Buena Vista Cuban Cafe - Downtown

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Denise

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Five of us enjoyed exquisite seafood dishes. All of us were very pleased!
   

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   Mary

   New York City47 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is delicioso! Ceviches were fresh and pretty and huge portions! Sopa Mariscos was also tasty! If you're going to a downtown show, don't miss this place!
   

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   Erika

   San Antonio1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant has amazing food! We ordered The Cuban Board appetizer & everything on it was delicious. I ordered the Afro-Cuban Pork & my husband had the filet mignon. The food was so good. Great service, great atmosphere, great cocktails. I definitely recommend!
   

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   Janice

   Austin7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   What an excellent option for a quick dinner or glass of wine appetizer before the theater or symphony. It's close, has a great atmosphere, and the food and wine were great. Service was also A++. The only issue was that it was a little hard to determine if it was your first visit. It's inside an office building that you can enter off of Capitol, but the restaurant is on the other side of the lobby closer to Rusk, which, had I looked at the map better, I could have figured out. I hope this place makes it, as there are limited choices downtown that are walkable if you are there for a performance.
   

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   Tracy

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. I will definitely return!
   

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   Jill VIP

   Houston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to go before a performance at Jones Hall! It’s basically across the street. The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. Happy Hour offered a nice selection of drinks and bites.
   

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   Barbara VIP

   Houston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   new restaurant with very attentive staff and excellent food!
   

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   Jessica VIP

   Houston15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Drinks very good. Appetizers were delicious. Masitas needed more flavor.
   

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   Aaron

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The setting was great and not too busy. Staff were very attentive and initiated conversation.
   

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    Robin VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful Cuban cuisine and service. This is a must go to restaurant for anyone coming to the downtown entertainment venues or who work near them. Can’t wait to get back.
    

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