Cuba512 has been an incredible partner to Purple Jam. From day one, they have hosted every single one of our events with care, professionalism, and genuine warmth, helping us build real momentum within the community.
The waiters and waitresses are consistently attentive, kind, and professional, creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcome and taken care of. Beyond the service, the owner’s support has meant everything to us, always present, encouraging, and deeply invested in seeing community come together through food, music, and culture.
Cuba512 is more than a restaurant. It’s a true community space, and we’re grateful to call it home for Purple Jam.
Highly recommended. 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Pacho
Great food, great service, kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
James Sanchez
Great food and amazing service. The Owner is a very nice guy. Has become a regular stop for my brothers and I.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erivaldo 10 Bomb
Great restaurant and great food. Great people
Atmosphere: 5
Eddy
Great and friendly staff. Good size portions and tasty food. Our favorite was the ropa vieja. The beef empanadas were also delicious.
Angeline Egea
Cuba512 is the BEST Cuban restaurant in Austin! Not only are their food and drinks amazing, but the service and atmosphere is unmatched 😍🫶🏽 I got to meet the owner and she is the most humble and hard working woman I’ve met in a while. I will definitely continue to eat here, don’t hesitate and visit Cuba512!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dorian Martinez
This restaurant is Awesome! The food was so delicious, the staff was great and the atmosphere so inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Lockhart
This place is a must visit for me every time I’m in Austin. The Ropa Vieja and the Masas Fritas are to die for. Gotta get a side of the mojo and the house salsa. With a passion fruit mojito. Perfection!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Cordz
Delicious food! Everything was well flavored. Generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dyanet Pimentel
If you want to be disappointed by authentic Cuban food, go to Cuba512. The food was horrible. The croquette fell apart into pieces — I never even knew what it was. The chicharritas tasted like rubber, something that’s normally crunchy. If you want to throw your money away and leave disappointed, come to this place. I don’t know what happened! But the change has been drastic. What a shame. The drinks are terrible . 😩
Came here once pre lock lock down (2020). It was great then, and still holds up 2025. I got El Cubano and the Tostones. El Cubano was toasted to crunchy perfection. While I do wish the mustard had more spice kick, that is not enough to take it down. The sandwich is full of flavor. The pork is juicy but not over greasy. The Tostones are crispy and the mojo has a nice herb blend, not too strong. Definitely going back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chawntal
Food was great. Server was attentive and made great suggestions. Overall, a great time was had.
Air Borne
Amazing. The sandwiches and cocktail; perfect. I didn’t want to rate it because for selfish reasons, I didn’t want too many people here when we come here. But that wouldn’t be fair to Cuba512
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Ramon Garcia
I’m no food critic but I’m Cuban and this was a very subpar food and very expensive. I could stand pricey food if it’s really good and this was not it. Fried Yucas were saggy and seasoned with what I think it’s paprika. The tostones were very hard like they had been reheated, for sure not fresh. And jalapeños on a grilled salmon is not Cuban at all. I ordered pick up and had to wait for a few minutes for a to go order. I could see the order in the counter but the only server behind the bar was the only staff on the whole floor. Trying to save other Cubans the disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Christi Townsend
This is one of the most underrated restaurants in Austin. The cocktails are great (we love the Hemingway a las rocas) and the food is fantastic every single time. The restaurant is quiet, not too dark, the seats are comfortable, and it's not usually crowded. Go!
Cuba512 has been an incredible partner to Purple Jam. From day one, they have hosted every single one of our events with care, professionalism, and genuine warmth, helping us build real momentum within the community.
The waiters and waitresses are consistently attentive, kind, and professional, creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcome and taken care of. Beyond the service, the owner’s support has meant everything to us, always present, encouraging, and deeply invested in seeing community come together through food, music, and culture.
Cuba512 is more than a restaurant. It’s a true community space, and we’re grateful to call it home for Purple Jam.
Highly recommended. 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food and amazing service. The Owner is a very nice guy. Has become a regular stop for my brothers and I.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant and great food. Great people
Atmosphere: 5
Great and friendly staff. Good size portions and tasty food. Our favorite was the ropa vieja. The beef empanadas were also delicious.
Cuba512 is the BEST Cuban restaurant in Austin! Not only are their food and drinks amazing, but the service and atmosphere is unmatched 😍🫶🏽 I got to meet the owner and she is the most humble and hard working woman I’ve met in a while. I will definitely continue to eat here, don’t hesitate and visit Cuba512!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is Awesome! The food was so delicious, the staff was great and the atmosphere so inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a must visit for me every time I’m in Austin. The Ropa Vieja and the Masas Fritas are to die for. Gotta get a side of the mojo and the house salsa. With a passion fruit mojito. Perfection!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food! Everything was well flavored. Generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want to be disappointed by authentic Cuban food, go to Cuba512. The food was horrible. The croquette fell apart into pieces — I never even knew what it was. The chicharritas tasted like rubber, something that’s normally crunchy. If you want to throw your money away and leave disappointed, come to this place. I don’t know what happened! But the change has been drastic.
What a shame. The drinks are terrible . 😩
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Came here once pre lock lock down (2020). It was great then, and still holds up 2025. I got El Cubano and the Tostones. El Cubano was toasted to crunchy perfection. While I do wish the mustard had more spice kick, that is not enough to take it down. The sandwich is full of flavor. The pork is juicy but not over greasy. The Tostones are crispy and the mojo has a nice herb blend, not too strong. Definitely going back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great. Server was attentive and made great suggestions. Overall, a great time was had.
Amazing. The sandwiches and cocktail; perfect. I didn’t want to rate it because for selfish reasons, I didn’t want too many people here when we come here. But that wouldn’t be fair to Cuba512
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m no food critic but I’m Cuban and this was a very subpar food and very expensive. I could stand pricey food if it’s really good and this was not it. Fried Yucas were saggy and seasoned with what I think it’s paprika. The tostones were very hard like they had been reheated, for sure not fresh. And jalapeños on a grilled salmon is not Cuban at all. I ordered pick up and had to wait for a few minutes for a to go order. I could see the order in the counter but the only server behind the bar was the only staff on the whole floor. Trying to save other Cubans the disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
This is one of the most underrated restaurants in Austin. The cocktails are great (we love the Hemingway a las rocas) and the food is fantastic every single time. The restaurant is quiet, not too dark, the seats are comfortable, and it's not usually crowded.
Go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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