Guava's Cuban Cafe

"Guava’s opens at 8 a.m. on the weekend, making it a great option for when you’re too hungry (or busy) to wait for brunch. The menu leans savory, catering to meat lovers with chimichurri steak and eggs and vaca frita braised beef hash. But the egg dishes — like the Havana breakfast, which pairs eggs with moro rice and a warming picadillo — are just as satisfying. Guava’s also serves Cuban-style coffee drinks." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks

"Guava’s, in far south Minneapolis near the Richfield border, serves stellar Cuban fare day in and day out. Breakfast and brunch is popular here: The menu leans savory, catering to meat lovers with chimichurri steak and eggs and vaca frita braised beef hash; one eggy highlight is the Havana breakfast, which pairs eggs with moro rice and a warming picadillo. (Pairing the meal with a Cuban-style coffee drink is a must.) Dinner highlights include a sweet corn tamal with chicharron and lechon; seafood paella; and pollo a la plancha." - Justine Jones, Jon Cheng

"With a bright decor and an open kitchen, Guavas offers an inviting space serving up authentic Cuban eats. Try the vaca frita hash – braised beef, potatoes, charred onions, yuka, and cilantro aioli topped with two eggs and tostada. And, of course, their most-excellent cubano." - Will Simons

"Guava’s is known for its Cuban brunch fare, but it opens at 8 a.m. daily, making it an equally great option for a quick, hearty weekday breakfast. The menu leans savory, catering to meat lovers with chimichurri steak and eggs and vaca frita braised beef hash. But the egg dishes — like the Havana breakfast, which pairs eggs with moro rice and a warming picadillo — are just as satisfying. Guava’s also serves Cuban-style coffee drinks." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks

"Lots of unexpected and good Cuban food popping up." - Joy Summers