I grew up in Hudson county New Jersey and frequently visit Miami/ south Florida so I have had my share of Cuban sandwiches. Really didn’t think I was going to find one of the best in Southern California. Amazing from the meat to the bread to the press. Impressive! Update: In St Pete’s Beach and found Columbia Restaurant in Tampa Bay which claims to be the place where the Cuban sandwich was invented, very good but not as good as El Cubano!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Rios
I was looking for a local mom and pop restaurant to support, something different. The food was amazing, like SO! delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Perez
Authentic Cuban food, incredibly delicious! I will keep going back again and again. Que bueno
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ms. Bui-Bernheim
What a cute little hole in the wall ! I loved every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fricase De Pollo, Tostones, Breaded Chicken
Renae Smith (Yosemite Hotspot Rentals)
Very good food, will be back. Ordered the chicken bowl, Yuca Frita fries (my new favorite fries), & Papas Rellenas "potato ball" (delicious).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Keefer
We love Cuban food, but unfortunately there aren't many Cuban restaurants in San Diego. We visited El Cubano for the first time, and it was excellent. We tried 3 different plates (Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, and Chicken), and all 3 were outstanding. It is located in an area that I would describe as an open air food court with several small restaurants situated around a common outdoor seating area. We will gladly go back to El Cubano in the future. I want to try the Cubano Sandwich next time!
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly with outdoor seating and plenty of room for kids to run around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
trixie Guth
This place was delicious. Went with a group of friends at nearly closing and they were gracious hosts!! They took great care of us! The cubano was juicy and delicious. We tried several dishes and were just blown away with the portions the flavors and the price. The black beans and rice yum!! We brought a friend visiting from Cuba and he said it tasted like home.😋Didnt realize I liked Cuban food but now I can recommend it to anyone. Enjoy El Cubano, truly a “hidden gem”💍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayley West
Picked up food for my boyfriend's birthday surprise- everything tasted amazing! Loved that I could place an order over the phone and grab it fresh 20 min later. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bea Guth
We went to El Cubano for lunch today with a friend from Cuba. And he said he felt like he was home. Prices were reasonable and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend this to everyone.�
This is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Amazing service, sandwich so good I’m still dreaming about it, and the owner was kind enough to serve us even though it was close to closing. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Smoot
Squeezed us in right before closing and very thankful. Excellent Cuban sandwich and easily in consideration of one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back.
I grew up in Hudson county New Jersey and frequently visit Miami/ south Florida so I have had my share of Cuban sandwiches. Really didn’t think I was going to find one of the best in Southern California. Amazing from the meat to the bread to the press. Impressive!
Update: In St Pete’s Beach and found Columbia Restaurant in Tampa Bay which claims to be the place where the Cuban sandwich was invented, very good but not as good as El Cubano!
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was looking for a local mom and pop restaurant to support, something different. The food was amazing, like SO! delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Cuban food, incredibly delicious! I will keep going back again and again. Que bueno
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a cute little hole in the wall ! I loved every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fricase De Pollo, Tostones, Breaded Chicken
Very good food, will be back. Ordered the chicken bowl, Yuca Frita fries (my new favorite fries), & Papas Rellenas "potato ball" (delicious).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Cuban food, but unfortunately there aren't many Cuban restaurants in San Diego. We visited El Cubano for the first time, and it was excellent. We tried 3 different plates (Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, and Chicken), and all 3 were outstanding. It is located in an area that I would describe as an open air food court with several small restaurants situated around a common outdoor seating area. We will gladly go back to El Cubano in the future. I want to try the Cubano Sandwich next time!
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly with outdoor seating and plenty of room for kids to run around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
This place was delicious. Went with a group of friends at nearly closing and they were gracious hosts!! They took great care of us! The cubano was juicy and delicious. We tried several dishes and were just blown away with the portions the flavors and the price. The black beans and rice yum!! We brought a friend visiting from Cuba and he said it tasted like home.😋Didnt realize I liked Cuban food but now I can recommend it to anyone. Enjoy El Cubano, truly a “hidden gem”💍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Picked up food for my boyfriend's birthday surprise- everything tasted amazing! Loved that I could place an order over the phone and grab it fresh 20 min later. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to El Cubano for lunch today with a friend from Cuba. And he said he felt like he was home. Prices were reasonable and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend this to everyone.�
Dietary restrictions: Eggs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Amazing service, sandwich so good I’m still dreaming about it, and the owner was kind enough to serve us even though it was close to closing. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.
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Squeezed us in right before closing and very thankful. Excellent Cuban sandwich and easily in consideration of one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back.
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