  • Steven R.heart icon on user image
    Steven RoyOctober 14, 2015
    Fantastic food and cigar bar.
  • Jessica W.
    Jessica WilliamsenJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything here is fantastic. Order whatever and get a mojito with it.
  • David A.
    David AllAugust 11, 2010
    Try the Chowder. It's got an excellent spice and it's not too heavy.
  • Jean U.
    Jean UmelMay 9, 2012
    Ropa Vieja FTW so yummy!
  • Gayle L. M.
    Gayle L. McDowellDecember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Warning: they charge for refills of soda. About $2.50 per soda. (Which would be fine... if they tell you that they charge.)
  • S C.
    S CJanuary 15, 2011
    If the sangria with berries, blood orange & Granny Smith apples is available, get it
  • Tristanheart icon on user image
    TristanMarch 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Oh man the Masitas dish is awesome. So good. Caramelized onions to boot, FTW!
  • Bediheart icon on user image
    BediFebruary 9, 2016
    First thing you should say when you are here is 'Can I get a mojito, please?'
  • Christopher N.
    Great arroz con pollo. Try the platoons mazurka!
  • Rapid Ralphheart icon on user image
    Rapid RalphOctober 31, 2014
    House Paella is good spicy.
  • Becca T.
    Becca TothMarch 30, 2013
    Get the key lime tart for dessert.
  • Kat .heart icon on user image
    Kat 🐱January 19, 2016
    The paella is not as good as I expected.
  • Brett B.heart icon on user image
    Brett BullingtonJanuary 25, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    People, food and location.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BulkowskiJanuary 3, 2016
    Rum, chimay, mastitas
  • Alan B.heart icon on user image
    Alan BerezinDecember 15, 2017
    Cigar bar is great
  • Jon D.
    Jon DybikJuly 20, 2011
    Chimay on draught, and the mojitos are unbelievable.
  • Fernando F.
    Fernando FloresJanuary 20, 2012
    Try the Tierra y Mar Skewers - WOW!
  • Iain F.
    Iain ForsythApril 25, 2012
    Try the grilled chicken breast sandwich, you won't be disappointed.
  • Rene P.
    Rene PerezDecember 19, 2013
    Come for the food, stay for the cigars!
  • Sierra S.
    Sierra Simpson-DworschakNovember 2, 2011
    Get the Hemmingway, light on the Maraschino! It's the best!
  • Krissy H.heart icon on user image
    Krissy HoadleyJune 20, 2013
    Really amazing food and drinks!
  • Jones
    JonesFebruary 4, 2018
    Masitas pork not good, paella ok, pollo Arroz not good, rum mickey not good, ceviche not good
  • Roderick S.heart icon on user image
    Roderick SayersJanuary 9, 2014
    Get the shrimp ceviche!
  • Ashish K.
    Ashish KelkarSeptember 24, 2011
    The croquets are awesome
  • Julien G.
    Julien G.January 9, 2012
    Take an MWA on weekdays. It's mojito without alcohol.
  • Andrea R.
    Andrea RetamalJuly 24, 2014
    Such a lovely place
  • ismail hakkı p.
    ismail hakkı polatAugust 27, 2014
    Mmmm, that's all I want to say!
  • John Fernandez S.
    John Fernandez SFDecember 11, 2010
    If you order the arroz con Pollock ask for white meat. ;)
  • Bennett R.
    Bennett RichardsonAugust 11, 2010
    Marinated cheeses & charcuterie apps are legit.
  • Holly D.
    Holly DavisOctober 16, 2010
    FYI...They have Vegetarian options AND vegan options.
  • Natalia P.heart icon on user image
    Natalia PJuly 13, 2014
    Really bad Cuban food. Extremely spicy. Would not recommend if you're looking for authentic Cuban food
  • Praabhu K.
    Praabhu KannappanSeptember 28, 2013
    Awesome restaurant.
  • Joanna H.
    Joanna HaasJuly 21, 2013
    Cigar bar swag!!!
  • Vamsi G.heart icon on user image
    Vamsi GadeyJanuary 30, 2018
    Geyeheujdshdh
  • Vic D.
    Vic DorfmanJuly 2, 2010
    Shrimp Ceviche and Franciskaner on Tap. Oh, and Azn chicks. F*ck yea!
  • Richard L.
    Richard LiuMay 9, 2010
    Amazing mojito. Walk in humidor!
  • Mila B.
    Mila BalkeApril 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    El Presidente is the bomb!!!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 19, 2010
    Try the Mr. Johnsons' Chocolate Rum Cake
  • M G.
    M GDecember 12, 2011
    Can't get my mind off the ropa vieja
  • Fernando F.
    Fernando FloresMay 11, 2012
    Try the Ceviche
  • Megan B.
    Megan BerryJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Tierra y Mar. Yum!
  • Natala M.
    Natala MenezesAugust 21, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    the shrimp ceviche appetizer is awesome.
  • Tristanheart icon on user image
    TristanApril 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Dope cigar room in the back!
  • Karoli H.
    Karoli HindriksMarch 16, 2012
    Officially the worst service I have experienced in US. Horrible.
  • Will G.
    Will GibbyFebruary 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a dark and stormy
  • warner s.
    warner smith IIIApril 28, 2010
    Cuban Style food!!!! mojitos!!!!
  • Gina
    GinaAugust 30, 2010
    Tapas and sangria.
  • Plinio C.
    Plinio CorreaAugust 1, 2012
    They don't take ANY foreign id!! Go elsewhere...
  • John Fernandez S.
    John Fernandez SFDecember 11, 2010
    pollo *
  • Governor W.
    Governor WattsFebruary 14, 2010
    Daniel Watts for governor!
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