Zenobia Cousins Caballero

Growing up in Miami, Cuban food has a nostalgic feeling for me and this place delivered! We wanted to try as many places as possible in Chattanooga so we ate starters only but the menu looked absolutely delicious! The Guava Cheeseburger was pulling me in so I’ll have to get that next time. We had croquetas, beef empanadas and pan Cubano….so delicious! They have a signature sauce called Embargo 62 that was amazing with everything but was made for the empanadas. It has a little mustardy taste that worked perfectly again, with everything lol. The atmosphere is so fun! We went around 1 pm so it wasn’t crowded but that just made it better for me personally. I recommend this place for awesome Cuban food and will definitely come back!

Dr. Krysta Murillo

Great spot for Cuban cuisine in the Scenic City! The atmosphere is great, with lots of photos and memorabilia from the Cuba of yesteryear. I recommend the sampler platter as an appetizer. You get all the great snacks on one plate- empanadas, croquetas, fried yucca (so crispy!), and these wonderful fried pork bites! The dipping sauces are amazing. They have a great Cuban sandwich and heartier staples like ropa vieja and lechon. Everything is great! You can’t go wrong.

Crystal Swanson

Hubby and I came here for lunch today. Got there around 11:40 and were the only customers for a little while, (although the to-go orders were hopping) but were made to feel totally comfortable by our waitress. We ordered the empanadas to start since he needed a little more time to review the menu. They came out piping hot and the dipping sauces were wonderful. I had been before and was hoping for one of their great mojitos, but they only have beer currently. As usual my Camarones al ajillo (shrimp in white sauce) were delicious. He chose the ox tail and absolutely loved it. He doesn't often say much about food, but he said he could see himself having cravings for it- so that speaks for itself. Sweet plantains were cooked perfectly. Quiet today but service was absolutely top notch and Johan was attentive but not overbearing. We usually park about two blocks down in a pay to park lot and were able to pay for one hour parking (around $2.50).

+6

Erastos Evdoxiadis

This was my first time to eat at this establishment. The food was authentic, flavorful and quick to receive. My beef was cooked to perfection and the patacones were amazing. My wife had the chicken and it was moist while chared on the outside. The kids got the Cuban sampler with pork, plantains and empanadas. The meats were exceptional. The atmosphere was very remanesent of the Caribbean and the prices excellent. This is definitely a new favorite. I definitely recommend this place for couples and for group gatherings.

Stephanie S

This place was so yummy. I definitely want to try their brunch next time. They had a sign in the bathroom advertising it with almost bottomless bikini mimosas, which sounds interesting. Our waiter was super friendly. I ordered the oxtail with congri (black beans mixed with rice) and sweet plantains. If you've never had oxtail your missing out. This was my first but definitely not my last. I hope they're all as good as this one was. The sauce was super good! I've had similar sauces on other Cuban food at other places but this was better. Will definitely be back.

+3

The nachos are amazing. The chips are fried plantains. Sandwiches are fantastic as well

The nachos are amazing. The chips are fried plantains. Sandwiches are fantastic as well

Really good food and portions. Will come again. Place is so underrated it's crazy. Good music too

Really good food and portions. Will come again. Place is so underrated it's crazy. Good music too

Really good food and portions. Will come again. Place is so underrated it's crazy. Good music too

One of the best Cuban meals I have had. Beautiful decor, fast & friendly service. We had yucca fries and tostones as appetizers and then an excellent Cubano for our main course. Great food and excell…

One of the best Cuban meals I have had. Beautiful decor, fast & friendly service. We had yucca fries and tostones as appetizers and then an excellent Cubano for our main course. Great food and …

One of the best Cuban meals I have had. Beautiful decor, fast & friendly service. We had yucca fries and tostones as appetizers and then an excellent Cubano for our main course. Great food and exce…

Husband and I tried this place today. The decor and music made us feel like we were on vacation. Then there is the food! He had the Cuban sandwich. It was delicious. I had the sampler appetizer. So…

Husband and I tried this place today. The decor and music made us feel like we were on vacation. Then there is the food! He had the cuban sandwich. It was delicious. I had the sampler appetizer. So…

Cuban sandwich, was def amazing. And good atmosphere, waiter made sure we were all taken care of

Cuban sandwich, was def amazing. And good atmosphere, waiter made sure we were all taken care of

cuban sandwich, was def amazing. And good atmosphere, waiter made sure we were all taken care of

Great cuban restaurant not a far drive from the Chattanooga hotel area. I had the Lechon with white rice black beans and plantains, the GF had Churrasco with black beans and sautéed vegetables. The…

good solid Food , like almost all cuban places, good food , even nowadays !!! service was great , tasty food all around...

Amazing food best sandwhich we have had in a long time , dog friendly , nice outside seating area with covered roof . Reasonable price

Best kept secret in Chattanooga. The food is authentic and delicious, the portions are generous, and the indoor/outdoor space is fun.

This place has great food, and the service is great too! We've never gotten a meal we didn't like! We love coming here! Nice outdoor seating. And if you catch the band, that makes it that much bett…

The food here is absolutely delicious and the prices are cheap for the portion sizes. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection.

Authentic Cuban cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the North Shore area, this is worth the drive from anywhere in Chattanooga if you want a taste of Cuba! clean setting, friendly staff, tasty…

Authentic Cuban cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the North Shore area, this is worth the drive from anywhere in Chattanooga if you want a taste of Cuba! Clean setting, friendly staff, tasty…

We love Cuban food. The menu was a classic Cuban menu with everything that we're familiar with. The decorations and build out of the space was really unique and authentic feeling. The food was excep…

We love cuban food. The menu was a classic Cuban menu with everything that we're familiar with. The decorations and build out of the space was really unique and authentic feeling. The food was…

We love cuban food. The menu was a classic Cuban menu with everything that we're familiar with. The decorations and build out of the space was really unique and authentic feeling. The food was exc…

Rachel Ward

Wonderful restaurant that truly feels like you've been transported to Latin America! The flavors is perfect and you can tell it is wonderful even just from the flavor in their rice and beans! The decorations are vintage and transportative! In the summer it did feel pretty warm inside, but I imagine on a nice day it would be great to sit outside on the patio.

Amanda Rominger

Fun taco stop in downtown Chattanooga! This great little Mexican spot has super unique decor that gives it a fun vibe as soon as you walk in. We stopped by as part of the downtown taco crawl and were seriously impressed—the tacos were amazing! There’s also a nice patio and a solid bar area. We’re already planning to come back for a full dinner soon. If you liked this review, hit like on one of our photos or give us a follow to keep up with the rest of our foodie adventures!

+3

Cynthia Ellison

Embargo 62 Cuban restaurant offers open-air dining mid-July. Yes, it was hot, and yes, we were sweating. But, look at the photos of the delicious food enjoyed!

+6

Endel Vazquez

I'm from the Caribbean and I had been in Tennessee for a week so I needed a plate of food from my region. This is why I decided to stop here and certainly everything was very good. The food tasted very good and was very well prepared. The decor of the place was very much in keeping with a Caribbean bodega. The only area of opportunity is that they didn’t have cocktails.

Lisa

We stopped by this spot for dinner while visiting from out of town and were not disappointed. The food was delicious, and the portion sizes were good. We ordered oxtails, Santiago pasta, and lechon. The meat was tender and very well seasoned. The beef empanadas were good too! Will definitely visit when we're in town again.

P Guice

Update: Well, I came back for brunch and while the food is still delicious they do not serve any of the drink specials that they advertise. Kind of a bummer because it all sounded so good. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in chattanooga. This place was great! I got the cuban sampler because I wanted to try just about everything they had and boy was that a lot of food. The masitas de puerco fritas were delicious. They are crispy but not dry at all! Delicious empanada and that empanada sauce was so good! The yucca fries were on point and gotta love some ham croquettes. This was a delicious lunch. Nice local beer selection on tap and great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more food!

+1

We went to Embargo 62 with a group size of 6. We had excellent service. Very cool Cuban / Latin themed setting. The place was very clean with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The food was a…

We went to Embargo 62 with a group size of 6. We had excellent service. Very cool Cuban / Latin themed setting. The place was very clean with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The food was a…

Their sign has "Rum Bar" and their Facebook page says they have "over 75 Rums represented from around the world, and fresh handcrafted cocktails." However, they have NO RUM OR COCKTAILS. One reason…

While the shaded patio is pleasant, the food is mediocre. Conga Latin Food on Main Street is superior across all food groups. They were out of beef empanadas but didn't alert us to that. Just snuc…

While the shaded patio is pleasant, the food is mediocre. Conga latin food on Main Street is superior across all food groups. They were out of beef empanadas but didn't alert us to that. J…

After reading so many reviews, I was excited to try Embargo '62. I love cuban food and was looking forward to trying theirs. I started with the plantain chips. They were okay, what I expected. …

After reading so many reviews, I was excited to try Embargo '62. I love cuban food and was looking forward to trying theirs. I started with the plantain chips. They were okay, what I expected. I di…

Jessica Teeters

I was excited to see a Cuban food option in Chattanooga. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not meet my expectations. The shrimp were so gummy that they were inedible. While the service was amazing and our server was great, the food lacked quality.

+2