La Cubana Roncesvalles on Postcard

"Chef-owner Corinna Mozo’s retro diner (replete in pastel hues and squeaky vinyl banquettes) pays tribute to the restaurant her grandfather owned in Cuba in the 1950s. Everything is made from scratch, including the bread, pastries, and desserts. The serotonin-boosting barbecue beef short ribs are braised for hours, given a lacquer of sweet-savory guava sauce, and served with meaty, palm-sized tostones. Another must-try is the classic Cubano, which gets catapulted into high society with slow-roasted pork shoulder, oozy Gruyere, tangy red onions, and chipotle mayo on a house-made baguette." - Tiffany Leigh

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"Casual Cuban-inspired brunch or lunch or dinner. Or for no other reason than needing more pressed Cubanos in your life which is basically, always. Bring a date. Bring Mom. Bring yourself! The menu features plenty of veggie options and drinks that call for round two, or three. Avocado is extra but you already knew that." - Sarah Di Domenico

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"La Cubana, Roncesvalles by Sarah Di Domenico. Casual Cuban-inspired brunch or lunch or dinner. Or for no other reason than needing more pressed Cubanos in your life which is basically, always. Bring a date. Bring Mom. Bring yourself! The menu features plenty of veggie options and drinks that call for round two, or three. Avocado is extra but you already knew that."

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Stephanie D

Google

Great sandwiches and daily features. We had the coconut shrimp and chorizo empanada for appetizer. The pressed cubano and the short rib sandwich was fantastic!

Garry Bakuniec

Google

My partner and I have been dining at La Cubana since it first opened up on Roncessvales. Over the years it has maintained a consistent high level of quality in food and service, not to forget it’s always pleasant vibe. I think we have eaten everything that’s on the present menu and some that are no longer and always enjoyed their offerings. It is a friendly and open place for anyone who enjoys Cuban flavours. I highly recommend trying it out. You can see by the photos what we last dined on.

Carolina Peñuela

Google

Service was great, loved the empanada , the fries and the dip. The honey glazed pork belly is obviously sweet so gets overpowering after few bites. The pressed cubano sandwich was delicious but I only tasted the bacon, next time I would get it without bacon and I think I will enjoy it more.

Adrian Leung

Google

This is surprised to us that there is a Cuban restaurant at this location. The Plates are like a combo with Coleslaw, Tostones, Black bean rice with Short ribs or chicken. The sides are all excellent. We do not know what is Tostones. They are very crispy! The Avocado salad has a nice cut version Avocado! The Key Lime pie is a nice complement dessert with right level of sour lime taste. Both coffees, Cortadito and Cafe con Leche have little sweetness and very strong aroma of double espresso! All dishes are well made.

David Pham

Google

Very delicious guava short rib at a slightly higher price point. Slow service and not too lively at certain times. Came in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch which wasn't too busy. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant, which resulted in extremely slow service. I ordered the guava short rib ($26). The food was quite delicious. The meat was extremely tender, the fried plantains were on point, and the slaw complimented the beef very well. However, I just felt like the food wasn't made with any soul -- the kitchen was in plain view and the chefs seemed quite unenthused with their job. Overall, if these were improved, I'd give a grand 5 stars for the meal.

Berend Broekhoff

Google

We stopped by La Cubana after our stroll through High Park, had some really good Cubanos. Ordered it with a coke and some fries, the fries were fine although I personally prefer the skinned crispy kind. Service was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed. I also had a Cuban Coffee which was a first, was very sweet but worth repeating.

Jennifer Kelly

Google

This place was amazing. Everything about it. The cocktail menu, the decor, the friendly staff, the phenomenal food that was cooked to perfection, amazing chef! Everything was so fresh and hot and beautifully displayed. Every dish I had was incredible including all three of the desserts, highly recommend if looking for a quaint, great place in the neighborhood. It’s worth the trip to roncesvalles just to go here.

Janice Rhee

Google

La Cubana is absolutely delicious and I prefer the one located on Roncesvalles than the Ossington one. We started with the corn frituras, which were tasty and the perfect amount to share between two people. For my main course, I ordered the vegetarian plate, which includes a delicious black bean patty, slaw, rice and beans, tostada, avocado, Cuban cheese, and tomato. It's the perfect plate with a bit of everything. My friend ordered the guava BBQ short rib and couldn't stop raving about how flavorful it was. After our meal, our server recommended the key lime pie, which we decided to try, and it was scrumptious—perfectly sweet and tart, ending our dinner on a high note. The vibes, service, and food are outstanding, making La Cubana a restaurant I keep coming back to.

Stephanie D

Google

Great sandwiches and daily features. We had the coconut shrimp and chorizo empanada for appetizer. The pressed cubano and the short rib sandwich was fantastic!

Garry Bakuniec

Google

My partner and I have been dining at La Cubana since it first opened up on Roncessvales. Over the years it has maintained a consistent high level of quality in food and service, not to forget it’s always pleasant vibe. I think we have eaten everything that’s on the present menu and some that are no longer and always enjoyed their offerings. It is a friendly and open place for anyone who enjoys Cuban flavours. I highly recommend trying it out. You can see by the photos what we last dined on.

Carolina Peñuela

Google

Service was great, loved the empanada , the fries and the dip. The honey glazed pork belly is obviously sweet so gets overpowering after few bites. The pressed cubano sandwich was delicious but I only tasted the bacon, next time I would get it without bacon and I think I will enjoy it more.

Adrian Leung

Google

This is surprised to us that there is a Cuban restaurant at this location. The Plates are like a combo with Coleslaw, Tostones, Black bean rice with Short ribs or chicken. The sides are all excellent. We do not know what is Tostones. They are very crispy! The Avocado salad has a nice cut version Avocado! The Key Lime pie is a nice complement dessert with right level of sour lime taste. Both coffees, Cortadito and Cafe con Leche have little sweetness and very strong aroma of double espresso! All dishes are well made.

David Pham

Google

Very delicious guava short rib at a slightly higher price point. Slow service and not too lively at certain times. Came in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch which wasn't too busy. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant, which resulted in extremely slow service. I ordered the guava short rib ($26). The food was quite delicious. The meat was extremely tender, the fried plantains were on point, and the slaw complimented the beef very well. However, I just felt like the food wasn't made with any soul -- the kitchen was in plain view and the chefs seemed quite unenthused with their job. Overall, if these were improved, I'd give a grand 5 stars for the meal.

Berend Broekhoff

Google

We stopped by La Cubana after our stroll through High Park, had some really good Cubanos. Ordered it with a coke and some fries, the fries were fine although I personally prefer the skinned crispy kind. Service was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed. I also had a Cuban Coffee which was a first, was very sweet but worth repeating.

Jennifer Kelly

Google

This place was amazing. Everything about it. The cocktail menu, the decor, the friendly staff, the phenomenal food that was cooked to perfection, amazing chef! Everything was so fresh and hot and beautifully displayed. Every dish I had was incredible including all three of the desserts, highly recommend if looking for a quaint, great place in the neighborhood. It’s worth the trip to roncesvalles just to go here.

Janice Rhee

Google

La Cubana is absolutely delicious and I prefer the one located on Roncesvalles than the Ossington one. We started with the corn frituras, which were tasty and the perfect amount to share between two people. For my main course, I ordered the vegetarian plate, which includes a delicious black bean patty, slaw, rice and beans, tostada, avocado, Cuban cheese, and tomato. It's the perfect plate with a bit of everything. My friend ordered the guava BBQ short rib and couldn't stop raving about how flavorful it was. After our meal, our server recommended the key lime pie, which we decided to try, and it was scrumptious—perfectly sweet and tart, ending our dinner on a high note. The vibes, service, and food are outstanding, making La Cubana a restaurant I keep coming back to.

La Cubana Roncesvalles

La Cubana Roncesvalles

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