


Cuba Cuba in Denver is a four star Cuban restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Central neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's been awarded the Best of First Date and Best of Upscale Casual Dining awards. This place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features catering. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups. The service is excellent.
Twin clapboard casitas painted light Caribbean-blue house this buzzing restaurant. Oodles of trendy people flood the petite bar area, a casually cozy nook with wooden crates for liquor shelves. The adjoining...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/30/2006
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Took my 16 yr old son, loved the portions, the salsas, and the meats. The...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cuba Cuba is a great little Cuban place in Denver. I've never really had Cuban food before but I know what I like and the food there was awesome. The service was grade A and they had a nice little…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know Hemingway was brief about things. And he loved his mojitos.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely atmosphere, almost feels like you're closer to the equator. Caribbean jazzy tunes strolling through the air, wooden floors, and just enough light. The patio looked very enticing, except it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great unique and inspired food! Always a good special. Cool bar and fantastic cocktails!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I know that many of my reviews to date have discussed how (largely) less than impressed I am by many things here in Denver, being a jaded New Yorker and all. This is not one of those reviews.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a super cool place. On Saturday I went on a pretend/practice date with my friend Katie, and I can't wait to take a real one. We had plans for a movie after dinner. So, reading the reviews I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love Cuba Cuba. I love how the restaurant is what appears to be two little houses conjoined by a small hallway.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a wonderful atmosphere. The restaurant is this really cool little building that is really colorful and cozy without feeling cramped. They have a small but wonderfully comfortable…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a group of my coworkers for a celebration of sorts and we had a great time. The food was outstanding (I had the mahi and it was cooked to perfection). The mashed avacado and plantain…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! The mojito's, the food, and the decor are awesome. Went to Cuba Cuba last Friday with friends and everyone loved their dish. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the Cubano sandwich- and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and drinks were really good, but their prices are ridiculous.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night for the first time - real great place for a fun night! We had some mojito's - they are reaaaal good. A little different than you might get at a regular bar, but you can tell,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really ,really, really, wanted to give this place 5 stars, but there were 2 issues that perplexed me. I had read that the tuna ceviche was salty and I was surprised to find that yes it was. I enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Cuba Cuba and I was absolutely charmed. Started the night off with some mojitos and mariquitas cubana out on the patio. The mariquitas were fried plantain chips (yum!) with an…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here my first night in denver and was amazed that colorado actually has good cuban food! who woulda thunk it?! started the night off right with a mojito.. it was deliciously refreshing and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times over the last couple years, and I think it is a cool little restaurant. The food has been consistently good, and the ambiance in the dining room is unique and nice. I don't care…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to go here forever and finally decided to celebrate the big 2-5 at Cuba Cuba with my friends and parents (who were visiting). It would have been wonderful if we didn't have to wait…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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I can't say how wonderful and delighted it is to return to this little piece of Cuba. After five years I still walk away impressed. Food is exquisite, atmosphere is warm and worth every penny. Tie it all...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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My boyfriend and I went to Cuba Cuba on Saturday night, without a reservation. With both of use being in the industry- he a pastry chef and I a part-time server- we definitely go anywhere with high...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Cuba Cuba is a small little place that could be overlooked from the street but once inside you see that there is nothing to be overlooked at Cuba Cuba. The owner has definitely taken her culture and made a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! Finally it was my turn to eat at the place I'd heard so much about. My boyfriend took me here for our belated Valentine's dinner on Saturday night. I just love the ambiance--the brightly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, wow, wow! Incredible. The mojitos are excellent and the food had such great authentic cuban flavor. Sorry, I have a terrible memory and can't remember the exact name of what I had so I won't try…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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I have yet to have a bad meal at Cuba Cuba. The food is outstanding and the selection of beverages is awesome! Their Red and White Sangria's are amazing! Haven't been there? You don't know what you're missing!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Overpriced, mediocre food and just okay service. I would definitely say that there are plenty of othe places I would rather drop $20 a plate at. Cuba Cuba manged to disappoint me on almost every level, from...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom brought the family to Cuba Cuba recently, because she had heard good things about their mojitos. I was sold after my first one, but the dinner arrived and only made things better. Great food,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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CUBA CUBA is highly over-rated, and a disappointment to the "real" Cuban families. Fancy is nice, but not when its over-priced and claiming to be "Cuban" food. All you need is ONE trip to MIAMI for real Cuban...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Denver for a conference and really wanted to get out of the whole 16th Street Mall area, so we decided to try this place. We walked and walked and walked past the little bail bonds strip…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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To make the long story short, six of us waited 2 and a half hours for a table that was supposed to take an hour and a half. After admitting her mistake of forgetting to seat us, and an additional hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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I almost never say this, but at Cuba Cuba I had great service! The waitress was friendly, enthusiastic, helpful and generous. This too was after being served immediately after sitting down in the bar. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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cuba cuba was great. we came expecting a good meal and good atmosphere based on friends' recommendations and it was better than that. The food was right on, and I am cuban, the staff was so nice and you can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to try something new and kind of hidden, Cuba Cuba is worth checking out. It looks like a converted house with a bar and seperate dining area. Its kind of small, so you might have a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to go here forever, and I'm not sure why I haven't- I only live a couple of blocks away. Regardless, my dad decided to get my family together here for a birthday celebration this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Knockers! Walk in the door and am greeted by an amazon woman, no kidding, 6'4" in heels, with beautiful tattoo's. I must get the name of her artist. This amazon had the most luscious, huge…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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I had high hopes about Cuba Cuba but unfortunately I was extremely disappointed. I went with 2 friends and when we arrived we waited for a table in the bar area. It was so loud we had to shout to hear each...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I wanted to LOVE Cuba Cuba -- but it was more like Lust.... The place / decor / vibe is fabulous - super cute - like a little vacation and the mojitos are amazing. The patio is top-notch. The bar area is super...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved this place!! plaintains were prepared to perfection!! order took time to arrive, but hey, food was great!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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My fiancee and I went on there on a saturday evening and had no problems parking or finding the place. As other reviews mention, the place can be somewhat overcrowded considering the bar area is right next to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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We recently went to Cuba Cuba for my daughter's 27th birthday and wow is this an overall great restaurant! The ambiance is amazing, as is the food and Mojito's. Absolutely the best Mojito's I have had in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of visiting Cuba Cuba on my way to Cirque a couple nights ago, and I'm thinking "it's going to be a loooong night", boyfriends mom and daughter - I have to be on my best behavior…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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We have been frequenting this place for several years and decided it was time to write in. This restaurant deserves some recognition for their comfortable atmosphere, great staff and their straight up cuban...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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I have eaten at Cuba Cuba many times. I often take out of town family and friends there when visiting as the atmosphere is awesome, the patio is killer, food is good and the mojitos are out of this world....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I heard so much about this place but when I went a few weeks ago I was mildly disappointed. I had the piccadillo and did not think it had much flavor. The creme brulee and coffee were wonderful however.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cuba Cuba is outstanding. I've never had a bad dish here. One of my first entrees ever at Cuba Cuba was a sesame-encrusted seared tuna steak that I still dream about to this day. Their mojitos are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So if you read my other reviews, you'll see that I have a jones for Key West & cuban food. Given that I cannot travel there as often as I want (2-3 times a year) I thought I would see if I could…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Maduros in Denver! Absolutely fantastic experience, except for the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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I don't know what happened to the food. The last time we dined at cuba cuba the food was incredible. Recently I ordered the cuban sandwhich. The ham used was every bit oscar meyer. BIG NO NO. Salads were limp...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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This place is always packed and for good reason. The food is excellent and the staff is always friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Have been to Cuba Cuba several of times now. There is usually a wait, which is just as well because it gives us an excuse to take a seats at the drums and order some mojitos and appetizers. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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We only waited 20 minutes on a Friday night, and the bar area is a great place to wait and have a mango mojito. The service was attentive and friendly. The dining room was lively and had great atmosphere....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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we love it & need to share it with everyone. great lively envt...good service and great bartenders. they get busy on weekends so we make it a night and cocktail in the patio-- like you are on vacation. vaca...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most fun I have had at an eatery since I moved to Denver! I Love Cuba Cuba for their food, service and ambiance. Everytime I go I feel like I'm taking a day trip to an exotic island. White…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Two bad experiences have soured me. 1) we were seated at a table and were having drinks and appetizers when we were asked to move to a small bar table to make way for people who were "eating." 2) we stopped by...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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really great suggestion by some friends. we flew into town and had dinner at cuba cuba 3 times in 2 weeks. We loved the menu and the cocktails and especially loved the staff... felt really good there i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Cuba Cuba was a massive hit when it first hit the Denver scene. Their drinks were incredible, their food original, there service friendly and fun. Lately, when we have gone there we have consistently received...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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A little oasis in Denver! The food, drinks and service were really fantastic, but the ambiance is what clenched the night for us: it was so relaxed while remaining sophisticated and unique. Felt like we could...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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We just left cuba cuba and had a wonderful dinner. We came in early to enjoy a couple of mojitos (best around) and some white sangria. we were sat by the sweetest hostess who recommended some great appetizers....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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It was like an escape from the duldrums... the food was amazing, having experienced authentic little Havana food before I was happy to find the same homemade quality and flair found in Miami. The decor was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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I ate here with my husband and another couple. Everyone was thrilled with their food. The atmosphere is great, very cozy and romantic. Get there early as it gets very crowded and the bar area is small. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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This Cuban masterpiece is located in the Golden Triangle just east of Speer Blvd in central Denver. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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I just went here for my friends birthday. What a beautiful night, it felt like we were somewhere far away. The food and drinks are wonderful! The service was ok. This place was soooo busy. People will wait to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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The food was excellent, the service was excellent, the setting was outstanding, the live music was lively and fun! Definitly will be going back many many times! The Mango y Tuna was good, the Coconut Tuna is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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This is a wonderful, intimate restaurant serving delicious, exotic Cuban specialties. It is a rare gem in the collection of jeweled restaurants in the Denver area.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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As a former resident and frequent visitor of Denver I have to say that 'discovering' Cuba Cuba on my last visit was a very pleasant surprise. After all of the over-blown, oh-so-trendy new spots down at LoDo...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2004
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Great atmosphere with live music during the week and a great outdoor patio! Lots of varities of mojiots to try out - we'll be back again!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2004
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I don't know why people compare this with SF because in the Bay we have "cha chaa Chaa!". That place is the only place I could compare Cuba Cuba with, and I'd say this place definitely comes up short. I also...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2003
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We (4 of us) went to dinner at Cuba Cuba and we all agreed the it's hands down the best latin food we've had outside NY, Miami, and SF. The food was great... from the authentic dishes (vaca Frita)to the chef's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2003
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First of all, this is a Cuban restaurant, not Brazilian as the previous review states. This is the closest thing you will find to authentic Cuban food in Denver. You'll notice a lot of caribbean influence with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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Cuba Cuba came highly recommended to me, and we ate there my first night ever visiting Denver. I was impressed by the homemade Sangria and Mojito's. The plantains were all prepared perfectly and the camerones...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2003
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We have eaten at Cuba Cuba over a dozen times and felt it was time to share the wealth. This tiny treasure has been a welcomed restaurant to our community. We love to go for happy hour, dinner, dessert-- or...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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Denver's love affair with Cuba Cuba looks like a keeper. However, it's more of a place to be seen than to dine on fantastic Cuban food. Last week, four of us stopped in for a visit. The overall dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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My first visit to Cuba Cuba was probably my best. A wonderfully romantic meal punctuated with tasteful food and exquisite cocktails. (truly) The restaurant wasn't crowded and the overall feel of the place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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I happenend upon this tiny treasure of a restaurant the other night. The atmosphere is amazing the staff is simply delightful and the food.....is outrageous!! I would recommend this place for a drink after...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Being a Florida native, I was expecting a lot more than a trendy atmosphere from a Miami native Cuban restaurant owner. The tostones were dry, obviously old, and not seasoned. Tostones should be crispy on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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If it's friendly service you are looking for, then pass Cuba Cuba by. The restaurant has unique decoration and makes a fantastic mojito. We had a lot of time to notice the decor and the menu due to our 2 hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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denver's first cuban restaurant. authentic cuban dishes and drinks...
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authentic cuban cuisine in a tropical setting...
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