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First time here. Amazing have something to eat and then go to the cigar room for a smoke and cocktails. Crab cakes appetizer with the corn was delicious. The grilled skirt steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus with coconut shrimp was so good. The steak was so tender which is difficult to cook for it to be that tender. Salad also had the roasted corn. The bread with the dip was perfection. Our drinks Hemingway and manhattan with bourbon made perfectly. Cigars the best.

+7

Maverick Sy

Went in at 2pm on a Friday. No problems parking at a free street parking. We were immediately seated as soon as we arrived. Food was lovely. Ordered Camarones Pequeños (small fried breaded shrimp) as an appetizer, Ropa Vieja (braised shredded beef w/ fried plantains & rice) and a Cubano Sandwich (ham, roast pork, cheese on a crispy baguette) Service was solid, server checked in often and gave contextual info on the orders. Atmosphere was nice, had a nice dive bar feel music-wise. Therevs an indoor and outdoor section. And a place for people that want to smoke.

G Lee

Been here a half dozen times and this is my first review. In the past, I’ve gotten the paella, but we didn’t want to wait that long this trip plus not everyone at the table wanted paella. So we enjoyed two delicious dishes. The first is called ROPA VIEJA, aka the 'CUBAN CLASSIC'. It’s braised then shredded skirt steak, stewed with chilis, peppers & tomatoes, platanos maduros, yellow rice, sofrito. It is so good you always want more when your plate is finished. The second is called ARROZ con POLLO. It’s a traditional, cuban style, braised chicken, spiced yellow rice, platanos maduros. Ambiance is nice. Good drinks. Nice location on California street in Palo Alto to walk around a bit before or after your meal.

+3

Anahita Khalilzadeh

We tried the chicharrones de pollo and fried shrimp from their happy hour menu. The shrimp were juicy—maybe a bit on the oily side—but still delicious, and the chicken was super crispy and perfectly seasoned. We also had the Tierra y Mar, which came in a generous portion and was packed with flavor. The skirt steak was tender, juicy, and full of beefy goodness. The coconut shrimp were excellent—not overly sweet, just naturally so—and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The whole place, including the bathrooms, was impeccably clean. Great experience overall!

Jenna

Highly recommend the happy hour here! You could have a very filling and delicious dinner under $40 by ordering a few apps and a drink. The bar staff were very nice and knew a lot about rum, and also gave informative recommendations about the cocktails.

Tammy Hawkins

I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner. They gave amazing service. Delicious food and drinks. In particular - I LOVED the crab cakes! And they brought out a sweet dessert for my birthday.

+1

Kelly Huang

Friend recommended this restaurant for us. We are lucky, Thursday is not as busy so we can get a table without reservations. We ordered flank steak and chicken. Both are very unique and delicious. I asked for spicy sauce. The waiter brought me their house made sauce, which is very spicy and super tasty. Interior is also very romantic. With dim lights and arty deco. Price is decent. One entry is about $25-35. Very reasonable. Will definitely come back to try different dishes.

+38

Delicious and authentic cuban food. All the appetizers were tasty and the entree was mouth watering. Service was phenomenal. Dark and fancy vibes for sure, great for a celebration. Mocktails were a l…

Delicious and authentic cuban food. All the appetizers were tasty and the entree was mouth watering. Service was phenomenal. Dark and fancy vibes for sure, great for a celebration. Mocktails we…

Delicious and authentic cuban food. All the appetizers were tasty and the entree was mouth watering. service was phenomenal. Dark and fancy vibes for sure, great for a celebration. Mocktails were a…

Delicious and authentic cuban food. All the appetizers were tasty and the entree was mouth watering. Service was phenomenal. Dark and fancy vibes for sure, great for a celebration. Mocktails were a…

The atmosphere is inviting, warm & has a great vibe. You can't make a wrong choice on the menu. Everything I've ordered over the years has been stellar & authentic. Always fresh ingredients, served…

Hey there Party People\n\nIf you have a craving Authentic Cuban food look no further than La Bodeguita Del Medio.\nThe atmosphere is wonderful with great outside cafe seating as well as a cozy inte…

What an amazing place. I've been coming here since 1998 or 99 and it still doesn't disappoint. I visited again last night and had a great experience. The staff and owners Michael and Lara are frien…

Enjoyed the Cuban Social Hours on Friday afternoon... bring your boss, and have a tour of Cuban cuisine and Rum. \nLoved the shrimp Po Boy and Havana Mule. \nBartenders Georgie and Louis are a plea…

The atmosphere and service is great The food is cooked with so much flavor so delicious and drinks are on point!! This restaurant did not disappoint I highly recommend them.

This establishment is great, we had dinner here last night 1/11/25. The drinks ( old fashion) they make is great, I would recommend this drink. And the curry plate is delicious. The service and env…

Food is fabulous! Every dish was amazing, but BBQ Ribs are over the top. drinks were perfect. Staff is delightful. Aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend!

Incredible service and incredible food! I was blown away by how attentive the waitstaff here was. I had the calamari to start, it came out pretty quickly and was delicious! Next, I tried the cubano…

We typically take out from this restaurant each time we are visitng the area (monthly). We decided to actually head in to the restaurant for lunch this last visit. The food is excellent and the s…

Cindy Lu

Camarones con Mojo 3 sautéed shrimp on toast, too sour Crab Cakes 4 roasted corn salsa La Bo Seafood Ajiaco 5 two lobster tails, lots of mussels, shrimp, yuca, plantain, creamy spiced tomato bisque, super flavorful, not too spicy Tierra y mar / Skirt steak w/ fried coconut shrimp & sweet potato 5 Pork Empanadas 5 pulled pork 1lbs bindle of BBQ ribs 5 fall off the bone Yuca 4 fried soft potato stick Shrimp Ceviche 3 a bit sour, coconuty sauce Chicharrones de Pollo 4 deep fried, popcorn chicken, flavorful spice, aioli dipping Ropa Vieja / Old Clothes (Cuban Classic) 4 shredded skirt steak, plantain, yellow rice, flavorful Socomeatco Grilled Pork Chop 4 mashed sweet potatoes, soft braised red cabbage, slightly sweet guava BBQ sauce Impossible Savory Hash 3 looks like shredded beef, black beans, purple cabbage, medium flavorful Havana Bananas 3 soaked in bowl of caramel sauce, too sweet, walnuts, vanilla ice cream Key Lime Tart 4 guava sauce under the crust, refreshing, not too sour, not too sweet Blood Orange Sorbet 4 not too sweet

Kyung

We came for lunch. Food was fresh and tasty. Nothing was bad but nothing blew out minds with flavor. Didn't care much about the shrimp ceviche. It was a bid of a disappointment so wouldn't order that. I would try the sandwiches next time for lunch. The banana caramel dessert was just ok.

Smitha K

The appetizers were really good but both entrees were average. We did not like the Arroz con pollo, it was just mushy and didn’t enjoy the taste of the chicken. The plantains that came with it was delicious. We left the chicken as is and just ate the rice with plantains. The drinks are great and service is nice too. Food is 4 stars, except for the chicken dish which is 2 stars.

+1

Eddie Martinez

The food was great! The server was attentive and kept refilling our drinks. We got the ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, banana chips, and yucca frita to share. The food came out pretty quick. All the food was delicious and I'd recommend it all. I just wish they had kid portions. We wanted dessert but were too full. The atmosphere is nice and welcoming. There is 2 hour parking in the back.

Lianne Zhang

I really enjoy coming here and this time was no different. Everything was solid. Came in for team dinner and it was a great meal. Only disappointment was that some of the vegetarian options couldn’t be made vegan despite being listed as such but overall everyone enjoyed the food.

Daisy M

Delicious Cuban Food right in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Very tasty dishes infused with their own specialty spices and the plantain dishes are a a wonderful specialty. Great vegan choices. Recommend the mojito for a refreshing drink and the camarones con mojo to start 👌🏻 super delish.

+1

Nice Cuban restaurant in Palo Alto. Location is really good and ample parking is there at the back of the restaurant. The service was pretty good too with friendly host and servers. \n\nFor food we o…

I was excited to try cuban food and had read about the cultural decor \nThe experience was ruined by the waiter assigned to our table he was overly aggressive and didn't listen \nThe result we ha…

I was excited to try cuban food and had read about the cultural decor \nThe experience was ruined by the waiter assigned to our table he was overly aggressive and didn't listen \nThe result we hadn…

I was excited to try cuban food and had read about the cultural decor \nThe experience was ruined by the waiter assigned to our table he was overly aggressive and didn't listen \nThe result we hadn…

The food was delicious. We ordered the shrimp on a toast for app and it was citrusy, garlicky with a nice heat. The pollo con arroz was cooked well where the chicken was cooked perfectly and th…

The food was delicious. We ordered the shrimp on a toast for app and it was citrusy, garlicky with a nice heat. The pollo con arroz was cooked well where the chicken was cooked perfectly and the ri…

So happy that a Stanford local shared this gem with us. We loved the ambiance and the food. Delicious crispy tostones served with a marinated chicken dip, Tierra y Mar, a tender, seasoned sliced fl…

Had a couple of tapas here! sitting outside was really nice and had a cool vibe. Much better than inside, it was so dark inside! Server was great; super duper attentive. \n\nSurprisingly the popcor…

Pretty interesting space in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. With lavish like interior. Two sides for dining inside and outdoor seating. Wish we could have sat on the bar side but still great servi…

We had a great girls' night out at Boguedita del Medio. It's so nice that you can reserve a table and not worry about crowds or a wait - the indoor/outdoor seating is nice, too. \n\nMy friend and I…

I loved this restaurant and frequented it regularly before Covid. The staff was fantastic, especially at the bar, and the food was exceptional. I'm not sure what happened but they win the "worst to a…

I loved this restaurant and frequented it regularly before Covid. The staff was fantastic, especially at the bar, and the food was exceptional. I'm not sure what happened but they win the "worst to…

I loved this restaurant and frequented it regularly before Covid. The staff was fantastic, especially at the bar, and the food was exceptional. I'm not sure what happened but they win the "worst to…

Had the paella and it was not good , tasteless. Also pricey , for me and not worth a return trip .The area was the only nice part , but not worth it.

If you're looking for a cuban restaurant with a side of sexism, gaslighting, and management so tone-deaf they might as well be the house band -- congratulations, you've found it.\n\nWe booked a bir…

Harry

I gave a one star review because they still add 5% surcharge to the bill to cover their employees' benefits. Though legal (shown in regular font size at the bottom of the menu), this should be part of the restaurant operation expense and be included in the food price.