La Negra Tiene Tumbao
$ • Cuban, Caribbean, Cafeteria
Hours:
5881 S Gessner Rd, Houston
(713) 452-0450
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Hours
Monday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Tuesday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Wednesday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Thursday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Friday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Saturday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Sunday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
La Negra Tiene Tumbao is a family-friendly restaurant that offers excellent service and delicious Cuban cuisine. The menu features popular dishes such as Cuban sandwiches and croquetas de Jamon. The restaurant's atmosphere is pleasant, and the prices are affordable. Despite being a bit pricey, the food is worth it, with flavors that remind diners of their grandmothers' cooking. The place has a relaxed atmosphere with Cuban details that give it identity, and the staff is attentive, knowing the menu well and providing quick, friendly service. Guests can enjoy well-seasoned dishes like roasted piglet with Moorish rice, cassava with mojo, and ripe bananas, all prepared respecting traditional recipes but with good quality management. The portions are generous, and the prices are fair. The drinks, including well-balanced mojitos, and desserts like coconut flan, add to the experience. Visitors also recommend the fruit smoothies such as mamey, guanavana, or guayava, and authentic coffee sold at the restaurant. Overall, La Negra Tiene Tumbao is a well-managed spot perfect for authentic Cuban food that transports diners to Cuba with each bite.