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Buena Vista Cuban Cafe, Houston, TX

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe

4.4 (159)
$30 and under
Cuban
4601 Washington Ave 190, Houston, TX 77007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Elevated, authentic Cuban dining in the heart of Houston. Experience the rich Cuban flavors through our authentic cuisine, weekly live entertainment, and vibrant atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 159 people are saying

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buena Vista Cuban Cafe offers an "excellent experience" with authentic flavors and a "fun atmosphere." Guests enjoy live music, delicious food, and attentive service, making it perfect for celebrations and date nights. While there are occasional service hiccups and limited veggie options, the vibrant ambiance and "amazing" drinks keep patrons returning.

159 Reviews
  1. Phoenix

    New Orleans3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came here on a Sunday 6pm with family. Few to no people, i understand being Sunday probably just off peak. One server with 3 tables to wait the whole time. Barely seen her and took ages to order food/get check as she was missing. Im sure the ambience is better with the music etc but when business is slow service team needs to contribute some kind of energy. Food: Empanadas delicious. All mains especially pollo con arroz was incredibly salty. Felt bad after eating it due to that.

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  2. D. Brent VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food options, including four fish dishes! The outside seating was very pleasant.

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  3. Nelson VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Babysitter during Saturday night = DATE NIGHT! Perfect Date Night = Cuban food, live music and hand rolled cigars at Buena Vista on Saturday Nights! Looking forward to coming back again!

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  4. Mayra

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious & the band was excellent! Great experience overall 😊

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  5. Joseph

    Dallas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic flavors, fun atmosphere, excellent experience. Good place for dinner and brunch

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  6. Bobbi VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited veggie options. There’s veggie platter on the menu but they don’t have it.

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  7. U

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful esthetics but the service went down hill once the server made a huge mistake on pricing. The manager was good but the servers reaction and attitude left much to be desired.

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  8. Debbie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time especially to celebrate my father’s bday. Service was amazing

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  9. Mike

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner. Masitas de Puerco was fantastic. Rekindled memories of my childhood with my Tia making Sunday dinners. We will be back.

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  10. Ashlee VIP

    Miami2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited on Valentine's Day, but we did not know it was a special menu. Unfortunately, all our dishes were dry and overcooked. We only enjoyed the crab meat croquettes. For the price, it was truly a disappointment.

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FAQs

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 831-2035.

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Buena Vista Cuban Cafe

4601 Washington Ave 190, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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