Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
$$ • Cuban, Caribbean, Latin American Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Customers' Favorites
Tropical Chips and a Trio of Dips
Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
Pineapple Guacamole Cubano
Plato Gaucho Mixed Grill
Dragon Street Meatballs
Churrasco a La Cubana
Pineapple Guacamole
Masitas de Puerco
Black Bean Soup
Seafood Paella
Recent Reviews
697 ratings
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What a great place!!
Food: delicious 💯
Place: beautiful💘
Drinks: excelent 💯
Services: Fast and Friendly 🧑🍳
Yes, I recommend Cuba Libre Rest. DC
Food: delicious 💯
Place: beautiful💘
Drinks: excelent 💯
Services: Fast and Friendly 🧑🍳
Yes, I recommend Cuba Libre Rest. DC
Excellent restaurant the paella was amazing
Have only been there for dancing. Cover charge is excessive at $22pp thereabouts but it really is a vibe and people go to dance!
Hours
| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4PM - 3AM |
| Saturday | 12PM - 3AM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Washington DC offers an authentic Cuban experience with excellent food, including delicious croquettes. The atmosphere is reminiscent of Havana, featuring beautiful decor and fast, friendly service. The restaurant serves generous portions and plenty of dairy-free options, making it a good social spot for gatherings. The passion fruit margarita remains a standout, and the bar area, with bartenders like Nelson, is fun for a night out, especially for enjoying mojitos. While some dishes, like the Masitas de Puerto Fritas, may not meet everyone's expectations, the September tasting menu provides great food at an affordable price. Guests have enjoyed trying dishes such as ropa vieja and empanadas, although some found the empanadas fried too hard. The place sometimes hosts dancing at night, adding to its lively vibe, though arriving early might mean missing the dancing. The decor is pretty, and the music is great when the restaurant gets lively. The bathroom lines can be long, but overall, Cuba Libre remains a highly recommended spot for a taste of Cuban cuisine and a fun night out.