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Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD

Cuba de Ayer

4.8 (1421)
$30 and under
Latin / Spanish
15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,421 people are saying

Cuba de Ayer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuba de Ayer offers "the best Cuban food in all of the DMV" with a lively atmosphere and "fantastic" service. Patrons rave about the "authentic Cuban food and drinks," highlighting dishes like Ropa Vieja and the Cuban sandwich. While some service issues are noted, the "amazing experience" keeps customers returning.
1,421 Reviews
  1. Nelly VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each single dishes is fabulous from appetizer to dessert, never fails, that’s why it’s always my favorite spot for dining!

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  2. Joanne

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! My first time here, and I will definitely be back! Oxtails were a bit fatty but so good! Can’t wait to try another dish next time!

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  3. Jan

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last night’s dining experience was truly memorable. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the restaurant's welcoming ambiance and well-kept, attractive interior. The overall physique of the place was both stylish and comfortable, setting the stage for a great meal. The menu was extensive, offering a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes. It took a while to decide—there were just so many tempting options! Fortunately, the staff were kind and patient, and I noticed a "picture book" near the front desk that really solidified my knowledge of what I was ordering since I do not speak Spanish. We never felt rushed, and the food came pretty fast, and it did not disappoint. Every dish was absolutely delicious, clearly made with fresh ingredients and a thoughtful touch. We will definitely be returning soon.

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  4. Isaac

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve enjoyed this place before. Less so this time. Service was not attentive; lots of staff around but no one noticed a large spill nor enquired about replacing. Food quality was decent, but one of the dishes was very mediocre, literally lacked salt, sauce brought to table was caked in. Think it would be nice to really get back to some basics with very high quality rather than variety not much of which hits a high mark. Probably not going back as it cost too much for this kind of experience.

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  5. Terrell

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. First time having cuban food and food was great. Also had a live singer who sounded good.

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  6. Judy

    Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in a booth with music playing in the background. Great food and service

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  7. Michael VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Cuban food in all of the DMV. Well worth the trip to Burtonsville from Washington DC. Staff is always pleasant and the service PERFECT! Highly recommend this restaurant as it is the next best thing to actually having dinner in Havana Cuba.

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  8. Nelly VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to dine, excellent service and delicious dishes, never fails !

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  9. Joe

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious authentic Cuban Food and drinks. The prices were very reasonable. The staff was very friendly and efficient. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go there again.

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  10. David

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would recommend Cuba de Ayer. It felt authentic, the service was professional and the food was flavorful. The location is busy, old commercial strip, but I like a hole in the wall place. The food flavors are very good. The beef empanadas appetizer was excellent. The vaca frita, boliche and masitas de puerco fritas entrees have good flavors although the vaca and puerco are both rather chewy. The boliche is a little one note for flavor. The yuca frita side is quite garlicky, which we liked but seemed more stewed than frita. The tres leches cake is an acceptable version, if not outstanding. Service was prompt and helpful, although not warm. The atmosphere is lively and at 730 on a Saturday had many families.

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FAQs

Cuba de Ayer does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cuba de Ayer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 476-9622.

Cuba de Ayer is rated 4.8 stars by 1421 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Silver Spring

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Cuba de Ayer

15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
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