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Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

4.6
4.6
805 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cuban
We offer free parking behind the restaurant, the lot is open for our guests to park where you like, disregard all private signage. The lot is accessible via Hadley or Russell Streets.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (855) 487-8296
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Estorino
  • Catering
    We do cater. Please visit our website at gustazo-cubancafe.com/cambridge or email us at gustazocambridge@gmail.com for menu updates.
  • Private party facilities
    Our main dining room can accommodate groups up to 120 people. Our lower dining room can accommodate up to 150 people. Our private dining area on the back up to 40 people. All spaces are suitable for family and corporate events alike along with the delicious food and thoughtful service that guests have come to expect from Gustazo Restaurant Group.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Walden
  • Parking details
    Street parking all day and night, private parking lot open to the public during dinner hours via Hadley Street and Russell Street.
  • Public transit
    Porter Square, Davis Square T stops and the 77 and 83 Bus lines.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    Innovative

805 Reviews
  1. food4joe

    Las Vegas

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really great tapas and drinks. A little tight on the seating. Very polite and friendly servers working in teams. Special shout out to the kitchen for putting a rush on our entree when we told them we had to make it to a show on time. Delicious pork dish served in less than 10min. ThankvYou!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Good food and nice place but very loud downstairs

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  3. SrinivasanV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Not as tasty food as before, very poor service. Definitely not coming back anytime soon.

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  4. AGChoc

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food and drinks at Gustazo, both in Cambridge and Waltham, is consistently delicious and innovative. The Cambridge location is VERY loud, though -- we were there on a Saturday night -- and slightly understaffed. Drinks (which are excellent and highly recommended) were slow to arrive and it was difficult for our servers to manage because of the close tables.

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  5. Evie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    The restaurant did not have my reservation that was confirmed on Open Table. We were seated in a very noisy area and when we asked to move to another area we were told that those tables were reserved! We ended up sitting on the lovely patio and the dinner was delicious, but I was not happy about how we were initially treated.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Our drinks arrived AFTER our first two plates were served and we asked another server about them. When my drink did arrive, the glass was only half full (?). It turns out, it was half full of gin and there was no tonic. A little strong for my tastes…. The waitress apologized and brought me a “new” one. She took away the “old” one. The new one turned out to be all tonic…I assume it was meant to be poured into the original half glass of gin (which the waitress took away!). At this point, I gave up. We finished our other 3 dishes and left. Food was good. But definitely you need to strategize and space your orders over time, so drinks arrive first and food is not too fast. We were done in less then an hour.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Server was nice and the food was as excellent. We met the chef, and thanked him for such a delicious meal

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  8. DrBeth

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food and impressive menu selection for vegetarians. Service was problematic. We had to wait for our orders and server forgot I ordered wine. My friend tried to order a dessert item that isn't currently on the menu. The server substituted an alcoholic beverage without trying to determine what my friend was trying to order. Everything else about the experience was very good.

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  9. SpongeBob

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived *early* for our reservation at the bar. We were seated instead in the far reaches of the basement. No one engaged with us for 15 minutes or so until a black fly began buzzing our table. So we left. Will not return. Terrible experience.

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  10. LuisG

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I used to visit this place twice a month. Unfortunately, On May 2023, the chef/owner wasn’t there, food was not at outstanding as it normally was… I was disappointed and I stopped going there. Today, I wanted to give them a chance and it was really worthy! It was noticeable that chef/owner was back! Food was another level!!! You guys have your flavors back! Well done!

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  11. IzabelaM

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic outdoor space for warm evening, yummy seasonal sangria and amazing food!

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  12. ArchH

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service, great food, good value. One of our go to restaurants.

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  13. Pilsk

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We sat outside, which was terrific on a beautiful night. The food  was very good, but too salty for my taste, so I won’t be going back; but my colleague had no problem with it at all. It was extremely busy, so the service was a little shaky, but the staff are superb people and they got a very good tip. 

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food! Great service! Fun atmosphere. Very loud though

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  15. rachnab

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gustazos had great food and great service, we especially liked the vegetarian tapas.

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  16. JD789

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a great find. My husband and went for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic time. The Old Cuban cocktail is unique and delicious. We had a few small plates and each one was exceptional. We plan to go back very soon.

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  17. AndyR

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our food and the back patio was a nice experience. We started with the ensalada de habas, which we really enjoyed, along with the ceviche special, which included a plentiful bunch of plantain chips Both were delicious! The arroz con pollo was out of this world. Will definitely be back to enjoy this food again!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Seems to be better than it was- the food was delicious. Our server was lovely -not overly attentive. A little more checking in would have been okay. She was excellent when she was taking care of us. The food was DELICIOUS. It was loud which I don’t like- I think the building needs to be insulated. But I understand this cannot be done. I think it’s great and lively. It’s just not my scene anymore. I will go back, for sure. I want to say -the jibarito was amazing as were the tacos and the maduros con tocino was - OMG- are you joking?!! The mock tails were yummy. (I had 2, which I don’t normally have- guava mint and lime.  We were so full, no dessert. We had the beets - I think I was so full. I could not appreciate them. As I said, I will be back.

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  19. FrequentGustazoEater

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Service was bad. Food was delicious. It wasn’t that busy but our server couldn’t seem to take simple orders. He would take our order, forget, and come back to take our order again. We had to keep reminding him that we ordered already. They also removed my favorite coconut cocktail off their drinks list! No biggie though. Still highly recommend for the food

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  20. BurakE

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service despite a busy night. Would be nicer if we could be seated outdoors the way I had originally made the reservation.

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  21. CindaG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the food & server was very attentive & timely …. We’ll certainly go back to this restaurant

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  22. amester17

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful evening! From the greeting (warm & welcoming!) to the service, the amazing cocktails and, of course, the dee-licious food! This is a wow of a restaurant. And big bonus here: although it's not marked, you can park directly in back of the restaurant after business hours. HUGE help. I recommend Gustazo with an A+!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is amazing from the atmosphere, the service and the food. My colleagues and I kept ordering more because we wanted to try everything.

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  24. Nancyp

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food5service3ambience1
    The noise level was ghastly; my partner and I couldn't converse! Also, when I was using the downstairs 'ladies ' room (a one-fixture little bathroom) people who didn't understand that it wasn't a conventional multi-booth ladies' room were banging on the locked door and shouting (!) trying to enter.

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  25. SaltandPepper

    Greater Boston

    75 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    The food here is outstanding. The service not so much. Our server said that the kitchen was backed up, but our drinks took forever, too. I suppose I would give it another try based on the food being so good, and hope they fix their service.

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  26. CarlN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had my wife's 40th birthday dinner. The food and cocktails were amazing. It was the perfect celebration.

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  27. localbuzz

    Greater Boston

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tapas are excellent and allows sharing a variety a dishes and flavors. The cauliflower is delicious! All the large plates are good but the arroz con pollo and the puerco asado are a favorite.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gustazo was such a treat! The food was so delicious - like my moms Cuban cooking (but better!) They were very accommodating as we had a young baby with us and the food came out very quickly! We would go back in a heart beat! Ps. the puerco asado is to die for!!!

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  29. none

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Way too much salt and oil in everything. And with all the meats, definitely not the cuisine in Cuba!

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  30. GordonO

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The occasion was my wife’s birthday, and we brought a group of friends that had never eaten Cuban food along with one friend, who was in fact, of Cuban heritage. All of our friends were completely delighted with the experience, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. Everyone left happy and promised to return soon. My wife is thrilled that we were able to spend her birthday at Gustavo. Do yourself a favor and take all of your friends to Gustavo as soon as possible! Totally and completely fantastic.

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  31. vlad

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Although there was room at the main upstairs section we were unreasonably seated in the far corner downstairs… just not very nice ambient

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  32. Jamie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks and service was great! The booking process needs improvement; it was extremely difficult to book and confirm a large party 6+ on any platform (OpenTable, Resy, phone, email).

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  33. LuisG

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It Is always to come enjoy the Cuban espero how at Gustazo Cambridge!!!

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  34. Lene

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All the plates the 4 of us got to share, were excellent! The server was attentive and nice. This is a favorite for me and friends!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Its always a great experience at Gustazo. Friendly staff, great food and drinks.

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  36. Christian

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Gustazo is my wife and my favorite night out. Great food, great cocktails, and more uses of a plantain then we ever thought possible. The Queso Frito was superb, but the Jibarito and Chicharrones are still our favorites.

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  37. Henry

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The acoustics in the downstairs area were not great. They were also clearly quite understaffed and it took quite a long time to get our drinks and food. Food was good, but not worth the price in my opinion.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed having my Dad visit my boyfriend and I and finally being able to go here. It’s been difficult to obtain a reservation since you all opened back up due to its immense popularity. While I loved your dinner menu, may you bring back your lunch menu you had for bit. We never had the chance to try that and it looked really good! Thank you.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Gustazo is a very fun place. The food was creative and good. The lamb chop was amazing. The service was very good - until the place filled up. It was noisy and packed and the waiter was so busy that towards the t d if the meal it took a long time to see him again. Prior to that he was great.

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  40. SueM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food and drinks are excellent and unique. Our waitress was great —competent, warm and friendly!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge using the Order Online button. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (855) 487-8296.

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge is rated 4.6 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1340

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Walden
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking all day and night, private parking lot open to the public during dinner hours via Hadley Street and Russell Street.
  • Public transit
    Porter Square, Davis Square T stops and the 77 and 83 Bus lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Estorino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (855) 487-8296
  • Catering
    We do cater. Please visit our website at gustazo-cubancafe.com/cambridge or email us at gustazocambridge@gmail.com for menu updates.
  • Private party facilities
    Our main dining room can accommodate groups up to 120 people. Our lower dining room can accommodate up to 150 people. Our private dining area on the back up to 40 people. All spaces are suitable for family and corporate events alike along with the delicious food and thoughtful service that guests have come to expect from Gustazo Restaurant Group.
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